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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Cougars. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! Loyola Chicago is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ramblers Have What it Takes in Honolulu?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago dropped to 8-2 on the season following a narrow 72-71 road loss to Oakland on Sunday. The Ramblers entered the game as -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>Loyola Chicago trailed 33-27 at halftime but rallied in the second half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.8% of their threes (7/22).</p> <p>Miles Rubin was a force inside, going 9/11 from the field and finishing with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Allen Mukeba and Malcolm Christie each added 20 points, with Christie hitting 6 threes at a 40% clip.</p><p>Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers allowed 50% shooting, as their opponents hit 18 of 36 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts. The Ramblers also sent their opponents to the line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 90%. Loyola Chicago allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Cougars Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston dropped to 7-3 on the season after a 74-65 loss to Oregon State on Sunday. The Cougars were +7 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell just short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Charleston trailed 35-26 at halftime but couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 39 points after the break.</p><p>Charleston managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range (6/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 17 of 25 free throws (68%).</p> <p>Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor led the Cougars with 16 points each, with Rataj adding 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, shooting 6/7 from the field for 14 points and contributing 4 assists.</p><p>Charleston’s defense held their opponent to 74 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range, where they allowed 15 made baskets on 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars limited their opponent to 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17, shooting 68%.</p>

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Dallas Stars vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS 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 Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Anaheim as Away Dogs</h3><p>Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 13-15-4 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 3-0, the Ducks got on the board with 10:16 left in the third period. They added another goal with just four seconds remaining. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish were the goal scorers for Anaheim.</p><p>Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, but only managed to score twice. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, finding the net with just four seconds left in the game on a power play.</p> <p>Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season on McGinn's goal, while Troy Terry and Ryan Strome each added to their assist totals, now at five and four, respectively. Anaheim had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks allowed the first three goals of the game, including two power-play goals, and one more late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Does Vegas Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights moved to 22-8-3 this season. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players scoring. Brett Howden's goal at 2:15 in overtime sealed the victory.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the 7th time this year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time.</p> <p>Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. Tomas Hertl recorded his 8th assist, and Mark Stone added his 15th. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 8:08 in the first period and another at 8:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed Utah to tie it at 3-3 with 6:50 left in the third period. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The Golden Knights' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Capitals and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS 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 Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Bruins to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 23-8-2 for the season. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, while the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Washington trailed early but took the lead with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season, with Brandon Duhaime adding his second in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin’s goal came on a power play, while Duhaime scored with just 11 seconds left in the first period.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist of the season on Ovechkin’s goal, and John Carlson added his 7th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal of the game and then three more after taking a 2-1 lead late in the first period. The final goal was an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the 3rd period. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage. The Capitals' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Are Boston Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 18-13-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense got on the board early, 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 in the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Bruins' defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Seminoles. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Florida State is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Boston College.</p><h3>BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles -4</p><p>This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Seminoles.</li><li>Not only will Florida State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Eagles Secure a Win at Tallahassee?</h3><p>After defeating Miami (FL) 85-77, Boston College's record now stands at 15-10. In Atlantic Coast action, they have gone 6-8 compared to their non-conference mark of 9-2. Over their last ten games, the Eagles have gone 4-6 on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, Boston College has been the underdog in ten of their games, going 3-7 in those contests. As the underdog this season, they have gone 4-5 on the road compared to their 11-5 record at home.</p><p>On the season, Boston College has an ATS record of 11-12-2. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles are 3-5-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Boston College's games this season (145). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 157 points.</p><p>Boston College's offense had a good outing, putting up 85 points against Miami (FL). They achieved a 47.5% field goal percentage and went 14/19 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Eagles was Mason Madsen with 25 points, while Quinten Post also added 23 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far, the Eagles' defense is ranked 192nd in the country at 72.8 points per contest. Against Miami (FL) in their most recent game, the Boston College defense gave up a total of 77 points while allowing Miami (FL) to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Florida State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida State will look to snap a four-game losing streak at home, where they have gone just 5-5 over their last 10 games. On the season, they are 8-7 at home, compared to 5-5 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Seminoles have been favored in 12 games, going 7-5 in those matchups. They'll be favored again today, as they are favored by four points against Boston College.</p><p>Florida State's ATS record this season is currently at .500 with a mark of 12-12-1. At home, the Seminoles are 6-8-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Florida State has gone just 3-6-1 ATS.</p><p>Florida State's over/under record for the season is 14-10-1 with the average point total in their games sitting at 150.9. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is slightly above the average OU line in their games of 150.1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points with their OU record over their last 10 games sitting at 5-5.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 76.2 points per game, Florida State struggled in their previous game. Against Duke, the Seminoles scored 67 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.1%. Leading the team in scoring is Jamir Watkins, who is averaging 14.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Darin Green Jr also maintains a PPG average of 11.6 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Seminoles' defense holds the 241st rank in the nation, allowing 74.8 points per game. In today's game, the Florida State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 76 points.</p>

Boston College Eagles vs Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick & Prediction 2/20/24