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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dolphins and Knights. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Knights at Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic Sun conference contest is set at 137 points, with Bellarmine being favored by -2 at home against Jacksonville.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS VS BELLARMINE KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins +2</p><p>This game will be played at Freedom Hall at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-64 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Jacksonville Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>As the Jacksonville Dolphins get set to take on the Bellarmine Knights, they will be looking to snap their two-game losing streak. So far this season, the Dolphins have gone 10-10, including a 1-5 mark in Atlantic Sun Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, Jacksonville has struggled mightily, going just 2-9 with an average scoring margin of -18.1 points per game. Their record as the underdog is 1-9, compared to 6-1 when they are favored. Most recently, the Dolphins fell to Eastern Kentucky by a score of 75-59.</p><p>As the underdog, Jacksonville has struggled against the spread this season with a mark of 2-8. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Dolphins are just 2-8 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 2-9 this year and 0-5 in their last five road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Jacksonville games is 13-4 and today's line of 137 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (142.3). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the scoring average in those games is 150 points.</p><p>Jacksonville offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 59 points against Eastern Kentucky. In that game, they made 4/15 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 40%. Robert McCray led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Stephen Payne III contributed 14 points for the Dolphins.</p><p>At present, the Dolphins' defense is nationally ranked 226th, allowing 75.0 points per game. Jacksonville's three-point defense is currently 152nd in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.5% of their shots vs. Jacksonville.</p><h3>Do the Knights Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Despite their struggles this season, Bellarmine is favored by two points for their matchup with Jacksonville. The Knights have lost 14 straight games and are 0-5 at home this season.</p>

<p>With their loss to North Florida, Bellarmine's record dropped to 4-17 on the season. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Bellarmine has yet to cover the spread in any of their four games. Their overall ATS record is just 4-13-1. At home, the Knights are 0-5 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Bellarmine has gone just 2-8 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Bellarmine games is 9-9 and today's line of 137 is slightly lower than the average over/under line in their games of 140.4. So far, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 133 points compared to their season average of 139.8 points per game.</p><p>The Bellarmine offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 63 points versus North Florida. During the game, they attempted 18 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.1%. The team's scoring leader is Peter Suder, who holds an average of 11 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Garrett Tipton is averaging 10.3 points per game this season.</p><p>Currently, the Knights' defense holds the 195th rank in the nation, allowing 73.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. North Florida, the Ospreys finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 71 points vs. Bellarmine.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Gauchos and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:59 ET on ESPN+. This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Hawaii is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog UC Santa Barbara?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Gauchos dropped to 6-5 on the season after a 68-56 road loss to Missouri State on Sunday, December 22nd. UCSB entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 31-25 at halftime, UCSB allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The combined points of 124 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara managed just 56 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.9%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 18 attempts, and went 10 for 16 from the free-throw line, shooting 62.5%.</p> <p>Dez White led the Gauchos with 26 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range at 60.0%. Kenny Pohto added 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. UCSB recorded 9 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite giving up 68 points, UC Santa Barbara's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field. The Gauchos allowed 22 made field goals on 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 6 of 13 threes, shooting 46%. UC Santa Barbara also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 75% rate.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 6-4 on the season with a 73-70 win over Oakland on Wednesday. The Rainbow Warriors were favored by 3.5 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which went over the pre-game line of 134.</p> <p>Hawaii led 32-25 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the second half while scoring 32 of their own. Despite the win, the Rainbow Warriors will need to tighten up defensively in future games.</p><p>Hawaii managed 73 points in their latest game, shooting just 39% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they were 48.6% on two-point shots, converting 18 of 37.</p> <p>Malcolm Christie led the way with 27 points, despite shooting 8 of 24 overall and 7 of 22 from deep. Gytis Nemeiksa added 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 42.9% from the field and 40% from three. Hawaii also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists, with a 75.9% mark from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 29 attempts.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 23/59 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 18/37 shooting for 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the other team to 5/22 shooting, or 22%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws for 75%. Hawaii allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>From Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have an AL matchup between the Twins and Athletics. First pitch on Saturday is set for 4:07 PM ET. NSPCA is carrying this one on TV.</p>

<p>The Athletics are the home underdog on the money line (+141), while the Twins are favored (-166). The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and Minnesota will be looking to end a three-game losing streak. Oakland comes into the game with a record of 29-49 and is 5th in the AL West, while the Twins are 3rd in the AL Central with an overall record of 41-35.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -166</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 4:07 ET on Saturday, June 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics 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 A's vs Twins series. Oakland went into the matchup as +133 underdogs and squeaked out a 6-5 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Twins could only muster one more run in the 6th inning. As for the A's, they scored the game's go-ahead run in the 5th, and both offenses went silent after that.</p>

<p>Minnesota had a chance to win the game in the 9th, as they scored three runs off A's closer Mason Miller. However, Miller was able to close things out, and the A's got the win. Offensively, the A's actually had two fewer hits than the Twins in the game and struck out eight times compared to just three strikeouts for Minnesota.</p>

<p>Joey Estes got the win for the A's, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with just one strikeout but induced 11 ground ball outs. As for the Twins, Jhoan Duran took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 41-35 overall this season, and they are 3rd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 7.5 games. The Twins have dropped three straight games heading into today's matchup at the Athletics. So far, they have gone 15-11 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins have gone 23-16 this year, and they are just under .500 at 18-19 on the road. As the favorite, Minnesota is 32-19 this year, and they are 9-16 as the underdog. So far, they have been a good road favorite, putting together a record of 13-6 this year. Minnesota's overall series record is 13-9-2, and they are currently down 0-1 in this series vs. the Athletics.</p><p>Minnesota is a team that has been very close to even in terms of run differential this season, with an average scoring margin of +0.2 runs per game. They have been a losing team against the run line overall at 33-43, but have been slightly better on the road at 18-19. They have been a slight underdog in more games than they have been favored in, and have been a better bet against the run line in those games, going 12-13 compared to 21-30 as the favorite.</p><p>Minnesota is on the road against Oakland today, and the O/U line is set at 8 runs. The Twins' games have averaged 9.1 runs per game this season, and their O/U record is 35-39 overall. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 5-10-2. The over has hit in two straight games for Minnesota.</p><p>Right-hander Bailey Ober gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Athletics on the road. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 6-4 with a 4.81 ERA. Ober's WHIP for the season is currently 1.19, and he has turned in five quality starts. In his last outing, Ober picked up the win, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just one earned run on six hits. Looking back further, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts before that outing. Ober's ERA on the road is 10.85 compared to 3.79 at home.</p><p>Minnesota's offense has been very good at home this season, averaging 4.5 runs per game, and they are even better on the road, where they are putting up 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per game. The Twins have been one of the league's top home run-hitting teams so far and are near the top of the league in slugging percentage and isolated power.</p>

<p>Royce Lewis has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/27 in his last seven games, with five homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .368 with a team-high 10 home runs. Carlos Santana is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he is 12th in the league with 12 homers and is batting .247 overall.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are 15 games out of the AL West lead, currently held by the Mariners. Overall, the Athletics are 29-49 and have gone just 6-14 in divisional matchups this year. Oakland is 18-21 at home compared to 11-28 on the road.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Athletics have really struggled as the underdog, going 23-47. However, they have been good as the favorite, posting a record of 6-2. Oakland's overall series record is 8-15-1, and they are 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>The Athletics have been a strong run line bet this season, going 40-38 overall. They are 20-19 at home and on the road, and they have covered the run line in four straight games at home. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 38-32 on the run line in those games. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.9, while it drops to -3.4 in losses.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are playing host to the Minnesota Twins today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Athletics games this season is 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 34-42. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Athletics have gone 10-11-1 on the season. So far this season, 35.9% of the Athletics' games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs.</p><p>Left-hander JP Sears is getting the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Twins at home. Sears has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 4-6 with a 4.25 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Sears has a WHIP of 1.25 and opponents are batting .242 this year. He has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 5.99 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Sears took the loss, going 4 1/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on nine hits. Before that, he had given up just two earned runs in back-to-back outings.</p><p>Abraham Toro and Brent Rooker are both hitting .260 this season for the Athletics, with Rooker leading the team with 44 RBIs and 13 homers. Shea Langeliers has also been a big power threat for the team, as his 14 homers is the 10th best mark in the league. However, he is batting just .207 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Athletics are 28th in the league in runs per game at just 3.7. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.2 runs per contest. One positive is that they are 5th in the league in home runs and are 19th in the league in batting average. The team's current leader in hits is Zack Gelof, who has gone 6/20 in his last five games, including three homers.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 6/22/24

<p>The opening week of the 2021-22 NBA season brings an exciting non-conference clash Thursday, October 21, as the Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks lock horns at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Both teams will take the floor for the first time this season, and the Mavs will search for their third straight victory over the Hawks.&nbsp;</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>, the Mavericks are small 2.5-point road underdogs with a total of 224.5 points. Dallas sits at +120 moneyline odds, while Atlanta is a -140 fave to win straight up.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Mavericks need more from Kristaps Porzingis  </h2>



<p>The Dallas Mavericks went 42-30 last regular season and finished fifth in the West. The 2021 NBA Playoffs brought another disappointment to the Mavs’ fans, as their beloved team lost to the LA Clippers in the first round for the second straight year. Dallas blew a 3-2 lead, and Luka Doncic didn’t get enough support from his teammates.</p>



<p>Doncic had 46 points in Game 7, averaging 35.7 points and 10.3 assists throughout the series. Kristaps Porzingis was tallying only 13.1 points and 5.4 rebounds a night in the playoffs, and the Mavericks desperately need KP6 to find his top form in 2021-22. Porzingis appeared in 43 games this past regular season and averaged 20.1 points and 8.9 boards per contest.</p>



<p>The Mavericks are going into the new season in full strength. In the offseason, they decided to move on from Jason Richardson and acquired Reggie Bullock to bolster their 3-point shooting. The Mavs have a new head coach, too, as Jason Kidd succeeds Rick Carlisle, who left the club after 13 years to join the Pacers.</p>



<h2>The Hawks look to stay on the right track</h2>



<p>The Atlanta Hawks returned to the postseason in 2021 to snap a three-year drought. They went 41-31 in the regular season and won the Southeast Division for the first time since 2015. The Hawks surprisingly reached the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, outlasting New York and Philadelphia along the way, but they couldn’t get past the Milwaukee Bucks.</p>



<p>Atlanta did a great job in the offseason. The Hawks resigned John Collins and Lou Williams, while Delon Wright arrived from Sacramento in a three-team trade. Also, the Hawks retained Nate McMillan as their permanent head coach.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Listed at +1800 to win the East, the Hawks enter the new season with their win total at 47.5 games. McMillan cannot count on Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder), but all other guys are ready to go, and the Hawks’ great depth at all positions should be a decisive factor in the playoff race. Trae Young will continue to lead the way after averaging 25.3 points and 9.4 assists last regular season, but don’t forget about Clint Capela, John Collins, Kevin Huerter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Danilo Gallinari.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Dallas:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games overall</li><li>3-12 ATS in the last 15 games against Atlanta&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Atlanta:</strong></p>



<ul><li>14-3 ATS in the last 17 outings at home as favorites&nbsp;</li><li>7-1 ATS in the last eight games against the Western Conference&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-dallas-mavericks-vs-atlanta-hawks-pick">Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks Pick</h2>



<p>Dallas swept Atlanta in 2020-21, winning 122-116 as a 2-point road fave and 118-117 as a 3.5-point home fave, while Luka Doncic dominated the Hawks. I’m looking for Atlanta to get revenge Thursday, though this game could easily go either way.</p>



<p>The Hawks have improved a lot since those two losses to the Mavs that came in February. They’ve played solid defense in the postseason, allowing 107.8 points per game on 45.8% shooting from the field and 35.1% from downtown. I’ve already mentioned the Hawks’ depth which is another reason why I’m going with the hosts here.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Atlanta Hawks -2.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Both last season’s duels between Dallas and Atlanta went in the over, producing way more than 224 points in total each. The Hawks finished the previous regular season with the eighth-best offensive rating in the NBA, tallying 115.7 points per 100 possessions, while the Mavs were right behind with 115.4 points per 100 possessions.</p>



<p>Neither team prefers to play at a fast pace, but they should execute well offensively against each other and produce another high-scoring affair.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 224.5 points at -110</strong></p>

Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/21/21

<p>Planning on watching today's Avalanche and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on NBCS. The Avalanche are the favorites in this Central division matchup against Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set 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 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>With the Avalanche being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Avalanche.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Avalanche Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Coming into their game vs. Blackhawks, the Avalanche have a 19-10-2 record. They hold a 12-4-0 record when playing at home, and they have gone 7-6-2 on the road. Their current record places them 2nd in the Western Central division and 4th in the Western conference.</p><p>Colorado is 15-16 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 5-10 compared to 10-6 at home. On average, Colorado's games have finished with 6.7 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Avalanche come in with an over/under record of 17-12-2.</p><p>Across the Avalanche last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Avalanche are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 2nd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 7th in the league. So far this year, the Avalanche are 11-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 6-4 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Colorado's leading goal scorer is Mikko Rantanen. So far this season, he has 15 goals, placing him 18th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Rantanen has 24 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks are currently 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.3 shots per game against Chicago. They also are 19th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Chicago, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 24 games in this season. His current record is 15-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.9375%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Blackhawks?</h3><p>Chicago will be looking to snap their current two game home losing streak in today's game vs. the Avalanche. Overall, they are sitting at 9-20-1 this season. In the Western Central division, they are currently 8th, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 16th.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Chicago has a 14-16 record. On the road they are 6-10 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is8-6. On average, Chicago's games have finished with 6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Blackhawks come in with an over/under record of 12-16-2.</p><p>In their last three games at home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 1 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Blackhawks have an average of 2.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 30th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 29th in the league. Looking at how the Blackhawks' offense is performing during power plays, they are 28th in power play goals and 27th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Chicago will be looking for a good game from Connor Bedard who leads the team in scoring with 12 goals, ranking 47th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Bedard has 14 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Blackhawks head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.3 shots per game against Chicago. So far, they are 19th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Arvid Söderblom comes into the game having made 13 starts this season. So far, his record is 2-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.59375%.</p>

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