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<p>Planning on watching today's Red Wolves and Monarchs game? Catch the action at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA, as the Monarchs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Arkansas State is favored by -11.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Old Dominion. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Wolves Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arkansas State improved to 9-3 on the season with a dominant 97-67 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Red Wolves, who were favored by 15 points, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 53-22 at halftime, Arkansas State’s defense slipped in the second half, allowing 45 points while scoring 44. Despite the defensive letdown, they maintained control and secured the win.</p><p>Arkansas State's offense exploded for 97 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field and an impressive 53.3% from three-point range, hitting 16 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a remarkable 68.3%, and they also connected on 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Josh Hill led the way with 26 points in just 16 minutes, shooting 50% from three on 6 of 12 attempts. Jordan Battle added 20 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, while Joseph Pinion contributed 19 points, knocking down 4 of 7 threes. The Red Wolves dished out 20 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Arkansas State's defensive efforts, they gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 55% from the field. The Red Wolves allowed 33 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Arkansas State's opponent shot 53%, hitting 16 of 30 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 for 78%.</p><h3>Do the Monarchs Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Old Dominion improved to 3-8 on the season with an 80-75 road win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Monarchs not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>ODU led 32-29 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Old Dominion put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 33.3% of their threes (8/24) and were strong at the free-throw line, making 20 of 24 attempts (83.3%). Offensive rebounding was a key factor, as they grabbed 19 boards on that end.</p> <p>Robert Davis Jr. led the way with 32 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip (7/14) and shooting 47.1% overall. Jacob Wilson added 23 points, connecting on 5 of 8 from deep (62.5%), while also contributing 6 rebounds. R.J. Blakney was a force on the boards, pulling down 13 rebounds to go along with 11 points.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense held their opponent to 75 points on 36% shooting from the field, as they went 24/65 overall. The Monarchs limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting just 35% of their shots inside the arc, going 17/48.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent shot 41%, making 7 of their 17 attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 26 attempts, shooting 76%. Old Dominion also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Blue Jackets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The Bruins are favored by -1.5 in this Eastern conference contest against the Blue Jackets. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+135)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Boston improved to 19-13-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins were favored on the puck line and covered with the victory. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that number.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, starting with Justin Brazeau’s goal at 3:23. Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57, giving the Bruins all the scoring they needed.</p><p>Boston’s offense got off to a quick start in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark of the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists, including Brad Marchand’s 7th and Elias Lindholm’s 6th of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Can Columbus Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 14-15-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but the Capitals kept the pressure on throughout the game.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways in the game. Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese picked up his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, including one just 56 seconds in. They allowed two more goals later in the game, one at 4:51 in the second period and another at 18:34 in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, while the Blue Jackets' defense recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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