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<p>From Fenway Park in Boston, we have the Diamondbacks and Red Sox facing off in an interleague matchup. Sunday's forecast in Boston calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 80s. The Red Sox are favored on the money line (-133), while the Diamondbacks have a line of +113. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 1:35 PM ET, and MLBN will be carrying the TV coverage. Arizona comes in with a record of 74-56 and they are 2nd in the NL West, while the Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East with a record of 67-61. Tanner Houck is starting for the Red Sox, and he is facing off against Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks. Arizona has won five straight heading into Sunday's game.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -133</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, August 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks 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>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Diamondbacks vs Red Sox series. Arizona went into the matchup as +107 underdogs and squeaked out a 4-1 win. The D-backs offense only had two more hits than the Red Sox and struck out seven times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>Boston's offense got off to a slow start, scoring their only run in the 4th inning. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored two runs in the 1st and added two insurance runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the D-backs were the better offensive team, averaging 4.4 runs per game compared to the Red Sox's 4.2 runs per game.</p>

<p>Zac Gallen pitched well for the Diamondbacks in this one, going six innings and striking out nine without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Kutter Crawford went five innings and gave up two earned runs for the Red Sox.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is currently 2nd in the NL West, three games behind the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks are 74-56 overall, and they have won five straight games, including the first two games of this series vs. the Red Sox. In the NL West, they have gone 22-14 against other teams in the division.</p>

<p>So far, the Diamondbacks have been good both at home (37-26) and on the road (37-30). Arizona has won five straight on the road, and they are 26-21 as road underdogs this year. As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 41-24 this year, and their overall series record is 23-14-4. Looking at their overall record, they have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Arizona's run line record is 68-62 with an average run margin of 0.7 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are 29-34 against the run line at home and 39-28 on the road. They have covered the run line in five straight road games and are 41-24 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are on the road today against the Red Sox, and the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. Arizona's games have averaged 10.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 71-52. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 4-8 when the line is set at 9.5 runs. Only 5.4% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 9.5 runs this season.</p><p>Right-hander Merrill Kelly is starting for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 3-0 with a 3.63 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .209 off Kelly this year, and he has turned in three quality starts. In his most recent outing, Kelly finished with a no-decision, giving up six earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has given up at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>Arizona's offense has been the best in the league this season, averaging 5.3 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.5 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are also the league's top on-base team, with an OBP of .334. Overall, they are 2nd in the league in batting average and 4th in slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been the team's top power threats this season, with Marte leading the team with 30 homers and Walker coming in with 23. Marte's 81 RBIs are also the best on the team, while Walker is 3rd at 71. Both players have been among the league's best hitters of late, with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. also hitting over .400 in his last nine games.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston will be looking to avoid losing the series to the Diamondbacks, as they currently trail in the series 0-2. The Red Sox are 67-61 overall, and they are eight games behind the Yankees in the AL East. So far this season, they are 16-15 in AL East matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 29-34 this season and 38-27 on the road. As the favorite, the Red Sox have gone 34-27 and 33-34 as the underdog. So far, they have an overall series record of 21-14-6.</p><p>When the Red Sox are at home, they are just 22-41 against the run line, with an average run margin of -0.7 runs per game. They have lost three straight run line bets at Fenway Park and are just 21-40 against the run line when favored.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are back at home today to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The O/U line for today's game is set at 9.5 runs, which is slightly higher than the combined run average of 9.7 runs per game for these two teams. The Red Sox have played 121 games this season, and their O/U record is 67-54. When the O/U line has been set at 9.5 runs this season, their record is 10-11. Overall, only 11.7% of their games have had O/U lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Through 25 starts, Tanner Houck has a record of 8-8 and an ERA of 3.01. He has made 18 quality starts this year, along with one shutout and one complete game. Houck has a WHIP of 1.15 and is coming off a start in which he gave up three earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he finished with eight strikeouts. Houck has not taken the loss in each of his last three outings, finishing with a no-decision in each. The right-hander has a BB/9 figure of 2.36 compared to 7.96 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Red Sox are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 5th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Red Sox are batting .260, which is 3rd in the MLB, and are also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and on-base percentage. Boston has been one of the best home run-hitting teams in the league this season.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been the Red Sox's top power threat this season, as his 27 home runs are 9th in the league. He is also batting .293 for the season, and his 77 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Jarren Duran has also been a key contributor for the Red Sox, as he is batting .291 for the season and went 8/27 with two homers in his last seven games.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Illini face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Fighting Illini are hosting the game at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Illinois is favored by -26.5 against SIUE in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SIUE COUGARS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SIUE Cougars +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIUE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like SIUE at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Stand a Chance in Champaign?</h3><h3>SIUE Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SIUE's season opener saw them fall 80-61 to Indiana on Wednesday. Despite being +27 point underdogs, the Cougars managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Trailing 42-30 at halftime, SIUE scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 150 O/U line.</p><p>SIUE's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38% from the field and 19.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%, and they connected on only 46.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Mackenzie Mgbako was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 13 of 17 shooting, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Ray'Sean Taylor added 17 points, but shot just 31.8% overall and 30% from deep.</p><p>Despite SIUE's defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 52% shooting, they couldn't contain the opposition's two-point attack, which hit 58% from inside the arc. The Cougars also gave up 14 free throws, with the other team converting 82% from the line.</p> <p>From three-point range, SIUE's defense allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Illinois Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois opened their season with a dominant 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday. The Illini, playing at home, were -25 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 179, surpassing the over/under line of 145.</p> 

<p>After leading 50-35 at halftime, Illinois clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 32 points while scoring 62 of their own.</p><p>Illinois put up 112 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They hit 16 threes at a 38.1% clip and were strong inside, shooting 68.2% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 34 of 46 attempts, good for 73.9%.</p> <p>Will Riley led the way with 31 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 5 of 6 from deep and shooting 76.9% overall. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added 21 points, making 4 threes at 50% shooting from beyond the arc. Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 11 points and 7 assists, while Tomislav Ivisic grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Illinois giving up 67 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Illini gave up 31 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Illinois fouled the opponent enough to send them to the line 46 times, where they made 34 free throws, shooting 73%. The Illini also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Jayhawks and Spartans game? Catch the action at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN. In this non-conference matchup, Kansas is favored by -6.5 against Michigan State. The over/under for the game is 150.5 points.</p><h3>KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan State Spartans +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will Michigan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Jayhawks Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Kansas opened their season with a 92-89 win over North Carolina on Friday. The Jayhawks, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they did get the win at home. The total points for the game reached 181, surpassing the O/U line of 160.</p> <p>Kansas looked strong in the first half, leading 53-38 at the break. However, they allowed 51 points in the second half while scoring 39, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Kansas put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 48.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, with a strong two-point shooting performance of 56.4% (31/55). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21) of their three-point attempts.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, while Hunter Dickinson added a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jae'Lyn Withers was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 of 5 from deep, finishing with 11 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Even with Kansas allowing 89 points, their opponent struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 21 threes for 28%. However, they found success inside, shooting 56% on two-pointers, converting 31 of 55 attempts.</p> <p>Kansas sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. The Jayhawks also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Michigan State?</h3><p>Michigan State opened their season with a 96-60 win over Niagara on Thursday. Playing at home, the Spartans entered as heavy favorites, and they covered the -29.5 spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>After leading 46-39 at halftime, Michigan State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 21 points while scoring 50.</p><p>Michigan State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 52.2% shooting from the field. They connected on 59.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%.</p> <p>The Spartans also knocked down 80% of their free throws and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, leading to 20 assists as a team. Jaxon Kohler had a standout performance, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in just 17 minutes, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite Michigan State's defensive struggles, allowing 60 points on 52% shooting from the field, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to just 6/18, or 33%. The Spartans also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 attempts for 80%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Michigan State gave up 29/49 shooting, equating to 59% on two-point attempts. They also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and Wolf Pack. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Nevada being favored by -7.5 over Santa Clara.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEVADA WOLF PACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wolf Pack.</li><li>Not only will Nevada pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Santa Clara Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara fell to North Dakota State 88-80 on Wednesday, November 13th, in a surprising home loss. The Broncos, who were -15.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara led 39-29 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 152.5.</p><p>Santa Clara put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 60.5% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 21.6% on 8 of 37 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 62.5%, making 10 of 16.</p> <p>Jacksen Moni and Jacari White led the way with 19 points each, with White adding 5 assists. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 18 points, while Brennan Watkins was efficient, shooting 83.3% overall and 66.7% from three. Santa Clara grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense gave up 88 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 41% from the field. The Broncos struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 60% of their attempts (23/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Santa Clara held their opponent to 21% shooting, as they made just 8 of 37 three-point attempts. The Broncos also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 10 of those tries (62%).</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Wolf Pack Chances at Home</h3><p>Nevada cruised to an 88-58 win over Weber State on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, the Wolf Pack entered the game as -17.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Nevada led 40-28 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, outscoring Weber State 48-30. The total points for the game reached 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Nevada's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 56.9% in their last game. They were especially lethal from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 21 threes for a 57.1% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 68.6%.</p> <p>Xavier DuSell led the way with 5 threes on 7 attempts, shooting 66.7% overall. Nick Davidson was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, while also dishing out 4 assists. The team finished with 24 assists on 29 made field goals.</p><p>Despite giving up 58 points, Nevada's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 56% from the field on 29/51 shooting. The Wolf Pack gave up 17 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nevada's defense allowed 12 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from three-point range. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 64%.</p>

<p>The Peacocks and Scarlet Knights are set to face off at 7:00 ET on B1G+. The Scarlet Knights will host the game at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 130.5 points, with Rutgers being favored by -16 over Saint Peter's.</p><h3>SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Peter's Peacocks +16</p><p>This game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Even though we have Rutgers winning straight-up, we like Saint Peter's at +16.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Saint Peter's Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Peter's fell 81-74 to UMass-Lowell on Friday, November 8th, in an away game. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, the Peacocks kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 135.5.</p> <p>After trailing 37-28 at halftime, Saint Peter's made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while allowing 44. Though they didn’t get the win, they covered the spread, showing some fight in the 2nd half.</p><p>Saint Peter's put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts and 34.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 26 three-point tries. At the free-throw line, the Peacocks made 75%, going 15 for 20.</p> <p>Quinton Mincey led the way with 27 points, shooting 46.2% overall. Marcus Randolph added 16 points, hitting 3 of 9 from three-point range. Mouhamed Sow was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots and grabbing 8 rebounds. Quincy Clark contributed 7 assists to go along with 11 points.</p><p>Saint Peter's struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 44% shooting from the field. They allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 18 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Peter's allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 27 free throws (84%). Saint Peter's gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Rutgers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers opened their season with a 75-52 win over Wagner on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Scarlet Knights were -17 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 133-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers took control early, leading 36-19 at halftime. They scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33, showing some defensive lapses but still securing the win.</p><p>In their latest game, Rutgers put up 75 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 65.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from deep, connecting on just 30.4% of their three-pointers.</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 20 points, shooting 64.3% overall, though he was just 1/4 from three. He also added 4 assists. Rutgers had 17 assists as a team, but managed only 4 offensive rebounds and shot 57.1% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Even with Rutgers allowing 52 points, their defense struggled, giving up 50% shooting from the field. The Scarlet Knights allowed 28 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Rutgers gave up 21/32 shooting (65%). From three-point range, they held their opponent to 7/23 shooting (30%).</p>

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The Colorado Avalanche didn’t expect to find themselves down 2-0. The Dallas Stars probably didn’t expect to be up 2-0. But, we’ve come to expect the unexpected in 2020 and right now, it is the Avalanche that need to win four out of five over a Stars bunch that seems to be peaking at the right time.

Even still, there aren’t a lot of Stars believers as we head into Game 3 on Wednesday night. Colorado has taken all of the early money and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi"><strong>BetDSI Sportsbook</strong></a> has the Avalanche installed as a -140 favorite the night before the game. The total is 5.5, but that could be on the rise as well.

The Stars have gotten better goaltending and have gotten a lot more from their offense through the first two games of the series. Dallas has outscored Colorado 7-2 at even strength. Colorado has 39 scoring chances to Dallas’s 33, but Dallas has had 17 high-danger chances to 16 for the Avs. In other words, Dallas is getting the higher-quality looks and has done an incredible job to keep Colorado from getting to the areas that matter the most.

The Avs lost Philipp Grubauer to injury in Game 1 and Pavel Francouz was forced to step in. Grubauer allowed three goals on 10 shots in before exiting the postseason. Francouz has allowed six goals on 46 shots. For the regular season, Francouz actually outplayed Grubauer. He had a .923 SV% and a 2.41 GAA to go with his 13.06 goals saved above average mark. Grubauer had a .916 SV% with a 2.63 GAA and a 6.48 GSAA.

The difference between Francouz and Grubauer has likely been overvalued in media circles, but some in betting circles may prefer the 29-year-old to the 28-year-old. Francouz did not play well in Game 2, but his body of work during the regular season suggests that he should be just fine.

Somebody who has played well to this point is Anton Khudobin. While Ben Bishop’s ceiling is higher than that of Khudobin’s, the difference between the two has been nominal at best to this point. Khudobin has stopped 66 of 71 shots in the first two games and backstopped his bunch to a 2-0 lead.

Eight different goal scorers have lit the lamp for the Stars. Alexander Radulov has three goals and the rest of them have one goal each. The most amazing thing about this series for the Stars is how they’ve cashed in their chances 5-v-5. Only the Detroit Red Wings scored fewer goals 5-v-5 than the Stars during the regular season, but Dallas has found an offensive resurgence in the playoffs. They scored 14 goals 5-v-5 in the series against Calgary.

The Stars have played really well through their two series. Maybe they simply found something that works. They outchanced Calgary 137-100 at 5-v-5 in the first round and had a 53-37 edge in high-danger chances. The fact that they’ve played with Colorado is a testament to how much their offense has suddenly improved.

Dallas has already scored five high-danger goals in the series. That’s as many as they had in six games against Calgary. Colorado needs to figure things out and do so in a hurry. Their top players have shown up in Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen to combine for 11 points in the series and all five of Colorado’s goals, but the depth forwards and the defensemen are getting torched.

The concerning thing for Colorado is that they had the last change in the first two games, got the matchups that they wanted, and their bottom six forwards still buried them. How will they hide them in these two games when Dallas has the last change?

We’ll have to wait and see, but the line move is probably right here on Colorado. This is a circle the wagons game. They’ll have to step it up and play better. They were up 2-0 in Game and gave up two power play goals and then fell apart even further as the period went along. They’ll likely show more resilience here in Game 3.

<strong>Pick: Colorado Avalanche (-140)</strong>
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<p>Betting on today's Lakers and Lions game? Catch the action at Levien Gymnasium in New York, NY, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Columbia is favored by -11.5 vs. Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS COLUMBIA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbia Lions -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levien Gymnasium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBIA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-59 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Columbia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mercyhurst picked up a 62-52 win over Canisius on Wednesday, November 13th, in a home game where they were +2 point underdogs. The Lakers not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Mercyhurst led 29-25 at halftime and outscored Canisius 33-27 in the second half. The game’s total points (114) fell well short of the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mercyhurst struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They managed 62 points, with 12 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, hitting 66.7% of their free throws.</p> <p>Tana Kopa was a standout, hitting 5 of 8 threes and shooting 60% overall, finishing with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Paul McMillan IV led the team with 20 points, while Bernie Blunt III added 16, despite shooting 30.8% from the field.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense held strong, allowing just 52 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited their opponents to 13 made two-point shots on 27 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mercyhurst's defense gave up 6 threes on 23 attempts, holding their opponents to 26% shooting. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 66%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Columbia?</h3><h3>Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Columbia edged out a 76-75 win over Lehigh on Tuesday, November 12th. The Lions were at home and entered the game as -8.5 favorites.</p> 

<p>Columbia led 40-37 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 151, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>Keith Higgins Jr. was on fire from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 28 points on 10 of 15 shooting overall in Columbia's win. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa added 24 points, connecting on 4 of 8 from deep and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Lions shot 36% from three, going 9 of 25, and finished with a 45.2% field goal percentage. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.4% of their attempts, but grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p><p>Columbia's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 28 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team hit 19 of 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Columbia's defense saw their opponents connect on 9 of 25 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 11, shooting 52%. Columbia allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Bruins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (+119)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Ottawa?</h3><p>The Senators moved closer to .500 with a 3-0 road win over the Kraken, improving to 6-7-0. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals wasn’t threatened, with just 3 goals scored in the game.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette scoring first at 14:32 in the opening period. Brady Tkachuk added a goal in the second period, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Ottawa's offense was highlighted by Tim Stützle's 6th goal of the season, which came on an empty net. Earlier, Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period with his 7th goal, and Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second period. The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways.</p> <p>Tim Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. Michael Amadio earned his 2nd assist on Stützle’s empty netter, while Zack MacEwen got his 1st assist on Gaudette’s goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 14 blocks, 25 hits, and 2 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins evened their record at 7-7-1. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line set at 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting Seattle to 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Boston's offense took 33 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season and Charlie Coyle adding his 2nd on a power play. The Bruins scored twice in the first period, with Brazeau's goal coming 3:23 into the game and Coyle's at the 10:03 mark.</p> <p>Despite the 2-goal output, Boston recorded 16 giveaways. The Bruins had four assists, with Brad Marchand earning his 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm picking up his 6th on Coyle’s power-play goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Bruins will look to build on their last performance, where they shut out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Mocs and Governors game? Catch the action at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, TN, as the Governors hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Chattanooga is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against Austin Peay. The game's over/under currently sits at 151.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Austin Peay Governors +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at F&M Bank Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Governors.</li><li>Not only will Austin Peay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mocs Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chattanooga dropped their season opener to Saint Mary’s on Thursday, losing 86-74 on the road. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, the Mocs managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-29 at halftime, Chattanooga scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Chattanooga's offense put up 74 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 8 of 20 attempts, and went 12 of 17 from the free-throw line (70.6%).</p> <p>Augustas Marciulionis led the way with 27 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from deep. Paulius Murauskas added 23 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 63.6% of his shots, while Makai Richards contributed 19 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Mocs had a tough time defending inside, as they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (19/30).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's opponent hit 8 of 22 three-point attempts, good for 36%. The Mocs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 24 free throws (75%). Chattanooga gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Austin Peay Win at Home?</h3><p>The Governors pulled off a surprising 68-66 win over Butler on Friday. Austin Peay entered the game as +17 point underdogs but not only covered the spread, they came away with the victory.</p> <p>Austin Peay led 39-34 at halftime and managed to hold on despite being outscored 32-29 in the second half. The total points for the game ended at 134, under the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Austin Peay put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for a 23.5% rate, while their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%.</p> <p>LJ Thomas led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 48.1% overall. Patrick McCaffery added 23 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes for a 62.5% clip, and also grabbed 8 boards.</p><p>Even though Austin Peay allowed 66 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, with 21 made baskets on 50 attempts. The Governors gave up 14 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, resulting in 58% shooting from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Austin Peay's defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 26 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. The Governors also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts, shooting 89% from the line. Austin Peay allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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