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<p>Planning on watching today's Maple Leafs and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Maple Leafs in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>With the Hurricanes being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Maple Leafs (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Toronto Shock Everyone at Lenovo Center?</h3><p>After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs now sit at 27-13-2. Toronto, the underdog on the puck line, kept the total under 6 goals, with the combined score reaching just 3.</p> 

<p>The Wild scored first, but William Nylander tied it up for the Maple Leafs with 19:08 left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until the Wild netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews, with his 6th assist, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists this season, contributed to the goal.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs took 28 shots on goal but gave the puck away 10 times. After Nylander's early goal, they were held scoreless for the rest of the game, including overtime.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Maple Leafs' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Can the Hurricanes Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Carolina’s 4-2 win over the Capitals moved them to 24-15-2 this season. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina tied it up early in the second and scored again to take the lead, adding an empty-net goal in the third to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on his three shots. Orlov’s second goal was his third of the season, while Martin Necas added his 6th goal, along with his 12th assist on Orlov’s first goal. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, also his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>After a first-period goal, the Hurricanes found the net twice in the second, including Necas’ 6th goal. Carolina’s final goal came with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they shut things down after that, not allowing a goal in the 2nd or 3rd periods. Pyotr Kochetkov finished with 19 saves and a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes' defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 24-12 Houston Rockets (-126) will travel to Memphis to take on the 24-13 Grizzlies (+105). This Western Southwest division matchup will be played at FedExForum and can be seen on SCHN.</p>

<p>The Rockets (-2) are currently on a two-game winning streak and are 2nd in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are 3rd in the West and have won two straight as well.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +2</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-120 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Houston Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 24-12 this season with a 135-112 win over the Wizards on Tuesday. Houston, favored by 13.5 points, covered the spread with a +23 margin. The game’s total of 247 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 24.5 points.</p> <p>After trailing 30-20 after the 1st quarter, Houston turned things around with a 10-0 run, outscoring Washington 37-25 in the 2nd quarter. They continued to dominate, winning the 3rd quarter 40-24 and entered the 4th with a 97-79 lead before finishing strong, outscoring the Wizards 38-33 in the final period.</p><p>The Rockets put up 135 points in their win over the Wizards, shooting 51.5% from the field and hitting 15 threes at a 39.5% clip. Jalen Green led the way with 29 points, including 7 made threes, and Alperen Sengün added 26 points and 10 rebounds. Amen Thompson contributed 20 points, shooting 87.5% from the floor.</p> <p>Green exploded for 22 points in the 3rd quarter, while Sengün added 14 in the period. Cam Whitmore scored 13 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, and Fred VanVleet added 7 of his 19 points in the final frame.</p><p>Despite giving up 112 points, the Rockets had strong defensive performances in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 25 and 24 points, respectively, to help secure the win over the Wizards. Houston sent Washington to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 attempts.</p> <p>The Rockets allowed the Wizards to hit 15 threes on 37% shooting from beyond the arc. Houston also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed to come up with 15 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Memphis?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 24-13 on the season with a 119-104 win over the Mavericks on Monday. Playing at home, the Grizzlies were favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread with the 15-point victory. The total score of 223 points fell short of the 232.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at the end of the 1st quarter, Memphis turned the game around with a 12-0 run, taking the lead from 48-40 to 52-48. They outscored Dallas 30-19 in the 2nd quarter, 31-25 in the 3rd, and 32-24 in the 4th to close out the game strong.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies to a win over the Mavericks with 35 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field. Scotty Pippen Jr. contributed 18 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter, and Jaylen Wells added 17 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting just 27.3%.</p> <p>Memphis shot 45.5% from the field and hit 12 threes at a 34.3% rate. Jackson scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Pippen added 11 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a rough start, giving up 36 points in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively, allowing just 19 points in the 2nd quarter and holding the Mavericks to 104 points overall. Memphis gave up 25 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th, maintaining their defensive intensity throughout the game.</p> <p>The Grizzlies held the Mavericks to 40% shooting from the field, including 36% from beyond the arc, with Dallas hitting 13 threes. Memphis also sent the Mavericks to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Grizzlies collected 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Antelopes and Wolverines game? Catch the action at UCCU Center in Orem, UT, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Grand Canyon is favored by -3.5 in this Western Athletic conference matchup the against Utah Valley. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES VS UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at UCCU Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Utah Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Grand Canyon Have A Chance at UCCU Center?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Antelopes improved to 10-4 on the season with an 82-71 win over Southern Utah on Saturday. Playing at home, Grand Canyon entered the game as -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon led 41-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s combined points of 153 fell just under the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They hit 55% of their threes, going 11-for-20, and made 77.3% of their free throws. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, with 19 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.</p> <p>Tyon Grant-Foster led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3-of-5 from deep. Dominique Ford added 22 points, knocking down 4-of-9 from three. Duke Brennan grabbed 15 boards, while Tavi Jackson dished out 9 assists.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 71 points in this one, but they held the opposition to just 39% shooting from the field, with a 33% mark on two-point attempts (16/48). However, they struggled to contain the three-point line, where the other team hit 11 of 20 threes, good for 55%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposition went 17/22, shooting 77%. Grand Canyon also allowed 19 offensive rebounds, giving the other team extra chances to score.</p><h3>Can the Wolverines Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah Valley improved to 7-6 on the season with a 64-53 home win over Abilene Christian on Saturday. The Wolverines entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>Utah Valley led 28-24 at halftime and outscored Abilene Christian 36-29 in the second half. The total points for the game were 117, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 9 attempts for 11.1%, but connected on 55% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wolverines shot 65.4%, making 17 of 26 attempts. Dominick Nelson, Quion Williams, and Bradyn Hubbard each contributed 16 points, with Nelson shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense held their opponent to 53 points, despite allowing them to shoot 46% from the field. The Wolverines gave up 22 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Valley limited their opponent to just 1 made three-pointer on 9 attempts (11%). They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 17 (65%). Utah Valley allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Utah Valley Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Buckeyes face off at 6:00 ET on BTN. The Buckeyes are hosting the game at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Ohio State is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Oregon.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Value City Arena at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Buckeyes.</li><li>Not only will Ohio State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</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 Ducks Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Oregon improved to 13-2 on the season with an 83-79 home win over Maryland on Sunday. The Ducks entered the game as -4.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 162 points went over the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>Oregon trailed 45-42 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Maryland to 34 points while scoring 41 themselves.</p><p>Oregon's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points while shooting 51.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks to 42.9% shooting from beyond the arc (12/28) and 60.7% from two-point range (17/28). They also connected on 86.7% of their free throws (13/15).</p> <p>Jackson Shelstad was perfect from three, hitting 5/5 and finishing with 23 points on 8/10 shooting overall. Rodney Rice added 19 points, hitting 3/5 from deep, while Keeshawn Barthelemy contributed 14 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from three.</p><p>Oregon's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 28 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon's opponent connected on 12 of 28 threes, shooting 42%. They also went to the line 15 times, making 13 free throws for 86%. Oregon gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Buckeyes Chances at Home</h3><p>Ohio State improved to 10-5 on the season with an 89-88 road win over Minnesota on Monday. The Buckeyes entered the game as 5-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 177, well over the pre-game O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>After trailing 28-27 at halftime, Ohio State turned things around in the second half, outscoring Minnesota 37-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Ohio State put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, with two-point shooting at 51.2% (21/41) and three-point shooting at just 27.3% (6/22). The Buckeyes were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 87.9% (29/33) of their attempts.</p> <p>Offensively, they grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Parker Fox led the way with 21 points on 8/12 shooting, while Lu'Cye Patterson added 20 points, hitting 3/7 from beyond the arc. Isaac Asuma also contributed 18 points, connecting on 3/4 three-point attempts.</p><p>Ohio State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 45% shooting. They allowed 32 field goals on 70 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 12 threes on 29 attempts, shooting 41%. Ohio State also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-306) will host the Hornets (+248) in a non-conference matchup. Los Angeles is favored by 8 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>SN-LA will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers (20-16) are currently on a 2-game losing streak and are 6th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Hornets (8-27) are 13th in the East and 4th in the Southeast Division.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +8</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.0% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hornets Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Hornets improved to 8-27 on the season with a 115-104 win over the Suns on Tuesday. Charlotte, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 219 points fell short of the 226-point over/under line.</p> <p>Charlotte’s key moment came with a 14-0 run, turning a 40-36 deficit into a 50-40 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-17, and held on in the 4th quarter, winning it 27-21 to seal the victory.</p><p>LaMelo Ball's 32-point, 10-rebound performance, including 13 points in the 3rd quarter, led the Hornets to a win over the Suns. He hit 5 threes, despite shooting just 31.2% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets shot 38.8% from the field and 27.7% from three, making 13 threes. Miles Bridges added 21 points, and Nick Richards contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>The Hornets put together a strong defensive effort on Tuesday, holding the Suns to 104 points on 42% shooting. Charlotte was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 17 points, and they tightened up again in the 4th, giving up only 21 points to secure the win.</p> <p>Charlotte's defense was especially tough from beyond the arc, where they limited Phoenix to just 8 made threes on 24% shooting. The Hornets also finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Lakers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers dropped to 20-16 on the season after a 118-97 road loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as 6.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 215 points fell just short of the 218-point over/under line.</p> <p>Dallas took control with a 13-0 run, extending their lead from 50-47 to 60-50. The Mavericks outscored the Lakers 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 34-26 in the 3rd, leaving L.A. trailing 89-76 heading into the 4th. Dallas finished strong, outscoring the Lakers 29-21 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 118-97 loss to the Mavericks, the Lakers' offense struggled, shooting just 45.3% from the field and 31.4% from three-point range, connecting on 11 threes. Anthony Davis led the way with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 of his points came in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>LeBron James added 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 15 points, hitting 4 threes at 36.4%. Dalton Knecht scored 10 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, and Max Christie added 12 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Lakers’ defense struggled on Tuesday, giving up 118 points to the Mavericks, including 31 points in the 2nd quarter and 34 in the 3rd. Dallas shot 52% from the field.</p> <p>Los Angeles had trouble defending the three, allowing 18 made threes at a 47% clip. They sent the Mavericks to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Big Green and River Hawks game? Catch the action at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, MA, as the River Hawks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Massachusetts-Lowell is favored by -10.5 vs. Dartmouth.</p><h3>DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN VS MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Costello Athletic Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the River Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts-Lowell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Dartmouth Pull Off A Win at Costello Athletic Center?</h3><p>Dartmouth fell to 3-5 on the season after a 77-65 road loss to Notre Dame on Wednesday. The Big Green entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>Dartmouth trailed 39-28 at halftime but played a more competitive second half, scoring 37 points while allowing 38. The total points for the game landed right on the O/U line of 142.</p><p>Dartmouth's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 6 of 33 threes for 18.2%. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, shooting 72.7% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Dartmouth connected on 15 of 17 attempts, good for 88.2%. They recorded 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Braeden Shrewsberry led the team with 22 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Tae Davis added 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 9 of 13 from the field.</p><p>Dartmouth's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 77 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Big Green had a tough time defending inside, as their opponent shot 65% on two-point attempts, going 25/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dartmouth held their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they hit 9 shots for 64%. Dartmouth gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Massachusetts-Lowell Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Massachusetts-Lowell improved to 5-4 on the season with a 69-62 win over LIU on Wednesday. Playing at home, the River Hawks were -14.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-25 at halftime, they allowed 37 points in the second half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>Massachusetts-Lowell's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes, but were solid at the free-throw line, connecting on 81.5% (22/27) of their attempts.</p> <p>Quinton Mincey led the way with 20 points, shooting 35.3% overall but hitting 50% (4/8) from three. Max Brooks was efficient inside, shooting 77.8% (7/9) and grabbing 9 rebounds. The River Hawks also dished out 21 assists and pulled down 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Massachusetts-Lowell's defense held their opponent to 62 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 made two-point shots on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 28%, making 6 of 21 three-pointers. Massachusetts-Lowell sent their opponent to the line 27 times, where they hit 22 free throws for 81%. The River Hawks gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Dartmouth Big Green vs Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with Little Rock being favored by -6 at home against Morehead State.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +6</p><p>This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Morehead State Stun the Crowd at Jack Stephens Center?</h3><p>Morehead State's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 74-55 road loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Morehead State trailed 40-29 at halftime and couldn't turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 34.</p><p>Morehead State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit only 3 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 20% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 6 of 11 attempts, shooting 54.5%.</p> <p>Matthew Sells was a bright spot, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 17 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jaylon Johnson contributed 8 assists to go along with 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Anouar Mellouk and JaJuan Nicholls both shot 6 of 10 from the field, with Mellouk also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Morehead State's defense gave up 74 points on 46% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 26 of 56 shots. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense conceded 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponents shooting 44% from deep. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws, a 70% success rate. Morehead State gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Trojans?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 7-6 on the season after a 95-86 road loss to Tennessee State on Saturday. Little Rock entered the game as +1 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 181 far exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Little Rock trailed 44-32 at halftime but put up 54 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from making a comeback.</p><p>Ante Beljan's 33-point, 11-rebound performance powered Little Rock to 86 points in their last game, as he shot 57.9% from the field. Ronald Jessamy was also efficient, hitting 77.8% of his shots and grabbing 12 boards.</p> <p>Travis Harper II added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 10 from deep, while Johnathan Lawson contributed 16 points and 6 assists despite shooting just 29.4%. The Trojans shot 44.1% overall, 30% from three, and 66.7% from the free-throw line, with 16 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.</p><p>Despite Little Rock's defensive struggles, they sent their opponents to the line 38 times, where they converted 29 free throws for 76%. The Trojans also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Morehead State Eagles vs Little Rock Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Penguins. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Penguins.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+167)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 25-12-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.</p><p>Edmonton's offense was led by Leon Draisaitl, who scored his 9th goal of the season and added two more assists, bringing his total to 8. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal, while Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter, his 2nd of the year. Jeff Skinner also found the net for the 3rd time this season.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and scored twice in the first period. After a scoreless second, they added two more in the third, including a power-play goal by Hyman. Edmonton recorded 10 offensive giveaways and finished with 6 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers held on for a 4-2 win over the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, they did allow two goals, one of which came at 4:28 into the 3rd period, tying the game at 2-2.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 17-18-8 on the season. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens off the board until the third period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring twice in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens. He opened the scoring with his 4th goal of the season and later added his 5th on a power play in the second period. Blake Lizotte netted his 2nd goal of the year, sealing the game with an empty-netter.</p> <p>Pittsburgh recorded 24 shots on goal and picked up 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored their first goal at 4:03 in the first period, added another at 1:20 in the second, and finished with an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Penguins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

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.

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<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week 14 matchup between the UTEP Miners and New Mexico State Aggies, set to kick off at 4:00 ET from Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces. The Aggies are the -2.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently sitting at 51.5 points. Both teams have struggled this season, with UTEP at 2-9 and New Mexico State at 3-8.</p><h3>UTEP MINERS VS NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Aggie Memorial Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the New Mexico State Aggies winning this one by a score of 32 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the New Mexico State Aggies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UTEP Miners Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>At 2-9, UTEP enters Week 14 against New Mexico State with no chance of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 128th in our CFB power rankings and have gone 0-6 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>UTEP has been favored in just one game this year, and their average scoring margin is -14.6 points per game. Against the spread, they are 3-6 overall, with a 2-4 record on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 51.5 points. UTEP’s over/under record is 4-5, with their games averaging 49.5 points. Their average over/under line this season has been 51 points.</p><p>Heading into week 14, UTEP’s offense ranks 131st in our power rankings, with an average of 17.5 points per game. They have struggled on third downs, converting just 32.5% of their attempts, and their rushing game has been underwhelming, averaging 120.9 yards per game.</p> <p>Skyler Locklear leads the passing attack with 1,406 yards and a 65.7% completion rate. UTEP is 52nd in passing attempts per game. Locklear has nine touchdowns and six interceptions. Kenny Odom has 732 receiving yards and seven touchdowns this season.</p><p>UTEP's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 32.1 points per game. In their recent matchup against Tennessee, they gave up 56 points, including four passing touchdowns and 241 rushing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 179.9 rushing yards per game against UTEP, ranking them 127th nationally. Through the air, UTEP has allowed 212.5 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 65% of their passes.</p><h3>Will The New Mexico State Aggies Win At Home Over The UTEP Miners?</h3><p>New Mexico State enters Week 14 with a 3-8 record, and they are ranked 132nd in our power rankings. They have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible or winning the Conference USA title. At home, the Aggies are 0-3, while they’ve gone 1-5 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Despite not being favored in any games this season, New Mexico State has a 4-5 record against the spread, with an average scoring margin of -15.4 points per game. At home, they are 2-1 ATS, while they’ve gone 2-4 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 6-2-1, with their games averaging 56.1 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5 points, slightly above their average over/under line of 51.1 points.</p><p>New Mexico State’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 125th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. They are 92nd in scoring, with 20.4 points per game, and their passing game has been a significant issue. They are 127th in passing yards, averaging just 125.3 yards per game, and their passer rating is the worst in the nation at 54. They are 92nd in passing attempts and 95th in completions.</p><p></p><p>Parker Awad leads the team with 739 passing yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 71. New Mexico State’s strength is their rushing attack, ranking 20th in attempts and averaging 178.7 yards per game. Seth McGowan has 794 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 35.7 points per game. They rank 151st in rushing yards allowed, giving up 202.9 yards per game, and 143rd in passing yards, surrendering 258.4 yards per contest.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Middle Tennessee, the Aggies allowed 21 points but forced two interceptions. They gave up 447 total yards, including 170 rushing yards and 277 passing yards.</p>

UTEP Miners vs New Mexico State Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Atlanta Hawks (19-18) will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns (16-19) at Footprint Center. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have the Suns (-260) favored by 6.5 points over the Hawks (+215). The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 238 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-116 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Atlanta Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Hawks moved to 19-18 on the season with a 124-121 road win over the Jazz on Tuesday. Atlanta was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total of 245 points went over the 238.5-point line.</p> <p>Atlanta led 36-32 after the 1st quarter, but Utah went on a 12-0 run, briefly taking the lead. The Hawks regained control, leading 93-89 going into the 4th, and held on despite being outscored 32-31 in the final period.</p><p>Trae Young's 24 points and 20 assists led the Hawks to a win over the Jazz, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field and 30% from three. Clint Capela added 18 points, hitting 81.8% of his shots, while De'Andre Hunter contributed 17 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks connected on 18 threes, shooting 40.9% from deep and 48% overall. Young scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Bogdan Bogdanović added 6 of his 11 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 121 points, the Hawks managed to secure a win over the Jazz on Tuesday. Atlanta allowed 32 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 27 points. Overall, they held Utah to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hawks struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Jazz hit 19 threes at a 39% clip. Atlanta also sent Utah to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22. The Hawks grabbed 32 defensive rebounds while allowing 13 offensive boards, and they added 6 steals and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Phoenix?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 16-19 this season after a 115-104 road loss to the Hornets on Tuesday. Phoenix, favored by 5 points, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 219 points fell short of the 226-point O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 29-22 in the 1st quarter, the Suns were outscored 37-17 in the 2nd, including a 14-0 run by Charlotte. Phoenix rallied in the 3rd, winning the quarter 37-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 27-21 in the 4th.</p><p>Devin Booker poured in 39 points and 10 assists in the Suns' loss to the Hornets, shooting 56% from the field. He added 14 points in the 1st quarter and 13 more in the 3rd. Kevin Durant contributed 26 points, with 13 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>As a team, the Suns shot just 42.4% from the field and made only 8 three-pointers, hitting 24.2% from beyond the arc. Booker made 2 threes, shooting 25% from deep.</p><p>The Suns gave up 115 points to the Hornets on Tuesday, with their toughest stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 37 points. Despite this, they held the Hornets to 38% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns limited the Hornets to 27% shooting and 13 made threes. However, they sent the Hornets to the line 29 times, where they made 26 free throws. The Suns finished with 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 20 offensive boards.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Boilermakers and Scarlet Knights. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! Purdue is favored by -1.5 in this Big Ten conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Purdue Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Purdue improved to 11-4 on the season with a 79-61 win over Northwestern on Sunday. The Boilermakers, who were favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread, and the total points of 140 went just over the 138.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue dominated early, leading 41-18 at halftime, but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>Purdue's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20, and were strong at the free-throw line, converting 83.3% of their attempts (15/18).</p> <p>Braden Smith led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, while Angelo Ciaravino added 19 points in just 21 minutes. Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 12 points, and C.J. Cox also scored 12, grabbing 8 rebounds along the way.</p><p>Despite Purdue's defensive struggles, allowing 61 points on 50% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 61 points. Purdue allowed 57% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponent hitting 20 of 35 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue's defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 83%. Purdue allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Rutgers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers dropped to 8-7 on the season after a 75-63 home loss to Wisconsin on Monday. The Scarlet Knights entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 43-34 at halftime, Rutgers couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 157 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Rutgers struggled offensively, shooting just 34.2% from the field and 26.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.4%, and they hit only 46.2% of their free throws, going 6-for-13 from the line.</p> <p>John Blackwell led the way with 21 points, while Steven Crowl added 18 points on 72.7% shooting, hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range. Crowl also grabbed 10 rebounds, contributing to Rutgers' 18 offensive boards in the game.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, Rutgers couldn't hold their opponent under 75 points. The Scarlet Knights limited them to just 34% shooting from the field, including 38% on two-point attempts (18/47).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held their opponent to 26% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they hit 6 free throws (46%).</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Golden Knights face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Golden Knights as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Islanders winning this one 4-2.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+150)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for New York as Away Dogs</h3><p>After a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders now sit at 15-18-7. Going into the game, the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 7. The Islanders, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Islanders didn’t score until 4:38 into the second period, after the Rangers had already netted two goals. Casey Cizikas and Brock Nelson each scored for the Islanders, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second period, and Nelson followed with just 8 seconds left in the same period.</p> <p>Despite taking 37 shots on goal, the Islanders were limited to just two scores. They recorded 23 giveaways and came up empty on power plays.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty netter, leading to a 5-2 loss. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will Vegas Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 28-9-3. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but couldn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.</p> 

<p>Vegas fell behind 2-0 before rallying with four different players scoring. Pavel Dorofeyev got the Golden Knights on the board at 15:06 in the second period.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, with Brett Howden netting his 6th goal of the season at 2:15 in overtime. William Karlsson scored his 2nd goal of the year, while Pavel Dorofeyev added his 7th. Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season and also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 assists for the year.</p> <p>The Golden Knights were held scoreless in the first period before Dorofeyev got them on the board at 4:54 in the second. Hanifin followed with his 2nd goal at 19:59 in the same period. Vegas finished the game with 13 giveaways and did not score on any power plays.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game, as well as a late equalizer at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>