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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Midshipmen versus the Tribe? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 163.5 points, and William & Mary is favored by -9.5 against Navy in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: William & Mary Tribe -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tribe.</li><li>Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Navy Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Midshipmen’s struggles continued with a 68-60 loss to Coppin State on Saturday, dropping their record to 2-9. Navy, who were -8.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 28-22 at halftime, Navy scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40. The combined points of 128 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.9%. They hit 55% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes (8/27). At the free-throw line, they shot 63.6%, making 14 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Austin Benigni led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from three-point range (3/4). Toby Nnadozie added 20 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep. Jinwoo Kim also shot 75% from three (3/4), finishing with 13 points, while Julius Ellerbe contributed 11 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 68 points, Navy's defense held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, with a 46% mark on two-point attempts (15/32). From beyond the arc, Navy limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance.</p> <p>Navy sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they hit 20 free throws for a 66% rate. On the boards, Navy allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can William & Mary Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Tribe fell to 3-7 on the season after a 90-70 loss to VCU on Sunday. William & Mary, who were +17 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 155.5.</p> <p>William & Mary trailed 42-37 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 48.</p><p>William & Mary put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range (10/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 54.5% of their attempts (6/11).</p> <p>Joe Bamisile led the Tribe with 20 points, shooting 60% overall. Gabe Dorsey added 16 points, while Max Shulga and Noah Collier each contributed 13. Jack Clark grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 5 assists, despite going 0/4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 90 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Tribe allowed 60% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponents making 28 of 46 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, William & Mary held their opponents to 25% shooting, with 7 made threes on 28 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they hit 13 free throws (72%).</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Lancers and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have SMU as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>LONGWOOD LANCERS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Longwood at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Longwood Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lancers improved to 8-3 on the season with an 82-67 road win over North Carolina Central on Friday. Entering the game as -3.5 favorites, Longwood covered the spread, while the total points of 149 went over the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Longwood led 36-27 at halftime and put up 46 points in the 2nd half, allowing 40 points to the Eagles.</p><p>Longwood's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a 54% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts and 40.9% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Po'Boigh King led the way with 21 points, while Colby Garland added 17 points and 4 assists. Michael Christmas contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from three-point range, and Elijah Tucker was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his attempts.</p><p>Longwood's defense gave up 67 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 66% of their attempts inside the arc, going 22/33.</p> <p>However, the Lancers did well defending the three, holding their opponent to just 4/22 shooting, or 18%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 47%. Longwood allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will SMU Win at Home?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU improved to 10-2 on the season with a dominant 103-77 win over Boston College on Saturday. The Mustangs entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 180 easily surpassed the O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 47-40 at halftime, SMU took control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 56-37 to seal the win.</p><p>SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 103 points with a field goal percentage of 64.4% (38/59). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 74.6%, thanks in part to their 68.8% shooting from beyond the arc (11/16) and 62.8% shooting inside (27/43). They also connected on 80% of their free throws (16/20).</p> <p>Matt Cross and Dion Brown were perfect from three-point range, each hitting 3/3, with Cross shooting 77.8% overall and Brown at 60.0%. Donald Hand Jr. led the team with 22 points, while Boopie Miller contributed 18 points and 7 assists. B.J. Edwards and Jerrell Colbert both shot 75.0% from the field.</p><p>Despite SMU's defensive efforts, they allowed 77 points while holding their opponent to 37% shooting from the field. The Mustangs limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting just 16 of 43 attempts, but they connected on 7 of 18 threes, shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>SMU sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 72% clip. The Mustangs also gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Longwood Lancers vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

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Binghamton Bearcats vs Marist Red Foxes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Florida A&M Rattlers vs Tarleton State Texans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Belmont Bruins vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Valparaiso Beacons vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Missouri State Bears vs Evansville Aces NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Southern Illinois Salukis vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

UIC Flames vs Illinois State Redbirds NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Buffalo Bulls vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Le Moyne Dolphins vs Niagara Purple Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pride versus the Bobcats? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. In this non-conference matchup, Hofstra is favored by -1.5 against Quinnipiac. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Hofstra Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Hofstra's season record dropped to 6-4 after a 60-42 loss to Temple on Sunday. The Pride, who were -4 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Hofstra trailed 33-20 at halftime and managed just 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. The total points for the game were 102, well under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 42 points while shooting 25% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.6%, and they connected on only 5 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 17.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jean Aranguren played all 40 minutes, finishing with 16 points and 14 rebounds, despite shooting 26.7% from the field and 16.7% from three. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 12 points, shooting 28.6% overall and missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Hofstra's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting only 9 of 27 attempts for 33%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hofstra's defense was equally effective, as their opponent managed just 5 threes on 29 attempts, shooting 17%. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 60%.</p><h3>Does Quinnipiac Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Quinnipiac’s season record fell to 4-7 after an 84-80 loss to Central Connecticut State on Saturday. The Bobcats were +3 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>Quinnipiac trailed 41-34 at halftime but scored 46 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>Quinnipiac put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 9 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting at a 34.6% rate, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 15 of 19 for 78.9%.</p> <p>Devin Haid led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep and shooting 72.7% overall. Amarri Monroe added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Max Frazier was nearly perfect, shooting 87.5% from the field and grabbing 9 boards.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to connect on 71% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 31 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac's defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 16 free throws.</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>The Canadiens and Lightning are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Lightning are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+212)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Montreal?</h3><p>With a 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens now sit at 15-17-3. Montreal entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that number.</p> 

<p>Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, after the Penguins had already scored twice. The Penguins added an empty-netter to seal the win. Christian Dvorak scored for the Canadiens, finding the net at 14:28 in the third period.</p><p>Montreal's offense managed just one goal in their recent 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky added his 7th assist.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They also recorded 20 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens will look to bounce back after allowing the first two goals in their last game and a late empty-netter. They gave up the opening goal at 15:57 of the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while Montreal's defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Are the Lightning Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Tampa Bay's 7-4 loss to the Jets moved their record to 20-11-2. The Lightning held a 2-0 lead early, but Winnipeg scored 7 of the next 9 goals. Tampa Bay entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p>

<p>All four of Tampa Bay’s goals came from different players. The Lightning scored the first two goals of the game, but the Jets responded with two unanswered goals to tie it up. Tampa Bay briefly tied the game at 4-4 in the third period, but Winnipeg pulled away with three more goals, including two empty-netters.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay, netting his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov, who now has 10 goals this season, scored the Lightning’s final goal of the game.</p> <p>The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and tied the game 4-4 in the 3rd on Kucherov’s unassisted goal.</p><p>Defensively, Tampa Bay struggled late, giving up the final three goals in their 7-4 loss to the Jets. After tying the game at 4-4 in the 3rd period, the Lightning allowed a goal at the 7:38 mark, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with 27 saves and an 84.4% save percentage. Tampa Bay's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>Betting on today's Delta Devils and Tigers game? Catch the action at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with LSU being favored by -38.5 over Mississippi Valley State.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +38.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have LSU winning straight-up, we like Mississippi Valley State at +38.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mississippi Valley State Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Delta Devils’ season continued its rough start with a 93-48 loss to Tulsa on Saturday, dropping them to 0-10. They entered the game as +29 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 39-16 at halftime, Mississippi Valley State allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 141 went over the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Mississippi Valley State managed just 48 points, shooting 30% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 35%, and they hit only 54.5% of their free throws, going 6-for-11 from the line.</p> <p>Matt Reed and Antonio Sisk each scored 15 points, with Reed hitting 4-of-5 threes and grabbing 9 rebounds in just 16 minutes. Tyshawn Archie added 14 points, while Dwon Odom was perfect from the field, shooting 5-for-5 and contributing 5 assists.</p><p>Mississippi Valley State's defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 72% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 21 of 29 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 33%, making 11 of 33 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws. Mississippi Valley State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for LSU as Home Favorites</h3><h3>LSU Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>LSU improved to 10-2 on the season with an 86-70 win over New Orleans on Sunday. The Tigers, heavy favorites at -27, didn’t cover the spread but secured the victory at home.</p> <p>LSU led 30-29 at halftime before breaking out for 56 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 156 went over the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>LSU put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 45.7% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 61% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, making just 24.1% of their threes (7/29).</p> <p>James White led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 3/5 from beyond the arc. Vyctorius Miller added 17 points, hitting 3/6 from three, while Cam Carter and Dae Dae Hunter each contributed 14 points.</p><p>LSU's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 61% shooting on 25/41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, LSU held their opponent to 24% shooting, as they went 7/29 from three-point range. The opposing team also shot 71% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 21 attempts. LSU allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs LSU Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Betting on today's Capitals and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Red Wings winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+117)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Washington Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Washington fell to 24-9-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals trailed early, but Alex Ovechkin tied it up with just 44 seconds left in the first, and they took the lead 33 seconds later. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, Washington didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score reached exactly that number. All of the Capitals’ scoring came in the first period, while the Hurricanes added an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal.</p> <p>Washington took 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. The Capitals scored both of their goals in the first period, with Duhaime’s coming just 11 seconds before the intermission.</p><p>Despite leading 2-1 after the first period, Washington's defense struggled, giving up three unanswered goals—two in the second period and one more late in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the Capitals' defense managed just 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Will Detroit Win at Home?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-18-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were -1.5 goal favorites and didn’t cover the puck line, while the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined 3 goals falling short of that mark.</p> 
<p>After giving up a short-handed goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. Dylan Larkin scored both goals for the Red Wings.</p><p>In their 2-1 win over Buffalo, the Red Wings’ offense netted both goals during the second period, with Dylan Larkin scoring his 6th and 7th of the season. Larkin took 4 shots on goal, converting twice.</p> <p>Detroit fired 23 shots on goal but also recorded 15 giveaways. Both of their goals came on power plays, with Patrick Kane picking up his 6th assist and Lucas Raymond his 10th.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they didn't allow another, securing a 2-1 win over Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense contributed 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Wildcats. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on PEAC, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136 points, and Northwestern is favored by -14 vs. Northeastern.</p><h3>NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northeastern Huskies +14</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 1:30 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like Northeastern at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Huskies Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Northeastern Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies fell to 8-4 on the season after a 77-72 road loss to UMass on Wednesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Northeastern not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 35-30 at halftime, the Huskies matched UMass with 42 points in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to pull off the win. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Northeastern's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.5% overall and 22.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%, with the team hitting 22 of 52 two-point attempts (42.3%).</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes (57.1%) and shooting 50% overall. Rashad King added 19 points and 11 rebounds, while LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each contributed 18 points, with Pratt also grabbing 8 boards and dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>The Huskies gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (20/45). Northeastern also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Huskies' defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they connected on 6 of 18 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the opposition went 19/31, hitting 61% of their foul shots.</p><h3>Are the Wildcats Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 9-3 on the season with an 84-64 win over DePaul on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wildcats were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread with the 20-point victory.</p> <p>Northwestern led 37-27 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 136.5.</p><p>Northwestern put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-12, and hit 68.8% of their free throws. The Wildcats also dished out 17 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led Northwestern with 23 points, while Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field. Jacob Meyer contributed 18 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, and Matthew Nicholson was efficient inside, making 6-of-8 shots for 14 points.</p><p>Northwestern's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. They were effective inside, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts, going 29/52.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 41%, making 5 of 12 three-point attempts. Northwestern sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 68%. The Wildcats also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Fighting Illini. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Fighting Illini at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -38.5 vs. Chicago State.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +38.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +38.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chicago State Have A Chance at State Farm Center?</h3><p>Chicago State’s season continued to spiral with an 81-57 loss to CSUN on Saturday, dropping them to 0-14. The Cougars were +20.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>Chicago State led 25-22 at halftime but were outscored 59-32 in the 2nd half. The Cougars’ inability to maintain their defensive intensity after the break was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 32.7% (17/52). Their effective field goal percentage was 38.5%, and they hit only 25% of their threes (6/24). At the free-throw line, they shot 60.7% (17/28).</p> <p>Scotty Washington led the team with 19 points, despite shooting 30.8% from the field and 16.7% from three. Mahmoud Fofana was efficient, scoring 17 points on 7/10 shooting, while Matthew Robinson Jr. added 14 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Chicago State's defense allowed 81 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 29 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 25 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent shot just 22%, hitting 4 of 18 attempts. Chicago State also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 90%. The Cougars allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Illinois Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Illinois improved to 8-3 on the season with an 80-77 win over Missouri on Sunday. The Illini were -3.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 157, just over the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>Illinois led 37-32 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 45 points to Missouri after the break.</p><p>Illinois put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 54.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.8% of their threes (8/26). At the free-throw line, the Illini were nearly perfect, hitting 22 of 23 attempts for a 95.7% success rate.</p> <p>Kasparas Jakucionis led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, while Mark Mitchell and Tony Perkins each added 18 points. Kylan Boswell contributed 16 points and a team-high 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 16.7% from the field. Tomislav Ivisic posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 62.5% of his shots.</p><p>Even though Illinois held their opponent to just 39% shooting from the field, they still gave up 77 points. The defense allowed 44% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team making 20 of 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 28 free throws, shooting 75%.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Salukis and Panthers game? Catch the action at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Northern Iowa as the -10.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at McLeod Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Northern Iowa winning straight-up, we like Southern Illinois at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Salukis Find a Way to Win in Cedar Falls?</h3><p>Southern Illinois dropped to 3-7 on the season after a 94-81 loss to High Point on Saturday. The Salukis were +3.5 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Southern Illinois fell behind 51-37 at halftime but managed to score 44 points in the second half. However, they allowed 43 points in the second half, preventing them from making a comeback.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They hit just 29.4% from three-point range, going 5-for-17, but were strong inside, shooting 54.5% on two-point attempts (18/33). At the free-throw line, the Salukis connected on 81.1%, making 30 of 37 attempts.</p> <p>Ali Dibba led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field and 40% from three. D'Maurian Williams added 24 points, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Kezza Giffa contributed 19 points and 4 assists, hitting 2 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, the Salukis allowed 54% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 33 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Illinois held their opponent to 29% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 17 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 30 for 81%. The Salukis also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can The Panthers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>In their latest outing, the Panthers fell to 6-5 on the season after a 76-68 loss to Washington State on Saturday. Northern Iowa was a +4 underdog going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-26 at halftime, the Panthers put up a strong fight in the second half, outscoring the Cougars 42-27, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Northern Iowa struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 18.2% (4/22) from three-point range. Overall, they hit 39.3% of their field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. Inside the arc, they connected on 51.3% (20/39) of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Panthers were led by Leon Bond III and Tytan Anderson, who both scored 17 points. Nate Calmese added 16 points and 6 assists, while Dane Erikstrup was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 3 of 4 from three-point range. LeJuan Watts contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Despite Northern Iowa's defensive efforts, they gave up 76 points while holding the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 20 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Iowa's defense limited the opposition to just 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% success rate. The other team also went 16/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 69%. Northern Iowa gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend is behind us, and the betting action goes on with a couple of games on Monday, February 7, including the marquee Eastern Conference showdown at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, so we have prepared the best Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Carolina and Toronto continue their three-game regular-season series with Game 2. Back in October, the Hurricanes beat the Maple Leafs 4-1 as small -120 home favorites. Toronto is a -121 home fave this time around, while the totals sit at 6.0 goals on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2 id="the-canes-eye-their-fifth-straight-w">The Canes eye their fifth straight W </h2>



<p>The Carolina Hurricanes (31-9-2) entered the All-Star break as the best team in the Metropolitan Division. They’ve won seven of their previous eight games overall and are riding a four-game winning streak following a 2-1 home victory over the San Jose Sharks.</p>



<p>The Hurricanes tally 3.48 goals per game (5<sup>th</sup> in the NHL) on a 10.6 shooting percentage (6<sup>th</sup>). They are tied with Colorado and Anaheim for the eighth-best power-play percentage in the league (25.0%). Sebastian Aho leads the way for Carolina with 19 goals and 26 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has recorded 16 goals and 22 dishes so far this term.</p>



<p>Frederik Andersen is expected to guard the cage Monday against Toronto. He’s 24-6-0 with an excellent 2.01 GAA and a .929 save percentage on the season. The Canes boast the lowest-scoring defense in the NHL, yielding only 2.33 goals per contest.</p>



<h2 id="the-maple-leafs-look-for-their-sixth-victory-in-a-row">The Maple Leafs look for their sixth victory in a row          </h2>



<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the All-Star weekend on a high note, rolling on a five-game winning streak. During that stretch, the Maple Leafs have scored a whopping 27 goals, so Sheldon Keefe’s boys are currently third in the Atlantic Division with a 29-10-3 record.</p>



<p>Toronto owns the fourth-highest scoring offense in the league, tallying 3.60 goals per contest. The Maple Leafs rank ninth in the NHL in shooting percentage (10.5) and first in the power-play percentage (30.5%), while Auston Matthews leads the way with 29 goals and 22 assists in 39 appearances.</p>



<p>On the other side of the ice, the Maple Leafs surrender 2.64 goals per game (6<sup>th</sup> in the NHL). Jack Campbell is expected to patrol the crease Monday against the Canes, and he’s 21-6-3 with a 2.30 GAA and a .925 save percentage in 2021-22.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Carolina:</strong></p>



<ul><li>N/A</li></ul>



<p><strong>Toronto:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-0 in the last five games overall</li><li>5-0 in the last five games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-carolina-hurricanes-vs-toronto-maple-leafs-pick">Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Pick</h2>



<p>There’s no easy money in this matchup. Both Carolina and Toronto have played exceptionally well so far this season and are legitimate championship contenders, so their Monday’s encounter could easily go either way.</p>



<p>I lean the Maple Leafs because they are a rare team with enough offensive firepower to deal with this stout Carolina defense. Toronto has won 14 of its previous 17 games on the home ice, and the Maple Leafs have scored at least four goals in each of their last five showings at Scotiabank Arena.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Toronto Maple Leafs at -121&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>While the Maple Leafs boast the best power-play percentage in the league, the Hurricanes lead the NHL in penalty-killing percentage (89.0%). Toronto is third in penalty-killing percentage (84.3%), so it’s fair to say that both Maple Leafs and Hurricanes own excellent special teams.</p>



<p>Hereof, I don’t expect to see a proper high-scoring affair, though you never know with the amount of offensive talent on both sides. Three of the last five encounters between Toronto and Carolina have ended with an identical 4-1 result, while the other two have produced ridiculous nine and 14 goals in total.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 6.0 goals at +107&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/7/22