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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Despite Victor Hedman’s best efforts, the Tampa Bay Lightning came up short in Game 1. The Lightning trailed 3-0 just over a minute into the third period and Hedman’s two goals put some cosmetic touches on the outcome, but it wasn’t enough. The Bruins can put themselves in an excellent position by coming away with Game 2 on Tuesday night.

It was a pretty even game for the most part between the two best teams in the Eastern Conference in their second round best-of-seven series. The Game 2 line suggests a similar type of performance, as both teams are -110 with a total of 5.5 juiced on the under at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi"><strong>BetDSI Sportsbook</strong></a>.

Tampa Bay was better, but only slightly in most of the metrics at 5-v-5. Both teams had 25 scoring chances, but Tampa Bay got outscored 2-1 at 5-v-5. Tampa Bay had 11 high-danger scoring chances to nine for the Bruins.

It was mostly what we would expect. The Bruins were the best team in the regular season and they were on their way to the Presidents Trophy for the most points in the league. Their reluctance to come back and play the Round Robin left a bad taste in the mouths of a lot of bettors going into their series against the Carolina Hurricanes, but they had no issues there. Their performance in that series and in Game 1 has silenced most of those critics in a hurry.

The Bruins scored the only power play goal in Game 1. The Lightning had a 6-v-5 goal with the extra attacker on Hedman’s second tally. Otherwise, again, everything was really similar. That shouldn’t come as a shock to anybody. These two teams really stood out during the regular season. Tampa Bay was +40 in 5-v-5 goal scoring with 162 scored and 122 against. The Bruins were +36 in 5-v-5 scoring with 141 scored and 105 against.

Boston was first in Point% in the regular season at .714%. Tampa Bay was tied for third with .657%. It is kind of a shame that these two teams can’t even meet in the conference finals because that’s where they both belong.

In any event, what happens in Game 2 will probably dictate how this series ends up. If Boston can take a 2-0 series lead, it seems tough for Tampa Bay to win four of five. If Tampa Bay can even up the series, we’re in for a long one.

It did appear that it took Tampa Bay a little while to get into the flow of Game 1. They dominated the second period, but wound up on the short end of a 1-0 frame because Jaroslav Halak stopped all 18 shots. If the Lightning can carry the last 40 minutes into the 60 minutes in this game, they stand a great chance of evening up the series.

Halak was great in Game 1, but this could be a series in which the difference between Halak and Tuukka Rask is realized. Rask, who was one of the best goaltenders in the league during the regular season with a 22.51 goals saved above average mark, opted out to be with his family. Halak was really solid in his own right with an 8.83 GSAA in 41 games, but the ceiling for Rask is higher than it is for Halak.

Andrei Vasilevskiy had a 12.13 GSAA. He could have been better during the regular season and he’s played well enough in the playoffs to this point, but the Lightning may have had an uphill climb if Rask had stuck around in the bubble. With Vasilevskiy’s ceiling higher than that of Halak’s, the two teams are evenly matched in this series to say the least.

With that in mind, the Lightning were the better team for enough of Game 1 to give them the nod in Game 2. It is a bummer that Steven Stamkos is still out and his offense was needed in the first game of the series, but the Lightning have gotten some really nice minutes from guys like Brayden Point and Alex Killorn in these playoffs. The Lightning will need some more offensive zone starts in this game so that they can establish their attack and puck possession, but it seems like they should achieve that.

<strong>Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning (-110)</strong>
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<p>FOX will be covering the week three non-conference matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Wisconsin Badgers, set for 12:00 ET at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Both teams are 2-0 coming into this game. Alabama is favored by -15.5 points, with the over/under line currently sitting at 50.5 points. The money line odds are -765 for Alabama and +519 for Wisconsin.</p><h3>ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Camp Randall Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Alabama Crimson Tide winning this one by a score of 27 to 25</li><li>Even though we like the Alabama Crimson Tide to win, our ATS pick is to take the Wisconsin Badgers at +15.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Alabama Crimson Tide Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Alabama is now 2-0 after a 42-16 win over South Florida. The Tide were -30.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The over/under was set at 64.5 points, but the game finished with 58 combined points, resulting in the under hitting.</p> <p></p><p>After the first quarter, Alabama led 7-3, and they matched South Florida's score in the second quarter to go into halftime up 14-6. South Florida closed the gap to 14-13 in the third quarter, but Alabama dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Bulls 28-3 to pull away for the win.</p><p>Alabama's offense put up 395 yards in their 42-16 win over South Florida, with 196 of those yards coming on the ground. The Crimson Tide's ground game was especially effective, resulting in four rushing touchdowns. Jalen Milroe, who completed 63% of his passes for 199 yards, threw two touchdowns, with his longest pass of the day going for 46 yards to Ryan Williams. Williams led the team in receiving with four catches for 68 yards.</p> <p>Alabama's ground attack was led by Jam Miller, who averaged 9.3 yards per carry and finished with 140 yards on 15 attempts. Miller also found the end zone once in the game.</p><p>Alabama's defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 313 yards to South Florida in their most recent game. The Crimson Tide gave up 210 rushing yards on 45 attempts but held South Florida to just 103 passing yards on 16 completions. Overall, Alabama allowed 21 first downs in the game.</p><h3>Are The Wisconsin Badgers Going Win In At Upset At Camp Randall Stadium</h3><p>Wisconsin is now 2-0 after their 27-13 win over South Dakota. The game was played at home, and there were no betting lines available for this matchup.</p><p></p><p>The Badgers took control early, jumping to a 14-0 lead. South Dakota managed to add a field goal in the second quarter, and Wisconsin led 17-3 at halftime. The Coyotes narrowed the gap in the third quarter, and the Badgers led 20-13 heading into the fourth. Wisconsin sealed the win with a touchdown in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Wisconsin's offense put up 385 yards of total offense in their 27-13 win, with 171 yards coming on the ground. The Badgers picked up 23 first downs and added 214 passing yards. Tyler Van Dyke completed 63% of his passes for 214 yards, throwing one touchdown and finishing with a passer rating of 99.92.</p> 
<p>Cade Yacamelli was the leading rusher for Wisconsin, gaining 73 yards on just eight carries. C.J. Williams led the team in receiving with two catches for 53 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense was solid in their most recent game, holding South Dakota to 13 points and 239 total yards. The Badgers were particularly effective against the pass, allowing just 114 yards on 12 completions. However, they did have some trouble against the run, giving up 125 yards on 27 carries and one rushing touchdown.</p>

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Cardinals and Eagles game? Catch the action at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and the Eagles are the home favorites against the Cardinals in a Mid-American conference matchup.</p><h3>BALL STATE CARDINALS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles -1</p><p>This game will be played at George Gervin GameAbove Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cardinals Win in Ypsilanti?</h3><p>Ball State will be looking to snap a six-game losing streak when they take on Eastern Michigan. So far this season, the Cardinals are 8-8, including a 0-4 record in Mid-American Conference play. On the road, they have gone just 1-6, and their average scoring margin away from home is -13.3 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Ball State has gone 2-5, and they have been the underdog in seven of their 16 games. Most recently, they fell to Toledo by a score of 77-72. Over their last 10 road games, the Cardinals have gone just 1-9.</p><p>As the underdog, Ball State has an ATS record of 5-2 this season and they are 9-5 overall. On the road, the Cardinals are 3-4 vs. the spread and 4-6 in their last 10 road games ATS. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Ball State is 7-3.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Ball State games is 7-7, and today's line of 140.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (143.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points, and their over/under record during that span is 1-2.</p><p>The Cardinals' offense wrapped up their last game with 72 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 73.9 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Basheer Jihad who comes into today's matchup averaging 18.7. Jalin Anderson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 16.4.</p><p>So far, the Cardinals' defense is ranked 123rd in the country at 70.1 points per contest. So far, the Ball State defense is giving up an average of 6.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.8 times per game (544th).</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Eastern Michigan as Home Favorites</h3><p>Eastern Michigan will be looking to get back on track after dropping their last two games, including a 71-54 loss to Miami (OH). The Eagles are 8-8 overall and 1-3 in Mid-American Conference play.</p>

<p>At home, Eastern Michigan has been strong this season, going 4-2. Over their last 10 games at home, the Eagles have an impressive 8-2 record. On the year, they are 2-1 when favored.</p><p>Eastern Michigan has an ATS record of 7-6-1 this season, including a mark of 3-3 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles have gone just 2-7-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Eastern Michigan games is 7-6-1. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 144 and the average scoring total is 144.5, resulting in an average margin of 0.5 points. This year, 11 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's line of 140.5 and over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 67.9 points per game, Eastern Michigan struggled in their previous game. Against Miami (OH), the Eagles scored 54 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 31%. Tyson Acuff was the leading scorer for the Eagles, putting up 19 points. In addition, Julius Ellerbe contributed 11 points.</p><p>In terms of defense, Eastern Michigan is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 74.3 points per game. Against Miami (OH) in their most recent game, the Eastern Michigan defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Miami (OH) to hit 46% of their shots.</p>

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