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<p>Planning on watching today's Hurricanes and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on NBCS. The Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, April 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Blackhawks.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+280)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Hurricanes Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p><p>Carolina comes into tonight's game with a record of 51-22-7, which has them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3 and have won four straight games when favored.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Carolina has gone 24-12-3 and has won three straight games away from home. For the year, the Hurricanes have been favored in 73 of their 80 games and have a record of 48-18-7 as the favorite.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Hurricanes are 18-21 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin is +.7 goals per game. So far, Carolina has been favored in 73 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 32-41.</p>

<p>Carolina's puck line record for the season is 36-44, and they have 34 wins by multiple goals. In their last ten road games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3 against the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Carolina have an average of 6 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Hurricanes come in with a record of 31-47-2.</p><p>Carolina has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>On offense, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 4th in the league. Coming into the game, the Hurricanes have a 38-19 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 11-1.</p><p>Carolina's leading goal scorer is Sebastian Aho. So far this season, he has 35 goals, placing him 21st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Aho has 53 assists this season.</p><p>The Blackhawks defense is currently 7th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 32.5 shots per game against Chicago. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 29th with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov gets the start and has made 39 starts this season. His record at this point is 22-13, and his save percentage is 0.693%.</p><h3>Will the Blackhawks Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Blackhawks have gone 16-20-4 and have lost two straight games at the United Center. For the season, Chicago has gone 23-51-5 and is in 15th place in the Western Conference. In their last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 19-50-5 this season and have lost three straight games as the underdog. Against teams from the Central Division, Chicago has gone 6-20 this season.</p></p><p>Chicago enters the game with a puck line record of 35-44 and has gone just 2-3 against the puck line as the underdog in their last five games. So far, the Blackhawks have had 12 wins by more than one goal compared to 11 one-goal victories.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Chicago has a puck line record of 33-41, and their average scoring margin when in that role is -1.5 goals per contest. The team's average scoring margin for the season is -1.3 goals per game, and their puck line record at home is 23-17.</p> <p>For the season, Chicago's games have finished with an average of 5.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.1. Overall, the Blackhawks have an over/under record of 30-45-4.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Carolina has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Blackhawks come into the game at 2.2 goals per contest placing 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 31st position in the league. The Chicago offense is ranked 28th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 27th in the NHL.</p><p>Chicago's leading scorer is Connor Bedard. So far, he has 22 goals which is 106th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 38 assists so far.</p><p>The Blackhawks defense is currently 7th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 32.5 shots per game against Chicago. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 29th with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Carolina, goalie Petr Mrazek has started 51 games in this season. His current record is 18-29, and his save percentage stands at 0.956%.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/14/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mustangs and Beach are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Beach will host the game at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Long Beach State is favored by -14.5 to win at home against Cal Poly.</p><h3>CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS LONG BEACH STATE BEACH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal Poly Mustangs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Walter Pyramid at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL POLY MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Beach.</li><li>Even though we have Long Beach State winning straight-up, we like Cal Poly at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Cal Poly Be The Talk of Walter Pyramid?</h3><p>Cal Poly will look to snap their 12-game losing streak tonight against Long Beach State. The Mustangs are 4-20 overall and 0-12 in Big West play. They have gone 3-20 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>Cal Poly is 1-12 on the road this season, with an average scoring differential of -14.2 points per game. Their last win away from home came over a month ago, and they have lost 10 straight on the road.</p><p>When looking at Cal Poly's ATS record this season, they are currently 10-13. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-8 and their last three road games, they have gone 1-2 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Mustangs have gone 3-2 ATS in their last five games and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Cal Poly's over/under record for the season is 10-11-2 and the average scoring total in their games is 134.7 points. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (134.3) and 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and the average scoring total is 128 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Cal Poly offense put up just 65 points vs. the CSUN Matadors. Overall, they are now averaging 62.7 points per game which is 471st in the country. On the offensive front, the Mustangs have a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, ranking 386th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 316th in terms of percentage and 327th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On defense, Cal Poly is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.4 points per game. In today's game vs. Long Beach State, the Cal Poly defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Cal Poly made 16 free-throws vs. the Mustangs.</p><h3>Can Long Beach State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Long Beach State has been better at home this season, going 4-2 compared to their 8-7 record on the road. They have been favored in 13 of their 23 games, going 8-5 in those contests.</p>

<p>The Beach are coming off a win over California-San Diego, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Long Beach State has an ATS record of 10-11 this season and a mark of 5-8 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Beach are 5-5 ATS. At home, they have gone 3-3 vs. the spread this year and are 4-4 in their last 10 home games ATS.</p><p>Long Beach State's over/under record for the season is 14-7, and today's line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (152.7). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 145 points. Over their last five games, the OU record is 3-2, and the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>Long Beach State's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 85 points against California-San Diego. They had an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 19/24 free throws. Leading the team in scoring was Marcus Tsohonis with 18 points. Jadon Jones also added 16 points for the Beach.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Long Beach State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.4 points per game (272nd). In their previous game vs. California-San Diego, the Tritons finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 76 points vs. Long Beach State.</p>

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