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<p>Betting on today's Fighting Illini and Tigers game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN. Illinois is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 155.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Find a Way to Win in St. Louis?</h3><p>Illinois dropped to 7-3 on the season after a narrow 66-64 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Illini were +2 point underdogs heading into the game and pushed against the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 130, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Illinois trailed 31-30 at halftime and were outscored 35-34 in the second half. They’ll look to bounce back in their next game after this close loss.</p><p>In their last game, Illinois struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 33.3%, but they did manage to convert 83.3% of their free throws, going 30 for 36 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Kasparas Jakucionis added 22 points despite hitting just 28.6% of his threes. The Illini recorded only 6 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds helping to somewhat offset their shooting woes.</p><p>Illinois put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (11/28) and three-point attempts to 17% (4/23).</p> <p>Despite the solid defensive effort, Illinois sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 free throws (83%). Illinois also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Missouri Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Missouri improved to 10-1 after an 83-72 win over Jacksonville State on Tuesday. The Tigers were -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 155 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Missouri led 41-40 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Jacksonville State to 32 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 48% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%).</p> <p>Jacob Crews led the way with 19 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 6 of 9 threes. Mark Mitchell and Jaron Pierre Jr. each added 18 points, with Mitchell also dishing out 6 assists. Jamar Franklin contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Missouri's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 72 points. The Tigers allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Missouri's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Bruins and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are the favored team in this Eastern conference contest against the Blue Jackets. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blue Jackets winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+185)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Bruins Win on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, the Bruins have an overall record of 22-7-6. Currently, they are 11-5-3 on the road, and carry a two game road win streak into the game. This record has them sitting 1st in the Eastern Atlantic division and 2nd in the Eastern conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Boston posted a 19-16 record. On the road they are 10-9 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 9-7. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Boston is 5.9. The season's average over/under line is currently at 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 17-18-0.</p><p>In their last three road games, Boston has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Bruins come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 16th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 22nd in the league. Boston's offense is currently ranked 9th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 31st in the league.</p><p>Boston's current leading scorer is David Pastrnak. This season, he has 22 goals, which puts him 6th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 28 assists.</p><p>The Blue Jackets' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 19th in takeaways and an average of 6 takeaways per contest. They hold 2nd place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.4 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Linus Ullmark gets the start and has made 17 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-5, and his save percentage is 0.7623762376237624%.</p><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>This season, the Blue Jackets currently hold an overall record of 12-19-8. When playing on the road, Columbus has a 4-8-5 record, while they are 8-10-3 at home. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 8th, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 15th.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Columbus posted a 24-14 record. On the road they are 13-4 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 11-10. This season, Columbus' games are averaging 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Blue Jackets currently have an over/under record of 21-16-1.</p><p>Across their last three home contests, Columbus has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 4 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 12th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. The Blue Jackets went 3-4 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 9-14.</p><p>Columbus' leading goal scorer is Kirill Marchenko. So far this season, he has 13 goals, placing him 59th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Marchenko has 8 assists this season.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Blue Jackets' defense is 19th in takeaways at 6 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.4 goals per game which is 2nd in the NHL.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Boston, goalie Elvis Merzlikins has started 23 games in this season. His current record is 7-8, and his save percentage stands at 0.9306930693069307%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Bears and Cyclones are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cyclones will host the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and Iowa State is favored by -43.5 at home against Morgan State.</p><h3>MORGAN STATE BEARS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +43.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Morgan State at +43.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bears Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Bears improved to 2-8 this season with an 86-76 win over Campbell on Sunday. Morgan State, who were +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 33-31 at halftime, the Bears erupted for 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points hit 162, surpassing the O/U line of 151.</p><p>Morgan State's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 86 points on 66.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.4%, thanks to their 70.2% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Will Thomas led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, while Kameron Hobbs and Nolan Dorsey each added 21 points. Hobbs also contributed 5 assists, and Dorsey hit 50% of his threes, going 3-for-6 from deep.</p><p>Despite Morgan State's defensive struggles, they allowed 76 points on 66% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 33 two-pointers on 47 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 70% inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morgan State's defense faced only 7 three-point attempts, with 3 makes for 42%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 64%.</p><h3>Can the Cyclones Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 9-1 on the season with an 83-51 win over Omaha on Sunday. Despite being -34.5 point favorites, the Cyclones didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Iowa State led 41-23 at halftime and added 42 points in the 2nd half while holding Omaha to 28 points after the break.</p><p>Iowa State's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 83 points on 53.3% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 30% (6/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, and they added 13 free throws on 72.2% shooting.</p> <p>The Cyclones shared the ball well, dishing out 19 assists, with Keshon Gilbert contributing 4 along with his team-high 16 points. Milan Momcilovic and Tony Osburn each added 13 points, with Osburn hitting 3 threes. Iowa State also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Iowa State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 51 points. The Cyclones allowed a 53% shooting performance, with 32 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Iowa State gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent shot 30%, hitting 6 of 20 attempts. Iowa State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 72%.</p>

Morgan State Bears vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Lions and Lions game? Catch the action at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Marymount as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH ALABAMA LIONS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Alabama Lions +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH ALABAMA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Marymount pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Alabama Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>North Alabama improved to 6-4 on the season with an 86-69 home win over Charleston Southern on Thursday, December 19th. The Lions, who were favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 155 points went over the pre-game line of 148.</p> <p>North Alabama took control early, leading 46-35 at halftime, and maintained their edge by outscoring the Buccaneers 40-34 in the second half.</p><p>North Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 55.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61%, thanks to a 63.4% mark on two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13-for-17 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 34 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three-point range. Taye Fields was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 12 shots for 25 points, while Jacari Lane and Daylen Berry each added 18 points, with Berry knocking down 4 threes at a 66.7% clip.</p><p>North Alabama's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 69 points on 55% shooting from the field. They gave up 33 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Lions allowed their opponent to shoot 63%, with 26 made two-pointers on 41 attempts. From three-point range, their opponent shot 38%, hitting 7 of 18 attempts. North Alabama also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Do the Lions Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lions improved to 6-4 on the season with an 89-73 home win over Southern on Friday. Loyola Marymount entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>LMU dominated the first half, leading 53-28, but allowed Southern to score 45 points in the second half while putting up 36 points of their own.</p><p>Loyola Marymount's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 89 points on 49.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 55.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they connected on 16 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Alex Merkviladze was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 24 points and 7 rebounds. The Lions also got 19 points and 10 boards from Puoch Dobuol, while Michael Jacobs added 16 points and 4 assists. As a team, Loyola Marymount dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 73 points, Loyola Marymount's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 49% from the field, including 55% from beyond the arc with 16 made threes. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p> <p>The Lions allowed 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes. Their opponent made 14 two-point shots on 32 attempts, shooting 43% from inside the arc.</p>

North Alabama Lions vs Loyola Marymount Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Jayhawks. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Kansas being favored by -24.5 over Brown.</p><h3>BROWN BEARS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brown Bears +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROWN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Brown at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Stand a Chance in Lawrence?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 7-3 on the season with an 84-80 win over Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Bears, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Brown's defense stepped up, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>The Bears put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They hit 53.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes.</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. dished out 10 assists, despite shooting just 31.8% overall and 22.2% from three. Sebastian Thomas added 22 points, while Aaron Cooley knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Brown's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 47 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 threes made on 24 attempts. The Bears also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p><h3>Does Kansas Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas improved to 8-2 this season with a 75-60 win over NC State on Saturday. The Jayhawks, playing at home, were -14.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 38-30 at halftime, Kansas scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding NC State to 30. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kansas put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 56.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 66%, with a strong 69% on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Hunter Dickinson added 21 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 69.2% overall. Dajuan Harris contributed 15 points and 6 assists, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Kansas giving up 60 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 56% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 69% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the line 7 times, where they converted 5 free throws.</p>

Brown Bears vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Patriots are +652 on the money line as they face the Bills in a week 16 AFC East matchup. The Bills are -999 on the money line and are favored by -14 points. The game, which is being played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, is scheduled for 4:25 ET, and CBS is handling the television coverage. The over/under line is set at 46.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills -14</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 31 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -14</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Patriots Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With their playoff chances now at 0.0%, the Patriots rank 26th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 16. New England has lost four straight games, including a 30-17 defeat to the Cardinals in week 15. The Patriots were +6 underdogs in that matchup but couldn’t cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 5-8-1 this season. They’ve been underdogs in all of their games so far, and their average scoring margin is -7.1 points per game.</p> <p>New England’s O/U record stands at 9-5, with the over hitting in each of their last four games. Their games have averaged 41.1 points this season, while the O/U line has averaged 40.9 points.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Patriots rank 26th in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 17, and 29th in yards per game with 292.4. New England is 19th in passing attempts but ranks last in passing yards per game, averaging 173.1. On the ground, they are 18th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards per game, with 119.3. The Patriots are 27th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage, converting 34.3% of their attempts, but they rank 9th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Drake Maye threw for 202 yards on 19/23 passing in week 15, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Rhamondre Stevenson led the team with 69 rushing yards on 13 carries, and Kendrick Bourne had 3 receptions for 44 yards. The Patriots struggled on 3rd down, failing to convert any of their 6 attempts, but they scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips. New England scored 14 points in the 4th quarter after being held to just 3 points in the first 3 quarters.</p><p>In their 30-17 loss to the Cardinals, the Patriots' defense allowed Arizona to convert 66.7% of their third down attempts. They also gave up 163 rushing yards on 32 attempts, with a 5.1 average. Despite not allowing any passing touchdowns, the Patriots allowed Arizona to complete 78.1% of their passes for 232 yards.<p></p>New England's defense struggled to pressure the quarterback, finishing with no sacks and losing both the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. Overall, the Patriots allowed 395 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With an 11-3 record, the Bills sit atop the AFC East and rank 2nd in our NFL power rankings. Our projections give Buffalo a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division. The Bills are 6-0 at home and 5-3 on the road, including a 48-42 win over the Lions in week 15. They were 2.5-point underdogs in that game, but they came out on top in a high-scoring affair, with the teams combining for 90 points.</p> <p>Buffalo has an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game and is 9-5 against the spread this season. They are 7-3 ATS as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 9-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>We have the Bills sitting atop our offensive power rankings heading into week 16. They are 2nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 31.8, and 7th in passing yards per game with 238.8, despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 130.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 8th, on 28.3 attempts per game. Buffalo is 8th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and leads the NFL in red zone attempts, although they are 31st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Josh Allen has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 122 in week 15, with 362 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Lions. He hasn’t thrown an interception or been sacked in his last 3 games. James Cook rushed for 105 yards on 14 carries in week 15, and Ty Johnson led the team in receiving with 5 catches for 114 yards.</p><p>Despite allowing 473 passing yards, the Bills' defense gave up just 48 yards on the ground in their 48-42 win over the Lions. Buffalo's defense was tested with 15 rushing attempts and still managed to limit them to 3.2 yards per attempt. The Bills' pass rush was effective, recording three sacks and winning the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials.</p><p></p><p>Buffalo did allow five passing touchdowns and the Lions to convert on 46.2% of their third downs. The Bills' defense will look to improve in defending the pass in their next game.</p>

New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Gauchos and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137 points, with Missouri State being favored by -2.5 over UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the UC Santa Barbara Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Santa Barbara fell to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 60-58 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, December 18th. The Gauchos entered the game as +2 point underdogs and the final score resulted in an ATS push. The combined points of 118 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, UCSB allowed just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28 points of their own, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara's offense put up 58 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 46.2% (6/13) of their threes.</p> <p>Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Stephan Swenson each contributed 15 points, with Swenson knocking down 3 of 5 from deep. The Gauchos managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, while hitting both of their free throw attempts.</p><p>Even though UC Santa Barbara allowed 60 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 47% from the field, connecting on 26 of 55 attempts. The Gauchos struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opposition hit 21 of 36 for 58%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Santa Barbara held their opponents to 5 of 19 shooting, or 26%. The Gauchos sent them to the free-throw line just 4 times, where they made 3 for 75%. UC Santa Barbara limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record dropped to 4-5 after a 91-78 road loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Missouri State trailed 34-27 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 57 points in the 2nd half, which ultimately cost them the game.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 15 shots for 40%.</p> <p>The Bears grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts each scored 20 points, with Erikstrup shooting 85.7% overall and Watts hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 91 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, opponents hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. Missouri State also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Bears allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>The Panthers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Florida improved to 21-11-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Panthers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers scored twice in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>Florida's offense was active in their 4-2 win, with 16 giveaways but still netting four goals on 25 shots. Each goal came from a different player, including A.J. Greer, who scored for the first time this season, and Sam Reinhart, who added his 10th with an empty-netter.</p> <p>Evan Rodrigues got things going with his third goal of the year at 5:15 in the first period. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third, scoring on a power play at 11:13 in the second. The Panthers finished with 6 assists, including Sam Reinhart's 11th of the season.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 victory. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will Tampa Bay Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 18-10-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> <p>At one point, Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th, unassisted, at 13:09 in the third period to tie the game 4-4.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. Four different players found the net, with Kucherov’s goal marking his 10th of the season. Tampa Bay’s offense registered 4 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning gave up the first goal of the game at 7:37 in the first period, and then two more in the second, but the game was tied 4-4 in the third before they allowed three straight goals to the Jets. The first of those came at 12:22 in the third, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Mastodons and Wolverines face off at 1:00 ET on B1G+. The Wolverines are hosting the game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 160.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Purdue Fort Wayne at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Purdue Fort Wayne Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mastodons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 99-76 win over Eastern Michigan on Sunday. Purdue Fort Wayne, who entered the game as -5.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 48-34 at halftime, the Mastodons scored 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the over/under line of 146.5.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was on fire, putting up 99 points and shooting 54.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.3%, thanks to hitting 20 of 39 threes at a 51.3% clip and shooting 60% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jalen Terry led the way with 28 points, while Rasheed Bello added 19 points and 8 assists, hitting 5 of 8 from deep. Corey Hadnot II was also a standout, knocking down 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points in just 21 minutes.</p><p>Even with Purdue Fort Wayne's defense giving up 76 points, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to just 28% on 6/21 attempts. However, they struggled inside, allowing 57% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent hitting 23 of 40 shots.</p> <p>The Mastodons sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 66%. Purdue Fort Wayne also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Wolverines Win at Crisler Center?</h3><h3>Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Michigan fell to 8-3 on the season after a narrow 87-86 road loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday. The Wolverines, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Michigan led 43-38 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 43 themselves. The game’s total points reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Michigan put up 86 points, shooting 46.9% from the field. They excelled inside, hitting 72.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 28 threes (14.3%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 84.6%, going 22 for 26.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 83.3% of his shots. Danny Wolf also grabbed 10 boards and contributed 5 assists.</p><p>Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Wolverines allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%.</p>