<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 against the Red Wings in a Atlantic division matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Red Wings winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+184)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Detroit Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 20-19-4 this season. Detroit trailed early, but two second-period goals from Dylan Larkin secured the victory. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Detroit's defense struggled early, allowing a goal at 11:39 in the first period. They responded in the second period with two power-play goals from Larkin, the first coming at 12:11. Cam Talbot made 31 saves in the win.</p><p>After a scoreless first period, Dylan Larkin netted both of Detroit's goals in their 2-1 win over Buffalo. Larkin's 6th and 7th goals of the season came on power plays, with Patrick Kane picking up his 6th assist on the first goal, and Alex DeBrincat adding his 4th assist on the second. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but gave the puck away 15 times. Both of their goals came in the second period, at the 12:11 and 5:22 marks.</p><p>After allowing the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, the Red Wings' defense shut down the Sabres, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p><h3>Will Florida Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Florida improved to 26-16-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never threatened, with the two teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-net goal sealing the win. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put the Panthers ahead for good.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers' offense saw four different players find the net. A.J. Greer scored his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.</p> <p>Carolina scored once in the first period, added a second goal in the second, and closed out the game with two more in the third. They recorded 16 giveaways and 8 takeaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their strong third period from their last game, where they didn't allow a goal to the Stars. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits. The Panthers will need to be more disciplined, though, as they took 15 penalty minutes, which led to a power-play goal for the Stars.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans will travel to Indianapolis to take on the Pacers. The Pacers are favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Indiana is 7-10 on the season and currently sits 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans, who have lost four straight, are 4-13 and 15th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-104 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does New Orleans Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 4-13 on the season after a 112-108 home loss to the Warriors on Friday. New Orleans entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it close. The total score of 220 points narrowly missed the pre-game O/U line of 221.5.</p> <p>New Orleans went on a 13-0 run, turning a 38-33 deficit into a 46-38 lead. However, they couldn’t hold on, as the Warriors outscored them 25-21 in the 3rd quarter and 25-24 in the 4th.</p><p>Trey Murphy III hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, finishing with 24 points and 4 assists in the Pelicans' 108-point effort against the Warriors. New Orleans struggled from deep, shooting just 30.8% as a team, with Brandon Ingram connecting on only 28.6% of his attempts, though he added 18 points and 7 assists.</p> <p>Jeremiah Robinson-Earl contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter and another 7 in the 4th. The Pelicans shot 44.6% from the field overall, with Murphy adding 10 points in the opening quarter and another 7 in the final period.</p><p>The Pelicans tightened up defensively after a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 34 points, giving up just 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Despite the improved defense, they couldn't come away with the win, allowing 112 points on 44% shooting from the Warriors.</p> <p>New Orleans did a solid job defending the three, holding Golden State to 32% from deep with 12 made threes. The Pelicans also recorded 10 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Do the Pacers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 7-10 on the season with a 115-103 win over the Wizards on Sunday. Playing at home, Indiana was favored by 12 points, and the final margin was exactly that. The game’s total points came in well below the O/U line of 241, with just 218 points scored.</p> <p>Indiana took control with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 73-72 to 84-73. They outscored the Wizards 35-28 in the 3rd quarter and held them to just 16 points in the 4th, pulling away after leading 92-87 going into the final period.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 22 points and 6 assists in their win over the Wizards, shooting 50% from the field. Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate, with 14 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Indiana hit 12 threes as a team, shooting 44.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 47.7%. Moses Brown contributed 15 points, 11 of which came in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Pacers' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 16 points to help secure a 115-103 win over the Wizards. Indiana gave up 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 31 in the 2nd but made up for it with a strong finish.</p> <p>Indiana held Washington to 45% shooting from the field, including 31% from three-point range, where the Wizards made 11 threes. The Pacers also sent Washington to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws. Indiana grabbed 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Two squads currently on losing skids, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings take the ice at the Staples Center. NBC Sports Network will broadcast this East-West matchup, and the action gets going at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 26.
<h2>Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings Odds</h2>
With a -170 moneyline, Pittsburgh enters the game as the substantial favorite. The line for Los Angeles now stands at +150 and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals. If bettors want to wager on the matchup's total, they'll be looking at odds of -105 money on the over and -115 for the under.

Pittsburgh is 37-24 straight up (SU) and has earned 6.9 units for moneyline bettors this season. 30 of its matches have gone under the total, while 29 have gone over and just two have pushed. The Pens are 15-14 SU on the road in 2019-20.

Pittsburgh has converted on 21.1 percent of its power play chances this season, a figure that's right around league average. Its penalty kill is ranked 10th overall, and the team's successfully killed off 81.8 percent of all penalties.

Pittsburgh, as a collective unit, has been penalized just 3.3 times per game overall during the 2019-20 season, and 4.2 per game over its last five on the road. The team has been forced to stave off opponent power plays just 7.9 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Sporting a .901 save percentage and 25.3 saves per game, Matt Murray (18-15-5) has been the best option in goal for Pittsburgh this season. If head coach Mike Sullivan chooses to rest him, however, the team could turn to Tristan Jarry (20-10-1 record, .927 save percentage, 2.23 goals against average).

The visiting Penguins have relied on Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust this season. Malkin has 62 points via 21 goals and 41 assists, and has recorded multiple points in 18 different games. Rust has 23 goals and 26 assists to his name, and has registered a point in 29 games.

Over on the other bench, Los Angeles is 22-41 straight up (SU) and has lost 11.9 units for moneyline bettors this year. 33 of its outings have gone under the total, while 25 have gone over and just five have pushed. This year, the team is 13-15 SU at home.

Los Angeles has converted on just 16.5 percent of its power play chances this year, a mark that's ranked 24th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 29th overall, and it's successfully killed off 75.7 percent of all opponent power plays.

Los Angeles players have been penalized only 3.1 times per game this season, and 4.0 per game over their last five home outings. The team has had to kill penalties just 6.8 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Jonathan Quick has stopped 26.1 shots per game as the primary selection in the crease for Los Angeles. Quick has 13 wins, 26 losses, and four overtime losses and has maintained a mediocre 2.96 goals against average and a poor .898 save percentage this season.

The home team will be led on offense by Anze Kopitar (18 goals, 38 assists).
<h3>Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Pick:</a> SU Winner – Kings, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes

Three of Pittsburgh's last five outings have gone over the total.

Pittsburgh's attempted 32.0 shots per contest overall this season (ranked 11th in the NHL), and 29.2 in its last five road outings.

Penalties and power plays could be extremely important tonight. The Penguins are 17-10 in games where they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 26-15 when they serve fewer than 10 penalty minutes, in total. The Kings are 8-16 when the team serves fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 16-33 in games where they're in the box for less than 10 minutes.

Pittsburgh is 3-0 in games decided by a shootout this season while Los Angeles is 0-3 in shootouts.

Los Angeles is ranked 31st this season with 5.1 takeaways per game. That figure's trended down lately, however, as the team has averaged 4.1 takeaways over its last 10 games and 4.0 takeaways over its last five.

Pittsburgh has averaged 3.3 goals per game overall this season, but is averaging 1.7 goals per contest over its three-game losing streak.

Pittsburgh is ranked 13th in the league with 7.6 takeaways per game. That figure has trended upward, as it's created 8.2 takeaways over its last 10 games and 10.2 takeaways over its last five.

Pittsburgh could have an advantage if it's a tight one late. The team's an impressive 16-8 in one-goal games, while Los Angeles is 11-15 in such games.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick 2/26/20

<p>Betting on today's Scarlet Knights and Cornhuskers game? Catch the action at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE, as the Cornhuskers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Nebraska is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Rutgers.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cornhuskers.</li><li>Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like Rutgers at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Rutgers Shock Everyone at Pinnacle Bank Arena?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers improved to 9-8 on the season with a 75-68 win over UCLA on Monday, January 13th. The Scarlet Knights were +4 underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset at home, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 33-30 at halftime, Rutgers turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UCLA 45-35. The total points for the game ended at 143, going over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p><p>Rutgers put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with strong two-point shooting at 56.2% (18/32). The Scarlet Knights also hit 67.7% of their free throws, going 21-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall. Dylan Harper added 18 points, though he shot just 38.5% from the field. Eric Dailey Jr. and Sebastian Mack each contributed 16 points, with Dailey shooting 53.3% and Mack hitting 50% of his shots. Kobe Johnson was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Rutgers gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/32.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held the opposing team to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws for 67%. Rutgers allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornhuskers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Nebraska’s season record dropped to 12-4 after a tough 104-68 road loss to Purdue on Sunday. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, the Cornhuskers not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points soared past the 140.5 O/U line, finishing at 172.</p> 

<p>Nebraska trailed 45-28 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points but allowing 59. The Cornhuskers will need to regroup after this lopsided loss.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 74.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 22.2% of their threes (6/27). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 10 of 11 attempts (90.9%).</p> <p>C.J. Cox led the way, scoring 23 points in 22 minutes, shooting 81.8% overall and 71.4% from three (5/7). Fletcher Loyer also hit 5 threes, shooting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 19 points. Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 15 points and a team-high 7 assists, shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>Despite Nebraska's defensive efforts, they allowed 104 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 63% from the field. This included a 68% success rate from two-point range, where they hit 22 of 32 shots.</p> <p>The Cornhuskers also struggled to contain the three-point line, giving up 19 threes on 33 attempts, a 57% shooting clip. From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 3/6.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 1:37 from the Rogers Centre in Toronto, we have an interleague matchup between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. Los Angeles comes in with a record of 18-11, while the Blue Jays are 13-15. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Blue Jays are the favorite on the money line at -130.</p>

<p>Michael Grove is starting for the Dodgers, and he is facing off against Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays. You can catch this one on TV on SportsNet LA and SportsNet.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline +108</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 1:37 ET on Sunday, April 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Dodgers 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>Thanks to a good outing from Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers picked up a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays in the most recent game of this series. Los Angeles had a two-run lead heading into the 7th inning, and the Blue Jays could only muster one run in the 7th and added their final run in the 9th.</p>

<p>Glasnow went six innings for the Dodgers, giving up just one run and striking out nine. He picked up a win in the game, while Evan Phillips got the save. Yusei Kikuchi had a rough outing for the Blue Jays, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Mookie Betts scored three times for the Dodgers while going 3/5 with a stolen base. Justin Turner also had two hits and an RBI. Toronto's top hitter was Bo Bichette, who went 2/4.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is currently on a six-game winning streak, and they lead the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 18-11 overall and have gone 5-3 against other teams in the NL West. Their winning streak includes the first two games of this series vs. the Blue Jays.</p>

<p>At home, the Dodgers are 9-8 this season, and they have been really good on the road at 9-3. So far, they have been really good in night games, going 12-5. As the favorite, the Dodgers have a record of 18-11 this year.</p><p>When playing on the road, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been a good bet against the run line, going 8-4 overall and 2-0 in their last two games. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.9, and they have a run line record of 14-15 overall.</p><p>So far this season, the Dodgers have played 11 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. In those games, the over has hit 11 times. The Dodgers have played 29 games this season, and 24.1% of those games have had an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The Dodgers' games have averaged 9.4 runs per game this season, and the over/under record for the Dodgers this season is 18-11.</p><p>Michael Grove is getting the start for the Dodgers today and has made nine appearances out of the bullpen this season. He has yet to pick up a decision and has an ERA of 6.00. Opponents are batting .241 off Grove this season, and his WHIP is currently 1.33. The right-hander has a BB/9 figure of 3.6 compared to 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Grove's last outing came on April 23rd, where he went one inning out of the bullpen and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one earned run in three straight appearances.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into the game as one of the league's top-scoring offenses, averaging 5.4 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.6 runs per contest. Overall, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and have the league's 2nd best team batting average at .277. As a team, they have the top on-base percentage in the league and are 3rd in slugging.</p>

<p>Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani have been two of the Dodgers' top hitters this season, with Betts batting .391 and Ohtani at .347. Ohtani's seven homers are the most on the team, while Betts is 2nd with six. Over his last eight games, Betts is hitting .452, and Ohtani has three homers in that stretch. Andy Pages has also been swinging a hot bat, going 10/32 with two homers in his last eight games.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak today, as they take on the Dodgers. Currently, they are 5th in the AL East, five games behind the Orioles for the division lead. So far, they are 5-5 in the division.</p>

<p>The Blue Jays have an overall record of 13-15, and they are 6-5 at home compared to 7-10 on the road. As the favorite, the Blue Jays are 10-6 this season, and they are 3-9 as the underdog. So far, their overall series record is 4-3-1.</p><p>Despite their losing record, the Blue Jays have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 13-15. They have been particularly good at covering the run line at home, going 5-6. Their average run differential is -0.9, and they have been outscored by an average of 0.8 runs per game on the road and 1.1 runs per game at home.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays have had a combined run average of 8.1 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 11-16, and their average over/under line is 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone under 7 times and over twice. Overall, their games have averaged 8 runs per game.</p><p>Kevin Gausman will be making his 4th start of the season for the Blue Jays and will be looking to pick up his first win of the year. He has gone 0-2 in his first 3 starts, with his most recent outing being a loss to the Royals. Gausman has gone 6 2/3 innings in each of his last 2 starts and has 12 strikeouts on the year.</p><p>So far this season, the Blue Jays are averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are batting just .224 and have an OPS of .667.</p>

<p>One of the few bright spots for the Blue Jays offense has been Daulton Varsho, who is batting .241 for the season and has gone 8/24 in his last eight games, including two homers. Varsho's six home runs are the most on the team, and his 13 RBIs are also the best mark for Toronto. Justin Turner and George Springer have also gone deep a few times this season, but both are hitting below .230.</p>

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 4/28/24

<p>Betting on today's Skyhawks and Hornets game? Catch the action at Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, AL, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Alabama State is favored by -5.5 vs. UT Martin.</p><h3>UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dunn-Oliver Acadome at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama State winning straight-up, we like UT Martin at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can UT Martin Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Skyhawks dropped to 1-6 on the season after an 83-68 loss to Charleston Southern on Tuesday. UT Martin entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, exceeding the O/U line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>UT Martin fell behind early, trailing 42-29 at halftime. While they scored 39 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 41 points, preventing any comeback attempt.</p><p>UT Martin's offense managed 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were more effective inside, hitting 57.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 18.8% of their threes (3/16).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Skyhawks shot 78.9%, making 15 of 19 attempts. They recorded only 6 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team, with RJ Johnson leading the way with 6 assists to go along with his 30 points.</p><p>UT Martin's defense struggled in this one, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposition to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, going 19/32 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, UT Martin's opponents shot 45%, connecting on 11 of 24 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 12, shooting 52%. UT Martin gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hornets Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Alabama State fell to 2-6 on the season after an 81-64 loss to Southern Miss on Thursday. The Hornets, who were +6 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 145 fell just under the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Alabama State led 33-30 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 51.</p><p>Alabama State struggled offensively, shooting just 32.4% from the field and 31% from three-point range in their last game. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.</p> <p>Cobie Montgomery hit 6 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep, while Denijay Harris contributed 20 points and 20 rebounds. Neftali Alvarez was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts.</p><p>Alabama State's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Hornets allowed 30 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they gave up 21 two-pointers on 35 attempts, a 60% conversion rate. From three-point range, they allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 36%.</p>

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Jets? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Canucks.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Thursday, April 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Jets coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>The Jets should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Canucks Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p><p>Heading into their 82nd and final game of the season, the Vancouver Canucks have already clinched the top spot in the Pacific Division and are locked into the second seed in the Western Conference. Overall, the Canucks are 50-22-9, and they have gone 29-20 against other Western Conference teams.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone just 5-5, and they have won two straight games. On the road this season, the Canucks have gone 23-13-4, and they have gone 17-9 against other Pacific Division teams. As the underdog this season, Vancouver has gone 15-9-3, and they have been the underdog in 27 games.</p></p><p>On the road, the Canucks have a puck line record of 20-20 this season and an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per game. Overall, Vancouver's puck line record is 41-40, including a mark of 31-15 in games decided by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone just 2-8 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the underdog is 19-8. So far, Vancouver has been the underdog in 27 games and has an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per contest in those matchups.</p> <p>On average, Vancouver's games have finished with 6.1 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Canucks come in with an over/under record of 40-37-4.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Canucks come into the game at 3.4 goals per contest placing 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 26th position in the league. In terms of the Canucks' offense during power plays, they are 12th in power play goals and 18th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vancouver's current leading scorer is Brock Boeser. This season, he has 40 goals, which puts him 17th in the NHL. Boeser also comes into the game with 33 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets come into the season ranked 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Winnipeg. For the season, they are ranked 2nd in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Winnipeg, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 50 games in this season. His current record is 35-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.904%.</p><h3>Will Winnipeg Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Jets have gone 26-11-3 and have won three straight games. Overall, Winnipeg has won seven straight games and has gone 51-24-6 this season. Against the Western Conference, the Jets have gone 32-17.</p>

<p>As the favorite this season, Winnipeg has gone 39-14-3 and has won four straight games when favored. In the Central Division, the Jets are in second place.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Jets have gone 21-19 against the puck line and have an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. So far, they have 36 wins by multiple goals and have gone 27-29 against the puck line when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, Winnipeg's puck line record is 43-38, and they have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last 10 games. In their last five home games, the Jets have gone just 1-4 against the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Winnipeg's games have finished with 5.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 5.9. In total, the Jets come in with an over/under record of 35-39-7.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Jets are scoring an 3.1 goals per game this season, ranking 15th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 18th in the league. Looking at how the Jets' offense is performing during power plays, they are 21st in power play goals and 28th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Winnipeg's leading scorer is Kyle Connor. So far, he has 34 goals which is 24th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Connor has 27 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets come into the season ranked 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Winnipeg. For the season, they are ranked 2nd in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Laurent Brossoit comes into the game having made 21 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-5 and he has a save percentage of 0.496%.</p>

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<p>The Miners and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The Flames will host the game at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Liberty is favored by -9.5 vs. UTEP in a Conference USA conference matchup.</p><h3>UTEP MINERS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Even though we have Liberty winning straight-up, we like UTEP at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miners Win in Lynchburg?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTEP fell to 9-4 on the season after an 85-57 home loss to New Mexico State on Saturday, January 11th. The Miners were -7.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 38-25 at halftime, UTEP allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The total points for the game reached 142, going over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p><p>In their last game, UTEP's offense managed just 57 points, shooting 36% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 7-for-21, and connected on 73.7% of their free throws, making 14-of-19 attempts.</p> <p>Zawdie Jackson stood out with a perfect shooting performance, going 7-for-7 from the field and adding 5 assists. David Terrell Jr. also contributed 5 assists, shooting 7-for-11, while Robert Carpenter led the team with 8 made field goals, shooting 66.7% overall.</p><p>Despite the UTEP Miners holding their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, they still gave up 85 points. The Miners limited damage inside, with their opponent shooting 37% on two-point attempts (11/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UTEP's opponent hit 7 of 21 threes, good for 33%. The Miners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 attempts (73%). UTEP allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Liberty?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flames dropped to 11-3 on the season after a 79-74 loss to Louisiana Tech on Saturday. Liberty, who were -1.5 point favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 34-27 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the second half while scoring 40 themselves. The Flames will need to tighten up defensively as they look to bounce back from this loss.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point shots but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28% of their threes (7/25). At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 21 attempts, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Taelon Peter led the way, scoring 33 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three-point range. Sean Newman Jr. added 27 points and 8 assists, shooting 68.8% from the field. The Flames managed only 3 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Liberty's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From inside the arc, the other team shot 52%, hitting 18 of 34 two-point attempts. They also made 7 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 33%. At the free-throw line, Liberty's opponent went 22/25, converting 88% of their free throws. Liberty also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Avalanche? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Avalanche as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Avalanche to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Oilers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Be The Talk of Ball Arena?</h3><p>Edmonton improved to 28-13-3 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never threatened, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> <p>Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the 3rd period. The Oilers added an empty-netter to secure the victory.</p><p>Edmonton's offense generated 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. The Oilers scored twice in the first period, added a third goal on a power play at 9:50 in the third, and capped off their scoring with an empty-netter from Mattias Janmark, his second goal of the season.</p> <p>Leon Draisaitl, who now has 9 goals on the year, also contributed two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman added his third goal of the season, while Jeff Skinner scored his third as well. The Oilers recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers were solid, with Stuart Skinner making 29 saves and posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, they did give up two goals, one of which came at the 4:28 mark of the 3rd period, tying the game at 2-2.</p><h3>Does Colorado Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 27-17-1. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Colorado, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>Colorado struck first with a goal from Cale Makar at 2:54 in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s second goal came at 17:43 in the third period, narrowing the score to 3-2 before the Predators added two empty-netters.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Nathan MacKinnon scored his 6th goal of the season, while Cale Makar added his 5th, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Makar also recorded his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s goal, and MacKinnon picked up his 14th assist on Makar’s power-play goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche struggled late, giving up two goals in the final 1:14 of the 3rd period, both empty-netters. They also allowed the first two goals of the game, and another at 5:15 in the 3rd. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

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<p>At 6:00 ET, the Miami Heat (6-7) will host the Dallas Mavericks (9-7) in a non-conference matchup. Miami is currently favored by 3 points and has a moneyline of -146. The over/under line for this game is 221.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently in the playoff picture in their respective conferences. The Mavericks are 9th in the West, while the Heat are 6th in the East. Dallas has won 4 straight games coming into this one.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -3</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-108 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 9-7 on the season after a 123-120 win over the Nuggets on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 243 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 229.</p> <p>Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 40-22, but the Nuggets responded with a 13-0 run, narrowing the gap from 81-64 to 81-77. Heading into the 4th with a 95-89 lead, the Mavericks held on despite being outscored 31-28 in the final period.</p><p>Naji Marshall's 26 points on 73.3% shooting, including 3 threes at 75%, led the Mavericks to a win over the Nuggets. P.J. Washington added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 19 points despite shooting just 36.8% from the field.</p> <p>Dallas shot 50.5% overall, hitting 10 threes at a 37% clip. Marshall scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Irving added 13 of his 19 in the same period. Washington finished strong with 9 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks had their best quarter in the 2nd, holding the Nuggets to 22 points, but struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36. Overall, they allowed 120 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Dallas sent Denver to the line 29 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Mavericks also gave up 15 threes on 51% shooting. They finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Heat Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Miami moved to 6-7 on the season with a 106-89 win over the 76ers on Monday. The Heat, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 195 points fell well short of the 212.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-25 after the 1st quarter, Miami turned things around by winning the 2nd quarter 28-23. A key 11-0 run broke a 62-62 tie, and they dominated the 3rd quarter 35-16 before edging out the 76ers 18-17 in the 4th.</p><p>Jimmy Butler's 30-point, 10-rebound performance on 66.7% shooting led the Heat to a win over the 76ers, despite the team's overall shooting struggles. Miami shot just 41.4% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes in the game.</p> <p>Tyler Herro added 18 points, with 16 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Duncan Robinson contributed 13 points, 8 of which also came in the 3rd. Butler scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Heat's defense locked down the 76ers after the 1st quarter, allowing just 56 points over the final three quarters in their 106-89 win. Miami gave up 33 points in the 1st but tightened up, allowing 23 in the 2nd, 16 in the 3rd, and 17 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Heat held the 76ers to 41% shooting, including just 24% from three-point range, with Philadelphia hitting only 10 threes. Miami also sent the 76ers to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Heat dominated the boards, giving up just 2 offensive rebounds, while also recording 10 steals.</p>

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