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<p>The Devils and Panthers are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Devils.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Devils (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog New Jersey?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 10-6-2 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored all three of their goals. New Jersey struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was blanked in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, marking the first time this season they’ve been shut out. The Devils managed 22 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net.</p> <p>They struggled with giveaways, committing 19, and failed to score on any of their power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will Florida Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-3-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6 goals.</p> <p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 17:28 in the third period put them back in front. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter to seal the win.</p><p>Carolina’s offense was held to just 25 shots on goal, but they still managed to score four times in their 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored in each period, including twice in the third.</p> <p>Matthew Tkachuk picked up his third goal of the season, with Evan Rodrigues scoring earlier in the first period. Carolina’s second goal came from Tkachuk on a power play. The team recorded 6 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their third-period performance against the Stars, in which they didn't allow a goal. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers' defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits. However, the Panthers did give up two goals in the second period, including one on the power play.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Billikens. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Billikens at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Saint Louis being favored by -5.5 over Loyola Marymount.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</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>Can Loyola Marymount Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Loyola Marymount dropped their season opener at home, losing 66-51 to UC Irvine on Friday. The Lions came into the game as +1.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 117, well below the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>LMU found themselves down 36-23 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. They’ll need to regroup and find ways to generate more offense moving forward.</p><p>Loyola Marymount struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, with two-point shooting at 38.2% and three-point shooting at 26.9% (7/26). They managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jevon Porter led the Lions with 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 42.1% overall and 40% from three. Andre Henry contributed 17 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots and 60% from beyond the arc. Will Johnston added 12 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes for a 66.7% shooting percentage from deep.</p><p>Loyola Marymount's defense held their opponent to just 66 points, with a strong effort limiting them to 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they allowed only 13 made two-point shots on 34 attempts, a 38% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lions' defense gave up 7 made threes on 26 attempts, holding their opponent to 26% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line just 6 times, where they made 4, shooting 66%. Loyola Marymount allowed only 5 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Saint Louis Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Louis dropped their season opener to Santa Clara, 85-78, on Monday. The Billikens were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 163, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Saint Louis trailed 48-41 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 37 points after the break.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 63% of their two-point attempts and went 12-for-34 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 8 of 10 attempts, good for 80%.</p> <p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Isaiah Swope each scored 24 points, with Swope knocking down 6 threes at a 42.9% clip. Bal also hit 42.9% from deep, going 3-for-7. Christoph Tilly was efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Saint Louis struggled defensively, giving up 85 points on 42% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 16/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Louis allowed 12 threes on 35 attempts (34%). They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws (85%).</p>

Loyola Marymount Lions vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Islanders versus the Boilermakers? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Purdue as the -22 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +22</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 6:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +22.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at West Lafayette Possible for the Islanders?</h3><h3>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Records</h3> <p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi finished last season with a 17-11 overall record, going 14-5 in Southland Conference play. They were 9-4 at home and 8-7 on the road.</p> <p>The Islanders were 18-9 against the spread, including an 11-3 mark on the road. Their games averaged 140.8 points, and they had an 11-17 over/under record.</p><p>Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi averaged 75.5 points per game last season, but their offense ranked 343rd in possessions per game, indicating a slower pace. They shot 43% from the field, ranking 276th, with an effective field goal percentage of 48% (324th). The Islanders made 5.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, which ranked 358th nationally.</p> <p>Garry Clark returns after averaging 13.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game last season. Guard Dian Wright-Forde also returns, having averaged 10.4 points and 1.6 assists per game. Both players will be key contributors for the Islanders this season.</p><p>Last season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 66.5 points per game, ranking 37th in the nation. They also held opponents to 27.7% shooting from beyond the arc, which was 49th in the country.</p> <p>However, the Islanders struggled with fouls, allowing 22.5 free throws per game, ranking 304th. They averaged 8.8 steals per game, ranking 22nd, but were 260th in blocked shots, with 2.9 per game.</p><h3>Can the Boilermakers Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Purdue Boilermakers Records</h3> 

<p>Purdue finished last season with a 29-4 record, going 18-4 in Big Ten play. They were dominant at home, posting a 20-1 record with an average scoring margin of +17.7 points. On the road, they went 9-3, with a +5.5 average margin.</p> 

<p>The Boilermakers were 16-15 against the spread, and they went 27-4 straight-up as the favorite. They were 2-0 as the underdog. Their games averaged 153.5 points, and they had a 21-11-1 over/under record, with an average line of 147.9 points.</p><p>Purdue's offense averaged 83.4 points per game last season, ranking 41st in field goal percentage (48%) and 38th in effective field goal percentage (55%). The Boilermakers were 24th in three-point shooting, hitting 40% of their attempts, and made 8.3 threes per game. They also ranked 7th in free throws made per game, averaging 18.</p> 

<p>Braden Smith, who averaged 12.5 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game last season, returns as a key player for Purdue. Fletcher Loyer also returns after averaging 10.4 points per game.</p><p>Last season, Purdue allowed 70.2 points per game, ranking 114th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.4% from beyond the arc against them, placing Purdue 163rd in 3-point defense. They were disciplined defensively, allowing just 14.4 free throws per game, which was 30th in the country.</p> <p>The Boilermakers averaged 3.8 blocked shots per game, ranking 118th nationally. However, they struggled to create turnovers, with only 5.7 steals per game, placing them 290th in the country.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Falcons versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Michigan State is favored by -21.5 vs. Bowling Green.</p><h3>BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Breslin Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Bowling Green at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Bowling Green?</h3><h3>Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bowling Green fell 91-85 to Davidson on Friday, November 8th, in their home opener. The Falcons entered the game as +5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Bowling Green struggled early, trailing 47-31 at halftime, but they rallied in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Bowling Green put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They hit 10 of 22 threes, shooting 45.5% from beyond the arc, and went 19 of 25 from the free-throw line, good for 76%.</p> <p>Javontae Campbell led the way with 30 points, shooting 10 of 13 from the field. Reed Bailey added 24 points, and Connor Kochera contributed 23 points, hitting 2 of 4 threes. Bobby Durkin knocked down 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 20 points, while Marcus Johnson hit 5 threes, shooting 50% from deep.</p><p>Despite Bowling Green's defensive efforts, they allowed 91 points on 46% shooting from the field. The opposing team made 28 of their 60 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bowling Green's defense gave up 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws.</p><h3>Do the Spartans Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Michigan State’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 77-69 to Kansas on Tuesday. The Spartans were +6 underdogs at home and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-24 at halftime, Michigan State put up 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47, unable to close the gap on the Jayhawks.</p><p>Michigan State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 12.5% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, but they did manage to connect on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Hunter Dickinson led the way with 28 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.9% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Frankie Fidler added 15 points, despite shooting just 25% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc. Jaxon Kohler contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Dajuan Harris Jr. dished out 6 assists.</p><p>Despite Michigan State's strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, the Spartans still gave up 77 points. They allowed 21 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan State limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 24 attempts, a 12% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws at an 85% rate.</p>

Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>The Astros (71-55, 34-29 home) will host the Red Sox (66-59, 31-31 away) in game two of this American League series. Starting for the Astros is Justin Verlander, while the Red Sox are giving the ball to Tanner Houck. Read on to see my pick for this showdown between Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros -154</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Tuesday, August 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>The Astros have gone 3-2 in their five games at home.</li><li>Houston is on a two game winning streak when the underdog.</li><li>The Astros are 2-1 in Justin Verlander's last three starts.</li></ul><h3>BOSTON RED SOX LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>Through 125 games, the Red Sox have a record of 66-59. This mark includes going 22-16-3 across their 41 series. Currently, Boston is 4th in the AL East and have a 35-28 record at home while going 31-31 on the road. So far, the Red Sox have gone 33-33 against teams with above .500 records.</p><p><p>Tanner Houck will take the mound for the Red Sox, boasting a 3-6 record. Through 13 appearances, his ERA is 5.05 and his K/9 rate is 8.51. His FIP is 4.22 and opponents have an OBP of .303 against him.</p></p><p>Tanner Houck's last outing was a solid one, as he permitted four hits over four innings of work. The Red Sox right-hander ultimately allowed one earned run, though he did not factor into the decision as Boston emerged victorious with a 15-5 triumph over the Yankees.</p><p>Offensively, Boston is ranked 8th in the league with an average of 4.9 runs per game. When looking over their last five matchups, the Red Sox averaged 6.6 runs per contest, which is 4th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Boston is 13th in all of baseball, with a total of 144 home runs.</p><p>Rafael Devers has been a major contributor to the Red Sox's offensive success this season, as he leads the team with 29 home runs. Over the last five games, Devers has gone yard three times and is hitting .273 for the year.</p><h3>WILL THE HOUSTON ASTROS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On a record of 71-55, the Astros come into today's game 2nd in the AL West. When playing at home, they are 34-29 and 37-26 on the road. Houston has played in 40 series thus far, and have gone 22-15-3. </p><p><p>Justin Verlander will take the mound for the Astros with an 8-6 record in 19 appearances this season. His ERA is 3.37, K/9 is 7.53, FIP is 3.83, and OBP is .285.</p></p><p>Houston is looking to Justin Verlander to lead them to victory once again, as they emerged victorious the last time he took the mound. He allowed four earned runs on nine hits over five innings in their 12-5 win against the Marlins.</p><p>Having gone deep 9 times in their last five games, the Astros are 4th in that span. At 4.9 runs per game, Houston is 6th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .253 while hitting a total of 165 home runs (7th).</p><p>The Astros' Kyle Tucker has been one of the team's top offensive performers in 2023. His batting average of .297 is accompanied by 24 home runs and 92 RBIs.</p>

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