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

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Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (+1102) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (-2300) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-18) are favored in this game, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City (22-5) is currently on a seven-game win streak and is the top team in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Wizards (4-22) are 15th in the Eastern Conference and have lost four straight games.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +18</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-121 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wizards Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Washington's struggles continued on Saturday with a 112-101 loss to the Bucks, dropping their record to 4-22. The Wizards, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 36-36 tie in the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control with a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 48-44 to 62-44. Washington was held to 14 points in the 2nd quarter and, despite outscoring Milwaukee 29-26 in the 4th, couldn’t close the gap after entering the final period down 86-72.</p><p>In their 112-101 loss to the Bucks, the Wizards hit 18 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. Overall, they shot 44.4% from the field.</p> <p>Jordan Poole led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at 61.5%. He scored 16 points in the 1st quarter. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, the Wizards couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 36 points in the 1st quarter and ultimately falling to the Bucks 112-101. Washington allowed Milwaukee to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Bucks hit 20 threes at a 41% clip. Washington sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 4. The Wizards finished with 39 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Oklahoma City?</h3><p>After a 104-97 road win over the Heat on Friday, the Thunder improved to 22-5 for the season. Oklahoma City, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 7-point victory. The game’s total of 201 points fell short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Despite being outscored 27-23 in the 4th, Oklahoma City held on for the win.</p><p>Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a win over the Heat, scoring 33 points and hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, though he shot just 40% from the field and 33.3% from deep.</p> <p>Williams was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 13 in the 3rd. Luguentz Dort hit 4 threes at 80% efficiency, finishing with 14 points. The Thunder connected on 14 threes as a team, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc, despite an overall field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p><p>The Thunder put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Heat to just 97 points. Oklahoma City gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 22. They continued their solid play in the 3rd, giving up 23 points, and managed to hold off Miami in the 4th, despite allowing 27 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Thunder limited the Heat to 43% shooting from the field, including just 30% from three-point range, where Miami made 12 threes. Oklahoma City also sent the Heat to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13. The Thunder controlled the boards with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Cougars. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! Loyola Chicago is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ramblers Have What it Takes in Honolulu?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago dropped to 8-2 on the season following a narrow 72-71 road loss to Oakland on Sunday. The Ramblers entered the game as -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>Loyola Chicago trailed 33-27 at halftime but rallied in the second half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.8% of their threes (7/22).</p> <p>Miles Rubin was a force inside, going 9/11 from the field and finishing with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Allen Mukeba and Malcolm Christie each added 20 points, with Christie hitting 6 threes at a 40% clip.</p><p>Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers allowed 50% shooting, as their opponents hit 18 of 36 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts. The Ramblers also sent their opponents to the line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 90%. Loyola Chicago allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Cougars Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston dropped to 7-3 on the season after a 74-65 loss to Oregon State on Sunday. The Cougars were +7 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell just short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Charleston trailed 35-26 at halftime but couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 39 points after the break.</p><p>Charleston managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range (6/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 17 of 25 free throws (68%).</p> <p>Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor led the Cougars with 16 points each, with Rataj adding 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, shooting 6/7 from the field for 14 points and contributing 4 assists.</p><p>Charleston’s defense held their opponent to 74 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range, where they allowed 15 made baskets on 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars limited their opponent to 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17, shooting 68%.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Blue Raiders and Volunteers face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Volunteers are hosting the game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and Tennessee is favored by -26.5 vs. Middle Tennessee.</p><h3>MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Middle Tennessee at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Middle Tennessee Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Middle Tennessee improved to 7-3 on the season with a narrow 67-65 win over Lipscomb on Thursday. The Blue Raiders were favored by 2.5 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 132, falling short of the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Middle Tennessee led 37-30 at halftime but allowed Lipscomb to score 35 points in the second half while managing just 30 points themselves. Despite the close call, the Blue Raiders held on for the win.</p><p>Middle Tennessee struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they hit only 59.1% of their free throws. The Blue Raiders managed 19 offensive rebounds and finished with just 8 assists.</p> <p>Jacob Ognacevic was a bright spot, scoring 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting, including 1-of-3 from three-point range. Jestin Porter added 14 points, despite shooting 4-of-14 overall and 1-of-6 from deep. Essam Mostafa contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Gyasi Powell chipped in 11 points, hitting 2-of-5 from three.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense held their opponents to 65 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (24/63). They limited two-point shooting to 18/42 (42%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Blue Raiders allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts (28%). Their opponents shot 59% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 22.</p><h3>Can the Volunteers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Tennessee improved to 11-0 this season with an 84-36 win over Western Carolina on Tuesday. The Volunteers, who were heavy favorites at -36.5, covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Tennessee led 38-15 at halftime and continued their dominance in the 2nd half, outscoring the Catamounts 46-21. The game’s total points ended at 120, falling short of the 142.5 over/under line.</p><p>Tennessee put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 57.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes (8/27). At the free-throw line, the Volunteers were efficient, making 12 of 14 attempts (85.7%).</p> <p>The Volunteers dished out 22 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Chaz Lanier led the way with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 42.1% overall and 42.9% from three (3/7). Jordan Gainey added 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots and 50% from beyond the arc (2/4), while Darlinstone Dubar contributed 13 points, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's defensive efforts, they gave up 36 points in their last game. The Volunteers allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 32 made baskets on 69 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, Tennessee's defense allowed 24 makes on 42 attempts, a 57% shooting rate. They also gave up 8 threes on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 29% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Tennessee's opponent shot 85%, making 12 of 14 attempts. The Volunteers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Rangers.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS 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 1:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Devils picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers evened their record at 16-16-1 with a 5-2 victory over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a short-handed goal at 16:16 in the first period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin scored twice, with his 9th goal coming on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider netted his 8th goal as well, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom scored for the first time this season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers took 40 shots on goal, scoring once on a power play and once while shorthanded.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance from their previous game against the Islanders, where they didn't allow a goal in the final frame. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers’ defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed in the third came with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New Jersey?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 22-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. New Jersey entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> <p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke through at 5:34. New Jersey’s offense couldn’t find the net, managing just 22 shots and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite putting 22 shots on goal. The Devils had 19 giveaways and were unable to score in any period.</p> <p>New Jersey didn't score on the power play, nor did they manage any shorthanded or empty net goals. The team was held without a goal for the entire game.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held firm through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. New Jersey's defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 22 hits, and 15 blocks.</p>

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cowboys and Flames face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are hosting the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The over/under for this game is set at 133 points, and Liberty is favored by -1.5 against McNeese State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cowboys Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cowboys picked up an 84-69 win over Longwood on Sunday, November 24th. Playing at home, McNeese State entered the game as 8-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-28 at halftime, McNeese State scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>McNeese State put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 61.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 65.5%. They dominated inside, hitting 73.2% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 4-for-14 (28.6%).</p> <p>Sincere Parker led the way with 31 points, shooting 70.6% overall, though he missed all three of his three-point attempts. Michael Christmas added 12 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Joe Charles and Christian Shumate also contributed 12 points each, both shooting 66.7% from three.</p><p>Despite McNeese State's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. The Cowboys allowed 34 made field goals on 55 attempts, giving up a 61% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, McNeese State's defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing 30 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 73% success rate. From three-point range, they gave up 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. The Cowboys also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 70%.</p><h3>Will Liberty Win at Home?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty pulled off a 67-65 road win over Kansas State on Sunday, November 24th. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Flames not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 32-29 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 132, just under the O/U line of 133.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field and hitting 45% of their threes (9/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws (10/14).</p> <p>Colin Porter led the way with 17 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from deep. Isaiah Ihnen added 16 points and 7 rebounds, also hitting 50% from three.</p><p>Liberty's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. The Flames allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Liberty's defense held their opponents to 7 made threes on 26 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they converted 4 attempts.</p>

McNeese State Cowboys vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>The Big Red and Golden Bears are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ACC. The Golden Bears will host the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 165.5 points, with California being favored by -8.5 over Cornell.</p><h3>CORNELL BIG RED VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Even though we have California winning straight-up, we like Cornell at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Cornell Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 5-3 on the season with a 103-84 win over Army on Sunday. The Big Red, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 187 surpassed the O/U line of 156.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 49-32 at halftime. They scored 54 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed Army to put up 52 points after the break.</p><p>Cornell's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 103 points with a field goal percentage of 55.9%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 19 of 35 threes for a 54.3% success rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 70.6%.</p> <p>The Big Red also dished out 27 assists, with Nazir Williams leading the way with 20 points on 4-of-5 shooting from deep. Cooper Noard was also impressive, hitting 5-of-6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Cornell's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 47% from the field. They had trouble containing two-point shots, with opponents hitting 52% of their attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cornell's defense allowed 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 free throws.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for California as Home Favorites</h3><p>California dropped to 6-3 on the season after an 89-81 home loss to Stanford on Saturday. The Golden Bears were -1.5 favorites going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 148.</p> <p>California found themselves in a 47-31 hole at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Stanford 50-42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>California's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.9%, and they hit 81.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-16 from the line.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 25 points, while Maxime Raynaud and Jaylen Blakes each added 20. The Golden Bears grabbed 20 offensive rebounds but managed just 5 assists as a team.</p><p>California's defense gave up 89 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field with 30 made baskets on 71 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition hit 44% of their shots, going 22/50.</p> <p>From three-point range, California's defense allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 81%. California gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Cornell Big Red vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

<strong><u>Baltimore</u></strong><strong><u> Orioles</u></strong>

Finding spots to back Baltimore won’t be easy. It won’t be fun. The Orioles are locked in a division with two teams that could very well win 100 games and a Rays team that should be a fixture in the Wild Card race. The Blue Jays are a more comparable foe, but Toronto went 14-5 against Baltimore last season.

Everybody knows how bad the Orioles are. When they play good teams, they’ll be a significant underdog. When they don’t, they’ll still likely be an underdog.

Here’s a good prop bet for you: Will the Orioles be a favorite of -150 or higher at any point this season?

It happened three times last year. Kevin Gausman was -151 against the Tigers on April 29. Dylan Bundy was -155 against the Royals on May 8 and Gausman was a -153 favorite against the Marlins on June 15. The Orioles were 1-2 in those games. They won’t play Miami again and Gausman is gone to Atlanta.

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<strong><u>Money Line Spots</u></strong>

Situationally, the Orioles might sneak up on some teams. For example, if the Yankees or Red Sox come off of facing each other or the Rays. Other visiting teams may swing through Washington D.C. for interleague or head down the east coast from Boston or the Bronx. A lot of teams will take games for granted against the Orioles.

Baltimore was 21-33 against left-handed starters last season, which wasn’t great, by any means, but also not terrible. They were 26-82 against right-handed starters. The Tigers, Royals, and White Sox lost 74, 74, and 75 games, respectively, but keep in mind that they also face the Indians’ elite rotation of righties.

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<strong><u>Totals Spots</u></strong>

The problem for Baltimore is that the team had a putrid offense last season and that was with guys like Manny Machado and Adam Jones. Jones isn’t much of a hitter at this stage, but at least he’s better than what the Orioles will be throwing out there this season. Even with one of the league’s worst starting rotations, the Orioles should be an under team. They slanted that way last season at 83-73-6 to the under. I would expect a bigger split to the under this year.

The Orioles have (finally) embraced analytics. Typically, it is quicker to make gains on the pitching side than the hitting side with analytics. I would expect their pitchers to show strides faster than the lineup.

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<strong><u>Individual Players to Watch</u></strong>

<strong>Alex Cobb – </strong>Cobb is one guy I discussed at length in my season preview. In the first half, he allowed a .310/.358/.541 slash and a .378 wOBA. In the second half, he allowed a .229/.288/.377 slash with a .287 wOBA against. Cobb is mostly a one-pitch pony with a splitter that he needs to throw a ton in order to be effective. The average exit velocity against on Cobb’s splitter went from 86.1 mph in the first half to 83.4 mph in the second half. His overall exit velocity against dropped from 89.3 mph to 86.5 mph from first half to second half.

He’s accustomed to embracing data after a long stint with the Rays to open his career. He’s the only starter I’d confidently consider in this rotation.

<strong>Dylan Bundy – </strong>Let’s talk about Bundy for a second. Bundy did make some smart decisions with his arsenal, as he threw his slider more and his changeup and curveball less last season. The problem is that Bundy, a perennial injury risk, needs to be one of those 30+% slider guys to be really effective. If that’s a change that we see happening, I’ll bump his stock. If not, his arsenal is rather pedestrian otherwise, especially with a velocity drop last season.

<strong>Mychal Givens – </strong>The anchor of the Orioles pen is a little scary. Givens posted a 3.99 ERA with a 64.5 percent LOB%, which is a positive sign. On the other hand, his strikeout rate fell, his walk rate went up, and his 5.0 percent HR/FB% is likely in line for some regression. This is not a good bullpen. Givens is the best of the bunch, but full-game betting with Baltimore will be scary because this bullpen will struggle to hold the rare leads it will be trusted to protect.

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<p>ESPN is covering the action as the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks face off in the Rose Bowl, presented by Prudential, on Wednesday, January 1st, with kickoff set for 5:00 ET. The game is being played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, and the Buckeyes are technically the road team. The Ducks are the higher seed in this College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup. The Buckeyes are 11-2 this season, while the Ducks are undefeated at 13-0. The over/under line is currently 54 points, with Ohio State as the -2.5-point favorite. </p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon Ducks +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Bowl at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 31 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the Oregon Ducks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Ohio State Buckeyes Pick Up A Win At Rose Bowl?</h3><p>Ohio State enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl with an 11-2 record. They’ve gone 8-1 at home and 3-1 on the road this season. The Buckeyes have been favored in all 13 games, posting an 11-2 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Ohio State’s ATS record stands at 7-6, with a +24.6 average scoring margin. They are 5-4 against the spread at home and 2-2 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 54 points. Ohio State’s games have averaged 47.4 points, with an average line of 50 points. Their over/under record is 6-7, with an average margin of -2.6 points.</p><p>Ohio State’s offense is ranked 4th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11, averaging 36 points per game, which places them 11th nationally. Will Howard leads the passing attack with 3,171 yards and a passer rating of 118. He has completed 73.2% of his passes, throwing 29 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.</p> <p>Ohio State ranks 21st in passing yards per game, averaging 259.2 yards, and is 29th in completions. Jeremiah Smith has 1,037 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns this season. On the ground, Quinshon Judkins has rushed for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns.</p><p>Ohio State's defense has been a standout unit this season, leading the nation by allowing just 11.4 points per game. They also rank fourth in the country in passing yards allowed, giving up only 141.2 yards per game, and have held opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of 64.4, the sixth-lowest in the nation. On the ground, they’ve allowed an average of 105.2 rushing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Tennessee, Ohio State’s defense gave up just 17 points, allowing 256 total yards. Tennessee ran the ball 39 times for 152 yards and completed 14 passes for 104 yards.</p><h3>Can The Oregon Ducks Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>Oregon enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl with a perfect 13-0 record. They’ve gone 7-0 at home and 5-0 on the road this season. Oregon has been favored in 11 of their 13 games, and they’ve gone 11-0 as the favorite. The Ducks have an average scoring margin of +18.2 points per game.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, Oregon is 7-5 this season. At home, they are 4-3 ATS, while their road record is 3-2. As the favorite, the Ducks are 6-5 ATS, and they’ve covered in their only game as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>The over/under record for Oregon’s games is 6-6, with their average total at 53.7 points. This week’s line is set at 54 points, slightly above their average over/under line of 53.4 points.</p><p>Oregon enters week 1 ranked 2nd in our offensive power rankings, and they are 12th in points per game, scoring 35.9. Dillon Gabriel leads the offense with 3,558 passing yards, and the Ducks are 13th in passing completions, averaging 23.5 per game. They are 14th in passing yards, with 278 per game, and 7th in third-down conversions, converting 49.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Gabriel has 28 touchdown passes and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 116. Oregon leads the nation in completion percentage, completing 73.6% of their passes. Jordan James has rushed for 1,253 yards and 15 touchdowns. Tez Johnson leads the receivers with 866 yards and 10 touchdowns on 78 catches.</p><p>Oregon's defense has been solid this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 17.8 points per game. They’ve given up 128.1 rushing yards per game on 30.9 attempts and 175.7 passing yards, ranking 17th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 70.2 against Oregon, the 13th-lowest in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>In their latest game, Oregon allowed 37 points but also forced an interception. They gave up 325 total yards, including 189 rushing yards on 40 attempts, while holding Penn State’s passing game to 136 yards.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-463) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+353) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Miami is currently 6th in the East, while Brooklyn is 11th.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 213.5 points, and the Heat (-10) are favored by double-digits. The Nets are 11-17 on the season, while the Heat have lost three straight and are 13-13 overall.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -10</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-72 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Brooklyn Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-17 on the season after a 105-94 home loss to the Jazz on Saturday. Brooklyn, who were -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 199, well below the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started strong, leading 24-19 after the 1st quarter, but a 31-21 2nd quarter for Utah put the Nets behind. They trailed 75-63 going into the 4th, and despite outscoring the Jazz 31-30 in the final period, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 105-94 loss to the Jazz, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.4% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.5% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 18 points, 13 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Ben Simmons added 15 points and 10 assists, while Shake Milton chipped in 11 points. Simmons scored 6 points in the 1st quarter, and Milton contributed 5 points in the 2nd.</p><p>The Nets held the Jazz to 105 points but couldn't capitalize on their defensive effort in a 105-94 loss. Brooklyn's defense was strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they gave up 31 in the 2nd and 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Jazz shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>Brooklyn did a good job defending the three, with Utah hitting 14 threes at a 34% clip. The Nets also limited the Jazz's trips to the free-throw line, where they went 9/17. Defensively, the Nets finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Heat Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-13 after a 121-114 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Miami, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Miami appeared to be in control after a 14-0 run early on and led 106-84 heading into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat managed just 8 points in the final period while allowing the Magic to score 37, leading to a stunning turnaround.</p><p>The Heat shot 48% from the field in their loss to the Magic, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.1% of their threes, with only 9 makes. Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier led Miami with 23 points each, while Tyler Herro added 22 points and 5 assists.</p> <p>Herro scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Rozier added 12 in the 2nd. Adebayo was consistent throughout, scoring 8 points in the 1st and 7 more in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a consistent defensive effort through the first three quarters, allowing 28 points in each, the Heat gave up 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 121-114 loss to the Magic. Miami allowed Orlando to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat held the Magic to just 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Miami finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals in the game.</p>

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<p>At 4:10 PM from Fenway Park in Boston, we have an interleague matchup between the Cubs and Red Sox. Chicago comes into the game with a record of 17-9 and will be sending Ben Brown to the mound vs. a Red Sox club that is 14-13 and starting Josh Winckowski.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Cubs are the slight favorite on the money line at -115. Looking at the money line odds for the Red Sox, they are at -106.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -115</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, April 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Chicago cruised to a 7-1 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 2nd inning, scoring seven of their eight runs. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -110.</p>

<p>Shota Imanaga got the win for the Cubs, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just one run. Kutter Crawford had a rough outing for the Red Sox, taking the loss after going six innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Cubs were led by Michael Busch, who went 3/4 with an RBI. Christopher Morel and Pete Crow-Armstrong each had two hits and drove in two runs. Dansby Swanson also had a two-hit game and scored twice.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is on a four-game winning streak, and they will be looking to pick up another win as they take on the Red Sox today. The Cubs are 17-9 overall, putting them 2nd in the NL Central, just a half-game behind the Brewers. So far, they have yet to play a game in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs have been really good this year, going 10-3. They have been above average on the road, coming in with a record of 7-6. Chicago has been really good as the favorite this year, going 7-2, and they are 10-7 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 5-2-1 and have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>The Cubs have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 19-7 overall and 10-3 on the road. They've covered the run line in six straight road games and are 13-4 as the underdog. Their average run margin in wins is +3.6, while it's -3.2 in losses.</p><p>Chicago's over/under record for the season is 12-14, and the average line for their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 4-3. So far this season, only 23.1% of their games have had a line set at 8.5 runs or higher. Their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game, and today's line is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Ben Brown is getting the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. He has made two starts and six total appearances this season. Brown's ERA is 3.72, and he has a record of 0-0. The last time he pitched was on April 23rd out of the bullpen. In that outing, he went one inning and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no decision in that appearance. Brown's WHIP for the season is currently 1.03. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.38 strikeouts and 2.79 walks.</p><p>As a team, the Cubs are averaging 5.4 runs per game, which is 5th in the league. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.8 runs per game. Overall, they are 6th in home runs and have the 7th best team batting average in the league. Over their last 10 games, Nico Hoerner is hitting .383, and Mike Tauchman has gone 12/30.</p>

<p>Cody Bellinger has been on a tear of late, going 8/23 in his last six games with three homers and seven RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead with 17 RBIs, which is also tied for 9th in the league. Bellinger is also on an eight-game hitting streak. Michael Busch and Bellinger are the Cubs' top home run hitters this season, with six and five homers, respectively.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is hosting the Cubs today with an overall record of 14-13, and they are looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Red Sox dropped the final game of their series vs. the Guardians and followed that up by losing the series opener to the Cubs. So far, they are 0-3 vs. other AL East teams this season.</p>

<p>Currently, the Red Sox are three games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. Boston has struggled at home this year, going 3-8, but they have been good on the road at 11-5. As the underdog, the Red Sox are 7-9 this year and 7-4 as the favorite. So far, their overall series record is 4-3-1.</p><p>When the Red Sox are favored, they are just 4-7 against the run line, but when they are the underdog, they are 11-5. Their average run differential in wins is 4.2, while it is -3.4 in losses. Boston is 15-12 against the run line overall, but just 3-8 at home.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox have had a combined run average of 8.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-13. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over in 7 of 9 games. Overall, their games have gone over the line in 48.1% of their games this season.</p><p>Josh Winckowski is getting the start for the Red Sox today and has made one start and eight appearances this season. His record is 1-1, and he has an ERA of 4.20. Winckowski's WHIP for the season is 1.80, and opponents are batting .306 this season. In his 15 innings of work, Winckowski has a strikeouts-per-nine figure of 10.8 and has allowed 4.8 walks per nine innings. The right-hander has made four appearances at home and has a record of 0-1 with a 9.28 ERA. On the road, he is 1-0 with a 0.68 ERA.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, the team is batting .235, which is 13th in the league, and they are 2nd in the league in home runs. However, the Red Sox are also the worst team in the league in terms of strikeouts.</p>

<p>Connor Wong has been hot at the plate for the Red Sox, going 6/16 in his last five games with two homers. For the season, he is batting .356 with five homers. Tyler O'Neill has also been swinging a hot bat, as he has a five-game hitting streak and has gone 4/13 in his last three games.</p>

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