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Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, James Madison is favored bt -1.5 vs. South Alabama. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will South Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dukes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-58 loss to Wake Forest on Tuesday. James Madison entered the game as +8 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, just under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>James Madison led 32-31 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 44.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 6 of 9 free throws for a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis was a standout, scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field and 40.0% from three. Cameron Hildreth added 18 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Dukes allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they connected on 7 of 24 three-point attempts. The Dukes also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%.</p><h3>Can the Jaguars Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Alabama's season record dropped to 6-4 after a 58-49 road loss to TCU on Monday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Jaguars kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 30-28 at halftime, South Alabama managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>South Alabama struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, and they hit only 26.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-26 from deep.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Vasean Allette added 14 points, despite hitting just 1 of 5 from three, and Trazarien White contributed 13 points, shooting 2-for-9 from long range.</p><p>South Alabama's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, giving up a 55% shooting rate inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Jaguars limited their opponent to 5/26 shooting, or 19%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 64%. South Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Jazz (+745) will take on the Thunder (-1250) at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder are favored by 14.5, and the over/under line is set at 230.5.</p>

<p>Utah comes into this game having lost two straight and sitting 12th in the Western Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won two straight.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, March 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-108 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Jazz have lost two straight games against the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog is 24-26 on the season and 16-34 straight-up. Today, they are 14.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>Utah's O/U record for the season is 37-29-2, and their last two games have gone under the betting line. Today's O/U line is set at 230.5, and their games have averaged 237.8 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Jazz lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 114-104. The O/U line for that game was 225.5, and Utah was a 4.5-point underdog going into the game.</p>

<p>Currently, the Jazz are 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 29-39. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 14-25 and 5-9 against their division. On the road, Utah is 9-24.</p><p>On the season, the Jazz are averaging 117.2 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. However, when playing on the road, they are scoring 112.6 points per game (18th).</p>

<p>Utah has outscored the NBA scoring average in 61.8% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 11th in made threes per game (13.2) and 10th in three-point attempts per game (36.8). Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.</p><p>On average, the Utah defense is giving up 120.6 points per game (27th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Jazz are forcing 14.9 per game, which is 30th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 8th in blocked shots at 5.8 per game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Thunder?</h3><p>In Thunder games this season, the average combined scoring total is 233.8 points per game, which is higher than today's O/U line of 230.5. This season, the Thunder have a record of 36-30-1 on the O/U.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's last two games have gone over the O/U line, and they are 2-0 on the over in their last two games. In their most recent game, the Thunder beat the Grizzlies by a score of 118-112, which was well above the O/U line of 219.5.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Thunder have an overall record of 40-27 and have failed to cover in their last two games at home. As the favorite, their ATS record is 29-22, and they have been favored in 51 of their 67 games.</p>

<p>The Thunder are currently 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 47-20. In their last 10 games, they are 8-2 and have won their last two games. In their most recent game, they beat the Grizzlies by a score of 118-112.</p><p>When playing at home, the Thunder are scoring 122.8 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. Overall, they are 3rd in the league at 120.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 2nd in the NBA at 50%. They are also the most efficient shooting team from three-point range, hitting 39% of their attempts.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's offensive style has them ranked 12th in pace at 99.6 possessions per game. They are 12th in assists at 26.9 per game. When it comes to free throws, the Thunder are 17th in attempts and 12th in makes.</p>

<p>Despite being 29th in offensive rebounds, the Thunder are 6th in two-point shooting percentage at 56%. Overall, they have made the 4th most two-point field goals in the league. From beyond the arc, they are 9th in made threes at 13.5 per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Thunder's defense is giving up an average of 113.1 points per contest. The Oklahoma City defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Oklahoma City.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 3/20/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Ducks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Ducks.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+189)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Avalanche?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 19-15-0. Colorado held a 1-0 lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that mark. The Avalanche were underdogs on the puck line, and their two goals weren’t enough to cover.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal late in the third period.</p> <p>MacKinnon also recorded his 14th assist on Makar's goal, and Makar picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche gave up the tying goal at 11:29 in the second period and allowed four more after that, including two empty-netters late in the third. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p><h3>Will Anaheim Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Anaheim fell to 12-14-4 after a 4-2 road loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Ducks’ defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the second before finally scoring in the third. Brock McGinn put Anaheim on the board at 9:44 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim’s offense managed 39 shots on goal, but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added another, also his second, on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season on McTavish’s late goal, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals to Chicago, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Lancers and Eagles game? Catch the action at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Longwood is favored by -3.5 against North Carolina Central. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.</p><h3>LONGWOOD LANCERS VS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at McDougald-McLendon Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina Central pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Longwood as Away Favorites</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Longwood improved to 7-3 on the season with a 77-55 road win over Campbell on Wednesday, December 18th. Entering the game as 3-point favorites, the Lancers covered the spread, but the combined points of 132 fell short of the O/U line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>Longwood took control early, leading 34-20 at halftime. They scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35, maintaining their lead and securing the win.</p><p>Longwood's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 56.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.2% of their threes (7/24). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 14 of 18 attempts for a 77.8% success rate.</p> <p>The Lancers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Colby Duggan and Johan Nziemi both contributed 13 points, with Duggan hitting 4 of 5 threes. Michael Christmas and Colby Garland each added 11 points, with Garland also handing out 6 assists.</p><p>Longwood's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposing team making only 9 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Longwood allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19, shooting 70%. Longwood gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>North Carolina Central improved to 3-8 on the season with a 77-70 road win over Longwood on Saturday. The Eagles entered the game as +8 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, NCCU outscored Longwood 43-36 in the second half. The total points for the game were 147, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p><p>North Carolina Central's offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 54.7% from the field and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 59% of their two-point attempts and hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-14 from three-point range.</p> <p>Keishon Porter led the way with 20 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 8-for-9 from the field. Po'Boigh King added 16 points, hitting 3-of-6 from deep, while Colby Garland contributed 15 points and 6 assists. The Eagles also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense couldn't slow down their opponent, giving up 70 points on 51% shooting. They struggled to defend inside, allowing 67% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 6 made threes. They sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Eagles gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Longwood Lancers vs North Carolina Central Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Oilers and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Blues.</li><li>We like the Blues on the moneyline (+160)</li><li>The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p><p>With a record of 31-17-1, the Oilers are in 6th place in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. On the road, Edmonton is 14-11-0 this season. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>So far this season, Edmonton has been favored in 41 of their 49 games, going 28-12-1 as the favorite. In their last three games, the Oilers are 2-1, and they have gone 3-2 over their last five games.</p></p><p>On the year, the Oilers have a puck line record of 25-24 and have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games. So far, Edmonton has 23 wins by multiple goals and has gone 22-19 vs. the puck line when favored.</p>

<p>Edmonton has an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game, and their average scoring margin on the road is +.2 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the Oilers have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Edmonton's games are averaging 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.7. The Oilers currently have an over/under record of 20-26-3.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Edmonton has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>The Oilers come into the game scoring an average of 3.5 goals per game, putting them 10th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 12th in the league. Coming into the game, the Oilers have a 20-10 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 11-6.</p><p>Edmonton's current leading scorer is Zach Hyman. This season, he has 32 goals, which puts him 6th in the NHL. Hyman also comes into the game with 17 assists.</p><p>St. Louis defense takes on the Oilers ranked 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 31.6 shots per game against St. Louis. They also are 18th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 36 starts this season. So far, his record is 24-11 and he has a save percentage of 0.885%.</p><h3>Can St. Louis Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Blues have gone 15-9-1 and are 21-14-2 as the underdog. In the Western Conference, St. Louis is in 8th place and 4th in the Central Division. Overall, the Blues have a record of 28-22-2 and have gone 7-3 in their last ten games.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, St. Louis has gone 3-2 and 2-1 in their last three. In the conference, the Blues have gone 16-14 and have been the underdog in 37 of their 52 games this season.</p></p><p>St. Louis enters the game with an average scoring differential of -.2 goals per game, and they have gone 30-22 against the puck line this season. So far, the Blues have gone 24-13 against the puck line as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, the team has 16 wins by more than one goal, and they have dropped 20 games by multiple goals. In their last ten games at home, the team has gone 7-3 against the puck line.</p> <p>The average goal total for St. Louis' games is sitting at 6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Blues come in with an over/under record of 21-26-5.</p><p>Although Edmonton has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Blues are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 25th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. In terms of the Blues' offense during power plays, they are 23rd in power play goals and 3rd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>St. Louis will be looking for a good game from Jake Neighbours who leads the team in scoring with 18 goals, ranking 62nd in the NHL. Neighbours also comes into the game with 5 assists.</p><p>The Blues defense is currently 10th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31.6 shots per game against St. Louis. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 18th with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington gets the start and has made 35 starts this season. His record at this point is 18-14, and his save percentage is 0.942%.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 3:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Morehead State being favored by -4.5 at home against Tennessee State.</p><h3>TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Morehead State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Tigers?</h3><p>Tennessee State’s season woes continued with a 77-75 loss to Southern Indiana on Thursday, dropping their record to 1-8. Despite being +4.5 point underdogs, the Tigers kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 152 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>The Tigers led 40-39 at halftime but were outscored 38-35 in the second half, leading to another loss.</p><p>Brandon Weston led the way for Tennessee State with 33 points, shooting 52.9% from the field in their last game. Aaron Nkrumah added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Damoni Harrison knocked down 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, finishing with 19 points.</p> <p>The Tigers shot 43.6% overall, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range, and an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 21 of 28 free throws (75%) and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, finishing with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Tennessee State's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. The Tigers allowed 42% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tennessee State's defense saw the opposition hit 8 of 22 attempts, good for 36%. The Tigers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 67%. Tennessee State allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Eagles improved to 3-6 on the season with a 70-69 win over UT Martin on Thursday. Morehead State was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-30 at halftime, the Eagles matched UT Martin’s 29 points in the 2nd half to secure the narrow victory at home.</p><p>Morehead State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 42.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 19 attempts, and went 18 for 35 on two-pointers, shooting 51.4% inside the arc.</p> <p>Jerone Morton led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from three. Tarence Guinyard added 17 points despite shooting just 28.6%, while Tyler Brelsford contributed 13 points, hitting 16.7% from deep.</p><p>Morehead State's defense gave up 69 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense conceded 8 threes on 19 attempts, with the opposition shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Morehead State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tennessee State Tigers vs Morehead State Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Gators. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 170.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ospreys Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after a 95-81 road loss to UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Ospreys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 52 points in the same period, preventing them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>North Florida put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. They connected on 30% of their 40 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the free-throw line, they hit 77.3%, going 17-for-22.</p> <p>The Ospreys had 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, with Toyaz Solomon leading the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jordan Marsh added 19 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Ospreys couldn't contain their opponents inside, as they shot 63% on two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 69%. The Ospreys gave up 12 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-0 this season with a 90-84 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Gators, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Florida led 46-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.</p><p>The Gators put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.4%, going 19-for-27.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts. Will Richard was efficient, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Florida's defense giving up 84 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 28 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Gators struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 13 free throws, shooting 68%. The Gators also gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes in this one.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

Chattanooga Mocs vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Huskies and RedHawks face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The RedHawks are hosting the game at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Northern Illinois.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Millett Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the RedHawks.</li><li>Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Eastern Michigan, the Huskies are 7-14 overall and 1-8 in the Mid-American Conference. They are 2-8 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is -9.4 points per game. They have lost their last seven road games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Northern Illinois has been the underdog in 16 of their 21 games, and they are 3-13 in those contests. Their record as the underdog on the road is 0-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northern Illinois has gone just 4-12 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Huskies have an ATS mark of 0-10. On the road, their ATS record is currently 3-7 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Overall, Northern Illinois is 6-13 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Northern Illinois games is 12-7 and today's line of 147.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (152.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points and in their last five games, the average is 154 points. Over their last 10 games, their OU record is 7-3.</p><p>In their previous game, the Huskies' offense finished with 76 points, which is right in line with their current average of 76.7 points per contest. The Northern Illinois offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.5 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 33% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>So far, the Huskies' defense is ranked 305th in the country at 79.7 points per contest. In today's game vs. Miami (OH), the Northern Illinois defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Northern Illinois made 30 free-throws vs. the Huskies.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored RedHawks?</h3><p>After falling to Ohio by a score of 78-69, the Miami (OH) RedHawks will look to bounce back as 5.5-point favorites against Northern Illinois. So far this season, Miami (OH) has gone 5-3 at home, compared to a 4-8 record on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the RedHawks have gone 7-3, and over their last five, they are 3-2. Miami (OH) has been the favorite in six games this season, going 3-3 in those contests.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Miami (OH) has gone 3-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the RedHawks are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Miami (OH) sits at 10-9-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 143.8 points compared to an average over/under line of 143.9, resulting in an average margin of -0.1 points. Today's over/under line of 147.5 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this year and over their last three games, the OU record is 0-3.</p><p>The RedHawks' offense wrapped up their last game with 69 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 73.5 points per contest. Darweshi Hunter is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 12.5 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Bryce Bultman brings a PPG average of 8.5 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the RedHawks' defense holds the 153rd rank in the nation, allowing 71.4 points per game. In their most recent game, the Miami (OH) defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Ohio knocked down 15 three-pointers on their way to 78 points.</p>

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed 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 a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

This will be the first time that these two franchises have met in the NBA playoffs and both are coming off sweeps of their first-round opponents. The Celtics swept the Philadelphia 76ers, who were without the services of Ben Simmons, who suffered a season-ending meniscus injury requiring surgery. The NBA defending Champions swept the Brooklyn Nets in four games and when needed their league-leading defense dominating and halted any offensive runs the Nets attempted to mount. The consensus is that this matchup is a tossup, but I am all over the Raptors and a wager on them to win this series.
<h3><strong>What are the Betting Lines for Game 1?</strong></h3>
In the NBA Futures Odds Betting Market little has changed since the restart of bubble games with the Milwaukee Bucks remaining the favorites to win the Eastern Conference at odds averaging -110 at most sportsbooks. For those new to betting, this means a bet of $110 would win $100 if the Bucks win the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have odds of +250 or in fractional terms 5/2 with a $100 bet winning $250 if the Raptors win the Eastern Conference. The Celtics are next at +350 so you can see the matchup between the Celtics and Raptors is going to help decide, who does advance to the NBA Finals.

In Game 1, the Raptors are favored by 2-points at the DSI Sportsbook and remember all these games are being played in neutral court settings in Orlando.
<h3><strong>Are There Any Betting Systems For This Game?</strong></h3>
Here is steady betting system that has earned a respectable 200-126 ATS for 61.3% winning bets over the last five seasons and instructs us to bet on favorites with a winning record on the season and is playing a team that beat the spread by a combined total of at least 17 points in their last three games and also has a winning record on the season. When the qualified game has been in the playoffs the betting record improves to 35-21 ATS for 63% winning bets and a straight-up record of 40-16 for 71%. Given the short line, the money line is an alternative betting opportunity to play the Raptors.
Summary of the Machine Learning Tools and Projections

The Raptors are 144-9 straight-up for 94% winners and 116-36-1 ATS when scoring at least 111 points and their opponent does not shoot above 48% from the field in all games played since 2015. They are 12-1 SU and 12-1 ATS covering the spread by an average of 12 points in playoff games since 2015.

The Boston Celtics are 13-64 SU for just 17% wins and 12-63-2 ATS for 16% wins when they have allowed an opponent to score 111 or more points and shot no better than 48% from the field. In playoff games they are a miserable 1-14 SU for 7% and 2-13 ATS for 13%.

The Celtics Tatum had a great series against the 76ers. However, he achieved his lofty numbers without the presence of 76ers Ben Simmons, who is considered by many to be one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Simmons would have shadowed Tatum all over the court and undoubtedly would have minimized his points-per-game in that series. Toronto is even deeper with several defensive players that can make it far more difficult for Tatum to repeat what he accomplished in the 76ers series.

<span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><strong>Bet the Toronto Raptors to win the series and to cover the spread in Game 1.</strong></span>
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Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors Game 1 Free Pick & Prediction

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Cougars. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Houston is favored by -28.5 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Islanders Have a Shot at a Win at Houston?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 4-5 on the season after a 71-62 road loss to Hawaii on Sunday. The Islanders entered the game as +6 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which fell short of the 143-point over/under line.</p> <p>The Islanders were tied 28-28 at halftime but were outscored 43-34 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 62 points, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.2%, with a two-point shooting mark of 42.9% (18/42) and a 40% success rate from beyond the arc (4/10).</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting 5/5 and finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Marcus Greene added 15 points, while Gytis Nemeiksa and Garry Clark contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Islanders' defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 7-3 on the season with a dominant 78-49 win over Toledo on Wednesday. The Cougars were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -30 spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime, and matched that output in the 2nd half while holding Toledo to 27 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Cougars put up 78 points, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive at 60.5% (26/43), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 16.7% (4/24) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%.</p> <p>Houston grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19). Terrance Arceneaux led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three (1/2). Joseph Tugler was efficient, scoring 13 points on 5/6 shooting in just 16 minutes.</p><p>Even with Houston allowing 49 points, their defense struggled inside, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 43 shots. However, Houston's defense was effective from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Houston's opponents went 14/19, good for 73%. The Cougars also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Connecticut is favored by -9.5 in this Big East conference matchup the against Butler. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Huskies?</h3><p>Connecticut improved to 9-3 on the season with a 94-89 win over Xavier on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -13.5, the Huskies didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 183, well over the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UConn trailed 30-29 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 48. Their offensive surge was key to the win, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Connecticut put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24 from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, connecting on 20 of 21 attempts for a 95.2% shooting percentage.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three. Tarris Reed Jr. added 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Dante Maddox Jr. also contributed 22 points, hitting 5-of-9 from three-point range. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Connecticut's defense struggled, giving up 89 points on 47% shooting. They allowed 25 two-pointers on 45 attempts, a 55% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 24 threes, shooting 33%. Connecticut also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 20 free throws, a 95% rate.</p><h3>Can Butler Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler fell to 7-5 on the season after an 80-70 loss to Marquette on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were +14 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Butler led 35-32 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game went over the O/U line of 148.5, finishing at 150.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts and 40.9% from beyond the arc, while knocking down 86.7% of their free throws.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 7 attempts. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort also grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and finishing with 15 points and 9 boards.</p><p>Despite Butler's defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 42% shooting, they did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 6 made threes on 30 attempts (20%).</p> <p>Butler sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws (83%). The Bulldogs also gave up 20 offensive rebounds in this one.</p>

Connecticut Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Winthrop as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>MERCER BEARS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winthrop Eagles -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Winthrop pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Win at Rock Hill?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Mercer dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 73-66 road loss to Queens (NC) on Wednesday. The Bears entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Mercer trailed 30-29 at halftime and allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 160.5 O/U line.</p><p>Mercer's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 16% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.9%, and they managed 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Nasir Mann added 15 points in 17 minutes, hitting 1 of 2 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Mercer’s defensive efforts, they allowed 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. Mercer held them to 39% shooting on two-point attempts, as they went 15/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 42%, hitting 8 of 19 attempts. Mercer also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%. The Bears gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Winthrop Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Winthrop fell to 6-4 on the season after an 82-64 road loss to Florida State on Tuesday. The Eagles entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Winthrop trailed 45-27 at halftime but played the Seminoles evenly in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 37 points. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Winthrop's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 35.3%. They managed 64 points, with 14 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.</p> <p>Malique Ewin was a standout, shooting 66.7% and grabbing 15 rebounds, while Bryce Baker hit 6 threes at a 50% rate. Jamir Watkins contributed 23 points and 4 assists, despite shooting 42.9% overall.</p><p>Winthrop's defense gave up 82 points on 50% shooting from the field, as their opponent hit 31 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Eagles allowed 24 baskets on 41 tries, a 58% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Winthrop's defense saw their opponent make 7 of 20 shots, good for 35%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. Winthrop allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Tip-off for this divisional matchup between the Celtics and Nets is set for 7:30 ET in Brooklyn. Boston is currently favored by 8.5 points and has won four straight games. The over/under line for this game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>TV coverage of this game will be provided by NBCS. The Celtics are 41-12 on the season and hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Nets are 21-31 and currently sit 11th in the East. </p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-116 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Celtics Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Celtics have a season record of 41-12, which is the best in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 16-9 and have won five straight games.</p>

<p>In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Celtics are 28-6 and 11-1 against opponents in the Atlantic Division. Their average scoring margin on the road is +6.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Celtics are 23-28 overall and have failed to cover in their last three games. As the favorite, they are 21-27 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +9.9 PPG.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Heat by a score of 110-106. The O/U line for that game was 224 points, and Boston was favored by 8 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 26-27, and their games have averaged a combined 231.5 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 227.5.</p><p>Heading into their matchup against the Nets, the Celtics are one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league. They lead the NBA in three-point attempts per game at 42.7 and are hitting 37% from beyond the arc, which is 4th in the league.</p>

<p>Overall, Boston is 5th in the NBA in scoring at 120.4 points per game. However, they have been slightly better at home, averaging 122.1 points compared to 118.6 on the road.</p>

<p>When it comes to two-point shooting, the Celtics are one of the most efficient teams in the league at 57% (3rd). In terms of field goal percentage, they are 12th at 47%.</p><p>Currently, the Celtics' defense holds the 7th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.0 points per game. Opponents are hitting 51.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 34.7% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>In their last game, the Nets defeated the Spurs by a score of 123-103. The combined scoring total in that game was 226 points, which was below the over/under line of 232.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Nets have lost three straight games against the spread. Today, they are 8.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 9-26 as the underdog. Overall, their ATS record is 24-26 (15-12 at home and 9-14 on the road).</p>

<p>Brooklyn's O/U record for the season is 25-27, and their games have averaged 229.1 points per game. The under has hit in their last four games.</p>

<p>The Nets are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-31. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. Against the Eastern Conference, Brooklyn is 14-15 compared to 7-16 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Nets are 13-16 at home this season, and they have an average scoring margin of +1.4 points per game. In comparison, their road scoring differential is -4.6 PPG.</p><p>This season, the Brooklyn Nets are averaging 113.9 points per game, which puts them 19th in the league. In home games, they are averaging 114.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is shooting 46% from the field, which is 25th in the league.</p>

<p>One area where the Nets have excelled is in three-point shooting. They are making an average of 13.9 threes per game, which is 6th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 24th in the league.</p><p>So far, the Nets' defense is ranked 16th in the league at 115.2 points per contest. Brooklyn struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Spurs, giving up 9. For the game, San Antonio scored 103 points in the game.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/13/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Kings (-186) will host the Lakers (+156) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. Sacramento (13-14) is favored by 4.5 points over Los Angeles (14-12).</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 229.5. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>On Sunday, December 15th, the Lakers improved to 14-12 with a 116-110 win over the Grizzlies at home. Los Angeles entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game fell short of the O/U line of 235, with the teams combining for 226 points.</p> <p>The Lakers took control early, going on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 36-29 to 46-29. They led 86-77 going into the 4th quarter and held off a late push from the Grizzlies, who outscored them 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Anthony Davis powered the Lakers to a win over the Grizzlies, pouring in 40 points and grabbing 16 rebounds while shooting 68.2% from the field. He was especially strong in the 1st and 4th quarters, scoring 12 points in each.</p> <p>As a team, the Lakers shot 47.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% of their threes and making only 10. Austin Reaves added 19 points, while LeBron James contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% rate.</p><p>The Lakers put together a strong defensive performance against the Grizzlies, allowing just 110 points on 39% shooting. They held Memphis to 20 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but the Grizzlies scored 31 in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Grizzlies to 9 made threes on 32% shooting. They also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Kings?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-14 on the season after a 130-129 home loss to the Nuggets on Monday. Sacramento, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 259 points exceeded the O/U line of 237.5 by 21.5 points.</p> <p>Denver's 13-0 run early in the game shifted the momentum, but the Kings fought back, outscoring the Nuggets 47-34 in the 2nd quarter and 35-21 in the 3rd. However, Sacramento couldn't hold onto their 103-96 lead going into the 4th, as the Nuggets outscored them 34-26 in the final frame.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 29 points and 7 assists in their 130-129 loss to the Nuggets, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. Domantas Sabonis added 28 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.</p> <p>Malik Monk contributed 25 points and 10 assists, with 15 points coming in the 3rd quarter. The Kings shot 48% from the field, hitting 12 threes at 34.3% efficiency.</p><p>The Kings struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 41 and 34 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. However, they couldn’t maintain that momentum in the 4th, where they again allowed 34 points, leading to a 130-129 loss to the Nuggets.</p> <p>Sacramento held Denver to 10 made threes on 35% shooting from beyond the arc. The Nuggets also went 18/24 from the free-throw line. The Kings finished with 31 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also tallied 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Demons and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northwestern as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +7</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can DePaul Stun the Crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena?</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 8-3 after an 89-61 road loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 40-29 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 32. The game’s total points reached 150, just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 61 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.1%.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Layden Blocker contributed 17 points. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Blue Demons allowed 34 two-point baskets on 57 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 10 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. DePaul also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 8-3 on the season with a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, December 15th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Northwestern led 31-26 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Northwestern put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 62.5% of their free throws, going 10 for 16.</p> <p>Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Lance Terry added 17 points, and Nick Martinelli contributed 16 points on 58.3% shooting. Jalen Leach also chipped in 16 points despite shooting 31.2%.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (26/65). They limited two-point shooting to 39%, as the opposing team went 17/43 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Northwestern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Metropolitan division matchup against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES 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 Monday, May 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Rangers winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Rangers on the moneyline (-107)</li><li>The Rangers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Carolina as Away Favorites</h3><p><p>Carolina enters the game with a record of 52-23-7, which is good for 111 points and 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Hurricanes have gone 25-13-3 this season. Over their last ten games, they have gone just 5-5.</p>

<p>Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, Carolina has gone 35-15 this season. In games where they have been favored, the Hurricanes have gone 49-19-7. Over their last five games, Carolina has gone 2-3.</p></p><p>Carolina comes into the game with a puck line record of 37-45, including going 0-3 against the puck line in their last three games. On the road, the Hurricanes have a puck line mark of 19-22 this year and have gone just 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten road games.</p>

<p>So far, the Hurricanes have 35 wins by multiple goals compared to just 17 wins by one goal. In their 75 games as the favorite, Carolina has an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game, and their puck line record when favored is 33-42.</p> <p>On average, Carolina's games have finished with 6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Hurricanes come in with an over/under record of 33-47-2.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Hurricanes have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. The Carolina offense is ranked 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 4th in the NHL.</p><p>Carolina will be looking for a good game from Sebastian Aho who leads the team in scoring with 36 goals, ranking 22nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Aho has 53 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers are currently 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 14th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Frederik Andersen comes into the game having made 16 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-2 and he has a save percentage of 0.397%.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p><p>As the season comes to a close, the New York Rangers have already locked up the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Metropolitan Division. Their overall record of 54-23-4 has given them 112 points, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers have gone 34-16, and they have won nine of their last ten games. At home, New York has gone 29-11-0 this season, and they have won two straight games at home.</p></p><p>On the year, the Rangers have gone 40-41 against the puck line and have gone 8-2 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far, New York has 31 wins by multiple goals and has gone 25-39 against the puck line when favored.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Rangers have gone 15-2 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the year is +.6 goals per game. In their last five games, the team's puck line record is 5-0, and their average scoring differential at home is +.7 goals per game.</p> <p>The average goal total for New York's games is sitting at 6.3. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under record of 44-34-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Carolina has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Rangers are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. New York's offense is currently ranked 7th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the league.</p><p>New York will be looking for a good game from Artemi Panarin who leads the team in scoring with 49 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 69 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers come into the season ranked 22nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. For the season, they are ranked 14th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 54 games this season. His current record stands at 35-17, and his save percentage is 0.94%.</p>

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