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<p>The Maple Leafs and Flyers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers will host the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Maple Leafs are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Flyers. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flyers to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+111)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Toronto Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Maple Leafs have gone 38-20-9, putting them in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and 5th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, Toronto has gone 20-7-6, including a current two-game winning streak.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Maple Leafs have gone 33-14-7 this season and have won three straight games when favored. In games against Eastern Conference opponents, Toronto has gone 15-20.</p></p><p>On the season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of 24-42, including a road puck line record of 13-20. So far, Toronto has 20 wins by multiple goals and 18 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Leafs' puck line record is 4-6, and their average scoring margin as the favorite is +.6 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Toronto's puck line record is 7-3.</p> <p>For the season, Toronto's games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Maple Leafs have an over/under record of 35-29-2.</p><p>Across the Maple Leafs last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>The Maple Leafs come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 4th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 9th in the league. This year, the Maple Leafs have recorded a 20-10 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 16-8 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for Toronto's offense is Auston Matthews. Coming into the game he has 55 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 27 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Flyers head into the game ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.6 shots per game against Philadelphia. So far, they are 16th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joseph Woll gets the start and has made 16 starts this season. His record at this point is 9-7, and his save percentage is 0.536%.</p><h3>Will Philadelphia Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Flyers have a record of 17-14-3, and in the Eastern Conference, they are in 7th place with a mark of 15-22. Over their last ten games, Philadelphia is 4-6, and they have dropped two straight games. On the year, the Flyers are 34-26-8.</p>

<p>Philadelphia has been the underdog in 47 of their 68 games, and they are 21-20-6 when not favored. Against the Metropolitan Division, the Flyers have gone 8-11, and they have lost three straight games as the underdog.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Flyers have a puck line record of 14-20, and their average scoring margin is -.2 goals per game. Overall, Philadelphia has gone 40-28 on the puck line, including a mark of 34-13 as the underdog.</p>

<p>So far, the Flyers have 20 wins by multiple goals compared to 14 wins by one goal. In their last ten games at home, the team's puck line record is 5-5, and their average scoring differential is -.3 goals per contest.</p> <p>This season, Philadelphia's games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Flyers come in with an over/under performance of 29-36-3.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Maple Leafs offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Toronto posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>Offensively, the Flyers come into the game at 2.9 goals per contest placing 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 2nd position in the league. Philadelphia's offense is currently ranked 31st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 1st in the league.</p><p>Philadelphia's current leading scorer is Travis Konecny. This season, he has 27 goals, which puts him 33rd in the NHL. Konecny also comes into the game with 31 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Flyers head into the game ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.6 shots per game against Philadelphia. So far, they are 16th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Samuel Ersson has started 37 games in this season. His current record is 19-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.718%.</p>

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<p>ESPN is covering this week 12 matchup between the Clemson Tigers and Pittsburgh Panthers, set for 12:00 ET at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Tigers are favored by -10 points, and the over/under line is currently at 54 points. Both teams come in with a 7-2 record for the season, and the money line odds are -385 for Clemson and +291 for Pittsburgh.</p><h3>CLEMSON TIGERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +10</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning this one by a score of 34 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +10</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 54 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Clemson Tigers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Clemson enters Week 12 with a 7-2 record and a 12th-place spot in our power rankings. They are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 10.3% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. The Tigers also have a 17.9% chance of making the playoff, which ranks 17th in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>This season, Clemson is 4-1 at home and 3-1 on the road. They’ve been favored in eight of their nine games, going 7-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +14.6 points, and they are 5-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54 points. Clemson’s average over/under line is 54.2 points, and their games have averaged 60.8 points. Their over/under record stands at 3-5-1, with an average margin of +6.6 points.</p><p>Clemson’s offense is averaging 37.7 points per game, ranking 14th in the nation, and they are 7th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Cade Klubnik has thrown for 2,275 yards and has 24 touchdowns with just four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 105. Clemson is 20th in passing attempts per game, averaging 37.2, and 21st in completions, with 23.6 per game. They are 27th in passing yards, averaging 274.8 yards per game, and have converted 46.2% of their third-down attempts.</p> <p>Phil Mafah leads the rushing attack with 991 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored eight touchdowns. Clemson is averaging 199.9 rushing yards per game. Antonio Williams is the leading receiver with 466 yards and six touchdowns on 39 catches.</p><p>Clemson’s defense played a key role in their 24-14 win over Virginia Tech, allowing just 14 points. They limited the Hokies to 40 rushing yards on 21 attempts and forced two interceptions while giving up 188 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Clemson’s defense ranks 42nd nationally, allowing 23.1 points per game. They’ve given up 207.8 passing yards per game (72nd) and 131.2 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 54.3% of their passes, the 20th-lowest rate in the country.</p><h3>Are The Pittsburgh Panthers Going Win In At Upset At Acrisure Stadium</h3><p>With a 7-2 record, Pittsburgh is a lock for bowl eligibility, but they have just a 0.3% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. They are 4-1 at home this season and rank 41st in our power rankings heading into their Week 12 matchup against Clemson.</p> <p></p><p>Pittsburgh has been favored in five of their nine games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +11.6 points per game, and they are 5-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54 points. Pittsburgh’s games have averaged 61.8 points, with an average over/under line of 59.6 points. Their over/under record is 3-5 for the season.</p><p>Heading into week 12, Pittsburgh’s offense is ranked 49th in our power rankings. They are 16th in scoring, averaging 36.7 points per game. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 22nd in attempts and 24th in completions, with 277.1 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Eli Holstein has thrown for 2,177 yards, completing 62% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 96. Leading receiver Konata Mumpfield has 560 yards and three touchdowns. On the ground, Pittsburgh averages 151.3 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s defense is ranked 26th in the nation against the run, allowing just 112.6 rushing yards per game. In their recent matchup, they gave up 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries. Through the air, the Panthers allowed 170 passing yards but also managed to force two interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Opponents are averaging a 59.4% completion rate and 251.7 passing yards per game against Pittsburgh’s defense. The Panthers rank 56th nationally in opponent passer rating, which stands at 82.5.</p>

Clemson Tigers vs Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Gators and Tigers face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN. The Tigers are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Auburn is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Florida.</p><h3>FLORIDA GATORS VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Auburn Tigers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, March 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Auburn pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Florida Have A Chance at Bridgestone Arena?</h3><p>Florida is 21-10 this season, including a 15-6 mark in the Southeastern Conference. The Gators have won four straight games and are 7-8 on the road this year. They have gone 4-6 in their last 10 road games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Florida is 4-4 this season. The Gators' average scoring margin on the road is +0.4 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Florida has gone 5-3 vs. the spread this season and 16-18 overall. On the road, the Gators are 8-7 ATS this year and 6-4 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Florida's over/under record for the season is 22-11-1 and today's line of 155.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (156.8). So far, 14 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 180 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 9-1.</p><p>Florida's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 95 points against Texas A&M. They had an overall field goal percentage of 49.1% and made 27/35 free throws. Walter Clayton Jr. is leading the team in scoring at 17.3 points per contest. Zyon Pullin has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.6 going into the game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Florida is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 78.6 points per game (323rd). In their most recent game, the Florida defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Texas A&M knocked down 14 three-pointers on their way to 90 points.</p><h3>Will Auburn Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>At home this season, Auburn has been dominant with a record of 18-1 and an average scoring margin of +19.7 points per game. Over their last ten games at home, the Tigers are 9-1.</p>

<p>Overall, Auburn is 24-7 this season and they have won six straight games. They are 27-5 this season when favored.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Auburn has gone 21-11 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers are 6-4 ATS. At home, Auburn has an ATS record of 12-7 this year and they have gone 7-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.</p><p>The over/under record for Auburn games this season is 14-20 and the average over/under line in their games is 150.1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. On the year, 20 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 155.5.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 83.2 points per game, the Auburn had a below average performance. They scored 73 points against Mississippi State and had a field goal percentage of 50%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Tigers offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 22.9 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.</p><p>Currently, the Tigers' defense holds the 64th rank in the nation, allowing 67.7 points per game. Auburn's three-point defense is currently 45th in the country at 5.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.2% of their shots vs. Auburn.</p>

Florida Gators vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/17/24

<p>The Panthers and Cyclones are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cyclones will host the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with the Cyclones being the favored team playing at home against the Panthers.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +30</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +30.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Today's game will mark Eastern Illinois' 13th game of the season and they currently have a 6-6 overall record. In their previous ten road games, Eastern Illinois has a record of 1-9, which includes last year. Against the spread, Eastern Illinois has a 3-3 record thus far. In their last ten games, Eastern Illinois is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Eastern Illinois' games have, on average, featured 130.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 138.4 points so far. The Panthers have an over/under record of 0-0-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 142 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Eastern Illinois offense put up 63 points against Kansas. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 39% and made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Panthers was Tiger Booker with 20 points, while Kooper Jacobi also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>In the current season, the Eastern Illinois defense has excelled, sitting 39th in the nation by allowing 63.5 points per game. Against Kansas in their most recent game, the Eastern Illinois defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Kansas to hit 50% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Cyclones Win at Hilton Coliseum?</h3><p>Heading into today's matchup against Eastern Illinois, Iowa State holds a 9-2 overall record. When playing away from home, the Cyclones are 2-1, while they are 4-1 when playing at home. Entering today's game, Iowa State holds a 5-3 against the spread (ATS) record. In home games this season, Iowa State has covered the spread in 4 out of 5 games, and they are 7-3 ATS in their previous ten home games.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 11 games, Iowa State has an over/under record of 5-3-0, with their games averaging 141.8 points per game on average. The Cyclones have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 156 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Iowa State's offense looked good, scoring 99 points against DePaul. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.5% and made 14/21 free throws. The team's top scorer is Keshon Gilbert, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.7, while Tamin Lipsey also carries a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Iowa State defense is giving up an average of 59.1 points per contest. The Iowa State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 80 points and allowed DePaul to connect on 9 threes.</p>

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Hurricane versus the Bears? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO. The over/under for this game is set at 148 points, and Missouri State is favored by -1.5 against Tulsa in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Golden Hurricane Secure a Win at Springfield?</h3><h3>Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tulsa picked up an 85-76 win over Oral Roberts on Wednesday, November 13th, in a home game. The Golden Hurricane were -11 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Tulsa led 38-29 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half, but they also allowed 47 points after the break. The total points for the game were 161, exceeding the over/under line of 152.</p><p>Tulsa's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 34.6% from beyond the arc, while knocking down 73.3% of their free throws, going 22-for-30 from the line.</p> <p>Keaston Willis contributed 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three. Issac McBride led the team with 24 points, despite shooting just 36.8% from the field and 36.4% from deep.</p><p>Tulsa's defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field on 27 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, Tulsa allowed 58% shooting, as their opponents connected on 18 of 31 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tulsa's defense saw their opponents hit 9 of 26 attempts, good for 34%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 22 for 73%. Tulsa allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bears Win at Home?</h3><p>Missouri State's season opener ended with a 72-65 loss to Butler on Monday. The Bears were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 39-36 at halftime, Missouri State scored 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Missouri State managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit only 60% of their free throws.</p> <p>Jahmyl Telfort led the way with 29 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 66.7% from three. Dez White contributed 21 points, though he shot just 33.3% from the field and 30.8% from deep.</p><p>Missouri State's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 12 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, also at a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bears' defense conceded 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponents went 21/28, hitting 75% of their shots. Missouri State also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

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<p>The Sacramento Kings (-420) are favored by 9.5 points over the Utah Jazz (+326) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 228.5 points and the game will be played at the Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET and the game can be seen on NBCS.</p>

<p>The Kings are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 7-6. The Jazz are 15th in the West with a record of 3-8. Sacramento is 4th in the Pacific Division, while Utah is 5th in the Northwest.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-95 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Make it Happen in Sacramento?</h3><p>Utah improved to 3-8 on the season with a 115-113 win over the Mavericks on Thursday. The Jazz, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just under the 230-point line.</p> <p>Utah took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 73-72 to 83-73. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Dallas 38-21, but had to hold on after the Mavericks made a push in the 4th, outscoring Utah 28-16.</p><p>John Collins led the Jazz with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field in their win over the Mavericks. Jordan Clarkson contributed 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 33.3%, while Collin Sexton added 16 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Utah shot 50.6% overall and made 13 threes at 38.2%. Collins scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Kyle Filipowski added 11 of his 14 points in the 2nd. Clarkson scored 8 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 113 points on 50% shooting, the Jazz managed to hold off the Mavericks on Thursday. Utah’s defense struggled in the 2nd quarter, allowing 36 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 21 points.</p> <p>The Jazz did a solid job defending the three, holding Dallas to 30% shooting from deep with 12 made threes. Utah also sent the Mavericks to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Jazz finished with 11 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Kings Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 130-126 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Sacramento was a +1.5 point underdog at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 256 points exceeded the O/U line of 223 by 33 points.</p> <p>Minnesota’s 14-0 run turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 62-54 to leading 68-62. The Timberwolves extended their lead to 98-82 by the end of the 3rd quarter, but the Kings made a push in the 4th, outscoring Minnesota 33-17.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox was the standout performer for the Kings in their 130-126 loss to the Timberwolves, pouring in 60 points and 7 assists, while hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip. Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p> <p>The Kings shot 50% overall, with 12 made threes at a 32.4% rate. Fox was particularly effective in the 4th quarter, scoring 20 points, and added another 6 in overtime.</p><p>The Kings struggled defensively against the Timberwolves, giving up 130 points on 47% shooting. Sacramento allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, and 36 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 17 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 20 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Minnesota to the line 16 times, where the Timberwolves converted 14 free throws. Sacramento finished with 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

<p>Notre Dame enters this week 12 non-conference matchup with a record of 8-1, and they are the heavy favorite over Virginia, who is 5-4 this season. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET at Notre Dame Stadium, and the over/under line is currently at 50.5 points. NBC will be handling the television broadcast of this game.</p><h3>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +23</p><p>This game will be played at Notre Dame Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Notre Dame Fighting Irish winning this one by a score of 35 to 15</li><li>Even though we like the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win, our ATS pick is to take the Virginia Cavaliers at +23</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Virginia Cavaliers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Virginia enters Week 12 with a 5-4 record, but they have a 0% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they have a 42.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Cavaliers are 3-1 on the road this season, while they’ve gone 1-3 at home.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Virginia is 5-2-1, with a perfect 3-0-1 record on the road. They’ve been favored in five games, going 2-2-1 ATS as the favorite, and they’ve covered in all three games as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 3-5, with an average line of 55.3 points. This week’s line is set at 50.5 points, and Virginia’s games have averaged 52.7 points per contest.</p><p>Virginia’s offense is averaging 26 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 58th in the nation. We have them ranked 79th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 1,948 yards with 12 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 87.</p> <p>Virginia ranks 40th in passing attempts per game, averaging 33.4, and they are 44th in passing yards, with 254.4 per game. They have converted just 35.3% of their third-down attempts, ranking 105th nationally. Leading receiver Malachi Fields has 665 yards and four touchdowns this season.</p><p>Virginia's defense played a key role in their 24-19 win over Pittsburgh, allowing just 19 points and forcing two interceptions. They gave up 292 total yards, including 127 rushing yards on 32 attempts and 165 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>For the season, Virginia's defense is ranked 61st nationally, allowing 26.7 points per game. They have given up an average of 133.7 rushing yards per game (59th) and 262.9 passing yards, which ranks 146th in the country.</p><h3>Are The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Notre Dame comes into Week 12 with an 8-1 record, ranked 4th in our power rankings. They have a 67% chance of making the playoff, according to our projections. The Fighting Irish are 4-0 on the road and 4-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Notre Dame is 7-2, with a perfect 4-0 record on the road and a 3-2 mark at home. They’ve been favored in eight of their nine games, and their average scoring margin is +27.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 50.5 points. Notre Dame’s average over/under line this season has been 46.5 points, and their over/under record is 5-4, with their games averaging 49.4 points.</p><p>Notre Dame’s offense is averaging 38.3 points per game heading into week 12, ranking 12th in college football. They are also 19th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is the strength of their offense, averaging 215.6 yards per game, placing them 16th nationally in rushing yards.</p> <p>Jeremiyah Love leads the team with 583 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Riley Leonard has thrown for 1,575 yards with a passer rating of 92. He has nine touchdowns and three interceptions, completing 64.4% of his passes.</p><p>Notre Dame’s defense has been a standout unit this season, ranking third nationally by allowing just 11.1 points per game. They’ve also held opponents to a passer rating of 52.8, which is the third-lowest in the country, and limited quarterbacks to a 48.5% completion rate. On average, they’ve given up just 148.6 passing yards per game, the seventh-fewest in college football.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Florida State, Notre Dame’s defense allowed only 3 points and 208 total yards. They held the Seminoles to 88 passing yards and intercepted two passes. Florida State managed 120 rushing yards on 43 attempts.</p>

Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>The Cavaliers and Magic are set to square off at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday at the Kia Center in Orlando. This first-round Eastern Conference series is currently being led by the Cavaliers, 2-1. Looking at the odds, the Magic are favored by 2 points and are -135 on the money line. The Cavaliers are +112, and the over/under line is 201.5. TNT is carrying the game on TV.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +2</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, April 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-108 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><p>Orlando picked up a 121-83 win over the Cavaliers in the most recent game of this series, and the Magic easily covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The Magic got off to a 31-21 lead in the 1st quarter and didn't look back, as they outscored the Cavs in every quarter. The over/under line for the game was 201.5 points, and the teams just surpassed that with a combined 204 points.</p>

<p>Paolo Banchero had a huge game for the Magic, finishing with 31 points and 14 rebounds. Jalen Suggs added 24 points and shot 60% from three. On the other side, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen each had 15 points for the Cavs. Cleveland made just eight threes and shot 23.5% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Can Cleveland Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>In their last game, the Cavaliers lost to the Magic by a score of 121-83. This loss dropped their overall record to 48-34, which is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 11-19 this season. They have failed to cover the spread in their last seven games as the underdog, going 14-15 ATS. Today, they are 2-point underdogs.</p>

<p>This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 42-42-1. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 221.6, compared to today's line of 201.5.</p>

<p>On the road, the Cavaliers have an average scoring differential of 0 points per game. Their record against the spread on the road is 19-21, and they are 22-20 straight up.</p>

<p>Overall, Cleveland is 40-43 ATS this season, with an average scoring differential of +4.3 points per game at home. Their ATS record on the road is 19-21, compared to 21-22 at home.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell comes into the game with a season-long scoring average of 26.6 points per game. Over his last four games, he is averaging 24.8 points per game. In these games, he shot 44.2% from the field. Jarrett Allen has averaged 18 points and 13.2 rebounds in his last five games on a field goal percentage of 78.7%.</p>

<p>Cleveland is averaging 112.6 points per game this season, which is 23rd in the NBA. On the road, they have averaged 110.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 12th in the league. The Cavaliers are also 23rd in pace.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Cavaliers are 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.7. On the road, they are 4th in the league, giving up 110.2 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 9th in the NBA at 106 points per game allowed.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage allowed, Cleveland is 4th in the NBA at 46.3%. They have also been very good at defending the three-point line, ranking 10th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.7%.</p>

<p>One area where the Cavaliers have struggled defensively is on the glass. They are 16th in the NBA in rebounds per game and 11th in defensive rebounds. In terms of steals and blocked shots, they are 18th and 21st in the NBA, respectively.</p><h3>Can the Magic Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Magic have a record of 39-46-0 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 217.8 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 201.5.</p>

<p>Orlando has won their last five games at home and is 30-12 overall at home this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are 5th with a record of 47-35.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Magic have a scoring differential of +9.1 points per game, and they are 27-12 ATS as the favorite. Their ATS win streak as the favorite is at two games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game against the Cavaliers, the Magic won by a score of 121-83. They were also favored by 3 points in that game, and the O/U line was 201.5.</p>

<p>On the season, the Magic are 52-33 ATS, including a 29-13 record at home. As the favorite, they are 27-12 ATS, and they have covered the spread in three straight home games.</p>

<p>Out of their 82 games this season, the Magic have been favored in 39 of them. As the favorite, they are 30-9 straight-up and 27-12 ATS.</p><p>Orlando comes into the game as one of the worst scoring teams in the league, averaging 110.5 points per game. Their scoring average is slightly better at home, as they are 20th in the league with 112.8 points per contest. Looking at their pace, the Magic are 26th in the league, averaging 96.6 possessions per game. The Magic are last in the NBA in three-point attempts and are 28th in three-point shooting attempts.</p>

<p>Paolo Banchero has averaged 24.8 points per game over his last five games on 43.4% shooting. He also averaged 10 rebounds and 5.4 assists in that stretch. Over his last five games, Franz Wagner has averaged 20.2 points and six rebounds. Jalen Suggs has hit 48.9% of his shots in his last five games and is averaging 14 points in that stretch.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best in the NBA this season. They come into tonight's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers ranked 2nd in the league in points allowed at 107.9 per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 97.8 points per game.</p>

<p>One of the reasons the Magic have been so good on defense is their ability to contest shots. They are 13th in the league in blocked shots at 5.2 per game. When it comes to defending the three-point line, they have been one of the best in the NBA, ranking 4th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.3%.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 73.2% of their games against the Magic. When it comes to made threes, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 67.1% of their games against Orlando.</p>

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