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<p>The Chargers are favored on the road with a money line of -158 as they take on the Broncos at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 13th. The Chargers are favored by -3 on the road, and the over/under line is set at 35.5 points. The Broncos' money line odds are +133 as they look to improve their record in this AFC West matchup. The game will be televised on CBS.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS DENVER BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Broncos +3</p><p>This game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chargers winning this one by a score of 18 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the Chargers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Broncos at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 35.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Chargers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After starting the season with two straight wins, the Chargers have dropped two in a row, including a 17-10 home loss to the Chiefs in week 4. This leaves them at 2-2, putting them 3rd in the AFC West. Our projections give L.A. a 45.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 2.6% chance of winning the division. They rank 21st in our NFL power rankings heading into week 6.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Chargers are 2-1-1, with both of their wins coming as the favorite. Their O/U record is 0-4, with their games averaging 29.5 points compared to a 39.1-point line. In week 4, the Chargers and Chiefs combined for 27 points, falling short of the 41.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Heading into week 6, the Chargers rank 24th in our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in the NFL in passing attempts per game (23.2) and 29th in passing yards, averaging 136 per game. Justin Herbert threw for 179 yards (16/27) and a touchdown in week 4 against the Chiefs, after passing for 125 yards in week 3 and 130 yards in week 2.</p> <p>On the ground, the Chargers are 10th in rushing attempts and 9th in rushing yards, averaging 127.8 yards per game. J.K. Dobbins rushed for 32 yards on 14 carries in week 4, following a 44-yard performance in week 3 and a 131-yard game in week 2. The Chargers are 18th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate (36.4%).</p><p>The Chargers' defense had three sacks and held the Chiefs to 17 points in their most recent game, but they still came out on the losing end of a 17-10 scoreline. Despite a good effort in getting to the quarterback, the Chargers' run defense allowed 101 yards on 26 attempts (3.9 yards per attempt). In the passing game, they gave up 228 yards through the air, with Kansas City completing 65.5% of their passes. The Chargers struggled to get off the field, allowing the Chiefs to convert on 56.2% of their third down attempts. <p></p>Los Angeles' defense did come up with one interception and limited the Chiefs to 329 total yards, but they will be looking to improve on their third down defense and overall run defense in their next game.</p><h3>Will The Broncos Win At Home Over The Chargers?</h3><p>After starting the season with two straight losses, the Broncos have bounced back with three consecutive wins, including a 34-18 victory over the Raiders in week 5. Denver was a 3-point favorite in that game and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 4-1. They’ve covered in three straight games, including two wins as underdogs against the Jets and Buccaneers.</p> <p>Despite their winning streak, the Broncos rank 28th in our NFL power rankings and have a 34.2% chance of making the playoffs. Their O/U record is 2-3, with their games averaging 33.8 points per game. The O/U line for their week 5 matchup with the Raiders was 36.5 points, and the teams combined for 52.</p><p>Heading into week 6, the Broncos sit 29th in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in points per game (19.2) and 26th in yards per game (270.6). Denver ranks 11th in passing attempts per game but is 26th in passing yards, averaging 163.8 per game. On the ground, they are 16th in rushing attempts and 21st in rushing yards per game (106.8). The Broncos have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 24.6% of their attempts, which ranks 28th in the league. However, they are 13th in red zone conversion percentage and 6th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Bo Nix had a strong performance in week 5, posting a passer rating of 117 with 206 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19/27 passing. Javonte Williams led the team in rushing with 61 yards on 13 carries and also had 5 catches for 50 yards. Denver scored 14 points in the 4th quarter against the Raiders, after scoring just 3 points in the 4th quarter combined over the previous two games.</p><p>In their 34-18 win over the Raiders, the Broncos' defense came up with three interceptions and held Las Vegas to 46.7% on third down. They allowed just 215 passing yards on 22 completions, forcing the Raiders to turn to the running game, where they allowed 115 yards on 25 attempts. The Broncos also came away with three sacks and held the Raiders to 18 points.<p></p>Denver's defense won the quarterback hit battle by +2 but did lose the tackles for loss differential. Their secondary played well, limiting the Raiders to a 59.5% completion percentage and allowing just one passing touchdown.</p>

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<p>USC comes into this matchup with a 3-3 record, and they are on the road vs. Maryland. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET from SECU Stadium in College Park. The over/under line is at 56.5 points. The Trojans are the -7.5-point favorite on the road. Both teams are 3-3 on the season. FS1 will be handling the TV broadcast for this week eight USC vs. Maryland matchup.</p><h3>USC TROJANS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at SECU Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Maryland Terrapins winning this one by a score of 33 to 31</li><li>Not only do we have the Maryland Terrapins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The USC Trojans Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>USC heads into Week 8 with a 3-3 record, ranked 13th in our power rankings. They’ve been strong at home (3-0) but winless on the road (0-2). The Trojans have a 93.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but are out of the Big Ten title race.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, USC is 3-2, with a perfect 3-0 record at home and 0-2 on the road. They’ve been favored in four games, going 2-2 ATS as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 56.5 points. USC’s games have averaged 51.5 points, with an average line of 53.9 points. Their over/under record stands at 2-3 this season.</p><p>USC’s offense is averaging 30.7 points per game, placing them 38th nationally in scoring. However, they are ranked 24th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. The Trojans have been pass-heavy, ranking 5th in passing attempts, with 41 per game, and 8th in completions, averaging 26.2. They are 26th in passing yards, with 280.7 per game, and have converted 46.8% of their third downs.</p> <p>Miller Moss has thrown for 1,618 yards, with 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 90. USC is 73rd in passer rating nationally. Woody Marks leads the rushing attack with 579 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry and scoring four touchdowns. Kyron Hudson has 262 receiving yards and one touchdown.</p><p>USC's defense is ranked 32nd nationally, allowing 20.8 points per game. In their recent game, a 33-30 loss to Penn State, they gave up 33 points and 518 total yards, including 400 passing yards, but also forced three interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 198.7 passing yards per game against USC, completing 66.9% of their throws. The Trojans have also allowed 151.7 rushing yards per game on 31.3 attempts, ranking 91st in the country.</p><h3>Are The Maryland Terrapins Going Win In At Upset At SECU Stadium</h3><p>Maryland enters Week 8 against USC with a 3-3 record, ranked 53rd in our power rankings. They have a 30% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Terrapins are 1-2, while they’ve gone 1-1 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>Maryland’s average scoring margin is +5.2 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-2 ATS as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points. Maryland’s over/under record is 4-1, with their games averaging 53.8 points. Their average over/under line has been 48.1 points this season.</p><p>Maryland’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 9th in attempts and 6th in completions nationally. They average 303.3 passing yards per game, placing them 14th in the country, and their third-down conversion rate is 46.7%, ranking 25th. Heading into week 8, they are 43rd in points per game, scoring 29.5, and we have them ranked 50th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 1,740 yards with a 68.4% completion rate, recording 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. His passer rating is 101. Leading receiver Tai Felton has 719 yards and 5 touchdowns on 55 catches. On the ground, Maryland is averaging 134 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Maryland's defense is ranked 47th nationally, allowing 24.3 points per game. In their recent game against Northwestern, they gave up 37 points, despite allowing just 10 first downs and 286 total yards. Northwestern rushed 31 times for 83 yards but managed three rushing touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Maryland ranks 35th in rushing defense, giving up 112.8 yards per game. Opponents have averaged 258.3 passing yards per game, the 130th highest in the country, completing 55.2% of their throws.</p>

USC Trojans vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

<p>The 49ers are favored at -121 on the money line as they host the Chiefs at 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 20th at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The Chiefs are +101 on the money line and +1.5 on the point spread. The over/under line is at 46.5 points for this non-conference matchup. The game will be televised on FOX.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Chiefs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 23 to 22</li><li>Even though we like the 49ers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Chiefs at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Chiefs Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the Chiefs sit atop our NFL power rankings with a 5-0 record and a +6.6 scoring margin. In week 5, they took care of business at home, defeating the Saints 26-13. Kansas City was favored by 5 points in the game and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 3-1-1. The combined scoring of 39 points fell short of the 43-point line, marking the third straight game in which the under has hit in the Chiefs’ games.</p> <p>Our projections give the Chiefs a 99.2% chance of making the playoffs and a 93.7% chance of winning the AFC West. They are 1-0 in division games and 3-0 in conference play. Kansas City is 3-0 at home and 2-0 on the road, including a 22-17 win over the Falcons in week 3 and a 17-10 win over the Chargers in week 4.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Chiefs are 13th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 23.6 points per game. They rank 11th in total offense with 354.6 yards per game, including 236.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 9th. Kansas City is 8th in the league in 3rd-down conversion rate (42.6%) and red zone efficiency, converting 50% of their trips into touchdowns.</p> <p>In week 5, Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards (28/39) against the Saints, but he didn’t have a touchdown pass and threw an interception. JuJu Smith-Schuster led the team with 7 catches for 130 yards, while Kareem Hunt rushed for 102 yards on 27 carries. The Chiefs scored 10 points in the 4th quarter after being shut out in the 3rd.</p><p>In their 26-13 win over the Saints, the Chiefs' defense allowed just 46 rushing yards on 15 attempts. The Chiefs gave up 174 passing yards on 20 completions, with the Saints finishing with 220 total yards. Despite their good play against the run, the Chiefs allowed two passing touchdowns.<p></p>The Chiefs' defense held the Saints to 40% on third down and came up with one interception. They also allowed just 5 yards per attempt in the passing game and held the Saints to a 57.1% completion percentage. Kansas City recorded one sack and had three more QB hits than the Saints.</p><h3>Will The 49ers Win At Home Over The Chiefs?</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the 49ers sit at 3-3, which is good enough to put them in first place in the NFC West. After a disappointing week 5 loss to the Cardinals, San Francisco bounced back with a 36-24 road win over the Seahawks. The 49ers were 3.5-point favorites in that game and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 3-3. They have been favored in all of their games so far and have an average scoring margin of +5.3 points per game.</p> <p>According to our projections, the 49ers have a 62.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 57.5% chance of winning the NFC West. They rank 4th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 7. Their O/U record stands at 4-2, with their games averaging 48.7 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the 49ers are 6th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 7th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 27 points per game, and are 2nd in passing yards with 262 per game, despite being 18th in pass attempts. On the ground, they are 4th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards, averaging 158 per game. San Francisco leads the league in red zone attempts but ranks 23rd in conversion percentage at 14.8%.</p> <p>Brock Purdy bounced back in week 6, throwing for 255 yards and 3 touchdowns with a passer rating of 129 after a 2-interception game in week 5. Deebo Samuel Sr. led the team with 102 receiving yards on 3 catches, while Isaac Guerendo had 99 rushing yards on 10 carries. The 49ers scored 13 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters against Seattle.</p><p>In the 49ers' 36-24 win over the Seahawks, their defense allowed 306 passing yards on 30 completions. Despite this, they limited Seattle to just 52 rushing yards on 20 attempts. San Francisco's defense also came up with two interceptions and held the Seahawks to a 43.8% conversion rate on third downs.<p></p>Even though they allowed 306 passing yards, the 49ers' defense did a good job of limiting big plays, as the Seahawks managed only 5.9 yards per attempt. They also forced two turnovers and held Seattle to just 2.6 yards per attempt in the running game.</p>

Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/20/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

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<p>Heading into this week 8 matchup, the Arizona Wildcats are the -3.5 point favorites at home vs. the Colorado Buffaloes. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET from Arizona Stadium in Tucson, and the game can be seen on FOX. The over/under line is currently 55.5 points. The Wildcats are 3-3 on the season, and the Buffaloes come in with a 4-2 record.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arizona Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colorado Buffaloes winning this one by a score of 36 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Colorado Buffaloes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colorado Buffaloes Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Colorado enters Week 8 against Arizona with a 4-2 record, ranked 30th in our power rankings. They have a 93.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. On the road, they are 2-1, while they’ve lost their only home game. So far, they’ve been favored in just one game this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Buffaloes have a +6.2 average scoring margin and are 3-1 against the spread. They’ve covered in all three games as the favorite and are 2-1 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Colorado’s over/under record is 2-2, with their games averaging 54.8 points. Their average over/under line is 56.6 points, slightly higher than this week’s line of 55.5.</p><p>Colorado’s offense ranks 39th in points scored, averaging 30.5 per game, and they are 31st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 8th nationally with 336.3 yards per game. They are 3rd in completions, averaging 28.7 per game, and 10th in attempts. Colorado is 4th in completion percentage, connecting on 72% of their passes, and they rank 18th in passer rating.</p> <p>Shedeur Sanders leads the Buffaloes with 2,018 passing yards and a 72.6% completion rate. He has 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, with a passer rating of 114. Travis Hunter is the top receiver with 587 yards and six touchdowns on 49 catches. Colorado’s run game has struggled, ranking 130th with 62.5 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Colorado's defense has allowed an average of 24.3 points per game this season, including 31 points in their recent loss to Kansas State. They gave up 426 total yards, with 238 yards through the air and 188 on the ground, while forcing one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 226 passing yards per game against Colorado, completing 65.2% of their passes. On the ground, Colorado’s defense has allowed 161.7 rushing yards per game on 38.8 attempts per contest.</p><h3>Are The Arizona Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Arizona heads into Week 8 with a 3-3 record, facing Colorado at home. They are ranked 58th in our power rankings and have a 55.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, the Wildcats are 1-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Arizona’s ATS record stands at 1-4, with an average scoring margin of -0.8 points per game. They are 0-2 against the spread as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Wildcats’ over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging 52.2 points. Their average over/under line is 56.1 points, just above this week’s line of 55.5 points.</p><p>Arizona’s offense is averaging 25.7 points per game, placing them 59th in the nation. They are ranked 77th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. The Wildcats have focused on their passing game, ranking 14th in passing attempts, averaging 272.7 yards per game, and 23rd in completions.</p> <p>Noah Fifita leads the team with 1,636 passing yards, but he has a passer rating of 75, with eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. Arizona’s third-down conversion rate is 37.8%. On the ground, they average 142.3 rushing yards per game. Quali Conley has 458 rushing yards and six touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Tetairoa McMillan leads the receivers with 742 yards and four touchdowns on 42 catches.</p><p>Arizona's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 41 points in their recent game against BYU. The Wildcats gave up 398 total yards, including 251 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air. They also allowed 147 rushing yards on 27 carries.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Arizona is ranked 57th nationally, giving up 26.5 points per game. Opponents are averaging 211.7 passing yards per game and 147.8 rushing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 57.4% of their passes against Arizona, posting an 87.9 passer rating.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

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<p>UConn is the slight -1.5 point favorite as they host Wake Forest at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, and you can catch the action on CBSS. The over/under line is at 57.5 points. UConn comes in with a 4-2 record, while Wake Forest is 2-4 heading into this week eight non-conference matchup.</p><h3>WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS UCONN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Wake Forest Demon Deacons winning this one by a score of 28 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Wake Forest Demon Deacons winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Wake Forest Demon Deacons Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Wake Forest enters Week 8 with a 2-4 record, facing UConn on the road. They are 1-0 away from home but have struggled at 0-4 at home. Currently ranked 94th in our power rankings, the Demon Deacons have just a 4.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Wake Forest is 1-3-1, with a 1-0 record on the road and a 0-3-1 mark at home. They’ve been favored in only one game this season, and their average scoring margin is -6.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points. Wake Forest’s games have averaged 61.8 points, with their over/under record at 3-1-1. Their average over/under line has been 59.3 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 3.3 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 8, Wake Forest is 51st in scoring, with 27.8 points per game, and they rank 55th in our offensive power rankings. The Demon Deacons have focused on their passing game, ranking 21st in passing attempts, averaging 36.2 per game, and 25th in completions, with 22.2 per game. They are 44th in passing yards, averaging 257 yards per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 38.5%, ranking 67th nationally.</p> <p>Hank Bachmeier leads the team with 1,439 passing yards and a passer rating of 91. He has completed 62.9% of his passes, throwing nine touchdowns and four interceptions. Demond Claiborne leads the rushing attack with 524 yards, six touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Taylor Morin, the leading receiver, has 354 yards on 29 catches but has yet to score a touchdown this season.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense has struggled this season, allowing 34 points per game, including 49 points in their recent loss to Clemson. They gave up 571 total yards, with 343 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 300 passing yards per game and completing 70.8% of their throws against Wake Forest. The defense is also allowing 179.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 131st nationally.</p><h3>Will The UConn Huskies Win At Home Over The Wake Forest Demon Deacons?</h3><p>UConn comes into Week 8 with a 4-2 record, but they are 3-0 at home this season. They have a 99.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections. However, they have no chance of winning the FBS Independents this year.</p> <p></p><p>The Huskies have gone 3-2 against the spread, with a +14.2 average scoring margin. They are 2-1 ATS at home and 2-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points, while UConn’s games have averaged an O/U line of 46.3 points. Their over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 57.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 8, UConn’s offense is averaging 35.8 points per game, placing them 20th in the nation. They rank 16th in rushing yards, with 225.7 yards per game, and are 13th in rushing attempts, averaging 43.3 per game. Durell Robinson leads the ground attack with 421 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns.</p> <p>Joe Fagnano, UConn’s quarterback, has thrown for 999 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, with three interceptions. He has a passer rating of 117. Skyler Bell leads the receiving corps with 508 yards and four touchdowns on 22 catches.</p><p>UConn's defense has allowed an average of 21.7 points per game this season, ranking 34th nationally. In their latest game against Temple, they gave up 20 points but also forced an interception. The defense allowed 272 total yards, including 136 rushing yards on 36 attempts and 136 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 154 rushing yards per game against UConn, while quarterbacks have posted a 77.1 passer rating, completing 59.5% of their throws for an average of 191.5 yards per game.</p>

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs UConn Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

The NHL playoffs reach a critical point on Friday night. Toronto and Columbus play back-to-back nights and so, too, do Vancouver and Minnesota. Two rested teams play just before that, as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers strap up for Game 4. If the Blackhawks win, they will advance. If the Oilers win, the decisive Game 5 will be played on Saturday.

For a while, it appeared as though it would be the Oilers that would take the 2-1 series lead. They led 3-2 with six minutes left in the third period. Then Matthew Highmore struck for his fourth career NHL goal. Jonathan Toews got credit for Chicago’s game-winning goal, but it was Connor Murphy’s shot from the point that crawled up Ethan Bear’s stick and went in as an unfortunate own-goal for the Oilers.

The Oilers are -135 to even up the series per the odds at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi"><strong>DSI Sportsbook</strong></a>. That makes Chicago +115 on the opposite side to advance with a 12 over 5 upset. Wouldn’t it be fitting that we got robbed of March Madness and still get to see 12 over 5 upsets in a bracket format? The Montreal Canadiens have the chance to do the same to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.

The Oilers have a lot of things to figure out. It wasn’t like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were shut down with the Blackhawks having the last change. In fact, those two guys were the only ones that scored goals for the Oilers. In an effort to spark some offense during a parade to the penalty box, Draisaitl even got some PK time out of his 24:22. McDavid did not, but he and Draisaitl were out there for over five and a half minutes on the power play.

Edmonton was shorthanded six times in the game. Fortunately for them, the Blackhawks only capitalized on one of those PP chances. Unfortunately, the goal was scored with just five seconds left in the first period.

The Oilers may have some additional lineup changes for Game 4. The loss of Adam Larsson was a big deal, but the Oilers also lost Tyler Ennis to an upper-body injury in the game. Ennis only played nine shifts and just over six minutes of ice time. His absence was felt throughout the game, but it was Larsson that really threw things out of whack for the Oilers.

With Larsson out, Caleb Jones moved into the lineup. Jones only played 15 shifts for just 9:44 and Matt Benning played just over nine minutes as well. That left the other four defensemen on the ice a lot, including Oskar Klefbom, who led the team with 27:07 of ice time.

Larsson’s status is in doubt for Game 4. If he cannot go, the Oilers will be without a top-pairing defenseman again and have to be in that position with the first line change.

Corey Crawford was certainly better in Game 3. He made 25 saves on 28 shots, but didn’t allow any of the backbreaking five-hole goals that he allowed in Game 2. Mikko Koskinen wasn’t up to par. The Oilers have had 30 high-danger chances compared to 19 for the Blackhawks. At even strength, Edmonton’s expected goals against is 4.07. They’ve allowed nine even-strength goals in the series. That simply won’t get it done. Koskinen needs to be better in Game 4 and that is a lot of pressure on a guy that has not been in that spot before.

The Blackhawks are not winning this series 5-v-5, but Edmonton’s substandard goaltending and poor penalty killing have allowed Chicago to not only hang around in the series, but to have a series lead.

With all of that in mind, it is hard to lay a favorite price on Edmonton here. Their big stars have showed up in Draisaitl and McDavid and they still trail in the series. Somebody else needs to do something. Maybe Koskinen. Maybe secondary scoring. Maybe Larsson back in the lineup. That seems like too many maybes and too many asks of a team in an elimination game.

<strong>Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +115</strong>
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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The Golden Knights come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Capitals to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Golden Knights Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Ducks, the Golden Knights moved to 3-0-0 this season. Vegas covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>All three of Vegas’ goals came from different players. They opened the scoring at 6:17 in the first period, but Anaheim tied it up later in the first. The Golden Knights then pulled ahead with two goals in the third period.</p><p>Vegas took 32 shots on goal in their 3-1 win over the Ducks. Brett Howden opened the scoring in the first period with his second goal of the season. Tomas Hertl added his second goal, which came on a power play, and Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the year as well.</p> <p>Keegan Kolesar picked up two assists, giving him two for the season. Alex Pietrangelo, Mark Stone, and Jack Eichel also contributed with assists. Eichel now has seven assists on the season, while Stone has five.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights allowed the opening goal 11:49 into the first period, but they shut down the Ducks' offense after that, securing a 3-1 victory. Ilya Samsonov made 22 saves with a 95.7% save percentage, and the defense contributed with 4 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Does Washington Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Capitals dropped their season opener, falling 5-3 on the road against the Devils. Washington took an early lead, but New Jersey tied it up and never looked back. With the total set at 6 goals, the combined 8 easily surpassed that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, the Capitals failed to cover, starting the season at 0-1-0.</p> 

<p>Washington got on the board first, with John Carlson scoring at 9:12 in the first period. However, the Devils responded with two goals in the first and added two more before the Capitals found the net again. Tom Wilson’s goal in the third period brought Washington within one, but an empty-netter from the Devils sealed the game.</p><p>Washington fired 32 shots on goal in their 5-3 loss to the Devils, but only found the net three times. John Carlson got the Capitals on the board with a power-play goal, while Dylan Strome added his first goal of the season. Tom Wilson capped off the scoring for Washington, netting his first goal 1:35 into the third period.</p> <p>Carlson and Strome each recorded an assist, with Alex Ovechkin also picking up his first assist of the season. The Capitals had 17 giveaways in the game and scored in each period, including a second-period goal by Strome at the 19:28 mark.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals struggled late in the game, allowing the Devils to score three consecutive goals after they had tied the game at 2-2. The final goal came with just 8 seconds left, an empty-netter that sealed the win for New Jersey. Goalie Charlie Lindgren finished with 28 saves and a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 10/15/24

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<p>The Flyers and Oilers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 against the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, October 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Oilers to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>The Oilers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Flyers Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>With a 6-3 loss to the Flames, the Flyers now sit at 1-1-0 this season. Philadelphia’s defense struggled throughout, giving up the first goal at 14:23 in the first period.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9. As underdogs on the puck line, the Flyers failed to cover.</p><p>Travis Konecny led the Flyers with two goals in their 6-3 loss to Calgary, bringing his season total to three. He scored his second goal on a power play with 2:49 left in the game. Joel Farabee added his second goal of the season, finding the net with 1:49 remaining in the second period.</p> <p>Philadelphia fired 40 shots on goal, but only came away with three scores. Konecny had five shots on goal, while Farabee took six. The Flyers also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up 6 goals on 31 shots, with Ivan Fedotov posting an 83.9% save percentage. They struggled late, allowing three goals in the 3rd period, including one at the 5:14 mark, another at 4:26, and an empty-netter at 1:44. The defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 27 hits.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Edmonton’s 4-1 loss to the Flames dropped them to 0-3-0 on the season. The Oilers, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Edmonton scored first, just 1:16 into the game, but the Flames responded with four unanswered goals. Three of those came in the third period, including an empty-netter with 24 seconds left.</p><p>Edmonton's offense struggled in their 4-1 loss to Calgary, managing just one goal despite firing 26 shots on net. Jeff Skinner scored his second goal of the season, coming 1:16 into the first period.</p> <p>The Oilers recorded 20 giveaways and were held scoreless in the second and third periods. Mattias Ekholm picked up his third assist of the season, while Connor McDavid also added his third assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but they allowed the Flames to tie the game at 1-1 at 12:30 of the second period. The defense gave up three more goals in the third, including an empty-netter, leading to a 4-1 loss. Stuart Skinner made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/15/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Eagles are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles will host the game at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, GA. Appalachian State come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -11 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.</p><h3>APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +11</p><p>This game will be played at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Georgia Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mountaineers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Appalachian State has been on a roll lately, winning seven games in a row. The Mountaineers have an 18-4 record overall, including a 9-1 mark in Sun Belt play. On the road, they have gone 7-3, and they have a +7.1 average scoring margin.</p>

<p>So far, Appalachian State has been the favorite in 17 of its 22 games, going 14-3 in those contests. In their last game, the Mountaineers beat Georgia State, 81-71. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 7-3.</p><p>Appalachian State has been solid against the spread this season, going 13-8. On the road, they are 7-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 3 road games, they are 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Appalachian State games this year (141.7). So far, 13 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 155 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Appalachian State offense ended with 81 points against Georgia State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.9% and made 6 threes. Coming into the game, the Mountaineers offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 31%. On average, they get up 21.4 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 13.1 made free-throws.</p><p>The Mountaineers' defense is presently ranked 27th nationally, allowing an average of 64.6 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.2 threes per game vs. Georgia Southern. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.9%.</p><h3>Does Georgia Southern Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Georgia Southern is 5-17 overall this season, including a 5-5 record in Sun Belt games. At home, the Eagles are 3-4, and they are coming off a 84-63 loss to Troy.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Georgia Southern is 4-16 this year, and they have been the underdog in 20 of their 22 games. Their average scoring margin at home is +0.1, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Georgia Southern has an ATS record of 8-12-2 this season and is 3-3-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles have gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Georgia Southern's over/under record this season is 12-10 and today's line of 144.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (145.8). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 150 points compared to their season average of 149.2 points per game.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 70.1 points per game, the Georgia Southern had a below average performance. They scored 63 points against Troy and had a field goal percentage of 37.3%. Offensively, the Eagles hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 348th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 118th in terms of percentage and 21st in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Eagles' defense is positioned 296th in the country, permitting 79.1 points per game. Georgia Southern's three-point defense is currently 203rd in the country at 8.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.7% of their shots vs. Georgia Southern.</p>

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>FOX will be covering this week eight college football matchup between the Oregon Ducks and Purdue Boilermakers, set to kick off at 8:00 ET from Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. The Oregon Ducks are coming in with a perfect 6-0 record, while Purdue is looking to improve on their 1-5 start to the season. The Ducks are heavily favored at -27.5 points, with the over/under line currently set at 58.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ross-Ade Stadium at 8:00 ET on Friday, October 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 37 to 27</li><li>Even though we like the Oregon Ducks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Purdue Boilermakers at +27.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 58.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oregon Ducks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Oregon enters Week 8 against Purdue with a 6-0 record and is ranked 8th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 28.1% chance of winning the Big Ten. Oregon also holds the second-best odds in the country to make the CFB playoff at 83.8%.</p> <p></p><p>The Ducks are 3-0 at home and 2-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in four of their six games, going 4-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +15.2 points per game, but they are 2-3 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Oregon’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 53.8 points. The average line has been 54.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 58.5 points.</p><p>Oregon’s offense ranks 24th in points per game, averaging 34.5, but they are 14th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 1,790 yards, and the Ducks are 8th in passing completions, averaging 26.2 per game. They rank 17th in passing yards, with 302 per game, and Gabriel has 13 touchdowns and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 117.</p> <p>Oregon leads the nation in completion percentage at 76.2%. Gabriel’s completion percentage is 76.1%. On the ground, they average 165.2 rushing yards per game. Jordan James has 667 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and averages 6 yards per carry. Tez Johnson leads the receivers with 50 catches for 470 yards and six touchdowns.</p><p>Oregon's defense ranks 25th nationally, allowing 19.3 points per game. They’ve given up 110.8 rushing yards per game (33rd) and 189.3 passing yards per game, ranking 44th. Opposing quarterbacks have a 72.8 passer rating against Oregon, completing 58.6% of their passes.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Ohio State, Oregon allowed 31 points and 469 total yards. The Ducks gave up 326 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Ohio State rushed 32 times for 143 yards.</p><h3>Are The Purdue Boilermakers Going Win In At Upset At Ross-Ade Stadium</h3><p>Purdue enters Week 8 with a 1-5 record and no chance of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 102nd in our power rankings. So far, they are 0-2 at home and 0-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Boilermakers have not been favored in any game this season and have an average scoring margin of -15.3 points per game. Against the spread, they are 0-4.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 58.5 points, while Purdue’s games have averaged 62.7 points. Their over/under record is 3-1, with an average line of 47.4 points.</p><p>Heading into week 8, Purdue’s offense ranks 94th in our power rankings, averaging 23.7 points per game. Hudson Card has thrown for 738 yards, with seven touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 88. Purdue is 105th nationally in passing yards, averaging 183.8 yards per game, and they convert just 33.3% of their third downs.</p> <p>On the ground, Purdue averages 157.3 rushing yards per game. Devin Mockobee leads the team with 464 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored two touchdowns. Jahmal Edrine has 154 receiving yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Purdue's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 39 points per game, including 50 points in their recent 50-49 loss to Illinois. They gave up 556 total yards, with 379 yards coming through the air and 177 on the ground, along with three rushing touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 229.8 rushing yards per game against Purdue, ranking them 169th nationally. The Boilermakers have faced the 17th fewest pass attempts in the country, but they are still allowing 225.7 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 60.1% of their throws.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/18/24

<p>ESPN+ will be covering this week 8 college football matchup between the Central Michigan Chippewas and Eastern Michigan Eagles, set to kick off at 2:00 ET from Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti. The Eagles are the -2 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently sitting at 56.5 points. The Chippewas are 3-3 on the season, while the Eagles have a 4-2 record coming into this game.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +2</p><p>This game will be played at Rynearson Stadium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Central Michigan Chippewas winning this one by a score of 31 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Central Michigan Chippewas winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Central Michigan Chippewas Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Central Michigan enters Week 8 with a 3-3 record, ranked 119th in our power rankings. They have a 26.5% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. At home, they are 2-1, while on the road, they are 0-2 this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Chippewas have been favored in three games, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +0.2 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Central Michigan’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 58.2 points. This week’s line is 56.5 points, higher than their average line of 49.9 points.</p><p>Central Michigan’s offense ranks 45th in points per game, averaging 29.2 heading into week 8. They are also 41st in both passing and rushing attempts per game. Their rushing attack is producing 180.7 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Joe Labas has thrown for 1,114 yards this season, but he has 7 interceptions to go along with 7 touchdowns. Central Michigan ranks 100th in passer rating. Marion Lukes leads the team with 322 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.</p><p>Central Michigan's defense has allowed an average of 29 points per game this season, including 27 points in their recent 27-25 loss to Ohio. They gave up 430 total yards, with 283 rushing yards on 35 attempts and 147 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 177.3 rushing yards per game against Central Michigan, while the secondary has allowed 189.2 passing yards per game, ranking 43rd nationally. Quarterbacks have completed 61.4% of their passes against them.</p><h3>Will The Eastern Michigan Eagles Win At Home Over The Central Michigan Chippewas?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan enters Week 8 with a 4-2 record, but they rank 110th in our power rankings. Despite that, they have an 88.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, they are 0-1, while they’ve gone 2-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Eagles have a +4.5 average scoring margin and are 3-1 against the spread. They’ve covered in all three road games but are 0-1 ATS at home. So far, they’ve been favored in just one game this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Eastern Michigan’s over/under record is 2-2, with an average line of 48.8 points and an average total score of 54.2 points per game.</p><p>Eastern Michigan’s offense is averaging 29.3 points per game, placing them 44th in the nation heading into week 8. They are 99th in our offensive power rankings. The Eagles focus on the run, averaging 42.3 rushing attempts per game, ranking 14th nationally, but they are only 75th in rushing yards, with 149.5 per game. Delbert Mimms III leads the ground game with 392 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Cole Snyder has thrown for 1,168 yards with a passer rating of 86. He has four touchdown passes and one interception. Eastern Michigan ranks 38th in passing attempts and 28th in completions, with a 65.5% completion rate. Oran Singleton leads the receivers with 334 yards and two touchdowns on 35 catches.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 38 points in their recent 38-14 loss to Miami (OH). They gave up 421 total yards, including 199 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 222 passing yards, allowing four passing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Eastern Michigan ranks 50th nationally, giving up 24.8 points per game. They are 72nd in rushing yards allowed, surrendering 140 yards per game, and 121st in passing yards, allowing 247 yards per game.</p>

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

<p>The Texans are +127 on the money line as they face the Packers at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Packers are favored at -151 on the money line, and the point spread is -3 in favor of the Packers. The over/under line is at 47.5 points for this non-conference matchup, which is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>HOUSTON TEXANS VS GREEN BAY PACKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Packers -3</p><p>This game will be played at Lambeau Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PACKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Packers winning this one by a score of 26 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Packers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texans Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 5-1 record, the Texans sit atop the AFC South and rank 2nd in the conference. They have a 93.2% chance of making the playoffs and an 83.1% chance of winning the division. Houston is 3-0 at home and 2-1 on the road, including a 20-point win over the Patriots in week 6. This was their third straight win, following victories over the Bills and Jaguars.</p> <p>Houston is 9th in our power rankings and has been favored in all of their games so far. They are 2-4 against the spread, but have covered in two straight games. Their O/U record is also 2-4, with their games averaging 46.3 points.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Texans are 13th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 12th in the NFL in points per game with 23.8 and 6th in yards per game, averaging 375.2. Houston leans heavily on the passing game, ranking 4th in attempts and 5th in passing yards per game (256.3). On the ground, they are 17th in rushing attempts and 14th in rushing yards per game, averaging 118.8.</p> <p>C.J. Stroud threw for 192 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 6, completing 20 of 31 passes. Joe Mixon led the team with 102 rushing yards on 13 carries, while Stefon Diggs had 6 catches for 77 yards. Houston scored 14 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters against the Patriots.</p><p>Despite giving up 3 passing touchdowns, the Texans' defense came up with two interceptions and held the Patriots to 209 passing yards in their 41-21 win over the Patriots. Houston's defense also forced New England to a 23.1% third down conversion rate. They defended the run well, allowing just 82 yards on 26 attempts.</p><p></p><p>In the passing game, the Texans limited the Patriots to a 60.6% completion rate. They also recorded four sacks and had more QB hits and tackles for loss than the Patriots.</p><h3>Will The Packers Win At Home Over The Texans?</h3><p>Heading into week 7 against the Texans, the Packers have won two straight, including a 34-13 victory over the Cardinals in week 6. This puts Green Bay at 4-2, which gives them a 65.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 14.8% chance of winning the NFC North. They currently rank 6th in our NFL power rankings.</p> <p>Green Bay is 4-2 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +6.8. They have covered in two straight games, including a 21-point win over Arizona as 5.5-point favorites. The O/U record in their games is 3-2-1, with their matchups averaging 47.2 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Packers sit 9th in our offensive power rankings. They are 7th in the NFL in points per game (27) and 4th in yards per game (400). Green Bay has leaned on the run game, ranking 3rd in rushing attempts and 2nd in rushing yards per game (167.2). Jordan Love threw for 258 yards and 4 touchdowns in week 6, posting a passer rating of 119.</p> <p>On 3rd down, the Packers rank 14th in the NFL, converting 40.5% of their attempts. They are 21st in red zone conversion percentage, despite ranking 5th in attempts. Green Bay has been strong early in games, averaging 7.8 points in the 1st quarter, which ranks 3rd in the league.</p><p>Green Bay's defense played well in their most recent game, giving up just 214 passing yards to the Cardinals. They held Arizona to 68.8% completions and only one passing touchdown. The Packers' defense also limited the Cardinals to 89 rushing yards on 23 attempts, with a few key contributors missing from their defensive unit. However, they didn't record any sacks in the game.</p><p></p><p>Despite not generating much pressure on the quarterback, the Packers' defense did well on third downs, allowing the Cardinals to convert just 40% of their third down attempts. Overall, they held Arizona to 13 points, helping the Packers secure a 34-13 victory.</p>

<p>The Bengals are the road favorite in their week seven matchup against the Browns. The game, set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, is a big one for both teams. The Browns are +189 on the money line, while the Bengals are -231. Cincinnati is favored by -5 points, and the over/under line is set at 43 points. You can catch this one on CBS.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BENGALS VS CLEVELAND BROWNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Browns +5</p><p>This game will be played at Huntington Bank Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND BROWNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Browns winning this one by a score of 25 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Browns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bengals Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the Bengals have a 35.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 5.5% chance of winning the AFC North. They are 14th in our NFL power rankings. Cincinnati is 2-4 this season, putting them 3rd in the division. They are 0-3 at home and 2-1 on the road. In week 6, they picked up a 17-7 win over the Giants, bouncing back from a week 5 loss to the Ravens. They also have a win over the Panthers in week 4.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Bengals are 3-3, with a +0.8 scoring margin. They are 2-2 as favorites and 1-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 4-2, with an average of 51.5 points in their games. The O/U line has been 45.8 on average.</p><p>Joe Burrow followed up his 392-yard, 5-touchdown performance in week 5 with 208 yards on 19 of 28 passing in week 6, posting a passer rating of 89. He avoided interceptions but was sacked 4 times. Burrow also led the Bengals in rushing, with 55 yards on 4 carries, including a touchdown. Tee Higgins led the receiving corps with 7 catches for 77 yards.</p> <p>Heading into week 7, the Bengals rank 8th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 26.2. They are 12th in passing yards per game (349.8) and 9th in passing attempts. On the ground, they rank 26th in rushing yards per game and 27th in attempts. Cincinnati is 4th in the league in 3rd down conversions, with a 45.8% success rate.</p><p>In the Bengals' 17-7 win over the Giants, their defense allowed just 190 passing yards on 53.7% completions. They also limited New York to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down and didn't allow a passing touchdown. However, the Giants did find some success running the ball, gaining 119 yards on 31 attempts.<p></p>Cincinnati's defense picked off one pass, recorded two sacks, and held the Giants to 4.6 yards per pass attempt. Despite these positive plays, the Bengals did lose the tackles for loss differential by a margin of -4.</p><h3>Are The Browns Going Win In At Upset At Huntington Bank Field</h3><p>The Browns are looking to snap a four-game losing streak as they host the Bengals in week 7. Cleveland’s record now stands at 1-5, with their only win coming in week 2 against the Jaguars. Since then, they’ve suffered losses to the Giants, Raiders, Commanders, and Eagles. In week 6, they fell to Philadelphia 20-16 but managed to cover the spread as 8.5-point underdogs.</p> <p>Heading into week 7, the Browns rank 27th in our power rankings and have just a 2.7% chance of making the playoffs. Their average scoring margin this season is -7.7 points per game, and they are 2-4 against the spread. They are 0-3 ATS as favorites and 2-1 as underdogs. Cleveland’s O/U record is 2-4, with their games averaging 39.3 points.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Browns are 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They rank 27th in the NFL in points per game (15.8) and are last in the league in total yards per game, averaging 240.2. Despite being 10th in passing attempts, they are 30th in passing yards per game, with 143. On the ground, Cleveland is 28th in rushing yards per game (97.2) on 22.7 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Deshaun Watson posted a passer rating of 90 in week 6, throwing for 168 yards on 16/23 passing. However, he was sacked 5 times and did not throw a touchdown. Amari Cooper led the team with 42 receiving yards, while Pierre Strong Jr. had 43 rushing yards. Cleveland struggled on 3rd down, converting just 3 of 12 attempts, and failed to score in their only red zone trip.</p><p>In their 20-16 loss to the Eagles, the Browns' defense allowed 256 passing yards and two touchdowns. Philadelphia managed 372 total yards, with Cleveland giving up 116 rushing yards on 36 attempts. The Browns' defense allowed the Eagles to convert on 35.7% of their third down attempts and they had one sack in the game.</p>

Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns Betting Pick & Prediction 10/20/24

<p>SECU Stadium in College Park is the site for this week seven Big Ten matchup between the Maryland Terrapins and the Northwestern Wildcats. Kick-off is set for 8:00 ET, and you can catch the action on FOX. The Terrapins are favored by -10, and the over/under line is currently at 45.5 points. Maryland enters the game with a 3-2 record, while Northwestern is 2-3 on the season.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +10</p><p>This game will be played at SECU Stadium at 8:00 ET on Friday, October 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Northwestern Wildcats winning this one by a score of 32 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Northwestern Wildcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +10</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Northwestern Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Northwestern heads into Week 7 against Maryland with a 2-3 record and ranks 87th in our CFB power rankings. Their chances of becoming bowl-eligible stand at just 5.7% for the rest of the season.</p> <p></p><p>The Wildcats have been favored in only one game this year, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -2.2 points per game, and they are 1-2 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 45.5 points. Northwestern’s games have averaged 39.4 points, with an average line of 40.1 points. So far, they are 1-2 against the over/under.</p><p>Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 18.6 points per game, placing them 113th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Their third-down conversion rate is a mere 29.7%, and their passing game ranks 109th nationally, with 175.4 yards per game. Jack Lausch, their quarterback, has a passer rating of 74, with 523 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>On the ground, Northwestern averages 127.8 rushing yards per game. Cam Porter leads the team with 249 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. A.J. Henning is the top receiver, with 296 yards and three touchdowns on 31 catches.</p><p>Northwestern's defense struggled in their recent game, allowing 41 points and 538 total yards in a 41-24 loss to Indiana. The Wildcats gave up 380 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air, while also allowing 158 rushing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Despite the rough outing, Northwestern ranks 31st nationally in points allowed, giving up 20.8 points per game. They are 20th in the country in rushing defense, allowing just 95.6 yards per game on 28.6 attempts. However, their pass defense ranks 132nd, surrendering 254.2 yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Maryland Terrapins Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Maryland enters Week 7 with a 3-2 record, facing Northwestern at home. They are ranked 29th in our power rankings, and their chance of becoming bowl-eligible stands at 73.8%. So far, they are 1-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Terrapins have a +11.6 average scoring margin and are 2-2 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as favorites.</p> <p></p><p>Maryland’s over/under record is 3-1, with their games averaging 55.2 points. This week’s line is 45.5 points, compared to their average line of 48.8 points.</p><p>Maryland’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 10th in completions and 21st in attempts, with an average of 304.8 yards per game. They are 30th in scoring, averaging 33.4 points per game, and are ranked 32nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7.</p> <p>Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 1,444 yards, completing 72.3% of his passes, with 11 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 112. Leading receiver Tai Felton has 642 yards and five touchdowns on 46 catches. Maryland is averaging 149 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Maryland's defense struggled in their recent game against Indiana, giving up 42 points and 538 total yards. The Terrapins allowed 380 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air, while Indiana also rushed for 158 yards on 32 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Despite the rough outing, Maryland's defense ranks 34th nationally, allowing 21.8 points per game. They are 45th in rushing yards allowed, giving up 118.8 yards per game, but rank 147th in passing yards allowed, surrendering 269.4 yards per game.</p>

Northwestern Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/11/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Falcons and Wolf Pack. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 132 points, and the Wolf Pack are favored to win at home against the Falcons.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Wolf Pack.</li><li>Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like Air Force at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Air Force Have A Chance at Lawlor Events Center?</h3><p>Through 13 games this season, Air Force has a 7-6 record, including a 0-1 mark in Mountain West play. They have lost their last four games, and their record as the underdog is 1-3.</p>

<p>On the road, the Falcons are 3-1, and their average scoring margin is +7.5 points per game. They have won their last two road games, and over their last 10 road games, they are 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog, Air Force has gone just 1-3 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Falcons are 4-6 vs. the spread. On the road, Air Force has an ATS mark of just 2-2 this year and they are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 road contests.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in Air Force's games this season (134.4). So far, 5 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 152 points.</p><p>The Air Force offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 60 points versus Utah State. During the game, they attempted 14 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 43.8%. The top scorer for the Falcons was Rytis Petraitis with 15 points, while Jeffery Mills also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At this time, the Falcons' defense is positioned 79th in the country, permitting 66.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.7 threes per game vs. Nevada. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.2%.</p><h3>Will Nevada Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Fresno State by a score of 72-57, Nevada comes into this game with a record of 14-1. They have won seven straight games and are 1-0 in Mountain West play. At home, the Wolf Pack are a perfect 8-0 this season and have won their last eight games.</p>

<p>So far, Nevada has been favored in 13 of their 15 games, going 12-1 in those matchups. On the year, their average scoring margin at home is +21.9 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2.</p><p>Overall, Nevada has an ATS record of 11-4 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 5-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wolf Pack are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Nevada games is 7-8 and today's line of 132 is lower than the average OU line in their games (144.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points and the over/under record during that stretch is 1-2.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 79.1 points per game, the Nevada had a below average performance. They scored 72 points against Fresno State and had a field goal percentage of 42.9%. For the season, the Nevada offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 47%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 5.9 made three's per contest.</p><p>This season, the Nevada defense has been impressive, holding the 30th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Fresno State, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 57 points vs. Nevada.</p>

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