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<p>Coming into this week 11 matchup, the Ohio Bobcats are 5-3 for the season, and they are on the road vs. the Kent State Golden Flashes. The game is set for 7:00 ET at Dix Stadium in Kent, and ESNU is handling the TV coverage. Kent State is still looking for their first win of the season, and the Bobcats are heavy -18.5-point favorites, with the over/under line at 52.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dix Stadium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ohio Bobcats winning this one by a score of 38 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Ohio Bobcats to win, our ATS pick is to take the Kent State Golden Flashes at +18.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ohio Bobcats Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Ohio enters Week 11 against Kent State with a 5-3 record, holding the 95th spot in our power rankings. They have a 99.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only an 11.3% shot at winning the Mid-American Conference.</p> <p></p><p>The Bobcats are undefeated at home (3-0) but have struggled on the road (1-3). They’ve been favored in three games this season, going 3-0 as the favorite. Ohio’s average scoring margin is +1.8 points per game, and they are 4-3 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Ohio’s over/under record is 5-2, with their games averaging 48.2 points. Their average over/under line is 46.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 52.5 points.</p><p>Ohio’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, averaging 202.6 yards per game, ranking 34th nationally. They are 41st in rushing attempts per game. Anthony Tyus III leads the team with 610 rushing yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Overall, Ohio is scoring 25 points per game and is ranked 84th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Parker Navarro has thrown for 1,217 yards, with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. His passer rating is 86. Ohio ranks 113th in passing yards per game. Coleman Owen has 672 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 44 catches.</p><p>Ohio's defense has allowed 23.2 points per game this season, ranking 32nd nationally. In their recent game against Buffalo, they gave up 16 points, allowing 393 total yards, including 183 rushing yards and 210 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 220 passing yards per game against Ohio, completing 63.7% of their passes. On the ground, Ohio’s defense has faced 31.4 rushing attempts per game, giving up an average of 117.4 rushing yards, ranking 38th in the country.</p><h3>Are The Kent State Golden Flashes Going Win In At Upset At Dix Stadium</h3><p>Kent State enters Week 11 against Ohio with an 0-8 record, and they rank 134th in our CFB power rankings. They have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Golden Flashes have been underdogs in all eight games, with an average scoring margin of -29.6 points per game. Against the spread, they are 2-5 this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Kent State’s games have averaged 63.6 points, with an average over/under line of 56.4 points.</p><p>Kent State’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 17 points per game, which ranks 100th nationally. They are 133rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Their rushing attack has been limited, averaging 89 yards per game on the ground.</p> <p>Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski has thrown for 940 yards, completing 42.6% of his passes. He has 11 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, with a passer rating of 79. Chrishon McCray leads the team with 566 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.</p><p>Kent State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 46.6 points per game. In their recent game against Western Michigan, they gave up 52 points, including 579 total yards, with 358 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. The secondary allowed 221 passing yards but did manage to force one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 265.8 rushing yards per game against Kent State, while quarterbacks have posted a 118.4 passer rating, completing 69.6% of their passes for 277.4 yards per game.</p>

Ohio Bobcats vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/6/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Stags and Knights. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on YES, and it's hosted by the Knights at Rothman Center in Teaneck, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Stags are the betting favorite against the Knights. The over/under for the game is 157 points.</p><h3>FAIRFIELD STAGS VS FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rothman Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Not only will Fairleigh Dickinson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Stags Grab a Win in Teaneck?</h3><p>Fairfield enters their 12th game of the season with a 5-6 overall record. In away games, the Stags have a 3-4 record, while they are 0-2 at home. As we analyze Fairfield's performance against the spread, they have a current ATS record of 3-6 heading into today's game. However, when focusing on their most recent five games, they have a solid 4-1 record vs. the spread.</p><p>In 11 games, Fairfield comes in with an over/under mark of 6-3-0, with their games averaging 147 points per game. In their most recent three games, the Stags' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 127 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Stags' offense concluded with 67 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72 points per contest. The top scorer for the Stags was Jalen Leach with 15 points, while Jasper Floyd also added 10 to the scoreboard.</p><p>On the defensive side, Fairfield is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.6 points per game. In today's game, the Fairfield defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 57 points.</p><h3>Will the Fairleigh Dickinson Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Fairleigh Dickinson will be playing their 13th game this season, and currently have a 6-6 record. In their last ten home games, Fairleigh Dickinson has a 7-3 record, which includes games from last year. At the moment, Fairleigh Dickinson has a winning ATS record of 5-4. In their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Fairleigh Dickinson's games have averaged 158 points per game with the average over/under line being 151.6 points. In their most recent three games, the Knights' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 151 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 82.6 points per game, Fairleigh Dickinson struggled in their previous game. Against Manhattan, the Knights scored 76 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.8%. The Fairleigh Dickinson offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 27.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>Currently, the Knights' defense holds the 274th rank in the nation, allowing 80.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Manhattan, the Jaspers finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 71 points vs. Fairleigh Dickinson.</p>

Fairfield Stags vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Falcons versus the Lobos? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and New Mexico is favored by -15 to win at home against Air Force.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +15</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Air Force at +15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Air Force Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Air Force Falcons have had a tough season, as they come into this game with a 9-21 overall record and a 2-16 mark in Mountain West play. They have lost their last four games, including their most recent contest against Colorado State by a score of 82-73.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Air Force has gone 5-8, and they have gone 3-15 as the underdog. Over their last ten road games, they have gone 3-7, and they are coming off a 1-4 stretch over their last five road games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Air Force has gone 7-11 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS record is 10-20. On the road, the Falcons have gone 7-6 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 road ATS mark is 6-4. As the underdog, Air Force is 3-7 vs. the spread in their last 10 games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Air Force games is 21-9. The average scoring total in their games is 138.5 points, which is four points higher than the average over/under line of 134.5. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this season and the average scoring total in their last three games (141 points).</p><p>The Air Force offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Colorado State. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.1% while connecting on 9 threes. The team's top scorer is Beau Becker, who enters today's matchup with an average of 14, while Ethan Taylor also carries a PPG average of 13.9 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Falcons' defense is nationally ranked 174th, allowing 72.0 points per game. The Air Force defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 82 points and allowed Colorado State to connect on 9 threes.</p><h3>Can New Mexico Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into tonight's game, New Mexico has been favored 23 times this season, going 19-4 in those games. The Lobos are 12-3 at home this season, compared to 8-6 on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the Lobos have gone 7-3. In their most recent game, New Mexico fell to Utah State by a score of 87-85.</p><p>As the favorite this season, New Mexico has gone 16-7 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 10-5. However, their recent ATS record at home is just 1-4 and they are 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three games as the favorite.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for New Mexico games is 17-12. So far, the average point total in their games is 153.7. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (153.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and their last three games have averaged 159 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Lobos' offense finished with 85 points, which is right in line with their current average of 82.6 points per contest. Offensively, the Lobos have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 102nd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 255th in percentage and 256th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Lobos' defense holds the 165th rank in the nation, allowing 71.7 points per game. New Mexico's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Utah State offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 87 points.</p>

Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>The Lions and Hawkeyes are set to face off at 8:00 ET on B1G+. The Hawkeyes will host the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Iowa as the -30 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Commerce Lions +30</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Commerce at +30.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lions Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Records</h3> 

<p>Texas A&M-Commerce finished last season with a 10-20 overall record, including a 7-13 mark in Southland Conference play. At home, they posted a 5-7 record, with an average scoring margin of -2.5 points per game. On the road, they went 5-13, with a -13.9 average scoring margin.</p> 

<p>The Lions were 11-19 against the spread, with a 5-4 record when favored. As underdogs, they went 4-17 straight-up and 6-15 ATS. Their average over/under line was 140.8 points, and they had a 13-17 O/U record, with their games averaging 143.9 points.</p><p>Texas A&M-Commerce averaged 71.5 points per game last season, ranking 225th in possessions per game with 65.7. They struggled with shooting, finishing 366th in field goal percentage at 41% and 332nd in effective field goal percentage at 48%. Their two-point shooting was 50%, placing them 249th.</p> 

<p>The Lions were 16th in three-point attempts per game with 27.9, making 8.7 per game, which ranked 59th. However, they shot just 31% from beyond the arc, ranking 365th. They also made 12.6 free throws per game, ranking 270th. Khaliq Abdul-Mateen and KC Ugwuakazi are their top returning players, averaging 4.9 and 3.5 points per game, respectively, last season.</p><p>Texas A&M-Commerce struggled defensively last season, allowing 74.6 points per game, which ranked 246th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.9% from three-point range against them, placing the Lions 326th in three-point defense. They also gave up 20.5 free throws per game, ranking 258th in that category.</p> <p>However, the Lions were more effective in creating turnovers, averaging 7.9 steals per game, which ranked 55th nationally. They were also strong in blocking shots, averaging 5 per game, ranking 22nd in the country.</p><h3>Will Iowa Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Iowa Hawkeyes Records</h3> 
<p>Iowa finished last season with an 18-14 record, going 10-11 in Big Ten play. At home, they were 14-6, with an average scoring margin of +9.8 points per game. On the road, they went 4-8, losing by an average of 5.7 points per game.</p> 
<p>Against the spread, Iowa was 12-19, with a 21-11 over/under record. Their games averaged 161.9 points, with an average O/U line of 159.7. As the favorite, they were 14-3 straight-up and 7-9 ATS, and as the underdog, they went 4-11 straight-up and 5-10 ATS.</p><p>Last season, Iowa led the nation in possessions per game (70.8) and ranked 12th in points per game (82.9). They shot 47% from the field, placing 62nd, with an effective field goal percentage of 52% (123rd). The Hawkeyes made 6.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc.</p> 

<p>Payton Sandfort and Owen Freeman are Iowa's top returning players. Sandfort averaged 16.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game last season, while Freeman contributed 10.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.</p><p>Last season, Iowa struggled defensively, allowing 79.0 points per game, which ranked 316th in the nation. Opponents shot 36.5% from three-point range against them, placing Iowa 425th in that category. They also allowed 20.5 free throws per game, ranking 254th.</p> <p>On the positive side, Iowa averaged 6.9 steals per game, ranking 140th, and 3.9 blocked shots per game, placing them 102nd in the country.</p>

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-216) will host the Washington Wizards (+179) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, and it will be televised on MNMT. The Wizards are 2-4 on the season, while the Grizzlies are 5-4.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-104 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with Jaren Jackson Jr. points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.9% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Washington Have A Chance at FedExForum?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 2-4 on the season after a 125-112 home loss to the Warriors on Monday. Washington entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 237, just over the 233.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Washington got off to a slow start, trailing 29-20 after the 1st quarter. They played the Warriors evenly in the 2nd quarter, but Golden State edged them out 39-36 in the 3rd. The Wizards entered the 4th quarter down 93-81 and were unable to close the gap, losing the final quarter 32-31.</p><p>In their 125-112 loss to the Warriors, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting 43.8% from the field and hitting just 10 threes at a 23.3% clip. Jordan Poole led the way with 24 points, while Kyshawn George added 20, knocking down 6 threes despite shooting 35.3% from deep.</p> <p>George was big in the 4th quarter, scoring 14 of his 20 points. Bub Carrington also contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Wizards struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 39 and 32 points, respectively, in their 125-112 loss to the Warriors. Washington held Golden State to 45% shooting from the field and 32% from beyond the arc, where the Warriors made 12 threes.</p> <p>The Wizards sent the Warriors to the line 34 times, where they converted 25 free throws. Washington finished with 39 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Grizzlies Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 5-4 on the season with a 131-114 win over the Lakers on Wednesday. Playing at home, Memphis entered the game as -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +17 point victory. The total score of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 12.5 points.</p> <p>Memphis took control with an 11-0 run, extending the score from 95-81 to 106-81. They started strong, leading 35-27 after the 1st quarter, and after a 26-24 2nd quarter in favor of the Lakers, the Grizzlies outscored them 36-28 in the 3rd and 36-33 in the 4th.</p><p>The Grizzlies put up 131 points in their win over the Lakers, shooting 51.6% from the field and hitting 17 threes at a 50% clip. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jaylen Wells each scored 20 points, with Wells knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Wells added 7 points in the 4th quarter, as did Jackson and Morant. Jay Huff scored all 11 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia each contributed 5 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies held the Lakers to 114 points on 44% shooting in their win. They gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, followed by 28 in the 3rd. Their toughest stretch came in the 4th, where they allowed 33 points.</p> <p>Memphis did a solid job defending the three, with the Lakers hitting just 15 threes at a 31% clip. The Grizzlies sent the Lakers to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. On the boards, Memphis grabbed 38 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards. They also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Dukes game? Catch the action at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on None. Princeton is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Princeton narrowly edged out Iona 81-80 on Monday, November 4th, in a home game. The Tigers were -12 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-37 at halftime, Princeton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Iona 44-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Princeton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 81 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, thanks in large part to their dominant two-point shooting, where they hit 76.7% (23/30) of their attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 26 threes, shooting 30.8%.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 50% (11/22) from the line. Xaivian Lee led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Adam Njie added 19 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Caden Pierce contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Princeton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 55% shooting from the field. They had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 76% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 30 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Princeton's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 8 of 26 three-point attempts. The opposing team also shot 50% from the free-throw line, converting 11 of 22 attempts. Princeton gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Duquesne Win at Home?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne dropped their season opener at home, losing 77-72 to Lipscomb on Monday. The Dukes were -3.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 149, just over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-34 at halftime, Duquesne outscored Lipscomb 38-36 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Jacob Ognacevic led Duquesne with 30 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field and 33.3% from three in their last game. Tre Dinkins added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Will Pruitt contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Dukes shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 30% of their threes (6/20) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.6% (10/19). Duquesne recorded 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Defensively, Duquesne allowed 77 points while their opponent shot 45% from the field, connecting on 28 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Dukes gave up 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Dukes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Duquesne allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

Racebook aficionados at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline</strong> </a>will be deprived of being able to see Tiz the Law, perhaps one of the the two best available three-year-olds in the country, in the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on October 3.

Tiz the Law isn't sitting out the Preakness because he is injured. His connections are skipping it because he needs some time to recover from the Kentucky Derby, and be fresher for the $6 million Breeders Cup Classic, where there is a potential showdown with Maximum Security, Tom's d'Etat and Authentic, who beat out Tiz the Law in the Derby and may just have a second Triple Crown jewel under his belt by that time.

Authentic, part of a seemingly endless parade of three-year-old contenders trained by Bob Baffert, has won five of six starts. The only defeat came as a favorite in the Santa Anita Derby (second place), where he fell to Honor A.P. All told, he has four graded stakes wins, with two of those coming in Grade 1 company. And in the NTRA poll of three-year-olds, he is #1. So the significance of the Preakness is that Authentic can widen the gap, which would force Tiz the Law to either win the Breeders Cup Classic or beat out Authentic handily even in defeat to gain enough ground to capture the Eclipse award (emblematic of the three-year-old "championship").

Who could pull an upset?

Well, Art Collector, who had a minor foot injury which forced him to scratch from the Derby, is training again. He has come alive as a three-year-old, with four straight decisive wins, including the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, which bodes well since that is where the Breeders Cup will be held in November. The last three Beyer Speed Figures for Art Collector were 102, 103 and 100. But Authentic chalked up a 105 in the Derby.

Here are the future odds for the Preakness as they are currently posted at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/betonline"><strong>BetOnline</strong></a>:

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Preakness Stakes -- October 3</strong></span>

<strong>Authentic +150</strong>
<strong>Art Collector +275</strong>
<strong>Thousand Words +800</strong>
<strong>Max Player +1200</strong>
<strong>Swiss Skydiver +1200</strong>
<strong>Mr Big News +1500</strong>
<strong>Happy Saver +1600</strong>
<strong>Pneumatic +1600</strong>
<strong>Country Grammer +2500</strong>
<strong>Mystic Guide +2500</strong>
<strong>Excession +2800</strong>
<strong>Jesus' Team +2800</strong>
<strong>Liveyourbeastlife +3300</strong>

Baffert-trained <strong>Thousand Words</strong> won the Shared Belief Stakes at Del Mar on August 1 and registered a sizzling 104 Beyer. That was much higher than anything he had tallied before. Did he peek? We were supposed to find out in the Kentucky Derby, but he didn't run.

<strong>Mr. Big News</strong> (trained by W. Bret Calhoun), who won the Oaklawn Stakes and was third in the Derby, must be considered. He's hit 101 on his best Beyer.

<strong>Pneumatic</strong> (top Beyer of 99) won the Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth August 15 after a fourth-place finish in the Belmont. He is one of three horses Steve Asmussen is expected to have in the Preakness. One of the others is <strong>Excession</strong>, who came second to Nadal in the Rebel Stakes (Oaklawn) and has been off the last six months. Was that an anomaly? As we're speaking about Beyer figures, he had a 95 in that race, but had posted nothing better than a 79 prior to that.

Also, Asmussen has <strong>Max Player</strong>, who won the Withers back in February and has put forth some credible efforts since - third in both the Belmont and Travers, and fifth in the Kentucky Derby. Those are credentials that demand he be considered for the exotics. Owner George Hall is hoping he can get the kind of post position that will enable jockey Paco Lopez to maneuver him close to the pace early.

Veteran trainer Michael Stidham will send out <strong>Mystic Guide</strong>, a Godolphin horse who has never been off the board in five career starts. Last time out he won the Jim Dandy at Saratoga at a mile and an eighth. But he may just not be fast enough to contend here.

Jesus' Team, who was fourth in the Haskell, second in the Pegasus, and third in the Jim Dandy, will be supplemented into the race for the $25,000 fee, along with fellow longshot <strong>Liveyourbeastlife</strong>. Happy Saver, trained by Todd Pletcher, earned his way in with a victory in the Federico Tesio at Laurel on September 7.

And then there's the filly. <strong>Swiss Skydiver</strong> finished 3.5 lengths behind Art Collector in the Grade 1 Blue Grass, in her first start against males. And most recently, she was second to Shedaresthedevil in the Kentucky Oaks. Trainer Kenny McPeek was stil mulling over whether to put start in the Preakness, and will have that decision no later than Monday.

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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bison and Tigers face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Missouri being favored by -19 over Howard.</p><h3>HOWARD BISON VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +19</p><p>This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Missouri winning straight-up, we like Howard at +19.</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 the Bison Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Howard Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Howard faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they took on the Jayhawks in an away game. The Bison entered the game as +27.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 87-57, failing to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a rough first half where they trailed 46-19, Howard managed to score 38 points in the second half while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 144, which was under the 155.5-point line.</p><p>Howard's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 37.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8-for-22 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 5 of 12 attempts, shooting 41.7%.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Blake Harper and Hunter Dickinson each added 16 points. Flory Bidunga was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 and grabbing 8 rebounds. Howard finished with 8 offensive rebounds and 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 31 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard's opponent shot 50%, connecting on 11 of 22 three-pointers. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%). Howard limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Tigers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Missouri Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Missouri dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 83-75 to Memphis on the road. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Missouri led 42-32 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 33. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Missouri's offense put up 75 points, shooting 45.6% from the field. They connected on 57.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.2% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 52.6%.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, while Anthony Robinson II added 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 80% from the field. Missouri finished with 16 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, shooting 64% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Missouri's defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team going 18/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tigers' defense conceded 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 23 free throws, a 79% success rate. Missouri gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Howard Bison vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Shockers versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Shockers are favored in this American Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-65 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wichita State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Wichita State comes into today's game as the 1.5-point favorite over Temple. So far this season, the Shockers have an overall record of 8-6 and have lost three straight games. In their last game, they fell to North Texas by a score of 74-62.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Wichita State has gone 6-4. On the season, they are 2-2 on the road and have an average scoring margin of +.2 points per game away from home. So far this season, the Shockers have been favored in nine of their 14 games and have gone 7-2 in those contests.</p><p>Wichita State has an ATS record of 4-9 this season, including a mark of 1-3 vs. the spread on the road. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Shockers are just 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Wichita State is 8-5. On average, their games have finished with 1.4 more points than the over/under line. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (143.8). Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and their games have finished with an average of 139 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Wichita State offense put up 62 points against North Texas. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 37% and made 7 threes. The top scorer for the Shockers was Colby Rogers with 18 points, while Quincy Ballard also added 11 to the scoreboard.</p><p>The Shockers' defense is presently ranked 170th nationally, allowing an average of 71.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. North Texas, the Mean Green finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 74 points vs. Wichita State.</p><h3>Can the Owls Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Coming into today's matchup, the Temple Owls are 7-7 overall and 3-4 at home. Over their last ten games at home, they are 6-4.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Owls faced off against South Florida and lost by a score of 76-68. So far this season, Temple has been the underdog in six of their 14 games, and they have gone 1-5 in those matchups.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Temple has gone 2-4 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Owls are 4-5-1 ATS. At home this season, Temple is 3-4 vs. the spread and over their last three home games, they have an ATS mark of 0-2.</p><p>Over Temple's last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points, which is 18.5 points lower than today's over/under line of 149.5. So far this season, their over/under record is 6-6-1. On average, their games have finished with 147.5 points compared to an average over/under line of 142.7, resulting in an average margin of 4.8 points.</p><p>The Temple offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. South Florida. Overall their field goal percentage was 41% while connecting on 7 threes. The top scorer for the Owls was Jordan Riley with 21 points, while Hysier Miller also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Temple's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.4 points per game. Temple's three-point defense is currently 132nd in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.4% of their shots vs. Temple.</p>

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<p><b><i>March Madness is here and all of the college basketball fans are getting ready to go crazy as they will hurry to fill out their brackets to decide who will be the champions of the college basketball world. Many people don&rsquo;t realize that the real madness starts with college basketball conference tournaments. </i></b></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The conference tournaments are not to be ignored if you are a college basketball handicapper because this is the beginning of the madness and these tournaments will ultimately decide who will advance to the 2016 NCAA Tournament. One of the biggest conference tournaments that will get the attention of many is the Southeastern Conference tournament. The SEC has the best football teams in the world and the same thing could be said for their college basketball teams. </span></p>

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Right now at VietBet the LSU Tigers are at +1800 to win the SEC tournament. This is kind of sad because the Tigers have one of the most talented players in the game in Ben Simmons, but unless they win this tourney he will miss out on the biggest event of the year although he could go to another tournament and get a chance to get more attention before the NBA draft where he is predicted to go as high as No. 1 overall. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Texas A&amp;M comes in at (+375) to win the tournament which seems like a solid investment. Winning in tournament play is usually easier when you have experience on your team and great guard play and the Aggies have both. This could mean that this team is a dark horse to win the SEC title and get a high seed in the 2016 NCAA Tournament. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The favorite to win the SEC Tournament at VietBet is Kentucky at (+145). The Wildcats are ranked in the college basketball polls and they have a very good, albeit young basketball team. John Calipari is one of the bets coaches in the league and he will surely have his team ready for the biggest tournament of the season. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The winner of the tourney will automatically get a bid to the big dance and there is a good chance that they will get a high seed which will help them get good placement which makes winning a tournament of this caliber more important than ever. </span></p>

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<p>Betting on today's Terriers and Midshipmen game? Catch the action at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD, as the Midshipmen hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 128.5 points, and the Midshipmen are the home favorites against the Terriers in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>BOSTON TERRIERS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Terriers Have a Shot at a Win at Annapolis?</h3><p>Boston comes into today's game against Navy with a 5-8 record on the season. The Terriers are 2-6 on the road and 2-2 overall. Boston's ATS record is currently sitting at 4-8, which is below .500. In their last ten games this season, Boston has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>In 13 games, Boston comes in with an over/under mark of 5-7-0, with their games averaging 131.8 points per game. The Terriers have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 129 points per game.</p><p>Boston recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 74 points against Merrimack College. This output exceeded their season average of 66.1 points per game. On the offensive front, the Terriers have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, ranking 344th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 288th in terms of percentage and 192nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>In the current season, the Boston defense has excelled, sitting 66th in the nation by allowing 66.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. Merrimack College, the Warriors finished with a field goal percentage of 51% and a total of 63 points vs. Boston.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Midshipmen?</h3><p>Navy comes into this game with a 4-7 record after defeating William & Mary 77-65 in their previous game. In their previous ten games at home, which includes last year, Navy has a 7-3 record. Navy has a winning record against the spread at 6-4. Over their last five games, they are 4-0 ATS.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Navy have had an average of 132.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 135.4 points. Their over/under record is 4-5-1. When analyzing the Midshipmen's last five games, they have produced a combined average of 139 points per game and an over/under record of 2-1-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Navy offense put up 77 points against William & Mary. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49% and made 5 threes. Leading Navy in scoring vs. William & Mary was Austin Benigni with his 28 points. Donovan Draper also added 21 points for the Midshipmen.</p><p>Currently, the Midshipmen's defense holds the 24th rank in the nation, allowing 63.3 points per game. Navy's three-point defense is currently 47th in the country at 5.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 37.8% of their shots vs. Navy.</p>

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