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<p>ESPN will be covering this week nine matchup between the BYU Cougars and UCF Knights, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando. BYU is coming in with a 7-0 record this season, while UCF is 3-4. The Cougars are the slight -1.5-point favorites on the road. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points.</p><h3>BYU COUGARS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the BYU Cougars winning this one by a score of 26 to 25</li><li>Even though we like the BYU Cougars to win, our ATS pick is to take the UCF Knights at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The BYU Cougars Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>BYU enters Week 9 with a perfect 7-0 record, facing UCF on the road. They are ranked 30th in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. The Cougars have a 23.6% chance of winning the Big 12 and the 13th best odds of making the CFB playoff at 41.8%.</p> <p></p><p>BYU’s ATS record is 5-1, with a +15.9 average scoring margin. They are 3-0 against the spread on the road and 2-1 at home. The Cougars have been favored in three games, going 2-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-0 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 55.5 points. BYU’s games have averaged 53.9 points, with an average line of 48.9 points. Their over/under record is 4-2, and only one game has had a higher line than this week’s total.</p><p>BYU’s offense is averaging 34.9 points per game, ranking 22nd in the nation, and they sit 29th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 1,642 yards with 15 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 94.</p> <p></p><p>BYU is 51st in rushing, averaging 171.9 yards per game. LJ Martin leads the team with 256 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. Darius Lassiter has 450 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>BYU's defense has been solid this season, ranking 24th nationally by allowing just 19 points per game. In their latest game, a 38-35 win over Oklahoma State, they gave up 35 points but also forced two interceptions. The defense allowed 421 total yards, including 269 rushing yards, while holding Oklahoma State to 152 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 142.6 rushing yards per game against BYU and 183.1 passing yards, with a completion rate of 52.3%. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 55.2 against BYU, the fifth-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will The UCF Knights Win At Home Over The BYU Cougars?</h3><p>UCF enters Week 9 against BYU with a 3-4 record, ranked 36th in our power rankings. They have a 64.4% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. At home, the Knights are 1-2, and they’ve been favored in three of their seven games this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 3-3, with a 2-1 mark on the road and 1-2 at home. UCF is 1-2 against the spread as the favorite but has covered both games as the underdog (2-0). Their average scoring margin is +5.6 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>UCF’s over/under record is 4-2, with their games averaging 57 points. This week’s line is set at 55.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 57.7 points.</p><p>UCF's offense is built around their ground game, ranking 2nd in the nation with 280.3 rushing yards per game. They are 3rd in rushing attempts, averaging 46.9 per game. RJ Harvey leads the team with 890 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. UCF is 38th in scoring, putting up 31.3 points per game, and they are 50th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9.</p> <p></p><p>KJ Jefferson has thrown for 1,012 yards this season, with seven touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 96. UCF ranks 102nd in passing yards per game. Kobe Hudson leads the receiving corps with 503 yards and three touchdowns. UCF is converting 43.2% of their third-down opportunities.</p><p>UCF's defense had a tough outing in their recent game against Iowa State, giving up 38 points and 530 total yards. They allowed 256 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 48 carries, while the secondary surrendered 274 passing yards but also came away with two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, UCF's defense is ranked 55th nationally, allowing 25.7 points per game. They’ve given up 250 passing yards per game, ranking 130th, and a 66.1% completion rate. Against the run, they’re allowing just 116.7 yards per game, which is the 41st-lowest in the country.</p>

BYU Cougars vs UCF Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (+487) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (-691) in a division matchup. The over/under line for this game is 222.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Pelicans are 14th in the Western Conference with a 4-10 record. On the other side, the Mavericks are 11th in the West and have won two straight games. Dallas is favored by 12 points and the game will be played at the American Airlines Center.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -12</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-74 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can New Orleans Pull Off A Win at American Airlines Center?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 4-10 on the season after a 104-99 loss to the Lakers on Saturday. New Orleans, +8 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected at home. The game’s total points of 203 fell well short of the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>New Orleans started strong, going on an 11-0 run and leading 30-21 after the 1st quarter. They edged the Lakers 26-25 in the 2nd quarter but were outscored 29-15 in the 3rd. Despite a 28-point effort in the 4th, the Pelicans couldn’t close the gap, losing the final quarter 29-28.</p><p>Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 32 points and 8 assists in their 99-point effort against the Lakers, shooting 47.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Jaylen Nowell added 16 points, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 28.6% from deep, while Brandon Boston contributed 12 points, also shooting 33.3% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, but struggled overall, hitting just 42.2% of their field goal attempts. Ingram scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Nowell added 5 in the final period.</p><p>The Pelicans held the Lakers to 104 points on Saturday, allowing 21 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd. The Lakers scored 29 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. New Orleans limited Los Angeles to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans also did well defending the three, with the Lakers hitting 12 threes at a 30% rate. New Orleans sent the Lakers to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Pelicans recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Dallas Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Mavericks evened their record at 7-7 with a 121-119 win over the Thunder on Sunday. Dallas, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 240 went well over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Dallas took control early, leading 39-34 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead by outscoring the Thunder 27-24 in the 2nd. Although the Thunder made a push in the 3rd, winning the quarter 34-31, Dallas held a 97-92 lead going into the 4th. The Thunder edged out the Mavericks 27-24 in the final quarter, but Dallas held on for the win.</p><p>P.J. Washington's 27 points and 17 rebounds powered the Mavericks to a win over the Thunder, with 13 of his points coming in the 1st quarter. He hit 3 threes at a 75% clip, while Kyrie Irving also connected on 3 triples, finishing with 23 points and 6 assists.</p> <p>Dallas shot 47.6% from the field, making 11 threes at a 40.7% rate. Jaden Hardy and Naji Marshall each contributed 13 points, with Hardy scoring 8 in the opening period.</p><p>Despite giving up 119 points, the Mavericks managed to come out on top against the Thunder. They allowed 34 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 24 points. Dallas also limited Oklahoma City to 27 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>The Mavericks held the Thunder to 33% shooting from beyond the arc, with Oklahoma City making 14 threes. Dallas sent the Thunder to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 attempts. The Mavericks finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>FOX will broadcast the week 12 NFC North matchup between the Vikings and Bears at 1:00 ET. The Bears are the underdog at +148 on the money line, with the Vikings favored at -174. The Vikings are favored by -3 on the road, and the over/under line is at 39.5 points. The Vikings and Bears need to add their current records.</p><h3>MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bears winning this one by a score of 24 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Bears winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 39.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Vikings Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 12, the Vikings sit 8th in our NFL power rankings and have a 95.1% chance of making the playoffs. They have won three straight games, including a 23-13 win over the Titans in week 11. Minnesota was favored by 6 points and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 7-3. They are 4-3 as favorites and 3-0 as underdogs.</p> <p>So far, the Vikings have an O/U record of 3-7, with the under hitting in three straight games. Their games have averaged 41.4 points, while the O/U line has been 44.8. Against the Titans, the teams combined for 36 points, with the line set at 40.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Vikings rank 14th in our offensive power rankings. They are 9th in the NFL in points per game (24.4) and 15th in yards per game (341). Minnesota has been strong in the first quarter, leading the league in scoring with 8.2 points per game. They rank 13th in red zone conversion percentage and 12th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 39.7% success rate.</p> <p>Sam Darnold bounced back in week 11, posting a passer rating of 107 with 246 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Titans. He connected with Justin Jefferson 6 times for 81 yards. Aaron Jones was held to 39 yards on 15 carries, while the Vikings scored all 23 of their points in the first three quarters.</p><p>In their 23-13 win over the Titans, the Vikings' defense allowed just 33 rushing yards on 19 attempts, giving up only 1.7 yards per attempt. They also recorded five sacks and held Tennessee to a 40% third-down conversion rate. Despite allowing 261 passing yards, Minnesota defended the pass well, allowing just 17 completions and holding the Titans to a 54.8% completion percentage. Additionally, they picked off one pass and limited Tennessee to one passing touchdown.</p><h3>Will The Bears Win At Home Over The Vikings?</h3><p>The Bears have now dropped four straight games, including a 20-19 home loss to the Packers in week 11. Chicago was a 6-point underdog in that matchup, but they managed to cover the spread. The O/U line was set at 41 points, and the combined scoring fell just short of that, marking the Bears’ fourth consecutive under.</p> <p>Chicago currently sits 24th in our NFL power rankings and has a 1.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are 6-4 against the spread this season, with a +0.7 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 3-7, with their games averaging 38.1 points compared to an average line of 42.6.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Bears rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in points per game (19.4) and 29th in yards per game (289). Chicago is 28th in passing yards per game (173.8) on 32.5 attempts per game, which ranks 12th. On the ground, they average 115.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 22nd in the league. Despite being 28th in 3rd-down conversions, they are 3rd in the NFL in red zone conversion percentage (60.9%).</p> <p>In week 11, Caleb Williams threw for 231 yards on 23/31 passing, with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked 3 times after being sacked 9 times in week 10. D’Andre Swift rushed for 71 yards on 14 carries, while Rome Odunze led the team with 6 catches for 65 yards. The Bears scored 19 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>In their 20-19 loss to the Packers, the Bears' defense allowed 260 passing yards on just 13 completions. The Bears defended the run well, allowing only 106 yards on 25 attempts. Despite this, they gave up 366 total yards to the Packers and struggled to get off the field, as the Packers converted 80% of their fourth down attempts and 50% of their third downs.<p></p>Chicago's defense came up with one interception and held the Packers to a 76.5% completion rate. They managed one sack and had one tackle for loss more than the Packers.</p>

Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24