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<p>Betting on today's Flames and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Ducks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Ducks winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+115)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Calgary Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 18-14-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up by the 15:32 mark of the third. However, Edmonton responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Calgary’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hampered by 22 giveaways. Calgary was shut out in the first period before Mantha’s goal at 15:27 in the second, and Sharangovich’s goal came at 15:32 in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Oilers, including the game-winner at the 9:50 mark of the 3rd period. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, but the defense will need to tighten up early, as they gave up the first two goals of the game. The first came just 20 seconds into the 1st period, and the second came at the 11:48 mark. They also gave up an empty-net goal with 3 seconds left in the 3rd.</p><h3>Can Anaheim Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Ducks fell to 17-18-4 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> 

<p>Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. They trailed 3-0 before finally scoring in the third period. Brock McGinn got the Ducks on the board at 10:16 in the third, but the Blackhawks responded with another goal before Mason McTavish scored for Anaheim with just 4 seconds left.</p><p>Anaheim’s offense managed 39 shots on goal, but only broke through in the third period of their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish followed with his own second goal, which came on a power play with just four seconds left.</p> <p>Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the year, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal. Ryan Strome also contributed with his fourth assist. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, allowing the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play, and another at 7:03 in the 1st period. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Bulls face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulls are hosting the game at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and South Florida is favored by -12.5 against Bethune-Cookman in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Bethune-Cookman at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Bethune-Cookman Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Bethune-Cookman dropped to 2-8 on the season after an 84-61 road loss to West Virginia on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +23.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Bethune-Cookman trailed 41-30 at halftime and were outscored 43-31 in the second half. The combined points of 145 went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Bethune-Cookman's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 61 points while shooting 36.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they connected on only 22.2% of their three-point attempts, hitting 4 of 18 from deep.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 27 points, shooting 46.7% overall and 50% from three-point range. Amani Hansberry was efficient as well, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, contributing 16 points.</p><p>Despite Bethune-Cookman allowing 84 points, they struggled defensively, giving up 46% shooting from the field. Their opponents hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 17/32.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bethune-Cookman allowed 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 90% of their free throws.</p><h3>Are South Florida Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>South Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after an 88-67 road loss to Utah State on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 155, exactly matching the over/under line.</p> <p>USF trailed 37-31 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 51 points while scoring 36.</p><p>In their latest game, South Florida put up 67 points, shooting 46.2% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Mason Falslev led the way with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from three-point range and shooting 55.6% overall. Quincy Ademokoya was efficient from deep, knocking down 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 12 points on 66.7% shooting.</p><p>South Florida's defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 41 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida held their opponent to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p>

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>The Mustangs and Tar Heels are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ACCN. The Tar Heels will host the game at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 166.5 points, and North Carolina is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. SMU.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 166.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mustangs Offense Score Enough in Chapel Hill?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>SMU dropped to 11-3 on the season after a tough 89-62 home loss to Duke on Saturday. Entering the game as +8 underdogs, the Mustangs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 41-32 at halftime, SMU struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 48. The total points for the game hit 151, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>SMU struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 23.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they connected on just 44% of their free throws, going 11 for 25 from the line.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Boopie Miller added 21 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from deep, while Tyrese Proctor contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite SMU's defensive efforts, they gave up 89 points while holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Mustangs limited the damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 5 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting rate.</p> <p>SMU sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 11 shots for 44%. The Mustangs also allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Tar Heels Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina improved to 9-6 on the season with a narrow 74-73 win over Notre Dame on Saturday. The Tar Heels were favored by four points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, falling short of the 155.5 over/under line.</p> <p>UNC led 39-32 at halftime but allowed Notre Dame to score 41 points in the second half, while they managed 35 points of their own.</p><p>North Carolina's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They were dominant inside, hitting 70% of their two-point attempts (21/30), while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 77.8% (14/18).</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 27 points, shooting 61.1% overall, though he was just 2/7 from three. Markus Burton added 23 points in 23 minutes, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Braeden Shrewsberry contributed 16 points, hitting 4/11 from deep, while Tae Davis chipped in 17 points, going 0/1 from three.</p><p>North Carolina's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 25 of 57 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, with 18 of 34 two-point attempts going in.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Carolina's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 16, shooting 76%. The Tar Heels allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

SMU Mustangs vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are favored by 9.5 points and are currently 8th in the Western Conference. The Heat are 9th in the East and have lost three straight.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at Chase Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 218.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-104 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Heat Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Miami fell to 17-17 on the season after a 123-118 loss to the Kings on Monday. The Heat entered the game as +4 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 241 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 217.5.</p> <p>Miami started strong, leading 28-23 after the 1st quarter, but a 27-19 2nd quarter by the Kings put them behind. The Heat responded with a dominant 31-18 3rd quarter, going on an 11-0 run to take the lead from 76-68 to 79-76. However, they couldn’t hold on, as Sacramento outscored them 34-24 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In the Heat's 123-118 loss to the Kings, Tyler Herro led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip. Miami struggled from deep, shooting just 26.2% with 11 made threes, and finished the game with a 42.2% overall field goal percentage.</p> <p>Herro scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, while Terry Rozier and Bam Adebayo each contributed 18 points. Jaime Jaquez added 8 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, and Haywood Highsmith scored 8 of his 14 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Heat put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 4th, giving up 34 points in a 123-118 loss to the Kings. Overall, Miami held Sacramento to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat limited the Kings to 13 made threes on 34% shooting. Miami sent Sacramento to the line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws. The Heat finished with 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Warriors?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 18-17 on the season after a 129-99 home loss to the Kings on Sunday. Golden State, who were -3.5 point favorites, not only lost outright but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 228, narrowly surpassing the pre-game line of 225.</p> <p>Golden State found themselves in a hole early, trailing 36-21 after the 1st quarter. They made a push with an 11-0 run, closing the gap to 40-39, but Sacramento pulled away again, leading 105-75 going into the 4th quarter. The teams played to a 24-24 tie in the final period.</p><p>In their 129-99 loss to the Kings, the Warriors struggled offensively, with Stephen Curry leading the way with 26 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Andrew Wiggins added 18 points, while Moses Moody contributed 13 points, knocking down 3 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Golden State made just 12 threes, shooting 34.3% from deep and 45.7% overall. Curry scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter, while Moody added 7 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Warriors struggled against the Kings, giving up 129 points on 51% shooting. Sacramento scored 36 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 2nd, putting Golden State in a deep hole. The Warriors allowed 30 points in the 3rd before holding the Kings to 24 in the 4th.</p> <p>Golden State had a tough time defending the three, as the Kings hit 19 threes at a 44% clip. Sacramento also went 20/22 from the free-throw line. The Warriors allowed 10 offensive rebounds but came up with 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Sharks. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Sharks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+207)</li><li>The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can The Golden Knights Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 27-9-3. Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net.</p> 

<p>Vegas didn’t cover the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal, with Brett Howden’s 6th goal of the season coming 2:15 into overtime. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, netting his 7th goal of the year. Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal and later assisted on William Karlsson’s 2nd goal of the season. Hanifin also picked up another assist on Howden’s game-winner, bringing his assist total to 5 for the season.</p> <p>Despite scoring 4 times, the Golden Knights were held scoreless in the first period and recorded 13 giveaways. They found the net twice in the second period, added another in the third, and clinched the win with Howden’s overtime goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game and another late in the 3rd period, but they held on in overtime for a 4-3 win. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also finished with 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will San Jose Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>With a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks fell to 13-23-6 this season. San Jose held a 1-0 lead at one point, but Vancouver’s Pius Suter scored with just 26 seconds left in the game to seal the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 5. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover.</p><p>San Jose took 23 shots on goal but only managed to find the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>William Eklund picked up his seventh assist on Granlund's goal, and Tyler Toffoli earned his fifth assist. The Sharks struggled with giveaways, committing 16 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

A huge Friday night card is a rarity in college basketball, but nothing is normal about this hoops season. Friday night just means that we have a lot of games to handicap and also a lot of games on the card to consider. It also means a lot of Friday/Saturday back-to-backs, so keep that in mind.

Of all the games on the board, only one ranked team is in action and that is the Michigan Wolverines. That means it’s a good night for us to do what we do best and find an under-the-radar game from a mid-major or low-major conference and highlight it. We got a nice, easy winner that way with USF and Santa Clara under last night.

Tonight, we’ll put Cal State Bakersfield and UC Riverside in the spotlight. The last time we did a Big West game, it went over really well as Sunday night’s chase game between Cal State Northridge and Cal State Fullerton. We’ll hope for the same here, as Riverside has been bet up from -2.5 to -4 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 122.5.
<h3><strong><u>Cal</u></strong><strong><u> State Bakersfield Roadrunners</u></strong></h3>
The Roadrunners haven’t necessarily outsmarted teams the way that the Road Runner outsmarted Wile E. Coyote on the Looney Tunes, but Rod Barnes’s team is off to a 5-1 start as a first-year member in the Big West Conference. Coming over from the WAC, the Big West provides a lot more stability and a much easier travel schedule for the boys from Bakersfield.

To this point, they’ve taken it all in stride. The lone conference blemish is a one-point overtime loss to Long Beach State in the team’s first-ever Big West contest. A sweep on the island over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors was a really impressive feat last week and now Bakersfield will vie for more dubs back on the mainland.

The first thing to know about the Roadrunners is that they are a methodical bunch. Bakersfield ranks 336th in adjusted tempo per Bart Torvik and keep in mind that not all 355 teams are playing this season. Bakersfield has been bad on offense for the season with a 45.3% eFG% on offense. They’re only shooting 30.9% from 3 and 45% from 2. In conference action, those numbers have improved to 32.3% and 45.6%, respectively.

There are two things that set Bakersfield aside from the rest in this conference, though. The first is that they play good defense. By adjusted defensive efficiency, this is the second-best defense in conference play and the second-best team at forcing turnovers. The other thing that Bakersfield does well is pull down offensive rebounds. Their 43.4% ORB% mark in conference action is tops and their 41.5% mark overall is second in the nation.

One way to make an inefficient offense better is to get second-chance looks at the rim. Bakersfield is only shooting 55.6% on “close twos” as defined by Torvik and has only converted 72.2% of dunk attempts. Some positive regression is likely on offense here.
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<h3><strong><u>UC Riverside Highlanders</u></strong></h3>
First-year head coach Mike Magpayo has done really well with Riverside to this point. The Highlanders have shot the lights out from distance, coming in at 39.3%, which is 18th in the nation. They are inside the top 100 on 2P% as well. Somehow, they are 335th in the nation in FT% at 60.6%.

Riverside takes a lot of threes, though they have taken them at a lower rate in conference play. They’ve also been the best offense by two-point percentage in the conference so far at 54.2% en route to a 3-1 conference mark. They’ve also really buckled down defensively, holding opponents to a 27.9% mark from distance and a 43.1% mark on two-pointers. Both of those rank in the top 20 nationally.

How much can things have really changed, though? Magpayo is seemingly doing an excellent job, but this is a Riverside team that was 320th in the nation in 3P% defense last season. They were a losing team in conference play under David Patrick. Patrick did improve the program greatly in his two seasons, but got an offer to be an assistant at Arkansas and took it. Magpayo was his assistant here.

The Highlanders have five guys shooting at least 40% from three-point range, which seems unlikely to continue. They are also shooting 46.5% in the mid-range, which is an area of the floor where other teams are actively trying not to shoot from because it is a shot with generally less return on investment than threes or close twos.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
In other words, I look at Riverside as a regression candidate and I look at Bakersfield as a real handful for teams seeing the Roadrunners for the first time. They were a quality program in the WAC with a physical brand of basketball that we don’t typically see from the Big West schools. It isn’t anything that Riverside has seen to this point.

Bakersfield’s physicality has the chance to put this game at the free throw line often. They are a much better free throw shooting team. Riverside doesn’t force turnovers and Bakersfield is so good on the offensive glass that the Roadrunners should end up with more possessions.

Despite the line move against me here, I like Cal State Bakersfield +4.
<h4><strong>Pick: Cal State Bakersfield +4</strong></h4>
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<p>Looking to win big? The Lions and Gaels face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN2. The Gaels are hosting the game at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -14.5 to win at home against Loyola Marymount.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Marymount Lions +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Loyola Marymount at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Lions Chances on the Road</h3><p>Loyola Marymount fell to 8-7 on the season after a 96-68 home loss to Gonzaga on Saturday. The Lions entered the game as +16 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 164 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>LMU trailed 46-28 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40.</p><p>Loyola Marymount managed just 68 points in their last game, shooting 38.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 24 attempts, and went 18 for 25 from the free-throw line, good for 72%.</p> <p>Graham Ike and Khalif Battle were standouts, with Ike scoring 27 points on 12 of 16 shooting and Battle adding 26 points, hitting 10 of 12 shots, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Will Johnston also knocked down 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>Despite Loyola Marymount's defensive efforts, they gave up 96 points in their last game, even while holding their opponent to 38% shooting overall. The Lions limited them to 41% on two-point attempts, with 13 makes on 31 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Loyola Marymount's defense saw their opponent hit 8 of 24 threes, a 33% clip. They also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 72%. The Lions allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Saint Mary’s improved to 12-3 on the season with an 81-58 win over Portland on Saturday. The Gaels, who were -18 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 28-19 at halftime, Saint Mary’s exploded for 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 139 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 68.4% of their free throws, going 13-for-19 from the line.</p> <p>The Gaels grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Augustas Marciulionis led the way with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Jordan Ross and Max Mackinnon each connected on 50% of their 3-point attempts, with Ross adding 14 points and Mackinnon contributing 12.</p><p>Saint Mary's Gaels put on a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent's two-point attempts, allowing just 13 made shots on 34 tries, a 38% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 78%. The Gaels allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Loyola Marymount Lions vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>At 3:30 ET, the Tigers and Cyclones meet at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for a week 1 NCAAF game. TV coverage is provided by ESPN, and the game takes place on Friday, December 29th. In this non-conference clash, Iowa State comes in as 8.5 point road favorites against the Tigers. Check out my recommendations and betting analysis by continuing to read.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium at 3:30 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 33-25 in favor of Iowa State.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Memphis at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 57.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 58 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Grab a Win in Memphis?</h3><p>So far, the Memphis Tigers are 9-3, including going 4-0 on the road and 3-3 at home.</p><p>Heading into this week's matchup with Iowa State, the Tigers have been favored in seven games and the underdog in three. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 4-5-1.</p><p>In 12 games played, the average over/under line for Memphis' games has been set at 59 points. These contests have seen an average combined score of 68.7 points, resulting in an OU record of 8-2.</p><p>Memphis comes into the game with an offense averaging 39.7, which places them at 11th in the NCAA rankings. Their passing game has them ranked 16th nationally, with an average of 301.4 passing yards. In the rushing department, they're 73rd in the nation, with 393 rushing attempts per game for the season.</p><p>Memphis' defense sits at 121st for points allowed, allowing 29 points per game. So far, teams have been averaging 253.2 passing yards per game against them (145th nationally). On the ground, they're yielding 172.3 rushing yards, ranking them 126th in college football.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Iowa State?</h3><p>With a 7-5 record, the Iowa State Cyclones take on Memphis. Their road record so far is (4-2) and at home (2-3).</p><p>So far, Iowa State has been favored five times and the underdog in six games. This has led to an ATS record of 6-5 and an average scoring differential of +4.6.</p><p>This season, Iowa State has an over/under record of 5-6. Their games have, on average, produced a combined total of 47.9 points, with the typical over/under line being 44.5 points.</p><p>Iowa State enters the game on offense with an average of 26.2, ranking them 61st in the NCAA. Their passing game has them at 66th in the nation, with an average of 228.2 passing yards per game. On the ground, they're at 94th in rushing yards, with an average of 352 rushing attempts per game this season.</p><p>Iowa State's defense ranks 76th in points allowed, with 21.7 points given up per game. Teams have been averaging 217.7 passing yards against them (82nd nationally). On the ground, they've conceded 132.9 rushing yards, putting them 53rd in college football.</p>

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Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
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<p>The Runnin' Rebels and Broncos are set to face off at 10:30 ET on FS1. The Broncos will host the game at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Boise State is favored by -7.5 to win at home against UNLV.</p><h3>UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like UNLV at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Rebels Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>UNLV improved to 9-5 on the season with a 79-73 home win over San Jose State on Saturday. The Runnin' Rebels entered the game as -10.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>UNLV seemed to be in control after leading 44-26 at halftime, but they allowed San Jose State to score 47 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 35 points themselves.</p><p>UNLV put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-13, and connected on 68.2% of their free throws, making 15 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Josh Uduje led the way with 18 points, while Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points and 6 assists. Sadraque NgaNga contributed 11 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, hitting 2-for-2 from three-point range.</p><p>UNLV's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 23 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 52% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Runnin' Rebels allowed 6 threes on 13 attempts, with the other team hitting 46% of their shots. UNLV also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 for a 68% rate. The Rebels gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Boise State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Boise State fell to 10-4 on the season after a 76-68 loss to San Diego State on Saturday. The Broncos, who were -4 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Boise State trailed 33-32 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 43-36 by the Aztecs.</p><p>Boise State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 23.3% of their three-point attempts (7/30), contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 37.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, but they found success inside, shooting 56.5% on two-point attempts (13/23).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Broncos were strong, connecting on 84% of their attempts (21/25). Miles Byrd led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep and shooting 53.3% overall. Chris Lockett Jr. added 16 points, knocking down 3 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Boise State's strong defensive effort, they allowed 76 points in their last game. The Broncos held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, with 20 made baskets on 53 attempts.</p> <p>Boise State's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they limited their opponent to 7/30 shooting, or 23%. However, their opponent capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 25 attempts for 84%.</p>

UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Boise State Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Lobos and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on CBSS. New Mexico is favored by -7.5 in this Mountain West conference contest against Wyoming. The game's over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arena Auditorium at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Wyoming pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lobos Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Lobos improved to 11-3 on the season with a narrow 82-81 win over Nevada on Friday. Despite being -6 favorites, they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>New Mexico trailed 37-34 at halftime but tightened their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 36 to edge out the win.</p><p>The Lobos put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 18 attempts (27.8%), but were strong inside, connecting on 58.1% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 31 of 41 attempts, good for 75.6%.</p> <p>Kobe Sanders led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from the field. Nelly Junior Joseph and Donovan Dent each added 20 points, with Junior Joseph shooting 87.5% and grabbing 10 rebounds. Nick Davidson contributed 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>New Mexico's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 46% from the field on 23 of 49 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 31 shooting, good for 58%.</p> <p>From three-point range, New Mexico held their opponent to 5 of 18 shooting, or 27%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 41 times, where they hit 31 free throws at a 75% rate. New Mexico also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Win at Home?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wyoming improved to 8-6 on the season with a 70-65 road win over Air Force on Saturday. The Cowboys entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 135 went over the O/U line of 129.5.</p> <p>After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Wyoming clamped down defensively, holding Air Force to 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves to secure the win.</p><p>Wyoming's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 69.2% from beyond the arc, knocking down 9 of 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%.</p> <p>Wesley Celichowski led the way with 19 points, shooting 8 of 10 from the field, while Kobe Newton hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 16 points. Dontaie Allen was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Wyoming's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 65 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Cowboys allowed their opponent to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 28 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wyoming's defense conceded 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They did manage to limit damage at the free-throw line, where their opponent shot just 38%, hitting 5 of 13. The Cowboys gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the RedHawks versus the Cardinals? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN. Miami (OH) is favored by -1.5 in this Mid-American conference matchup the against Ball State. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS BALL STATE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ball State Cardinals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Worthen Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALL STATE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Ball State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami (OH) Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Miami (OH) improved to 7-4 on the season with a 93-79 win over Buffalo on Saturday. The RedHawks were -11.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 150.</p> <p>Miami (OH) led 46-39 at halftime and maintained their lead by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.</p><p>In their latest game, Miami (OH) put up 93 points, shooting 45.1% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 34 threes at a 50% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%.</p> <p>Ryan Sabol led the way with 25 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 75% from three. Tyson Dunn and Kam Craft each added 20 points, with Dunn also shooting 75% from deep. Brant Byers was perfect from three, hitting 6 of 6 in just 17 minutes.</p><p>Miami (OH) gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. The RedHawks held them to 40% on two-point attempts, but they struggled to defend the three, allowing 17 threes on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>The RedHawks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 shots, good for 80%. Miami (OH) allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Ball State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 75-67 win over Kent State on Saturday. The Cardinals went into the game as +10 point underdogs but not only covered the spread, they pulled off the upset on the road.</p> <p>Ball State led 36-31 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game was 142, going over the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>Ball State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field and hitting 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.9%, with their two-point shooting at 53.6% (15/28).</p> <p>VonCameron Davis led the way with 20 points, despite shooting just 36.8% overall. Jermahri Hill added 18 points and 6 assists, while Mickey Pearson Jr. contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% from the field and from three-point range.</p><p>Ball State's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a solid defensive effort that limited them to 35% shooting from the field. The Cardinals allowed 24 made field goals on 67 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ball State's defense gave up 9 threes on 34 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p>

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Ball State Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at H&PE Arena in Houston, TX. The odds for this Southwestern Athletic conference game currently have Texas Southern as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at H&PE Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Texas Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Grambling State Be The Talk of H&PE Arena?</h3><h3>Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grambling State’s season woes continued with a 73-55 road loss to Prairie View A&M on Saturday, January 4th, dropping their record to 0-11. The Tigers entered the game as -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-29 at halftime, Grambling State managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Grambling State's offense put up 55 points in their last game, shooting 55.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, with a strong 62.9% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 10 threes (30%).</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on only 2 of 8 attempts (25%). Tanahj Pettway led the way with 23 points, while Braelon Bush added 17 points and 6 assists, making 5 of 6 threes (83.3%).</p><p>Grambling State's defense struggled, giving up 73 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 of 34 two-point attempts to fall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tigers gave up 11 threes on 18 attempts, a 61% shooting clip. They also sent the opposition to the line 7 times, where they hit 6 free throws.</p><h3>Do the Tigers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas Southern’s season struggles continued with a 67-58 loss to Southern on Saturday, dropping them to 0-11. The Tigers were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 29-21 at halftime, Texas Southern scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Texas Southern struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.8%, but they did hit 82.6% of their free throws, going 19-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Johnson led the way with 20 points, hitting 5-of-9 from beyond the arc, while Zaire Hayes added 19 points despite shooting just 1-of-5 from three. The Tigers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Texas Southern's defense holding their opponent to just 67 points on 27% shooting, the Tigers couldn't come out on top. They limited two-point attempts to 12/43 and three-point shots to 5/18, both at 27%.</p> <p>Texas Southern sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they converted 19 free throws at an 82% rate. The Tigers also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Grambling State Tigers vs Texas Southern Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>Looking to win big? The Wolverines and Bruins face off at 10:00 ET on PEAC. The Bruins are hosting the game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and UCLA is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Michigan.</p><h3>MICHIGAN WOLVERINES VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Wolverines Ready for a Win at Los Angeles?</h3><p>Michigan improved to 11-3 on the season with an 85-74 road win over USC on Saturday. The Wolverines entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Michigan led 42-38 at halftime and outscored USC 43-36 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Michigan's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 52.7%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 41.7% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81% of their attempts.</p> <p>Danny Wolf led the way with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from three. Desmond Claude and Wesley Yates III each added 19 points, with Yates hitting 50% from deep. Tre Donaldson and Nimari Burnett also contributed 16 points, with Donaldson knocking down 4 of 6 threes.</p><p>Michigan's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 27 of 62 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 44 shooting, a 47% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Michigan's defense held their opponents to 6 of 18 shooting, or 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 14, shooting 63%. Michigan allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bruins Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UCLA's season record dropped to 11-3 after a 66-58 loss to Nebraska on Saturday. The Bruins, who were +3 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this road matchup.</p> <p>After a 24-24 tie at halftime, UCLA allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points (124) fell short of the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>UCLA's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 38.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, largely due to their poor three-point shooting, hitting only 4 of 28 attempts (14.3%).</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bruins were much more efficient, shooting 62.1% on two-point attempts. Tyler Bilodeau contributed 15 points on 6 of 9 shooting, while Brice Williams led the team with 16 points, despite shooting just 2 of 12 overall.</p><p>UCLA's defense held their opponent to just 66 points, with the Bruins allowing a 32% shooting performance overall. The opposing team managed to hit only 17 of their 52 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UCLA's defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 25 attempts, a 28% shooting rate. The Bruins also sent them to the line 29 times, where they converted 25 free throws.</p>

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

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This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

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<p>Facing off at 2:00 on Saturday, December 30th is the Auburn Tigers and Maryland Terrapins. This game will be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville TN. Carrying the game is ABC. This non-conference matchup has the Tigers as the 2.5 point favorite to come away with the win. Are the best play on the spread? Or is there more value on the Terrapins? Keep reading to find out.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Auburn Tigers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nissan Stadium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 27-23 in favor of Auburn.</li><li>Not only will Auburn pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 49.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 50 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Auburn Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>So far, the Auburn Tigers are 6-6, including going 3-2 on the road and 2-4 at home.</p><p>So far, Auburn has been favored five times and the underdog in six games. This has led to an ATS record of 6-5 and an average scoring differential of +5.3.</p><p>In 12 games played, the average over/under line for Auburn's games has been set at 50 points. These contests have seen an average combined score of 49.2 points, resulting in an OU record of 5-6.</p><p>Auburn's offense has put up an average of 27.2 points per game, placing them 57th in the NCAA rankings. Through the air, they've gained 157.1 passing yards on average, ranking 123rd in the nation. On the ground, they're holding the 16th position in rushing yards, with 473 rushing attempts per game this season.</p><p>Auburn comes into the game 77th in points allowed, allowing 21.9 points per game. Teams have been gaining 201.7 passing yards on average against them (50th). Against the run, they're giving up 161.3 yards, placing them 104th in college football.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Terrapins Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 7-5 record, the Maryland Terrapins take on Auburn. Their road record so far is (3-2) and at home (3-3).</p><p>Maryland has gone into eight games as the favorite this season and three games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 6-5.</p><p>So far in this season, Maryland has posted an over/under record of 7-4. On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 52.8 points, with the typical over/under line set at 49.7 points.</p><p>On the offensive side, Maryland has averaged 29.6 points per game this season. This figure has them 48th in the NCAA. Their passing game, averaging 284.8 passing yards, is ranked 25th nationally. In terms of rushing, they're 114th in rushing yards with an average of 348 rushing attempts per contest this season.</p><p>As we head into this week's game, the Maryland defense ranks 84th for points allowed, with an average of 23.2 points per game. Teams have been gaining 207.3 passing yards per game against them (62nd nationally). Against the run, they've given up 130.8 rushing yards, placing them 50th in college football.</p>

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