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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.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>Betting on today's Canadiens and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Blue Jackets being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+138)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Canadiens Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Montreal's record dropped to 7-11-3 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens, underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Montreal's only goal came in the third period, cutting the deficit to 2-1 before the Penguins added an empty-netter. Christian Dvorak scored for the Canadiens at 14:28 in the third.</p><p>The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but only managed to score once in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh.</p> <p>Montreal was held scoreless until Dvorak's goal, which came 5:32 into the third period. The Canadiens struggled with giveaways, recording 20 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens will look to bounce back after allowing three goals to the Penguins. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canadiens' defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits. However, they gave up the first two goals and a late empty-netter.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 9-9-2 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> <p>The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored at 19:11 in the second period to put Columbus on the board.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and finished with 3 assists. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season on Labanc's goal, and Adam Fantilli notched his 4th assist on Severson's goal.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period and another two later in the game. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but had a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits but couldn't stop a late goal at 1:26 in the 3rd period.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulls and Golden Flashes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Flashes at MAC Center in Kent, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Kent State being favored by -15.5 at home against Buffalo.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at MAC Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Golden Flashes.</li><li>Even though we have Kent State winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +15.5.</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>Does Buffalo Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Buffalo is coming off a 91-72 loss to Western Michigan and has gone 2-8 in their last 10 road games. The Bulls are 2-19 this season as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, Buffalo is 4-23 this season, including a 2-11 record on the road. They have lost their last two games away from home and are being outscored by an average of 9.6 points per game on the road.</p><p>Against the spread, Buffalo is 10-16 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-5. As the underdog, the Bulls are 9-12 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 3 road games, Buffalo is 2-1 ATS.</p><p>Buffalo's over/under record this season is 11-14-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 146.7 points, which is slightly below the average over/under line of 147. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points, and their over/under record during that span is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Bulls' offense tallied 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 67.8 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Sy Chatman with 23 points. Jonnivius Smith also added 14 points for the Bulls.</p><p>The Bulls' defense is presently ranked 316th nationally, allowing an average of 79.8 points per contest. So far, the Buffalo defense is giving up an average of 9.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.5 times per game (690th).</p><h3>Will the Golden Flashes Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>As the Golden Flashes prepare to take on Buffalo, they will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Kent State is 13-14 overall this season and 6-8 in Mid-American Conference play. At home, the Golden Flashes are 6-6 compared to a 5-8 record on the road.</p>

<p>For the season, Kent State has been favored in 18 of its 27 games, going 9-9 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +5.4, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three home games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Kent State has gone 7-11 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is only 4-8. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Flashes have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Kent State's games this season (144.2). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.9 points per game, the Kent State had a below average performance. They scored 70 points against Akron and had a field goal percentage of 47.4%. The team's top scorer is Jalen Sullinger, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.8, while Chris Payton also maintains a PPG average of 12.7 leading up to the game.</p><p>Kent State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Kent State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.4% this season.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24