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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flames and Canadiens. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! The Flames are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Canadiens. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Canadiens.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+106)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Calgary Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped the Flames to 6-5-1 this season. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals was not reached, as the teams combined for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>Calgary's offense managed 31 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha scored his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal, tying the game 2-2 in the third period.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha's goal, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist. Kevin Bahl assisted on Sharangovich's goal, giving him five assists for the season.</p><p>Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and then two more in the third, leading to a 4-2 loss to Edmonton. The Oilers' third goal came on a power play, and the fourth was an empty-netter. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Can the Canadiens Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>After a 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens’ record now stands at 4-7-1. Montreal entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>Montreal didn’t score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. The Penguins added an empty-net goal with 0:45 left to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal's offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, managing just one goal. Christian Dvorak found the net for the first time this season at 14:28 in the third period, with Emil Heineman picking up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky adding his seventh.</p> <p>The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were hindered by 20 giveaways. They failed to score on the power play and were shut out in the first two periods before Dvorak's goal in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals, with Pittsburgh scoring at 15:57 in the first period and 1:20 in the second. The Canadiens closed the gap to 2-1 in the third, but the Penguins added an empty-netter with 45 seconds left. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense had 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

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<p>With kick-off set for 7:00 ET, the TCU Horned Frogs are hosting the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. TCU comes in as the -11.5 point favorite, and the over/under line is currently at 66.5 points. The game can be seen on FS1, and the Horned Frogs have a -428 money line, while the Cowboys are at +327. TCU has a 5-4 record this season, while Oklahoma State is 3-6 overall.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amon G. Carter Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the TCU Horned Frogs winning this one by a score of 42 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the TCU Horned Frogs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -11.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 66.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oklahoma State Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Oklahoma State enters Week 11 with a 3-6 record and a 57th-place ranking in our CFB power rankings. They have just a 5.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, the Cowboys are 1-3 on the road and 0-3 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Oklahoma State has been favored in two of their nine games, going 1-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -1.8 points per game, and they are 2-5 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 66.5 points. Oklahoma State’s over/under record is 4-3, with their games averaging 60.7 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 59.4 points.</p><p>Oklahoma State’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 10th in passing attempts per game. They are 18th in passing yards, averaging 279.2 yards per game, and 15th in completions. Alan Bowman has thrown for 2,294 yards, with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 85.</p> <p>Overall, Oklahoma State is 47th in scoring, with 29.4 points per game, and they are 44th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Their third-down conversion rate is 37.3%, and they are 109th in rushing, averaging 107.1 yards per game. Ollie Gordon II leads the rushing attack with 571 yards and eight touchdowns.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.2 points per game. In their recent game against Arizona State, they gave up 42 points, allowing 530 total yards, including 304 passing yards and three passing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 248.8 rushing yards per game against Oklahoma State, ranking them 181st nationally. They’ve faced 41.8 rushing attempts per game and 30.1 passing attempts, with quarterbacks completing 57.5% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 92.4.</p><h3>Are The TCU Horned Frogs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>TCU enters Week 11 against Oklahoma State with a 5-4 record, ranking 49th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 93.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.3% shot at winning the Big 12. The Horned Frogs are 1-2 at home and 3-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>TCU's ATS record stands at 2-6, with an average scoring margin of +3.4 points per game. They are 0-5 against the spread as favorites and 2-1 ATS as underdogs.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 66.5 points, the highest TCU has faced this season. Their over/under record is 6-2, with an average line of 58.9 points and an average total of 61.9 points per game.</p><p>TCU’s offense has been heavily focused on their passing game this season, ranking 3rd in the nation with 333.7 yards per game. They are also 3rd in passing completions, averaging 26.4 per game, and 7th in passing attempts. Overall, they are 31st in scoring, putting up 32.7 points per game, and we have them 34th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.</p> <p>Quarterback Josh Hoover has thrown for 2,947 yards, completing 67.1% of his passes, with 21 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. His passer rating is 104. Jack Bech leads the receiving corps with 923 yards and 9 touchdowns on 51 catches. TCU’s run game has struggled, ranking 110th with 107 rushing yards per game.</p><p>TCU's defense has struggled this season, allowing 29.2 points per game. In their recent 37-34 loss to Baylor, they gave up 37 points and 499 total yards, including 257 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 178.6 rushing yards per game against TCU, ranking them 128th nationally. However, TCU's pass defense has been a bright spot, allowing just 181.3 passing yards per game, the 30th-best mark in the country.</p>

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<p>The Chippewas and Zips are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Akron being favored by -14.5 at home against Central Michigan.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Even though we have Akron winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Central Michigan Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Central Michigan will look to continue its five-game winning streak when it takes on Akron as a 14.5-point underdog. The Chippewas are 13-9 overall, including an 8-2 mark in Mid-American Conference play. On the road, Central Michigan is 6-7 this season.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Chippewas defeated Bowling Green, 77-76. Over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5, and they have won four of their last five on the road. For the season, Central Michigan has been an underdog in 14 of its 22 games, going 7-7 as the underdog.</p><p>Central Michigan has an overall ATS record of 12-9 this season. On the road, they are 6-7 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Chippewas have gone 7-7 ATS this year. Over their last 3 road games, CMU is 2-1 vs. the spread and they are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Central Michigan games this year (142.3). This season, 20 of their games have finished with a higher point total than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is at 143 points per game compared to their season average of 139 points per game.</p><p>Central Michigan is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 77 points versus Bowling Green. This output is higher than their season-average of 68 points per game. For the season, the Central Michigan offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 309th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 43%.</p><p>In terms of defense, Central Michigan is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.7 points per game. Against Bowling Green in their most recent game, the Central Michigan defense gave up a total of 76 points while allowing Bowling Green to hit 32% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Akron Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>At home this season, Akron has gone 8-1, and over their last ten home games, they are 9-1. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.4. So far, they have been favored in 14 of their 22 games, going 13-1 as the favorite. They are 17-5 overall, and they come into this game on a two-game win streak.</p>

<p>Akron's most recent game was a 77-70 win over Toledo. Over their last five games at home, they are a perfect 5-0, and over their last three games at home, they are 3-0. So far, their record in the Mid-American Conference is 9-1, and their record in non-conference games is 8-4.</p><p>As the favorite this season, the Zips are 8-6 vs. the spread, and their ATS record at home is 6-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Akron is 6-4.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Akron is 8-12 and today's line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (141.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points, and in their last 10 games, their over/under record is 3-7.</p><p>The Akron offense is coming off a game where they scored 77 points against Toledo. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.1% and connected on 8 threes. For the season, the Akron offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 55% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.7 made three's per contest.</p><p>So far this season, the Akron defense has been performing well, ranking 33rd in the country at 65.0 points allowed per contest. So far, the Akron defense is giving up an average of 6.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.7 times per game (460th).</p>

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