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<p>The Eagles and Jaguars are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Jaguars will host the game at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with IU Indy being favored by -1.5 over Eastern Michigan.</p><h3>EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IU Indy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Eastern Michigan Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 64-44 to Texas State on Monday. The Eagles were +8.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Eastern Michigan trailed 35-22 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 29. The game ended with a total of 108 points, well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Eastern Michigan struggled offensively, scoring just 44 points in their last game. Christian Henry led the way with 17 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and from three-point range, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p> <p>Kaden Gumbs added 15 points, connecting on 5 of 9 shots, including 1 of 1 from beyond the arc. Tylan Pope contributed 12 points, making both of his three-point attempts, and Tyrel Morgan chipped in 11 points, hitting 1 of 2 from long range.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 41% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making just 13 of 33 shots for 39%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. The opponent also went 17/21 from the free-throw line, hitting 81% of their free throws. Eastern Michigan gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can IU Indy Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Jaguars dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 94-80 to Xavier on the road. Despite being +30.5 point underdogs, IUPUI kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, the Jaguars scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>The Jaguars put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (14/28) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%.</p> <p>Dayvion McKnight was perfect from three, going 4/4, while Paul Zilinskas hit 4/6 from deep. Jarvis Walker also contributed 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from long range. Alec Millender was 3/4 from three, finishing with 12 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Despite the IU Indy Jaguars' defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points in their previous game, with their opponents shooting 55% from the field, connecting on 33 of 59 attempts. The Jaguars struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents went 23/41, shooting 56%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. On the boards, the Jaguars gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Cougars. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Bulldogs are the betting favorite against the Cougars. The over/under for the game is 132.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Mississippi State has yet to play a game on the road, but they are currently 3-0 overall. As of now, Mississippi State has a perfect 3-0 record against the spread heading into today's game. When factoring in their performance from last season, Mississippi State is 5-5 vs. the spread in their previous ten games.</p><p>Mississippi State comes in with an over/under record of 1-2-0 through three games, with their games averaging a combined 137.3 points per game so far. The Bulldogs' last five games have culminated with an average of 69 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>In their latest game, Mississippi State offense put up 81 points against North Alabama. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.1% and made 7 threes. Jimmy Bell Jr. led the team in scoring, putting up 14 points. Additionally, Josh Hubbard contributed 12 points for the Bulldogs.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense has been playing well, ranking 17th nationally, with 57.7 points allowed per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.0 threes per game vs. Washington State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 21.5%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Following their latest victory, a 83-65 win over Prairie View A&M, Washington State remains undefeated with a 2-0 record. In their previous three home games, including one from last year, Washington State has a 2-1 record. As of today's game, Washington State has a 1-1 ATS record. Looking back at the school's last three games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread with an average scoring margin of +11.</p><p>Washington State's games have, on average, featured 145.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-0-0. Their average over/under line is currently 136.8 points so far. When assessing the Cougars' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 3-0, with their games averaging 80 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Washington State's offense looked good, scoring 83 points against Prairie View A&M. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.6% and made 19/28 free throws. One area that the Washington State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 19th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 54%.</p><p>At this time, the Cougars' defense is positioned 34th in the country, permitting 62.0 points per game. The Washington State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 65 points and allowed Prairie View A&M to connect on 4 threes.</p>

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/23

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<p>Planning on watching today's Mavericks and Wizards game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Wizards hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on MNMT. In this non-conference matchup, the Mavericks are the betting favorite against the Wizards. The over/under for the game is 243 points.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-106 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Mavericks?</h3><p>The Mavericks will face the Wizards bringing in an overall record of 8-3 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. Currently, the team is 3rd in the Western Conference as well as 1st in the Southwest division.</p><p>Dallas currently has an ATS record of 6-5, placing them above .500 against the spread. As the favorite this season, Dallas is 5-4 vs. the spread while going 1-1 as the underdog.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Mavericks offense ended with 110 points against the Pelicans. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.2% and made 14 threes. The top scorer for the Mavericks was Tim Hardaway Jr. with 17 points, while Kyrie Irving also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p><p>On average, the Dallas defense is giving up 118.8 points per game (25th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.</p><p>On two point field goal attempts, the Mavericks' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.9% and allowing 35.9% from beyond the arc.</p></p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Washington?</h3><p>Over the Wizards' last five games, they are 2-3 and come in with an overall record of 2-8. At the moment, the team holds 14th place in the Eastern Conference and 5th place in the Southeast division.</p><p>Against the spread, Washington is .500 so far this season with a mark of 5-5 ATS. In their last two home games, Washington has been unable to cover the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 1-2 at home compared to 4-3 on the road.</p><p>The Wizards offense is coming off a game where they scored 107 points against the Raptors. They posted a field goal percentage of 51.2% and connected on 12 threes. The team's top scorer is Kyle Kuzma, who enters today's matchup with an average of 24.1, while Jordan Poole also carries a PPG average of 16.2 into the game.</p><p><p>So far, the Wizards' defense is ranked 28th in the league at 122.5 points per contest.</p><p>When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Wizards squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 58.4% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 33.6% from downtown.</p></p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Stars. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Stars at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Bruins to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+145)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Boston improved to 8-7-2 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.</p><p>Boston took 33 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over the Kraken, but only found the net twice. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Both of the Bruins' goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following up at the 10:03 mark. Boston recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Bruins will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they held Seattle scoreless. Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Stars Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Dallas dropped to 9-5-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short of that mark.</p>

<p>After falling behind 2-0, the Stars tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second. Dallas recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars gave up the first two goals of the game, and after tying it at 2-2, they allowed two more, including an empty-netter. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Stars' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Titans versus the Big Red? Tip off is at at 2:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Flagler Gymnasium in St. Augustine, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and the Big Red are favored to win at home vs. the Titans.</p><h3>CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -5</p><p>This game will be played at Flagler Gymnasium at 2:30 ET on Sunday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Titans Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Cal State Fullerton, who has been favored in all their games so far this season, comes into their matchup against Cornell with an 0-2 record. Heading into today's game, Cal State Fullerton is sitting at 0-2 against the spread for the season. In their previous three games, the team has gone 0-2 ATS with an average scoring margin of -7.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through two games, Cal State Fullerton has an over/under record of 1-1-0, with their games averaging 128 points per game on average. The Titans have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 64 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Cal State Fullerton offense tallied 44 points in a matchup against UCF. Their field goal percentage for the game was 23.5%, and they made 3 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Max Jones, who is averaging 13 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Donovan Oday also maintains a PPG average of 10 heading into game.</p><p>At this time, the Titans' defense is positioned 75th in the country, permitting 67.7 points per game. The Cal State Fullerton defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 72 points and allowed UCF to connect on 9 threes.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Cornell?</h3><p>Today's game against Cal State Fullerton will be the first home game for Cornell this season. Cornell comes into this game with a record of 2-1. As of today's game, Cornell holds a 1-2 record against the spread. Last season, they went 6-5 vs. the spread at home leading into their first home game of this season.</p><p>Cornell's games have, on average, featured 162 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1-0. Their average over/under line is currently 152.2 points so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Big Red's games have averaged 85 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Big Red's offense tallied 83 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 88 points per game. Guy Ragland Jr. was the leading scorer for the Big Red, putting up 16 points. In addition, Nazir Williams contributed 13 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Cornell defense is giving up an average of 81.8 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.2 threes per game vs. Cal State Fullerton. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 24.3%.</p>

Cal State Fullerton Titans vs Cornell Big Red Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/23

<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Mocs game? Catch the action at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN, as the Mocs hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Chattanooga as the -12 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +12</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Even though we have Chattanooga winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Morehead State as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Morehead State Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Morehead State dropped their season opener, losing 83-56 to Cincinnati on Friday. The Eagles were heavy underdogs at +28.5 but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-19 at halftime, Morehead State scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Morehead State managed just 56 points in their last game, shooting 35.7% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 12-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Dillon Mitchell, Simas Lukosius, and Jizzle James each scored 14 points, with Mitchell going 7-for-7 from the field. Lukosius hit 2-of-2 from three-point range and added 6 assists, while James connected on 2-of-3 from deep.</p><p>Morehead State's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 60% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 33 field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Morehead State gave up 27 two-pointers on 39 attempts, a 69% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. The Eagles also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 73%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Chattanooga as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chattanooga dropped to 0-1 on the season with a 67-61 loss to Austin Peay on Monday. The Mocs, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Chattanooga couldn’t make up the difference in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 30 points after the break. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the O/U line of 147.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 29 threes for a 17.2% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.8%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Mocs were more efficient, shooting 57.1% on two-point attempts. Bash Wieland led the team with 19 points, while LJ Thomas added 18, and Sai Witt contributed 17. Isaac Haney was efficient, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense held their opponent to 67 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Mocs gave up 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws, a 73% success rate.</p>

Morehead State Eagles vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Retrievers game? Catch the action at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD, as the Retrievers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UMBC as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Coppin State faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on the Virginia Cavaliers. The Eagles, who were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, lost 62-45 but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-16 at halftime, Coppin State put up a better fight in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 30. The game’s total points ended up at 107, falling short of the 122.5 O/U line.</p><p>Coppin State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 45 points on 28% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32%, with two-point shooting at 32.3% and three-point shooting at 21.1% (4/19). The Eagles only grabbed 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists.</p> <p>Elijah Saunders led the team with 15 points, shooting 55.6% from the field. Isaac McKneely hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, and added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Dai Dai Ames contributed 13 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, Coppin State couldn’t hold their opponent under 60 points, allowing 62 on 40% shooting from the field. The Eagles gave up 12 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coppin State’s defense allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they hit 11 free throws, a 91% clip. The Eagles gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Retrievers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>UMBC cruised to a 120-61 win over Valley Forge on Monday, November 11th, at home. The Retrievers were -54.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>UMBC led 60-30 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, allowing 31 points. The game’s 181 total points went over the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 120 points while shooting 59.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, thanks to 67.4% shooting on two-pointers and 48.6% from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 threes.</p> <p>The Retrievers also dished out 31 assists and grabbed 23 offensive rebounds. Louie Jordan hit 6 of 8 threes, finishing with 22 points in 20 minutes, while Bryce Johnson led the team with 23 points, also in 20 minutes of action.</p><p>Even with UMBC allowing 61 points, their defense struggled, giving up 59% shooting from the field. The Retrievers allowed 48 made field goals on 81 attempts.</p> <p>UMBC's defense was particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 31 two-pointers on 46 attempts, a 67% conversion rate.</p>

Coppin State Eagles vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Sabres. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Sabres are expected to take down the Blues by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>The Sabres should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Blues Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>St. Louis improved to 7-9-0 with a 4-2 road win over the Maple Leafs. The Blues were underdogs on the puck line but covered with the victory. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit exactly that, resulting in a push.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Colton Parayko found the net twice in the Blues' 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, bringing his season total to three goals. He also added an assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the year. Jordan Kyrou scored his third goal of the season during the second period.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues scored three times in the second. They took 24 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. St. Louis had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal at 5:25 in the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless in the second, leading to a 4-2 win. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the Blues' defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Sabres Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Buffalo fell to 7-8-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres led 1-0 after the first period, but Detroit scored twice in the second to hand Buffalo the defeat.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and their lone goal came from Alex Tuch at 11:39 in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, coming on a shorthanded opportunity at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and didn’t register any assists in the game. Tuch led the team with 5 shots on goal.</p><p>Buffalo's defense started strong, allowing no goals in the first period, but they gave up two in the second, both on the power play. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Antelopes and Sun Devils face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Sun Devils are hosting the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon is the -5.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Arizona State. The over/under for the game is set at 149.5 points.</p><h3>GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Grand Canyon Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon edged out a 74-72 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday, November 9th. Despite being -12.5 favorites, the Antelopes didn’t cover the spread, as the game was closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon trailed 36-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 36. The combined points of 146 fell short of the O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range (4/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they hit 75.9% of their free throws (22/29).</p> <p>Collin Moore and Don McHenry each scored 23 points, with Moore shooting 63.6% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. McHenry shot 56.2% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc (3/6).</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 46% shooting, with 20 of 43 two-point shots finding the mark.</p> <p>From three-point range, Grand Canyon held their opponents to just 4 of 17 shooting, or 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 for 75%. On the boards, Grand Canyon gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Arizona State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Arizona State’s season opener against Gonzaga ended in an 88-80 loss on Sunday. Despite being +22 point underdogs, the Sun Devils kept it closer than expected.</p> <p>After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Arizona State scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 50. The game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game line of 156.5.</p><p>Arizona State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 61.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31% of their threes (9/29). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%).</p> <p>Basheer Jihad led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Braden Huff added 21 points on 69.2% shooting. Khalif Battle and Alston Mason each contributed 19 points, with Mason also dishing out 3 assists. Ryan Nembhard finished with 13 points and a team-high 11 assists.</p><p>Arizona State's defense struggled, giving up 88 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They conceded 31 field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Arizona State allowed 23 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 60% shooting rate. From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 24 shots, or 33%. Arizona State also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws, an 81% success rate.</p>

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Having taken a Monday off to go to an interview in the middle of New Jersey, I decided to stop by the FanDuel Sportsbook located in East Rutherford, NJ. East Rutherford of course, is home to the Meadowlands sports complex, where the Giants, the Jets, and the Ponies of the Meadowlands’ racetrack play. After seeing the wide reports of the excess vig at this sportsbook, I wanted to stop by to see for myself. And with the sportsbook being on the way home, it provided a perfect opportunity for me to go despite the constant rain throughout the day.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>First Impressions<img class="alignright" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fanduel-hours.jpg" alt="" width="281" height="400" /></strong></span>

When compared to Monmouth Park, I must say that this place is much more presentable and pleasant. For one thing, there was no parking fee when I showed up. (**This maybe because it was a Monday and there was no horse racing). When I walked in the place looked a lot cleaner compared to Monmouth, especially the bathroom. At the front door of the betting room, there is a sign displayed with their operating hours. This might be because of the confusion bettors had regarding closing times previously.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Floor and Amenities</strong></span>

The lighting in the betting room suggests that they are going for more of “night-club” feel rather than a traditional sportsbook. The betting windows are located directly across from a bar and there are plenty of big screens to watch games.

In terms getting a hold of the stuff you can bet on, they have the standard daily sheets for each sport that is available to be bet on, so you can see what their opening lines were. I will dive into the lines in the next segment. The up to date lines can be seen on three large monitors on the left-hand side of the betting floor upon entry.

The issue I have with these screens though is that they are not big enough to display all games within a sport at once, so you have to wait for the screen to cycle to the next page to see the late games. However, they do supply you with those mini-sharpened pencils for you to take notes and circle off the codes of your bets. There is a food court outside by the off-track betting area, but because I was in hurry I didn’t venture to buy any snacks.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Experience</strong></span>

I had mentioned that I will address the betting line vig in this segment so here goes. If you want to bet on baseball, they still have on average, a 25 to 35 cent vig, which compared an online book or even William Hill in Monmouth, is quite a rip-off. One thing I did notice with baseball as well is that, their totals all fell on a half run, which suggests that this place doesn’t not like to have pushes. My Angels-Padres over bet here was for 8.5 at +105, when I knew for a fact most books were offering the total at 8. From a betting angle I guess it provides for some middle opportunities in the future.

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What I did notice though was the college football week one lines that were on their sheet all were pretty much within the 10-cent vig for the point spread. My guess is they are expecting more, or enough volumes on Saturday mornings to justify their idea of lowering the vig, compared a mostly light volume weekdays in baseball. Or they think the millions of FAU and ODU alumni will come out to support their teams.

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As far as actually betting, there are also betting windows by the door where it is not quite as dark. Since I was on my way out, I decided to place my bets there. I asked the lady who took my bets if there was any rewards program, and she informed me that it will be available come September.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></span>

For serious bettors, I would be hesitant to come here just because of the extra vig in for baseball. In fact, I wouldn’t be going back here had the Angels and Padres stayed under 8.5 (yay for extra innings), but I must go back there to get my money. Also, because it’s in Jersey, please be aware of the tolls you will have to pay depending on which road you take. But, who I am kidding, if the college football lines are going to be fair, then this place has an advantage for me compared to Monmouth or Atlantic City since I live in New York City. A 45-minute drives sounds a lot more pleasant than a 90 minute to Monmouth or a 2 and a half hour drive Atlantic City. Speaking of Atlantic City, I did mention I will write a review on them and I will try to make a trip out there before the end of the month. Once again, thank you for reading and always remember to bet with your head, not with your heart.