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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice in the third period. Four different Blackhawks players found the net, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Calgary Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 15-12-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, 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. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only managed to score twice. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha's goal. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 4:33 into the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the game and another at 11:48 in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed two more goals, including one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

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<p>The Friars and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 8:00 ET on FS1. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Marquette is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Providence.</p><h3>PROVIDENCE FRIARS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Marquette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Friars Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Providence enters this game as a 4.5-point underdog, and they are 6-8 this season when tabbed as the underdog. So far, the Friars are 19-12 overall, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>Playing on the road, Providence has gone 6-7 this season, and their average scoring margin is -1.0 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Friars are 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Providence has gone 10-4 vs. the spread. On the road, the Friars have an ATS mark of 10-3 this year and are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. Overall, Providence is 20-13 vs. the spread this season.</p><p>Providence's over/under record for the season is 14-19 and today's over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (141.8). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points compared to their season average of 141.7 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Friars' offense tallied 78 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Devin Carter, who is averaging 19.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Josh Oduro also maintains a PPG average of 16.3 heading into game.</p><p>So far, the Friars' defense is ranked 82nd in the country at 68.7 points per contest. Providence's three-point defense is currently 118th in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.8% of their shots vs. Providence.</p><h3>Will Marquette Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Marquette has been fantastic at home this season, going 16-3 with an average scoring margin of +15.3. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2. They are favored by 4.5 points today, and they have gone 19-4 when favored this season.</p>

<p>The Golden Eagles are 23-8 overall and 14-6 in Big East play. In their last game, they beat Xavier 86-80. Over their last five games, they have gone 4-1.</p><p>Marquette has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 18-12-1. At home, the Golden Eagles have an ATS mark of 12-6-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Marquette has gone 9-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Marquette's over/under record this season sits at 13-18 and today's line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in its games (149.8). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and their matchups have averaged 147 points compared to their season average of 149 points per game.</p><p>The Marquette offense is coming off a game where they scored 86 points against Xavier. They posted a field goal percentage of 56.9% and connected on 8 threes. The team's scoring leader is Kam Jones, who holds an average of 16.7 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Oso Ighodaro is averaging 14 points per game this season.</p><p>Currently, the Golden Eagles' defense holds the 102nd rank in the nation, allowing 69.7 points per game. Marquette's three-point defense is currently 212nd in the country at 8.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.7% of their shots vs. Marquette.</p>

Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/15/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<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

<p>Betting on today's Buckeyes and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FOX. The Buckeyes come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Ohio State Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into their 13th game of the year, Ohio State has a 10-2 record. In away games, the Buckeyes have gone 2-1 this season, while they are 8-1 at home. As of today's game, Ohio State has a current against the spread record of 5-7 for the season. In their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Ohio State have had an average of 143.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 143.2 points. Their over/under record is 7-5-0. The Buckeyes' last five games have finished with a combined 141 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Ohio State offense tallied 78 points in a matchup against New Orleans. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.1%, and they made 8 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Buckeyes offense has been good from outside, hitting 37% of their three-pointers on an average of 21.4 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.</p><p>So far, the Buckeyes' defense is ranked 36th in the country at 64.1 points per contest. The Ohio State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 36 points and allowed New Orleans to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After 12 games, West Virginia has a 5-7 overall record. In their one road game this season, West Virginia is 0-1, while they are 5-6 at home. West Virginia's ATS record stands at 5-7, putting them below .500. In their last ten games, West Virginia has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 12 games, West Virginia has an over/under record of 5-7-0, with their games averaging a combined 136.6 points per game so far. When assessing the Mountaineers' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 156 points per game.</p><p>West Virginia is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 91 points vs. Toledo. This figure is more than their season average of 67.8 points per game. One area that the West Virginia offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 144th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 41%.</p><p>At this time, the Mountaineers' defense is positioned 107th in the country, permitting 68.8 points per game. So far, the West Virginia defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.5 times per game (402nd).</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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<p>From Nationals Park in Washington, DC, the Angels and Nationals face off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for Sunday's matchup is set for 11:35 AM ET. MacKenzie Gore is starting for the Nationals, and the Angels are starting Jack Kochanowicz.</p>

<p>Washington is favored on the money line, as their odds are sitting at -150 compared to the Angels at +127. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and the Nationals will look to keep their two-game winning streak alive. The Angels are 51-66 overall, while the Nationals are 54-64. In the AL West, the Angels are 4th, and the Nationals are 4th in the NL East.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +127</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 11:35 ET on Sunday, August 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Washington picked up a 5-4 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Nationals had a late rally, scoring two runs in the 7th and another run in the 10th. As for the Angels, they scored one run in the 1st, added two more in the 2nd, and scored their final run in the 5th.</p>

<p>Patrick Corbin got the start for the Nationals, going just four innings while giving up four runs and striking out two. Derek Law got the win out of the bullpen. Griffin Canning went seven innings for the Angels, giving up four runs on eight hits.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Nationals were led by James Wood, Jose Tena, and Alex Call, as they were the only three Nationals hitters to have more than one hit. Wood and Tena each homered in the game. For the Angels, Zach Neto went 3/5 with a home run.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 51-66, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, 10.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. Los Angeles has lost two straight games, and they trail the Nationals 2-0 in their current series. So far, they are just below .500 in the AL West, going 17-18.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are 26-35 this year, and they are just above .500 at 25-31 on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 45-52 this season, and they have won two straight games as the underdog overall. Los Angeles' overall series record is 12-23-2, and they have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Los Angeles Angels, it has been profitable to take them as the underdog, as they are 59-38 against the run line in those games. They have covered the run line in two straight games as the underdog, but are just 5-15 when favored. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.1, while it is -3.7 in losses.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs for the Los Angeles Angels' game against the Washington Nationals is slightly below their season average combined run average of 8.9. The Angels have a 57-55 over/under record on the season, and their average over/under line is 8 runs per game. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the Angels have gone over the total in 25 of 47 games, and 31.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Jack Kochanowicz and the Angels are on the road to take on the Nationals. Kochanowicz has started two games this season, and he has taken the loss in both outings. In his most recent start, he went 4 innings, giving up 7 runs on 7 hits, with 4 of those runs being earned.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into today's game with the league's 25th ranked scoring offense, averaging just 4.1 runs per game. Their team OPS of .684 is also just 20th in the league. However, the Angels do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, including Zach Neto, who is 13/29 in his last seven games with four homers.</p>

<p>Neto's four homers in his last seven games has moved him into the team lead in home runs, and he is also batting .267 for the season. Jo Adell and Logan O'Hoppe are also tied for 2nd on the team with 16 homers. Adell is batting just .206 for the season, but he is currently on a nine-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 54-64 overall and trail the Phillies by 15.5 games in the NL East. Currently, they are 4th in the division and have gone 16-15 in divisional matchups. The Nationals have won two straight games, and these two wins have come in the first two games of their series vs. the Angels.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 28-31 this season, and they are 26-33 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 19 games, going 10-9 in those matchups. As for their games as the underdog, the Nationals are 44-55 this year. Washington's overall series record is 15-20-2, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games.</p><p>The Nationals have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 67-51 overall. They are 32-27 against the run line at home and 35-24 on the road. As the underdog, they are 58-41 against the run line, while they are just 9-10 when favored. Their average run differential on the season is -0.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Washington Nationals are playing the Los Angeles Angels at home today. The over/under line for today's game is set at 8.5 runs, which is below the Nationals' season average of 9.0 runs per game. This season, the Nationals have played 46 games with over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 39.0% of their games. Their over/under record for the season is 59-54, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 17-17.</p><p>MacKenzie Gore will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Giants. In that start, he went five innings and gave up four earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Gore has made 23 starts and has a record of 7-9. His ERA for the season is 4.66, along with a WHIP of 1.53. Opposing batters are hitting .267 off the left-hander this season. Gore has made five quality starts this year and is averaging 9.93 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 11 home runs and is averaging 3.57 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Washington's offense has been pretty average this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been even worse in terms of home runs, as their 96 homers is the worst mark in the MLB. However, they do have two of the league's top home run hitters in CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. Abrams has 17 homers this season, while Garcia Jr. has 14.</p>

<p>Garcia Jr. and Abrams have been swinging hot bats of late, with Garcia Jr. hitting .417 over his last 10 games and Abrams at .444. Garcia Jr. has three homers in that stretch, and Abrams has driven in six runs. Alex Call is also on a five-game hitting streak for the Nationals.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/11/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500 to 15-14-5. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring their first two goals. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s late tally.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fourth of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte chipped in with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each of the first two periods before Lizotte’s late goal sealed the 3-1 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed just one goal, which came at 5:32 into the 3rd period. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 21-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net three times. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but coming up empty. They had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score on the power play and didn’t record any shorthanded or empty-net goals. The team’s record now stands at 21-11-3 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils 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>At 7:00 ET, the 36-30 Philadelphia 76ers (-543) will host the 17-50 Charlotte Hornets (+400) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The 76ers are favored by 10.5 points and have lost their last two games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for the game is 207.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-105 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with Tyrese Maxey points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Hornets have gone 14-48 this season. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -10.5 points per game. Coming into today's game, they have lost two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, Charlotte is 13-21 ATS, and their straight-up record on the road is 8-26. In terms of scoring differential, they are being outscored by an average of -11.6 PPG on the road.</p>

<p>This season, Charlotte has played in games with higher O/U lines than 207.5 in 65 of their 67 games. The average O/U line in their games is 226.3, and their games have averaged 223.8 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Suns by a score of 107-96. The O/U line for that game was 220 points, and Charlotte was a 10.5-point underdog. The loss dropped their record to 17-50 on the season, which is 13th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>Overall, the Hornets are 26-39 ATS this season, and their O/U record is 31-36. Today, they are 10.5-point underdogs against the 76ers.</p><p>Heading into their game against the 76ers, the Hornets are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, averaging just 106.9 points per game (29th). On the road, they are averaging just 105.9 points per game (30th).</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 27th in the league at 35%. Overall, they are shooting 45% from the field (28th).</p>

<p>One area where the Hornets have struggled this season is getting to the free-throw line. They are last in the league in free throw attempts per game (18.7) and have made an average of 14.6 per game (30th).</p><p>On defense, the Hornets are ranked 19th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 55.2% of their games. Charlotte's defense is currently forcing 13 turnovers per game, which is 19th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.</p><h3>Does Philadelphia Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Despite being favored in their last two games, the 76ers have failed to cover the spread in both contests. As the favorite, they are 25-17 against the spread this season, and they are favored by 10.5 points today. As the favorite, they have gone 29-13 this season.</p>

<p>Philadelphia's O/U record for the season is 34-32, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 228 points, which is higher than today's line of 207.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the 76ers lost to the Bucks by a score of 114-105. They were 7-point underdogs going into the game. This loss dropped their overall record to 36-30, which is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>Against Eastern Conference opponents, the 76ers are 24-20 compared to 12-10 against the West. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place.</p><p>The 76ers are one of the top teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line, leading the NBA in free throws made per game. At home, they are averaging 116.4 points per game, which is 14th in the league.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is 20th in the NBA in field goal percentage, shooting 46% from the field. They are also 23rd in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league.</p><p>At present, the 76ers' defense is ranked 12th, allowing 112.9 points per game. The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.</p>

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