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<p>At 6:00 ET, the Pacers will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in an Eastern Central division matchup. The Cavs are currently favored by 9 points and have a record of 33-4, while the Pacers are 21-18 and have won 5 straight.</p>

<p>This game can be seen on FDSO and will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -9</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 6:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-126 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>Taking a Look at the Pacers Chances on the Road</h3><p>Indiana improved to 21-18 on the season with a 108-96 win over Golden State on Friday. The Pacers were favored by 11 points at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 204 points fell well short of the 223.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 10-0 run early in the game helped them take control, and they extended their lead to 80-70 heading into the 4th quarter. The Pacers outscored the Warriors 28-26 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Warriors, the Pacers shot 52.4% from the field, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 33.3% rate. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 25 points each, with Haliburton adding 10 assists and connecting on 2 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Bennedict Mathurin contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 threes despite shooting 37.5% from deep. Mathurin was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 10 points, while Siakam added 9 in the final period.</p><p>The Pacers put together a strong defensive effort on Friday, holding the Warriors to just 96 points. Indiana allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up only 21 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Pacers limited Golden State to 41% shooting from the field, including a 26% mark from three-point range, with the Warriors hitting just 10 threes. Indiana also sent the Warriors to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Pacers finished with 8 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Cavaliers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>On Thursday, the Cavaliers improved to 33-4 with a 132-126 win over the Raptors at home. Cleveland was favored by 13.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 258 exceeded the over/under line of 234.5.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by Toronto early in the game, Cleveland responded by winning the 2nd quarter 34-28. The Raptors took the 3rd quarter 42-37, but the Cavs closed the game strong, outscoring Toronto 34-23 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Darius Garland's 40-point, 9-assist performance led the Cavaliers to a 132-126 win over the Raptors, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Evan Mobley added 21 points and 11 rebounds, also shooting 63.6% and making 3 threes at 60%, while Jarrett Allen contributed 18 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 88.9% of his shots.</p> <p>The Cavs connected on 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep and 52.8% overall. Garland scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Caris LeVert added 9 of his 18 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 126 points, the Cavaliers managed to pull off a win against the Raptors on Thursday. Cleveland's defense struggled in the 3rd quarter, allowing 42 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points. Overall, the Cavaliers allowed the Raptors to shoot 59% from the field.</p> <p>Cleveland also had trouble defending the three, with Toronto hitting 14 threes at a 45% clip. The Cavaliers did limit the Raptors' trips to the free-throw line, where they went 6/13. Defensively, Cleveland recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Storm versus the Friars? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FOX. The game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. St. John's come into this Big East conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 143.5 points.</p><h3>ST. JOHN'S RED STORM VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Storm Have What it Takes in Providence?</h3><h3>St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>St. John’s improved to 9-2 on the season with an 89-61 win over DePaul on Tuesday. The Red Storm were -12 favorites at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 150 fell just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>St. John’s led 40-29 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring DePaul 49-32.</p><p>St. John's put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 55.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 59.6% of their two-point attempts, while going just 3-for-10 from beyond the arc. The Red Storm struggled at the free-throw line, making only 57.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Offensively, they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. RJ Luis Jr. led the team with 19 points in 21 minutes, shooting 7-for-11. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Conor Enright also connected on 2 threes, finishing 4-for-6 from the field.</p><p>St. John's gave up 61 points despite allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Red Storm struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 59% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. John's held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. St. John's allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Friars Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Friars dropped to 7-5 on the season after a 74-70 loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. Providence, who were -3.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-26 at halftime, the Friars put up 44 points in the second half but allowed 39, falling just short of a comeback. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>Providence's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.7% overall and 31.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 32 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, connecting on 20 of 24 attempts for 83.3%.</p> <p>Melvin Council Jr. led the way with 24 points, shooting 52.6% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range. Noel Brown contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Lajae Jones added 15 points, hitting 75% of his shots.</p><p>Providence's defense held their opponent to 74 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots, with the other team making just 10 of 24 attempts for 41%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Providence allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% success rate. The opponent also went 20/24 from the free-throw line, hitting 83% of their foul shots. Providence gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

St. John's Red Storm vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Panthers game? Catch the action at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ACCN. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>CLEMSON TIGERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Tigers Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Clemson improved to 14-4 on the season with a 70-59 road win over Georgia Tech on Tuesday, January 14th. The Tigers entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 129 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 36-25 at halftime, Clemson matched Georgia Tech’s 34 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, Clemson's offense put up 70 points, shooting 44.2% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16-for-20 from the line.</p> <p>Jaeden Zackery led the way with 21 points, hitting 3-of-5 from three-point range and shooting 58.3% overall. Ian Schieffelin added 16 points and 6 assists, while Baye Ndongo contributed 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 12 offensive rebounds, Clemson’s defense held their opponent to just 59 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Tigers limited damage inside, allowing only 12 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, also at a 35% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Clemson’s opponent shot 35%, hitting 7 of their 20 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they managed 14 points, shooting 73% on 19 attempts.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Panthers Chances at Home</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh fell to 12-5 on the season after an 82-70 road loss to Florida State on Wednesday, January 15th. The Panthers, who were -3 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 28-23 at halftime, Pittsburgh’s defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 54 points while scoring 47. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.5% overall, with a 37.1% mark on two-pointers. They connected on 38.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 21 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%.</p> <p>The Panthers were strong at the free-throw line, making 20 of 22 attempts for a 90.9% rate. Jamir Watkins led the team with 26 points and 8 rebounds, while Jaland Lowe added 22 points and 5 assists. Malique Ewin contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Jorge Diaz Graham hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Despite shooting just 42% from the field, Pittsburgh’s opponent managed to score 82 points. They shot 48% on two-point attempts, making 18 of 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh’s defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 28 free throws, shooting 84%.</p>

Clemson Tigers vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Billikens and Spiders. The game is starting at 2:30 ET on USA, and it's hosted by the Spiders at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. Get ready to place your bets! Saint Louis is favored by -5.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 138.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Robins Center at 2:30 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Not only will Richmond 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 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Billikens Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Billikens fell to 8-7 on the season after a 78-62 road loss to VCU on Tuesday. Entering the game as +10 underdogs, Saint Louis not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Saint Louis trailed 47-42 at halftime but managed just 20 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 62 points in their latest game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.5%. They hit 39.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 23 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 23 for 82.6%.</p> <p>Joe Bamisile led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Isaiah Swope and Robbie Avila each added 18 points, with Avila going 2 for 2 from deep and shooting 75% overall. Jack Clark contributed 12 points and 5 assists, while Max Shulga dished out 9 assists to go with his 11 points.</p><p>Saint Louis gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point field goals on 51% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 10 threes on 33 attempts, shooting 30%. Saint Louis also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Spiders Win at Robins Center?</h3><h3>Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Richmond fell to 5-11 on the season after a 63-49 road loss to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday. The Spiders entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 
<p>Richmond trailed 37-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 26. The game’s total points of 112 fell short of the 129.5 O/U line.</p><p>Richmond managed just 49 points in their latest game, shooting 37% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.7%. They hit 8 of 27 from three-point range, connecting at 29.6%, while making 9 of 19 two-point attempts (47.4%). The Spiders also went 7 for 10 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Jonah Hinton led Richmond with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and shooting 50% overall. Jason Roche also made a significant impact from deep, going 4 for 5 from three-point range and finishing with 12 points in 24 minutes.</p><p>Richmond’s defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 21/46 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14/24 shooting, which is 58%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Richmond held their opponent to 7/22 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14, shooting 73%. Richmond limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

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<p>The Musketeers and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 2:00 ET on FOX. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -9.5 vs. Xavier in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>XAVIER MUSKETEERS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like Xavier at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Xavier Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers improved to 11-7 on the season with a 69-63 win over Villanova on Tuesday. Xavier, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Xavier rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring Villanova 45-31 after trailing 32-24 at halftime.</p><p>In their latest game, Xavier put up 69 points, shooting 40.8% from the field. They connected on 10 of 25 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 51%.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 34 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three, hitting 6 of 10 attempts. The Musketeers also got 18 points each from Eric Dixon and Jordan Longino, with both players making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold off their opponent, who scored 63 points on 40% shooting. The Musketeers allowed 20 field goals, with 10 coming from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 40%.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Xavier's opponent went 19/26, hitting 73% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Golden Eagles Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 15-2 on the season with an 85-83 win over DePaul on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles were -13 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 168, going over the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Marquette trailed 40-39 at halftime but managed to outscore DePaul 28-27 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 58.3%.</p> <p>David Joplin led the way with 30 points, knocking down 7 threes at a 53.8% clip. Isaiah Rivera was also hot from deep, hitting 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 20 points in just 16 minutes. Kam Jones contributed 18 points and dished out 11 assists, despite shooting just 1 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Marquette's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 21 of 32 two-point attempts, a 65% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marquette's opponents shot 37%, making 12 of 32 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Marquette gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Xavier Musketeers vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Fighting Irish and Orange. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. Get ready to place your bets! Notre Dame is favored by -4.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Irish Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Notre Dame improved to 8-9 on the season with a 78-60 win over Boston College on Monday. The Fighting Irish were -11 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Notre Dame led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 42-27.</p><p>Notre Dame put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts for 20%, but connected on 57.5% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Irish were strong at the free-throw line, making 23 of 27 attempts (85.2%), and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Tae Davis led the way with 26 points on 9 of 14 shooting, while Markus Burton added 20 points despite shooting 5 of 15 from the field.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense gave up 60 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, including 57% on two-point attempts. However, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, with the other team hitting just 3 of 15 threes for 20%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposition was efficient, converting 23 of 27 attempts for 85%. Notre Dame also allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Orange Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Orange dropped to 8-9 on the season after an 85-61 loss to Louisville on Tuesday. Syracuse was +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>Syracuse trailed 43-27 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 34. This was a home game for the Orange, adding to the disappointment of the loss.</p><p>Syracuse's offense managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 55.6% of their attempts.</p> <p>Chucky Hepburn led the way with 24 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from deep, adding 7 assists. Chris Bell contributed 18 points, hitting 57.1% of his threes, while J'Vonne Hadley and Eddie Lampkin Jr. each grabbed 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Syracuse giving up 85 points, they held the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. The Orange allowed 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse's defense gave up 8 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 32%. They also sent them to the line 9 times, where they made 5 free throws, shooting 55%.</p>

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Braves and Racers face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Racers are hosting the game at CFSB Center in Murray, KY. Bradley is favored by -1.5 in this Missouri Valley conference contest against Murray State. The game's over/under currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>BRADLEY BRAVES VS MURRAY STATE RACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Murray State Racers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at CFSB Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MURRAY STATE RACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Racers.</li><li>Not only will Murray State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Braves Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Bradley improved to 14-3 on the season with a dominant 118-65 win over Indiana State on Wednesday. The Braves, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 183 went over the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>Bradley took control early, leading 66-33 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 52 points while holding Indiana State to 32.</p><p>Bradley's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 118 points with a field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 70.6% of their two-point attempts and hit 16 threes at a 42.1% clip, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. The Braves were also strong from the free-throw line, making 22 of 25 attempts (88%).</p> <p>Connor Dillon led the way with 20 points in 20 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 75% overall. Zek Montgomery and Jaquan Johnson each added 17 points, with Johnson also shooting 75% from the field. The Braves dished out 27 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Bradley struggled defensively, giving up 65 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. They had trouble containing two-point shots, with the other team hitting 70% of their attempts, going 24/34.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley's defense allowed 16 threes on 38 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22 of those for 88%. The Braves gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Murray State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Racers fell to 9-8 on the season after a 97-93 loss to UIC on Wednesday. Murray State, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 190, well over the pre-game O/U line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>Murray State led 36-33 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 of their own.</p><p>Murray State put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 30% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, making 20 of 25 attempts for 80%.</p> <p>The Racers dominated the offensive glass with 16 rebounds and dished out 23 assists. Javon Jackson led the way with 30 points, shooting 60% overall and 37.5% from deep, while Alden Applewhite added 22 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 97 points, Murray State's defense couldn't contain their opponent, who shot 55% from the field. They allowed 35 field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Racers gave up 26 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 22 shots, shooting 40%.</p>

Bradley Braves vs Murray State Racers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Red Raiders? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Texas Tech is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Arizona.</p><h3>ARIZONA WILDCATS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Red Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Texas Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Arizona Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arizona improved to 11-5 on the season with an 81-70 home win over Baylor on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just over the 149.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Arizona jumped out to a 42-19 lead by halftime but allowed Baylor to score 51 points in the second half while scoring 39 themselves.</p><p>In their latest game, Arizona's offense put up 81 points, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-14, and hit 55% of their two-point shots, making 22 of 40. The Wildcats also shot 64% from the free-throw line, converting 16 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Henri Veesaar was a standout, scoring 19 points in 20 minutes, shooting 9-for-11 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Arizona dished out 21 assists, with Jaden Bradley contributing 6, while KJ Lewis added 7 assists to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Arizona's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 22 of their 40 two-point attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona's defense couldn't contain the shooters, who went 7/14 for 50%. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 64%. Arizona allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Red Raiders Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Texas Tech improved to 12-4 on the season with a 61-57 road win over Kansas State on Tuesday. Despite being favored by 6.5 points, the Red Raiders didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 118 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-31 at halftime, Texas Tech’s defense stepped up, allowing just 24 points in the second half while scoring 30 to secure the win.</p><p>Texas Tech managed 61 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts and 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 14 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 4 of 7 attempts, shooting 57.1%.</p> <p>The Red Raiders dished out 17 assists, with Elijah Hawkins leading the way, contributing 9 assists along with 14 points. Darrion Williams added 16 points, while Brendan Hausen knocked down 3 threes, finishing with 13 points. Texas Tech grabbed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 10 of 22 attempts (45%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas Tech allowed 9 threes on 30 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 (83%). Texas Tech also gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The money line odds for Thursday's Cubs vs. Giants matchup are close, with the Cubs being at -110 compared to the Giants at -108. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and this NL matchup can be seen on MLBN.</p>

<p>First pitch from Oracle Park is set for 3:45 PM ET, and the forecast for Thursday's game calls for scattered clouds and temperatures in the mid 50's. Shota Imanaga is starting for the Cubs, and he is facing off against Jordan Hicks. The Giants are on a three-game winning streak and are 4th in the NL West, while the Cubs are 5th in the Central with an overall record of 37-44.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -108</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 3:45 ET on Thursday, June 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants 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>San Francisco picked up a 4-3 win over the Cubs in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a three-run 2nd inning and scored the game's go-ahead run in the 5th. As for the Cubs, they scored one run in the 4th and added their final two runs in the 5th.</p>

<p>Hayden Birdsong only went 4 2/3 innings for the Giants but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. Luke Jackson got the win out of the bullpen, and Camilo Doval got the save. Drew Smyly took the loss for Chicago, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work.</p>

<p>Luis Matos and Michael Conforto each homered for the Giants, while David Villar scored twice and drove in a run while going 1/3. Seiya Suzuki hit a home run for the Cubs, going 1/4.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is on the road today for the final game of their series vs. the Giants, and they are looking to snap a four-game losing streak, which includes losing the first three games of this series. The Cubs are 5th in the NL Central at 11 games behind the Brewers. So far, they are 9-17 against other teams in the NL Central.</p>

<p>At 37-44 overall, the Cubs have really struggled to get going this year, as they are below .500 at the midway point of the season. Chicago has dropped four straight on the road, and they are 15-26 on the road this year. As the favorite, the Cubs are 19-20 and 18-24 as the underdog. So far, their overall series record is 9-14-2.</p><p>Chicago has been a solid team to bet on the run line when they are the underdog, as they are 28-14 on the run line in those games. They are also 23-18 on the run line on the road this season.</p><p>The Cubs have played in 53 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, which is 65.4% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 34-44. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 8-10. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Giants on the road. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 2.96. Imanaga's WHIP for the season is currently 1.10. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up 10 hits, 10 earned runs, and three homers in three innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Imanaga has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 4-1 and 3.11 ERA compared to 3-1 with a 4.87 ERA at home.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been pretty inconsistent this season, as they are just 20th in the league in runs per game at 4.1. At home, they have been a little better at 4.3 runs per contest. The Cubs are also near the bottom of the league in terms of slugging percentage and OPS. However, they have been good at working the count, as they are 5th in the league in walks.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has been a bright spot for the Cubs in terms of power, as his 15 home runs are the best on the team and 10th in the league. However, he is batting just .204 for the season. Morel has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/20 with two homers over his last six games. Cody Bellinger has also been swinging a hot bat, going 8/21 in his last six games.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is hosting the Cubs today with an overall record of 39-42, which has them 4th in the NL West. The Giants are 11.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Giants have taken three straight games, and they lead the Cubs 3-0 in the series.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 23-17 this year, and they are 16-25 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 41 games, going 23-18 in those games. As for their matchups as the underdog, the Giants are 16-24 this year. San Francisco has won four straight games at home and has an overall series record of 12-11-2, but they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When the Giants win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.3 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.7 runs per game. As a result, their overall run line record is just below .500 at 39-42. They have been a better bet on the road, where they are 21-20 vs. the run line, compared to 18-22 at home.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants are home to the Chicago Cubs today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Giants have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 44-35. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 18-12. Overall, 55.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Jordan Hicks gets the start for the Giants today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Cardinals. In that start, he gave up five earned runs in four innings of work and took the loss. Looking back over his last four starts, Hicks has allowed at least two home runs in three of them. So far this season, he has given up a total of eight home runs. Hicks' ERA for the season is 3.24, along with a record of 4-4. His WHIP for the season is 1.28. Out of his 16 starts, Hicks has three quality starts and is averaging 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Giants are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been pretty consistent at home and on the road, averaging 4.3 and 4.5 runs per game, respectively. San Francisco comes into the game with a team batting average of .245, which is 10th in the league.</p>

<p>Heliot Ramos has been a bright spot for the Giants this season, as he is batting .294 and leads the team with 10 home runs. However, he has hit just .184 over his last nine games. Thairo Estrada and Matt Chapman are tied for 2nd on the team with nine homers and are both batting just .234. Estrada does lead the team with 39 RBIs, while Chapman is 3rd on the team with 33 RBIs.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Red Flash and Fighting Camels game? Catch the action at Pope Convocation Center in Buies Creek, NC, as the Fighting Camels hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FloC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Campbell is favored by -9.5 vs. Saint Francis U.</p><h3>SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH VS CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pope Convocation Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Fighting Camels.</li><li>Not only will Campbell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Saint Francis U Have A Chance at Pope Convocation Center?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Red Flash faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they went on the road to take on Clemson. Coming into the game as +30 point underdogs, they ended up losing 88-62.</p> <p>Saint Francis U found themselves down 41-20 at halftime but managed to score 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. Despite the loss, they covered the spread, and the game's total points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Red Flash managed just 62 points, shooting 39.3% from the field and 38.9% on two-point attempts. They connected on 40% of their threes, going 8-for-20 from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%.</p> <p>Jaeden Zackery and Ian Schieffelin each contributed 16 points, with Zackery shooting 66.7% overall and from three. Aaron Talbert added 17 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. The team finished with 9 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Saint Francis U's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 72% shooting, with the other team hitting 21 of 29 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Saint Francis U's defense allowed 12 threes on 27 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p><h3>Will Campbell Win at Home?</h3><p>Campbell’s season opener saw them fall 65-56 to Virginia on Wednesday. The Fighting Camels were +16.5 underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 35-26 at halftime, Campbell matched Virginia’s 30 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 130.5 O/U line.</p><p>Campbell's offense put up 56 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field. They connected on 41.7% of their threes, hitting 15 of 36 attempts, and went 12/30 (40%) from inside the arc. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 51.5%.</p> <p>Jacob Cofie led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/8 overall and 2/3 from three. Isaac McKneely and Elijah Saunders each chipped in 11 points, with McKneely shooting 66.7% from the field. Campbell also recorded 18 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even with Campbell's defense giving up 57% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to 65 points. The Fighting Camels allowed 24 field goals on 42 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Campbell's defense conceded 18 two-point baskets on 29 shots, a 62% conversion rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 makes on 13 attempts, with the opponent shooting 46%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bison versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142 points, with Butler being favored by -14.5 over North Dakota State.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota State Bison +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Butler winning straight-up, we like North Dakota State at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bison Win on the Road?</h3><p>North Dakota State moved above .500 for the season with an 82-70 home win over Northern Colorado on Saturday, December 7th. The Bison, who were favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 37-34 at halftime, NDSU pulled away by scoring 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game ended at 152, just over the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>North Dakota State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 53.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They shot 62.5% from inside the arc and hit 40.9% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-22 from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 19 attempts, good for 78.9%.</p> <p>Isaiah Hawthorne led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 1-for-8 from three-point range. Jacksen Moni added 18 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Masen Miller was a standout from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 4 three-point attempts and finishing with 11 points.</p><p>North Dakota State struggled defensively, giving up 70 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 20/32 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Dakota State's defense allowed 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%.</p><h3>Can Butler Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler’s season record dropped to 7-2 following a 79-51 road loss to Houston on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, just under the O/U line of 134.</p> 

<p>After trailing 28-18 at halftime, Butler allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own. The Bulldogs will look to regroup after this tough loss.</p><p>Butler struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points while shooting 28.3% from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 22.2% (4/18), while they connected on 32.1% of their three-point attempts (9/28).</p> <p>They did manage to hit 72.7% of their free throws (16/22) and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds. The Bulldogs finished with 10 assists, with L.J. Cryer leading the way, scoring 20 points and dishing out 3 assists.</p><p>Butler's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. The Bulldogs couldn't contain the two-point attack, as their opponents went 23/42 for 54%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 6 times, where they converted all their free throws. Butler gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

North Dakota State Bison vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Jayhawks game? Catch the action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, as the Jayhawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on CBS. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Kansas being favored by -15.5 at home against Kansas State.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Kansas State at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Kansas State fell to 7-9 on the season after a 61-57 home loss to Texas Tech on Tuesday. The Wildcats were +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 33-31 at halftime, Kansas State scored just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 118 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kansas State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. They connected on 9 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 30% from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%.</p> <p>Elijah Hawkins contributed 14 points and 9 assists, shooting 54.5% overall and 50% from three-point range. Darrion Williams led the team with 16 points, shooting 46.7% from the field and 50% from deep.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's strong defensive effort, they couldn't come away with the win, allowing 61 points on 36% shooting from the field. They managed to limit their opponent's two-point shooting to 45%, with just 10 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas State gave up 9 threes on 30 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 for 83%. On the boards, Kansas State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Jayhawks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas fell to 12-4 on the season after a 74-57 road loss to Iowa State on Wednesday. The Jayhawks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Kansas trailed 40-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 34.</p><p>In their last game, Kansas managed just 57 points, shooting 40.7% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 4 of 11 attempts for a 36.4% rate.</p> <p>Curtis Jones was a standout, scoring 25 points and hitting 5 of 6 threes, while Zeke Mayo and Dishon Jackson each added 17 points. Jones also contributed 6 rebounds in 36 minutes of play.</p><p>Despite Kansas holding their opponent to 40% shooting, the Jayhawks gave up 74 points. They did well inside, limiting two-point shots to 34% (16/46), but struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent hit 61% (8/13).</p> <p>Kansas also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 72% (18/25). The Jayhawks allowed 13 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</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 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (-101)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Columbus Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 10-9-3 with a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled from the start, allowing their first goal just 56 seconds into the game. They gave up 5 goals in the first period alone, before getting on the board with a goal in the second period.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists after contributing on Labanc’s goal. Columbus had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, starting 56 seconds in. After closing the gap to 6-2, they allowed another goal at 18:34 of the 3rd period. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks moved to 8-13-2 this season. As underdogs on the puck line, Chicago not only won but also covered. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips got things started at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago's offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also contributed. Teravainen's goal came on a power play, his 4th of the season.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall added his 4th assist on Teravainen's goal.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom had a standout performance in net, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also contributed with 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Despite allowing two goals in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left, Chicago's defense helped secure the win.</p>

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