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<p>The Wild and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Wild in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>The Jets enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-9-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 15 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 23-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st on a power play. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Logan Stanley found the net for the first time this year.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, helping the Jets to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

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

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

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

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

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

We’ve got a spotlight game from the Horizon League on Friday night. That’s right. The Horizon League. Let everybody else try to milk value out of the marquee games of the night with the most recognizable teams on the board. Not us here at BangTheBook. We’re going to be looking at something completely different.

That is the game between Cleveland State and Wright State. You don’t often see many cases in which a team is a nine-point underdog while being undefeated in conference play straight up and against the spread, but isn’t that a pretty telling sign?

It is indeed Cleveland State that is +9 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 135.5 against the Wright State Raiders. Let’s break this one down.
<h3><strong><u>Cleveland</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Vikings</u></strong></h3>
Cleveland State and head coach Dennis Gates deserve full marks for how this season has gone thus far. Last year’s Vikings team was just 11-21 overall and just 7-11 in a very weak Horizon League. The Vikings had one of the nation’s 20 worst offenses and they were among the worst teams in the country at taking care of the basketball, shooting threes, and rebounding on the defensive end.

The defensive rebounding hasn’t really improved, as Cleveland State’s 34.2% DRB% ranks 319th in the nation, but they’ve been a much better team on the offensive end of the floor. After posting a 44.5% eFG% on offense last season that ranked 347th in the nation, the Vikings are at 49.5% this season. That is still below the midpoint nationally, but ranking 185th in that department is preferable to ranking 347th.

Improvement in all areas has been a major key for the Vikings. They have gone from 248th in adjusted defensive efficiency to 110th. Of course there are a lot of asterisks that can be placed on this season, given the disparities in games played by teams, but the fact of the matter is that the Vikings are improved in a lot of key areas.

Since a thoroughly embarrassing 101-46 loss to Ohio in the second game of the season, the Vikings have a 67-61 loss to Ohio State and then eight straight wins in conference play, including a sweep of Northern Kentucky. That sweep definitely opened up some eyes, especially with the team’s resilience in the Saturday game that went to overtime.

Opponents are only shooting 30% from 3 against the Vikes to this point. Of course, they’ve also played the 170th-ranked schedule and all four teams they’ve beaten in conference play rank in the 230s or lower per Bart Torvik.
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<h3><strong><u>Wright</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Raiders</u></strong></h3>
Wright State does not. The team that calls the Nutter Center home in Dayton, Ohio is a top-100 bunch per Torvik. This will be an enormous step up in class for the Vikings. Wright State is top-10 nationally in eFG% on defense. For a Cleveland State team that struggles to score as it is, that is a very tough assignment. The Raiders have an eFG% against of 42.9%.

That is a byproduct of holding opponents to 28.4% from 3 and 43.1% from 2. It is worth pointing out that Wright State has played the 239th schedule in the nation per Bart Torvik. One area of weakness for the Raiders is that they have not forced many turnovers, but they play a great base defense and they don’t allow teams to shoot the ball with much efficiency.

As we get deeper into the season, Wright State’s defensive numbers may fall off a bit, but the Horizon League is a really poor conference and there are not many teams that can force regression in those numbers. There just aren’t enough good shooting teams. Wright State did lose to Oakland and Youngstown State, neither of which has been lighting it up offensively.

After losing the first game to YSU, Wright State buttoned up. The Penguins had 1.061 points per possession in the first game. They had .788 points per possession in the second game.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
There is one big key to this game for Wright State. The Raiders are top 40 in ORB%. They are perennially a good offensive rebounding team. That is one of Cleveland State’s huge weaknesses. How many extra possessions and extra opportunities does that mean for the Raiders? That will be something to follow in this game and tomorrow’s game as well with the Horizon League playing those back-to-back sets.

Wright State’s conference performances have been uninspiring to a degree, which is something to be concerned about, but the conference’s best team is expected to get a test from Cleveland State here. I have to think that they’re ready to answer that challenge and expose a Cleveland State team that has a little bit of an inflated perception with that gaudy record.
<h4><strong>Pick: Wright State -9</strong></h4>
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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN 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 Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

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<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center and can be seen on BSF. The Pistons are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the Magic are 7th. Detroit is +433 on the moneyline, while Orlando is -600.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Orlando Magic -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-112 in favor of the Magic.</li><li>Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with Paolo Banchero points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pistons Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit's games have gone under the O/U line in eight straight games, and today's line is set at 218.5. This season, the Pistons have played to the under in 31 of their 59 games.</p>

<p>On average, Detroit's games have seen 233.6 points scored, which is higher than today's O/U line of 218.5. In 53 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 218.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 110-100. Detroit was a 7-point underdog in that game, and they are 8-46 as underdogs this season. Against the spread, they are 28-25 as underdogs.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are currently in 14th place with a record of 9-50. Against other teams in the East, they are 6-29 and 3-21 against non-conference opponents.</p>

<p>On the road, the Pistons are 5-25 for the season, and they have covered the spread in two straight road games. Their ATS record on the road is 16-14 compared to 13-15 at home.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are 22nd in the league at 112.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113.5 points per game compared to 111.3 at home. Detroit has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 28.8% of their games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pistons are 17th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Detroit is 29th in made threes per game at 11.3. Overall, they are 18th in three-point percentage at 36%. In terms of free throws, the Pistons are 18th in both made and attempted per game.</p><p>At present, the Pistons' defense is ranked 27th, allowing 121.1 points per game. Most recently, the Pistons' defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 110 points to the Cavaliers.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando is favored by 10.5 points today and has gone 16-5 ATS as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have won eight straight games and have a scoring differential of +10.1 points per game.</p>

<p>The Magic have an average scoring differential of +6.6 points per game at home this season. In their last three home games, they have gone 3-0 ATS.</p>

<p>In their win over the Jazz, the Magic were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread. The final score of the game was 115-107, and the O/U line was 225.5.</p>

<p>Orlando's O/U record for the season is 29-31, and the under has hit in their last four games. This season, their games have averaged a combined 221.7 points, and today's O/U line is set at 218.5.</p>

<p>With a record of 34-26, the Magic are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 23-15 and 6-6 in their division.</p><p>At home, the Magic are averaging 114.4 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 111.5 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are 30th in made threes per game at 11. However, they are 6th in free throws made per game at 19.1.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in 33.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Magic's defense is giving up an average of 110.2 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Magic defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.0% and 35.8% from three-point territory.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/24

<p>The Sun Devils and Minutemen are set to face off at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The Minutemen will host the game at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Arizona State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sun Devils Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona State dropped to 8-2 on the season following an 83-66 road loss to Florida on Saturday. The Sun Devils, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Arizona State trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 156-point over/under line.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.1% from the field and 28% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They managed only 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, while hitting 13 of 19 free throws (68.4%).</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the Sun Devils with 25 points, hitting 5 of 13 threes, while Adam Miller added 18 points, shooting 60% from beyond the arc. Alijah Martin contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 6 threes.</p><p>Arizona State struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 22 of 37 two-point attempts, a 59% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense conceded 10 threes on 30 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they hit 9 free throws.</p><h3>Will Massachusetts Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Massachusetts improved to 4-7 on the season with a 77-72 win over Northeastern on Wednesday, December 18th. Playing at home, the Minutemen were -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p> <p>UMass led 35-30 at halftime and both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Massachusetts put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46%. They hit 6 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 61.3% of their free throws, going 19 for 31 from the line.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Rashad King added 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 16.7% from deep. LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each contributed 18 points, with Pratt adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Even with Massachusetts giving up 72 points, their defense held the opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (20/45). From beyond the arc, the Minutemen limited the damage, allowing just 6 threes on 18 attempts for 33% shooting.</p> <p>Massachusetts sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 61%. The Minutemen also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Cougars game? Catch the action at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 159 points, and Washington State is favored by -11.5 at home against Eastern Washington.</p><h3>EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spokane Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Lock in a Win at Spokane?</h3><h3>Eastern Washington Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Washington dropped their latest game, falling 82-78 to Cal Poly on Sunday, November 17th. The Eagles, who were -5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 160, going over the pre-game O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-35 at halftime, Eastern Washington scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46 points to Cal Poly, leading to the loss.</p><p>Eastern Washington put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts (20/33) and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc (9/27), while also shooting 68.8% from the free-throw line (11/16). The Eagles dished out 17 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Nic McClain led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, shooting 10/12 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Owen Koonce added 19 points and 7 rebounds, going 3/5 from deep, while Mac Riniker contributed 15 points on 6/7 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Eastern Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 20/33.</p> <p>From three-point range, Eastern Washington allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 shots, or 68%. Additionally, Eastern Washington gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Washington State as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State improved to 3-0 on the season with an 83-69 win over Northern Colorado on Monday, November 18th. The Cougars were -11.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 152 fell short of the O/U line of 158.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 43-37 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points and holding Northern Colorado to 32 points.</p><p>Washington State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Cedric Coward led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 33.3% from three. Langston Reynolds added 16 points, hitting 63.6% of his shots, and Isaiah Watts knocked down 4 threes on 6 attempts, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to hit 71% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Washington State's defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 75%.</p>

Eastern Washington Eagles vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>First pitch for Saturday's Dodgers vs. Rockies matchup is set for 8:10 PM ET from Coors Field in Denver. The forecast looks good for the game, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and clear skies. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting for the Dodgers, and he is facing off against Antonio Senzatela. Los Angeles is the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -271 compared to the Rockies at +225. The over/under line is currently at 11 runs, and the game will be televised on SNLA.</p>

<p>The Dodgers come in with a record of 96-64 and are currently on a three-game winning streak. They are first in the NL West, while the Rockies are 5th in the division with a record of 61-99. </p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS COLORADO ROCKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNDER 11 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:10 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>Los Angeles cruised to an easy 11-4 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Dodgers had a huge 2nd inning, scoring nine of their eleven runs. As for the Rockies, they scored their only four runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -171 on the money line.</p>

<p>Ryan Brasier only went one inning for the Dodgers but gave up just one hit and one earned run. Ben Casparius got the win out of the bullpen. Cal Quantrill had a rough outing for the Rockies, giving up six runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Shohei Ohtani did a bit of everything for the Dodgers, going 4/5 with a home run and four RBIs. Ohtani also scored two runs and stole a base. Chris Taylor and Kevin Kiermaier each had two hits and two RBIs.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 96-64, the Dodgers lead the NL West by four games over the Padres. The Dodgers have won three straight games, and they are 7-3 over their last 10. Los Angeles won the first game of their series vs. the Rockies and will be on the road for today's matchup.</p>

<p>At home, the Dodgers have gone 52-29 this season, and they are above .500 on the road as well, coming in at 44-35. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 90-52 this season, and they are 40-23 as the favorite on the road. Los Angeles' overall series record is 30-18-4, and they have won three straight series.</p><p>Los Angeles is 40-39 against the run line on the road, and their average run margin in those games is +0.9. They are 8-10 versus the run line as the underdog, and their average run margin in those contests is -3.4. The Dodgers have won three straight games against the run line on the road.</p><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road today to face the Colorado Rockies, and the over/under line for the game is set at 11 runs. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 89-67 on the season, and their games have averaged 9.4 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 11 runs, the Dodgers are 2-0 on the season. The over has hit in each of their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 6-2 with an ERA of 2.96. Yamamoto has turned in seven quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up four earned runs in three innings of work. In that outing, he gave up three walks and two homers. Yamamoto has not taken a loss since August 22nd.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers over his last nine games, going 25/39 with six homers and 20 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .309 with 130 RBIs, which is 2nd in the league. Ohtani's 54 homers is also the 2nd most in the MLB this season. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the Dodgers lineup, as he has 32 homers this season, which is 10th in the league.</p>

<p>Los Angeles comes into the game with the league's best OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. Overall, they are 2nd in the league in runs per game at 5.2 and are the top home run hitting team in the league. The Dodgers are also near the top of the league in team batting average and on-base percentage.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 61-99, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 35 games. Overall, they are 18-32 against other teams in the NL West. Colorado lost the series opener vs. the Dodgers, and their overall series record is 13-33-4.</p>

<p>At home, the Rockies are 37-42 this season compared to 24-57 on the road. So far, they have been the underdog in most of their games, where they are 59-97. As the favorite, the Rockies are just 2-2 this year, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line on the Rockies, it's been a coin flip, as they're 79-81 overall. They've been a better bet at home, going 41-38, but they're just 1-3 when favored. They've been a much better bet as the underdog, going 78-78. In their wins, they've been outscoring opponents by an average of 2.8 runs, while in their losses, they've been outscored by an average of 4.1 runs.</p><p>The Rockies are at home today against the Dodgers, and the over/under line for the game is set at 11 runs. Colorado's games have averaged 10 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 78-78. When the over/under line is set at 11 runs, the Rockies have gone 9-11-1. So far this season, 17 of their games have had over/under lines set at 11 runs, which accounts for just 10.6% of their games.</p><p>Antonio Senzatela will be making his second start of the season, and he will be facing the Dodgers for the second time already. In his first outing, he went 5 innings and gave up 1 earned run. He also struck out 2 and gave up 2 home runs. He had a no-decision in that start.</p><p>Overall, the Rockies offense has been pretty average this season, as they are 18th in the league at 4.2 runs per game. However, they have been much better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, the Rockies are batting .242, which is 10th in the league, and they also have the 13th ranked slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Charlie Blackmon has been swinging a hot bat for the Rockies of late, going 9/24 in his last seven games with three homers. Ezequiel Tovar is also swinging a hot bat, going 10/35 in his last eight games. Tovar is the team's leading hitter for the season, batting .267 with 25 homers.</p>

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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Golf fans are very excited this week with two tournaments to break down and handicap. The primary one is the WGC-Mexico Championship at Chapultepec and that has a huge purse of $10.5 million. Brian Blessing did a video with us taking a look at that tournament and also threw in some picks and quick hits on the Puerto Rico Open.

This is an outstanding field for the WGC-Mexico Championship. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, who has won twice in this tournament since it moved to Mexico, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, and several other top players in the Official World Golf Ranking.

But, Blessing is taking a look at some guys that are further down the board and have some really nice betting odds for this tournament. Brian discussed three guys that he wants to take for this weekend and also about some betting strategies as the tournament goes along, as there is no cut for this event.

To finish up the video, Brian went down to Coco Beach Golf Course for the Puerto Rico Open and talked about a few players with good odds that are on his radar in the alternate event. Viktor Hovland has the shortest price there, but Brian, as he always does, looked down the board for options that have a higher return on investment, including players that have fared well in some of these coastal and island tournaments before.

You can get a good breakdown on this video, but you can also get an even more detailed breakdown from the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-trade-deadline-wgc-mexico-nascar-betting-the-board-with-brian-blessing-february-18-2020/682510/"><strong>Tuesday February 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio</strong></a> in which Brian appeared with host Adam Burke.

Big Purse, Big Names - Picks for the WGC-Mexico Championship

<p>Planning on watching today's Royals and Rebels game? Catch the action at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS, as the Rebels hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on SEC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Ole Miss as the -26.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.</p><h3>QUEENS (NC) ROYALS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Queens (NC) Royals +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUEENS (NC) ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-63 in favor of the Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have Ole Miss winning straight-up, we like Queens (NC) at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Queens (NC) Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Royals evened their record at 5-5 with a 73-66 home win over Mercer on Wednesday, December 18th. Queens entered the game as slight favorites (-1) and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 30-29 at halftime, Queens scored 43 points in the 2nd half while holding Mercer to 37. The game’s total points of 139 fell well short of the 160.5 O/U line.</p><p>Queens (NC) managed 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.4%, with a 39.5% success rate on two-point attempts (15/38) and 42.1% from beyond the arc (8/19).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Royals hit 79.2% (19/24), while also grabbing 9 offensive rebounds and dishing out 17 assists. Alex Holt led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% (7/12) from the floor.</p><p>Queens (NC) Royals gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 23 of their 57 attempts. From two-point range, they managed just 39% shooting, going 15/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Queens allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 79% rate. Queens gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Ole Miss as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Rebels improved to 10-1 on the season with a 74-61 win over Southern on Tuesday. Ole Miss was a heavy favorite at -23, but while they secured the win, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, which was under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Ole Miss led 42-33 at halftime and outscored Southern 32-28 in the second half. While they controlled the game, the Rebels couldn’t pull away enough to cover the spread.</p><p>Ole Miss put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 42.9%.</p> <p>Jaylen Murray was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 18 points and 5 assists. The Rebels also got 11 offensive rebounds and 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Ole Miss allowing 61 points, the Rebels couldn’t capitalize on their defensive effort. They held the opposing team to 41% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ole Miss gave up 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. The Rebels also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 69%.</p>

Queens (NC) Royals vs Ole Miss Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

The NFL has center stage today, but there is some college basketball on the betting board as well. Some good games take place in the early window, but with the amount of lead time available, our focus here will be on the later games.

That includes a couple of conference clashes with St. John’s vs. Georgetown and Stanford vs. USC. We’ll break ‘em both down, even though the only similarities are that they are conference games and will take place after dinnertime on the East Coast.
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<h3><strong><u>St. John’s</u></strong><strong><u> Red Storm at Georgetown Hoyas (-1, 153.5)</u></strong></h3>
Tune into FS1 for this Big East tip at 7:30 p.m. with the Hoyas the ever-so-slight favorite at -1 with a total of 153.5 in this matchup. The Red Storm dropped their conference opener on Friday by a 77-68 score to Seton Hall. Now they’re further down the Atlantic seaboard to take on Georgetown in Washington D.C.

St. John’s picked a bad time to go 4-for-21 from 3 in that loss to Seton Hall. In the two losses for the Johnnies, they’ve had .899 and .944 points per possession. When the offense has been good, the wins have come, however BYU and Seton Hall are the two best teams St. John’s has played and they’ve lost both games.

Georgetown is also off to a 0-1 start in Big East play after a defeat at home against Villanova. The Hoyas did okay offensively against the Wildcats, but also allowed a season-worst 1.179 points per possession. Georgetown has played a couple of quality defensive games against UMBC and Coppin State and those have been the team’s only wins.

In all three defeats, the Hoyas allowed over 1.1 PPP. That seems like a reasonable ask of St. John’s, who has shot 53.6% from 2 and also 74.3% at the free throw line. Georgetown has shot the ball worse in their games. The Hoyas are also 305th in the nation in TO% on defense at 13.5%. They’ve also turned the ball over too much.

With extra possessions coming for St. John’s and a better offensive profile, they get the nod here at +1, but you might as well go ahead and take the +100 on the money line at BetOnline.
<h4><strong>Pick: St. John’s ML</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Stanford at USC (-1, 136)</u></strong></h3>
It has taken some time, but Jerod Haase has really built up this Stanford program and may have his best team yet as the Cardinal open up Pac-12 play. Stanford scored a huge commitment from Ziaire Williams, who is off to a bit of a slow start, but the Cardinal can rely on seniors Oscar da Silva and Daejon Davis to pick up the load. The 6-foot-9 da Silva is off to a 27-for-42 start from the floor through four games, even though USC has played three high-quality opponents in Alabama, UNC, and Indiana.

Stanford is just 2-2, but that’s a byproduct of the schedule in a lot of ways. On the other hand, UNC’s defense showed major flaws this past week against Iowa and Stanford only managed .889 PPP in that losing effort.

USC has not played a challenging schedule to date. The Trojans lost to UConn, the best team that they’ve played, by a 61-58 score in a game that was played to only 60 possessions. USC was out of its element in that one and also shot just 3-of-19 from deep. Andy Enfield’s team has been poor at the free throw line, but has shot better than 56% on two-pointers.

The Trojans are third in 2P% on defense at just 36.2%. They’ve played Cal Baptist, Montana, BYU, UConn, and UC Irvine, a lot of teams that tilt more towards the defensive side, much like Stanford.

That’s why USC is the pick in this one. Stanford will have to find some offensive efficiency under challenging conditions. The Cardinal are only shooting 31% from deep and USC has been stingy inside the arc.
<h4><strong>Pick: USC -1</strong></h4>

College Basketball Picks December 13: St. John's vs. Georgetown & Stanford vs. USC

<p>From Comerica Park in Detroit, we have the Nationals and Tigers facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET, and MASN will be televising this one.</p>

<p>The forecast looks good in Detroit on Wednesday, with clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s. The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Tigers are favored at -136 on the money line. Washington comes in with a record of 31-35, while the Tigers are 32-34.</p><h3>DETROIT TIGERS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline -136</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, June 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Tigers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Nationals vs Tigers series. Washington went into the matchup as slight underdogs at -104 and squeaked out a 5-4 win. The Nationals had a two-run 5th inning, and the Tigers could only muster one run in the 8th inning.</p>

<p>Detroit wasted a good outing from Kenta Maeda, as he gave up just one run in four innings of work for the Tigers. Andrew Chafin took the loss. Kyle Finnegan got the win out of the bullpen for the Nationals as Mitchell Parker only went 4 2/3 innings, giving up four hits and no earned runs.</p>

<p>Lane Thomas scored two runs and drove in two runs for the Nationals while going 1/2. Gio Urshela had a three-hit game for the Tigers. </p>
<h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is on a four-game winning streak, and they are 31-35 overall this season. The Nationals picked up a game on the Braves with their win yesterday and are now 15 games out of first place in the NL East. So far, they have gone 11-10 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 13-17 this year, and they are an even 18-18 on the road. As the underdog, the Nationals have gone 28-32 this year, and they are 3-3 when favored. Washington has an overall series record of 8-12-1 this year.</p><p>The Nationals are 40-26 against the run line this season, including a 24-12 mark on the road. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and have covered in four straight games as an underdog. Washington's average run margin on the season is -0.3 runs per game.</p><p>Washington Nationals games have been trending under this season, with a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game. The over/under record for the Nationals is 30-33, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. However, when the line is set at 7.5 runs, the record is 7-7. The over has hit in three straight games for the Nationals.</p><p>Washington is sending Jake Irvin to the mound today vs. the Tigers, and he will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run. In that start vs. the Braves, he went six innings and didn't give up a homer. Looking back at his last three outings, he has given up a total of four homers. Irvin's ERA for the season is 3.12, along with a record of 4-5. Out of his 13 starts, he has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 7.68 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has only allowed six homers.</p><p>Washington's offense has been led by CJ Abrams this season, as he is batting .245 and leads the team with 32 RBIs and 10 home runs, which is 12th best in the league. However, he is just 6/28 in his last seven games. Eddie Rosario is also struggling this season, hitting just .186. He does have seven homers but is just 23rd in the league in RBIs.</p>

<p>Lane Thomas and CJ Abrams both come into the game on five-game hitting streaks. Thomas is batting .278 over his last 10 games, while Abrams is just 6/28 in that stretch. As a team, the Nationals are 22nd in scoring at 4 runs per game and are just 21st in home runs.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit is 32-34 overall and trails the Guardians by 11.5 games in the AL Central. So far, they have gone 10-9 in AL Central games. The Tigers are looking to bounce back today, as they dropped the first game of the series vs. the Nationals. Overall, they are 9-8-4 in series this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers are 15-18 this year compared to a 17-16 mark on the road. Detroit has gone 16-14 as the favorite and 16-20 as the underdog. Their overall record includes a 4-6 mark over their last 10 games.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Detroit Tigers this season, it has been more profitable to take them as the underdog. They are 22-14 against the run line in those games, compared to just 7-23 as the favorite. The Tigers have an overall run line record of 29-37, with an average run differential of -0.1 runs per game. They have been slightly better on the road, going 18-15 against the run line, compared to 11-22 at home.</p><p>When the Detroit Tigers play at home, the over has hit in 38 of their 64 games this season. The over/under line for today's game against the Washington Nationals is set at 7.5 runs, and the combined run average in Tigers games this season is 8.5 runs per game. The over has hit in 11 of the 19 games this season when the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs. Detroit has hit the over in each of their last five games.</p><p>Right-hander Reese Olson is getting the start for the Tigers today as he faces the Nationals at home. So far this season, he has made 12 starts and has a record of 1-7. Olson's ERA is 3.43, and he has a WHIP of 1.20. In his 12 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Olson took the loss, giving up eight earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had only allowed one earned run in three straight starts. So far, he has allowed a total of three homers at home and has an ERA of 4.14 compared to 4.2 on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Overall, the Tigers are 18th in home runs and have a team batting average of just .229. One positive for the team is that they have been able to avoid strikeouts, as their 8 strikeouts per game is 20th in the league.</p>

<p>Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have been the Tigers' top power threats this season, with Greene leading the team with 11 homers and Carpenter right behind him with eight. Carpenter also has a team-high 29 RBIs and is batting .283. Greene has a batting average of .242 and an OBP of .339. Over his last six games, Gio Urshela has gone 7/23 and is currently on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 6/12/24

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>TOURNAMENT PREVIEW – WGC MEXICO</strong></span>

This week the world's best players head down to Mexico City to compete in the World Golf Classic – Mexico. World Golf Classic events are unique in that the field is based upon the Official World Golf Rankings which rewards points for performance on all tours, weighted according to field strength. This means that, similar to Majors, the field is made up of players from the USA, Europe, Asia and beyond. The top 50 in the OWGR gain automatic entry and the field is completed by adding the highest ranked players from a two-year span on the Euro and PGA tour, the top 2 on the Japan, Australasian, Sunshine and Asian Tour Order of Merits in 2018 and is finished off by adding the top ranked Mexican player in the OWGR. This leaves us with an elite field of 70 and a no cut event giving each player 4 rounds to compete. Before breaking down the course, let's quickly recap last week.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>GENESIS OPEN RECAP</strong></span>

Adam Scott held on down the stretch to secure an outright victory for readers, the first of 2020. Riviera proved to be one of the best tests in golf and the tournament as a whole was outstanding from start to finish. The cream really rose to the top in the first edition of the Genesis with invitational status with guys like Rory, Kuchar, DJ and Matsuyama all making a run and falling short. The fast and firm conditions made Sunday some of the most compelling golf we will see all year and it really provides a blueprint for courses that are looking to challenge golfers with obstacles other than length. Full tournament head to heads featured here went 2-1 and 4-2 overall capping off an extremely profitable week. Onto Mexico!

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>COURSE PREVIEW</strong></span>

The WGC – Mexico is played at Club Du Golf Chapultepec in the heart of Mexico City. Players will not only have to deal with Montezuma’s Revenge but also by far the highest altitude of any course these guys will play all season. The course is a par 71 that plays at over 7300 yards but with the course sitting at 7500 feet above sea level the players have said it actually plays closer to 6600 yards with players seeing 10-20% more distance on shots depending on which club is used.

Off the tee players are faced with a tight, tree lined fairways. Many European players have commented that the course feels like a Spanish or Italian style track which could account for the fact that Euros have seen a good amount of success here in years past. The course plays relatively straight forward, without many doglegs and due to the altitude players will be taking less than driver off the tee and finding fairways is a premium due to the dense tree lines that will block any wayward tee shots. We are back with the rather rare Kikuya fairways and rough, although players should be used to it by now playing it 3 of the last 5 weeks. Remember, around the greens it can be nasty.

Speaking of the greens, Chapultepec features Poa, the last time we will see the devilish surface for quite some time. That means more variance with the shorter putts due to the natural bumpiness of the greens, but I will say it is not as drastic as what is found with the West Coast Poa. This will also be the case when we head to the Northeast and encounter Poa again later in the season. The greens are rather small by Tour standards and players have commented that the slight undulations can be difficult to read. While I don’t expect to see the putting difficulty we did last week at Riv, players will need to be solid from 5 feet and in to have a chance in Mexico.

The Par 5s here are very scoreable, which gives bombers a slight advantage as they will have even less into these important holes. With conditions looking the same as the last two years in Mexico, it is fair to expect the same favorable scoring positions with the winner coming in anywhere from 16 to 20 under. This means we will need to look for guys who put themselves in position to make a lot of birdies. It is worth noting that 13 of the last 16 WGC winners worldwide have come in at 25-1 or less and considering the hefty purse that comes with winning a WGC, that makes sense. With that said, let's get to The Plays!

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>THE PLAYS</strong></span>

<strong>Xander Schauffele +2200 –</strong> With 13 of 15 WGC winners coming from 25-1 or less, it would be hard to leave the no cut event king off the card. If you look past his yearly missed cut at Torrey (hometown, distractions, who knows but he has sucked there) it is hard to find someone more due that Xander to notch his 5th win on Tour. A 2nd place finish at the Tour Championship to end last year was followed by a playoff loss to Rory at the WGC – HSBC in China and another playoff loss at the Tournament of Champions to Thomas. There is likely nothing here but that is 2 more close calls at no cut events to go along with his 3 no cut event wins. Interesting! His form is solid, gaining 5.6 strokes ball striking last week at the Genesis including a 2 under 69 when the course played its most difficult on Sunday. He struck it well enough to be right there last week, he just couldn’t get any putts to fall, losing over a stroke on the greens over the 4 days. He gained 10 strokes ball striking here last year, suggesting altitude will be no issue. Most readers know that I am a sucker for a ball striking machine that just needs a few putts to fall to content and Xander absolutely fits that bill this week and comes in as my favorite under 25-1 play.

<strong>Bryson DeChambeau +3000 –</strong> A 5th last week at the Genesis was all I needed to see to secure Masters ticket at 45-1 and I will gladly back him here at slightly lower odds in a far inferior field. I love hearing stories of guys dedicating themselves to changes in their game during the off season, while I’m sure many do, few talk about it. Bryson was open about his desire to gain more distance off the tee and devoted himself to getting stronger to achieve that goal. The results are there as he was first in SG:OTT at WMPO and 3rd at Riv. My issue came from the fact he lost almost 5 Strokes on Approach at the relatively easy WMPO, but his striking performance at the Genesis suggests that is fixed as he returned to his old superb approach form, gaining 3.5 strokes in the category last week. While last year was undoubtedly disappointing, a 2nd at the weak fielded 3M being his best finish, he is less than 2 years removed from wins at Jack’s Tournament and the first and second legs of the 2018 FedEx Cup. A return to that form seems imminent and I will always error on the side of pedigree (he also has US Amateur and NCAA Individual titles) when attempting to determine if a player will bounce back to past form. In a tournament where his new found distance could separate him from the field, I look for DeChambeau to be in the hunt come Sunday.

<strong>Carlos Ortiz Top 20 +285 –</strong> The University of Texas product will undoubtedly be a fan favorite in his home country of Mexico and he is coming into his first ever WGC event playing some incredible golf. In the field being the highest ranked Mexican player without an automatic invite (he should be thanking Ancer for being so good), Ortiz has jumped between the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour since he turned pro in 2013 but is now in his second full season playing with the big boys and has put together some impressive performances early on. He has made 10 of his last 11 cuts including back to back top 5 performances to close out 2019. What I like about Ortiz is that his game is solid all around. He has averaged positive strokes gained in each of the big 4 categories over his last 5, 10 and 20 tournaments. It is rare you see that kind of consistency with anyone outside of the elite players. Although he is not from Mexico City, my guess is he has plenty of familiarity with the course and the altitude adjustment should be a piece of cake for the Mexican National. Remember, the field is small this week and where you usually have to best 140+ guys to reach the top 20, this week that number is cut in half. At almost 3/1 I will gladly back a player with his form and familiarity.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>THE MATCHUP</strong></span>

<strong>2u Kurt Kitayama -1.5 (+120) o Chez Reavie –</strong> Reavie is in the midst of one of the worst ball striking stretches of his entire career. Do not be fooled by his 10th last week at the Genesis, he did so behind an unsustainable 6 strokes gained around the greens (meaning he must have chipped in a few times) and 3 strokes gained putting. Striking wise he lost over a stroke ball striking, something he has done 3 out of 5 events in 2020, missing the cut in all 3. Kitayama is little known to regular PGA Tour followers, but Euro enthusiasts are well aware of Kurt’s game. The UNLV product qualified for the 2019 Euro Tour and became the fastest player in history to record two Euro Tour wins, collecting his 2nd in just his 11th start. A T6 late last month in Dubai shows he has picked up right where he left off in 2019 where he fell just shy of winning Euro Tour Rookie of the Year. Kitayama can absolutely move it, ranking 6th in driving distance on on the Euro Tour last year and should benefit greatly from the high altitude. Kitayama is likely a name you should get accustomed to, as his goal is to play full time Stateside but for now we can get him at a discount vs an out of form Reavie.

That is it for this week! As always, thank you for reading and make sure you follow my Twitter <a href="https://www.twitter.com/jmazzjd"><strong>@jmazzjd</strong></a>. I’ll be releasing my full card there on Wednesday morning as well as any Outright adds tournament progresses.

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2020 WGC-Mexico Championship PGA Betting Odds & Free Picks

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dragons and Phoenix. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Phoenix at Schar Center in Elon, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The Dragons come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS ELON PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Elon Phoenix +8</p><p>This game will be played at Schar Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ELON PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Not only will Elon pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dragons Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against North Carolina A&T, Drexel enters their matchup against Elon as the favorite. This season, the Dragons have been favored in 11 games, going 8-3 in those matchups.</p>

<p>So far, Drexel has an overall record of 11-6, including a 4-0 mark in Coastal Athletic Association games. The team's average scoring margin on the road this season is +.3, and they have gone 5-5 away from home.</p><p>As the favorite, Drexel has gone 7-4 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dragons are 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road, Drexel has a 4-6 ATS mark this year and they are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.</p><p>So far this season, Drexel's over/under record is 5-10-1. The average over/under line in their games is 135 and the average scoring total is 134.1. Today's over/under line of 139.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games. Currently, their last three games have an over/under record of 1-2 and their last five games have an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>Against North Carolina A&T, the Drexel had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 72.8 points per game. They scored 67 points and posted a field goal percentage of 48.3% in the game. The team's top scorer is Justin Moore, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 13, while Amari Williams also maintains a PPG average of 11.6 leading up to the game.</p><p>The Dragons' defense is presently ranked 20th nationally, allowing an average of 63.1 points per contest. Drexel will look once again to perform well on defense, holding North Carolina A&T to just 38% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Are Elon Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Elon enters this game as the underdog, as they have been in nine of their 16 games this season. So far, they have gone 1-8 as the underdog, and they have been much better at home compared to on the road. The Phoenix are a perfect 4-0 at home this season and have won their last four games at home.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Elon has struggled on the road, going just 2-8 and losing their last six road games. Their average scoring margin on the road is -9.1 points per game compared to +7.0 points per game at home.</p><p>Elon has an ATS record of 6-8 this season and they are 2-2 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Phoenix have a mark of 3-7 vs. the spread. At home this season, Elon has gone 3-5 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Elon's games this season (148). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 141 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Elon offense finished with just 62 points vs. Charleston. For the game, they hit 6/28 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 34.3%. Offensively, the Phoenix hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 156th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 112nd in terms of percentage and 91st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Phoenix's defense holds the 259th rank in the nation, allowing 75.9 points per game. Against Charleston in their most recent game, the Elon defense gave up a total of 80 points while allowing Charleston to hit 41% of their shots.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs Elon Phoenix Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Gators. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 170.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ospreys Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after a 95-81 road loss to UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Ospreys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 52 points in the same period, preventing them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>North Florida put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. They connected on 30% of their 40 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the free-throw line, they hit 77.3%, going 17-for-22.</p> <p>The Ospreys had 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, with Toyaz Solomon leading the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jordan Marsh added 19 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Ospreys couldn't contain their opponents inside, as they shot 63% on two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 69%. The Ospreys gave up 12 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-0 this season with a 90-84 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Gators, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Florida led 46-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.</p><p>The Gators put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.4%, going 19-for-27.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts. Will Richard was efficient, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Florida's defense giving up 84 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 28 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Gators struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 13 free throws, shooting 68%. The Gators also gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes in this one.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Islanders winning this one 4-3.</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>Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Islanders?</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 12-14-7 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Trailing 2-0, Casey Cizikas got the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal for New York, cutting the deficit to 3-2 before the Rangers pulled away.</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. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist, with Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also contributing assists.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net twice in the second period, with Cizikas' goal coming 4:38 into the period and Nelson scoring with just 8 seconds left.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the second period after they had cut the Rangers' lead to 2-1. The Islanders made it 3-2 late in the second, but their defense gave up two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Toronto’s latest game ended in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 21-10-2. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for only 3.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up for Toronto with just 52 seconds left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander found the net for the 9th time this season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. The Maple Leafs registered 28 shots on goal and had 10 giveaways.</p> <p>Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th. After Nylander’s first-period goal, Toronto was unable to score again in regulation or overtime.</p><p>Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Maple Leafs' defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Toronto's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Blue Devils and Pioneers face off at 2:00 ET on NEC. The Pioneers are hosting the game at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. The over/under for this Northeast conference contest is set at 144 points, with Sacred Heart being favored by -2.5 at home against Central Connecticut State.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Central Connecticut State Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Central Connecticut State comes into this game with a 16-10 record, including a 9-2 mark in Northeast Conference play. They have won three straight games and are 8-6 on the road this season.</p>

<p>For the year, the Blue Devils have been the underdog 12 times, going 5-7 in those games. Their average scoring margin on the road is +1.0 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Central Connecticut State has been excellent vs. the spread this season, going 8-3-1. Their overall ATS mark is 15-6-1. On the road, the Blue Devils have an ATS record of 11-2-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread in their last five road games.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Central Connecticut State games sits at 11-11, and the average scoring total in their games is 139.6 points. Today's over/under line of 144 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (139.5). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 136 points compared to their season average of 139.6 points per game.</p><p>The Central Connecticut State offense is coming off a game where they scored 73 points against Wagner. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.9% and connected on 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Allan Jeanne-Rose, who is averaging 14.9 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Jordan Jones also maintains a PPG average of 12.8 heading into game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Central Connecticut State defense is giving up an average of 66.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.8 threes per game vs. Sacred Heart. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.3%.</p><h3>Are the Pioneers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>At home this season, Sacred Heart is 9-3, and they have won seven straight games at home. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2. On the year, they have been favored in 17 games, going 11-6.</p>

<p>Overall, the Pioneers are 14-14, and they have won two games in a row. Through 28 games, they have gone 8-5 in Northeast Conference play.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Sacred Heart has gone 10-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Pioneers have an ATS mark of 7-3. At home, they are 8-4 vs. the spread this year and 6-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Sacred Heart games is 15-11. Across their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points, which is slightly below the average over/under line of 146.7 for their games this year. Over their last 10 games, their over/under record is 7-3.</p><p>Sacred Heart finished with 99 points in their game against Fairleigh Dickinson. This total surpasses their season-average of 74.3 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Pioneers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 20.6 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.</p><p>On the defensive side, Sacred Heart is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.2 points per game. Sacred Heart's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Fairleigh Dickinson offense to knock down 61% of their shots on their way to putting up 91 points.</p>

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<p>ESPN is covering the ReliaQuest Bowl matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines, set for 12:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Despite being the designated home team, Michigan comes in with a 7-5 record, while Alabama is 9-3. The over/under line is 43.5 points, and Alabama is the heavy favorite at -11.5 points.</p><h3>ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan Wolverines +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 12:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Alabama Crimson Tide winning this one by a score of 27 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Alabama Crimson Tide to win, our ATS pick is to take the Michigan Wolverines at +11.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Alabama Crimson Tide Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Alabama enters Week 1 against Michigan with a 9-3 record, having gone 6-0 at home and 2-3 on the road. They’ve been favored in 10 of their 12 games, holding a 7-3 record as the favorite. At home, they are 5-0 as favorites, but on the road, they’ve gone 2-3 when favored.</p><p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 6-5, with a 4-2 mark at home and 2-3 on the road. Alabama is 5-5 against the spread as the favorite this season, and they’ve covered once as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 43.5 points, the lowest they’ve seen this season. Alabama’s games have averaged a 53.8-point line, with an average total of 52.8 points per game.</p><p>Alabama’s offense is averaging 35.5 points per game, placing them 15th in the nation, and they are ranked 13th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Their third-down conversion rate is impressive, ranking 11th at 48.7%, and they are 21st in completion percentage at 65.5%.</p> <p>Jalen Milroe leads the team with 2,657 passing yards and a 66% completion rate. He has thrown 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, with a passer rating of 98. Jam Miller has rushed for 641 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Ryan Williams has 857 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 45 catches.</p><p>Alabama's defense, ranked 8th nationally, is giving up just 17.2 points per game this season. In their recent game against Auburn, they allowed 14 points but forced two interceptions. Auburn managed 399 total yards, including 301 passing yards, but Alabama held them to 98 rushing yards on 23 attempts.</p><p></p><p>On average, Alabama's defense has allowed 141.9 rushing yards per game and 191.2 passing yards. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 61% of their passes, with a passer rating of 73.4 against Alabama, which ranks 23rd nationally.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Michigan Wolverines Upset The Alabama Crimson Tide?</h3><p>Michigan enters Week 13 with a 7-5 record, hosting Alabama. They've been strong at home, going 6-2, but have struggled on the road at 1-3. The Wolverines are 5-1 as favorites this season and 2-4 as underdogs.</p> <p></p><p>Michigan’s ATS record is 5-7, with a +1.8 average scoring margin. They are 2-4 against the spread as favorites and 3-3 as underdogs.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 7-5, with an average line of 42.1 points. This week’s line is 43.5, and their games have averaged 42.8 points per contest.</p><p>Michigan’s offense has struggled heading into their week 1 matchup against Alabama, ranking 82nd in points per game with 22.2 and 79th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has been a major issue, averaging just 133.6 yards per game, which places them 127th nationally. Davis Warren, their quarterback, has thrown nine interceptions compared to six touchdowns, and his passer rating is 69.</p> <p></p><p>Warren has thrown for 1,126 yards this season, completing 63.5% of his passes. Michigan is 98th in passing attempts per game. On the ground, they average 161.3 rushing yards per game. Kalel Mullings leads the rushing attack with 948 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.</p><p>Michigan's defense played a crucial role in their recent 13-10 victory over Ohio State, allowing just 10 points. They limited the Buckeyes to 252 total yards, including 77 rushing yards on 26 attempts, and forced two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Michigan's defense ranks 8th nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up just 93.2 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 61.2% completion rate and 218.3 passing yards per game against Michigan.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

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<p>On the road this season, the Flames have gone 13-11-4, and they have won their last five road games. As the underdog, Calgary has gone 13-12-3 this season and has won their last three games when not favored.</p></p><p>On the road, the Flames have a puck line record of 16-12, and their puck line record for the entire season is 27-25. So far, Calgary has 16 wins by multiple goals and 14 losses by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, the Flames have a puck line record of 8-2, and their average scoring margin on the road is +.1 goals per game. As the underdog, Calgary's puck line record is 20-8, and they have won their last three games vs. the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Calgary have an average of 6.2 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Flames come in with a record of 29-22-1.</p><p>The Flames are 3-0 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.</p><p>Offensively, the Flames come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 14th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 10th position in the league. The Calgary offense is ranked 26th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 4th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Calgary's offense is Blake Coleman. Coming into the game he has 21 goals, ranking 34th in the NHL. Coleman also comes into the game with 22 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers come into the season ranked 26th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.1 shots per game against New York. For the season, they are ranked 24th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 32 starts this season. His record at this point is 17-13, and his save percentage is 0.894%.</p><h3>Does New York Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Rangers have been strong, going 17-7-0. Overall, New York is 33-16-3 and has won four straight games. In the Eastern Conference, they are in third place and first in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Rangers are 6-4, and in games where they have been favored, they have gone 26-13-2.</p>

<p>Through 52 games, New York has 69 points. In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers are in third place and first in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last three games, New York is 3-0, and they have won two straight games where they have been favored.</p></p><p>At home, the Rangers have a puck line record of 10-14 and their average scoring margin is +.5 goals per game. So far, New York has gone 25-27 against the puck line, and they have 19 wins by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten home games, the Rangers have a puck line record of 5-5, and their average scoring margin when favored is +.3 goals per game. In their last ten games as the favorite, New York has gone just 15-26 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, New York's games have an average of 6.1 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under performance of 27-22-3.</p><p>The Flames are 3-0 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.</p><p>On offense, the Rangers are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. New York's offense is currently ranked 7th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the league.</p><p>New York's leading goal scorer is Artemi Panarin. So far this season, he has 31 goals, placing him 6th in the NHL. Panarin also comes into the game with 37 assists.</p><p>The Rangers defense is currently 26th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.1 shots per game against New York. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 24th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Igor Shesterkin comes into the game having made 33 starts this season. So far, his record is 20-12 and he has a save percentage of 0.837%.</p>

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<p>Army is the heavy favorite in this week five matchup against Temple, with a -13.5 point spread in their favor. The game is set for 7:30 ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and ESPN will be handling the broadcast. The over/under line is at 45.5 points. Army comes in with a 3-0 record, while Temple is looking to bounce back from their 1-3 start to the season.</p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field at 7:30 ET on Thursday, September 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Army Black Knights winning this one by a score of 32 to 20</li><li>Even though we like the Army Black Knights to win, our ATS pick is to take the Temple Owls at +13.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Army Black Knights Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Army is off to a perfect 3-0 start, with their most recent victory coming at home against Rice. The Black Knights, favored by -7.5, not only won but also covered the spread, defeating Rice 37-14. The over/under line for the game was 43.5 points, but the teams combined for 51 points.</p><p></p><p>Army dominated from the start, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and then exploding for 21 unanswered points in the second quarter. The Black Knights led 28-0 at halftime and extended their lead to 37-7 before Rice added a late score in the third quarter.</p><p>Army's offense was led by quarterback Bryson Daily, who completed 66.7% of his passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Daily's passer rating for the game was 146.76. On the ground, Daily was also the team's leading rusher, gaining 145 yards on 23 carries and scoring three rushing touchdowns.</p> 
<p>The Black Knights' offense put up 411 yards of total offense, with 291 of those yards coming on the ground. Army's rushing attack was effective, finding the end zone three times on the ground and twice through the air. Noah Short led the team in receiving with two catches for 47 yards.</p><p>Army's defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Rice to just 41 rushing yards on 13 attempts. The Black Knights' defense allowed 256 passing yards on 29 completions, but they also came up with two interceptions. Overall, Army gave up 297 total yards and 14 points in the game.</p><h3>Are The Temple Owls Going Win In At Upset At Lincoln Financial Field</h3><p>Temple is looking to build off of their 45-29 win over Utah State, which improved their record to 1-3 for the season. The Owls were +6.5 point underdogs but managed to win outright, covering the spread. The game’s over/under was set at 53.5 points, and the teams combined for 74 points, surpassing the total.</p><p></p><p>After a scoreless first quarter, Temple took a 21-17 lead by halftime. Utah State then went up 24-21 in the third quarter, but the Owls outscored the Aggies 21-8 in the fourth to come out on top.</p><p>Temple's offense was led by quarterback Evan Simon in their 45-29 victory, as he threw for 271 yards and five touchdowns, completing 63% of his passes. Simon's top target was Dante Wright, who caught three passes for 116 yards and a touchdown.</p> 
<p>The Owls' offense totaled 453 yards, with 182 yards coming on the ground. Simon also contributed to the rushing attack, gaining 49 yards on 11 carries and scoring one of Temple's two rushing touchdowns.</p><p>Temple's defense will need to tighten up after allowing 479 total yards and 29 points in their most recent game. Utah State's offense found success on the ground, rushing for 186 yards and two touchdowns. The Owls' secondary also had a tough time, giving up 293 passing yards and two touchdowns, while managing to come up with one interception.</p>

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<p>Alex Tuch scored the Sabres' only goal, which came at 11:39 in the first period. Buffalo’s defense held the Red Wings scoreless until the 7:49 mark of the second period, when Dylan Larkin tied the game. Larkin then added another goal for Detroit at 14:38 in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their recent 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the team's only goal. Tuch's 5th goal of the season came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a strong first period, allowing no goals, but they gave up two in the second, both on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Boston moved above .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 17-14-4. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 total goals fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense was limited to two goals in their 2-0 victory over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd on a power play. The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Boston's goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following at the 10:03 mark. Charlie McAvoy picked up his 3rd assist of the season, while Brad Marchand earned his 7th assist on Coyle's power-play goal.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits. They also blocked 27 shots from the Kraken.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

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

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the 9-18 Portland Trail Blazers will be in San Antonio to take on the 14-13 Spurs. The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are 11th. San Antonio is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The game can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-153 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Lock in a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers improved to 9-18 on the season with a 126-124 win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Portland, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 250, exceeding the over/under line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Portland turned things around after a 10-0 run by Denver, which extended the score from 66-59 to 76-59. The Blazers responded by outscoring the Nuggets 38-21 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 104-87 lead into the 4th. Denver made a push in the final quarter, outscoring Portland 37-22, but the Blazers held on for the win.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points and 10 assists, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 4 threes in the Trail Blazers' win over the Nuggets. Shaedon Sharpe added 27 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Portland connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 46.4% overall. Jerami Grant scored 10 of his 13 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough defensive outing, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a win over the Nuggets, even after allowing 124 points. Portland gave up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Denver to 21 points.</p> <p>Portland's defense allowed the Nuggets to shoot 54% from the field and 44% from three, with Denver hitting 15 threes. The Blazers sent the Nuggets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>San Antonio moved to 14-13 on the season with a 133-126 win over the Hawks on Thursday. The Spurs were favored by one point and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 259 points went well over the 233.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 13-0 run by the Hawks, the Spurs responded by outscoring Atlanta 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. San Antonio entered the 4th quarter with a 90-87 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 42-point performance, including 7 threes at 46.7%, led the Spurs to a win over the Hawks. Devin Vassell added 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points. San Antonio connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 48.5% overall.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, with 8 more in OT. Chris Paul also came up big in the 4th, scoring 7 of his 12 points, and added 3 more in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they allowed 126 points on 47% shooting from the Hawks.</p> <p>San Antonio had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Spurs sent the Hawks to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Spurs finished with 15 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>The final event of the season for the PGA Tour will be taking place this weekend as it’s time for the Tour Championship. This event is reserved for the top 30 players in the standings, and there will be a big advantage for those that have had the best years up to this point.&nbsp;</p>



<p>All of the action is going to be taking place at the East Lake Golf Course, and this is a course that has been challenging to players in the past. Scottie Scheffler will have the biggest advantage to start the weekend, but there is no guarantee that he will come away with a win.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at some of the top odds, and a prediction as to how things will play out this weekend.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dynamic Duo Sitting on Top</h2>



<p>When looking at the betting odds to win the Tour Championship, there are two golfers that are well ahead of the rest of the field. That is how things have played out throughout the year as well, and those two players will now have a big advantage.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Scottie Scheffler will start with a score of -10 this weekend, and that will give him a two-stroke lead over the rest of the field. That can be seen in the betting odds as well as Scheffler is the clear betting favorite at +110 (<a href="/s/betdsi/">at BetDSI</a>).</p>



<p>While most would agree the Scheffler is the best player on the PGA Tour, you could make a strong case for Xander Schauffele as well. Schauffele will begin the weekend at -8, and he is sitting at +230 to come away with a win this weekend.&nbsp;</p>



<p>These two could easily be battling it out all weekend long, but there are other golfers that will be trying to break through in a big way.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Some Top Contenders</h2>



<p>Hideki Mastuyama has been playing well during the playoffs, but he is starting this weekend at a big disadvantage. The odds for Matsuyama are sitting at +1200, but that still means that he is a significant underdog.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The odds just continue to fall off from there, and making up ground just won’t be easy at East Lake. Rory McIlroy is another player that is always in the mix, but at some point he has to start winning tournaments.&nbsp;</p>



<p>McIlroy is at +1600, and then it is Ludvig Aberg at +1800. That really ends the group of top contenders, and then you will be looking to back on a big underdog from a wide range of players.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Picking a Winner</h2>



<p>There just isn’t a ton of value in betting on Scheffler this weekend, and he is starting with a sizable advantage on the rest of the field. Scheffler just hasn’t been playing his best golf since the Paris Olympics, and others will be able to take advantage.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you are going to bet on this event then you will want to jump on Xander Schauffele at +230 as he will catch his rival and end the year with a massive tournament win.&nbsp;</p>



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