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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.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>Betting on today's Kings and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS 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 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>The Capitals enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 19-9-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 until Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles had a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but the Blackhawks scored three times in the final frame. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, with Phillip Danault adding the other goal.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings took 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.</p><p>Los Angeles appeared to be in control with a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd period, but their defense gave up the tying goal to Chicago with just 31 seconds left. The Kings also allowed three shootout goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Will the Capitals Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals are now 22-8-2 this season. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 1-1 and Brandon Duhaime giving them a brief lead.</p><p>After falling behind early, Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal just 11 seconds before the first period ended. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s score.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Carolina, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense allowed 44 shots on goal. The Capitals also had 16 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Gauchos and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137 points, with Missouri State being favored by -2.5 over UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the UC Santa Barbara Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Santa Barbara fell to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 60-58 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, December 18th. The Gauchos entered the game as +2 point underdogs and the final score resulted in an ATS push. The combined points of 118 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, UCSB allowed just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28 points of their own, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara's offense put up 58 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 46.2% (6/13) of their threes.</p> <p>Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Stephan Swenson each contributed 15 points, with Swenson knocking down 3 of 5 from deep. The Gauchos managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, while hitting both of their free throw attempts.</p><p>Even though UC Santa Barbara allowed 60 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 47% from the field, connecting on 26 of 55 attempts. The Gauchos struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opposition hit 21 of 36 for 58%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Santa Barbara held their opponents to 5 of 19 shooting, or 26%. The Gauchos sent them to the free-throw line just 4 times, where they made 3 for 75%. UC Santa Barbara limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record dropped to 4-5 after a 91-78 road loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Missouri State trailed 34-27 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 57 points in the 2nd half, which ultimately cost them the game.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 15 shots for 40%.</p> <p>The Bears grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts each scored 20 points, with Erikstrup shooting 85.7% overall and Watts hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 91 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, opponents hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. Missouri State also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Bears allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Are the days of the MAC being a punching bag in the bowl season over? The first day of bowl season brought us two SU and ATS winners in the MAC and there have been several bowls in which the Mid-American Conference squad has been steamed. That is the case in the Potato Bowl.

Bettors are not heeding the advice of the nWo, as they have very much turned their backs on the Wolfpac(k) for the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on January 3. The Ohio Bobcats blew right through the key number of -7 up to as high as -8 for this battle on the blue turf of Albertson’s Stadium against the Nevada Wolf Pack. The total has also gone up from 57.5 to as high as 59, which is dicey given how the weather could be on a January afternoon in Boise.

Nevada has been a fade team most of the season. The Wolf Pack went 7-5 with a -129 point differential. With what I’d loosely call an Air Raid offense, Nevada was 117th in yards per play with 4.92. Nevada gave up over six yards per play and ranked 93rd in that category. We see a lot of line moves early in the process based on yards per play differential and Nevada’s -1.12 YPP diff is one of the worst we’ve seen in recent bowl seasons.

Ohio flew under the radar with 6.7 yards per play. That actually ranked 12th nationally, as do-everything QB Nathan Rourke had another huge year in Athens. The Bobcats allowed 5.93 yards per play, but it doesn’t take a PhD in statistics to notice that +0.77 &gt; -1.12. As a result, this line shot up rather quickly.

Ohio gained 5,320 yards on the season. Rourke accounted for 2,676 through the air and another 780 on the ground. O’Shaan Allison outrushed Rourke by just 43 yards, though he did have 15 fewer carries. De’Montre Tuggle hawked a lot of touchdowns in the red zone by leading the Bobcats with 10 scores. Rourke had a 20/5 ratio as a passer and accounted for 12 more scores as a runner.

The crazy thing is that this was actually a drop-off from last season for the Bobcats. They had 7.0 yards per play last season and ranked eighth in the country. Rourke is such a special player and a jack-of-all-trades for this offense. The senior from Oakville, Ontario may find his way to an NFL roster in some capacity or he could go back home and give the CFL a go, but this will be his last college game no matter what. On his watch, the Bobcats have bowl wins of 41-6 over UAB and 27-0 over San Diego State.

That Ohio defense is the worrisome unit, though. The Bobcats allowed 5.93 yards per play on the season. Allowing 5.65 yards per play in conference action while being in the weaker of the two divisions is disappointing, but Ohio did figure it out in November and allowed just 4.83 YPP. That included games against Bowling Green and Akron.

When you look at the body of work and some of the individual accomplishments for Ohio, you don’t see a 6-6 team. But, Ohio was 1-4 in games decided by three or fewer points. The Bobcats beat Buffalo 21-20 in overtime, but lost 33-31 at Marshall, 39-36 at home to NIU, 24-21 at home to Miami, and 37-34 in OT to Western Michigan. Things just didn’t fall their way in some late-game situations.

How do we evaluate the Wolf Pack? Their YPP diff is atrocious, as I already mentioned. They also got taken to the woodshed in four of their five losses. Nevada lost 77-6 to Oregon, 54-3 to Hawaii, 36-10 to Utah State, and 31-3 to Wyoming. They also lost the annual rivalry game against UNLV in a game marred by fights that left four Nevada defensive players suspended. Three of those players, Austin Arnold, Daniel Brown, and Hausia Sekona, are out for the whole game and linebacker Gabriel Sewell is out for the first half.

Sewell was the third-leading tackler in the regular season. Brown had the team lead in picks with four for a Nevada defense that only had 11 interceptions. Arnold was the fourth-leading tackler and had the team’s only pick six. A bad defense got worse, especially in the back seven with those suspensions. That was another part of the line move here and another reason why the total went up.

Another reason why it’s really hard to evaluate Nevada is that there was a quarterback carousel midway through the season. Freshman Carson Strong was hurt and missed some time. In his absence, Malik Henry was awful and Cristian Solano wasn’t a whole lot better. The Wolf Pack were better with Strong, but his numbers weren’t great with a 63.4% completion rate and a 10/7 TD/INT ratio.

Toa Taua had four yards per carry and a long of 27. Nevada only rushed for 3.5 yards per carry, which is not good in the Mountain West at all. The transfer of McLane Mannix hurt the receiving corps and the quarterbacks, but Elijah Cooks turned in a fine year with 62 grabs for 729 yards.

Nevada should come into the bowl game plenty motivated off of that UNLV loss at home. You don’t want to finish up the season with another loss after that display. The Wolf Pack are also more accustomed to playing in Boise, so I gave them one point of HFA to get to my number of Ohio -4.

As you break the game down, a few things stand out. How bad Nevada lost when they lost. How bad Nevada’s offense and defense were. How explosive Ohio’s offense is. But also how Nevada was in the middle of the pack in run defense at 4.14. How Nevada’s defense played down the stretch with 5.42 YPP allowed in the last four games.

All that taken into consideration, I would still have to look to go against my numbers and take an Ohio team that is generally very prepared for the bowl games. This may be a live betting opportunity more than anything to see how Nevada stacks up against the Ohio run game. Initially, I thought this line was too high and would look to play my edge, but this just may not be the best of matchups for Nevada, especially if the weather is bad. If that’s the case, Nevada will have lots of problems throwing and their run game is poor. Therefore, it has to be Ohio this far in advance of the game. Also, with the defensive suspensions, it wouldn't be shocking if Ohio gets up early and then takes the air out of the football with that running game.

<strong>Pick: Ohio -7.5</strong>

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Odds, Pick, & Prediction: Ohio vs. Nevada

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Storm versus the Friars? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FOX. The game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. St. John's come into this Big East conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 143.5 points.</p><h3>ST. JOHN'S RED STORM VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Storm Have What it Takes in Providence?</h3><h3>St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>St. John’s improved to 9-2 on the season with an 89-61 win over DePaul on Tuesday. The Red Storm were -12 favorites at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 150 fell just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>St. John’s led 40-29 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring DePaul 49-32.</p><p>St. John's put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 55.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 59.6% of their two-point attempts, while going just 3-for-10 from beyond the arc. The Red Storm struggled at the free-throw line, making only 57.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Offensively, they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. RJ Luis Jr. led the team with 19 points in 21 minutes, shooting 7-for-11. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Conor Enright also connected on 2 threes, finishing 4-for-6 from the field.</p><p>St. John's gave up 61 points despite allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Red Storm struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 59% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. John's held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. St. John's allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Friars Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Friars dropped to 7-5 on the season after a 74-70 loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. Providence, who were -3.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-26 at halftime, the Friars put up 44 points in the second half but allowed 39, falling just short of a comeback. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>Providence's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.7% overall and 31.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 32 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, connecting on 20 of 24 attempts for 83.3%.</p> <p>Melvin Council Jr. led the way with 24 points, shooting 52.6% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range. Noel Brown contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Lajae Jones added 15 points, hitting 75% of his shots.</p><p>Providence's defense held their opponent to 74 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots, with the other team making just 10 of 24 attempts for 41%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Providence allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% success rate. The opponent also went 20/24 from the free-throw line, hitting 83% of their foul shots. Providence gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

St. John's Red Storm vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>On FOX at 1:00 ET, the Eagles and Commanders will face off in a week 16 NFC East matchup. The Eagles are favored on the road with money line odds of -176 and -3.5 point spreads. The Commanders, playing at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, are the +147 money line underdogs. The over/under line is at 45.5 points for this game.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Commanders winning this one by a score of 23 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Commanders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Eagles Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 12-2 record, the Eagles sit atop the NFC East and have a 99.5% chance of winning the division, according to our projections. Philadelphia is currently on a 10-game winning streak, which includes a 27-13 victory over the Steelers in week 15. The Eagles were favored by 5.5 points in that matchup and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 9-5 this season.</p> <p>Philadelphia ranks 5th in our NFL power rankings and has a +8.7 scoring margin this season. Their O/U record is 5-9, with the under hitting in each of their last three games. The Eagles’ games have averaged 44 points this season, compared to an average line of 46.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Eagles rank 4th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in rushing attempts (36.8) and rushing yards (186.2) per game. On the passing side, they rank 30th in attempts and 28th in yards, averaging 187 per game. Philadelphia is 8th in the NFL in points per game (26.4) and 6th in yards per game (373.2).</p> <p>Jalen Hurts has been playing well, posting a passer rating of 125 in week 15, with 290 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 of 32 passing. A.J. Brown had 8 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 65 yards on 19 carries. The Eagles converted 10 of 17 third downs and scored on 3 of 6 red zone trips against the Steelers.</p><p>In their 27-13 win over the Steelers, the Eagles' defense was tough to move the ball against, allowing just 107 yards through the air. They also held Pittsburgh to 56 yards rushing on 17 attempts. The Eagles defended 63.6% of passes and allowed just 2 sacks in the game. Philadelphia gave up one touchdown and held the Steelers to a 30% conversion rate on third down. <p></p>Philadelphia's defense also had two sacks in the game and limited the Steelers to 163 total yards. The Eagles did lose the tackles for loss and QB hit differentials by a slim margin.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going Win In At Upset At Northwest Stadium</h3><p>Washington snapped a three-game losing streak with back-to-back wins, improving their record to 9-5. After a 23-point win over the Titans in week 13, the Commanders narrowly defeated the Saints in week 15, winning 20-19. Despite being 7.5-point favorites, they couldn’t cover the spread. The O/U line was 44.5, and the teams combined for 39 points.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, Washington is 10th in our power rankings and has an 86.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 8-5-1 ATS, with a +5.8 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 9-5, with their games averaging 50.8 points (O/U line: 46).</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Commanders are 5th in our offensive power rankings. They are 6th in the NFL in points per game (28.3) and 5th in yards per game (373.9). Despite ranking 24th in passing attempts, they are 16th in passing yards, averaging 218.4 per game. Washington leans on the run game, ranking 3rd in both rushing attempts and yards per game (155.5).</p> <p>Jayden Daniels has been efficient, posting a passer rating of 118 in week 15, with 226 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25/31 passing. Terry McLaurin had 7 catches for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns in that game. However, the Commanders' offensive line struggled, allowing 8 sacks against the Saints.</p><p>Washington's defense came up with a key interception in their 20-19 win over the Saints, despite giving up two passing touchdowns. They held New Orleans to just 15 completions for 176 yards passing, and the Saints managed to convert only 27.3% of their third down attempts. The Commanders' defense really limited the Saints' rushing attack, as New Orleans had just 16 attempts for 69 yards.</p><p></p><p>Even though they allowed 245 total yards, Washington's defense made life difficult for the Saints, allowing them to complete just 46.9% of their passes. They also recorded three sacks and came away with one interception.</p>
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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Jayhawks. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Kansas being favored by -24.5 over Brown.</p><h3>BROWN BEARS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brown Bears +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROWN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Brown at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Stand a Chance in Lawrence?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 7-3 on the season with an 84-80 win over Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Bears, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Brown's defense stepped up, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>The Bears put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They hit 53.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes.</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. dished out 10 assists, despite shooting just 31.8% overall and 22.2% from three. Sebastian Thomas added 22 points, while Aaron Cooley knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Brown's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 47 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 threes made on 24 attempts. The Bears also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p><h3>Does Kansas Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas improved to 8-2 this season with a 75-60 win over NC State on Saturday. The Jayhawks, playing at home, were -14.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 38-30 at halftime, Kansas scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding NC State to 30. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kansas put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 56.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 66%, with a strong 69% on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Hunter Dickinson added 21 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 69.2% overall. Dajuan Harris contributed 15 points and 6 assists, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Kansas giving up 60 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 56% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 69% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the line 7 times, where they converted 5 free throws.</p>

Brown Bears vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Highlanders and Gamecocks are set to face off at 2:00 ET on SEC. The Gamecocks will host the game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have South Carolina as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Radford at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Radford Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Radford fell to 8-4 on the season after a 78-68 loss to Colorado State on Tuesday. The Highlanders, who were +11.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>Radford trailed 37-27 at halftime but matched Colorado State with 41 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p><p>Radford's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they hit 73.7% of their free throws, going 14-for-19 from the line.</p> <p>Rashaan Mbemba and Keshawn Williams led the way with 16 points each, with Mbemba shooting 85.7% and Williams hitting 63.6% of his shots. Kyan Evans and Josiah Harris also contributed 15 points, with Evans knocking down 3-of-5 from three-point range.</p><p>Radford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 74% of their two-point attempts, going 23/31 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Radford's opponent shot 28%, making 6 of 21 attempts. The Highlanders also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 82%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Gamecocks Chances at Home</h3><p>South Carolina improved to 8-3 on the season with a 91-88 win over Clemson on Tuesday. The Gamecocks were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>South Carolina led 34-26 at halftime, but the game opened up in the second half. They scored 46 points after the break but allowed Clemson to put up 54 points. The total points for the game ended at 179, well over the pre-game O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>South Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, thanks to hitting 56.1% of their two-point attempts and 41.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Chase Hunter led the way with 27 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes. Ian Schieffelin added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7%, while Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 22 points on 80% shooting. Myles Stute was also hot from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points.</p><p>South Carolina struggled defensively, giving up 88 points on 51% shooting. Their opponents were efficient inside, hitting 56% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Carolina allowed 41% shooting, with 7 threes made. They also sent their opponents to the line 34 times, where they converted 70% of their free throws.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. Oregon State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon State Shock Everyone at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-45 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday. The Beavers were heavy favorites at -20.5 and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>After leading 30-20 at halftime, Oregon State’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to just 25 points.</p><p>Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 67.9% of their two-point attempts (19/28) and hit 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall (8/12), though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Liutauras Lelevicius added 12 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). The Beavers also recorded 16 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Oregon State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Beavers allowed 53% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 54 shots.</p> <p>Oregon State's defense gave up 67% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 19 of 28 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-67 win over Wofford on Monday. Playing at home, Charleston entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Charleston stepped up in the second half, outscoring Wofford 43-33. The game’s total points of 144 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Charleston put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 12-for-24, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez added 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from three. Luke Flynn also impressed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-4 threes. The Cougars finished with 19 assists, with Brzovic dishing out 6, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 35 for 42% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charleston's opponent connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line, an 84% rate. Charleston gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Jaguars and Trojans are set to face off at 4:00 ET on BTN. The Trojans will host the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and USC is favored by -17.5 vs. Southern.</p><h3>SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Jaguars +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like Southern at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Southern Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Southern Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern dropped to 2-6 on the season after an 89-73 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Friday. Entering the game as +6.5 underdogs, the Jaguars not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Southern found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 53-28 at halftime. While they outscored Loyola Marymount 45-36 in the second half, it wasn’t enough for a comeback. The game’s total points of 162 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Southern Jaguars put up 73 points, shooting 38.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, and they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 21 attempts for 14.3%. They connected on 48.9% of their two-point shots and went 18 of 26 from the free-throw line, shooting 69.2%.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Southern grabbed 19 rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Alex Merkviladze led the way with 24 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 85.7% from three-point range. Puoch Dobuol added 19 points and 10 rebounds, despite hitting just 1 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Southern's defense struggled, allowing 89 points on 49% shooting. They gave up 16 threes, with the opponent hitting 55% from deep.</p> <p>From the line, Southern's opponent went 13/20 (65%). The Jaguars also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Trojans Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>USC improved to 8-4 on the season with a 90-69 win over CSUN on Wednesday. The Trojans, who were -12 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After leading just 40-39 at halftime, USC clamped down defensively, allowing only 30 points in the second half while scoring 50. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>USC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 46.9% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.2%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 12 of 19 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 32 of 39 attempts, good for 82.1%.</p> <p>Chibuzo Agbo led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Desmond Claude added 21 points and 9 assists. PJ Fuller II and Keonte Jones each chipped in 17 points, with Fuller hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Saint Thomas also had a strong game, knocking down 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 16 points.</p><p>Despite USC's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. USC managed to hold them to 36% shooting on two-pointers, as they went 11/30.</p> <p>However, the Trojans struggled to contain the three-point shot, as the other team hit 12/19 from deep, a 63% clip. USC also sent them to the line 39 times, where they made 32 free throws, shooting 82%. The Trojans gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Sacramento Kings (-132) will host the Indiana Pacers (+112) in a non-conference matchup at the Golden 1 Center. The Pacers are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 13-15. The Kings are on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 13-16. The over/under line for this game is 236 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -2</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-125 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Golden 1 Center?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 13-15 on the season with a 120-111 win over the Suns on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 231 points fell just short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was Indiana's 14-0 run, which extended their lead from 17-13 to 31-13. The Pacers took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-24, and entered the 4th with a 97-83 lead. Although the Suns narrowed the gap in the final quarter, Indiana held on for the win.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 18 rebounds in their win over the Suns, adding 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard each contributed 19 points, with Nembhard shooting 100% from three and adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers hit 16 threes at a 39% rate, with an overall FG% of 43.8%. Bennedict Mathurin scored 8 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while T.J. McConnell also added 6 of his 11 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 111 points, the Pacers' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Indiana allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points. They finished strong, holding Phoenix to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Indiana limited the Suns to just 9 threes on 30% shooting from deep. The Pacers also controlled the boards, allowing 7 offensive rebounds while collecting 38 defensive boards. They added 9 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Sacramento Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 103-99 home loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Sacramento, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were well below the O/U line of 227.5, finishing 25.5 points under.</p> <p>Sacramento trailed 31-26 after the 1st quarter but fought back, outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd. However, they couldn’t gain much ground, as the Lakers edged them 25-24 in the 3rd. The Kings entered the 4th quarter down 81-77, and both teams scored 22 points in the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Lakers, the Kings struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 27% clip. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 70.6% shooting, including 3 made threes at 60%. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points and 19 rebounds, contributing 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Kings tightened up defensively, allowing just 25 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and only 22 in the 4th. They held the Lakers to 103 points, even with Los Angeles shooting 48% from the field.</p> <p>Sacramento excelled in defending the three, limiting the Lakers to 9 made threes on 25% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 21 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Kings finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Islanders and Blackhawks are set to face off at 3:00 ET on NHLN. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Islanders are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Blackhawks. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blackhawks winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+144)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can New York Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders' record now stands at 12-12-7. The total line was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that mark. As the underdog on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Rangers scored first, with Chris Kreider finding the net at 16:16 in the first period. Casey Cizikas got the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second, cutting the deficit to 2-1, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>The Islanders put 37 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, but only managed to score twice. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, scoring with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and failed to score on the power play. Four different players picked up assists, including Simon Holmstrom, who now has 4 on the year.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and allowed two more in the third, including an empty-netter, leading to a 5-2 loss. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense contributed 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will Chicago Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 9-19-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, the Blackhawks covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that number.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who built a 3-0 lead before Anaheim got on the board. Chicago’s defense held the Ducks scoreless until the 10:16 mark of the third period.</p><p>Chicago's offense produced 4 goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. The Blackhawks also got a goal from Isaak Phillips, his first of the year, and Teuvo Teravainen, who now has 4 goals.</p> <p>Chicago netted two power-play goals, with Teravainen and Jones converting. Connor Bedard contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks had 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, and the defense added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p>

New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

<p>Heading into game three of this National League matchup, the Cubs (44-50, 23-25 home) will send Kyle Hendricks to the mound against the Nationals (38-57, 23-25 away) and Trevor Williams. Check out my pick for today's Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs game in Chicago.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs -168</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 8:05 ET on Wednesday, July 19th</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO CUBS:</h3><ul><li>The Nationals have gone just 4-6 in their last ten games.</li><li>Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Nationals are just 4-6 straight-up.</li><li>Across Kyle Hendricks' 10 starts, the Cubs have put together a record of 6-4.</li></ul><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>With an overall record of 38-57, the Nationals are 5th in the NL East. When playing at home, they are 15-32 and 23-25. So far, Washington has a record of 21-21 against below .500 teams and have played in 31 series, going 10-19-2.</p><p><p>Washington Nationals starter Trevor Williams has a 5-5 record and an ERA of 4.42 so far this season. His ERA is higher on the road (4.76) than it is at home (4.28). Williams' WHIP for the year stands at 1.42, and opponents are batting .271 against him with a slugging percentage of .484.</p></p><p>Trevor Williams will be aiming to get back on track today, after his last start saw him exit after 2 2/3 innings and surrendering one run on one hit. His no-decision in the Nationals' 7-5 victory over the Cardinals left him with a lot to prove.</p><p>This season, the Nationals are 20th in the league at 4.2 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .242 (14th) leading to 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 2.5 walks per game compared to 7 strikeouts. Washington's on-base percentage of .317 has them 13th in the MLB.</p><p>Keibert Ruiz has been a major contributor to the Nationals' offense over their last five games, leading the team with two home runs. Across the entire season, he has hit 11 long balls and is batting .240.</p><h3>WILL THE CHICAGO CUBS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>94 games into the season, the Cubs have a record of 44-50, putting them 3rd in the NL Central. This mark includes an overall series 13-13-4. At home, they are 23-25 compared to 21-25 on the road.</p><p><p>Kyle Hendricks has made 10 appearances so far this season, with a .377 slugging percentage allowed and a WHIP of 1.09. His overall record stands at 3-4 with an ERA of 3.57, and he has 37 strikeouts, averaging 5.74 K's per nine innings. When away from home, Hendricks is 2-1 with an ERA of 2.75; however, his record at home is 1-3 and his ERA is 5.03.</p></p><p>Kyle Hendricks suffered a defeat in his most recent start against Boston, as the Cubs were defeated 8-3. He gave up five runs on eight hits in the game.</p><p>The Cubs have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 8 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 5th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 16th in home runs and 18th in slugging percentage. Overall, Chicago is averaging 4.8 runs per game (10th).</p><p>Over the Cubs' last five games, Cody Bellinger has been a force to be reckoned with, leading the team in hits and batting an impressive .400. This season, Bellinger has continued his offensive dominance, hitting .308 and driving in 35 runs.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 7/19/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Titans and Badgers face off at 2:00 ET on BTN. The Badgers are hosting the game at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Wisconsin being favored by -28.5 over Detroit.</p><h3>DETROIT TITANS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kohl Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Even though we have Wisconsin winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Titans Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Detroit fell to 4-8 on the season after a 73-60 road loss to Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, the Titans managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game ended at 133, just under the O/U line of 135.</p> <p>Detroit trailed 36-29 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 37. Though they didn’t get the win, the Titans’ ability to cover the spread might be a positive takeaway.</p><p>In their latest game, the Detroit Titans put up 60 points, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 46.2% of their threes (6/13). Inside the arc, they connected on just 41.5% of their two-point attempts (17/41).</p> <p>Randall Pettus II and Trey Robinson each contributed 19 points, with Robinson shooting 66.7% from the field and Pettus hitting 60.0%. Orlando Lovejoy added 16 points, though he shot 42.1% overall. The Titans finished with 8 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, while shooting 72.7% from the free-throw line (8/11).</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up 73 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. They connected on 26 of their 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team went 10/25, hitting 40% of their threes. They also shot 44% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 25 attempts. Detroit gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Badgers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Wisconsin improved to 9-3 on the season with an 83-74 win over Butler on Saturday. The Badgers, who were -4.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Wisconsin took control early, leading 47-33 at halftime, but allowed Butler to score 41 points in the second half while putting up 36 points of their own. The game’s total points of 157 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.</p><p>Wisconsin's offense put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 60.6% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 24% (6/25). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, connecting on 25 of 27 attempts for a 92.6% rate.</p> <p>Pierre Brooks II led the way with 23 points, shooting 53.8% overall, though he hit just 2 of 7 from deep. Nolan Winter added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Steven Crowl contributed 18 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 70% of his shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 53% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wisconsin's defense held their opponents to 32% shooting, with 8 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 22, and gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Detroit Titans vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Skyhawks. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Skyhawks at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Stonehill being favored by -7.5 over New Hampshire.</p><h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-64 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will New Hampshire pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will New Hampshire Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats' season struggles continued with a 72-62 loss to Harvard on Sunday, dropping their record to 0-11. New Hampshire, who were +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell just under the O/U line of 136.</p> 

<p>New Hampshire trailed by just one point at halftime, 30-29, but were outscored 42-33 in the second half. Their inability to close the gap in the final period remains a concern as they search for their first win of the season.</p><p>New Hampshire's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 23 three-point attempts for a 21.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, as they connected on 53.1% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wildcats were nearly perfect, making 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% shooting percentage. Chandler Pigge was a standout performer, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt, while also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Anthony McComb III led the team in scoring with 21 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>New Hampshire's defense gave up 72 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. The Wildcats struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 53% shooting on 17 of 32 attempts.</p> <p>However, New Hampshire did a good job defending the three-point line, where the other team shot just 21%, hitting 5 of 23 attempts. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 13, shooting 92%. New Hampshire allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Skyhawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 78-67 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Wednesday. The Skyhawks were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 33-33 tie at halftime, Stonehill allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Stonehill's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 8 of 20 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from beyond the arc, while shooting 50% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Quincy Clark led the way with 21 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Max Brooks added 18 points, missing just one of his seven shots for an 85.7% shooting performance. The Skyhawks managed only 3 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Stonehill's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 61% on two-point attempts, with 25 made shots from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stonehill's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 4 made threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts.</p>

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pelicans will host the Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Denver (-414) is currently a 9.5-point favorite over the Pelicans (+322). The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is 231.5.</p>

<p>Denver is 14-11 on the season and 6th in the Western Conference. New Orleans (5-24) is 15th in the West and has lost six straight games.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-113 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Denver Stun the Crowd at Smoothie King Center?</h3><p>Denver’s season record dropped to 14-11 after a 126-124 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 8.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 250, surpassing the O/U line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Denver appeared to be in control after a 10-0 run stretched their lead from 66-59 to 76-59. However, they faltered in the 3rd quarter, getting outscored 38-21. Despite a strong 4th quarter where they outscored Portland 37-22, the Nuggets couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>The Nuggets shot 54% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 44.1% clip in their 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic led the way with 34 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Jamal Murray added 24 points and 10 assists, with 12 points coming in the 4th quarter. Christian Braun also made a significant impact in the final period, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 36 and 38 points, respectively, in their 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Overall, Denver allowed Portland to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nuggets gave up 16 threes on 34% shooting. The Trail Blazers also went to the line 24 times, hitting 20 free throws. Denver finished with 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-24 on the season after a 104-93 home loss to the Knicks on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +8 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 197 points was well below the 223.5-point line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on a 10-0 run early, taking the lead from 19-16 to 26-19, but couldn’t maintain momentum. They led 49-45 at halftime but were outscored 33-26 in the 3rd quarter and 26-18 in the 4th, as the Knicks pulled away late.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 93-point effort against the Knicks, shooting just 41% from the field. They connected on 12 threes at a 35.3% rate, both figures hovering around their average.</p> <p>Trey Murphy III led the way with 26 points, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Dejounte Murray added 14 points, while CJ McCollum chipped in 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 17 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 33 points in their 104-93 loss to the Knicks. Overall, they held New York to 43% shooting.</p> <p>New Orleans had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. The Pelicans also gave up 15 offensive rebounds but recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Flashes and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Alabama as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Kent State at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kent State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kent State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-57 home win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Golden Flashes, who entered the game as 18-point favorites, covered the spread, while the combined 139 points went over the 127.5-point total.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-24 at halftime, Kent State scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33 to Mercyhurst.</p><p>Kent State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-20 from beyond the arc, shooting 35% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Golden Flashes connected on 79.2% of their attempts, going 19-for-24.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Kent State grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. VonCameron Davis led the team with 17 points, while Jeff Planutis added 16. Cli'Ron Hornbeak, Marquis Barnett, and Jalen Sullinger each contributed 15 points, with Sullinger hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Kent State's defense giving up 57 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, with 28 made field goals on 59 attempts. The Golden Flashes struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 21 of 39 attempts, good for 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kent State's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from three-point range. The Golden Flashes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 79% success rate. Kent State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 9-2 on the season with a 97-90 win over North Dakota on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -26, the Crimson Tide didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Alabama’s offense exploded for 62 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 52 points to North Dakota.</p><p>Alabama put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 52.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 75.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 40 points, hitting 8 threes at a 44.4% clip. Grant Nelson and Mark Sears each added 23 points, with Nelson grabbing 10 rebounds. Alabama also pulled down 16 offensive boards and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Alabama's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama's opponents hit 17 threes on 41 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 7/8 from the free-throw line.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Great Danes and Pioneers. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Pioneers at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Sacred Heart is favored by -3.5 against Albany in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Even though we have Sacred Heart winning straight-up, we like Albany at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Great Danes Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Albany fell to 4-6 on the season after a 77-70 loss to Drexel on Saturday. The Great Danes, who were -2.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p> <p>Albany trailed 37-23 at halftime but made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while allowing 40. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Albany's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 19 attempts for a 10.5% rate, but excelled inside, connecting on 65.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Great Danes were nearly perfect, making 14 of 15 attempts for 93.3%. Amar'e Marshall led the team with 19 points, while Kobe MaGee added 17, hitting 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Albany gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, including 65% on two-point attempts (25/38). However, Albany managed to limit their opponents' success from beyond the arc, holding them to just 2/19 shooting (10%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Albany's opponents were efficient, hitting 14/15 attempts (93%). Albany also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Pioneers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Sacred Heart dropped to 4-6 on the season after an 83-73 loss to Quinnipiac on Sunday. The Pioneers went into the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 156, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.</p> <p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Sacred Heart was unable to close the gap, scoring 34 points in the second half while allowing 41.</p><p>In their latest game, Sacred Heart put up 73 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 40.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 22 attempts, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 14 of 18 for 77.8%.</p> <p>Khaden Bennett led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 37.5% from deep. Amarri Monroe added 19 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 11 attempts. Amiri Stewart contributed 18 points, knocking down 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Sacred Heart's defensive efforts, they allowed 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Pioneers struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 66% on two-point attempts (18/27).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Sacred Heart's defense allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws (73%).</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Sacred Heart Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>The Panthers, sitting at 5-9, are out of the playoff picture, while the Cardinals are still fighting for a playoff spot. This week 16 matchup is set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Cardinals are favored on the road with a money line of -207, and their record is 4-9-1. Carolina's money line sits at +171, with an over/under line of 47 points. Catch this one on FOX.</p><h3>ARIZONA CARDINALS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +4</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning this one by a score of 22 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Cardinals to win, our ATS pick is to take the Panthers at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cardinals Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>After three consecutive losses, the Cardinals got back to .500 with a 30-17 win over the Patriots in week 15. Arizona was a 6-point favorite and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 9-5. They are 6-2 as underdogs and 2-3 as favorites. Their average scoring margin this season is +0.6 points per game.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Cardinals are 7-7 and have a 12.6% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 14th in our NFL power rankings. In the NFC West, they are 3rd with a 2-2 division record. They are 5-3 at home and 2-4 on the road.</p><p>Kyler Murray has improved his passer rating in each of his last three games, culminating in a 97.0 rating in week 15 against the Patriots, where he threw for 224 yards on 23/30 passing without a touchdown or interception. Arizona has also done a good job protecting him, as he wasn’t sacked in week 15. James Conner rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, while Trey McBride led the team in receiving with 9 catches for 87 yards.</p> <p>Arizona’s offense ranks 12th in our power rankings, and they are 13th in the NFL with 22.4 points per game. They are 11th in passing yards per game (351.4) and 6th in rushing, averaging 141.5 yards per game on the ground. The Cardinals are 9th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage.</p><p>Arizona's defense played well on third downs in their 30-17 win over the Patriots, allowing just 82.6% completions. They also intercepted one pass and limited New England to 2 of 5 on third down. The Cardinals gave up 116 rushing yards on 24 attempts, but the Patriots managed only 195 yards passing and one touchdown.</p><p></p><p>The Cardinals' defense recorded two sacks and held the Patriots to an 8.5 yards per attempt. Overall, the Cardinals gave up 311 yards and forced New England off the field on all of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Are The Panthers Going Win In At Upset At Bank of America Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the Panthers sit at 3-11 and rank last in our power rankings. Carolina has now lost four straight games, including a 30-14 home loss to the Cowboys in week 15. The Panthers were 2.5-point favorites in that game, but they couldn’t get the win, ending any slim playoff hopes they had left.</p> <p>Against the spread, Carolina is 6-8 this season. They are 6-7 as underdogs but 0-1 as favorites. Their O/U record is 10-4, with their games averaging 47.5 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Panthers rank 27th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 25th in the NFL in points per game (17.6) and 30th in yards per game (288.9). Carolina ranks 29th in passing yards per game (186) on 32.7 attempts per game, which is 15th in the league. On the ground, they average 102.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 22nd in the NFL. The Panthers are 26th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 34.7% success rate, but they are 11th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Bryce Young threw for 219 yards (19/28) in week 15, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions, while being sacked 6 times. Chuba Hubbard led the team with 32 rushing yards on 10 carries, and Jalen Coker had 4 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. Carolina scored 7 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters but was held scoreless in the 1st and 3rd quarters, converting only 3 of 11 3rd-down attempts in their loss to Dallas.</p><p>In their 30-14 loss to the Cowboys, the Panthers' defense allowed 410 total yards and struggled to stop the run, giving up 211 rushing yards on 40 attempts. Despite limiting Dallas to 199 passing yards, Carolina allowed three passing touchdowns. The Panthers' offense didn't help them out much, as the defense was on the field for 32:41 minutes of the game.<p></p>Carolina's defense managed just one sack in the game and lost the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials, with -7 and -6, respectively. Opponents also converted on 50% of their third down attempts against the Panthers.</p>

Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Horned Frogs face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Horned Frogs are hosting the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and TCU is favored by -10.5 against Montana State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana State Bobcats +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Even though we have TCU winning straight-up, we like Montana State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Montana State as Away Dogs</h3><p>Montana State dropped to 4-7 on the season following an 83-80 road loss to UC Riverside on Wednesday. The Bobcats entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 163, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 143.5.</p> <p>Montana State led 53-41 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42. The Bobcats will need to address their second-half performance moving forward.</p><p>Brandon Walker's efficient 31-point performance on 14-of-20 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep, led Montana State to an 80-point outing in their latest game. Barrington Hargress chipped in 22 points and dished out 10 assists, while Max Agbonkpolo added 20 points, hitting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Bobcats shot 48.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts (10-of-26) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 2-of-5. Montana State also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and recorded 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Montana State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed the opposing team to hit 61% of their shots inside the arc, going 25/41.</p> <p>From three-point range, Montana State's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 90%. Montana State also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Horned Frogs Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>TCU improved to 6-4 on the season with a 58-49 win over South Alabama on Monday. The Horned Frogs were favored by 12.5 points heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 107 points fell well short of the over/under line of 136.5.</p> <p>TCU led 30-28 at halftime and held South Alabama to just 21 points in the second half while scoring 28 of their own.</p><p>TCU's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 38.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 19.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-26 from deep.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range. The Horned Frogs grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.</p><p>TCU's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 38% shooting. They did most of their damage from two-point range, where the other team shot 55%, hitting 16 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, TCU limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% success rate. The Horned Frogs also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 64%.</p>

Montana State Bobcats vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Coyotes and Hawkeyes. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 173.5 points, with Iowa being favored by -23 over South Dakota.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Dakota Coyotes +23</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa winning straight-up, we like South Dakota at +23.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 173.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Coyotes Offense Score Enough in Iowa City?</h3><h3>South Dakota Coyotes Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>South Dakota opened their season with a 91-83 home win over East Texas A&M on November 6th. Despite being -10.5 point favorites, the Coyotes didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>After a 32-32 tie at halftime, South Dakota’s offense came alive in the 2nd half, scoring 59 points while allowing 51.</p><p>South Dakota put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 55.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 26.1% (6/23). At the free-throw line, they connected on 69.4% of their attempts, going 25/36.</p> <p>Chase Forte led the way with 23 points and 4 assists, while Khaliq Abdul-Mateen added 18 points, hitting 3 of 9 from three. Scooter Williams Jr. contributed 15 points despite shooting 1 of 6 from deep, and Cameron Fens was efficient inside, scoring 14 points on 6 of 10 shooting in just 17 minutes.</p><p>South Dakota's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 55% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 24 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota held the other team to 26% shooting, with just 6 threes made on 23 attempts. However, they sent the opponent to the line 36 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 69% clip. South Dakota also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Iowa Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>The Hawkeyes opened their season with an 89-74 win over Southern on Thursday. Playing at home, Iowa was a heavy -26.5 favorite but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 163 went over the pre-game total of 160.5.</p> <p>Iowa led 48-37 at halftime and added 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. Though they got the win, the Hawkeyes will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 53.3% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks in large part to their 45% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 18 of 40 attempts. Inside the arc, they were even more efficient, connecting on 70% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Hawkeyes dished out 26 assists, with Payton Sandfort contributing 7 dimes to go along with his 17 points and 8 rebounds. Pryce Sandfort led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes and shooting 80% overall. Iowa's free throw shooting was a weak spot, as they hit just 7 of 12 attempts for 58.3%.</p><p>Even with Iowa's defensive struggles, they managed to pull out a win, allowing 74 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Hawkeyes gave up 18 threes on 45% shooting from deep.</p> <p>Iowa sent their opponents to the line 12 times, where they hit 7 free throws. The Hawkeyes limited second-chance points, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Dakota Coyotes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>The Falcons and Bears are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Northern Colorado is favored by -8.5 against Air Force in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of Colorado Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Northern Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Falcons Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Air Force improved to 3-7 on the season with a 69-61 win over Stony Brook on Saturday. Playing at home, the Falcons entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Air Force led 27-23 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 130, just under the 130.5 O/U line.</p><p>Air Force's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 64.3%, thanks in large part to their 75% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Falcons hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33.3%. They also connected on 15 of 19 free throws, good for 78.9%. CJ Luster II led the way with 27 points, while Wesley Celichowski added 22, hitting 2 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Air Force's defense gave up 61 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 57% from the field on 24/42 shooting. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 75% of their two-point attempts (18/24).</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposing team shot 33%, making 6 of 18 attempts. Air Force also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 78%. The Falcons limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Northern Colorado Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Bears dropped to 3-5 on the season after an 82-70 road loss to North Dakota State on Saturday. Northern Colorado entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 152, just over the 151.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Trailing 37-34 at halftime, the Bears couldn’t keep pace in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 45.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 6 of 38 three-point attempts for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 36.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 40.3%. Their two-point shooting was much better, as they connected on 58.8% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>Isaiah Hawthorne led the Bears with 19 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 1 of 8 from three-point range. Jacksen Moni contributed 18 points on 6 of 9 shooting, while Jaron Rillie added 15 points. Masen Miller was the team's most efficient shooter from deep, hitting 3 of 4 three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they allowed 82 points on 53% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts, going 20/32.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 78% rate.</p>

Air Force Falcons vs Northern Colorado Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24

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