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Beaver Stadium in University Park is the site for this SMU Mustangs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions first-round college football playoff matchup, set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st. The game will be broadcast on TNT, with Penn State coming in with an 11-2 record and the Mustangs also at 11-2. The over/under line is at 53.5 points, and Penn State is -9 point favorites at home. The money line odds are -330 for Penn State and +257 for SMU.<h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: SMU Mustangs +9This game will be played at Beaver Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.<h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Penn State Nittany Lions winning this one by a score of 27 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Penn State Nittany Lions to win, our ATS pick is to take the SMU Mustangs at +9</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The SMU Mustangs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3>SMU enters Week 1 against Penn State with an 11-2 record, going 5-2 at home and 4-0 on the road. They’ve been favored in nine of their 13 games, holding a 7-2 record as the favorite. At home, they are 4-2 as the favorite, while they’ve gone 3-0 on the road when favored. The Mustangs have a +17.7 average scoring margin and are 7-4 against the spread this season. They’ve covered in three of four road games and are 5-4 ATS as the favorite. SMU’s over/under record is 6-5, with their games averaging 59.4 points. Their average over/under line is 54.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 53.5 points.SMU’s offense is 6th in points per game, scoring 38.5, and they are 22nd in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Kevin Jennings has thrown for 3,050 yards with a passer rating of 105. He has 22 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, completing 66% of his passes. SMU ranks 15th in passing yards per game and 29th in rushing yards, averaging 181.1 on the ground. Brashard Smith leads the rushing attack with 1,267 yards and 14 touchdowns. Roderick Daniels Jr. has 599 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.SMU's defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 9th nationally by allowing just 94.5 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Clemson, they gave up only 64 rushing yards on 32 attempts. However, the secondary struggled, allowing 262 passing yards and four touchdowns.Opponents have averaged a 55.6% completion rate against SMU, with 232.7 passing yards per game, ranking the Mustangs 113th in the nation. On average, quarterbacks have posted a 77.1 passer rating against SMU’s defense.<h3>Are The Penn State Nittany Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3>Penn State enters their Week 1 matchup against SMU with an 11-2 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 6-1, and have a 4-1 record on the road. The Nittany Lions have been favored in 10 of their 13 games, and they’ve gone 10-0 as the favorite this season. Their average scoring margin is +17.2 points per game, and they are 6-6 against the spread. At home, they are 3-4 ATS, and they’ve gone 3-2 on the road. As the favorite, Penn State is 6-4 ATS this season. Penn State’s over/under record is 5-7, with their games averaging 50 points. This week’s line is set at 53.5 points, higher than 12 of their games this season. Their average over/under line has been 49.8 points, and they’ve exceeded the total by an average of 0.2 points per game.Penn State’s offense is averaging 33.6 points per game, ranking 22nd in scoring heading into week 11. However, they are 4th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is their strength, averaging 203.6 yards per game on 37.5 attempts. Nicholas Singleton leads the ground game with 838 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 2,894 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 109.Despite a tough outing against Oregon, where they allowed 45 points and 469 total yards, Penn State's defense has been strong this season, ranking 10th nationally by allowing just 16.4 points per game. They gave up 283 passing yards and four touchdowns in the game, while Oregon also rushed for 186 yards on 41 carries. Overall, Penn State's defense has allowed just 106.2 rushing yards per game (18th) and 178.5 passing yards per game (25th). Opposing quarterbacks have a 58.2% completion rate and a 77.3 passer rating against Penn State’s defense.

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ESPN will be covering this matchup between the Ohio Bobcats and Jacksonville State Gamecocks, set for 12:00 ET on Friday, December 20th, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The game is being played on a neutral site, and the over/under line is currently at 52.5 points. The Ohio Bobcats are the -2.5-point favorites as the game is being played as part of the StaffDNA Cure Bowl. Both teams come in with nine wins this season, and the Bobcats have a 10-3 record.<h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Ohio Bobcats -2.5This game will be played at Camping World Stadium at 12:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.<h3>WHY BET THE OHIO BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ohio Bobcats winning this one by a score of 32 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Ohio Bobcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Ohio Bobcats Pick Up A Win At Camping World Stadium?</h3>Ohio enters Week 14 with a 10-3 record, going 5-0 at home and 4-3 on the road. They’ve been favored in six of their 13 games, winning all six as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +11.8 points per game. Against the spread, Ohio is 9-3, including a perfect 5-0 record at home. They are 5-1 ATS as the favorite and 4-2 as the underdog. The over/under line for this week is set at 52.5 points. Ohio’s games have averaged 46.7 points, with their average line at 47.8 points. They’ve gone 6-6 against the over/under this season.Ohio’s offense is centered around their rushing attack, ranking 9th nationally with 213.9 rushing yards per game on 39.4 attempts. Anthony Tyus III leads the ground game with 1,111 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. The Bobcats are also 13th in third-down conversions, converting 48.1% of their attempts, and they are averaging 29.2 points per game. Quarterback Parker Navarro has thrown for 2,169 yards with a passer rating of 90, and he has 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Ohio is 88th in passing attempts per game and 91st in passing yards. Coleman Owen leads the receiving corps with 1,095 yards and eight touchdowns on 67 catches.Ohio's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 13th nationally by allowing just 17.5 points per game. They’ve been particularly strong against the run, giving up only 96.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 10th in the country. In their recent game against Miami (OH), Ohio’s defense allowed just 3 points and 190 total yards. They held Miami to 63 rushing yards and 127 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.<h3>Can The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3>Jacksonville State enters Week 1 against Ohio with a 9-4 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 6-1, but have struggled on the road with a 1-2 mark. The Gamecocks have been favored in eight of their 13 games, posting a 6-2 record as the favorite. They’ve covered the spread in six of ten games, with a 5-2 ATS record at home. As the favorite, they are 5-3 against the spread this season. The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Jacksonville State’s games have averaged 62.5 points, with an average line of 58.6 points. Their over/under record stands at 5-5.Jacksonville State’s offense is built around their run game, ranking second in the nation with 270 rushing yards per game. They are third in rushing attempts, averaging 46.4 per game, and are 11th in scoring, with 36.7 points per game. Tre Stewart leads the team with 1,601 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Tyler Huff has thrown for 2,179 yards, completing 60.6% of his passes, with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. His passer rating is 94. Cam Vaughn is the top receiver with 620 yards and four touchdowns. Jacksonville State is ranked 50th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1.Jacksonville State's defense turned in a strong performance in their latest game, allowing just 12 points against Western Kentucky. They limited the Hilltoppers to 229 total yards, including 88 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 141 yards through the air.For the season, Jacksonville State's defense is giving up 25.8 points per game. They rank 120th in the nation against the run, allowing 171.6 rushing yards per game, and 85th in passing yards, giving up 215.5 yards per game.

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ESPN will be covering the TransPerfect Music City Bowl matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers, set for 2:30 ET on Monday, December 30th, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Although Missouri is technically the home team, the game is being played on a neutral site. The Tigers are 9-3 on the season, and the current point spread has them as -2.5 point favorites over the Hawkeyes, who are 8-4. The over/under line is at 43.5 points.<h3>IOWA HAWKEYES VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +2.5This game will be played at Nissan Stadium at 2:30 ET on Monday, December 30th.<h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Iowa Hawkeyes winning this one by a score of 24 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Iowa Hawkeyes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Iowa Hawkeyes Pick Up A Win At Nissan Stadium?</h3>Iowa enters their Week 1 matchup against Missouri with an 8-4 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 5-1, but have struggled on the road with a 2-3 mark. The Hawkeyes have been favored in 10 of their 12 games this season, posting a 7-3 record as the favorite. Iowa’s over/under record is 8-3, with their games averaging 45.1 points. This week’s line is set at 43.5 points, and their average over/under line this season has been 40.2 points. The Hawkeyes’ ATS record is 5-5-1, and they’ve covered the spread in three of their six home games. As the favorite, they are 5-4-1 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +10.9 points per game.Iowa’s offense is ranked 69th in our power rankings heading into week 1, and they are 49th in points per game, averaging 28. Their strength lies in the run game, where they are 23rd in the nation with 200.6 rushing yards per game on 38.3 attempts. Kaleb Johnson leads the rushing attack with 1,537 yards, 21 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Cade McNamara has thrown for 1,017 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 76.Iowa's defense has been solid this season, ranking 7th nationally by allowing just 17.1 points per game. Against Nebraska, they gave up only 10 points, though they allowed 20 first downs and 334 total yards, including 144 rushing yards on 43 attempts and 190 passing yards. Opponents are averaging 118.1 rushing yards per game on 30.8 attempts against Iowa, while quarterbacks have posted a 76.6 passer rating, completing 62.6% of their passes for an average of 196.2 yards per game.<h3>Can The Missouri Tigers Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3>Missouri enters Week 1 against Iowa with a 9-3 record, going 5-0 at home and 2-3 on the road. They’ve been favored in six games this season, winning all six, and their average scoring margin is +9 points per game. Against the spread, Missouri is 7-3 overall, covering 4-1 at home. As favorites, they are 5-1 ATS, and they’ve gone 3-1 ATS at home when favored. Their over/under record stands at 4-6, with Missouri games averaging 49.2 points. The average over/under line is 50 points, and this week’s line is set at 43.5 points.Missouri’s offense heads into week 1 ranked 40th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 29.1 points per game. They have been strong on third downs, converting 46.7% of their attempts, which ranks 16th nationally. The Tigers are 25th in rushing attempts, averaging 39.9 carries per game, and they gain 172.6 rushing yards per contest. Brady Cook leads Missouri’s passing attack with 2,248 yards and a 63.3% completion rate. He has thrown nine touchdowns with just two interceptions, and his passer rating is 94. Nate Noel has rushed for 804 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Theo Wease Jr. has 809 receiving yards on 55 catches.Missouri's defense has been solid this season, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 20.1 points per game. They’ve given up an average of 134 rushing yards per game and 185.5 passing yards, which ranks 37th in the country.In their recent game against Arkansas, Missouri’s defense allowed 21 points, giving up 148 rushing yards and 229 passing yards, but they didn’t allow a passing touchdown.

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ESPN is set to broadcast the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, featuring the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Fresno State Bulldogs, from Albertsons Stadium in Boise. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd. The Huskies are the slight -1.5-point favorites, with the over/under line currently set at 42 points. The game is being played on a neutral site, and the money line odds are -128 for Northern Illinois and +107 for Fresno State. Northern Illinois comes in with a 7-5 record, while Fresno State is 6-6 on the season.<h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +1.5This game will be played at Albertsons Stadium at 2:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.<h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 22 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Northern Illinois Huskies Pick Up A Win At Albertsons Stadium?</h3>Northern Illinois enters Week 1 against Fresno State with a 7-5 record. They’ve gone 3-3 on the road and 3-1 at home this season. The Huskies have been favored in six of their 12 games, going 4-2 as the favorite.NIU’s ATS record is 4-5-1, with a 4-2 mark on the road and 0-3-1 at home. They’ve gone 1-4-1 against the spread as the favorite and 3-1 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin this season is +5.8 points per game.The Huskies’ over/under record is 4-6, with an average line of 44.9 points. They’ve averaged 42.7 points per game, and their average margin against the total is -4.6 points. This week’s line is set at 42 points.Northern Illinois has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 12th in the nation with 41.8 attempts per game, and they are 20th in rushing yards, averaging 208.6 yards per game. Gavin Williams leads the team with 741 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. Overall, the Huskies are 71st in scoring, with 24.2 points per game, and we have them ranked 104th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Ethan Hampton has thrown for 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns, but he has also been intercepted six times, and the team ranks 116th in passing yards per game.Defensively, Northern Illinois has been strong this season, ranking 12th nationally by allowing just 18.4 points per game. In their latest game, they held Central Michigan to 16 points and gave up only 204 total yards, including 92 passing yards, while forcing one interception. Opponents are averaging 113.2 rushing yards per game on 31.5 attempts against Northern Illinois, while quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of 77.3 and a completion percentage of 54.2%, averaging 169.2 passing yards per game.<h3>Can The Fresno State Bulldogs Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3>Fresno State enters Week 13 with a 6-6 record, going 3-2 at home and 2-4 on the road. They’ve been favored in seven of their 12 games, posting a 5-2 record as the favorite. At home, they are 3-1 when favored and 0-1 as the underdog.Against the spread, Fresno State is 6-4-1, with a +2 average scoring margin. They are 4-2-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-2 as the underdog, holding a 3-2 ATS record at home.Their over/under record stands at 4-7, with their games averaging 51.2 points. The average over/under line has been 49.6 points, and this week’s line is set at 42 points.Fresno State’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 18th in completions and averaging 244.7 yards per game. They are 56th in scoring, with 26.6 points per game, and are 93rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Quarterback Mikey Keene has thrown for 2,887 yards, completing 70.4% of his passes, with 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 95. Mac Dalena leads the receivers with 941 yards and eight touchdowns. Fresno State’s run game is struggling, averaging just 97.4 yards per game.Fresno State's defense has allowed 24.6 points per game this season, ranking 45th nationally. They’ve given up 217 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing 54.5% of their passes, the 15th-lowest percentage in the country. On the ground, Fresno State has allowed 139.1 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against UCLA, Fresno State’s defense gave up 20 points. They allowed just 76 rushing yards on 31 attempts, but surrendered 289 passing yards. UCLA finished with 20 first downs in the game.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Most of the focus for the Wednesday night college hoops card will be on Texas Tech vs. Texas, but we’ll be going in a different direction here at BangTheBook for January 13. We’ll check in on a different Texas team and look at the 9 p.m. ET matchup between Texas A&amp;M and Mississippi State.

The Bulldogs are favored by 5.5 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a> with a total of 132. We haven’t seen a ton of movement on either side or total here, as the total has gone up a point and the side has fallen basically by a half-point, but with -115 on the home favorite, we could be back up to 6.
<h3>Texas A&amp;M Aggies</h3>
Texas A&amp;M is just 3-7 against the number this season, so they have not fulfilled bettors’ trust in their performance levels this season. They are 6-4 straight up, but covers have been few and far between. After beating Auburn by a bucket on January, Texas A&amp;M followed up with a 24-point loss to a South Carolina team that hasn’t gotten into rhythm because of COVID and a 14-point to a very strong Tennessee team at home.

The Aggies have even gotten fortunate this season that opponents have only shot 61.1% from the free throw line. The win over Auburn wasn’t all that impressive, given that the Tigers have fallen way down this season and are actually winless in SEC play. Prior to that game, LSU beat Texas A&amp;M by 23, so this is a team that is 1-3 in conference play and none of the losses have been close.

Texas A&amp;M is shooting 53.5% on two-point shots, but just 29.9% on threes and they take a lot of them. The Aggies are coached by Buzz Williams, who had a 3 &amp; D style of play with Virginia Tech before moving on to College Station. The Aggies rank 53rd in the nation in 3P Rate, with 43% of their field goal attempts coming from distance. Unfortunately, they don’t make a lot of them.

They are forcing the opposition to shoot a lot of threes. Their 3P Rate against is 48.7% and that is 342nd in the nation. Even in the win over Auburn, the Tigers canned 11 triples on 33 attempts. Opponents are shooting 34.5% from 3.

The problem for the Aggies is that they play at a very slow pace and also turn the ball over a ton. They’re giving up a lot of possessions with a 25.1% turnover rate and then they’re taking too many 3s as an inefficient jump shooting team.
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<h3>Mississippi State Bulldogs</h3>
Right from the jump, we have two areas to examine for Mississippi State. Three-point shooting and turnover rate. Ben Howland’s team is shooting 39.2% from 3, which ranks 19th in the nation. Their TO% on offense is 19.4%, which is around the national average. Those are two advantages for Mississippi State.

The Bulldogs are a terrible free throw shooting team and they get to the line a lot because they are a top-10 team in offensive rebounding percentage at 37.9%. Their free throw percentage of 63.2% is among the bottom 50 in the nation, but this is a team that has improved greatly since the two opening games of the season.

Mississippi State lost by 11 to Clemson and 11 to Liberty to open the year. Since then, the only losses for the Bulldogs have been double overtime losses to Dayton and Kentucky. They just clubbed Missouri by 15 and then snuck past Vanderbilt by three, but it was a tough spot against the Commodores and they managed to find a way to win, despite a 15-of-33 performance from deep by Vandy.

Mississippi State does shoot 39.2% from 3, but they don’t take many. They rank 338th in 3P Rate in the nation. They’ve taken 13 three-pointers in the last two games. That could be why we’ve seen some Texas A&amp;M money come in for this one. What the Aggies do defensively will force Mississippi State to change its offensive strategy a little bit.
<h3>Pick &amp; Analysis</h3>
This is actually a fascinating game. Mississippi State does not defend the three well and A&amp;M will chuck from anywhere. A&amp;M forces teams into threes and Mississippi State can make them, but doesn’t take them. It’s really an intriguing contrast of styles.

Texas A&amp;M’s turnover problems are really worrisome, even in a game where Mississippi State may really struggle. Both of these teams play at slow tempos, so I’m looking at under 132. Mississippi State’s offensive style doesn’t jive with what A&amp;M will force them into and I’d expect the Aggies to throw some possessions away.
<h4>Pick: Under 132</h4>
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One of the more entertaining divisions in all of the National Football League for the 2023 season will be the AFC East. The division was interesting already, and now a veteran quarterback has moved into the division.



The Bills could be the team to beat in all of the AFC, the Jets have Aaron Rodgers, Tua, and the Dolphins still have a ton of talent, and Bill still leads the charge for the Patriots. When the dust settles, which team is going to take the divisional title. Here is a look at the 2023 Odds (<a href="/s/betdsi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at BetDSI</a>) to win the AFC East



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-buffalo-bills-120">Buffalo Bills +120</h2>



The Buffalo Bills are the team to beat in the division, because they have the most talent in the division. The Buffalo Bills ran away with the division a season ago, only to fall early in the postseason. Josh Allen is coming off a season where he threw for 42 touchdowns, and more than 5,000 yards. The biggest loss for Buffalo coming into the season was Tremaine Edmunds.



The Chicago Bears will now welcome his services as a stud linebacker. Buffalo was able to great Von Miller, one of the most feared edge rusher’s in the game. The Bills also grabbed Dalton Kincaid, a tight end. Injuries play a huge factor in the National Football League, but barring big injuries, this team should win the division.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-york-jets-270">New York Jets +270</h2>



The Jets added Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers during the offseason. But, what will the Jets get out of the aging veteran quarterback? The Packers struggle through most of last season, and really were not much better than the Jets.



New York was solid on the defensive side of the football, allowing the fourth fewest amount of points. If the Jets can figure out how to win close games, they may have a chance of being there in the end of the season. You can grab the Jets at +270.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-miami-dolphins-300">Miami Dolphins +300</h2>



Many feel the Dolphins have some pretty good value at +300 to win the division. The 2022 version of the Dolphins offense was hot early and then slowed up. Tua Tagovailoa had several injuries, and the team ended up with a 9-8 record. Head coach Mike McDaniel has some talented players, including the pair of receivers in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.



Those two combined for more than 3,000 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns a season ago. The Dolphins will look for Bradley Chubb and Jalen Ramsey to help on the defensive side. This is a dangerous team heading into 2023.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-england-patriots-800">New England Patriots +800</h2>



The Patriots are a team, that if they get some things figured out from a season ago, could be super dangerous. The Patriots will send Mac Jones out under center. They will need him to stay consistent and hope to find his top targets all season long.



The Patriots were successful in low-scoring games, but if the scores started to mound up, they were in big-time trouble. The Patriots have gone 7-9, 10-7, and 8-9 in the three seasons since Tom Brady left the franchise.



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Enjoy the 2023 National Football League season. This is bound to be a great season, and we expect some fireworks from this division, the AFC East!

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At 7:30 ET on Saturday, August 17th, the Jaguars and Buccaneers will face off at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. This week two pre-season matchup is currently lined with the Jaguars as -3 point favorites and their money line odds at -177. There is no TV coverage for this one, and the over/under line is sitting at 37.5 points.<h3>TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars -3This game will be played at EverBank Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, August 17th.<h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Jaguars winning this one by a score of 26 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 37.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Buccaneers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3>After a 7-7 tie at halftime, the Buccaneers came out of the half and scored a field goal to take a 10-7 lead in their week one pre-season matchup against the Bengals. This one ended with the Buccaneers coming out on top by a score of 17-14.Heading into the game, the Buccaneers were 6-point underdogs, and with the final score being 17-14 in their favor, they not only won straight-up but also covered the spread.Despite not finding the endzone through the air, the Buccaneers' offense did enough to come away with a 17-14 win over the Bengals. They finished with 22 first downs and 254 yards passing on 38 attempts.However, their passing game was limited to just 144 yards and 60% completion percentage for Kyle Trask, who threw one interception. The running game was led by Sean Tucker with 68 yards, averaging 6.8 yards per attempt, and their top receiver was Ryan Miller with 42 yards.Despite not coming up with any sacks in their most recent game against the Bengals, the Buccaneers' defense was able to hold them to just 36 yards rushing on 13 attempts. In the passing game, they allowed 252 yards and 23 completions, finishing with a 62.2% completion percentage allowed.For the game, the Buccaneers' defense allowed just 12 first downs and held the Bengals to 288 yards. However, they did allow two passing touchdowns and finished with a tackles for loss differential of -1.<h3>Will The Jaguars Win At Home Over The Buccaneers?</h3>Heading into the 4th quarter, the Jaguars are leading the Chiefs 23-10 in this AFC South matchup. Our Jaguars' vs. Chiefs pre-season week one point spread pick is to take the Jaguars at -2.5, as we have them winning 26-13. With the line sitting at 2.5 in favor of the Jaguars, they are also in a good position to cover the spread.As for the point spread lines and over/under lines, the Jaguars are in line to cover, and with the O/U line sitting at 40 points, the teams' combined scoring is just 39 points.The Jaguars' offense finished with 18 first downs in their 26-13 win over the Chiefs, and they really got things going through the air, finishing with 246 yards passing on 29 attempts. C.J. Beathard was their leading passer, going 7/14 for 125 yards, with one touchdown and a passer rating of 104.On the ground, Jacksonville finished with 102 yards rushing. D'Ernest Johnson was their leading rusher, finishing with 31 yards on five attempts. And in the passing game, Josiah Deguara led the team with 42 yards receiving.The Jaguars' defense was excellent on third downs in their most recent game vs. the Chiefs, allowing just a 15.4% conversion rate. They also made life difficult on the Chiefs' passing game, holding them to just 158 yards through the air and not allowing a passing touchdown.For the game, the Jaguars' defense came away with five sacks and held the Chiefs to just 22 completions on 27 passing attempts (81.5% completion percentage).

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The Red Wolves and Dukes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The Dukes will host the game at Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and James Madison is favored by -5.5 vs. Arkansas State in a Sun Belt conference matchup.<h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: James Madison Dukes -5.5This game will be played at Pensacola Bay Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.<h3>WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will James Madison pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Arkansas State Shock Everyone at Pensacola Bay Center?</h3>Arkansas State heads into this game as the underdog, as they have been in 14 of their 33 games this season. They have gone 4-10 in those games, and are 18-15 overall.

On the road, the Red Wolves are 8-12, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -3.4 points per game.As the underdog this season, Arkansas State has an ATS record of 8-5-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Red Wolves have gone 7-2-1 vs. the spread. On the road, Arkansas State has an ATS mark of 11-8-1 this year and they are 5-4-1 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.This season, the over/under record for Arkansas State games is 14-19-1, and today's over/under line of 153.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this season (153.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 140 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 2-8.Coming off their recent game, the Arkansas State offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Appalachian State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.1%, and they made 5 threes. Taryn Todd is leading the team in scoring at 12.7 points per contest. Caleb Fields has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.2 going into the game.As they prepare for the upcoming game, Arkansas State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.7 points per game (290th). In today's game, the Arkansas State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 65 points.<h3>Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3>James Madison has been dominant at home this season, going 15-1 and outscoring opponents by an average of 17.2 points per game. They have won nine straight games at home and have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.

Overall, the Dukes have gone 30-3 this season, including a 12-0 record in non-conference games. They are currently riding a 12-game winning streak and have gone 18-3 in Sun Belt Conference games.James Madison's ATS record this season is 18-14, and they are 16-13 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dukes are just 4-6 ATS.This season, the over/under record for James Madison games is 15-16-1 and today's line of 153.5 is similar to the average over/under line of 152.8 in their games. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 149 points.Coming off their recent game, the James Madison offense tallied 73 points in a matchup against Texas State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.7%, and they made 10 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Noah Freidel with 28 points. Xavier Brown also added 11 points for the Dukes.At this time, the Dukes' defense is positioned 92nd in the country, permitting 69.1 points per game. In their previous game vs. Texas State, the Bobcats finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 68 points vs. James Madison.

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