<p>At 9:40 PM ET, the Twins and Padres square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at PETCO Park in San Diego, and the Padres are favored on the money line (-159). The money line odds for a Twins win are sitting at +134, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Monday's forecast in San Diego calls for clear skies and temperatures in the upper 70s. Zebby Matthews is starting for the Twins, and he is facing off against Michael King. Both teams have a record of 70-54, and the Padres are 2nd in the NL West, while the Twins are 2nd in the AL Central. FS1 is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -159</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Monday, August 19th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Twins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rangers with a 6-5 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Rangers scored a run in the bottom of the 9th to pick up the win. Minnesota was the -108 favorite on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Pablo Lopez put together a good start for the Twins, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just three hits and struck out three. However, the Twins' bullpen couldnjson't close things out, and Jhoan Duran took the loss out of the bullpen. Ryan Jeffers had a big game at the plate, going 2/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Minnesota is 70-54 overall this season, putting them 2nd in the AL Central. Currently, they trail the Guardians by two games for the division lead. The Twins are 28-17 against other teams in the AL Central. They are starting this one on the road, where they are 34-30 this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Twins have gone 55-31 this year, and they are 15-23 as the underdog. Minnesota's overall series record is 24-13-3, and they have won two straight series. Their most recent series win came against the Rangers, taking the series 3-1.</p><p>The Twins are 35-29 against the run line on the road this season, and they've covered in three straight games. They've been a better bet at home, going 27-33 against the run line. Minnesota's average run margin is 0.6 runs per game, with a scoring margin of 0.2 runs per game on the road and 0.9 at home. When they win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game, while their losses come by an average of 3.5 runs per game. They've been a better bet against the run line as the underdog, going 21-17, compared to 41-45 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Twins are on the road, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs today against the Padres. This season, the Twins have played 78 games with higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which is 62.9% of their games. Their combined run average is 9.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 63-57 overall and 19-14 when the line is set at 7.5 runs.</p><p>Zebby Matthews is on the mound for the Twins as they take on the Padres on the road. Matthews started the season with a win at home against the Royals, going 5 innings and giving up 2 earned runs. He finished with 5 strikeouts and did give up a home run.</p><p>Carlos Santana has been the Twins' top power threat this season, as he is 2nd on the team with 18 homers and is also 2nd on the team with 55 RBIs. However, he has struggled of late, hitting just .182 over his last seven games. Ryan Jeffers has gone deep 19 times this season, which is the most on the team, and his 57 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Jeffers is also batting just .231 for the year.</p>

<p>As a team, the Twins are 7th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, and they also have a collective batting average of .252, which is 7th in the MLB.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>A late homer from the Rockies was the difference in their 3-2 win over the Padres to close out their series. San Diego was the heavy favorite at -198 going into the game. The Padres scored a run to take the lead in the 4th inning but couldn Rockies tied things up in the 6th with a homer from Sam Hilliard. Colorado's Bryan Hoeing got the loss out of the bullpen, and the Padres also wasted a good start from Joe Musgrove.</p>

<p>Musgrove only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up just one run while striking out six. However, the Padres bullpen couldnjson't close things out, and San Diego took the loss. Manny Machado had a big game at the plate, going 1/4 with a homer and scoring both of the Padres' runs.</p><p>With a record of 70-55, the Padres are three games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. San Diego is 20-20 in divisional games and have won five straight games at home. Their overall series record is 25-14-3, and they are 7-3 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>San Diego's series loss to the Rockies dropped them to 25-14-3 in series play this year. As the favorite, the Padres are 44-33 and 26-22 as the underdog. They have been slightly better on the road, going 37-26 compared to 33-29 at home.</p><p>San Diego has a run line record of 24-38 at home this season, with an average run margin of -0.1 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 65-60, with an average run margin of 0.6 runs per game. They have been a strong bet on the run line on the road, going 41-22, with an average run margin of 1.2 runs per game. The Padres have covered the run line in two straight games at home, and their run line record as an underdog is 33-15.</p><p>San Diego Padres games have had an average of 9.0 runs scored per game this season, and their over/under record is 66-58. The average over/under line for their games is set at 8 runs, but when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 19-21. Overall, 75 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 60.0% of their games this season.</p><p>Michael King gets the start for the Padres today and comes in with a record of 10-6 and an ERA of 3.19. So far this year, he has made 23 starts, and opponents are batting .218. King has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 10.71 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, King was dominant, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished with 10 strikeouts in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. King has won each of his last three outings.</p>
<p>San Diego comes into the game with the league's best team batting average at .266 and are also the top home run hitting team in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. The Padres have been very good at putting the ball in play this season, as they have the league's fewest strikeouts.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar has been the Padres' top power threat this season, with 19 homers, which is the best mark on the team. He also leads the team with 73 RBIs and has a strong on-base percentage of .389. Profar is currently on a three-game hitting streak. Luis Arraez has been a strong contact hitter for the Padres, batting .305 for the season.</p>

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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

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<p>The Buffaloes and Cowboys are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Oklahoma State being favored by -2.5 at home against Colorado.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Buffaloes Secure a Win at Stillwater?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colorado dropped to 9-7 on the season after a 68-62 home loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. The Buffaloes entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Colorado scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Buffaloes managed just 62 points, shooting 41.1% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, converting 61.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Bangot Dak led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall and 40% from deep. Simas Lukosius added 16 points and 7 boards, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Colorado's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Buffaloes limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 61%, making 13 of 21 attempts. Colorado also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Oklahoma State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oklahoma State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after an 85-69 loss to BYU on Tuesday. The Cowboys were +14 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>The Cowboys struggled early, falling behind 46-26 by halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 39, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 69 points in their latest game, shooting 41.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 48.2%. They connected on 38.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 21 from deep, while their two-point shooting stood at 42.9% (15/35). At the free-throw line, the Cowboys converted 65.2%, making 15 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Trevin Knell led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc. Jamyron Keller and Bryce Thompson each added 15 points, with Keller knocking down 4 of 6 threes. Dallin Hall was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4 overall and 3 for 3 from three-point range, finishing with 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They had trouble containing two-point shots, with opponents hitting 62% of their attempts (15/24).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State allowed 12 threes on 28 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws (70%).</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Bruins and Senators game? Catch the action at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, as the Senators hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Senators are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Bruins to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 22-19-5. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals went under.</p> <p>Both goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, limiting them to 23 shots.</p><p>Boston's offense got on the board early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau scoring his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed up with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark in the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins took 33 shots on goal, but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and added 4 assists, with Brad Marchand picking up his 7th assist of the season.</p><p>Boston's defense was solid in their last game, allowing 0 goals to the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Senators?</h3><p>Ottawa improved to 22-19-4 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette scored first at 14:32 in the opening period, followed by Brady Tkachuk in the second, and Tim Stützle added an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Ottawa's offense was led by Adam Gaudette, who opened the scoring for the Senators with his 7th goal of the season. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, while Tim Stützle added his 6th, an empty netter at 17:46 in the third period. Stützle also recorded his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal.</p> <p>The Senators took 23 shots on goal and ended the game with 11 giveaways. They scored in each period, with Gaudette’s goal coming at 14:32 in the first, Tkachuk’s at 8:49 in the second, and Stützle’s empty netter at 2:14 in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators were rock solid, shutting out the Kraken 3-0. Goalie Anton Forsberg recorded 22 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canucks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canucks on the moneyline (+143)</li><li>The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Oilers Find a Way to Win in Vancouver?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 29-13-3 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 goal line.</p> 

<p>Edmonton’s four goals came from different players, and they led 2-0 before Calgary tied it up. Zach Hyman broke the tie with a goal in the third period, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Edmonton's offense fired 31 shots on goal and found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season and later added two assists, bringing his total to 8 assists this year. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal on a power play, following his 2nd assist earlier in the game.</p> <p>The Oilers scored twice in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added two more in the third, including a last-second empty-netter by Mattias Janmark, his 2nd goal of the season. Edmonton had 10 giveaways and recorded 6 assists on their four goals.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 19 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the second and third periods, with one being a power-play goal.</p><h3>Will the Canucks Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Vancouver improved to 19-15-10 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored by -1.5 goals and didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the second period, the Canucks tied it up with a goal from Pius Suter at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, but the Sharks tied it again before Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his third and fourth of the season. He scored at the 14:41 mark of the second period to tie the game 1-1 and later netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver fired 27 shots on goal but went scoreless in the first period. They tallied once in the second and added two more in the third. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and the tying goal at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen had 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

College Basketball

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

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College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

There are just four teams that make it to the College Football Playoff each year, but that number is going to be expanding soon. There are other major bowl games that take place throughout the year, and those teams are chosen based on how they perform during the regular season.

This article will not only give you the best college football betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you tips so you know how to bet on college football.
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential

Texas Longhorns vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

Buffalo Bulls vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction Bahamas Bowl

Louisville Cardinals vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

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<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>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pistons (-139) will host the Pacers (+117) in a Central Division matchup. Detroit is currently favored by 2.5 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line for this game is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on FDSD. The Pacers are 22-19 and 3rd in the Central Division, while the Pistons are 21-19 and 4th in the Central Division.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-109 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Be The Talk of Little Caesars Arena?</h3><p>The Pacers fell to 22-19 on the season after a 127-117 home loss to the Cavaliers on Tuesday. Indiana entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 244 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 231 by 13 points.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run, Cleveland took control, moving the score from 85-77 to 87-85. Indiana responded by winning the 2nd quarter 31-25, but a 38-28 3rd quarter by the Cavs put them in a 100-89 hole heading into the 4th. The Pacers edged the Cavs 28-27 in the final period.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts in their 127-117 loss to the Cavaliers. Bennedict Mathurin added 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip, while Myles Turner contributed 17 points.</p> <p>Siakam scored 12 of his points in the opening quarter, while Mathurin put up 12 in the 4th. The Pacers connected on 12 threes, shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc and 48.4% overall from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Pacers struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 37 and 38 points, respectively, in their 127-117 loss to the Cavaliers. They did manage to tighten things up in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 25 points. Overall, Indiana allowed Cleveland to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers held the Cavaliers to 34% shooting, with Cleveland hitting 15 threes. Indiana also sent the Cavs to the line 31 times, where they converted 26 free throws. The Pacers recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Pistons Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Pistons improved to 21-19 on the season with a 124-119 win over the Knicks on Monday. Detroit, who entered the game as +8 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 243, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 224.5 by 18.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit jumped out to a 37-26 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Knicks responded by outscoring them 37-22 in the 2nd. The Pistons regained control with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 74-72 to 84-72. They entered the 4th quarter with a 95-90 lead, and both teams scored 29 points in the final period.</p><p>Cade Cunningham's 36 points led the Pistons to a 124-119 win over the Knicks, with 18 of those points coming in the 3rd quarter. Malik Beasley added 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 75% rate, and contributed 9 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Detroit shot 50% from the field and made 15 threes, shooting 44.1% from beyond the arc. Cunningham hit 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Beasley connected on 6.</p><p>Despite giving up 119 points, the Pistons managed to secure a win over the Knicks. They struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, allowing 37 points, but limited the damage in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they gave up 26 and 27 points, respectively. Detroit sent New York to the free-throw line 29 times, where the Knicks converted 24 attempts.</p> <p>The Pistons allowed the Knicks to shoot 50% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, with New York hitting 15 threes. Detroit also gave up 10 offensive rebounds. Defensively, they recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Matadors and Trailblazers game? Catch the action at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT, as the Trailblazers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. CSUN comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154 points.</p><h3>CSUN MATADORS VS UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Matadors.</li><li>Even though we have CSUN winning straight-up, we like Utah Tech at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will CSUN Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>CSUN picked up a 79-69 road win over Sacramento State on Saturday, November 16th. The Matadors entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 148, going over the pre-game O/U line of 143.</p> 

<p>CSUN's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding the Hornets to just 26 points while scoring 47 themselves. The Matadors were trailing 43-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>CSUN put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They connected on 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-17 from three-point range.</p> <p>Scotty Washington led the way, hitting 4-of-7 from deep and finishing with 27 points. Jacob Holt and Keonte Jones each added 20 points, with Jones also contributing 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The Matadors shot 74.2% from the free-throw line, making 23-of-31 attempts.</p><p>CSUN's defense gave up 69 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. They allowed 12 two-point baskets on 23 tries, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 30 threes, shooting 33%. CSUN also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws, good for 75%. The Matadors allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Utah Tech Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah Tech faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 22nd, as they took on the Utah Runnin' Utes on the road. The Trailblazers, who entered the game as +25 point underdogs, fell 84-53. Not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Utah Tech trailed 42-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game ended at 137, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah Tech's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 30.3% shooting from the field. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 23 attempts, and connected on only 42.9% of their free throws.</p> <p>Gabe Madsen led the way with 19 points, shooting 47.1% overall, while Keanu Dawes added 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots. The Trailblazers finished with 8 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Even with Utah Tech giving up 84 points, they managed to hold the other team to 29% from beyond the arc, with just 8 threes made on 27 attempts. However, the Trailblazers struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 61% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposition hitting 24 of 39 shots.</p> <p>Utah Tech sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 66%. The Trailblazers also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

CSUN Matadors vs Utah Tech Trailblazers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24