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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice in the third period. Four different Blackhawks players found the net, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Calgary Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 15-12-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only managed to score twice. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha's goal. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 4:33 into the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the game and another at 11:48 in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed two more goals, including one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

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<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Bruins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Bruins are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Buffalo Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Buffalo dropped to 11-18-4 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. Buffalo entered as the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored the Sabres' only goal, which came at 11:39 in the first period. Buffalo’s defense held the Red Wings scoreless until the 7:49 mark of the second period, when Dylan Larkin tied the game. Larkin then added another goal for Detroit at 14:38 in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their recent 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the team's only goal. Tuch's 5th goal of the season came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a strong first period, allowing no goals, but they gave up two in the second, both on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Boston moved above .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 17-14-4. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 total goals fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense was limited to two goals in their 2-0 victory over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd on a power play. The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Boston's goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following at the 10:03 mark. Charlie McAvoy picked up his 3rd assist of the season, while Brad Marchand earned his 7th assist on Coyle's power-play goal.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits. They also blocked 27 shots from the Kraken.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Leathernecks and Lions. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lions at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Lindenwood is favored by -3.5 vs. Western Illinois in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS LINDENWOOD LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hyland Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-73 in favor of the Leathernecks.</li><li>Not only will Western Illinois 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 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Leathernecks Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Western Illinois improved to 4-5 on the season with a 71-68 win over Tennessee Tech on Tuesday. The Leathernecks were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, but the game’s total points (139) fell just short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 31-31 at halftime, Western Illinois outscored the Golden Eagles 40-37 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Western Illinois put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.5%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21, and were 80% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 10 attempts. The Leathernecks grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ryan Myers led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8% overall, while Ray Glasgow added 20 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Rodney Johnson Jr. contributed 19 points and pulled down 16 rebounds, despite shooting 38.1% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range.</p><p>Western Illinois gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 28 of their 66 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21/45 shooting for 46%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Illinois' defense held their opponent to 7/21 shooting, or 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8, an 80% clip. Western Illinois allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Lions Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Lindenwood’s season struggles continued with a 79-73 home loss to Tennessee Tech on Thursday, dropping their record to 2-7. The Lions were -3 point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Lindenwood couldn’t close the gap, scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 152 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Lindenwood's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 18 attempts for a 16.7% rate, while their two-point shooting was much more effective at 54.9%.</p> <p>Jaylon Johnson led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, shooting 53.8% overall. Reggie Bass also shot 53.8%, contributing 19 points, while Markeith Browning added 17 points despite shooting just 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Despite shooting 44% from the field, the opposing team managed to score 79 points against Lindenwood. They were effective inside, hitting 54% of their two-point attempts, going 28/51.</p> <p>The Lions did well defending the perimeter, holding the other team to just 3/18 from three-point range, a 16% shooting performance. However, they sent the opposing team to the line 16 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p>

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Lindenwood Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Wings and Canadiens game? Catch the action at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, as the Canadiens hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Red Wings come into this Atlantic division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Red Wings Ready for a Win at Montreal?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-15-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>Buffalo scored first, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second period to secure the win. Both of the Red Wings’ goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin.</p><p>Detroit's offense was held scoreless until the second period, when Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season, both on power plays. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but also had 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin's first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist. Lucas Raymond notched his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal of the game at 11:39 in the first period, but they locked things down from there, not allowing another goal. Cam Talbot finished with 31 saves and a 96.9% save percentage. Detroit's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p><h3>Can the Canadiens Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 13-16-3. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Christian Dvorak scored Montreal’s only goal at 14:28 in the third period. The Penguins sealed the game with an empty-net goal at 19:15 in the final period.</p><p>Montreal's offense managed 26 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak scored his first goal of the season, coming 5:32 into the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh.</p> <p>The Canadiens were held scoreless through the first two periods and struggled with 20 giveaways. They failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities and did not score on an empty net.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, with both coming from Sidney Crosby. The first was at 15:57 in the first period, and the second was a power-play goal at 18:40 in the second. After the Canadiens made it 2-1 in the third, they allowed an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, leading to a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's RedHawks and Catamounts game? Catch the action at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT, as the Catamounts hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 130.5 points, with Vermont being favored by -3.5 over Miami (OH).</p><h3>MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vermont Catamounts -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VERMONT CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Not only will Vermont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the RedHawks Grab a Win in Burlington?</h3><p>Miami (OH) fell to 5-3 on the season after a 76-57 road loss to Indiana on Friday. The RedHawks entered the game as +18.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined 133 points fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami (OH) trailed 39-36 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 37.</p><p>Miami (OH) struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.8% from the field and scoring 57 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit 11 of 32 three-point attempts, shooting 34.4% from deep. They also struggled from the free-throw line, making only 6 of 11 attempts (54.5%).</p> <p>Malik Reneau led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Myles Rice added 17 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots overall and 2 of 3 from three-point range. Oumar Ballo contributed 14 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field and dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Even with Miami (OH) allowing 76 points, their defense struggled, giving up 53% shooting from the field. The RedHawks had a tough time inside, where they allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The RedHawks allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Catamounts Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Vermont dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 65-60 road loss to Colgate on Sunday. The Catamounts entered the game as 1.5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Vermont trailed 28-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, where they were outscored 37-34. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Vermont struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.8% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, and they managed to score only 60 points.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo was a bright spot, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. He shot 72.7% overall. TJ Hurley added 19 points, despite shooting just 25% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Vermont's defense put up a solid effort, holding their opponent to 65 points on 41% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Vermont's defense limited the damage, with their opponent hitting 7 of 23 attempts for 30%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 77%.</p>

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Vermont Catamounts NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers made a nice recovery this season to get to a bowl game, and they made their first-year head coach look pretty good. The Western Michigan Broncos feature one of the country's leading rushers, although you might say that they underachieved at the wrong times.

Both teams wound up with a winning record, and they will meet up with each other in the First Responder Bowl, which is slated for Monday, December 30 at 12:30 PM ET at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas.

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Western Michigan (7-5 SU, 5-7 ATS) basically alternated wins and losses until a sudden three-game winning streak. But they finished up with a 17-14 loss to Northern Illinois. Coached by Tim Lester, a former quarterback at the Kalamazoo-based school, they made things really click on offense, and they have bona fide balance on offense.

Jon Wassink missed almost half the 2018 season with a foot injury, but this year he got to go the whole route. He's more than solid, throwing for 2904 yards and 19 TD's with 60% accuracy. The Broncos were a team that was very careful with the ball, and indeed they have committed just 13 turnovers.

Wassink is dangerous, but LeVante Bellamy is the anchor of this offense. He ran for 1412 yards and led the nation with 23 TD's on the ground. He gave them favorable down-and-distance situations, to the extent that WMU was 46.3% on third downs.

In the college football betting odds that have been posted on this game, Western Kentucky is the favorite:

<strong>Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -3.5</strong>
<strong>Western Michigan Broncos +3.5</strong>

<strong>Over 53 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 53 points -110</strong>

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Western Kentucky (8-4 SU &amp; ATS) had fired Mike Sanford after a 3-9 season and brought aboard Tyson Helton, brother of Clay Helton, USC's head man, as coach. He was Tennessee's offensive coordinator in 2018, Sam Darnold's quarterback coach at USC and was also at WKU as the coordinator when they were scoring a lot of points in 2014 and 2015.

He got off to a pretty rough start, with a 35-28 loss to Central Arkansas, an FCS entry, in the season opener. The defense really started picking up, and during one stretch, when they beat UAB, Old Dominion, Army and Charlotte, they gave up just 38 points. Defensive coordinator Clayton Moore was actually a holdover from Sanford's staff. His unit surrendered just 29.3% on third down.

With an injury to Steven Duncan, WKU had to turn to Arkansas transfer Ty Storey at QB, and he's been outstanding, with a 70% completion rate and 2209 yards. Lucky Jackson was his favorite target, hauling in 77 passes for 965 yards. The fact is, almost the whole offense came back this year. But one of the catalysts came from an unexpected place. Gaej Walker, a converted defensive back, ran for 1115 yards to give the 'Toppers a ground game, which is important, because they run the ball 48% of the time.

Some nice edges for WKU here. They protect well (allowed 18 sacks), they are hardly ever penalized (top five in that category), they can slow down a ground game, and they're very tough in the red zone. It's a good year for the Heltons - Clay kept his job and got USC back into the Top 25, and now Tyson will win his first bowl game. We're laying the points.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</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 Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Golden Lions. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Golden Lions at H. O. Clemmons Arena in Pine Bluff, AR. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southwestern Athletic conference contest is set at 155 points, with UAPB being favored by -1 at home against Prairie View A&M.</p><h3>PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS UAPB GOLDEN LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions -1</p><p>This game will be played at H. O. Clemmons Arena at 6:30 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Lions.</li><li>Not only will UAPB pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Prairie View A&M Be The Talk of H. O. Clemmons Arena?</h3><p>After losing their last two games, Prairie View A&M is 10-16 overall this season. The Panthers have gone 6-8 in Southwestern Athletic action and 4-8 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they have a record of 5-12.</p>

<p>So far this season, Prairie View A&M has been the underdog in 17 of their 26 games. They are 4-13 in these matchups. The Panthers' average scoring margin on the road is -11.1 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Prairie View A&M has struggled against the spread this season, going 7-10. On the road, the Panthers have an ATS mark of 8-9 this year and are just 3-7 vs. the spread in their last 10 road games. Their overall ATS record for the season is 9-16.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Prairie View A&M games is 14-11. Today's over/under line of 155 is higher than the average OU line in their games this season (144.3). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 140 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Prairie View A&M offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against Grambling State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.9%, and they made 6 threes. The top scorer for the Panthers was Brian Myles with 27 points, while Javontae Hopkins also added 27 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Currently, the Panthers' defense holds the 283rd rank in the nation, allowing 76.7 points per game. So far, the Prairie View A&M defense is giving up an average of 9.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.8 times per game (588th).</p><h3>Can the Golden Lions Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>UAPB will be looking to snap a two-game home losing streak when they take on Prairie View A&M. The Golden Lions are 2-5 at home this season, and they come into this game with an 11-15 overall record.</p>

<p>On the year, UAPB has been favored in six games, going 4-2 in those contests. They have gone 7-7 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play, and they are coming off a 75-67 loss to Alabama A&M.</p><p>As the favorite, UAPB has an ATS record of just 1-9 in their last 10 games. At home, their ATS mark is just 1-6 this season and 1-4 in their last 5. Overall, they are just 8-14-1 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for UAPB games is 14-9 and today's line of 155 is just below the average over/under line of 156.3 for their games this year. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2. So far this year, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 155.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 80.2 points per game, UAPB struggled in their previous game. Against Alabama A&M, the Golden Lions scored 67 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 31.8%. Leading UAPB in scoring vs. Alabama A&M was Rashad Williams with his 23 points. Joe French also added 16 points for the Golden Lions.</p><p>At this time, the Golden Lions' defense is positioned 337th in the country, permitting 82.2 points per game. Against Alabama A&M in their most recent game, the UAPB defense gave up a total of 75 points while allowing Alabama A&M to hit 39% of their shots.</p>

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs UAPB Golden Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

College Football Total Pick of the Week - Bowl Games

<p>You can catch this week 16 NFC matchup between the Saints and Packers on ESPN at 8:15 ET. The Packers are heavily favored with a money line of -879 and are -13.5 point favorites at home at Lambeau Field. The Saints' money line odds are +577, and the over/under line is set at 42 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS GREEN BAY PACKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Saints +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lambeau Field at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Packers winning this one by a score of 26 to 14</li><li>Even though we like the Packers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Saints at +13.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Saints Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>After two straight wins, the Saints couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 15, falling 20-19 to the Commanders. Despite the loss, New Orleans managed to cover the spread, coming in as 7.5-point underdogs. The O/U line was set at 44.5 points, and the teams combined for 39, marking the Saints’ third straight under.</p> <p>New Orleans is now 5-9, putting them 3rd in the NFC South. They rank 30th in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Against the spread, the Saints are 6-8, with a -0.2 average scoring margin. Their O/U record is 7-7, with their games averaging 44.4 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Saints rank 18th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 15th in the NFL in both points per game (22.1) and yards per game (334.6). New Orleans ranks 20th in passing yards per game, averaging 210.2 on 31.6 attempts per game. On the ground, they are 10th in rushing yards per game (124.4) and 8th in rushing attempts. The Saints are converting 37.4% of their third downs, which ranks 18th in the league.</p> <p>In week 15, New Orleans scored 12 points in the 4th quarter but fell short in a 20-19 loss to the Commanders. Spencer Rattler threw for 135 yards (10/21) and a touchdown, while Kendre Miller led the team with 46 rushing yards on 9 carries. Marquez Valdes-Scantling had 2 catches for 64 yards. The Saints converted 3 of 11 third-down attempts and went 1/2 in the red zone.</p><p>In their 20-19 loss to the Commanders, the Saints' defense allowed 189 passing yards on 25 completions. Despite this, they gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed the Commanders to complete 80.6% of their passes. The Saints' defense was able to get to the quarterback, recording an impressive eight sacks in the game.<p></p>Against the run, the Saints allowed 137 rushing yards on 35 attempts. Even though they struggled to stop the run, they did have eight tackles for loss in the game. On third down, the Commanders converted 52.9% of their chances.</p><h3>Are The Packers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the Packers sit 3rd in our NFL power rankings and have a 99.9% chance of making the playoffs. They are 10-4, with a +6.6 scoring margin and a 7-6-1 record against the spread. Green Bay is 5-2 both at home and on the road, but they are just 1-3 in division games, giving them a 0.6% chance of winning the NFC North.</p> <p>After a week 14 loss to the Lions, the Packers bounced back with a 30-13 win over the Seahawks in week 15. They covered the 3-point spread in that game, improving their ATS record to 7-6-1. The O/U line was 48 points, and the teams combined for 43, with the under hitting.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Packers sit 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 27.1 points per game. They rank 4th in the NFL in total yards, with 375.4 per game, and are 11th in passing yards, despite ranking 29th in pass attempts. Green Bay leans on its rushing attack, ranking 5th in attempts and 4th in yards, with Josh Jacobs posting 94 yards on 26 carries in week 15. The Packers are 15th in 3rd-down conversions and 26th in red zone efficiency, despite ranking 3rd in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Love has been outstanding, posting a passer rating of 123 in week 15, going 20/27 for 229 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. He had a 111 rating in week 14 and a 129 rating in week 13. Christian Watson led the Packers in receiving in week 15, with 3 catches for 56 yards, following a 114-yard performance in week 14.</p><p>Green Bay's defense was outstanding in their 30-13 win over the Seahawks, allowing just 128 yards passing and coming up with 7 sacks. They defended the run well, even though Seattle only attempted 16 rushes, allowing 80 yards on the ground.</p><p></p><p>The Packers' defense didn't give up any touchdowns through the air and limited Seattle to a 30.8% conversion rate on third down. Additionally, they picked off two passes and held the Seahawks to 60.6% completions.</p>

New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Another Saturday college football is upon us, bringing plenty of interesting picks and markets to choose from. This should’ve been Week 12 of the 2020 season, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, most of the conferences postponed the start of the season. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Anyway, the upcoming Saturday is full of exciting matchups, although some might be canceled because of outspreading the COVID-19 cases among the teams’ rosters. Here’s my best five betting picks, so let’s take a closer look.  </span>
<h3><b>Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes (-20.5)</b></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Two undefeated Big Ten teams take on each other, as the No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers visit the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The hosts are huge favorites for this conference showdown, but the Hoosiers hope to keep it close and make this clash interesting to watch. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Buckeyes are racking up a whopping 511.3 total yards per game. Their ground game is posting 208.7 yards per contest, but the Hoosiers’ run D is one of the best in the country, allowing just 95.3 yards per game. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Slowing down Justin Fields and the Buckeyes’ receiving corps would be a problem, but I think the Hoosiers will have enough offensive firepower to cover the spread. Indiana is averaging 33.8 points per game, and the Hoosiers have already upset Penn State 36-35 and Michigan 38-21. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Buckeyes have won 20 consecutive games against the Hoosiers since 1995. Still, they are only 2-7 ATS in the last nine encounters with Indiana. </span>
<h4><strong>Week 12 Best Bet: Indiana Hoosiers +20.5</strong></h4>
<h3><strong>LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks (+2.0)</strong></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The LSU Tigers are only 2-3 after their first five games in 2020 (their matchups with Alabama and Missouri were postponed). The reigning champs lost too many important players last summer, but this 2-3 record is certainly a huge disappointment. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">On the other side, the 3-4 Arkansas Razorbacks are coming off a heavy 63-35 defeat at the Florida Gators. Their defense has been a problem this term, surrendering 31.4 points per game, while the Razorbacks are scoring 26.0 in a return. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The bookies expect to see a tight clash at Razorback Stadium, and I cannot argue about it, but I think the Tigers will step up and earn the victory. The reigning champs had some time to gel the things. They will take the field for the first time since a 48-11 defeat at Auburn on the last day of October. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Tigers are scoring 35.8 points per game, but they are allowing 33.6 in a return, showing a lot of flaws on the defensive end. However, their offense will be too much for the Razorbacks, so I’m betting on LSU to cover a 2-point spread. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">LSU has won four straight encounters with Arkansas, going 2-2 ATS in the process. The Razorbacks are 6-3 ATS in their last nine outings at home, but they mostly covered as favorites or huge underdogs. </span>
<h4><strong>Week 12 Best Bet:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> LSU Tigers -2.0 (-110)</strong> </span></h4>
<h3><b>FIU Panthers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (-7.0) </b></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Panthers head to L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, searching for their first win in 2020. Florida International has dropped all four games thus far, covering the spread just once in the process. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">They’ve struggled on both sides of the ball, allowing 31.0 points per game while scoring just 22.8 in a return. However, the Panthers have a decent chance to upset the odds here, as the Hilltoppers haven’t impressed either. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Western Kentucky is 3-6 on the season. The Hilltoppers have won one of their previous two contests, while these two games produced only 33 points in total. They are scoring only 14.7 points per game on 276.2 total yards, ranking among the bottom-six teams in the country in both categories. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Last year, the Hilltoppers beat the Panthers 20-14 as 8.5-point road dogs, but they are 1-3 ATS in their previous four meetings with Florida International. I expect to see a dramatic battle, backing the visitors to keep it within a touchdown. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Hilltoppers are 0-5 ATS in their last five outings at home. </span>
<h4><strong>Week 12 Best Bet: FIU Panthers +7.5 (-120)</strong></h4>
<h3><b>Boise State Broncos at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (-14.0)</b></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Broncos have owned the Rainbow Warriors lately. Boise State is 7-0 straight up and ATS in its last seven encounters with Hawaii, and I expect this trend to continue Saturday at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Warriors have won their lone outing at home, barely outlasting New Mexico 39-33 as 14-point favorites. They are 0-3 ATS in the last three games overall and 5-9 ATS in their previous 14 showings as underdogs. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Furthermore, the Warriors are yielding 29.3 points per game while scoring just 22.5 in a return. On the other side, the Broncos are scoring 40.0 points per game while surrendering 28.8 to their rivals. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Broncos are a much better team than the Warriors at the moment. They should have enough firepower to take full advantage of the Warriors’ defensive flaws, so I’m backing the visitors to cover a 14-point spread. </span>
<h4><strong>Week 12 Best Bet:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> Boise State Broncos -14.0 (-110)</strong> </span></h4>
<h3><b>Kentucky Wildcats at Alabama Crimson Tide (-30)</b></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">After a three-week break, the 6-0 Alabama Crimson Tide returns to the field, hosting the 3-4 Kentucky Wildcats. Alabama’s previous contest was postponed, so Nick Saban’s boys enter this weekend well-rested, while the Wildcats are coming off a 38-35 home victory over Vanderbilt this past weekend. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Wildcats put an end to a two-game skid. They’ve lost to Missouri 20-10 and Georgia 14-3 in October, showing a lot of flaws in their offensive game. Therefore, I expect the Crimson Tide to shut down the Wildcats and easily grab a victory. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Last time out, Alabama blanked the Mississippi State Bulldogs 41-0 as 29-point home favorites. The Crimson Tide are 4-1 ATS in their last five outings, scoring 41 or more points each time in the process. With healthy RB Najee Harris and WR DeVonta Smith, the hosts shouldn’t have any problems dropping a 50-burger on Kentucky. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Crimson Tide are 3-3 ATS in their last six encounters with the Wildcats. </span>
<h4><strong>Week 12 Best Bet: Alabama Crimson Tide -30</strong></h4>

College Football Best Bets for Week 12

<p>The Trojans and Huskies are set to face off at 3:00 ET on PACN. The Huskies will host the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. USC is favored by -3.5 in this Pac-12 conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153 points.</p><h3>USC TROJANS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 3:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Trojans?</h3><p>USC has been much better at home this season, going 10-7 compared to just 4-10 on the road. Their average scoring margin is also much better at home, as they are outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game compared to being outscored by 5.4 points per game on the road.</p>

<p>However, the Trojans have won three straight games, and they are 11-6 this season when favored. They have been the underdog 14 times this season, going just 3-11 in those games.</p><p>USC has an ATS record of 15-16 this season and they are 9-8 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last three road games, the Trojans are 3-0 ATS and they are 5-5 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in USC games is 19-11-1 with an average scoring total of 149.2 points. Today's over/under line of 153 is higher than the average OU line in their games (147.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 151 points.</p><p>The Trojans' offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 74.7 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Boogie Ellis, who is averaging 16.6 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Isaiah Collier also maintains a PPG average of 16.6 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Trojans' defense holds the 246th rank in the nation, allowing 74.5 points per game. So far, the USC defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.9 times per game (611st).</p><h3>Will the Huskies Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Washington enters this game with a 17-14 record, including an 8-11 mark in Pac-12 play. At home, the Huskies have gone 12-7 this season, and they are 4-9 as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their last game, Washington defeated Washington State by a score of 74-68. Over their last 10 home games, the Huskies have gone 5-5, and they are 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>As the underdog, Washington has gone 9-4 vs. the spread this season and they have an overall ATS mark of 17-13. At home, the Huskies' ATS record is 9-10 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153 is right in line with the average over/under line of 152 for Washington's games this season. So far, 16 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 153 while 14 have finished with more points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 156 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 80.8 points per game, Washington struggled in their previous game. Against Washington State, the Huskies scored 74 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.9%. Leading the team in scoring is Keion Brooks Jr., who is averaging 21.3 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Sahvir Wheeler also maintains a PPG average of 14.1 heading into game.</p><p>Facing USC, Washington aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.0 points allowed per game (298th). Against Washington State in their most recent game, the Washington defense gave up a total of 68 points while allowing Washington State to hit 39% of their shots.</p>

USC Trojans vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The money line odds for Tuesday's Orioles vs. Yankees matchup have the Orioles at +138 compared to the Yankees at -163. This game is set to get started at 7:05 PM ET from Yankee Stadium in New York, and the forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 60s.</p>

<p>Baltimore will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak with Dean Kremer on the mound, while the Yankees will be going for their fourth straight win with Clarke Schmidt starting. The over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and MASN will be televising this AL East matchup.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -163</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Tuesday, September 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Orioles to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Tigers with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Tigers scored two runs in the top of the 8th. Baltimore was the -126 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Albert Suarez got the start for the Orioles and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits. Cedric Mullins had a big game at thejson, going 1/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>With an overall record of 86-70, the Orioles are six games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. Currently, they trail the Yankees by six games, and they are 30-19 against other teams in the division. The Orioles have dropped two straight games, and they are just 3-7 across their last ten games.</p>

<p>Baltimore's overall series record is 24-18-7 this season, but they have dropped five straight series. As the road underdog, the Orioles are 12-14 this year, and they are 42-33 overall on the road. At home, the Orioles are 44-37 this season.</p><p>When the Orioles are the road team, they have been a good bet against the run line, going 44-31. Their average run margin in those games is +0.7. They have been favored in 122 games and have gone 60-62 against the run line. Their average run margin in all games is +0.5.</p><p>When the Orioles are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for Orioles games is 83-62, and their games have had an average line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 25-21. This season, 47 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 30.1% of their games.</p><p>Right-hander Dean Kremer gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Yankees on the road. He has made 23 starts this year and has a record of 7-10 with a 4.19 ERA. Kremer's WHIP for the season is currently 1.25. In his 23 appearances, he has turned in nine quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Kremer took the loss vs. the Giants, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Kremer's ERA at home is 4.96, compared to 4.64 on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Orioles are 2nd in home runs and are 7th in runs scored at 4.8 runs per contest. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 9th in the league, and are near the top of the league in isolated power.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander is the Orioles' top power threat this season, as his 43 homers are 3rd in the league. However, he has struggled of late, hitting just .115 over his last seven games. Gunnar Henderson comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak and is batting .283 for the season with 37 homers.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Athletics, closing out their series with a 7-4 win. After allowing two runs to the Athletics in the bottom of the first, the Yankees responded with two runs of their own. New York went on to add another two runs in the 2nd inning.</p>

<p>Starting for the Yankees was Luis Gil, who picked up the win. He went 5 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits. Aaron Judge was hot at the plate, going 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>The Yankees come into today's game vs. the Orioles leading the AL East by six games. New York is 92-64 overall and have taken three straight games. Their record includes a mark of 25-24 in divisional games. The Yankees have been good at home, going 42-33, and they have been excellent on the road, putting together a record of 50-31.</p>

<p>So far, the Yankees have been favored in 130 of their games, and they are 74-56 in those games. As for their games as the underdog, the Yankees have gone 18-8 this season. New York won all three games of their series vs. the Athletics. The Yankees have an overall series record of 30-15-4 and have won five straight series.</p><p>The Yankees have been a solid run line bet this season, going 82-74 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 49-32 on the run line. They are currently on a three-game run line win streak as the favorite and are 22-4 on the run line as the underdog this season.</p><p>When the New York Yankees play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. This season, their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game, and their over/under record is 82-69. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 32-22. Overall, 52 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, accounting for 33.3% of their games. Their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Right-hander Clarke Schmidt gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Orioles at home. This year, he has made 14 starts and has a record of 5-4 with a 2.37 ERA. Schmidt's WHIP for the season is 1.17, and opponents are batting .224 off him this year. Schmidt has made two quality starts and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Mariners, where he took the loss. In that outing, he gave up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had gone 4 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run in two straight outings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Yankees are the league's top home run hitting team, and they are also 3rd in the league in runs per game at 5. As a team, they are batting .249, which is 8th in the league, and also have the top on-base percentage in the league. New York's team OPS of .763 is also good for 3rd in the league.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been the Yankees' top two hitters this season, with Judge leading the team in batting average at .323 and Soto not far behind at .287. Judge also has the most home runs in the league this season and is 1st in the MLB in RBIs. Judge has been especially hot of late, going 11/28 in his last nine games with four homers.</p>

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