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

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

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

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

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

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<p>Betting on today's Ramblers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN2. Loyola Chicago is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Oakland. The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Loyola Chicago Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago improved to 8-1 on the season with a 72-60 win over Canisius on Wednesday. The Ramblers, playing at home, were -25 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 36-26 at halftime, Loyola Chicago scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 11 of 28 three-point attempts, shooting 39.3% from deep, and went 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Tana Kopa also impressed from beyond the arc, making 5 of 7 threes. The Ramblers dished out 20 assists, with Des Watson contributing 6 assists and 15 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Loyola Chicago's defense struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, allowing them to hit 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers gave up 54% shooting, with their opponents making 18 of 33 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago's defense allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line just five times, where they made 3 for 60%.</p><h3>Can Oakland Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Oakland’s season struggles continued with a 92-75 road loss to Cleveland State on Thursday, dropping their record to 2-7. The Golden Grizzlies were slight favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Oakland trailed 44-35 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 41.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 31 attempts, and added 14 offensive rebounds and 19 assists.</p> <p>Tevin Smith led the way with 37 points, shooting 63.6% overall. Tahj Staveskie also shot 63.6%, hitting 6 of 8 threes for 75.0%, while DQ Cole contributed 22 points, though he shot just 30.8% from deep.</p><p>Oakland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies couldn't contain the two-point shooting, with their opponent hitting 50% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense allowed 11 threes on 47% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 81%. The Golden Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Bruins and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, the Bruins are the betting favorite against Blues. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>The Bruins enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Bruins Stand a Chance in St. Louis?</h3><p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Bruins sit atop the Eastern Conference standings with 57 points and a record of 24-9-9. In the Atlantic Division, Boston is also in first place, with a record of 10-5 against divisional opponents. Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 5-5, and they have lost three straight games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Boston has earned a record of 12-6-6, and they have been favored in 35 of their 41 games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bruins have gone 15-10, and they have been favored in 20 of those games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Bruins have gone 22-19 against the puck line, including a road mark of 12-11. They come into the game with an average scoring differential of +.6 goals per game, and they have 18 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>In their last ten games, Boston has gone 6-4 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is 16-19. The Bruins have dropped their last two games vs. the puck line and their road puck line record for the year is 5-5.</p> <p>For the season, Boston's games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 5.9. Overall, the Bruins have an over/under record of 21-20-0.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Bruins are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 10th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. Coming into the game, the Bruins have a 10-1 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 13-7.</p><p>The leading scorer for Boston's offense is David Pastrnak. Coming into the game he has 25 goals, ranking 7th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 32 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Blues head into the game ranked 12th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.8 shots per game against St. Louis. So far, they are 21st in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. St. Louis, goalie Jeremy Swayman has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 11-3, and his save percentage stands at 0.786%.</p><h3>Will the Blues Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p><p>At 21-18-1, the Blues are in 5th place in the Central Division and 10th in the Western Conference. In the Western Conference, St. Louis has gone 12-14 and 7-10 within the Central Division.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Blues have been the underdog in 29 of their 40 games, going 16-12-1 in those matchups. Over their last ten games, St. Louis has gone 6-4, and they are 3-2 in their last five games.</p></p><p>St. Louis comes into the game with an average scoring margin of -.3 goals per game and an overall puck line record of 22-18. So far, the Blues have had 13 wins by multiple goals and have lost by more than one goal 17 times. In their last ten home games, the Blues have gone 7-3 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>Overall, the Blues have been the underdog in 29 games and have a puck line record of 18-11 as the underdog. In their last five games, the team's puck line record is 3-2, and they have gone 4-1 against the puck line in their last five home games.</p> <p>On average, St. Louis' games have finished with 6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.4. In total, the Blues come in with an over/under record of 14-22-4.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Blues are scoring an 2.8 goals per game this season, ranking 27th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 23rd in the league. The Blues went 9-7 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 11-9.</p><p>St. Louis' leading scorer is Robert Thomas. So far, he has 16 goals which is 42nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Thomas has 27 assists this season.</p><p>The Blues defense is currently 12th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31.8 shots per game against St. Louis. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 21st with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Jordan Binnington has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 14-11, and his save percentage is 0.961%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24