<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canadiens versus the Wild? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Wild are favored by -1.5 against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</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 (+217)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Canadiens Defense Show Up in St. Paul?</h3><p>Montreal's 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped the Canadiens to 5-9-2 this season. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Canadiens didn't score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. By then, the Penguins had already scored twice, adding an empty-net goal later to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal's offense was held in check in their 3-1 loss to the Penguins, managing just one goal. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist of the year.</p> <p>The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were plagued by 20 giveaways. They were shut out in the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the game's first two goals, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens pulled within one in the third, but they conceded an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, leading to a 3-1 loss. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Will the Wild Win at Home?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 10-2-3 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well under that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman got the Wild on the board first, scoring at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, putting the Wild on the board 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three. Marco Rossi added his seventh assist on Boldy's overtime goal. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Wild allowed a late first-period goal to the Maple Leafs but shut them out the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, finishing with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also tallied 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Toreros and Lions face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions are hosting the game at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this West Coast conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Loyola Marymount being favored by -7.5 at home against San Diego.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO TOREROS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Toreros +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Even though we have Loyola Marymount winning straight-up, we like San Diego at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Toreros Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>San Diego has struggled on the road this season, going 4-6 with an average scoring margin of -10.4 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Toreros are 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, San Diego is 16-13 this season and they have gone 6-9 in West Coast Conference games. They have lost two straight games, including their most recent game against Saint Mary's by a score of 88-62.</p><p>San Diego has an ATS record of 12-16 this season, including a mark of 5-5 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Toreros are 10-10 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, San Diego has gone 5-5 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in San Diego games is 17-11. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line of 147.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>The San Diego offense is coming off a game in which they scored 62 points vs. Saint Mary's. Overall their field goal percentage was 35.7% while connecting on 4 threes. Offensively, the Toreros hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 220th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 95th in terms of percentage and 224th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Toreros' defense is positioned 276th in the country, permitting 76.9 points per game. Against Saint Mary's in their most recent game, the San Diego defense gave up a total of 88 points while allowing Saint Mary's to hit 55% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Loyola Marymount Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>After a 3-game losing streak at home, Loyola Marymount will look to get back on track when they host San Diego on Thursday. The Lions are favored by 7.5 points, and they have gone 9-8 this season when favored.</p>

<p>So far, Loyola Marymount has gone 8-10 at home compared to 3-7 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +4.0, while it is -5.8 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Loyola Marymount has gone 7-10 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lions have a 5-5 ATS record. At home, LMU has an ATS mark of just 7-11 this year and they are 0-3 ATS in their last three home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Loyola Marymount games is 15-13. So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 147.5. Over their last three games, their games are averaging 136 points compared to an average over/under line of 145.4 this season.</p><p>Loyola Marymount is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 86 points versus Pacific. This output is higher than their season-average of 72.1 points per game. Alex Merkviladze is leading the team in scoring at 12 points per contest. Dominick Harris has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Loyola Marymount defense is giving up an average of 71.6 points per contest. Against Pacific in their most recent game, the Loyola Marymount defense gave up a total of 63 points while allowing Pacific to hit 40% of their shots.</p>

San Diego Toreros vs Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Friars. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have the Friars as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>SETON HALL PIRATES VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +7</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Even though we have Providence winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Seton Hall Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>After losing to Xavier (74-54), the Pirates come into today's game with a record of 8-5. They have gone 1-4 on the road and 7-1 at home. At the moment, Seton Hall sits with a sub-.500 ATS record of 5-8. In their previous five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Seton Hall have had an average of 142.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 140.7 points. Their over/under record is 5-8-0. In their most recent three games, the Pirates' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 147 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Seton Hall offense put up 54 points against Xavier. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 32.4% and made 2 threes. Dre Davis led the scoring for the Pirates, contributing 18 points. Additionally, Kadary Richmond chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>At this time, the Pirates' defense is positioned 102nd in the country, permitting 69.0 points per game. So far, the Seton Hall defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.5 times per game (512nd).</p><h3>Can Providence Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Providence will be playing their 14th game of the season against Seton Hall, and currently have an overall record of 11-2. In away games, the Friars have a 1-1 record, while they have a 10-1 record at home. As Providence prepares to face Seton Hall, their ATS record stands at 8-5. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 13 games, Providence has an over/under record of 3-10-0, with their games averaging a combined 139.2 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Friars' games have averaged 136 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>Providence recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 85 points against Butler. This output exceeded their season average of 75.2 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Bryce Hopkins, who is averaging 16 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Devin Carter also maintains a PPG average of 16.9 heading into game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Providence defense is giving up an average of 63.9 points per contest. Against Butler in their most recent game, the Providence defense gave up a total of 75 points while allowing Butler to hit 45% of their shots.</p>

Seton Hall Pirates vs Providence Friars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Peacocks game? Catch the action at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ, as the Peacocks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 129.5 points, and the Peacocks are the home favorites against the Mountaineers in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Peter's Peacocks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Peacocks.</li><li>Not only will Saint Peter's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Mount St. Mary's Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Mount St. Mary's will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they head on the road to take on Saint Peter's as 2.5-point underdogs. So far this season, the Mountaineers are 6-8 overall and 2-7 on the road.</p>

<p>In their last game, Mount St. Mary's picked up a 74-69 win over Canisius. Over their last 10 road games, the Mountaineers are just 2-8.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's has a current ATS record of 7-6-1 this season. On the road, they are 4-4-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 3 road games, they are 0-2-1 ATS and 2-2-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. As the underdog, the Mountaineers are 3-3 vs. the spread this year and 5-5 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's over/under record this season is 9-5 and today's over/under line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (137.2). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 146 points.</p><p>The Mountaineers' offense finished with 74 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 73.9 points per contest. Offensively, the Mountaineers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 110th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 297th in terms of percentage and 273rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Mountaineers' defense is positioned 147th in the country, permitting 71.0 points per game. So far, the Mount St. Mary's defense is giving up an average of 8.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.3 times per game (689th).</p><h3>Can the Peacocks Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Saint Peter's comes into today's matchup as the favorite, favored by 2.5 points. So far this season, the Peacocks have gone 7-5 and are currently riding a three-game winning streak.</p>

<p>At home, Saint Peter's is 2-1 and has an average scoring margin of +3.3 points per game. In their last game, the Peacocks faced off against Iona and came away with a 69-57 victory. Over their last 10 games at home, Saint Peter's is just 5-5.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Saint Peter's is 2-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Peacocks are just 4-6 ATS. At home this year, they are 1-2 vs. the spread and their last 10 home ATS mark is 3-6. Over their last 3 home games, they have gone 1-1 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Saint Peter's games this year (130.5). So far, eight of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last five games, the average scoring total is 128 points.</p><p>Saint Peter's recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 69 points against Iona. This output exceeded their season average of 63.8 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Latrell Reid, who is averaging 11.3 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Corey Washington also maintains a PPG average of 12.4 heading into game.</p><p>In the current season, the Saint Peter's defense has excelled, sitting 25th in the nation by allowing 63.4 points per game. So far, the Saint Peter's defense is giving up an average of 7.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.1 times per game (570th).</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Saint Peter's Peacocks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/24

<p>The Dolphins are the heavy favorite in their week 11 matchup against the Raiders, which will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. The game is set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th, and will be televised on CBS. The Dolphins' money line odds are -390, while the Raiders are at +299. Miami is favored by -7.5 points, and the over/under line is 44.5 points.</p><h3>LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 30 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 11 against the Dolphins, the Raiders are looking to snap a five-game losing streak. Las Vegas currently sits at 2-7, placing them 27th in our power rankings and giving them just a 1% chance of making the playoffs. In their most recent game, the Raiders fell 41-24 to the Bengals, dropping them to 4th in the AFC West with an 0-3 division record.</p> <p>Las Vegas has an average scoring margin of -9.2 points per game and is 4-5 against the spread. They are 4-4 as underdogs and 0-1 as favorites. Their O/U record is 6-3, with the over hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Raiders rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 22nd in the NFL in points per game (18.7) and 29th in yards per game (280.2). Las Vegas ranks 7th in passing attempts per game but is 18th in passing yards, averaging 203.3 per game. On the ground, they are last in the league in rushing yards per game (76.9) and 26th in rushing attempts. The Raiders are 25th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate (33.6%) but have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 5th with a 59.1% conversion rate.</p> <p>In week 9, Gardner Minshew II threw for 124 yards, completing 10 of 17 passes, in a loss to the Bengals. Jakobi Meyers led the team with 8 receptions for 105 yards, while Alexander Mattison had 36 rushing yards on 9 carries. Las Vegas scored 14 points in the 4th quarter and converted 5 of 13 3rd-down attempts.</p><p>In their 41-24 loss to the Bengals, the Raiders' defense struggled to get off the field, allowing Cincinnati to convert on 53.3% of their third down attempts. The Raiders gave up five passing touchdowns and allowed the Bengals to complete 69.2% of their passes for 243 yards. They also managed just one sack and one interception.<p></p>The Raiders' defense also struggled to generate pressure, as they had a negative differential in both QB hits and tackles for loss. Overall, the Bengals put up 373 yards of total offense, with 130 of those coming on the ground (4.2 yards per attempt).</p><h3>Are The Dolphins Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Miami ended a four-game losing streak with a 23-15 win over the Rams in week 10, bringing their record to 3-6. The Dolphins rank 20th in our power rankings and have an 8.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2nd in the AFC East, but with a 1-2 division record, they have no chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Miami is 3-6 against the spread, but they have covered in two straight games, including their win over the Rams, where they were 2-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 49.5, and the teams combined for 38 points. The Dolphins’ O/U record is 3-6 this season.</p><p>Miami’s offense ranks 26th in our power rankings, and they are 27th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 16.3 points per game. They are 20th in the league in total yards per game (315.2), and they rank 25th in passing yards per game (188.8) on 31.2 attempts per game. On the ground, Miami is 8th in rushing attempts and 9th in rushing yards per game (126.4). They have been solid on 3rd down, converting 40.2% of their attempts, which ranks 10th in the NFL, and they are 8th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 10, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 207 yards, completing 20 of 28 passes with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Jaylen Waddle led the team with 57 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane rushed for 37 yards on 12 carries. Miami scored 7 points in the 1st quarter, 3 in the 2nd, 7 in the 3rd, and 6 in the 4th, converting 6 of 13 3rd downs and 2 of 3 red zone attempts.</p><p>The Dolphins' defense came up with four sacks and held the Rams to a 25% conversion rate on third down in their most recent game, helping them to a 23-15 win. Miami's run defense was also solid, allowing just 70 yards on 18 attempts. Despite giving up 327 yards through the air, they didn't allow any passing touchdowns and came up with one interception.</p><p></p><p>They also won the quarterback hit battle by two but did lose the tackles for loss differential by -3. Opposing quarterbacks completed 69.6% of their passes against Miami in this game.</p>

Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>The Eagles and Royals are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Royals will host the game at Curry Arena in Charlotte, NC. The odds for this Atlantic Sun conference game currently have the Royals as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES VS QUEENS (NC) ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles +1</p><p>This game will be played at Curry Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-65 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Florida Gulf Coast pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Florida Gulf Coast comes into this game as a one-point underdog, which is not surprising considering they have been the underdog in eight of their 17 games this season. So far, they have gone 2-6 on the road, and their average scoring margin in road games is -9.4 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Eagles lost to North Florida by a score of 78-58. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone just 2-8, and they are 7-10 overall this season.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast has an ATS record of 5-9 this season, including a mark of 3-5 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151 is higher than the average over/under line in Florida Gulf Coast's games this season (140.8). So far, 11 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>The Florida Gulf Coast offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 58 points versus North Florida. During the game, they attempted 18 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 37.5%. The top scorer for the Eagles was Dallion Johnson with 17 points, while Zach Anderson also chipped in with 10 points.</p><p>So far, the Eagles' defense is ranked 167th in the country at 72.1 points per contest. Florida Gulf Coast's three-point defense is currently 145th in the country at 7.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.9% of their shots vs. Florida Gulf Coast.</p><h3>Can Queens (NC) Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Queens (NC) comes into this game as a one-point favorite, and they are 3-0 as the favorite this season. So far, they have gone 4-1 at home, and their average scoring margin at home is +2.4 points per game.</p>

<p>After their most recent loss to Kennesaw State, the Royals' record now sits at 6-10. They have lost six games in a row and are 0-1 in Atlantic Sun play. In their last 10 games at home, Queens (NC) is 7-3.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Florida Gulf Coast has gone 2-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have a record of 4-5-1. At home, the Eagles have an ATS mark of 3-2 this year and are 5-3 over their last 10 home games.</p><p>Queens (NC) has an over/under record of 9-5 this season and the average scoring total in their games is 158.6 points. So far, they've had 8 games with a higher over/under line than today's line of 151. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 173 points.</p><p>The Queens (NC) offense is coming off a game in which they scored 77 points vs. Kennesaw State. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.1% while connecting on 9 threes. Leading the team in scoring is AJ McKee, who is averaging 16.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Deyton Albury also maintains a PPG average of 15.8 heading into game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Queens (NC) is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 82.8 points per game (300th). The Queens (NC) defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 80 points and allowed Kennesaw State to connect on 8 threes.</p>

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs Queens (NC) Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Norse. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Norse at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northern Kentucky as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.</p><h3>NICHOLLS COLONELS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Nicholls Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Colonels dropped their home opener to South Alabama, 70-64, on Friday, November 8th. Nicholls, who were -5.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 30-24 at halftime, Nicholls scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points as well. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nicholls struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Ike Cornish and Myles Corey each scored 18 points, with Cornish hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Corey was 0-5 from deep but added 8 assists. Brian Myles and Dylan Fasoyiro both contributed 17 points, with Myles shooting 60% overall and 75% from three.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, the Nicholls Colonels' defense held their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, as they connected on 22 of 63 attempts. Nicholls was particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with only 10 makes on 27 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nicholls allowed 12 threes on 36 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Nicholls gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Norse?</h3><h3>Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Norse faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they took on Purdue on the road. Entering the game as +20.5 point underdogs, Northern Kentucky fell short, losing 72-50. They not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Northern Kentucky trailed 37-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 26 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 122, which was under the 147.5-point line.</p><p>Northern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.8% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range, finishing with 50 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.1%, and they managed 15 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Fletcher Loyer was a bright spot, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 66.7% overall, finishing with 16 points and 4 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points, shooting 80.0% from the field.</p><p>Despite Northern Kentucky's defensive struggles, they allowed 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts (18/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws (64%).</p>

Nicholls Colonels vs Northern Kentucky Norse NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Devils face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Devils are hosting the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Devils as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>The Devils enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can San Jose Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 4-9-2 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks held a 1-0 lead in the second period, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The total line was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover. Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund each scored for San Jose.</p><p>The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, tying the game at 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to convert on the power play. William Eklund picked up his seventh assist of the season, and Tyler Toffoli added his fifth assist.</p><p>San Jose's defense gave up the first goal at 5:19 in the second period, and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Are New Jersey Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 10-5-2 with a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The game was scoreless until the third period, when Calgary broke through at 14:26. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached just 3.</p> 

<p>New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal. The Devils also racked up 25 penalty minutes and had 19 giveaways. All three of Calgary’s goals came in the third period, with the final one being an empty-netter.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Flames, despite taking 22 shots on goal. They were held scoreless in all three periods, including the third, when Calgary scored all three of their goals.</p> <p>New Jersey struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game. None of their players found the net, and they didn’t score on the power play, shorthanded, or with an empty net.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. New Jersey's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Lightning. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Lightning are favored by -1.5 against the Sabres in a Atlantic division matchup.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>With the Lightning being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Lightning.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Sabres Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p><p>Buffalo enters the game with a record of 27-28-4, which has them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Atlantic Division. On the road, the Sabres have gone 14-12-3, and they have been the underdog in 36 of their 59 games.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games when favored. In the Eastern Conference, the Sabres have gone 16-20 this season.</p></p><p>Buffalo comes into the game with a puck line record of 31-28 and their average scoring margin sits at -.1 goals per game. So far, the Sabres have been the underdog in 36 games and have a puck line record of 24-12 in those games.</p>

<p>When looking at their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.1 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Buffalo's puck line record is 6-4.</p> <p>This season, Buffalo's games have an average of 5.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.5. The Sabres come in with an over/under performance of 23-34-2.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Buffalo has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>The Sabres come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 21st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 10th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Sabres offense is 27th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the NHL.</p><p>Buffalo's leading scorer is JJ Peterka. So far, he has 19 goals which is 66th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 18 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning are currently 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.5 shots per game against Tampa Bay. They also are 15th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 32 games this season. His current record stands at 17-15, and his save percentage is 0.776%.</p><h3>Will the Lightning Win at Amalie Arena?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Lightning have gone 18-8-3, and they have been favored in 35 of their 61 games. In the Eastern Conference standings, Tampa Bay is in 8th place and 5th in the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, the Lightning have gone 5-5, and they have won two of their last three games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Lightning have a record of 32-24-5, and they have earned 69 points. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Tampa Bay has gone 16-18, and they have gone 6-10 against teams in the Atlantic Division. When favored this season, the Lightning have gone 22-12-1.</p></p><p>When favored this year, the Lightning have gone 16-19 against the puck line, and they have gone 31-30 on the season. So far, Tampa Bay has 23 wins by multiple goals and 9 wins by one goal.</p>

<p>This year, the team's average scoring differential is at .7 goals per game, and their average scoring differential at home is at +.7 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the Lightning have gone 6-4 against the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Tampa Bay have an average of 6.8 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.5. In terms of their over/under performance, the Lightning come in with a record of 28-29-4.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Buffalo has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Lightning are scoring an 3.4 goals per game this season, ranking 6th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 18th in the league. Looking at how the Lightning's offense is performing during power plays, they are 1st in power play goals and 29th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Tampa Bay will be looking for a good game from Nikita Kucherov who leads the team in scoring with 38 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 65 assists so far.</p><p>The Lightning defense is currently 16th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Tampa Bay. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 15th with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Buffalo, goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has started 35 games in this season. His current record is 20-15, and his save percentage stands at 0.794%.</p>

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