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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Fightin' Blue Hens versus the Dukes? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -4.5 vs. Delaware.</p><h3>DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 6:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Pittsburgh Possible for the Fightin' Blue Hens?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware improved to 5-3 on the season with a 93-80 home win over Delaware State on Tuesday. The Blue Hens were -13 favorites going into the game, and the final margin resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 

<p>Delaware led 42-27 at halftime but allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 51 of their own. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 150.</p><p>Delaware's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a 57.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.1%, thanks in large part to their 17 made threes on 54.8% shooting from deep.</p> <p>They dished out 24 assists, but only grabbed 2 offensive rebounds. Cavan Reilly was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and scoring 20 points, while Robert Smith led the team with 22 points.</p><p>Delaware struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 52 attempts.</p> <p>The Fightin' Blue Hens gave up 17 threes, with the opposing team shooting 54% from beyond the arc. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they hit 16 free throws.</p><h3>Will Duquesne Win at Home?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne's season struggles continued with a 62-59 home loss to Saint Peter's on Tuesday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Dukes were -5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading 28-26 at halftime, Duquesne allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31, leading to another close defeat.</p><p>Duquesne struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 59 points on 36.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, with 36.4% shooting on two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Dukes hit 14 free throws at a 63.6% rate and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Jahsean Corbett led the team with 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Halil Barre contributed 13 points and 8 boards in 19 minutes of action.</p><p>Duquesne's defense put up a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposition hitting only 12 of 33 attempts, also at 36%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duquesne allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% clip. They sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 63%. Duquesne also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Predators. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Predators winning this game by a score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 21-11-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 6 goals matching the pre-game line.</p> <p>The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory.</p><p>Carolina's offense took 45 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over Washington. Dmitry Orlov found the net twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and also picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Hurricanes scored once in the 1st period, added two more in the 2nd, and finished with an empty-net goal in the 3rd. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period but didn't allow another, leading to a 4-2 win over the Capitals. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Predators Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 10-17-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total went over the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>The Avalanche scored first, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators' goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with two empty-net goals in the final 1:14. Filip Forsberg scored his 7th goal of the season, while Gustav Nyquist added his 4th. Roman Josi netted his first goal of the season on a power play, and Steven Stamkos, who scored earlier in the second period, now has two goals this season.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They had 15 giveaways and saw five different players score in the game.</p><p>Nashville's defense will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Predators' defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Avalanche's goals came at 2:54 into the 2nd period and 17:43 into the 3rd.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Blues and Red Wings are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings will host the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Red Wings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Red Wings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Red Wings.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blues Grab a Win in Detroit?</h3><p>St. Louis improved to 15-16-4 with a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. The Blues covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second of the season, and added an assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s 4th goal of the year. Parayko was efficient, scoring on both of his two shots on goal. Jordan Kyrou also found the net for the 3rd time this season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues tallied three times in the second. Ryan Suter contributed two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed an early goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a crucial stretch between those two goals. Jordan Binnington recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense added 17 blocks and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Red Wings Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Detroit moved to 13-16-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for just 3.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both of the Red Wings’ goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>Dylan Larkin was the sole scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both of Larkin's goals came on power plays in the second period, with the first at 12:11 and the second at 5:22.</p> <p>Detroit fired 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist and Lucas Raymond his 10th on the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 into the first period, but they shut out the Sabres the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Goalie Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense contributed 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>UTSA and Coastal Carolina are both 6-6 on the season as they prepare to face off in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Monday, December 23rd. Kick-off is set for 11:00 ET, and the game will be played at Brooks Stadium in Conway. UTSA is considered the home team, even though it is a neutral site. The over/under line is at 57.5 points, and UTSA is -6.5 point favorites. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.</p><h3>COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Brooks Stadium at 11:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers winning this one by a score of 31 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Are The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers A Candidate To Pull Off An Upset?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina enters their Week 1 game against UTSA with a 6-6 record. On the road, they are 3-3, while their home record stands at 2-3. The Chanticleers have been favored in four of their 12 games, going 2-2 as the favorite. As the underdog, they are 3-4 this season, with an average scoring margin of -0.8 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Coastal Carolina is 4-7, with a 2-4 record on the road and 2-3 at home. They are 1-3 ATS as the favorite and 3-4 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 57.5 points. Coastal Carolina’s average over/under line this season has been 55.4 points, and their games have averaged 60.4 points. They have gone over the total six times, with an average margin of +5.0 points.</p><p>Coastal Carolina’s offense is averaging 29.8 points per game, placing them 40th in the nation as they head into week 1 against UTSA. They are ranked 76th in our offensive power rankings. The Chanticleers have focused on the run game, averaging 181.6 rushing yards per game on 36 attempts.</p> <p>Braydon Bennett leads the rushing attack with 727 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Ethan Vasko has thrown for 2,110 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, with a passer rating of 84. Coastal Carolina ranks 89th in passing yards per game.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 30.6 points per game. In their recent matchup against Georgia State, they gave up 27 points but managed to secure four interceptions. The defense allowed 428 total yards, including 202 rushing yards and 226 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 184.2 rushing yards per game against Coastal Carolina, ranking them 137th nationally. The secondary has given up 225.4 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 60.1% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 96.5, the highest in the country.</p><h3>Can The UTSA Roadrunners Win As The Favorite On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>UTSA comes into their Week 1 matchup against Coastal Carolina with a 6-6 record. They’ve been perfect at home, going 4-0, but have struggled on the road, where they are 0-6. The Roadrunners have been favored in five of their 12 games, going 3-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +0.9 points per game.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, UTSA is 5-5 overall, with a 4-0 record at home and 1-5 on the road. As the favorite, they are 3-2 ATS, and they’ve covered in all three home games as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>UTSA’s over/under record is 7-2-1, with their games averaging 63.6 points. This week’s line is set at 57.5 points, slightly above their average line of 56.8 points. Seven of their games have had higher lines, while seven have been lower.</p><p>UTSA’s offense has been centered around their passing game, ranking 12th in passing attempts and 13th in completions. They are 16th in passing yards, averaging 285.6 yards per game, and are 31st in scoring, with 32.2 points per game. Owen McCown has thrown for 3,168 yards and 24 touchdowns, with 9 interceptions, and has a passer rating of 93.</p> <p>Robert Henry Jr. leads the rushing attack with 706 yards and 7 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Willie McCoy is the top receiver, with 534 yards and 4 touchdowns on 28 catches. UTSA is ranked 97th in our offensive power rankings heading into this week.</p><p>UTSA's defense has allowed 31.3 points per game this season, ranking 81st nationally. They've given up an average of 273.6 passing yards per game, placing them 163rd, while opposing quarterbacks have a 92.6 passer rating and a 57.2% completion rate. Against the run, UTSA is 26th in the country, allowing just 112.9 rushing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Army, UTSA's defense allowed 29 points, giving up 338 rushing yards on 55 attempts, while allowing just 17 passing yards on two attempts.</p>

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<p>The Lakers are favored by 5.5 points in a non-conference matchup against the Pistons. The over/under line is set at 224.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently on a three-game winning streak and is 6th in the Western Conference. Detroit is 10th in the East and has a record of 12-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-120 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Detroit Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 12-17 on the season with a 133-125 road win over the Suns on Saturday. The Pistons, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 258, well over the pre-game line of 224.5.</p> <p>Detroit took control early, going on a 10-0 run to turn a 12-9 deficit into a 19-12 lead. They won the 1st quarter 41-26, but the Suns fought back in the 2nd, outscoring Detroit 33-23. The Pistons responded by winning the 3rd quarter 39-35 and entered the 4th with a 103-94 lead. Despite being outscored 31-30 in the final quarter, Detroit held on for the win.</p><p>The Pistons put up 133 points in their win over the Suns, shooting 55.1% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 48.7% clip. Cade Cunningham led the way with 28 points and 13 assists, while Jaden Ivey added 20 points and 8 assists, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Malik Beasley contributed 5 threes, finishing with 18 points. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Ivey and Jalen Duren each had 10 points in the opening period.</p><p>Despite giving up 125 points, the Pistons managed to secure a win over the Suns on Saturday. Detroit allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 33 in the 2nd, 35 in the 3rd, and 31 in the 4th. The Suns shot 57% from the field.</p> <p>The Pistons also allowed Phoenix to hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. The Suns went to the line 23 times, making 21 free throws. Detroit gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 13 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 16-12 on the season with a 103-99 win over the Kings on Saturday. L.A. picked up the road victory as +4 point underdogs, and the game’s total of 202 points fell well short of the 227.5-point line.</p> <p>Los Angeles took control early, leading 31-26 after the 1st quarter. The Kings narrowed the gap by outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd quarter, but L.A. regained momentum by edging Sacramento 25-24 in the 3rd. Both teams scored 22 points in the 4th quarter, allowing the Lakers to hold on for the win.</p><p>LeBron James led the Lakers to a 103-99 win over the Kings, finishing with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 54.2% from the field. D'Angelo Russell added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.</p> <p>The Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 25.7%, while shooting 48.2% overall. LeBron scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and 11 in the 2nd, adding 7 more in the 4th.</p><p>The Lakers' defense was solid throughout, limiting the Kings to just 99 points in their win. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing 24 points in the 3rd and 22 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles held Sacramento to 43% shooting, including just 27% from beyond the arc, where the Kings made 10 threes. The Lakers also sent the Kings to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Coyotes and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on NBCS. The Coyotes are favored by -1.5 in this Central divisional contest against the Blackhawks. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>ARIZONA COYOTES VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+146)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Coyotes Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Coyotes have an overall record of 26-33-5, which puts them in 7th place in the Pacific Division and 13th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, Arizona is 14-22.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, the Coyotes have gone 10-17-5, and they come into this game having won two straight games away from home. As the favorite, Arizona has gone 10-3-1 this year.</p></p><p>Arizona enters this game with a puck line record of 32-32 and a road puck line record of 18-14. So far, the team has 15 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by just one goal. Overall, the Coyotes have an average scoring margin of -0.4 goals per game.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 4-6 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is 5-9. In their last three games, Arizona's puck line mark is 1-2, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.5 goals per contest.</p> <p>This season, Arizona's games have an average of 6.2 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Coyotes come in with an over/under performance of 35-25-4.</p><p>Arizona has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>The Coyotes come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 24th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 28th in the league. Arizona's offense is currently ranked 15th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 23rd in the league.</p><p>Arizona's current leading scorer is Clayton Keller. This season, he has 23 goals, which puts him 50th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Keller has 30 assists this season.</p><p>The Blackhawks defense is currently 7th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 26th with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Connor Ingram has started 38 games this season. His current record stands at 18-16, and his save percentage is 0.87%.</p><h3>Will Chicago Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Blackhawks have gone 11-17-4 and have lost two straight games at the United Center. Against teams in the Western Conference, the Blackhawks have gone 9-27 and are 16th in the conference standings. Overall, Chicago has a record of 16-43-5 and are in 8th place in the Central Division.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Blackhawks have gone just 2-8 and have lost four of their last five games. As the underdog, Chicago has gone 15-42-5 this season and have been the underdog in 62 of their 64 games this year. In games against teams in the Western Conference, the Blackhawks have gone 4-17.</p></p><p>Chicago enters the game with a puck line record of 28-36 and an average scoring margin of -1.5 goals per game. So far this season, the Blackhawks have had six wins by multiple goals and 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Chicago has a puck line mark of 28-34, and their average scoring differential on the road is -2.2 goals per contest. In their last 10 games at home, the Blackhawks have gone 5-5 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Chicago's games are averaging 5.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.1. The Blackhawks currently have an over/under record of 24-38-2.</p><p>Arizona has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>The Blackhawks come into the game scoring an average of 2 goals per game, putting them 32nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 30th in the league. Looking at how the Blackhawks' offense is performing during power plays, they are 30th in power play goals and 26th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Chicago's current leading scorer is Jason Dickinson. This season, he has 18 goals, which puts him 101st in the NHL. Dickinson also comes into the game with 12 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Blackhawks head into the game ranked 7th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. So far, they are 26th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Arvid Söderblom has started 22 games this season. His current record stands at 3-18, and his save percentage is 0.611%.</p>

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