<p>At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-137) will travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls (+115). The Bucks are currently favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5.</p>

<p>Chicago is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is 5th in the East and 2nd in the Central Division.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-139 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bucks Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Bucks dropped to 16-13 on the season after a 111-105 loss to the Nets on Thursday. Milwaukee, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 205.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Milwaukee appeared to be in control after a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 34-24. However, the Bucks couldn’t hold onto their 82-76 lead going into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 35-23.</p><p>In their 111-105 loss to the Nets, the Bucks shot 49.4% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 39.5% clip. Khris Middleton led the way with 21 points, adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Brook Lopez contributed 20 points and 7 boards, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Middleton scored 12 of his 21 points in the 4th quarter, and Lopez added 13 points in the 2nd. Bobby Portis was consistent, scoring 6 points in each of the first three quarters, finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks were solid through three quarters, but a 35-point 4th quarter from the Nets proved costly in their 111-105 loss. Milwaukee held Brooklyn to 47% shooting overall, but the Nets found success from beyond the arc, hitting 16 threes at a 42% clip.</p> <p>The Bucks sent the Nets to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws. Milwaukee gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 12 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>No Pressure for Chicago as Home Dogs</h3><p>The Bulls fell to 13-18 on the season after a 141-133 road loss to the Hawks on Thursday. Chicago, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 274 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 241.5 by 32.5 points.</p> <p>Chicago appeared to be in control after a 10-0 run early and a 108-91 lead heading into the 4th quarter. However, they were outscored 50-25 in the final period, leading to the loss.</p><p>Zach LaVine hit 7 threes at a 77.8% clip, finishing with 37 points and 7 assists in the Bulls' 141-133 loss to the Hawks. Jevon Carter also made 7 threes, shooting 63.6% from deep and adding 26 points, while Coby White contributed 23 points and 9 assists, hitting 5 threes at 62.5%.</p> <p>As a team, the Bulls connected on 22 threes, shooting 51.2% from beyond the arc and 54.1% overall. LaVine scored 22 points in the 3rd quarter, while Carter added 19 of his points in the opening period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive start, the Bulls couldn’t hold the Hawks in check, giving up 141 points in the loss. Chicago allowed 50 points in the 4th quarter, after giving up 38 in the 3rd. Atlanta shot 51% from the field.</p> <p>The Bulls allowed 17 threes on 37% shooting and sent the Hawks to the line 34 times, where they hit 32 free throws. Chicago finished with 8 steals and 1 block.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

There is a very good reason pitching coaches have clickers to count pitches. And now, even most broadcasts have the pitch count embedded on the screen. In the age of routine and specialization, pitch count is huge. Often times we'll fade starters that have an excessive pitch count in their next game. Wade Miley through 119 pitches in his game against Washington the other night, and that's too many for almost anyone. We've talked about doing the work in advance, and I can tell you with 95% certainty that we well be fading Miley in his next outing. That should be at Detroit next Tuesday. 

The worst case scenario there is that there are injuries between now and then to the Tigers, in which case the "over" may well be in play simply because Detroit has a bad bullpen and Baltimore's is struggling.

The case for just how closely the numbers are watched came into play last night in Tampa Bay. Chris Archer had only allowed eight hits an no runs through eight inning, yet Cash sat him for the ninth with 101 pitches thrown. 

The question then becomes how many is too many? Of course, it depends. Someone like Max Scherzer routinely throws 110 pitches, so that's just not a lot. For him. But not all elite pitchers have the same standards. For someone like Jake Arietta, even 100 is a lot. In fact, this season he threw 100 pitches only ones, and in his next outing was promptly shelled by the Red Sox. 

It is all about routine and consistency. These guys throw every five days and have a very specific set of drills they do in the interim, and disruptions matter. 

So, just as we look at bullpen usage on a daily basis, "starter usage" is almost more important, because if you can't get TO the bullpen it really doesn't matter. What we might not have shared is where we find the bullpen usage information, and for me that's at: baseballpress.com

Looking for pitch counts is just about that easy. ESPN.com. Find the player, click the game log, and bingo, there it is. You can easily see what is "normal" for any particular pitcher. 

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<p>At 4:07 PM from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have an interleague matchup between the Marlins and Athletics. Heading into Saturday's game, the Marlins are 9-25, while the Athletics are 16-17. Miami is starting Trevor Rogers, and he is facing off against Paul Blackburn for Oakland.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Athletics are the slight favorite on the money line at -124. Looking at the Marlins, they are sitting at +104. You can catch this one on NSPCA.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline -124</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 4:07 ET on Saturday, May 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this A's vs Marlins series. Oakland went into the matchup as -154 favorites and squeaked out a 3-1 win. The A's offense only had five hits but took advantage of their opportunities, scoring three runs in the first and adding an insurance run in the 5th. As for the Marlins, they got on the board with one run in the 9th but couldn't complete the comeback.</p>

<p>Ryan Weathers got the start for Miami and went six innings while giving up three runs and took the loss. JP Sears put together a good outing for the A's, getting the win after going 6 1/3 innings and not giving up a run.</p>

<p>Vidal Brujan was the only player in the game to have more than one hit, as he went 3/4 with two doubles. Brent Rooker hit the game's only home run while going 1/3.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is just 9-25 overall this season, and they are 13.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have really struggled against other NL East teams, going 1-9. The Marlins are on a four-game losing streak heading into today's road matchup vs. the Athletics.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are only 5-15 this year, and they have gone just 4-10 on the road. This season, they have been favored 14 times, going 3-11 in those games. As for their record as the underdog, they are 6-14. Miami's overall series record is 1-8-1, and they are 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Marlins win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, as their average run differential in victories is +2.9. However, when they lose, it's often by a wide margin, as their average run differential in defeats is -3.5. Miami's overall run line record is 10-24, with a -1.8 average run differential. They are 6-8 against the run line on the road and have covered in just one of 14 games as the favorite.</p><p>After 29 games with an over/under line set higher than 7.5 runs, the Marlins and their opponents have combined to score an average of 8.9 runs per game. However, the under has hit in three of the five games with an over/under line set at 7.5 runs, which is a stark contrast to the 18-16 over/under record the Marlins have posted on the season.</p><p>Miami is sending left-hander Trevor Rogers to the mound today vs. the Athletics. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 0-4 with an ERA of 4.31. Rogers' WHIP for the season is currently 1.50. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work vs. the Nationals. Looking back over his last four starts, Rogers has taken the loss in three of them. His ERA for the season is 4.45 at home and 4.18 on the road.</p><p>Overall, the Marlins offense has struggled this season, averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. Their team batting average of .223 is also near the bottom of the league rankings. One thing they have done well is avoid strikeouts, as they have the 7th fewest strikeouts in the league. Miami's team ISO of .107 is the worst in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last 10 games, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has hit just .167, but he does have two home runs in this stretch. For the season, he is batting .230 with four homers. Luis Arraez has been hot of late, going 14/39 in his last nine games. For the season, he is batting .299 but has yet to go deep this season.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 16-17, the Athletics are 3rd in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 1.5 games. The Athletics have won five straight games, and this streak has come with them going 2-1 against other teams in the AL West. Currently, they are 8-9 at home compared to an 8-8 mark on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Athletics are 13-17 this season, and they have won four straight as the underdog overall. At home, they are 5-9 as the underdog. Oakland's overall series record is 5-4-1, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>The A's are 19-14 against the run line this season, including a 9-8 mark at home. They have covered the run line in six straight home games and are 18-12 as underdogs. In their wins, they are winning by an average of 2.3 runs per game, while in their losses, they are losing by an average of 3.9 runs per game.</p><p>Despite the Oakland Athletics having a combined run average of 7.0 runs per game, their over/under record is just 13-19 on the season. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, they are just 3-8 in those games. In their last four games, the under has hit each time, and the over/under line for today's game against the Miami Marlins is set at 7.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Paul Blackburn gets the start for the Athletics today and will be facing the Marlins at home. He has made six starts this season and has a record of 2-1 with an ERA of 3.34. Blackburn's WHIP for the season is currently 1.09, and he has turned in three quality starts. In his last outing, Blackburn finished with a no-decision, giving up six earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .215 off Blackburn this season. Per nine innings, he has 7.2 strikeouts and 2.3 walks.</p><p>The Athletics have been one of the league's worst offensive teams this season, as they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. Not only are they struggling to score runs, but they also have the worst team batting average in the league at just .206. However, they do have the 5th most home runs in the league and have the 9th best isolated power mark in the league.</p>

<p>Abraham Toro comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak, and over his last six games, he has gone 9/15 with a homer and two RBIs. Tyler Nevin has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/22 in his last six games with three homers and five RBIs. For the season, Nevin is batting .313 with four homers.</p>

Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 5/4/24

<p>First pitch for Saturday's Athletics vs. Braves interleague matchup is set for 4:10 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The Braves are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -314, while the Athletics are +253 underdogs. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Chris Sale will be starting for the Braves, and he will be facing off against an Athletics club that is 23-36. Oakland is starting Aaron Brooks. Atlanta is currently on a three-game winning streak and is 2nd in the NL East, while the Athletics are 4th in the AL West. BSSE is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, June 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The most recent game o of this Braves vs. Athletics series came right down to the end, as the A's rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 4-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -235 on the money line.</p>

<p>Reynaldo Lopez started for the Braves and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the A's, JP Sears got the start and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work.</p>

<p>Atlanta's offense was led by Jarred Kelenic, who went 1/3 with a two-run homer. Kelenic, Ozzie Albies, and Freddie Freeman each scored two runs for the Braves' offense.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are on the road today, and they are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, having dropped the first game of this series vs. the Braves. Overall, the Athletics are 23-36, putting them 4th in the AL West, nine games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled vs. other AL West teams, going 5-12.</p>

<p>At home, the Athletics are 13-16 compared to 10-20 on the road. This season, the Athletics have really struggled in night games, going 9-22. As the underdog, the Athletics are 17-34 this season and 6-2 as the favorite. Oakland's overall series record is 7-10-1, and they have lost two straight series.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Athletics have been a much better bet as the underdog than the favorite. They are 26-25 overall, but just 2-6 when favored. Their average run differential is -1.1 runs per game, and they are 28-31 against the run line.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road against the Atlanta Braves today, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The combined run average in Athletics games this season is 8.5 runs, and their over/under record is 27-30. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 7-7-1. So far this season, 39.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>After starting the season with a loss against the Astros, Aaron Brooks has taken a no-decision and a loss in his last two starts. He went 6 innings in his last outing, giving up 3 earned runs on 6 hits and 2 walks. Brooks has 16 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings pitched this season.</p><p>For the season, the Athletics are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. However, they have been better at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .221 and are near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and OPS. One positive is that they are 4th in home runs and have the 7th best isolated power figure in the league.</p>

<p>Abraham Toro has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/31 in his last seven games. This has pushed his season average to .288, and he is 4th on the team with five homers. Shea Langeliers has struggled of late, going just 4/20 in his last six games. However, he does have 12 homers for the season, which is 7th best in the league.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 32-23, the Braves are 6.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have gone 11-8 in divisional matchups. The Braves took the first game of this series vs. the Athletics and have an overall series record of 11-6-1 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves are 18-11 this season compared to a 14-12 mark on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 31-20 and just 1-3 as the underdog. Heading into today's game, the Braves are 5-5 over their last 10.</p><p>When the Braves win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.4 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 28-27, and they are 13-16 against the run line at home. As the favorite, they are 25-26 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are 3-1.</p><p>The Braves are 19-34 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. They have gone over the total in three of their five games when the over/under line has been set at 8 runs. Overall, 74.5% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Through 10 starts, Chris Sale has a record of 8-1 and an ERA of 2.12. He has been particularly dominant at home, coming in with a record of 6-0 and an ERA of 1.42. Sale has made six quality starts at home compared to four on the road. In his most recent outing, Sale went seven innings, giving up one earned run, and picking up the win. He has won each of his last three starts. Opponents are batting .189 off Sale this season, and his WHIP is .85. For the year, Sale has 78 strikeouts compared to just 10 walks.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league's top power threats this season, as his 16 home runs are 3rd in the league and the best mark on the Braves. Ozuna is also hitting .310 for the season and is on a five-game hitting streak. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 30 RBIs, but he has struggled with a batting average of just .235.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Adam Duvall is batting just .172 with two homers, and Marcell Ozuna has just one home run in this stretch, but he has gone 8/33. Ozzie Albies has gone 10/30 in this stretch, and Ronald Acuna Jr. has gone 5/14 in his last four games.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 6/1/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hockey Club and Jets. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Jets picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hockey Club (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Hockey Club Win in Winnipeg?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 21-19-7 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p>

<p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas tied it up with 0:01 left in the second period. The Golden Knights took the lead in the third, but Utah evened it up at 3-3 before Vegas scored the game-winner in OT.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club managed 3 goals on 19 shots in their 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Ian Cole netted his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second. Alexander Kerfoot scored his second goal of the year, tying the game 3-3 in the third period.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 2. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the final 3 goals in their last game, including the game-winner in OT. They had a 2-0 lead and allowed Vegas to score at 19:59 in the 2nd period, 5:37 in the 3rd, and 2:15 into OT. Goalie Connor Ingram made 31 saves with an 88.6% save percentage, while the defense recorded 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will the Jets Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Jets improved to 32-14-3 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the game’s 11 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first period before seven different players scored for the Jets. They took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period and added two empty-net goals to secure the win.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense erupted for 7 goals in their last game, with each goal coming from a different player. The Jets took 34 shots on goal and added two empty-netters in the final minutes. Alex Iafallo's 4th-period goal was his first of the season, while Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter with 2:45 left.</p> <p>Vladislav Namestnikov scored his 3rd goal of the year, and later picked up his 7th assist on Ehlers' empty-netter. Mark Scheifele added his 8th goal and 10th assist, while Josh Morrissey recorded two assists, bringing his total to 13 for the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets allowed the first two goals of the game and another at the 6:51 mark of the 3rd period, which tied the score at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

<p>The 2023 Davis Cup is coming to a conclusion, with just four teams remaining as of Friday, November 24. The final four teams - Serbia, Australia, Finland, and Italy - meet in head-to-head semi-final matches on Friday and Saturday with the champion being crowned Sunday. Each semi-final involves three matches, two singles and one doubles. Serbia was the last of these four nations to win the Davis Cup, doing so in 2010. Australia last won in 2003 and Italy won in 1976. Finland has never been to the championship of the Davis Cup Finals.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-final-4-how-they-got-here">The Final 4: How They Got Here</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-australia">Australia</h3>



<p>Australia finished second in Group B behind Great Britain, securing one of the eight quarter-final spots in the four round robin groups. Players like Alex de Minaur, Thanasi Kokkinakis, and Max Purcell contributed to Australia's qualification efforts. The Aussies scored a 2-1 victory over Czech Republic in the semi-finals. Jordan Thompson dropped the first match, but de Minaur defeated Jiří Lehečka in three sets and the duo of Purcell and Matthew Ebden beat Lehečka and Adam Pavlásek.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finland">Finland</h3>



<p>Finland, which is playing Australia in the first of two semi-final matches on Friday, is a massive underdog in the Davis Cup Finals despite a strong run of play dating back to the Group Stage. Finland finished second in Group D, behind the Netherlands and ahead of the United States. They scored a surprise 2-1 victory over defending champions Canada in the quarterfinals, with the team of Otto Virtanen and Harri Heliovaara scoring the knockout blow of Alexis Galarneau and Vasek Pospisil.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-serbia">Serbia</h3>



<p>Led by Nitto ATP Finals winner and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Serbia finished second in Group C behind Czech Republic, although Djokovic only competed in one of three matches for the country in the round robin. Serbia was the lone quarter-final team to sweep its opponent, beating Great Britain 2-0 by winning the first two singles matches. Miomir Kecmanovic beat Jack Draper 7-6 (2), 7-6 (6) and Djokovic beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-italy">Italy</h3>



<p>The Italians finished second behind Canada in Group A and punched their ticket to the semifinals with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in the quarterfinals. After a loss in the first match, Jannik Sinner defeated Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets and Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego secured the victory with a doubles win over Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-davis-cup-finals-prediction">Davis Cup Finals Prediction</h2>



<p>Australia is the heavy betting favorite in the first semifinal against Finland, especially since the European nation has never been this far in the tournament and are only the first Scandinavian country to reach this point in the tournament since Sweden in 2007. Australia has the advantage in the first two matches with Alexei Popyrin playing Otto Virtanen and de Minaur up against Emil Ruusuvuori.</p>



<p>The second semifinal is a little tougher to predict and will feature the marquee matchup between Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. Italy can still beat Serbia if Sinner loses the match, but the young Italian has actually played quite well against Djokovic in the past - he beat him in three sets earlier this month in the ATP Finals and took him to five sets at Wimbledon in 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Davis Cup Finals Pick</strong>: <a href="/s/betdsi/">Italy def. Australia</a></p>

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Gila River Arena is the site for an intriguing matchup as the Arizona Coyotes face off against the visiting Buffalo Sabres. It's the last time that these two clubs will go at it in the regular season. This East-West matchup will get started at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, and it'll be broadcasted live on Fox Arizona Plus.
<h2>Buffalo Sabres at Arizona Coyotes Odds</h2>
Playing the role of favorite will be Arizona (-175), while Buffalo is an underdog offering moneyline odds of +155, and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals. If gamblers want to wager on the game's total, they'll be looking at odds of -110 money on the over and -110 for the under.

Arizona is 31-35 straight up (SU) and has not been kind to moneyline bettors (to the tune of -8.2 units) thus far. That early-season winning percentage is right in line with what the team produced during last year's regular season (39-43). Out of the team's 66 regular season contests, 37 of them have gone under the total, while 27 have gone over and just two have pushed. The team is 16-16 SU at home this year.

The Coyotes have converted on 19.6 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that's right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked sixth overall, and they've successfully killed off 82.8 percent of all penalties.

The Coyotes, as a collective unit, have been penalized just 3.1 times per game overall this season, and 2.2 per game over their last five home outings. The team's had to kill penalties for just 6.2 minutes per game over their last 10 matchups, in total.

Sporting a .921 save percentage and 28.4 saves per game, Antti Raanta (14-18-3) has been the most dependable option in goal for the Coyotes this season. If Arizona chooses to give him the evening off, however, head coach Rick Tocchet might roll with Darcy Kuemper (15-11-11 record, .929 save percentage, 2.17 goals against average).

Taylor Hall and Nick Schmaltz will both be offensive focal points for the Coyotes. Hall (50 points) is up to 15 goals and 35 assists and has recorded two or more points 10 times this year. Schmaltz has eight goals and 34 assists to his name and has notched at least one point in 31 contests.

Buffalo has lost 2.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline thus far and is currently 29-35 straight up (SU). A total of 31 of its outings have gone under the total, while 30 have gone over and just two have pushed. The Sabres are 10-21 SU as the away team this season.

The Sabres have converted on 19.8 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 31st overall and it's successfully killed off 74.1 percent of all opponent power plays.

Buffalo's players have been called for penalties only 3.1 times per game in total this season, and 2.0 per game over their last five on the road. The team's been forced to defend opponent power plays just 3.6 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Linus Ullmark (28.5 saves per game) has been the main choice in the net for Buffalo. Ullmark owns a 16-17-3 record, while registering a .914 save percentage and 2.72 goals against average this year.

Jack Eichel (35 goals, 42 assists) will pace the attack for the visiting Sabres.
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Buffalo is 1-2 in games decided by a shootout this season while Arizona is 5-4 in shootouts.

Three of Arizona's last five games gone under the total.

Buffalo has managed 29.6 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while Arizona is averaging 34.8 shots per game over its last five at home.

Buffalo skaters recorded 19.1 hits per game last season, while the Coyotes accounted for 24.7 hits per contest.

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Buffalo Sabres vs. Arizona Coyotes Free Pick 2/29/20

<p>Betting on today's Chippewas and Zips game? Catch the action at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH, as the Zips hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Akron is favored by -8.5 to win at home against Central Michigan.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Even though we have Akron winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Chippewas Stand a Chance in Akron?</h3><h3>Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Central Michigan fell to 2-7 on the season after a 57-55 loss to Ohio on Saturday, January 4th. The Chippewas, who were +4.5 point underdogs, covered the spread in this close game. The total points scored were 112, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Central Michigan trailed 35-28 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 22 points while scoring 27. Despite the improved effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Central Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 32.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they hit only 13.3% of their three-point attempts, going 2-for-15 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite their shooting woes, the Chippewas managed to grab 15 offensive rebounds and hit 81.2% of their free throws. Jakobi Heady led the team with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Jackson Paveletzke contributed 11 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Central Michigan's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Chippewas were particularly effective at defending the three, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Central Michigan's defense allowed 18 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts, an 81% rate. The Chippewas gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Akron Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Akron improved to 6-5 on the season with a 71-68 road win over Bowling Green on Friday. The Zips were favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 157.5.</p> <p>Akron trailed 32-30 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Falcons 41-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Akron's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. They connected on 12 of 42 three-point attempts, hitting just 28.6%, while their two-point shooting was more efficient at 56% (14/25). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.8%, and they made 7 of 9 free throws, shooting 77.8% from the line.</p> <p>Trey Thomas led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc and shooting 63.6% overall. Sharron Young added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Derrick Butler contributed 15 points, despite shooting 35.7% overall and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Akron Zips held their opponent to 68 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were effective inside the arc, limiting their opponent to 36% shooting on two-point attempts (15/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's defense allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 66%. The Zips gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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