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<p>Apparently, video games can become a reality, and NASCAR is set to take over the Second City streets and the Chicago Loop on a circuit that was once only a reality in a virtual world.</p>



<p>With its origins in e-Racing, NASCAR has taken inspiration from its open-wheel counterparts like Formula 1, IndyCar, and Formula E and is turning part of South Lake Shore Blvd and Downtown Chicago into a street course for the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series’ this weekend.</p>



<p>Unlike the ovals that dominate the NASCAR schedule, or permanent road tracks and purpose-built racing facilities like Circuit of the Americas (CoTA) or Sonoma Raceway, the Chicago circuit will take the NASCAR drivers through Grant Park with Lake Michigan on the left, while the Drivers will zip past the Spearman sculpture through the turns 8-10 complex on East Congress Plaza that crosses Ida B. Wells Drive. The Grant Park Circuit features many straights that lead to heavy-braking zones and 90-degree turns.</p>



<p>Despite the unknowns and intangibles involved and the general competitiveness and unpredictability of most NASCAR races, Bangthebook has dug a little deeper to help your NASCAR Grant Park 220 betting picks be winning ones.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-will-road-course-success-street-circuit-success">Will Road Course Success = Street Circuit Success?</h2>



<p>NASCAR has had two non-oval events this season: the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas and the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway two weeks ago. While being good on road courses will be helpful on an entirely new circuit, can past road course success translate to NASCAR’s Chicago Street Circuit?</p>



<p>Unfortunately for 23 XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick (+650), success at CoTA did not translate to success at Sonoma. Reddick and Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron (+1200) engaged in a two-car battle that resembled Formula 1 more than NASCAR, breaking away from the pack at CoTA until caution flags bunched the field up. In the end, Reddick won the race, while late race caution flags helped drop Byron to fifth after capturing pole position and the stage 1 win. At Sonoma, Reddick finished 33rd.</p>



<p>Byron is among BangtheBook’s favored NASCAR picks and having an excellent season, with three race wins and ten top-ten finishes landing him second in the NASCAR Drivers’ Championship standings. However, despite looking ready for a jump to open-wheel racing at CoTa, Byron finished a respectable but somewhat disappointing 14th.</p>



<p>Byron bounced back with a sixth-place finish in Nashville, his seventh top-ten finish in the last eight races.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-hot-hand">The Hot Hand</h2>



<p>In the unpredictable world of NASCAR, there might not be a Driver with a hotter hand at the moment than current Drivers’ Championship leader Martin Truex Jr. (+775) While Truex Jr. finished 17th at CoTA - one of six finishes outside the top ten in his first seven races, Truex Jr. has been a force since his seventh place finish at Bristol.</p>



<p>Since Bristol, Truex Jr. has two race wins, five top-five, and eight top-ten finishes. There are two things to note about Truex Jr.’s recent run of form: he’s finished in the top five in the last four races, including finishing second in Nashville, and he was the winner at Sonoma and led the most laps.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bangthebooks-favored-contenders">BangtheBooks Favored Contenders</h2>



<p>While we can’t shine the light on every driver, we have three drivers you should consider as potential Grant Park 220 winners.</p>



<p>Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain (+1200) won his first race of the season at Nashville and currently sits third in the Drivers’ Standings. Chastain has had an up-and-down season but has collected eight top-ten finishes this season, including a tenth-place finish at Sonoma, while finishing 12th at CoTA.</p>



<p>Kyle Busch (+1000) has three race wins and ten top-ten finishes this season, including five top-ten finishes in his last five races, finishing second at Sonoma. Busch also finished second at CoTa, emerging from the late-race restart chaos.</p>



<p>Hendrick Motorsports Kyle Larson (+850) is Bangthebook’s last potential winner at Grant Park. Larson is always a betting favorite in most NASCAR races and has two race wins and eight top-ten finishes this season, including three top-ten finishes in his last three races.</p>



<p>However, BangtheBook’s NASCAR Betting Pick is to take Kyle Busch at +1000 to win the Grant Park 220.</p>



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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Mary's being favored by -4.5 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Win at Moraga?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 9-1 on the season after a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego on Tuesday. Utah State was a -10 favorite going into the game.</p> <p>After leading 39-32 at halftime, Utah State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Utah State put up 73 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 28.6% of their threes, going 8-for-28, and were 50% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 50% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, hitting 55.6% of his shots, while Karson Templin contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Aggies allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. The Aggies also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's improved to 9-2 this season with a 73-68 win over Merrimack on Thursday. Playing at home, the Gaels were -20.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.</p> <p>Saint Mary's led 32-26 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points to Merrimack after the break, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 19 for 84.2%.</p> <p>Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen both scored 18 points, with Saxen grabbing 12 rebounds and Murauskas adding 11 boards and 4 assists. Augustas Marciulionis also contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Saint Mary's allowing 68 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 attempts. The Gaels gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponents shooting 41% from deep. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Saint Mary's gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Senators and Oilers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Senators in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Ottawa Be The Talk of Rogers Place?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 18-13-2. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.</p> 

<p>Three different players contributed to the Senators’ scoring. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period, followed by a goal from Brady Tkachuk in the second. Tim Stützle added an empty-net goal in the third to seal the win.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They were held scoreless on the power play and picked up five assists, including Tim Stützle’s 10th of the season on Tkachuk’s goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build off their previous performance, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Are the Oilers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 20-11-2. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl kicked things off with his 9th goal of the season, while Jeff Skinner added his 3rd. Zach Hyman, with his 3rd goal, found the net on a power play, and Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd of the year.</p> <p>After scoring twice in the first period, the Oilers were held scoreless in the second before Hyman’s power-play goal in the third. Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Oilers to a 4-2 win over Calgary. Defensively, Edmonton had 25 blocks and 2 takeaways, but they did give up two goals, one in the 2nd period and one in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cincinnati as the -29.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +29.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Grambling State at +29.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Grambling State Pull Off A Win at Fifth Third Arena?</h3><h3>Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers dropped to 0-9 on the season following a 76-70 loss to Norfolk State on Friday, December 20th. Grambling State was +7 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 146, exceeding the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Grambling State fell behind 47-33 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 37-29. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, Grambling State put up 70 points, shooting 44.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 attempts for a 23.8% rate, but connected on 57.1% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 15 of 17 attempts for an 88.2% success rate.</p> <p>Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Louis Hutchinson added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Kintavious Dozier also contributed 14 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Grambling State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed their opponent to hit 19 of 36 two-point attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grambling State's opponent shot 40%, making 6 of 15 three-point tries. The Tigers also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws at a 74% clip.</p><h3>Are Cincinnati Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bearcats improved to 9-1 on the season with a 66-59 win over Dayton on Friday. Cincinnati, playing at home, entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Cincinnati held a 25-17 lead at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 41 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, the Bearcats’ offense was able to do enough to secure the win.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, with 8 made threes on 29 attempts. They did manage to hit 76.2% of their free throws, going 16-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Dan Skillings Jr. led the Bearcats with 17 points, while Jizzle James added 14 points, hitting 4-of-6 from three-point range. Cincinnati grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Cincinnati's defensive efforts, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 attempts, shooting 76% from the stripe. The Bearcats also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Grambling State Tigers vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Buccaneers game? Catch the action at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN, as the Buccaneers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Southern matchup, Samford is favored by -5.5 vs. East Tennessee State. The over/under for the game is 155 points.</p><h3>SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Tennessee State Buccaneers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Freedom Hall Civic Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will East Tennessee State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Samford Shock Everyone at Freedom Hall Civic Center?</h3><p>Samford comes into today's game with a record of 17-3, including a perfect 10-0 mark at home. On the road, the Bulldogs have gone 4-3, and they are coming off a 78-68 loss to Furman.</p>

<p>So far this season, Samford has been the favorite in 13 of its 20 games, going a perfect 13-0 in those matchups. The Bulldogs' average scoring margin on the road is -1.9 compared to +18.2 at home.</p><p>As the favorite, Samford has been a strong bet this season, going 10-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have an impressive 9-1 ATS record. On the road, Samford has gone 4-3 vs. the spread this season and they have gone 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Samford has an over/under record of 8-9 this season and their games have averaged 161.8 points per game. Today's over/under line of 155 is lower than their season average over/under line of 155.4. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line and their last three games have averaged 152 points.</p><p>The Samford offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. Furman. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.8% while connecting on 9 threes. The team's top scorer is Achor Achor, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.9, while A.J. Staton Mccray also carries a PPG average of 13.4 into the game.</p><p>The Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 233rd nationally, allowing an average of 75.4 points per contest. So far, the Samford defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.6 times per game (680th).</p><h3>Will East Tennessee State Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>East Tennessee State enters this game as a 5.5-point underdog, and they have gone 3-8 on the road this season. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.6 points per game.</p>

<p>At home, the Buccaneers have gone 5-2, and they have a scoring margin of +2.4 points per game. They are coming off a one-point win over VMI and have gone 8-2 in their last 10 home games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, East Tennessee State has a 6-5 record vs. the spread. At home, they have gone 3-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bucs have an ATS mark of 6-4.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for East Tennessee State games is 11-7 and today's line of 155 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (142.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and the over/under record in their games over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>The East Tennessee State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 74 points vs. VMI. Overall their field goal percentage was 42% while connecting on 8 threes. The top scorer for the Buccaneers was Jaden Seymour with 22 points, while Ebby Asamoah also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>On defense, East Tennessee State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 70.5 points per game. In their previous game vs. VMI, the Keydets finished with a field goal percentage of 43% and a total of 73 points vs. East Tennessee State.</p>

Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

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

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

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

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

<p>Betting on today's Black Knights and Revolutionaries game? Catch the action at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC, as the Revolutionaries hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and George Washington is favored by -11.5 vs. Army.</p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles E. Smith Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Revolutionaries.</li><li>Not only will George Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Army Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Army dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 103-84 home loss to Cornell on Sunday. The Black Knights entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points in the game reached 187, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 156.</p> <p>Army found themselves in a 49-32 hole at halftime. While they managed to score 52 points in the 2nd half, their defense allowed 54 points over the same period, preventing any comeback attempt.</p><p>Army put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 40.7% from three, knocking down 11 of 27 attempts, and went 22 of 42 on two-pointers, good for 52.4%.</p> <p>Nazir Williams led the way with 20 points, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from deep. Cooper Noard also stood out, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points. Army dished out 18 assists, with Ryan Curry contributing 6 assists and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Army's defensive efforts, they allowed 103 points on 47% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, converting 52% of their two-point attempts (22/42).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Army's defense gave up 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws (63%).</p><h3>Will the Revolutionaries Win at Home?</h3><h3>George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Washington improved to 8-2 on the season with a 78-70 road win over Old Dominion on Saturday. The Revolutionaries entered the game as -8.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, George Washington’s defense stepped up, allowing just 35 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game ended at 148, matching the pre-game over/under line.</p><p>George Washington put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 41.2% of their threes, going 7-for-17, and made 50% of their two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, they connected on 62.2%, making 23 of 37 attempts.</p> <p>Christian Jones led the way, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep, for 17 points. Jaden Johnson, Gerald Drumgoole Jr., and Devin Ceaser each added 16 points, with Johnson and Drumgoole both shooting 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. Stephaun Walker and Darren Buchanan Jr. contributed 13 points each, with Walker grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>George Washington's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 43% shooting, with the other team making 20 of 46 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, George Washington's defense saw the other team hit 7 of 19 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 for 70%. George Washington gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the contest.</p>

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