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<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Canadiens game? Catch the action at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, as the Canadiens hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic divisional contest against the Canadiens. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Canadiens to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+107)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Buffalo Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Buffalo’s 2-1 loss to the Red Wings dropped their record to 11-16-4. The Sabres’ defense held Detroit scoreless in the first period, but they gave up two goals in the second, both to Dylan Larkin.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They scored first, with Alex Tuch finding the net at 11:39 in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense was held in check in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch netting the Sabres' only goal. Tuch's fifth goal of the season came shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period.</p> <p>Despite firing 32 shots on goal, Buffalo couldn't find the back of the net again. The Sabres recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both of which came on power plays in the second period. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Canadiens Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Montreal's 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped them to 11-16-3 this season. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Christian Dvorak scored Montreal’s only goal at 5:32 in the third period, narrowing the deficit to 2-1 before the Penguins sealed the game with an empty-netter. The Canadiens’ defense struggled early, allowing goals at 4:03 in the first and 1:20 in the second.</p><p>Montreal's offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, managing just one goal, which came from Christian Dvorak at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal and recorded 20 giveaways.</p> <p>Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh. The Canadiens were shut out in the first two periods before Dvorak's goal.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens pulled within one in the third, but an empty-net goal from Pittsburgh sealed the game at 3-1. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinals and Red Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Raiders are hosting the game at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Texas Tech is favored by -23.5 at home against Lamar.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Red Raiders.</li><li>Even though we have Texas Tech winning straight-up, we like Lamar at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Lamar Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals improved to 4-5 on the season with a 69-65 road win over Southern Miss on Tuesday. Lamar entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 134 fell just short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Lamar led 36-31 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, allowing 34 points to Southern Miss.</p><p>Lamar's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 10 for 15 from the line.</p> <p>Neftali Alvarez led the way with 21 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% overall despite hitting just 1 of 6 from three. Alexis Marmolejos added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep, while Cody Pennebaker hit 3 of 5 from three, finishing with 16 points on 60% shooting.</p><p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Lamar held their opponent to 65 points on 42% shooting from the field. The Cardinals were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 13 attempts, a 15% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Lamar's opponent shot 50%, converting 22 of 44 two-point attempts. The Cardinals also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 15, shooting 60%.</p><h3>Will Texas Tech Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Texas Tech improved to 8-2 on the season with an 86-50 win over Oral Roberts on Monday. The Red Raiders, who were -27.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Tech led 41-19 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 136, which was under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Texas Tech put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Red Raiders dished out 26 assists, with Federiko Federiko and Chance McMillian each contributing 5. Federiko also grabbed 12 rebounds and scored 23 points, shooting 11/13 from the field. McMillian added 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 88.9% overall.</p><p>Despite giving up 50 points, Texas Tech's defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Red Raiders couldn't contain the two-point attack, with the other team hitting 68% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas Tech's defense allowed 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%. The Red Raiders gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Game two of this interleague series sees the Nationals (66-85, 31-44 home) and White Sox (58-93, 28-48 away) facing off at Nationals Park. The starting pitcher for the Nationals will be Jackson Rutledge, while the White Sox are turning to José Ureña. Find out who I like to win in this Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox showdown.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 7:05 ET on Tuesday, September 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>The White Sox have gone just 2-3 in their last five games vs. the runline.</li><li>In their three most recent games as the favorite, the White Sox have gone just 1-2 against the runline.</li><li>José Ureña has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 7.56 over his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the White Sox are 4th in the AL Central on an overall record of 58-93. So far, they have played in 49 series, and are below .500 at 11-32-6. This season, the White Sox are 30-45 at home and 28-48 on the road.</p><p><p>Starter José Ureña has yet to earn a win for the White Sox this season, with an overall record of 0-6. He has made seven appearances, posting an ERA of 8.48 and a K/9 of 6.28. Additionally, Ureña's FIP is 9.09 and his OBP is .377.</p></p><p>José Ureña's latest start ended in a defeat for the White Sox, as they fell to the Twins 10-2. Ureña pitched 6 1/3 innings, but was tagged for six runs and seven hits.</p><p>This season, the White Sox are 26th in the league at 4.1 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .230 (21st) leading to 3.7 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 2.3 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. Chicago's on-base percentage of .294 has them 22nd in the MLB.</p><p>Eloy Jiménez has been a force in the White Sox lineup this season, boasting a .271 average and .443 slugging percentage. He has been especially productive over the last ten games, leading the team in hits with a .238 batting average.</p><h3>WILL THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On an overall record of 66-85, the Nationals are 5th in the NL East. In their 49 series, Washington has gone 19-27-3 which includes losing each of their last three sets. On the road, the Nationals are 35-41 and are 31-44 at home.</p><p>Jackson Rutledge was dealt the defeat in his last start against the Pirates, as he gave up seven runs on 10 hits in the 7-6 Nationals loss.</p><p>Having gone deep 4 times in their last five games, the Nationals are 7th in that span. At 4.3 runs per game, Washington is 21st in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .252 while hitting a total of 139 home runs (22nd).</p><p>Lane Thomas has been one of the Nationals' most productive hitters in 2023. He currently holds a .272 batting average, having driven in 79 runs and smacked 25 home runs.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/23

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Spartans game? Catch the action at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS USC UPSTATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hodge Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will USC Upstate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Penguins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State improved to 6-5 on the season with an 80-70 road win over Wright State on Wednesday. The Penguins entered the game as +7 underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-35 at halftime, Youngstown State turned things around by outscoring Wright State 45-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 30 attempts, while shooting 54.5% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jack Doumbia led the Penguins with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Harper added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Alex Huibregtse and Jason Nelson each contributed 15 points, with Nelson also dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field on 26 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 16 of 31 shots, with a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Penguins allowed 10 made threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 8 for 15 from the free-throw line, hitting 53% of their foul shots. Youngstown State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are USC Upstate Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season struggles continued with an 85-70 loss to South Carolina State on Wednesday, dropping their record to 1-10. The Spartans were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, just over the 153.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, USC Upstate allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 36. Their defense continues to be a concern as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.4% (18/35). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans connected on 25 of 41 attempts, shooting 61%. Carmelo Adkins led the team with 21 points, while Mister Dean added 17. Drayton Jones contributed 14 points, and Davion Everett, Omar Croskey, Mitchell Taylor, and Wilson Dubinsky each chipped in 12 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 85 points despite holding the opponent to 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate limited the damage, as the opponent shot just 23%, making 3 of 13 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 41 times, where they converted 25 free throws (61%). USC Upstate also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Purple Eagles and Bonnies game? Catch the action at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY, as the Bonnies hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored by -16.5 vs. Niagara.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Even though we have St. Bonaventure winning straight-up, we like Niagara at +16.5.</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>Do the Purple Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Niagara improved to 4-6 on the season with a 69-66 win over Saint Francis U on Saturday, December 14th. The Purple Eagles were favored by 4 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 135, just under the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Niagara turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 36-32 to secure the win at home.</p><p>Niagara's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 30 threes at a 43.3% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%.</p> <p>Miles Webb and Justice Smith each scored 17 points, with Smith going 3-for-3 from deep. Jahari Williamson and Juan Cranford Jr. both hit 3 threes, with Cranford shooting 50% from long range. Niagara finished with 17 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, while also hitting 85.7% of their free throws.</p><p>Niagara's defense gave up 66 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 57 attempts. They allowed 12 made two-point shots on 27 attempts, a 44% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Purple Eagles allowed 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made 6, shooting 85%. Niagara gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bonnies Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>St. Bonaventure improved to 10-1 on the season with a 65-48 road win over Siena on Tuesday. The Bonnies entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 113 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.</p> <p>St. Bonaventure took control early, leading 34-17 at halftime. They scored 31 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 31 points, showing some defensive lapses after the break.</p><p>St. Bonaventure managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, with a strong 56.4% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 20 threes (20%). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Chance Moore led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 9 of 15 from the field. Melvin Council Jr. added 14 points and 4 assists, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. As a team, the Bonnies recorded just 7 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>St. Bonaventure put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Bonnies were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to 6/26 shooting, or 23%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, St. Bonaventure allowed 12 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 40% conversion rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 8 times, where they made 6 free throws. The Bonnies gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

The NASCAR Cup Series has another quick turnaround this week, as the Super Start Batteries 400 will take place at Kansas Speedway on Thursday July 23. NASCAR probably didn’t realize that they’d be going up against Opening Day in Major League Baseball when they put this one during the week with the modified schedule, but it is what it is and they’ll hope to secure their regular audience and then some.

The drivers will get a much needed break after this. The next Cup Series race won’t be until August 2. This ends a run of 16 races in 67 days, which is unheard of at the NASCAR level. Seven races will be run from August 2 to August 29 in advance of the start of the playoffs on September 6.

Odds come from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie Sportsbook</strong></a> as we survey this week’s Super Start Batteries 400:
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<td width="295">Martin Truex Jr</td>
<td width="295">+600</td>
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<td width="295">Denny Hamlin</td>
<td width="295">+650</td>
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<td width="295">Kyle Busch</td>
<td width="295">+650</td>
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<td width="295">Brad Keselowski</td>
<td width="295">+800</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Blaney</td>
<td width="295">+800</td>
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<td width="295">Joey Logano</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">Aric Almirola</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
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<td width="295">Alex Bowman</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
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<td width="295">Kurt Busch</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
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<td width="295">Erik Jones</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
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<td width="295">Jimmie Johnson</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
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<td width="295">Tyler Reddick</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">William Byron</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Newman</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">Clint Bowyer</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">Matt DiBenedetto</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">Austin Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
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<td width="295">Matt Kenseth</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
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<td width="295">Christopher Bell</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
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<td width="295">Cole Custer</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
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<td width="295">Chris Buescher</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Ricky Stenhouse Jr</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">John Hunter Nemechek</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Darrell Wallace Jr</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Preece</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">Daniel Suarez</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
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<td width="295">Ty Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
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<td width="295">Brennan Poole</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
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<td width="295">Michael McDowell</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
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<td width="295">Reed Sorenson</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
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<td width="295">BJ McLeod</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Corey LaJoie</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Garrett Smithley</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">JJ Yeley</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Joey Gase</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Josh Bilicki</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Quin Houff</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Timmy Hill</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
</tr>
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</table>
The O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 wound up being another worst-case scenario for the drivers near the cut line. Austin Dillon, who does sit 14th in points now, won last week at Texas. That marks two weeks in a row that a driver outside of the playoff picture hawked a win. It was Cole Custer at Kentucky and now Austin Dillon at Texas. Dillon was 16th in points before the win, but Custer’s win would have left him out of the top 16 if the playoffs started last week.

Now, Dillon, who is +6600 to win this week, has secured a playoff berth.
<h3><strong><u>How They Stand</u></strong></h3>
The drivers that make it into the final eight will have a lot on the line for the second Kansas race, which will come October 18. That will be the first of three races in the Round of 8 portion of the playoffs.

At present, the top eight drivers are Kevin Harvick, Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., and Aric Almirola. That sure is a lot of representation for Ford in the top eight, as the first spot belongs to Harvick from Stewart-Haas Racing and the next three spots belong to the Team Penske crew. Almirola also runs a Ford for Stewart-Haas.

Almirola is the only one of the eight without a win, but he is safely in the playoffs anyway. The other drivers with wins are Alex Bowman, Austin Dillon, and Cole Custer. The others firmly in the playoffs are Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Matt DiBenedetto, and Clint Bowyer.

Jimmie Johnson sits precariously in 15th place with 427 points. Right now, he sits just two points ahead of William Byron for what amounts to the last playoff spot because Custer, who is 22nd in points, had that win at Kentucky.
<h3><strong><u>We’re Actually In Kansas, Toto</u></strong></h3>
As mentioned, Kansas is a twice-a-year stop. It is actually a pretty popular race destination with the Hollywood Casino, who owns naming rights for the playoff race, just in front of the track and it is a short drive on I-70 from either Kansas City or St. Louis to get to the race. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans will not be on hand.

That is a shame because this is one of the quainter NASCAR tracks with capacity under 50,000. It is a standard 1.5-mile tri-oval with turns between 17-20 degrees and a pretty flat backstretch. The track opened in 2001 and has hosted events since that inaugural year, but picked up this second race in 2011.

In 2019, there were only seven cautions and there were only six cautions in 2018. There were 15 cautions in 2017 and the race was red-flagged for about 28 minutes. Hopefully the weather cooperates on Thursday night.
<h3><strong><u>The Odds Board</u></strong></h3>
Kevin Harvick is +400 this week and your race favorite. Chase Elliott and Martin Truex Jr. are +600 and then Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch are +650. Brad Keselowski and Ryan Blaney are +800 and then Joey Logano is +1000 and Aric Almirola is +1200. Per usual, there is a big gap after that.

We are looking at some lengthy droughts among those top contenders, though. Harvick has only gone two races without a win and has five straight top-five finishes, so his favorite role is very much justified. Elliott has been priced like a superstar most of the year, but he hasn’t won in 10 races since he won the second Charlotte race after the restart.

Truex only has one win this season and only two additional top-five finishes. Hamlin has gone just three races without a win, but has finished outside the top 10 in all three. Busch doesn’t have a win yet this season and only has one in his last 39 starts.

Keselowski hasn’t won since Bristol and Logano hasn’t won since Phoenix. Blaney’s only win came at Talladega, but he was the best last week at Texas with the most laps led and two stage wins. Almirola doesn’t have a win, but strung together all five of his top-five finishes before finishing eighth and 10th in the last two events.

The pricing structure in NASCAR seems a little off right now. Drivers are largely priced on reputation. In fairness, a lot of these guys can win any week, but they haven’t been. We’ve seen some off-the-board winners the last two weeks.

It sort of brings up a philosophical discussion with NASCAR. Which matters more? Track history or recent form?
<h3><strong><u>Kansas</u></strong><strong><u> Form</u></strong></h3>
Admittedly, I don’t know. Harvick has two wins, two seconds, and a third over his last 10 races at Kansas, but has also finished outside the top five in four of his last five starts. Overall, he has eight top-five finishes and 15 top-10 finishes in 28 starts.

Kyle Busch has a win and six total top-five finishes in his last nine starts at Kansas. He was third in the playoff race last year and second in the playoff race in 2018. His win came in this race back in 2016. If you’re looking for him to end the drought, though, he only has one win in 24 races here and only seven top-five finishes.

His brother, Kurt, was fourth in the fall here last year and seventh in the first race. He doesn’t have any wins here, but four top-five finishes in 28 starts.

The results are kind of spread around here. Johnson and Harvick have three wins apiece, but Johnson’s last Kansas win came in 2015. Matt Kenseth, Truex, Keselowski, Hamlin, and Logano are the only other active multiple winners here.

Elliott has probably had the highest rate of success with a win and four total top-five finishes in just eight starts. He also has five total top-10 finishes. He won the fall race in 2018.

Truex swept these two races in 2017, was second and fifth in 2018, and then 19th and sixth in 2019. Truex just hasn’t shown enough consistent speed this season and really since Furniture Row Racing got swallowed up officially by Joe Gibbs Racing to be worth taking at +600.
<h3><strong><u>Picks</u></strong></h3>
Despite the 1.5-mile length of this track, we’ve seen results that have been all over the place. Even though the price isn’t great relative to the recent results, Chase Elliott makes the card this week at +600. He’s been strong in his starts here.
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We’ll also try again with Erik Jones at +2800. Jones has finished in the top seven in each of his last four starts here and it seems like we’ve reached the silly season with wins for Dillon and Custer.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vikings versus the Penguins? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. The odds for this Horizon League conference game currently have Youngstown State as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Even though we have Youngstown State winning straight-up, we like Cleveland State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Cleveland State?</h3><p>After winning their last two games, Cleveland State is 19-13 overall and 12-9 in Horizon League play. They are 5-10 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is -4.1 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Vikings are 4-9 this season. In their last game, they defeated IUPUI by a score of 85-66. Over their last 10 games on the road, Cleveland State has gone 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Cleveland State has an ATS record of 8-5 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-8 and over their last three road games, they are 2-1 vs. the spread. For the year, the Vikings are 15-16 vs. the spread.</p><p>Over their last three games, the over/under record for Cleveland State is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 140 points. On the season, their over/under record is 15-16 and the average scoring total in their games is 149.4 points. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (147.1) and there have been more games that have finished with fewer points than today's OU line (19) than games with more points (12).</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Cleveland State's offense scored 85 points against IUPUI. Their field goal percentage for the game was 60%, and they went 5/11 from the free-throw line. Jayson Woodrich led the scoring for the Vikings, contributing 18 points. Additionally, Tristan Enaruna chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Currently, the Vikings' defense holds the 202nd rank in the nation, allowing 73.0 points per game. Cleveland State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the IUPUI offense to knock down 60% of their shots on their way to putting up 66 points.</p><h3>Can Youngstown State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Youngstown State will look to continue their strong play at home, where they are 10-1 on the season. They have won two straight games and are 15-3 as the favorite this season. On the year, they are 22-9, including a 13-5 mark in Horizon League play.</p>

<p>Recently, the Penguins have been even better at home, going 8-2 over their last 10 games. In their most recent game, they defeated Detroit, 69-55. This season, Youngstown State is outscoring opponents by an average of 12.3 points per game at home.</p><p>Youngstown State has an ATS record of 14-11 this season, including a mark of 6-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Penguins are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Youngstown State games is 12-12-1 with an average scoring total of 149.5. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is slightly higher than the average OU line in their games (149.9). Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 138 points. On the year, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Youngstown State offense tallied 69 points in a matchup against Detroit. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.6%, and they made 12 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Ziggy Reid, who is averaging 14.7 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, DJ Burns also maintains a PPG average of 12.9 heading into game.</p><p>At present, the Penguins' defense is nationally ranked 128th, allowing 70.5 points per game. The Youngstown State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 55 points and allowed Detroit to connect on 12 threes.</p>

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