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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>Betting on today's Islanders and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on ABC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:30 ET on Saturday, April 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Islanders to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+140)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Islanders Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p><p>With just three games remaining in the regular season, the Islanders are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings and are third in the Metropolitan Division. New York has won six straight games and is 8-2 over their last ten contests. On the road this season, the Islanders have gone 17-17-5. As the underdog, New York has gone 18-14-9 this year and has won two straight games when not favored.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Islanders have gone 37-27-15 overall, including a record of 23-24 against Eastern Conference opponents. Over their last five games, New York has won all five contests. Against teams in the Metropolitan Division, the Islanders have gone 11-12 this season and have won four straight games as the favorite.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Islanders have a puck line record of 22-17, and their average scoring margin sits at -0.4 goals per game. So far, New York has been the underdog in 41 of their games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 28-13. In their last ten road games, the Islanders have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, the Islanders have an average scoring margin of -0.3 goals per game, and they have gone 39-40 vs. the puck line this season. In their last ten games overall, the team has a puck line record of 6-4. So far, New York has 20 wins by one goal and 17 wins by multiple goals.</p> <p>This season, New York's games are averaging 6.2 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6. The Islanders currently have an over/under record of 41-33-5.</p><p>The Islanders are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Islanders are scoring an 3 goals per game this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 18th in the league. New York's offense is currently ranked 22nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the league.</p><p>New York's current leading scorer is Bo Horvat. This season, he has 33 goals, which puts him 26th in the NHL. Horvat also comes into the game with 35 assists.</p><p>New York defense takes on the Islanders ranked 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 19th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Ilya Sorokin has started 53 games in this season. His current record is 24-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.982%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for New York as Home Favorites</h3><p><p>Through 79 games, the Rangers have been the best team in the Eastern Conference, going 52-23-4, including a 32-16 record against other Eastern Conference opponents. At home, New York has gone 27-11-0 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Rangers have gone 7-3, but they have lost two straight games as the favorite. On the year, New York has been favored in 62 of their 79 games, going 41-19-2 in those contests. In the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers are in first place.</p></p><p>On the season, the Rangers have gone 39-40 against the puck line, including a mark of 17-21 at home. So far, New York has 30 wins by more than one goal, and they have an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rangers have been favored in 62 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 24-38. In their last ten home games, the team's puck line record is 4-6.</p> <p>On average, New York's games have finished with 6.3 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.1. In total, the Rangers come in with an over/under record of 44-32-3.</p><p>The Islanders are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Rangers are scoring an 3.4 goals per game this season, ranking 8th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 13th in the league. Coming into the game, the Rangers have a 31-15 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 20-7.</p><p>New York's current leading scorer is Artemi Panarin. This season, he has 47 goals, which puts him 6th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 68 assists so far.</p><p>The Rangers defense is currently 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 19th with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Igor Shesterkin comes into the game having made 52 starts this season. So far, his record is 33-17 and he has a save percentage of 0.939%.</p>

New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/13/24

<p>The Washington Wizards (2-13) are currently on an 11-game losing streak and are hosting the Chicago Bulls (7-11) at Capital One Arena. The Bulls are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 244.5.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup is set to tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on MNMT.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-132 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Chicago?</h3><p>The Bulls dropped to 7-11 on the season after a 142-131 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Chicago entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 273 points went well over the pre-game line of 244.5.</p> <p>Chicago made an 11-0 run to cut the Grizzlies' lead from 62-49 to 62-60, but Memphis pulled away again in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Bulls 45-38. Chicago couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 33 points in the final period.</p><p>The Bulls connected on 19 three-pointers, shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc and 50.5% overall in their 142-131 loss to the Grizzlies. Zach LaVine led the way with 29 points, including 17 in the 3rd quarter, while Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>Matas Buzelis contributed 12 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and Coby White scored 9 of his 11 points in the 3rd. LaVine also added 9 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Bulls struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 142 points to the Grizzlies. Their worst quarter came in the 3rd, where they allowed 45 points. Overall, the Grizzlies shot 57% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Memphis hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Bulls sent the Grizzlies to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws. Chicago finished with 4 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will Washington Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 2-13 on the season after a 115-103 road loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Washington entered the game as +12 point underdogs, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total of 218 points fell well short of the 241-point over/under line.</p> <p>Washington led 59-57 at halftime but allowed the Pacers to go on a 12-0 run, turning a 73-72 lead into an 84-73 deficit. The Wizards entered the 4th quarter down 92-87 and managed only 16 points in the final period while allowing 23.</p><p>In their 115-103 loss to the Pacers, the Wizards shot 45.6% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 31.4%, making 11 threes. Alexandre Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly led the team with 17 points each, while Kyshawn George and Malcolm Brogdon added 15 points apiece.</p> <p>Coulibaly scored 11 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter, while Sarr contributed 6 points in the same period. George also had a strong 3rd quarter, scoring 7 points.</p><p>The Wizards struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 35 points, but they managed to tighten things up in the 4th, allowing just 23 points. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Washington had a tough time defending the three, as the Pacers hit 12 threes at a 44% clip. The Wizards also sent Indiana to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws. Defensively, the Wizards recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hockey Club and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Hockey Club in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Rangers will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>The Rangers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Win on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club moved to 2-0-0 with a 5-4 overtime win against the Islanders. The game’s total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9, and Utah, as the underdog, also covered the puck line.</p>

<p>Four different players scored for Utah, with Dylan Guenther leading the way with 2 goals, including the game-winner in overtime. Utah fell behind early, but Lawson Crouse tied it up with just 59 seconds left in the first period.</p><p>Dylan Guenther led the way for Utah, netting his 3rd and 4th goals of the season, including the game-winner in overtime. He scored on two of his three shots on goal. Lawson Crouse, who now has two goals this season, also added an assist. Josh Doan found the net for the first time this year, while Barrett Hayton scored his second goal of the season.</p> <p>Logan Cooley picked up his 4th assist of the season, while Mikhail Sergachev added his 3rd assist. Clayton Keller earned his 2nd assist of the year. Utah took 26 shots on goal and converted twice on the power play.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the first goal at 8:50 in the first period and allowed three more in the third, but they held the Islanders scoreless in overtime. Goalie Connor Ingram made 21 saves with a save percentage of 84%, while Utah's defense added 11 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Is It the Rangers Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>The Rangers opened the season with a dominant 6-0 win over the Penguins. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals resulted in a push.</p> 

<p>Five different Rangers found the net in the win. Sam Carrick scored first, finding the net at 17:36 in the first period. Chris Kreider led the team with two goals.</p><p>Chris Kreider led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his second at 8:25 in the third period. Sam Carrick opened the scoring at 17:36 in the first, while Alexis Lafrenière added his first goal of the season just 2:37 into the game. Filip Chytil and Vincent Trocheck also found the net, with Trocheck's goal coming at 3:01 in the third period.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 18 giveaways. They scored three times in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with two more in the third. None of their goals came on the power play.</p><p>On the defensive side, Igor Shesterkin stopped all 31 shots he faced, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed with 4 takeaways, 16 hits, and 20 blocks.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Islanders as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (+107)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Senators Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Senators improved to 21-18-3 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. Ottawa entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk added another goal in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense took 23 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over the Kraken, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Earlier, Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal, and Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th as well.</p> <p>The Senators scored in each period, with Gaudette’s goal coming 5:28 into the first. Tkachuk added another in the second, while Stützle’s empty-netter came with 2:14 remaining. Ottawa recorded 11 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, helping the Senators secure a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The defense added 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Can New York Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders dropped to 17-18-7 this season. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>The Islanders fell behind 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal at 19:52 in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter, in the third period.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and allowed two more in the third, including an empty-netter, leading to a 5-2 loss. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Betting on today's Senators and Canadiens game? Catch the action at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, as the Canadiens hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this division matchup, the Senators are favored by -1.5 against the Canadiens. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+130)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Ottawa Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Ottawa opened the season with a 3-1 road win over the Panthers. The Senators, as underdogs on the puck line, covered the +1.5 goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell well short of that mark.</p>

<p>Tim Stützle got the Senators on the board with a power-play goal at 14:08 in the first period. He added another goal in the third, sealing the win with an empty-netter. Shane Pinto also scored for Ottawa, who now sit at 1-0 for the season.</p><p>Tim Stützle led the Senators' offense with two goals in their 3-1 win over the Panthers. He opened the scoring with a power-play goal at 14:08 in the first period and added an empty-netter with 1:10 remaining in the game. Shane Pinto also found the net, scoring his first goal of the season at 9:18 in the first period.</p> <p>Ottawa fired 31 shots on goal but also had 14 giveaways. The Senators were held scoreless in the second period before Stützle’s empty-netter sealed the win.</p><p>On defense, Linus Ullmark made 30 saves with a 96.8% save percentage. The Senators' defense contributed 2 takeaways and 27 hits, while the Panthers' only goal came late in the 2nd period.</p><h3>Can the Canadiens Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Montreal dropped to 1-1-0 after a 6-4 road loss to the Bruins. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 10 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>The Canadiens held a 2-1 lead in the first period, but the Bruins scored five of the next six goals. Brendan Gallagher led Montreal with two goals in the loss.</p><p>Brendan Gallagher led the Canadiens' offense with two goals, bringing his season total to two, including a power-play goal at 11:34 in the first period. Cole Caufield added his second goal of the season, while Josh Anderson netted his first, scoring at 10:55 in the third period.</p> <p>Montreal fired 24 shots on goal and picked up 17 offensive giveaways. Kaiden Guhle contributed with two assists, and Joel Armia also added two assists, giving him two for the season.</p><p>Montreal's defense struggled in their previous game, allowing 6 goals on 29 shots from the Bruins. Goalie Cayden Primeau posted a save percentage of 79.3% with 23 saves. The Canadiens also had 7 takeaways and 19 hits. Despite closing the score to 5-4 late in the 3rd period, they gave up a goal with 4:00 remaining, sealing a 6-4 loss.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hawks and Aggies game? Catch the action at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and North Carolina A&T is favored by -1 to win at home against Monmouth.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies -1</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</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 Monmouth Stun the Crowd at Corbett Sports Center?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Monmouth improved to 4-13 on the season with an 84-73 home win over Charleston on Saturday. The Hawks, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Monmouth turned things around by scoring 49 points in the second half while holding Charleston to 35. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Monmouth's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20, and connected on 73.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 19 attempts. The Hawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 22 points, though he shot just 38.9% overall and 33.3% from three. Deywilk Tavarez added 20 points, hitting 6 of 12 from deep, while Madison Durr contributed 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including 2-for-3 from three-point range.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Hawks gave up 23 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 56% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% clip. The opposing team also went 14/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Monmouth gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for North Carolina A&T?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-14 after a narrow 81-78 loss to William & Mary on Saturday. The Aggies were +12.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 42-38 at halftime, the Aggies scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Despite the close score, the game total of 159 points fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina A&T put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 50% of their shots.</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 27 points, shooting 47.8% overall. Landon Glasper added 24 points, hitting 5 threes, though he shot just 39.1% from the field. Noah Collier was efficient, going 9 for 11 from the floor, finishing with 22 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 28 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 31 shots to fall, a 54% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents hit 11 of 30 shots, shooting 36%. North Carolina A&T also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 attempts, an 82% clip. The Aggies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs North Carolina A&T Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Kyle Harrison will get the start for the Giants (70-70, 38-31 home) as they host the Rockies (51-88, 22-50 away) at Oracle Park. The Rockies will give the starting nod to Ty Blach. Check out my prediction for game one of this NL West matchup between the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 10:15 ET on Friday, September 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>Over their last five games on the road, Colorado is 3-2 against the runline.</li><li>Against the runline, the Giants have gone just 3-7 in their last ten home games.</li><li>In Ty Blach's three most recent starts, the Rockies are 2-1.</li></ul><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES HAVE STRUGGLED AGAINST THE NL WEST</h3><p>This year, the Rockies have put together a 66-73 record against the runline. On the road, their runline mark sits at 37-35. Straight-up, they are 51-88 and are 5th in the NL West. Lately, Colorado has had problems on the road, losing four straight series. The team's over/under record for the season is 63-75.</p><p><p>Ty Blach will take the mound for the Rockies with a 2-1 record in 15 appearances. His ERA is 4.33, K/9 is 4.67, FIP is 4.91, and OBP is .352.</p></p><p>Ty Blach's most recent start against the Blue Jays saw him surrender five runs on nine hits, but the Rockies still emerged victorious with an 8-7 scoreline. Despite the shaky performance, Blach earned the win.</p><p>In their five most recent games, the Rockies have put together a batting average of only .229, placing them 24th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.4 runs per game, Colorado is 18th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .248 and OPS of .709 which has them 19th in baseball.</p><p>Nolan Jones has been a consistent presence in the Rockies' lineup this season, boasting a .282 batting average and .514 slugging percentage. During the team's last ten games, Jones has been on fire at the plate, leading Colorado in hits with a .369 average.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>140 games into their season, the Giants are 3rd in the NL West on an overall record of 70-70. Against other teams in the NL West, San Francisco is 19-14 while their overall series win percent sits at 43%. At home, the Giants are 38-31 and 32-39 on the road.</p><p><p>Starter Kyle Harrison has had a mixed start to his 2023 season with the Giants, currently boasting a 1-1 record from three appearances. His ERA sits at 4.70, while his K/9 figure is 12.33. Harrison's FIP is 5.93 and opponents are hitting .308 against him on-base percentage (OBP).</p></p><p>Kyle Harrison's outing against the Padres was not successful, as he gave up six runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings, resulting in a loss for the Giants.</p><p>With a season-long average of 4.2 runs per game, the Giants are the 21st ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .237, with an OBP of .312. In San Francisco's last ten games, they are 16th in home runs, having gone deep seven times in that span.</p><p>Thairo Estrada has been a consistent presence in the Giants' lineup this season, boasting a .273 batting average and .412 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, he has been particularly impressive, leading San Francisco with hits and hitting .267.</p>

Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 9/8/23

College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

There are just four teams that make it to the College Football Playoff each year, but that number is going to be expanding soon. There are other major bowl games that take place throughout the year, and those teams are chosen based on how they perform during the regular season.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Thunderbirds versus the Antelopes? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The over/under for this Western Athletic conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Grand Canyon being favored by -14.5 at home against Southern Utah.</p><h3>SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Utah Thunderbirds +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Thunderbirds.</li><li>Not only will Southern Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>After a loss to Utah Tech, Southern Utah will look to bounce back as they head into tonight's game as 14.5-point underdogs. So far this season, the Thunderbirds have gone 3-11 when listed as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, Southern Utah has gone just 3-10 this season, and over their last ten games away from home, they have gone just 3-7. So far this season, the Thunderbirds have gone 9-14 overall.</p><p>As the underdog, Southern Utah has been excellent vs. the spread this season, going 11-3. They have an overall ATS record of 15-6 and are 10-3 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Thunderbirds have gone 8-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Southern Utah games is 11-10. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 150.2 points, which is just below the average over/under line of 148. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Southern Utah offense tallied 68 points in a matchup against Utah Tech. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.1%, and they made 3 threes. In terms of offense, the Thunderbirds have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 247th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 381st in percentage and 294th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Thunderbirds' defense is nationally ranked 269th, allowing 76.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Southern Utah's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.8% this season.</p><h3>Will Grand Canyon Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Grand Canyon has been dominant at home this season, going 12-1 with an average scoring margin of +13.5 points per game. They have won 10 straight games at home, and their last three games at home have all been victories. Overall, the Antelopes are 21-2 on the year, including a 4-game win streak.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, Grand Canyon has been favored in 20 of their 23 games, going 18-2 in those games. They are 11-1 in Western Athletic Conference games, and they have an 8-1 record on the road this season.</p><p>Grand Canyon's ATS record this year is 12-9-1, and they are 10-9-1 vs. the spread when favored this season. Their home ATS record is 6-6-1, and their ATS mark over their last 10 games as the favorite is 5-4-1.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for games involving the Grand Canyon Antelopes is 11-11. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 145.9 points, which is slightly higher than the average over/under line of 145.5. Today's over/under line of 152.5 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this year, but over their last three games, the average scoring total is 154 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Grand Canyon's offense scored 86 points against Utah Valley. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.9%, and they went 23/29 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Tyon Grant-Foster, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 19, while Gabe McGlothan also maintains a PPG average of 15.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Antelopes' defense is positioned 73rd in the country, permitting 67.7 points per game. Grand Canyon's three-point defense is currently 58th in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.5% of their shots vs. Grand Canyon.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Lobos and Spartans face off at 10:00 ET on MWN. The Spartans are hosting the game at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. New Mexico is favored by -9 in this Mountain West conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152.5 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +9</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will San Jose State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are New Mexico Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>New Mexico improved to 13-3 on the season with a 62-48 win over San Diego State on Saturday. The Lobos were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread, while the total points of 110 fell well short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>New Mexico took control early, leading 30-20 at halftime, and added 32 points in the 2nd half while holding the Aztecs to 28 points after the break.</p><p>In their last game, the Lobos struggled offensively, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making just 8 of 20 attempts (40%).</p> <p>Donovan Dent led the team with 16 points and 5 assists, while Miles Byrd and Tru Washington each hit 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. Washington also added 5 rebounds. The Lobos grabbed 18 offensive boards as a team, finishing with 13 assists.</p><p>New Mexico's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 48 points. They allowed a 35% shooting performance, with the other team going 24/67 from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lobos limited their opponent to 6/28 shooting, or 21%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p>San Jose State improved to 6-10 on the season with a 69-62 road win over Air Force on Saturday. The Spartans were -3 favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 31-29 at halftime, the Spartans turned things around by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Air Force to 31 points.</p><p>San Jose State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They hit 44.4% of their threes, going 8-for-18 from beyond the arc, while knocking down 75% of their free throws (9/12).</p> <p>Will McClendon led the way with 20 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three-point range. Ethan Taylor added 16 points and 6 assists, and Josh Uduje contributed 15 points, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>San Jose State's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a 41% shooting performance from the field. The opposition went 13/31 on two-point attempts, also shooting 41%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 11 of 27 threes, good for 40%. They also went 3/6 from the free-throw line. San Jose State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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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.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

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<p>First pitch for Saturday's matchup between the Marlins and Brewers is set for 7:10 PM ET from American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Marlins are 38-66 and their money line odds are +136 compared to the Brewers, who are 59-44 and are the heavy favorites at -162. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>BSFL will be televising this NL matchup, and on the mound, we have Max Meyer for the Marlins and Aaron Civale for the Brewers. Civale is 1st in the NL Central, while the Marlins are 5th in the NL East. </p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline +136</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 7:10 ET on Saturday, July 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Marlins winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Miami cruised to a 6-2 win over the Brewers in the most recent game of this series. The Marlins had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Brewers, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Marlins were at +199 on the money line.</p>

<p>Trevor Rogers got the win for the Marlins, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with only one strikeout and allowed one home run. Freddy Peralta had a rough outing for the Brewers, taking the loss after going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits.</p>

<p>Miami's offense was led by Bryan De La Cruz, Josh Bell, and Jake Burger, as they were the only three Marlins hitters to have more than one hit. De La Cruz and Bell each homered in the game. On the other side, Rhys Hoskins hit a home run for the Brewers, going 1/2.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 38-66 overall this season, and they are 26.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. The Marlins are 9-21 against other teams in the NL East. Miami is on a two-game winning streak, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are just 22-34 this year. On the road, they have gone 16-32. As the underdog, the Marlins are 34-53 this year, compared to 4-13 as the favorite. So far, they have an overall series record of 9-21-3.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Marlins have been a solid bet this season, going 49-55 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 24-24 against the run line. They have covered the run line in two straight road games and have covered in four straight games as the underdog. They have been a poor bet as the favorite, going just 2-15 against the run line.</p><p>When the Miami Marlins take on the Milwaukee Brewers today, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Marlins have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 57-45, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, they have gone over 15 times, under 9 times, and pushed once. Miami has been on a streak of five consecutive overs, and the over has hit in 49.0% of their games this season when the line has been set at 8 runs.</p><p>Max Meyer is on the mound for the Marlins as they take on the Brewers. This will be his second road start of the season, and in his first road outing, he picked up a win vs. the Cardinals. Meyer has a win in all three of his starts this season, and he has 14 strikeouts on the year.</p><p>Over his last nine games, Josh Bell has gone 10/34 with four homers and seven RBIs. This has helped him move into 3rd on the team in RBIs and 2nd in home runs. Xavier Edwards has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/29 in his last nine games. He is currently on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Marlins are 29th in scoring at 3.6 runs per game. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .236 and have the league's worst on-base percentage. Miami is also near the bottom of the league in terms of isolated power.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Milwaukee is 59-44 overall this season, putting them 1st in the NL Central. Currently, they lead the Cardinals by six games for the top spot in the division. So far, they have gone 23-13 in divisional matchups. The Brewers dropped the first game of the series vs. the Marlins and are just 5-5 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are 29-18 this season, and they have gone 30-26 on the road. As the favorite, Milwaukee is 33-23 this season, and they are 26-21 as the underdog. So far this year, their overall series record is 19-11-3, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Brewers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.4 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose by an average of 2.8 runs. They are 54-49 against the run line this season, with a run line record of 23-24 at home and 31-25 on the road. They have failed to cover the run line in their last two games as the favorite, but they are 32-15 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>When the Milwaukee Brewers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Brewers have played in games with an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 55-44 overall. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 6-7-1. In 59.2% of their games, the over/under line has been set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Milwaukee is sending Aaron Civale to the mound today vs. the Marlins, and he will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Twins on July 21st, he gave up three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Looking back over his last four outings, Civale has finished with a no-decision in three of them. The right-hander has a record of 2-7 this season, along with an ERA of 5.00 and WHIP of 1.39. Opposing batters are hitting .260 off Civale this season. He has made 20 appearances and four quality starts this year.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Brewers are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is good for 9th in the league. At home, they have been even better, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .254, which is the 4th best mark in the MLB. Milwaukee has been very good at getting on base, as they are 2nd in OBP and have the 3rd most walks in the league.</p>

<p>Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins have been the Brewers' top power threats this season, as they both have 16 home runs, which is good for 1st on the team and 15th in the league. Adames also comes into the game with the 8th most RBIs in the league (68). Christian Yelich has also been a key run producer for the Brewers, as he is 5th in the league with 42 RBIs. Yelich is also batting .315 this season.</p>

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<p>The Bears and Catamounts are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Catamounts will host the game at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134 points, and Vermont is favored by -5.5 at home against Brown.</p><h3>BROWN BEARS VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vermont Catamounts -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VERMONT CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Not only will Vermont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Brown Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 4-4 on the season with a 77-54 win over Stony Brook on Wednesday. The Bears, playing at home, were -9.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Brown took control early, leading 43-24 at halftime. They outscored Stony Brook 34-30 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 131, under the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Brown's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field and hitting 39.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with 13 made threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Ben Wight was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7, while Aaron Cooley hit 7 of 9 shots, including 2 threes. Joe Octave led the team with 24 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Brown also dished out 20 assists in the game.</p><p>Brown's defense gave up 54 points, with their opponent shooting 50% from the field, hitting 29 of 57 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 24 shooting for 66%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Brown's opponent made 13 of 33 attempts, shooting 39%. They also went 6 of 11 from the free-throw line, hitting 54%. Brown allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Vermont as Home Favorites</h3><p>Vermont evened their record at 4-4 with a 68-64 win over Northeastern on Saturday. The Catamounts, who were -4 point favorites, pushed against the spread, while the game’s total of 132 points went over the 129.5-point line.</p> <p>Vermont led 35-22 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half, scoring 33 of their own to hold on for the win.</p><p>Vermont's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 48.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They connected on 56% of their two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes on 18 tries. At the free-throw line, the Catamounts made 19 of 26 attempts, good for 73.1%.</p> <p>Rashad King led the way with 27 points, shooting 11 of 20 from the field, though he missed both of his three-point attempts. TJ Hurley added 23 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Jace Roquemore contributed 13 points, knocking down 2 of 3 three-point attempts and shooting 80% overall.</p><p>Vermont's defense gave up 64 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field, including 56% on two-pointers (14/25). From beyond the arc, Vermont allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Vermont's opponents went 19/26, hitting 73% of their attempts. Vermont also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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