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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Bruins winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>The Bruins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Make it Happen in Boston?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 6-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined 9 goals easily surpassed that number.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, giving up five goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored their first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the game was already out of reach by then.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and couldn't capitalize on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists after contributing on Labanc’s 2nd-period goal.</p><p>Defensively, Columbus had a tough outing in their last game, allowing 7 goals on just 22 shots from Washington. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets also struggled early, giving up the first five goals of the game, all in the first period. They allowed two more late goals, one at 4:51 in the second period and another at 18:34 in the third.</p><h3>Will the Bruins Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Boston moved closer to .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 8-9-3. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting the Kraken to 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Boston took 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Both goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following up at the 10:03 mark. The Bruins recorded 16 offensive giveaways.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, allowing 0 goals to the Kraken. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, posting a 100% save percentage, while the Bruins' defense added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks. Boston's defense will look to carry that momentum into their next game against the Rangers.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Delta Devils versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on HBCU. The game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center in Huntsville, AL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Alabama A&M is favored by -12.5 to win at home against Mississippi Valley State.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS VS ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama A&M winning straight-up, we like Mississippi Valley State at +12.5.</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>Will the Delta Devils Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Mississippi Valley State has yet to win a game this season, as they enter this matchup with an 0-24 record. They have also lost 23 games in a row, including going 0-10 in Southwestern Athletic Conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Delta Devils are 0-17 this season, and their average scoring margin is -32.4 points per game. Their last win away from home came 17 games ago.</p><p>Mississippi Valley State has an overall ATS record of 8-15 this season and they have gone 6-11 ATS on the road. As the underdog, the Delta Devils have a record of 8-15 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, MVSU has gone just 4-6.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Mississippi Valley State's games this season (135.4). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 144 points compared to their season average of 135.8 points per game.</p><p>The Delta Devils' offense wrapped up their last game with 55 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 54.3 points per contest. Rayquan Brown is leading the team in scoring at 17.2 points per contest. Donovan Sanders has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.8 going into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Delta Devils' defense holds the 316th rank in the nation, allowing 79.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Alcorn State, the Braves finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 72 points vs. Mississippi Valley State.</p><h3>Will Alabama A&M Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Alabama A&M has been a much better team at home this season, as they have gone 3-4 compared to 3-14 on the road. They have also won their last two games at home, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Alabama A&M comes into this game with a record of 6-18, and they have gone 5-6 in Southwestern Athletic Conference games. They have been the underdog in 22 of their 24 games this season, and they have gone 4-18 in those games.</p><p>Alabama A&M has an overall ATS record of 11-12-1 this season, including a mark of 4-3 at home. As the favorite, the Bulldogs are 2-0 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Alabama A&M's over/under record this season is currently 12-12. Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (148). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 126 points and their OU record during this stretch is 0-3. For the season, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 132.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Alabama A&M offense put up 60 points against Grambling State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 33.9% and made 0 threes. On offense, Alabama A&M has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 41%. So far, they are 6th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 71%.</p><p>At this time, the Bulldogs' defense is positioned 317th in the country, permitting 80.0 points per game. The Alabama A&M defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 50 points and allowed Grambling State to connect on 2 threes.</p>

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

Everyone and their brothers have heard the term ERA and for the most part know what it means. But perhaps the novice bettor puts too much stock in that number. This is just more food for thought.

A pitcher's ERA is reflective of his earned runs allowed, but I think it's important to look more at HOW those runs were given up and against who. Early in the season, someones ERA might look superb, but if you look at the competition to-date you might find that he's been on the mound against some fairly weak offenses. The reverse is true in that a starter might have faced the Cubs and the Nationals twice each. So, we have to take that into consideration.

Let's look beyond that. For me, the next two most relevant numbers are WHIP and fly ball to ground ball ratio. WHIP is the total of walks and hits per inning pitched. It will give you and idea as to how many "opportunities" the pitcher usually gives the other team, in layman's terms. It also speaks to <a href="http://bangthebook.com/pitch-counts-important/"><strong>pitch count and efficiency</strong></a>, both of which can be far more important than ERA. Anything under 1.20 for a WHIP is something that is hard to bet against. That number simply means the pitcher is allowing 1.2 base runners per inning. Anything over 1.40 is generally where we start looking to take the other team, or that pitcher needs to have a great bullpen behind him.

The fly ball to ground ball ratio is important not only because the pitcher with a low frequency of fly ball outs is far more likely to induce a the rally-killing double play. This can also be very good if a pitcher is starting in Coors Field (Colorado) or Great American (Cincinnati), two very small parks.

The reverse is also true and there is no better example of that than Phil Hughes. He was simply crushed in Yankee Stadium with that short porch in right field. But in Minnesota those are nothing but routine outs. It has become almost standard operating procedure to bet against Hughes and the Twins when the are in an American League park that is small and home-run friendly, like Cleveland, Houston, and Texas so know your <a href="http://bangthebook.com/when-should-you-take-the-under-in-mlb/"><strong>MLB Ball Park</strong></a>!

The bottom line here is that if ERA is a big factor in you decision-making process, it might be worth digging just a little deeper. That also goes hand-in-hand with something we talked about a while back, which is knowing why your pitcher with a 2.85 ERA allowed six runs in four innings.

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<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Orlando Magic (-132) will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns (+112) at Footprint Center. The Magic are currently favored by 2 points and have won five straight games. The Suns, on the other hand, have lost three in a row and are currently 5th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game is scheduled to tip-off at 9:00 ET and will be televised on AZFa. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 210.5 points.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +2</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-101 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Orlando?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 8-6 on the season with a 98-86 win over the 76ers on Friday. Orlando was favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 184 points fell well short of the 209-point line.</p> <p>Orlando overcame a 14-0 run by the 76ers, who extended their lead from 24-17 to 38-17. The Magic responded by outscoring Philadelphia 30-27 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, holding the 76ers to just 14 points while scoring 25 of their own.</p><p>Franz Wagner's 31 points and 11 rebounds led the Magic to a win over the 76ers, as he hit 5 threes at a 45.5% clip. Overall, the Magic shot just 29.7% from deep and 43.6% from the field.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs added 19 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Wagner had 12 points in the 3rd, while Jonathan Isaac scored 7 of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Magic's defense was on point against the 76ers, holding them to just 86 points on Friday. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 27 in the 3rd, but really clamped down in the 4th, allowing only 14 points. Overall, they limited the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Magic held the 76ers to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Philadelphia to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Orlando grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Suns Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>After a 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday, the Suns’ record now stands at 9-5. Phoenix was +7.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 218.5 by 18.5 points.</p> <p>Phoenix went on a 10-0 run early, turning a 22-14 deficit into a 24-22 lead. They led 90-86 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 34-27 in the final period, resulting in the loss.</p><p>Devin Booker led the Suns with 44 points and 7 assists in their loss to the Timberwolves, shooting 51.7% from the field and hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Grayson Allen added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.</p> <p>The Suns shot 54.1% from the field and 45.2% from deep, making 14 threes overall. Booker scored 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Allen added 9 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Suns' defense started strong but faltered in the final three quarters, giving up 32 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 34 in the 4th, leading to a 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves. Phoenix allowed Minnesota to shoot 52% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves connected on 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Suns sent Minnesota to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Oilers and Canadiens face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are hosting the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Canadiens. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</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 (+217)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Edmonton Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 9-8-2 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> <p>Edmonton had four different players score in the game. They took a 2-0 lead in the first period, but Calgary tied it up before the Oilers pulled away with two more goals.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>Two of the Oilers’ goals came in the first period, with Hyman’s 3rd-period goal coming on a power play. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 assists this season. Edmonton had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>On defense, the Oilers will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 2 goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner recorded 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also finished with 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Do the Canadiens Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Montreal's 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 6-10-2. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 4.</p> 

<p>Montreal trailed 2-0 before Christian Dvorak scored at 14:28 in the third period. The Penguins sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:15.</p><p>Montreal's offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak netting his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until Dvorak's tally.</p> <p>Juraj Slafkovsky picked up his 7th assist, while Emil Heineman recorded his first. Montreal had 20 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens will look to bounce back after giving up three goals to Pittsburgh, including the first two of the game and an empty-netter late in the third period. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canadiens' defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>The Ducks and Stars are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Stars are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>With the Stars being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Stars.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Anaheim Pull Off A Win at American Airlines Center?</h3><p>The Ducks fell to 6-8-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third period, when Brock McGinn found the net at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim's offense struggled to find the net in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, despite firing 39 shots on goal. The Ducks were held scoreless until the third period, when Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season at 9:44. Mason McTavish added a late power-play goal, also his second of the year, with just four seconds remaining.</p> <p>Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist on McTavish's goal, while Troy Terry notched his fifth assist of the season. The Ducks were plagued by 16 giveaways and managed just two goals on 39 shots.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals—two on the power play—and another late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. The Ducks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Will the Stars Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Dallas dropped to 11-5-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>Dallas managed 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Florida, with Evgenii Dadonov netting his second goal of the season and Matt Duchene adding his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist. The Stars were held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, including a power-play goal by Dadonov.</p> <p>Wyatt Johnston earned his fifth assist on Dadonov's goal, while Miro Heiskanen's assist on Duchene’s goal marked his fourth of the season. Thomas Harley contributed with his fifth assist. Dallas recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Dallas' defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Panthers. They gave up the first two goals of the game and two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>At 9:00 ET, the 6-7 Clippers (-506) will host the 3-9 Jazz (+382) in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 10 points and the over/under line is set at 221.</p>

<p>Los Angeles (-506) is currently on a 3-game losing streak and sits 11th in the Western Conference. Utah (+382) is 15th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +10</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 9:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-109 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 3-9 on the season after a 121-117 road loss to the Kings on Saturday. Utah entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 238 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 228.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Utah went on an 11-0 run to stretch their lead from 62-52 to 73-52. However, after leading 94-90 going into the 4th quarter, the Jazz were outscored 31-23 in the final period.</p><p>In the Jazz's 121-117 loss to the Kings, Lauri Markkanen led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip and shooting 75% overall. Keyonte George added 19 points, including 8 in the opening quarter, while Collin Sexton contributed 18 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1%.</p> <p>Utah connected on 12 threes, shooting 46.2% from deep and 49.3% overall. Markkanen scored 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while George added 8 points in the 1st and 7 more in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz gave up 121 points to the Kings, who shot 50% from the field. Utah's defense struggled in the 1st quarter, allowing 35 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 26. However, they couldn't contain Sacramento in the 4th, where the Kings scored 31 points.</p> <p>Utah's biggest defensive issue was their perimeter defense, as they allowed the Kings to hit 19 threes at a 46% clip. The Jazz also sent Sacramento to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, Utah recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Los Angeles Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Clippers fell to 6-7 on the season after a 125-104 loss to the Rockets on Friday. Los Angeles entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 21 points. The combined score of 229 points went over the pre-game total of 214.5.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was a 14-0 run by the Rockets, which extended their lead from 33-30 to 47-30. The Clippers were down 94-75 heading into the 4th quarter, and while they outscored the Rockets 29-28 in the 3rd quarter, they couldn’t mount a comeback in the final period.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Rockets, the Clippers shot just 37.8% from the field and connected on only 10 threes, hitting at a 25% rate. James Harden led the way with 21 points, scoring 9 in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Kevin Porter added 15 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd, while Kris Dunn contributed 13 points, 9 of which came in the 2nd. Jordan Miller scored all 11 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Clippers' defense struggled against the Rockets on Friday, giving up 125 points in the loss. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 37 points. Overall, the Clippers gave up 29 points in the 1st, 28 in the 3rd, and 31 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 19 threes at a 43% clip. The Clippers sent the Rockets to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Cougars. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Washington State as the -11.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 9:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Northern Colorado at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Win at Pullman?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northern Colorado picked up a 78-69 win over South Dakota State on Thursday, November 14th. The Bears were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 43-33 at halftime, Northern Colorado scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 147, which was under the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31% of their threes (9/29). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 7 of 8 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Oscar Cluff led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Isaiah Hawthorne added 21 points, though he hit just 2 of 9 from deep. Zach Bloch was a standout from three-point range, hitting 5 of 6, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points while holding their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field. The Bears limited the damage from beyond the arc, with the opposing team hitting only 5 of their 27 three-point attempts, an 18% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Northern Colorado's defense saw their opponent shoot 40%, converting 18 of 44 two-point shots. The Bears also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws, a 90% rate. Northern Colorado gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Washington State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State fell to Iowa 76-66 on Friday, November 15th. The Cougars were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, well under the O/U line of 171.5.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 30 points while allowing Iowa to score 43.</p><p>Washington State's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 28 threes for a 17.9% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. Inside the arc, they were more successful, connecting on 55.3% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Nate Calmese led the Cougars with 27 points on 12 of 22 shooting, though he made just 1 of 5 from three. Owen Freeman added 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9 of 15 from the field. Payton Sandfort contributed 18 points, despite hitting only 2 of 10 threes.</p><p>Washington State's defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars' defense held their opponents to 8 made threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18, shooting 66%. Washington State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 9:40 PM ET, the Colorado Rockies are looking to even up their record after dropping their season opener. They are in Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks, who are 1-0 after a win in their first game. The Rockies are the underdog in this one, with the Diamondbacks being favored.</p>

<p>Cal Quantrill will take the mound for the Rockies, while Merrill Kelly will get the start for the Diamondbacks. The over/under line for this NL West matchup is set at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Friday, March 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Diamondbacks offense exploded for 16 runs in the previous game of this series against the Rockies, who managed just one run on four hits. Arizona was a big favorite (-229), and the game easily went over the total of 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>Kyle Freeland got the start for the Rockies and took the loss after giving up ten earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings of work. Zac Gallen got the start for Arizona and picked up the win, going five innings and giving up just one run. Despite the lopsided score, the Diamondbacks only hit one home run.</p>

<p>Arizona's offense did most of its damage in the third inning, scoring 14 runs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went off for five RBIs and five runs scored, while Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno each drove in three runs.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>Starting for the Rockies today is Cal Quantrill, who is coming off a season in which he made 19 starts and finished with a record of 4-7. His ERA for the year was 5.24, and he gave up a total of 11 home runs. Quantrill's WHIP for the season was 1.47, and his FIP was 4.79. Last year, he made a total of eight quality starts and averaged 1.8 walks per game. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 1.7, and his strikeout rate per nine innings was 5.24.</p><p>When looking at the Rockies' player projections, we see that Kris Bryant is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but he also has the highest odds to hit a home run for the Rockies, with the 10th highest odds in the league today. Elias Diaz is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, with Nolan Jones also having a solid chance to go deep, as his home run projection is 12th in the league today. Charlie Blackmon is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Coming off a season in which he made 30 starts, Merrill Kelly will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks in their home opener against the Rockies. Last year, Kelly finished with a record of 12-8 and an ERA of 3.29. His WHIP for the season was 1.19, and he allowed a batting average of .214. In his three appearances against the Rockies last season, Kelly went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.93.</p><p>Our model is giving Corbin Carroll the best chance to have a big game at the plate for the Diamondbacks. He has the highest total hits projection on the team and is also our top choice to hit a home run for Arizona. In fact, Carroll's home run projection is 7th best in the entire league today. If you are looking for another player to potentially hit a home run, Christian Walker has the 9th best odds in the league. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is also a solid option, as his home run projection is 12th best in the league today.</p>

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