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Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Bruins face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Bruins are hosting the game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 128.5 points, and the Bruins are favored to win at home vs. the Terrapins.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -3</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Pull Off a Win at Los Angeles?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Terrapins have a 7-4 record after falling to Indiana (65-53). The Terrapins have yet to win a game on the road, going 0-3, but have a strong 4-1 record at home. At the moment, Maryland sits below .500 with a 2-6 ATS record. Throughout their last ten games this season, Maryland is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Maryland's games have averaged 131.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 134.9 points. When analyzing the Terrapins' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 152 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Maryland offense ended with 53 points against Indiana. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 35.7% and made 2 threes. Offensively, the Terrapins hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 345th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 419th in terms of percentage and 341st in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far this season, the Maryland defense has been performing well, ranking 51st in the country at 64.6 points allowed per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.3 threes per game vs. UCLA. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.2%.</p><h3>Will the Bruins Win at Pauley Pavilion?</h3><p>UCLA will be hitting the court for their 11th game of the season, with a current overall record of 5-5. On the road, they have a record of 1-2, while at home they are 4-1. Prior to today's game, UCLA has a 3-4-1 ATS record. In their previous five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>UCLA's games have, on average, featured 127.9 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-7-0. Their average over/under line is currently 134.5 points so far. In the Bruins' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 131 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 68.5 points per game, UCLA struggled in their previous game. Against Villanova, the Bruins scored 56 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.7%. The team's top scorer is Sebastian Mack, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15, while Adem Bona also maintains a PPG average of 12.5 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far this season, the UCLA defense has been performing well, ranking 15th in the country at 60.9 points allowed per contest. In today's game vs. Maryland, the UCLA defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, UCLA made 16 free-throws vs. the Bruins.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Panthers and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on TBS. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Lightning being favored by -1.5 at home against the Panthers.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, April 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Panthers to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Panthers on the moneyline (-105)</li><li>The Panthers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Make it Happen in Tampa?</h3><p><p>Heading into the game, the Panthers have an overall record of 52-24-6, which has them in 1st place in the Atlantic Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference. They have won their last four games and have gone 7-3 in their last ten games. On the road this season, Florida is 26-11-4.</p>

<p>When playing in the Eastern Conference, the Panthers have gone 33-17, and they have been the favorites in 67 of their 82 games. As the underdog, Florida has a record of 6-5-4. Over their last three games, the Panthers have gone 3-0.</p></p><p>Florida comes into the game with a puck line record of 41-41. So far, they have had 33 wins by multiple goals and have gone 19-13 in games decided by one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Panthers have gone 12-3 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road this year sits at +1.1 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Florida has gone 7-3 against the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Florida is 5.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Panthers come in with an over/under record of 30-49-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Florida has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Panthers have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. So far this year, the Panthers are 38-19 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-4 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Florida will be looking for a good game from Sam Reinhart who leads the team in scoring with 57 goals, ranking 2nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 37 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning come into the season ranked 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Tampa Bay. For the season, they are ranked 17th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky gets the start and has made 58 starts this season. His record at this point is 36-17, and his save percentage is 0.948%.</p><h3>Can Tampa Bay Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, Tampa Bay is 25-11-5 and has been favored in 51 of their 82 games. For the year, the Lightning have gone 45-29-8 and are 6th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. In their last ten games, Tampa Bay has gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Lightning have gone 26-24 this year. Over their last five games, they have gone just 1-4. On the season, Tampa Bay has been favored in 31 of their 51 games as the favorite.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Lightning have a puck line record of 23-18 and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game. Overall, Tampa Bay has 34 wins by multiple goals compared to just 11 wins by one goal.</p>

<p>So far, the Lightning have gone 43-39 against the puck line, including a mark of 6-4 in their last 10 games. In their last three games, Tampa Bay has covered the puck line in all three contests.</p> <p>The average goal total for Tampa Bay's games is sitting at 6.8. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Lightning come in with an over/under record of 39-37-6.</p><p>Florida has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Lightning are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 5th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 22nd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Lightning offense is 1st in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the NHL.</p><p>Tampa Bay's leading scorer is Brayden Point. So far, he has 46 goals which is 8th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Point has 44 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning come into the season ranked 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Tampa Bay. For the season, they are ranked 17th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Florida, goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has started 52 games in this season. His current record is 30-20, and his save percentage stands at 0.879%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 4/25/24

<p>The Dons and Gaels are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN2. The Gaels will host the game at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. This West Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 133 points, and Saint Mary's is favored to win by -7 at home vs. San Francisco.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -7</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, February 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dons Win in Moraga?</h3><p>San Francisco heads into tonight's game as a 7-point underdog. They have gone 0-5 in their five games as the underdog this season. Overall, the Dons are 21-6, and they are currently riding a six-game win streak. They have gone 10-2 in West Coast Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, San Francisco has gone 6-4 this season, and they have won their last three games away from home. For the year, they have an average scoring margin of +5.6 on the road. In their most recent game, the Dons defeated Loyola Marymount by a score of 82-59.</p><p>As the underdog this season, San Francisco has an ATS record of 3-2. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-4 and they have gone 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three road games. For the year, the Dons are 15-11 vs. the spread.</p><p>San Francisco's over/under record this season is 13-13 and today's line of 133 is lower than the average OU line in their games (141.8). So far, 20 of their games have finished with more points than 133. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average of 144 points scored.</p><p>In their previous game, the Dons' offense finished with 82 points, which is right in line with their current average of 79 points per contest. Jonathan Mogbo is leading the team in scoring at 15.2 points per contest. Marcus Williams has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.7 going into the game.</p><p>So far, the Dons' defense is ranked 29th in the country at 65.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Loyola Marymount, the Lions finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 59 points vs. San Francisco.</p><h3>Will the Gaels Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Saint Mary's has gone 11-6, and they have won their last six games at home. On the year, the Gaels have gone 21-6, and they have won 13 straight games. In their most recent game, they defeated Pepperdine by a score of 103-59.</p>

<p>For the season, Saint Mary's has been favored in 23 of their 27 games, and their record as the favorite is 17-6. As the favorite, their average scoring margin is +14.0 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Saint Mary's has an ATS record of 11-12. Their overall ATS mark is 14-12. In their last three games at home, the Gaels have gone 1-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Saint Mary's has an ATS record of 6-4.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133 is similar to the average over/under line in Saint Mary's games this season (132.8). Currently, their over/under record is 13-13. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and over their last 10 games, the OU record is 5-5. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 133.</p><p>Saint Mary's' offense is coming off a good game, putting up 103 points vs. Pepperdine. Overall, they hit 61.8% of their shots from the field and went 7/8 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Gaels hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 109th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 228th in terms of percentage and 177th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Gaels' defense is presently ranked 2nd nationally, allowing an average of 57.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.8 threes per game vs. San Francisco. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.5%.</p>

San Francisco Dons vs Saint Mary's Gaels Betting Pick & Prediction 2/20/24

<p>One of the most interesting games of Week 9 in the NFL will be played between the divisional foes on Sunday, November 6, and here you can read the best Bills vs. Jets betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Buffalo is hoping for the fifth consecutive win when they visit New York at MetLife Stadium. The Bills are firm -12.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">BookMaker Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 46.5 points. These AFC East rivals have met twice in 2021, and the Bills were better each time.</p>



<p><strong>Bills beat the Packers for the fourth win in a row</strong></p>



<p>The Buffalo Bills (6-1-0, 4-2-1 ATS) didn’t play their best game against the Green Bay Packers, but they still took their chances and recorded a 27-17 home win. It was the fourth consecutive victory for the Bills, who got to an early 14-0 lead and were up all the time, handing the fourth straight defeat to Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.</p>



<p>Josh Allen completed 13 of 25 passes for 2018 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He added 49 rushing yards on six carries. Stefon Diggs led all the receivers with 108 yards and a touchdown on six catches, while Dawson Knox also found the end zone. Devin Singletary had 67 yards on the ground on 14 attempts, but Isaiah McKenzie scored a rushing TD in one of his two carries. Tremaine Edmunds had a monstrous display on defense with game-high 16 tackles.</p>



<p>S Micah Hyde (neck), WR Jamison Crowder (ankle), and T Tommy Doyle (ACL) are unavailable to play on Sunday against the Jets. S Jordan Poyer (elbow), LB Matt Milano (oblique), and T Spencer Brown (ankle) are questionable.</p>



<p><strong>Jets narrowly lost to the Patriots</strong></p>



<p>The New York Jets (5-3-0, 5-3-0 ATS) suffered the first defeat in five games as they fell short 22-17 to the New England Patriots at home. New York totaled 387 yards opposite New England’s 288, but the hosts committed three turnovers and scored just seven points in the second half, while the Patriots scored 16. Even after this loss, the Jets are still one of the most pleasant surprises of the season.</p>



<p>Zach Wilson completed 20 of 41 passes for 355 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Garrett Wilson caught six passes for game-high 115 yards, but Tyler Conklin was the one who received both Wilson’s TD passes. Denzel Mims contributed with 76 yards on two receptions. New York’s run offense was a non-factor in this loss as the Jets had just 51 yards on 15 carries. The Jets were quite aggressive on defense and sacked Mac Jones six times. C.J. Mosley didn’t record a single one, but he did lead the game in tackles with 13.</p>



<p>RB Breece Hall has been assigned to the injured reserve list due to a torn ACL and a minor meniscus injury. WR Corey Davis missed the previous game with a knee ailment, and it is up in the air if he will be available Sunday against the Bills.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Buffalo:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-8-1 ATS in the last 12 games in Week 9</li></ul>



<p><strong>New York:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games overall</li><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games following an ATS loss</li><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game</li></ul>



<p><strong>Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>There is no doubt that the Bills have more quality and are better in both offense and defense than the Jets. Still, the Jets are playing very well and will defend the home turf with everything they have, so I don’t think the visitors will have a field trip and an easy game at MetLife Stadium. The Bills have the best pass offense in the league, but the Jets have a top 10 pass defense, and Josh Allen/Stefon Diggs combo is going to be tested on Sunday. I am still going with the Bills to win, but the Jets will cover this one.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Jets at +13.5 (-133)</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>Buffalo has the best defense in the NFL that allows just 14.0 points per game, while New York’s is just outside the top 10 with 19.9 points per game allowed to the opponents. The only chance for the Jets to stay alive in this game is to make a low-scoring affair out of it because they don’t have the offensive firepower to compete with the Bills. Under is 5-0 in the Bills’ last five games overall; Under is 4-0 in Buffalo’s previous four road games, while Under is 4-0 in the Bills’ last four vs. AFC rivals.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 46.5 points (-110)</p>

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Odds, Pick, Prediction 11/6/22

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Lightning versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Panthers are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at FLA Live Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Lightning Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p><p>With a record of 35-25-6, the Lightning are currently in 6th place in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, Tampa Bay has gone 5-5 and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Lightning have gone 14-16-2, and they have been the underdog in 27 of their 66 games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Tampa Bay has a record of 19-19.</p></p><p>On the season, Tampa Bay has a puck line record of 33-33, and they have gone 14-18 on the road. Overall, the Lightning have 25 wins by multiple goals compared to just 10 one-goal victories.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games, the team's puck line record is 4-6, and they have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line in their last 10 road games. So far this year, the team has gone 17-22 vs. the puck line when they are the underdog.</p> <p>The average goal total for Tampa Bay's games is sitting at 6.8. The average over/under line for the season is 6.5. The Lightning come in with an over/under record of 32-30-4.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Tampa Bay has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Lightning come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 5th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 22nd in the league. Tampa Bay's offense comes into the game ranked 3rd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the NHL.</p><p>Tampa Bay's leading goal scorer is Nikita Kucherov. So far this season, he has 39 goals, placing him 6th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Kucherov has 73 assists this season.</p><p>Florida defense takes on the Lightning ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.7 shots per game against Florida. They also are 8th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Florida, goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has started 40 games in this season. His current record is 23-16, and his save percentage stands at 0.807%.</p><h3>Will Florida Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Panthers have gone 21-9-2 and have won eight of their last ten games. Over their last five games, Florida is 3-2 and 45-18-4 overall. In the Eastern Conference, the Panthers are in first place and have a record of 26-10 against conference opponents.</p>

<p>Against teams in the Atlantic Division, Florida has gone 12-4 this season. As the favorite, the Panthers have gone 39-13-2 and have been favored in 54 of their 67 games. In their last three games, the Panthers have gone 2-1.</p></p><p>Florida comes in with a puck line record of 34-33 and has gone 5-5 over their last ten games against the puck line. So far, the Panthers have gone 24-30 against the puck line when favored and have 28 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>At home, Florida has gone just 11-21 against the puck line and has a scoring margin of +.6 goals per game. Over their last ten games at home, the Panthers have gone 4-6 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Florida's games have an average of 5.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.3. The Panthers come in with an over/under performance of 24-40-3.</p><p>Tampa Bay has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Panthers have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 1st in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 32-15 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 9-3 record.</p><p>Florida's leading scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far, he has 46 goals which is 2nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Reinhart has 31 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers are currently 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.7 shots per game against Florida. They also are 8th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Tampa Bay, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 48 games in this season. His current record is 32-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.936%.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/24

The North Division final was supposed be Toronto vs. Edmonton. With the redesigned NHL Playoff format, the chances seemed as great as they had been in a long time for a Canadian team to have a legitimate chance at the Stanley Cup. Well, it turns out that the #3 and #4 seeds from the division advanced out of the first round.

The series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets gets underway on Wednesday night. Winnipeg is favored into the -140 range at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a> with a total of 5.5 on the game. It is a quick turnaround for Montreal, who just erased a 3-1 series deficit against the Maple Leafs. On the other hand, it is a long layoff for the Jets, who eliminated the Oilers in a four-game sweep on May 24.

That means we have a lot to discuss with this game.
<h2><strong><u>Montreal Canadiens</u></strong></h2>
A 3-1 lead isn’t a death sentence in the NHL Playoffs, but it is a hard hole to climb out of against any opponent, let alone the #1 seed from a division. The Montreal Canadiens succeeded, and did so in grand fashion with a 3-1 win in Game 7 on the road. The first two wins of the comeback came in overtime and the decisive Game 7 win was the first multi-goal win of the series for the underdogs.

Toronto had the second-most goals scored at 5-v-5 during the regular season. Montreal was 16th. Toronto, for all of their defensive and goaltending questions, also allowed eight fewer 5-v-5 goals. In every sense of the word, Toronto should have won the series and should have been a big favorite in the process.

In this series against Winnipeg, though, the playing field is a lot leveler. Montreal was +3 in 5-v-5 goal differential and Winnipeg was +8. One thing that Montreal did very well during the regular season that Winnipeg did not was generate scoring chances and avoid giving them up. The Canadiens had the second-highest SCF%, trailing only Colorado. Winnipeg was 21st in that department. Winnipeg gave up 101 more high-danger chances than they had on offense. Montreal was +34.

In other words, don’t sleep on the Canadiens in this series. They spent a lot of energy to beat Toronto, but they are a pretty capable 5-v-5 team and Carey Price could end up being the difference maker.

Price, the first star of Game 7, had a 2.24 GAA and a .932 SV% in the series. After a tough regular season and some time missed due to injury, he showed up when Montreal needed him most, as he stopped 103 of 109 shots over the last three games of the series against Toronto.
<h2><strong><u>Winnipeg Jets</u></strong></h2>
The story is also goaltending for Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck was outstanding against the Oilers with a .950 SV% on 159 shots. He only let in eight goals over the four games, as the Jets somehow managed to keep Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at bay for the most part. Hellebuyck’s 1.60 GAA was second only to Philipp Grubauer as far as first-round performances. His SV% currently leads the playoffs, even though Grubauer was strong in Game 1 against Vegas.

The Jets were not a particularly good 5-v-5 team during the regular season, but they had the great equalizer in Hellebuyck. The Jets were fifth in high-danger SV% and the 28-year-old workhorse was a difference maker with a 2.58 GAA and a .916 SV%. He had four shutouts during the regular season and has 24 in his terrific career.

The reality is that the Jets were thoroughly outplayed by the Oilers in the first round. Winnipeg had 94 scoring chances in four games at 5-v-5. Edmonton had 135. Edmonton had 60 high-danger scoring chances to just 39 for the Jets. Yet, Winnipeg outscored Edmonton 9-6 at 5-v-5. Hellebuyck truly was the difference.

The Jets aren’t lacking talent by any means. Guys like Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele, and Kyle Connor all filled up the stat sheet in the series. It’s just that the Jets really lack depth, particularly up front and don’t really get a whole lot of secondary scoring across the board.
<h2><strong><u>Canadiens vs. Jets Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
The question with the Canadiens here is just how much is left in the gas tank after such an emotional and demanding comeback against the Maple Leafs. Are they going to be good to go within 48 hours of that win? On the other side, the Jets have been sitting idle for over a week. It does seem like the early money is underestimating the fact that Montreal was a better 5-v-5 team than Winnipeg. Price is playing well.

I think it’s worth the shot on Montreal in Game 1 to go against the line movement here.

<strong>Pick: Montreal Canadiens</strong>

Canadiens vs. Jets Game 1 Free Pick - 06/02/21

<p>The 2021-22 college basketball season goes on Sunday, February 13, with the Big Ten Conference showdown at Carver-Hawkeye Center in Iowa City, so we have prepared the best Nebraska vs. Iowa betting pick and odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Cornhuskers meet the Hawkeyes for the first time this season. Nebraska is winless in two straight encounters with Iowa, and according to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>, the Cornhuskers are huge road underdogs this time around.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="nebraska-beat-minnesota-to-stop-its-horrible-slide">Nebraska beat Minnesota to stop its horrible slide      </h2>



<p>The Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-17; 1-12 Conf.) put an end to their ten-game losing streak with a 78-65 victory to the Minnesota Golden Gophers this past Wednesday. Playing as 1-point home underdogs, the Cornhuskers recorded their first conference win of the season, but they still sit bottom of the Big Ten standings.</p>



<p>Nebraska dominated Minnesota from start to finish, building an 11-point halftime lead. The Cornhuskers made 48.3% of their field goals and 38.9% of their 3-pointers. They also forced 18 turnovers and recorded 12 steals. Senior guard Alonzo Verge led the way with 22 points, four assists, and three steals, while freshman G Bryce McGowens added 16 points and four rebounds.</p>



<p>The Cornhuskers score 101.6 points per 100 possessions (196<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 43.4% shooting from the field (223<sup>rd</sup>) and 30.9% from beyond the arc (315<sup>th</sup>). They are No. 177 in the latest NCAA NET Rankings and No. 170 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<h2 id="iowa-routed-maryland-for-its-second-straight-win">Iowa routed Maryland for its second straight win    </h2>



<p>The Iowa Hawkeyes (16-7; 6-6 Conf.) are coming off a 110-87 thrashing of the Maryland Terrapins this past Thursday. It was their second win in a row and third in their last five outings, as the Hawkeyes put an end to a three-game ATS losing streak.</p>



<p>Iowa hammered Maryland as a 3.5-point road fave. The Hawkeyes went bonkers, making 60.0% of their field goals and 55.9% of their 3-pointers. Sophomore forward Keegan Murray and senior guard Jordan Bohannon led the charge with 30 points apiece, and Bohannon went 10-for-16 from beyond the 3-point line.</p>



<p>The Hawkeyes tally 119.2 points per 100 possessions (4<sup>th</sup> in the nation) on 46.0% shooting from the field (79<sup>th</sup>) and 35.2% from downtown (116<sup>th</sup>). They are No. 19 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 17 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Nebraska:</strong></p>



<ul><li>N/A</li></ul>



<p><strong>Iowa:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-4 ATS in the last 11 outings as favorites</li><li>11-4 ATS in the last 15 games played on Sunday</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-nebraska-vs-iowa-pick">Nebraska vs. Iowa Pick</h2>



<p>The Cornhuskers have won only two of their previous 17 games overall, but they’ve been covering at a steady pace, going 9-3 ATS over their previous 12 outings and 7-1 ATS in their last eight showings at home. Hereof, Nebraska is certainly capable of beating the line in this one, but I’m backing the Hawkeyes to cover, as this should be a favorable matchup for the visiting team.</p>



<p>Both Nebraska and Iowa have struggled to defend well in 2021-22. The Cornhuskers allow 101.7 points per 100 possessions (157<sup>th</sup> in the nation), while the Hawkeyes surrender 99.8 (110<sup>th</sup>). Also, both teams love to play at a fast pace, so the Cornhuskers could easily struggle to cope with Keegan Murray and his teammates.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Iowa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The over is 7-1-1 in the last nine meetings between Nebraska and Iowa. As I’ve already mentioned, they love to push the ball in transition, so riding that H2H betting trend makes sense. Nebraska plays at the ninth-fastest pace in the country, averaging 72.5 possessions per 40 minutes, while Iowa registers 70.2 (56<sup>th</sup> in the country).</p>



<p>Eight of Nebraska’s last 12 home contests have gone over the total. The over is 8-3 in Iowa’s previous 11 games overall, so give me the over on the totals.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Nebraska vs. Iowa Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/13/22

<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Hornets face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Alabama State is favored by -2.5 against Delaware State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 6:30 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Alabama State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hornets Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State improved to 3-6 on the season with a 73-60 road win over Grambling State on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Hornets not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 29-25 at halftime, Delaware State outscored Grambling State 44-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Delaware State's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 10 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 at the line.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 16 points, despite shooting just 35.3% overall. Martaz Robinson added 15 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range, while James Flippin, Muneer Newton, and Kaseem Watson each contributed 13 points, with Newton grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Delaware State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State's defense was particularly effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.</p><h3>Will the Hornets Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hornets fell to 3-7 on the season after a 71-54 home loss to Norfolk State on Thursday. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Alabama State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Alabama State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 44-21 at halftime. They showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Norfolk State 33-27, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Alabama State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 31% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.5%, and they hit only 11.5% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-26 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Hornets had 8 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, with TJ Madlock leading the way with 17 points. Brian Moore Jr. added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Christian Ings contributed 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Alabama State's defense held strong, giving up just 71 points while limiting their opponent to 31% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama State's defense was particularly effective, as they held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 26 attempts, an 11% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, a 68% success rate.</p>

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Was there any question whatsoever that the New York Knicks were going to present a huge challenge for their new coach, Tom Thibodeau? Somehow the team couldn't find the right combination with any number of mentors, including Phil Jackson, who couldn't quite make things work without some superstars to start with.

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<h4><strong>NBA Betting Odds: Cavaliers -3.5, Total 215.5</strong></h4>
The Cavs are off to a 3-0 start, and maybe this is a feather in the cap of head coach JB Bickerstaff, who always seems to be in a position to take over for a coach when he gets fired. I don't know if this is part of the assistant's culture (there's that word again), to take jobs where the head coach is vulnerable. He has taken over in Houston (after Kevin McHale got the ax), Memphis (after David Fizdale was fired) and then Cleveland, where the players almost had a revolt against John Beilein, who had come to the job with only college experience, most recently at Michigan.

Maybe the young players are going to have a real impact, particularly a couple of guards from the SEC. Collin Sexton, who played a year at Alabama, is averaging 27 points in the first three games, while Darius Garland, from Vanderbilt, averages 19.

But the guy who may be the difference-maker is Andre Drummond, acquired in a trade with Detroit last season, who is a four-time NBA rebounding champion and was considered by some to be too old for this rebuilding project,even though he's only 27. He is averaging over 20 points and 14 rebounds, and - here's the surprise - he is hitting 61% of his free throws. And it is indeed a pleasant surprise for Cavs fans, who know that he has been historically bad at the line, making just 46% for his career.

The Knicks lost their first two games by double digits, then beat the Milwaukee Bucks by 20 points (130-110). How in the world did they do that? Well, they absolutely stymied the Bucks from three-point range (7-38, or 18.4%), while making 16 triples of their own. That is a 48-21 edge from downtown, and that tends to make a difference.

What the Knicks have done rather well is defend those three-pointers, allowing just 25%. Here is their misfortune - the Cavs have not been the kind of team to have to rely on making those long-range shots. In fact, only one team in the league has attempted fewer than that. yes, they are 43.4% from out there, but they have proven to be proficient with Drummond on the inside and people like Sexton, the point guard, penetrating.

Thibodeau's team operates offensively a little like the Cavs, in that they don't shoot a lot of threes (27th in the league), although they are fairly accurate with them. Where there's a gap is that Cleveland can probably do a lot more on the inside, and they are one of the NBA's best at shooting two-pointers, while the Knicks are not in the top twenty.

New York has Mitchell Robinson and Nerlens Noel in the middle, and they are useful players, but they will have their hands full dealing with an offensive-minded Drummond. Not that we're all that sold with the Cavs, but we're not in awful shape laying points with them here.

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<p>The 49ers are the underdog with a +1.5 point spread as they face the Dolphins on Sunday, December 22nd at 4:25 ET. The Dolphins are favored with a -123 money line, and the over/under line is set at 46 points. This week 16 non-conference matchup is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The 49ers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the 49ers sit at 6-8 and rank 7th in our NFL power rankings despite having just a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs. San Francisco is 4-4 at home and 2-4 on the road, with a 1-4 record in division games. They are 5-9 against the spread, including 5-7 as the favorite and 0-2 as the underdog. Their O/U record is 7-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to an average line of 46.5.</p> <p>After snapping a three-game losing streak with a 38-13 win over the Bears in week 14, the 49ers couldn’t keep the momentum going, losing 12-6 to the Rams in week 15. San Francisco was a 3-point favorite at home but couldn’t get the win, and the 18 combined points fell well short of the 48.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the 49ers rank 14th in our offensive power rankings. They are 13th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 22.4, and 8th in yards per game with 365.1. San Francisco is 10th in passing yards per game (231.6) despite being 25th in passing attempts. They are 7th in rushing yards per game, averaging 133.5 on 28.1 attempts per game. The 49ers rank 10th in 3rd-down conversions but are 20th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 7th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Brock Purdy struggled in week 15, posting a passer rating of 45 after throwing for 142 yards and an interception on 14/31 passing. George Kittle led the team with 61 receiving yards, and Isaac Guerendo rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries. San Francisco scored just 6 points, with both field goals coming in the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>The 49ers' defense played well on third downs in their most recent game, holding the Rams to a 26.7% conversion rate. Despite this, the 49ers lost 12-6, with the Rams rushing for 142 yards on 38 attempts. The 49ers allowed just 160 passing yards on 16 completions, and Los Angeles did not score a passing touchdown.</p><p></p><p>San Francisco's defense also didn't record any sacks in the game. Overall, the 49ers gave up 302 total yards in the game, and the Rams were able to control the ball for 33 minutes.</p><h3>Will The Dolphins Win At Home Over The 49ers?</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the Dolphins sit at 6-8, putting them 2nd in the AFC East. Our power rankings have them 15th, and they have a 4.9% chance of making the playoffs. Miami is 5-5 in conference games and 3-2 in the division. They are 4-3 at home and 2-5 on the road.</p> <p>Miami has an average scoring margin of -2.6 points per game and is 5-9 against the spread. They have failed to cover in three straight games, including their week 15 loss to the Texans. The O/U record in Dolphins games is 6-8, with an average of 42 combined points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Dolphins rank 19th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 19.7 points per game, which is 21st in the NFL. They are 19th in total yards per game (324.1) and 14th in passing yards per game (222.6), despite ranking 8th in passing attempts. On the ground, Miami ranks 24th in rushing yards per game, with 101.4, on 26.3 attempts per game. They are 14th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 17th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 15, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 196 yards, with 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions, in a 20-12 loss to the Texans. Miami was shut out in the 1st and 4th quarters, scoring 6 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. De'Von Achane led the team with 41 rushing yards on 12 carries, while Malik Washington had 5 receptions for 52 yards.</p><p>In their 20-12 loss to the Texans, the Dolphins' defense allowed just 77 yards rushing on 20 attempts and held Houston to 181 total yards. Despite this, the Dolphins gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed the Texans to complete 69.2% of their passes. Miami's defense recorded four sacks and limited Houston to a 38.5% conversion rate on third down.<p></p>Miami's defense struggled to defend the big play in the passing game, as the Texans were able to score two passing touchdowns while gaining only 104 yards through the air. The Dolphins' offense was unable to capitalize on the strong defensive performance, scoring only 12 points in the game.</p>

<p>The Patriots are +652 on the money line as they face the Bills in a week 16 AFC East matchup. The Bills are -999 on the money line and are favored by -14 points. The game, which is being played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, is scheduled for 4:25 ET, and CBS is handling the television coverage. The over/under line is set at 46.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills -14</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 31 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -14</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Patriots Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With their playoff chances now at 0.0%, the Patriots rank 26th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 16. New England has lost four straight games, including a 30-17 defeat to the Cardinals in week 15. The Patriots were +6 underdogs in that matchup but couldn’t cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 5-8-1 this season. They’ve been underdogs in all of their games so far, and their average scoring margin is -7.1 points per game.</p> <p>New England’s O/U record stands at 9-5, with the over hitting in each of their last four games. Their games have averaged 41.1 points this season, while the O/U line has averaged 40.9 points.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Patriots rank 26th in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 17, and 29th in yards per game with 292.4. New England is 19th in passing attempts but ranks last in passing yards per game, averaging 173.1. On the ground, they are 18th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards per game, with 119.3. The Patriots are 27th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage, converting 34.3% of their attempts, but they rank 9th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Drake Maye threw for 202 yards on 19/23 passing in week 15, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Rhamondre Stevenson led the team with 69 rushing yards on 13 carries, and Kendrick Bourne had 3 receptions for 44 yards. The Patriots struggled on 3rd down, failing to convert any of their 6 attempts, but they scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips. New England scored 14 points in the 4th quarter after being held to just 3 points in the first 3 quarters.</p><p>In their 30-17 loss to the Cardinals, the Patriots' defense allowed Arizona to convert 66.7% of their third down attempts. They also gave up 163 rushing yards on 32 attempts, with a 5.1 average. Despite not allowing any passing touchdowns, the Patriots allowed Arizona to complete 78.1% of their passes for 232 yards.<p></p>New England's defense struggled to pressure the quarterback, finishing with no sacks and losing both the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. Overall, the Patriots allowed 395 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With an 11-3 record, the Bills sit atop the AFC East and rank 2nd in our NFL power rankings. Our projections give Buffalo a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division. The Bills are 6-0 at home and 5-3 on the road, including a 48-42 win over the Lions in week 15. They were 2.5-point underdogs in that game, but they came out on top in a high-scoring affair, with the teams combining for 90 points.</p> <p>Buffalo has an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game and is 9-5 against the spread this season. They are 7-3 ATS as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 9-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>We have the Bills sitting atop our offensive power rankings heading into week 16. They are 2nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 31.8, and 7th in passing yards per game with 238.8, despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 130.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 8th, on 28.3 attempts per game. Buffalo is 8th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and leads the NFL in red zone attempts, although they are 31st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Josh Allen has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 122 in week 15, with 362 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Lions. He hasn’t thrown an interception or been sacked in his last 3 games. James Cook rushed for 105 yards on 14 carries in week 15, and Ty Johnson led the team in receiving with 5 catches for 114 yards.</p><p>Despite allowing 473 passing yards, the Bills' defense gave up just 48 yards on the ground in their 48-42 win over the Lions. Buffalo's defense was tested with 15 rushing attempts and still managed to limit them to 3.2 yards per attempt. The Bills' pass rush was effective, recording three sacks and winning the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials.</p><p></p><p>Buffalo did allow five passing touchdowns and the Lions to convert on 46.2% of their third downs. The Bills' defense will look to improve in defending the pass in their next game.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Razorbacks and Tigers face off at 8:30 ET on SECN. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Missouri as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.</p><h3>ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</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>Can The Razorbacks Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Arkansas enters this game as a 5.5-point underdog, and they have gone 2-8 on the road this season. Their average scoring margin on the road is -14.5, and they have lost six straight games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Razorbacks are 10-10 this season, and they have lost three straight games. In Southeastern Conference play, Arkansas is just 1-6, compared to 9-4 in non-conference games.</p><p>Against the spread, Arkansas has struggled this season with a record of 6-14. On the road, their ATS mark is 0-6 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. As the underdog, the Razorbacks have gone 3-7 vs. the spread this year and they are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>The over/under record for Arkansas games this season is 13-7, and the average over/under line in their games is 150.5. Today's line of 143.5 is lower than that average, and 6 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 129 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Arkansas offense put up just 57 points vs. the Kentucky Wildcats. Overall, they are now averaging 75.2 points per game which is 178th in the country. Leading the team in scoring was Makhi Mitchell with 12 points. Tramon Mark also added 11 points for the Razorbacks.</p><p>At this time, the Razorbacks' defense is positioned 267th in the country, permitting 76.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Kentucky, the Wildcats finished with a field goal percentage of 32% and a total of 63 points vs. Arkansas.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Missouri as Home Favorites</h3><p>Missouri enters this game on a seven-game losing streak, and they have yet to win a game in the Southeastern Conference (0-7). The Tigers are 8-12 overall, compared to their 8-5 non-conference record.</p>

<p>At home, Missouri is 6-7 this season, and they have gone 4-6 in their last ten games at home. Overall, they are 7-5 when favored, and they come into this matchup as 5.5-point favorites.</p><p>As the favorite, Missouri has gone just 3-9 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have an ATS mark of just 3-7. At home, Missouri is just 2-11 ATS this year and their last 3 home games vs. the spread have resulted in an 0-3 record.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Missouri's games this season (149.8). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 73.6 points per game, the Missouri had a below average performance. They scored 64 points against South Carolina and had a field goal percentage of 47.1%. On the offensive front, the Tigers have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 205th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 292nd in terms of percentage and 146th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Tigers' defense is ranked 208th in the country at 73.5 points per contest. So far, the Missouri defense is giving up an average of 9.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.2 times per game (429th).</p>

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