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<p>At 9:30 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (18-18) will look to snap their two-game losing streak as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (18-16) at Fiserv Forum. ESPN will broadcast this non-conference matchup.</p>

<p>On the moneyline, the Bucks (-206) are favored by 5.5 points over the Spurs (+174). The over/under line for this game is set at 222 points.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-133 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can San Antonio Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>San Antonio’s season record dropped to 18-18 after a 114-110 road loss to the Bulls on Monday. The Spurs were favored by 3 points but couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 224 points fell short of the 236.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>San Antonio led 95-82 going into the 4th quarter but managed only 15 points in the final period while allowing the Bulls to score 32. An 11-0 run by Chicago early in the 4th helped them close the gap from 79-63 to 79-74, setting the stage for their comeback.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 23 points and 14 rebounds in their 114-110 loss to the Bulls, hitting 4 threes at 36.4%. Chris Paul added 18 points and 9 assists, while Julian Champagnie chipped in 12 points, also knocking down 4 threes at 44.4%.</p> <p>San Antonio connected on 15 threes as a team, shooting 32.6% from deep and 46.3% overall. Wembanyama scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Paul added 7 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Spurs started strong defensively, holding the Bulls to just 20 points in the 1st quarter, but they couldn’t maintain that momentum, giving up 30 points in the 2nd and 32 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, they allowed 114 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, San Antonio gave up 13 threes on 33% shooting. The Bulls also went 13/15 from the free-throw line. The Spurs finished with 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 12 blocks.</p><h3>Does Milwaukee Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 18-16 this season with a 128-104 win over the Raptors on Monday. Milwaukee, favored by 6 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points of 232 just went over the pre-game line of 231.</p> <p>A 17-0 run by the Bucks turned the score from 13-11 to 30-11, setting the tone for the game. Milwaukee led 66-47 at halftime and 99-75 after three quarters. The teams played evenly in the 4th, each scoring 29 points.</p><p>The Bucks shot 57.3% from the field and hit 22 threes at a 50% clip in their win over the Raptors. Damian Lillard led the way with 25 points, knocking down 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bobby Portis added 20 points, hitting 4 threes at 66.7%, while Gary Trent Jr. contributed 17 points. Lillard scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, and Trent added 10 in the 2nd.</p><p>The Bucks' defense shined on Monday, holding the Raptors to 104 points. Milwaukee started strong, giving up just 19 points in the 1st quarter, and maintained their defensive effort throughout, allowing 28 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>Milwaukee limited Toronto's three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes on 25% shooting. The Raptors went to the line 21 times, hitting 13 free throws. The Bucks also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

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<p>The Racers and Panthers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Northern Iowa as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>MURRAY STATE RACERS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at McLeod Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Murray State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Racers improved to 7-7 on the season with a 66-59 road win over Drake on Sunday. Murray State entered the game as +10 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 26-26 tie at halftime, the Racers outscored Drake 40-33 in the second half. The total points for the game were 125, just under the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Murray State's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 65%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and hit 46.7% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-15 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Racers made 15 of 20 attempts, good for 75%.</p> <p>Terence Harcum led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Kylen Milton added 15 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Isaia Howard was also efficient, making 6-of-8 shots, including his only three-point attempt, and finishing with 13 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, Murray State held their opponent to 59 points on 41% shooting from the field, including 45% from two-point range with 17 made shots out of 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Racers limited their opponent to 4 threes on 14 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws (72%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Panthers?</h3><p>Northern Iowa’s season record dropped to 8-6 after a 80-73 road loss to Valparaiso on Saturday. The Panthers, who entered the game as -4.5 favorites, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 43-36 at halftime, Northern Iowa couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 37 points after the break. The total points for the game ended at 153, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Northern Iowa put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, thanks to strong two-point shooting at 66.7% (20/30), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% (5/20) of their threes.</p> <p>Tytan Anderson led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro added 20 points, hitting 50% of his threes (2/4), while Tyler Schmidt contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Even with Northern Iowa giving up 80 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team connecting on 16 of 30 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northern Iowa's defense saw their opponent hit 9 of 29 attempts, good for 31%. The Panthers also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 87%. Northern Iowa gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Murray State Racers vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Falcons and Wolf Pack. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 132 points, and the Wolf Pack are favored to win at home against the Falcons.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Wolf Pack.</li><li>Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like Air Force at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Air Force Have A Chance at Lawlor Events Center?</h3><p>Through 13 games this season, Air Force has a 7-6 record, including a 0-1 mark in Mountain West play. They have lost their last four games, and their record as the underdog is 1-3.</p>

<p>On the road, the Falcons are 3-1, and their average scoring margin is +7.5 points per game. They have won their last two road games, and over their last 10 road games, they are 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog, Air Force has gone just 1-3 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Falcons are 4-6 vs. the spread. On the road, Air Force has an ATS mark of just 2-2 this year and they are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 road contests.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in Air Force's games this season (134.4). So far, 5 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 152 points.</p><p>The Air Force offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 60 points versus Utah State. During the game, they attempted 14 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 43.8%. The top scorer for the Falcons was Rytis Petraitis with 15 points, while Jeffery Mills also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At this time, the Falcons' defense is positioned 79th in the country, permitting 66.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.7 threes per game vs. Nevada. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.2%.</p><h3>Will Nevada Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Fresno State by a score of 72-57, Nevada comes into this game with a record of 14-1. They have won seven straight games and are 1-0 in Mountain West play. At home, the Wolf Pack are a perfect 8-0 this season and have won their last eight games.</p>

<p>So far, Nevada has been favored in 13 of their 15 games, going 12-1 in those matchups. On the year, their average scoring margin at home is +21.9 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2.</p><p>Overall, Nevada has an ATS record of 11-4 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 5-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wolf Pack are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Nevada games is 7-8 and today's line of 132 is lower than the average OU line in their games (144.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points and the over/under record during that stretch is 1-2.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 79.1 points per game, the Nevada had a below average performance. They scored 72 points against Fresno State and had a field goal percentage of 42.9%. For the season, the Nevada offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 47%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 5.9 made three's per contest.</p><p>This season, the Nevada defense has been impressive, holding the 30th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Fresno State, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 57 points vs. Nevada.</p>

Air Force Falcons vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Salukis and Bruins face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Belmont being favored by -11.5 at home against Southern Illinois.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS BELMONT BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curb Event Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have Belmont winning straight-up, we like Southern Illinois at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Salukis Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Illinois dropped to 3-10 on the season after a tough 85-54 road loss to Illinois State on Sunday. The Salukis entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 31 points.</p> 

<p>They trailed 44-23 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the 140.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 36.8% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 23.8% (5/21) from beyond the arc, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 42.1%. Free-throw shooting was also a problem, with the Salukis making just 43.5% of their attempts (10/23).</p> <p>Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each scored 17 points, with Kinziger shooting 85.7% overall and 75.0% from three-point range. Daugherty hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from deep. Jordan Davis added 13 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 50.0% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points on 60% shooting from the field. Their opponents were highly efficient inside, converting 78% of their two-point attempts (18/23).</p> <p>The Salukis also allowed 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% success rate. From the free-throw line, their opponents went 10/13, hitting 76% of their shots. Southern Illinois limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Bruins Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Belmont Bruins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Belmont improved to 9-5 on the season with a 92-87 home win over UIC on Saturday, January 4th. The Bruins were -6 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 179, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.</p> 

<p>Belmont led 46-43 at halftime and scored another 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points to UIC.</p><p>Belmont's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 92 points with a field goal percentage of 47.8%. They connected on 12 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 41.4% from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 18 for an 88.9% rate.</p> <p>Jonathan Pierre led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Carter Whitt added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. The Bruins also got 18 points each from Isaiah Walker and Ahmad Henderson, who knocked down 4 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Belmont's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 20/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Belmont allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 88% clip. Belmont gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Southern Illinois Salukis vs Belmont Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Aggies and Sooners are set to face off at 9:00 ET on SECN. The Sooners will host the game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Texas A&M.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Texas A&M Shock Everyone at Lloyd Noble Center?</h3><p>The Aggies improved to 12-2 on the season with an 80-60 win over Texas on Saturday. Playing at home, Texas A&M entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just under the 142.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Texas A&M dominated the second half, outscoring the Longhorns 43-23.</p><p>Texas A&M put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a standout, hitting 65.8% (25/38), but they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 2 of 19 attempts for 10.5%.</p> <p>The Aggies were solid at the free-throw line, making 24 of 32 attempts (75%). Zhuric Phelps led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Pharrel Payne added 15 points, shooting 83.3% from the field.</p><p>Texas A&M's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opponent to shoot 47% from the field. Despite that, the Aggies held them to just 2 made threes on 19 attempts, a 10% success rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Texas A&M's opponent shot 65%, hitting 25 of 38 two-point attempts. The Aggies also sent them to the line 32 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 75% clip. Texas A&M allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Sooners Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Oklahoma's perfect season came to an end on Saturday, as they fell to 13-1 after a 107-79 road loss to Alabama. The Sooners entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 186 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 166.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 48-29 at halftime. Despite scoring 50 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t slow down Alabama, who put up 59 points after the break.</p><p>Oklahoma's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field. They hit just 26.3% from three-point range, going 5-for-19, but were strong inside, connecting on 56.2% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Mark Sears led the way with 22 points and 10 assists, despite shooting 38.5% overall and 16.7% from deep. Jalon Moore added 20 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts and shooting 64.3% from the field.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 107 points on 50% shooting. Opponents hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 29/47.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma allowed 9 threes on 29 attempts (31%). They also sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws (73%).</p>

Texas A&M Aggies vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-146) will host the Oklahoma City Thunder (+124) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 3 points and will be looking to extend their 10-game win streak.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on ESPN. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 228 points.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -3</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-108 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Thunder Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 30-5 on the season with a 105-92 win over the Celtics on Sunday. Oklahoma City, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 197 points fell well below the 225-point line.</p> <p>Boston led 65-55 at halftime, but the Thunder’s defense took over, holding the Celtics to 27 points in the second half. Oklahoma City outscored Boston 29-12 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a win over the Celtics with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 47.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Aaron Wiggins added 15 points, also connecting on 3 threes at 50%, while Luguentz Dort contributed 14 points, making 4 threes at 44.4%.</p> <p>Oklahoma City hit 16 threes as a team, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc, despite an overall field goal percentage of 44.8%. Dort scored 11 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 7 in the final period.</p><p>After giving up 65 points in the first half, the Thunder’s defense clamped down in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 27 points to the Celtics in a 105-92 win. Oklahoma City held Boston to 36% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder were especially effective at defending the three, with the Celtics making only 9 threes on 19% shooting. Oklahoma City also recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can The Cavaliers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 31-4 this season with a 115-105 win over the Hornets on Sunday. Cleveland was favored by 16 points at home, but Charlotte kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game came in at 220, falling short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was a 10-0 run by the Cavaliers, which stretched their lead from 34-25 to 44-25. Cleveland led 91-78 going into the 4th quarter, but the Hornets outscored them 27-24 in the final period.</p><p>Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 25 points and 4 made threes at 57.1% shooting in their win over the Hornets, while Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell each contributed 19 points. Allen was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 90% of his shots, and Mitchell added 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.</p> <p>The Cavs made 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.8%. Garland scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Mitchell added 9 in the 3rd and another 8 in the 4th.</p><p>The Cavaliers held the Hornets to 105 points on Sunday, allowing 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd. Charlotte scored 30 in the 3rd, but Cleveland limited them to 27 in the 4th to secure the win.</p> <p>Defensively, the Cavaliers held the Hornets to 41% shooting, including 35% from three-point range, where Charlotte made 15 threes. Cleveland sent the Hornets to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Cavaliers also recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Broncos are +358 on the money line as they head to Buffalo to take on the Bills in a Wild Card round matchup. The Bills are the heavy favorite at -468, with the Broncos at +8.5 on the point spread. The game is being televised on CBS, with a 1:00 ET kickoff at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. The over/under line is set at 47 points.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Broncos +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Broncos winning this one by a score of 32 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Broncos winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Denver finished the regular season with a 10-7 record, placing them 3rd in the AFC West and 7th in the conference. After starting the season ranked 17th in our power rankings, the Broncos went 4-5 on the road and 6-2 at home. Against the spread, they were 12-5, including an 8-0 record as favorites. Their O/U record was 11-6, with their games averaging 43.3 points (O/U line: 41.3).</p> <p>In week 18, the Broncos bounced back from two straight losses with a 38-0 win over the Chiefs. They were 11-point favorites and covered the spread, but the 38 points fell short of the 40.5-point O/U line. In week 17, Denver lost 30-24 to the Bengals, and in week 16, they fell 34-27 to the Chargers.</p><p>Heading into the Wild Card round, the Broncos rank 16th in our offensive power rankings. They are 10th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 25, and 19th in yards per game, with 324.6. Denver ranks 20th in passing yards per game (212.4) and 16th in rushing yards per game (112.2), while ranking 13th in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 22nd in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 3, Bo Nix threw for 216 yards on 25/36 passing, after throwing for 246 yards in week 2 and 138 yards in week 1. Courtland Sutton led the team with 7 catches for 68 yards in week 3, and Tyler Badie had 9 carries for 70 yards. Denver scored 14 points in the 1st quarter against the Buccaneers, but only managed 6 points the rest of the game.</p><p>Denver's defense was dominant in their 38-0 win over the Chiefs, allowing just 98 yards. The Broncos' secondary was outstanding, holding the Chiefs to 71 yards passing and not allowing a single point. They also limited Kansas City to a 58.8% completion percentage and allowed just a 4.2 yards per attempt.</p><p></p><p>Against the run, the Broncos gave up only 27 yards on 11 attempts. They recorded five sacks and held the Chiefs to a 11.1% third-down conversion rate. Denver also had nine more quarterback hits than the Chiefs in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Bills finished the season 13-4, putting them 2nd in the AFC and 1st in the AFC East. After back-to-back losses in weeks 4 and 5, Buffalo bounced back with three straight wins, including a 37-point victory over the Jaguars in week 3. They also took down the Dolphins in week 2 and the Cardinals in week 1, but they couldn’t cover the 6.5-point spread against Arizona, winning by 6.</p> <p>Buffalo is 10-7 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of +9.2 points. Their O/U record is 11-6, with the over hitting in their last two games. The average line in Bills games has been 46.3 points, while the teams have combined for 52.5 points per game.</p><p>Josh Allen is coming off a big game in week 3, throwing for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns with a passer rating of 142 against the Jaguars. He has not thrown an interception in his first three games this season. Khalil Shakir led the team with 6 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown in week 3.</p> <p>Buffalo is averaging 30.9 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NFL, and they are 10th in yards per game with 359.1. They rank 7th in 3rd down conversions but have struggled in the red zone, ranking 30th in conversion percentage.</p><p>In the Bills' 23-16 loss to the Patriots, Buffalo's defense allowed 232 passing yards on 22 completions. Despite this, they did force New England to a 33.3% third-down conversion rate. The Patriots finished with 309 total yards, and Buffalo limited them to 77 rushing yards on 30 attempts.<p></p>Buffalo's defense managed one sack and had more quarterback hits and tackles for loss than the Patriots. New England did find the endzone once through the air, and opposing quarterbacks completed 73.3% of their passes against the Bills.</p>

Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25

<p>The Ravens are heavily favored at -530 on the money line as they face the Steelers in an AFC North playoff matchup. The game, which kicks off at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th, is being televised by AMZN. The Ravens are -9.5 point favorites, with the over/under line set at 45.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Ravens -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE RAVENS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ravens winning this one by a score of 28 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Ravens winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>After ending the regular season with four straight losses, the Steelers bounced back in week 1, defeating the Falcons 18-10. Pittsburgh entered the game as 4-point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with an 8-point win. The combined scoring of 28 points fell short of the 43-point line, marking the second straight under for the Steelers.</p> <p>Pittsburgh finished the regular season with a 10-7 record, placing them 6th in our power rankings. Against the spread, they went 11-6, with a +1.9 average scoring margin. Their O/U record was 8-9, with their games averaging 42.8 points compared to a 42-point line.</p><p>Heading into the Wild Card round, the Steelers rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.4 points per game, and sit 23rd in total yards per game with 319.4. Pittsburgh leans heavily on the run game, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game. Najee Harris, who is questionable with a concussion, has rushed for 1,043 yards and 6 touchdowns this season.</p> <p>In the passing game, the Steelers rank 27th in passing yards per game and 25th in attempts. Justin Fields threw for 245 yards (25/32) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in week 3. Calvin Austin III led the team with 95 receiving yards on 4 catches, including a touchdown.</p><p>In the Steelers' 19-17 loss to the Bengals, they gave up 314 yards and 37 completions in the passing game. Despite this, they did manage to sack the quarterback four times and came away with one interception. The Bengals completed 80.4% of their passes and had a tough time on third down, converting just 38.5% of their chances.<p></p>Pittsburgh's run defense was solid, allowing only 68 yards on 21 attempts (3.2 yards per attempt). However, the Bengals were able to move the ball effectively through the air, finishing with 246 passing yards and a key touchdown late in the game.</p><h3>Are The Ravens Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into the playoffs, the Ravens hold the top spot in the AFC North with a 12-5 record, including a 4-game winning streak. They bounced back from two straight losses to start the season by defeating the Cowboys, Bills, Bengals, and Steelers. In week 16, they beat Pittsburgh 34-17, covering the 7-point spread. They also covered in week 15, beating the Giants by 21 points as 16.5-point favorites.</p> <p>Baltimore ranks 2nd in our power rankings and has an average scoring margin of +9.2 points per game. They are 10-6-1 against the spread and have covered in four straight games. Their O/U record is 13-4, with their games averaging 51.7 points compared to an average line of 47.3.</p><p>Heading into the Wild Card round, the Ravens are 3rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 30.5. They also lead the league in yards per game with 424.9. Baltimore has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and 1st in rushing yards per game (187.6). On 3rd down, they rank 3rd in the NFL with a 48.2% conversion rate.</p> <p>Lamar Jackson posted a passer rating of 139 in his last game, going 12/15 for 182 yards and a touchdown in week 3 against the Cowboys. Derrick Henry rushed for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries, while Nelson Agholor led the team in receiving with 56 yards on 1 catch.</p><p>In their 35-10 win over the Browns, the Ravens' defense allowed just 56 rushing yards on 19 attempts. They picked off two passes, limited Cleveland to 52.9% completions, and held them to 33.3% on third down. The Ravens gave up one passing touchdown and allowed the Browns to finish with 174 passing yards.<p></p>Baltimore's defense also recorded two sacks and held the Browns to 10 points. They were tough to run against, giving up only 2.9 yards per attempt and forcing Cleveland to become one-dimensional on offense.</p>

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>The Bulldogs and Lancers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Longwood as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.</p><h3>UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bulldogs Secure a Win at Farmville?</h3><h3>UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNC Asheville improved to 6-5 on the season after a 103-99 home victory over High Point on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UNC Asheville led 47-43 at halftime and both teams scored 56 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 202, well over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>UNC Asheville put up 103 points in their latest game, shooting 50.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 60.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they made 27 of 37 attempts, good for 73%.</p> <p>Jordan Marsh led the way with 29 points and 8 assists, shooting 58.8% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Bobby Pettiford added 24 points, shooting 83.3% overall, and Toyaz Solomon contributed 22 points, hitting 78.6% of his shots. Josh Banks also chipped in 20 points, making 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Despite UNC Asheville's defensive struggles, allowing 99 points on 50% shooting, they did limit their opponent's three-point success, holding them to 28% from beyond the arc. However, they couldn't contain the inside game, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 73% of their attempts. UNC Asheville allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Longwood Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lancers improved to 9-5 on the season with an 83-78 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday. Despite being -9 favorites, Longwood didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Longwood trailed 35-31 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.</p><p>In their recent game, the Longwood Lancers put up 83 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and connecting on 7 of 13 three-point attempts, also at a 53.8% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.5%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 20 for 25 from the line. The Lancers dished out 14 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. RJ Johnson and Kyrell Luc each added 19 points, with Johnson also contributing 8 assists. Daylen Berry scored 18 points, while Colby Garland added 17 points and 6 assists. DJ Patrick hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Longwood's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 21 of 39 from two-point range, also at 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lancers gave up 7 threes on 13 attempts, again at 53%. They also sent the opposing team to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws for 80%.</p>

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Longwood Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Georgia State as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Georgia State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Georgia Southern’s season record fell to 7-7 after a tough 76-47 loss to South Alabama on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +5.5 underdogs at home, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Georgia Southern found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 38-18 at halftime. Although they scored 29 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 38, making it difficult to mount a comeback.</p><p>Georgia Southern struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 47 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 25.8% of their attempts (8/31), and their free-throw shooting was also poor, connecting on just 46.7% of their tries.</p> <p>Braylhan Thomas, John Broom, Myles Corey, and Judah Brown each scored 11 points, with Broom hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Brown also contributed 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. The Eagles finished with 13 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense held their opponent to 76 points, despite allowing 33% shooting from the field. They gave up 16 field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponent shot 25%, making 8 of 31 attempts. Georgia Southern also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 7 for 46%.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Georgia State improved to 4-10 on the season with a convincing 94-70 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday. The Panthers, who were slight favorites at -1, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Georgia State jumped out to a 51-32 lead in the first half and added 43 points in the second half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>Georgia State put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were 23 of 27, good for 85.2%.</p> <p>Nick McMullen led the way with 22 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Toneari Lane added 21 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep, while Cesare Edwards contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds. The Panthers also grabbed 13 offensive boards and dished out 17 assists in the win.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia State's opponent shot 36%, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point attempts. The Panthers also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 23 free throws for 85%. Georgia State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trojans versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -6.5 to win at home against USC.</p><h3>USC TROJANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</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>Do the Trojans Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>USC Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Trojans fell to 9-5 on the season after an 85-74 home loss to Michigan on Saturday. USC entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the over/under line of 151.5.</p> <p>USC trailed 42-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 43.</p><p>USC's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they hit 63.6% of their free throws, going 14-for-22 from the line. The Trojans grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists as a team.</p> <p>Danny Wolf was a standout, scoring 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-3 from deep, and adding 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Desmond Claude and Wesley Yates III each contributed 19 points, with Yates hitting 2-of-4 threes. Tre Donaldson also connected on 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, finishing with 16 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Even with USC giving up 85 points, the Trojans held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field, including 33% from beyond the arc, where they hit 6 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>USC sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 for 63%. The Trojans also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Hoosiers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana improved to 12-3 on the season with a 77-71 road win over Penn State on Sunday. The Hoosiers entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but came away with the win, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Indiana scored 48 points in the 2nd half while holding Penn State to 42. The combined points for the game were 148, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Hoosiers put up 77 points, shooting 44.8% from the field and 51.7% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 39.1% of their threes, hitting 9 of 23 attempts, and made 16 of 22 free throws for a 72.7% rate. Indiana also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>Oumar Ballo led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Nick Kern Jr. added 21 points, hitting 8 of 13 shots, and Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 20 points, making 4 of 8 from deep. Ace Baldwin Jr. had 7 assists, despite struggling from three, missing all 6 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense gave up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where they allowed 26 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Indiana's defense held strong, limiting the opposition to just 3 made threes on 21 attempts, a 14% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 10 shots for 58%.</p>

USC Trojans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Phoenix and Highlanders. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Highlanders at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse  in Bozeman, MT. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Highlanders as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 129.5 points.</p><h3>GREEN BAY PHOENIX VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse  at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will UC Riverside pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Phoenix Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>After two games, Green Bay has a record of 0-2. So far this season, all of the Phoenix's games have been away from home. As of today's game, Green Bay has a 0-2 ATS record. When we consider the school's previous three games, their ATS record stands at 1-1, with an average scoring margin of -10.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Green Bay have had an average of 126 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 132.5 points. Their over/under record is 0-2-0. The Phoenix's last five games have finished with a combined 57 points per game and an over/under record of 0-4.</p><p>In their recent game, the Phoenix's offense concluded with 59 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 58.3 points per contest. Offensively, the Phoenix have a season long field goal percentage of 42%, which is 275th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 413rd in percentage and 333rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Phoenix's defense is nationally ranked 50th, allowing 64.5 points per game. In today's game vs. UC Riverside, the Green Bay defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Green Bay made 18 free-throws vs. the Phoenix.</p><h3>Will the Highlanders Win at Home?</h3><p>As of the most recent game, the Highlanders have a 1-3 record, with a loss to North Carolina (77-52). On the road, the Highlanders are 0-3 this season, while they are 1-0 at home. As of now, UC Riverside is sitting at 0-4 versus the spread heading into today's matchup. When factoring in the outcomes from the previous season, UC Riverside holds a 5-5 ATS record in their last ten games.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving UC Riverside have had an average of 137.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.9 points. Their over/under record is 1-3-0. When analyzing the Highlanders' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 74 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The UC Riverside offense is coming off a game where they scored 52 points against North Carolina. They posted a field goal percentage of 30.6% and connected on 9 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Benjamin Griscti with 14 points. Barrington Hargress also added 10 points for the Highlanders.</p><p>On the defensive side, UC Riverside is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 76.0 points per game. Against North Carolina in their most recent game, the UC Riverside defense gave up a total of 77 points while allowing North Carolina to hit 45% of their shots.</p>

Green Bay Phoenix vs UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/23

<p>The Midshipmen and Crusaders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders will host the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Holy Cross is favored by -1.5 vs. Navy in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough in Worcester?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy improved to 4-10 on the season with a narrow 71-70 win over Lafayette on Sunday. The Midshipmen, who were favored by 3 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> <p>After leading 41-33 at halftime, Navy allowed Lafayette to score 37 points in the second half while managing only 30 themselves, but they held on for the win.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. They connected on 43.8% of their threes, going 7-for-16, and hit 70.6% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Draper led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Caleb Williams added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Andrew Phillips contributed 15 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 44 shooting, also at 43%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Navy's opponent hit 7 of 16 shots, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Navy gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Crusaders dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to American on Sunday. Holy Cross entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Holy Cross trailed 30-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. The Crusaders will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with the team hitting 15 of 32 two-point attempts (46.9%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 shots for 70%.</p> <p>Max Green led the Crusaders with 20 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 3 of 9 from three. Joe Nugent hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points, while Matt Rogers was 4 of 5 from deep, scoring 18 points. Julen Iturbe was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Holy Cross's defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Crusaders gave up 12 two-pointers on 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, also at a 50% clip. They sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 88%. The Crusaders limited second-chance points, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Navy Midshipmen vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spiders and Patriots. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Patriots at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and George Mason is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Richmond.</p><h3>RICHMOND SPIDERS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Patriots.</li><li>Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like Richmond at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spiders Lock in a Win at Fairfax?</h3><p>Richmond improved to 5-8 on the season with a 72-64 road win over Massachusetts on Saturday. The Spiders, who were +5 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Richmond led 34-31 at halftime and outscored the Minutemen 38-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Richmond's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.3%. They connected on 18 of 20 free throws, good for 90%, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Rahsool Diggins and DeLonnie Hunt each added 16 points. Hunt also dished out 7 assists. Mike Walz contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds, and Jayden Ndjigue was perfect from the field, going 3 for 3.</p><p>Richmond's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (20/48). They allowed 44% shooting from two-point range, with the opposition hitting 13 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Richmond's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws (81%). Richmond allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Patriots Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Mason’s season record dropped to 9-5 after a 62-59 road loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Patriots, who entered the game as -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, well below the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>George Mason led 34-25 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 37. This inability to maintain their lead was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>George Mason's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 17 three-point attempts for an 11.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 45.3% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. Their two-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 61.1% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Patriots made only 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. Sebastian Thomas led the way with 23 points, shooting 61.5% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Darius Maddox added 14 points, while Woody Newton contributed 13 points on 62.5% shooting.</p><p>George Mason's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 35 shots, a 34% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, George Mason's defense allowed 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% rate. George Mason also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Richmond Spiders vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Leopards versus the Bison? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 129.5 points, and Bucknell is favored by -5.5 vs. Lafayette in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS VS BUCKNELL BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bucknell Bison -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sojka Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUCKNELL BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Bucknell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Leopards Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Leopards dropped to 5-9 on the season after a narrow 71-70 loss to Navy on Sunday. Lafayette, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread but couldn’t pull off the upset on the road.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-33 at halftime, the Leopards outscored Navy 37-30 in the second half but fell just short. The game’s total points of 141 exceeded the over/under line of 138.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Lafayette put up 70 points, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 39.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 23 from deep, while shooting 50% on two-point shots.</p> <p>Donovan Draper led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Caleb Williams added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, and Andrew Phillips contributed 15 points, going 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Lafayette gave up 71 points on 43% shooting from the field, as their defense allowed 26 made field goals on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 43% shooting, with 19 makes on 44 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Lafayette's defense allowed 7 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 43% from deep. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 70%. Lafayette gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Bison?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bucknell improved to 5-10 on the season after a 66-60 home win over Colgate on Sunday. The Bison entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 126, falling short of the O/U line of 134.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 23-19 at halftime, Bucknell's offense picked up in the 2nd half, scoring 43 points while allowing 41 to Colgate.</p><p>Bucknell put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 10-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Noah Williamson led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the floor. Sam Wright added 16 points in just 17 minutes, connecting on 4 of 8 threes.</p><p>Despite Bucknell's defensive efforts, they couldn't keep the opposing team from scoring 60 points. The Bison allowed their opponents to shoot 42% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 56 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bucknell's defense gave up 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10 shots, hitting 66% of their free throws.</p>

Lafayette Leopards vs Bucknell Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Avalanche versus the Blackhawks? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 in this Central division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+214)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Colorado Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Following a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 25-15-1 for the season. The Avalanche took the lead early in the second period, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>As the underdog on the puck line, Colorado failed to cover. They scored first, with Cale Makar finding the net at 17:06 in the second period, but Nashville tied it up at 11:29 in the same period and took control from there.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only managed to score twice. Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal late in the third period.</p> <p>Makar and MacKinnon also picked up assists, with Makar now at 16 assists for the season and MacKinnon at 14. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled late, giving up two goals in the final 1:14, both empty-netters. They also conceded the first goal of the game at 11:29 in the 2nd period and another at 5:15 in the 3rd. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. The Avalanche's defense finished with 11 takeaways and 26 hits.</p><h3>Will Chicago Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 13-25-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. As underdogs on the puck line, the Blackhawks covered, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held a 4-1 lead until the Ducks added a goal with just 4 seconds left. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over the Ducks, with four different players scoring. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen, who scored his 4th, and Isaak Phillips, with his 1st, also contributed.</p> <p>Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and capitalized twice on power plays. They recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom recorded 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The defense also had 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, with the second coming with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Kraken and Golden Knights face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN. The Golden Knights are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Golden Knights being favored by -1.5 at home against 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 10:30 ET on Thursday, March 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Golden Knights picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Kraken Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p><p>Seattle enters tonight's game with a record of 28-27-12 and are currently in 12th place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone just 4-6 and have dropped their last three games in a row.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Seattle has gone 14-12-6 and have won each of their last four games away from home. As the underdog, the Kraken have gone 16-20-8 this season.</p></p><p>Seattle enters the game with a puck line record of 37-30 and an average scoring margin of -0.2 goals per game. They have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line in their last ten games and 20-12 on the road this season.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Kraken have been the underdog in 44 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 28-16. In their last three games, the team has failed to cover the puck line and their puck line record as the underdog is 9-14.</p> <p>On average, Seattle's games have finished with 5.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6. In total, the Kraken come in with an over/under record of 29-34-4.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Seattle has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Kraken come into the game at 2.7 goals per contest placing 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 26th position in the league. Seattle's offense is currently ranked 20th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 21st in the league.</p><p>Seattle's current leading scorer is Jared McCann. This season, he has 27 goals, which puts him 36th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, McCann has 26 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights are currently 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.6 shots per game against Vegas. They also are 20th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vegas, goalie Philipp Grubauer has started 25 games in this season. His current record is 10-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.6%.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 21-11-2, and they have been favored in 44 of their 68 games, going 23-17-4 in those matchups. In their last ten games, Vegas has gone 4-6, and they have gone 36-25-7 overall, putting them in 4th place in the Pacific Division and 8th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Golden Knights have gone 3-2, and in the Western Conference, they have gone 22-15. So far this season, Vegas has scored 79 points. In their last three games, they have gone 1-2.</p></p><p>On the season, the Golden Knights have gone 33-35 against the puck line, including a mark of 17-17 at home. In their last ten games at home, Vegas has gone just 4-6 against the puck line.</p>

<p>So far this year, the team's average scoring differential is +.2 goals per game. They have 14 wins by just one goal compared to 22 victories by multiple goals. As the favorite, the Golden Knights have gone 15-29 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Vegas' games have an average of 6.2 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Golden Knights come in with an over/under performance of 34-34-0.</p><p>In their last three road games, Seattle has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>On offense, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 14th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. Vegas' offense is currently ranked 18th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 9th in the league.</p><p>Vegas' leading scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far, he has 38 goals which is 10th in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 21 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights come into the season ranked 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.6 shots per game against Vegas. For the season, they are ranked 20th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Logan Thompson gets the start and has made 33 starts this season. His record at this point is 18-12, and his save percentage is 0.736%.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 3/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on B1G+. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -27 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +27</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +27.</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>Does Eastern Illinois Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Eastern Illinois Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Eastern Illinois opened their season with a 112-67 loss to Illinois on Monday. The Panthers, who were +25 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 179, surpassing the O/U line of 145.</p> <p>After trailing 50-35 at halftime, Eastern Illinois struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 62.</p><p>Eastern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 42.6% from the field and 45.9% in effective field goal percentage. Their free-throw shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 44% of their attempts, and they managed just 3 offensive rebounds and 4 assists as a team.</p> <p>Will Riley was a standout performer, scoring 31 points in 25 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 83.3% from three-point range. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn also contributed, hitting 4 threes and scoring 21 points in 21 minutes.</p><p>Eastern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 112 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 68% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois gave up 16 threes on 42 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 46 times, where they converted 34 free throws at a 73% clip. The Panthers allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Indiana Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Indiana opened their season with an 80-61 win over SIUE on Wednesday. The Hoosiers were heavy favorites at -27 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the O/U line of 150.</p> <p>Indiana led 42-30 at halftime and added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Hoosiers controlled the game from start to finish.</p><p>Indiana's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 80 points with a field goal percentage of 52.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 57.9%. They shot 58.5% from two-point range and 37.5% from beyond the arc, while hitting 82.4% of their free throws. The Hoosiers also dished out 18 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Mackenzie Mgbako was the standout performer, scoring 31 points on 13-of-17 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three-point range. Ray'Sean Taylor added 17 points, though he shot just 31.8% from the field and 30.0% from deep. Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo each contributed 15 points, with Ballo shooting 60.0% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 61 points, Indiana's defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts. The Hoosiers also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponents hit 6 of 16 threes, shooting 37%. The Hoosiers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

<p>The Pacers (-213) are favored by 5.5 points against the Bulls (+177) in a Central Division matchup. Indiana has won three straight games and is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-18. Chicago is 10th in the East at 17-19 and has won two in a row.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and will tip off at 7:00 ET. The Pacers are 5.5-point favorites and the over/under line is set at 240.5. You can watch the game on CHSN.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-123 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Bulls moved to 17-19 on the season with a 114-110 win over the Spurs on Monday. Chicago, who were +3 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 236.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Chicago's comeback was fueled by an 11-0 run, narrowing the gap from 79-63 to 79-74. They dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring the Spurs 32-15 to seal the win.</p><p>Zach LaVine's 35-point, 10-rebound, 8-assist performance led the Bulls to a win over the Spurs, with LaVine shooting 52% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% rate. Coby White added 23 points, also shooting 50% from the field and 3 threes at 50%, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 24 points and 11 rebounds, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 2 threes at 22.2%.</p> <p>As a team, the Bulls shot 43.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 13 threes. LaVine was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 14 points, while White added 9 in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 36 points in the 2nd quarter, the Bulls tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 15 points to secure a win over the Spurs. Overall, Chicago gave up 110 points on 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Bulls did a good job defending the three, holding San Antonio to 32% shooting from deep, with 15 threes made. They also limited the Spurs' trips to the free-throw line, where they went 7/12. Chicago finished with 12 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pacers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 113-99 win over the Nets on Monday, the Pacers improved to 19-18 for the season. Indiana, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 212 points fell short of the 221.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key 15-0 run helped the Pacers take control, turning a 48-39 deficit into a 54-48 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 31-17, and finished strong with a 35-29 edge in the 4th.</p><p>Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 23 points and 8 assists in their win over the Nets, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Bennedict Mathurin added 20 points, and Pascal Siakam contributed 19, scoring 11 in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Indiana shot 50.6% from the field, connecting on 12 threes at 38.7%. Haliburton's overall shooting was 41.7%, but he excelled from beyond the arc.</p><p>The Pacers put together a strong defensive performance against the Nets, holding them to just 99 points on 41% shooting. Indiana was especially effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 17 points, helping them secure the win.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Nets to 10 made threes on 30% shooting. Indiana also sent Brooklyn to the line just 11 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Pacers finished with 8 steals and 5 blocked shots.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Canadiens? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. In this non-conference matchup, the Kraken are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-2.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+124)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Seattle Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Seattle fell to 4-4-1 after a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 5.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell just short of that mark.</p>

<p>Jared McCann scored Seattle’s only goal, cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the third period. However, the Hurricanes responded with two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>Seattle managed just one goal in their 4-1 loss to Carolina, with Jared McCann netting his 5th of the season at 9:39 in the third period. Matty Beniers picked up his 3rd assist on the play.</p> <p>The Kraken took 19 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways. They were held scoreless through two periods before McCann's goal.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up the first goal just 4:25 into the 1st period, and another late in the 2nd, putting them down 2-0. After the Kraken pulled within one, the Hurricanes scored twice more, including an empty-netter. Joey Daccord made 35 saves with a 92.1% save percentage.</p><h3>Can the Canadiens Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-3 win over the Flyers, the Canadiens moved to 4-4-1 on the season. Montreal, as the underdog on the puck line, held a 4-1 lead before allowing two late goals from Philadelphia.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Four different Canadiens players contributed to the scoring in the victory.</p><p>Montreal's offense put up 4 goals on 24 shots in their 4-3 win over the Flyers. Cole Caufield netted his 8th goal of the season, while Jake Evans added his 2nd. Brendan Gallagher scored for the 3rd time this year, and Nick Suzuki opened the scoring with his 3rd goal.</p> <p>After Suzuki's first-period goal, the Canadiens added three more in the second, including Caufield's power-play goal. Montreal recorded 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Montreal's defense will look to bounce back after giving up two late goals to the Flyers in their last game. The Canadiens had taken a 4-1 lead at 16:01 of the 2nd period, but they allowed Philadelphia to score at 17:48 and 18:17 in the 3rd. Cayden Primeau finished with 23 saves and a save percentage of 88.5%.</p>