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<p>Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Pioneers face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Sacred Heart being favored by -2.5 over Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 4:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Crusaders Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Holy Cross fell 91-77 to Rhode Island on Friday, November 8th, in an away game. Despite being +20.5 point underdogs, the Crusaders kept it closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> <p>Holy Cross led 44-40 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 51. The game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 12 of 34 three-point attempts, hitting 35.3% from deep, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip, while David Green added 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three. Javonte Brown was highly efficient, making 8 of 9 shots in just 19 minutes.</p><p>Holy Cross struggled defensively, giving up 91 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. They had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 25 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 69% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 79%. The Crusaders limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p><h3>Can the Pioneers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>In their recent outing, the Pioneers fell 81-76 to Dartmouth on Saturday, November 9th. Sacred Heart entered the game as +3 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Sacred Heart trailed 42-32 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding Dartmouth to 39. Despite the strong 2nd half, the Pioneers couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Sacred Heart's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and finished 83.3% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Anquan Hill and Cade Haskins led the way with 20 points each, with Hill hitting 4 of 5 from deep. Jackson Munro added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Ryan Cornish contributed 14 points and 10 boards.</p><p>Despite holding Sacred Heart to 39% shooting from the field, the Pioneers still managed to put up 81 points. They were 15/29 on two-point attempts, shooting 51% inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Sacred Heart shot 27%, hitting 8 of their 29 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 39 times, making 27 of their shots for a 69% success rate. The Pioneers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Eagles and Jaguars are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Jaguars will host the game at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with IU Indy being favored by -1.5 over Eastern Michigan.</p><h3>EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IU Indy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Eastern Michigan Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 64-44 to Texas State on Monday. The Eagles were +8.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Eastern Michigan trailed 35-22 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 29. The game ended with a total of 108 points, well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Eastern Michigan struggled offensively, scoring just 44 points in their last game. Christian Henry led the way with 17 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and from three-point range, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p> <p>Kaden Gumbs added 15 points, connecting on 5 of 9 shots, including 1 of 1 from beyond the arc. Tylan Pope contributed 12 points, making both of his three-point attempts, and Tyrel Morgan chipped in 11 points, hitting 1 of 2 from long range.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 41% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making just 13 of 33 shots for 39%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. The opponent also went 17/21 from the free-throw line, hitting 81% of their free throws. Eastern Michigan gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can IU Indy Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Jaguars dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 94-80 to Xavier on the road. Despite being +30.5 point underdogs, IUPUI kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, the Jaguars scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>The Jaguars put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (14/28) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%.</p> <p>Dayvion McKnight was perfect from three, going 4/4, while Paul Zilinskas hit 4/6 from deep. Jarvis Walker also contributed 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from long range. Alec Millender was 3/4 from three, finishing with 12 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Despite the IU Indy Jaguars' defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points in their previous game, with their opponents shooting 55% from the field, connecting on 33 of 59 attempts. The Jaguars struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents went 23/41, shooting 56%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. On the boards, the Jaguars gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs IU Indy Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference first-round series between Memphis and Minnesota is set for Saturday, April 23, at Target Center in Minneapolis, so we bring you the best Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Memphis aims for its third straight victory over Minnesota, and the Grizzlies opened as 3-point road favorites for Game 4. The Timberwolves are listed as +130 moneyline underdogs, and the totals sit at 232.5 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2>The Grizzlies shut down Minnesota in Game 3       </h2>



<p>The Memphis Grizzlies (58-27; 54-30-1 ATS) put on a strong defensive performance last Thursday to reclaim the home-court advantage in the first-round series against the Timberwolves. They held Minnesota to only 38.8% shooting from the field and 34.3% from beyond the 3-point line, overcoming a massive 25-point second-half deficit.</p>



<p>On the other side of the ball, Memphis shot 42.2% from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc while handing out 22 assists. Desmond Bane led the charge for the Grizzlies with 26 points, six rebounds, and a couple of blocks; Ja Morant posted a triple-double of 16 points, ten boards, and ten assists but went only 5-for-18 from the field, while Brandon Clarke was an X-factor with 20 points and eight rebounds off the bench.</p>



<p>Jaren Jackson Jr. racked up five fouls early in the game, finishing with six points, seven boards, and a couple of steals and blocks. Still, Jackson had a plus-14 net rating, but he’s averaging only 11.3 points throughout the first-round series.</p>



<h2>The Timberwolves’ inconsistency cost them a lot                </h2>



<p>The Minnesota Timberwolves (48-38; 45-40-1 ATS) blew a massive lead in the third clash of this series. After scoring a paltry 12 points in the second quarter, the T-Wolves accounted for 12 points in the fourth as well, which is inadmissible in the postseason.</p>



<p>Anthony Edwards tweaked his left knee but finished the game with 19 points and seven rebounds. He should be ready to go Saturday. D’Angelo Russell led the charge for Minnesota with 22 points, eight assists, and five boards, while Karl-Anthony Towns took only four shots from the field, finishing with just eight points, five boards, and an assist. KAT also had five blocks on the night.</p>



<p>Through their previous three outings, the T-Wolves have scored only 104.6 points per 100 possessions on 43.0% shooting from the field and 34.2% from beyond the arc. They’ve allowed 113.5 points per 100 possessions, posting a minus-8.9 net rating.</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



<p><strong>Memphis:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2 ATS in the last eight outings as favorites&nbsp;</li><li>10-3 ATS in the last 13 games against Minnesota&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Minnesota:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-6 ATS in the last eight games overall</li><li>1-4 ATS in the last five outings at home</li><li>2-6 ATS in the last eight home contests against Memphis&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-memphis-grizzlies-vs-minnesota-timberwolves-pick">Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick</h2>



<p>The Timberwolves failed to hit a 100-point mark in each of their previous two meetings with Memphis, and I’m expecting the Grizzlies’ defense to make the difference once more. Back in the regular season, the Grizzlies ranked fourth in the NBA in points allowed per 100 possessions (109.0).</p>



<p>Minnesota played excellent defense on Ja Morant in Game 3, but the Timberwolves allowed Desmond Bane to take over. The Grizzlies are a well-balanced team, and they should win this battle if they continue to share the ball and play aggressive defense.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Memphis Grizzlies -3.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The Grizzlies and Timberwolves average 101.8 possessions per 48 minutes in this series, but two of their three postseason encounters went under the total. After beating Memphis 130-117 in the opener, Minnesota has struggled mightily on the offensive end.</p>



<p>If they want to upset the odds and tie the series at 2-2, the Timberwolves have to execute their offense at a much higher level. However, they won’t hurt the Grizzlies by forcing up-tempo basketball. Hereof, I lean toward the under.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 232.5 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/23/22

<p>The Thundering Herd and Mountaineers are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers will host the game at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Appalachian State as the -10.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center at 6:30 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Even though we have Appalachian State winning straight-up, we like Marshall at +10.5.</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>Taking a Look at the Thundering Herd Chances in Boone</h3><p>Marshall heads into today's game against Appalachian State as a 10.5-point underdog. The Thundering Herd are 12-13 overall this season and 7-5 in Sun Belt Conference action. On the road, Marshall is 4-8 this season with an average scoring margin of -8.0 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Thundering Herd have gone 4-6, including a 2-3 record in their last five. In their most recent game, Marshall lost to Troy by a score of 82-66, and they have lost three consecutive road games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Marshall has a 4-6 record vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-7, and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Thundering Herd have a 4-6 ATS record.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Marshall games is 8-15-1, and today's over/under line of 147.5 is lower than the average over/under line of 154.6 in their games. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 156 points.</p><p>The Marshall offense is coming off a game where they scored 66 points against Troy. They posted a field goal percentage of 39% and connected on 9 threes. Offensively, the Thundering Herd hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 335th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 314th in terms of percentage and 121st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Marshall defense is giving up an average of 76.4 points per contest. So far, the Marshall defense is giving up an average of 8.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.1 times per game (599th).</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Appalachian State has been dominant at home this season, going 10-1 with an average scoring margin of +13.4 points per game. They are also on a five-game winning streak at home and have gone 15-4 this season when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mountaineers are 20-5 this season, including a 10-2 mark in Sun Belt Conference play. They are coming off a 63-56 loss to Texas State and have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Appalachian State has an ATS record of 6-5 at home this season and 10-9 overall when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountaineers have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Appalachian State's games this season (141.5). Their over/under record for the year is 13-10 and their games have averaged 142.5 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 166 points compared to their season average of 142.5 points per game.</p><p>Most recently, the Appalachian State offense finished with just 56 points vs. Texas State. For the game, they hit 4/19 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 41.2%. Tre'Von Spillers is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 13.4. Meanwhile, Donovan Gregory also brings a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Mountaineers' defense is nationally ranked 53rd, allowing 66.9 points per game. In today's game, the Appalachian State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 63 points.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Explorers game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on None. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>UIC FLAMES VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC dropped a 99-81 decision to James Madison on Thursday, November 21st, in a home game where they entered as +3 underdogs. The Flames not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-41 at halftime, UIC allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game reached 180, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UIC put up 81 points, shooting 51.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, with a strong 58.8% on two-pointers (30/51) but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 13 threes (23.1%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 19 attempts, shooting 63.2%. Bryce Lindsay led the way with 28 points, shooting 90.9% overall and 83.3% from three (5/6). The Flames also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p><p>UIC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, with their opponents hitting 58% of their two-point shots (30/51).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UIC held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts (23%). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 (63%). UIC also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will La Salle Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle's season continued with a 72-67 road loss to UC San Diego on Thursday, November 21st. The Explorers entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 145.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Defensive lapses after the break contributed to their loss.</p><p>La Salle's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range, finishing with 67 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 58.1% of their free throws, going 18-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 27 points, hitting 5-of-13 from deep, while Corey McKeithan added 21 points, connecting on 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. The Explorers managed just 6 assists as a team, with McGhie and Nordin Kapic each contributing 2 assists.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, but they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with only 22 made baskets on 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Explorers limited their opponent to 36% shooting, as they connected on just 11 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, La Salle's defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 17, shooting 60%. La Salle gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UIC Flames vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gamecocks versus the Golden Panthers? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Jacksonville State is favored by -1.5 in this Conference USA conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 139 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Jacksonville State Stun the Crowd at Ocean Bank Convocation Center?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Middle Tennessee 76-68, Jacksonville State comes into this game with a record of 13-14. On the road this season, the Gamecocks have gone 4-9, and they have lost their last five games away from home.</p>

<p>So far this season, Jacksonville State has been favored in 11 games, going 7-4 in those games. For the year, they have a scoring differential of -0.5 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Jacksonville State has gone 6-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Gamecocks have an ATS mark of 5-5. On the road, Jacksonville State's ATS record is 7-5-1 this year and they are 1-1-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is higher than the average over/under line in Jacksonville State's games this season (135). So far, 16 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 131 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Jacksonville State offense ended with 76 points against Middle Tennessee. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.3% and made 3 threes. The team's scoring leader is Kyky Tandy, who holds an average of 17.7 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Juwan Perdue is averaging 8.7 points per game this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Jacksonville State defense has been performing well, ranking 25th in the country at 65.0 points allowed per contest. Against Middle Tennessee in their most recent game, the Jacksonville State defense gave up a total of 68 points while allowing Middle Tennessee to hit 39% of their shots.</p><h3>Will FIU Win at Home?</h3><p>FIU will be looking to snap their 11-game road losing streak as they enter this game as a 1.5-point underdog. So far this season, the Golden Panthers have gone 8-7 at home compared to 0-11 on the road. In their last game, they defeated Liberty by a score of 76-71.</p>

<p>Overall, FIU has gone 9-18, including a 4-8 record in Conference USA games. In their last 10 games at home, they have gone 7-3, and over their last five home games, they are 3-2. So far this season, they have been the underdog in 15 of their 27 games, going 2-13 in those matchups.</p><p>As the underdog, FIU has gone 7-8 vs. the spread this season. They have an overall ATS mark of 12-14. At home, the Golden Panthers are 8-7 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 6-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>FIU's over/under record this season is 13-12-1. Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (147.3). So far, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the FIU offense tallied 76 points in a matchup against Liberty. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.3%, and they made 6 threes. Leading FIU in scoring vs. Liberty was Arturo Dean with his 24 points. Javaunte Hawkins also added 20 points for the Golden Panthers.</p><p>Coming into the game, FIU will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.3 points per game (275th). In their previous game vs. Liberty, the Flames finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 71 points vs. FIU.</p>

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs FIU Golden Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

Kyle Larson picked the right time to end a long drought. The first spot in the Round of 8 is his as the drivers prepare for what could be a crazy and chaotic race at Talladega Superspeedway in the 1000Bulbs.com 500. This is the second race in the Round of 12 and the fact that this is a plate race has to have a lot of drivers on edge given that the last chance to advance is a 1.5-mile race. The best in the sport usually dominate those.

We’ll break this one down with odds on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and down below the comment box for mobile viewers as we head to Alabama.

<em>For another perspective on this week’s race, check out Brian Blessing’s video preview above.

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<h5>The Big One</h5>
Watch out for this. Speeds exceed 150 miles per hour on average at Talladega around the 2.66-mile Superspeedway track. The restrictor plate bunches up the cars at high speeds and we’ve seen some pretty epic crashes in this race. For those operating without much margin for error in the playoffs, that could be a significant problem. For those with a lot of margin for error, they wouldn’t mind seeing something that takes out some competitors, as long as everybody walks away healthy, of course.

Larson isn’t the only driver that is safe. Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, and likely Alex Bowman all appear to be safely on to the next round. The dynamics at Talladega are fascinating because fortune sometimes favors the bold. These guys have really nothing to lose and can go for it. Other drivers have to play it safe and hope they don’t get caught up in the mess. Drivers that aren’t in the playoffs can also be very aggressive.

The guys to watch closely this week are William Byron, Joey Logano, Clint Bowyer, Chase Elliott, and Ryan Blaney. They are all potentially on the chopping block. Next week’s race at Kansas is on a traditional 1.5-mile track and that should provide a boost for some, but not all, as the 1.5-milers are good for guys that are already safely in the next round, too.

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<h5><strong>Talladega</strong><strong> Two-Step</strong></h5>
This is the second race at Talladega of the season. It is a twice-a-year stop on the NASCAR calendar, though it still surprises me that it is part of the playoff races when a crash or two can really dictate how playoff drivers finish in the Round of 12. It seems unfair, given that a lot of what happens at Talladega is collateral damage.

Anyway, when you look at how the most notable drivers fared earlier this season, it lends itself well to price hunting. Truex was 20th. Hamlin was 36th. Busch was 10th. Harvick was 38th. Larson was 24th. Keselowski was 13th. Elliott actually won the race. He’s had some Daytona 500 pole positions, but that was the first time that he really broke through in a plate race.

Here’s how you know it’s Talladega week. The favorite is +800. It is Joey Logano, who won this race in 2015 and 2016. Ford actually has five straight wins and six of the last seven in this race. Logano won the spring race at Talladega in 2018. He also needs to be aggressive here after last week’s 34th-place finish at Dover.

Most of the drivers are bunched between 10/1 and 33/1, with a plethora of guys between 11/1 and 22/1. Aric Almirola won this race last year, just to give you an idea of what can happen. The strategy here is largely to throw darts around the board, but to try and do so with guys that have shown a propensity for doing well in these types of races.

If they stay out of the crashes, they know how to handle these cars. If they don’t, well, that’s the chance you take with Talladega.

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<h5><strong>The Playoff Impact</strong></h5>
Like I mentioned, next week’s race at Kansas. In fact, four of the last five races are 1.5-mile tracks. To this point, the winners on the 1.5-mile tracks at Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Texas, Kansas, first Charlotte, Chicagoland, and Kentucky are Keselowski, Logano, Busch, Hamlin, Truex, Bowman, Kurt Busch, and Truex again. So, we have seen a variety, but most of the top drivers in the points standings have those wins.

This is a risk-reward type of race track and you hope that the risk pays off. Those in the bottom five are on or below the cut line and they need to make some moves. Bowman is actually in a weird spot. He was second in the first race at Talladega and has back-to-back top-five finishes. The problem is that it might be in his best interest to protect his 17-point lead over Byron and Logano. With Logano the favorite, it seems likely that he finishes well. You just want to try and avoid disaster. Survive and advance.

On the other hand, Bowman accumulated only five bonus points during the season. Five extra bonus points could go a long way in the Round of 8. Logano could go from 29 to 34 when the points reset if he gets a win here and that would be huge given that it would put him third in bonus points.

While Talladega’s inherent uncertainty makes it a hard handicap and has to make it frustrating for the drivers, NASCAR officials get exactly what they want in terms of strategy for this race.

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<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
So, who do we take? Bowman at +1760 isn’t a bad grab. He’s raced aggressively in the playoffs and did have a fine run at Talladega last time. Kurt Busch has nothing to lose this week, so his +1760 price isn’t a bad look either. Even though guys like Keselowski (+1100) have wins (3) here, it’s hard to take a +1100 given the likelihood of wrecks in this race.

I’ll throw a price out. Martin Truex Jr. at +3300. No, he doesn’t run well in these and maybe he wants to protect his car, but as the points leader, why not run aggressively and try to add some more bonus points? He’s a world-class driver at a balloon number.

Take some chances here in this race. That’s what it was made for.

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<p>ESPN+ will be covering this week 13 college football matchup between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. Kick-off is set for 3:00 ET at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg. The Jaguars are on the road and come in with a 5-5 record for the season, while Southern Miss is just 1-9. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points, and South Alabama is the heavy favorite at -22.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at M.M. Roberts Stadium at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the South Alabama Jaguars winning this one by a score of 38 to 18</li><li>Even though we like the South Alabama Jaguars to win, our ATS pick is to take the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at +22.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Alabama Jaguars Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>South Alabama enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, aiming to become bowl-eligible against Southern Miss. They have a 95.2% chance of reaching bowl eligibility, according to projections. The Jaguars are 2-2 at home and 2-3 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>South Alabama has been favored in six of their ten games, going 2-4 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +9.9 points per game, and they are 4-5 against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 55.5 points. South Alabama’s games have averaged 58.9 points, with their over/under record at 3-6 and an average line of 58.4 points.</p><p>South Alabama’s offense is averaging 34.4 points per game, placing them 21st in the nation heading into week 13. They are also 22nd in rushing, with 202.2 yards per game. Fluff Bothwell leads the ground attack with 649 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 2,174 yards and has a passer rating of 104. He has completed 65.9% of his passes, throwing 14 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Jamaal Pritchett has 939 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 73 catches. South Alabama is ranked 57th in our offensive power rankings.</p><p>South Alabama's defense has allowed an average of 24.5 points per game this season, ranking 48th nationally. In their recent game against Louisiana, they gave up 22 points but managed to secure a 24-22 victory, forcing one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 265.4 passing yards per game against South Alabama, ranking 152nd, and 133.3 rushing yards. Louisiana threw for 276 yards and ran the ball 35 times for 137 yards against the Jaguars.</p><h3>Are The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Going Win In At Upset At M.M. Roberts Stadium</h3><p>Southern Miss enters Week 13 against South Alabama with a 1-9 record, ranked 131st in our power rankings. They are out of bowl eligibility contention, with a 0.0% chance of reaching the postseason.</p> <p></p><p>The Golden Eagles have been underdogs in all ten games this season, going 0-9 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -21.7 points per game, and they are 2-7 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 55.5 points. Southern Miss games have averaged 51.5 points, with their average over/under line at 54 points and their over/under record at 4-5.</p><p>Southern Miss has struggled offensively this season, ranking 131st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. They are averaging just 14.9 points per game. Their third-down conversion rate is only 24%, and they are 119th in passing yards per game, averaging 170.3 yards.</p> <p>Ethan Crawford leads the team with 849 passing yards, but he has yet to throw a touchdown and has seven interceptions. His passer rating is 41. Rodrigues Clark leads the rushing attack with 468 yards, averaging 4 yards per carry, and has one touchdown. Larry Simmons has 318 receiving yards on 20 catches.</p><p>Southern Miss's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 36.6 points per game. In their recent game against Texas State, they gave up 58 points, surrendering 703 total yards, including 437 passing yards and five passing touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 235.7 rushing yards per game against Southern Miss, while quarterbacks have posted a 106.4 passer rating, completing 67.6% of their passes.</p>

South Alabama Jaguars vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Leathernecks face off at 12:00 ET on ESPNU. The Leathernecks are hosting the game at Western Hall in Macomb, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Western Illinois is favored by -2.5 vs. UT Martin in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Western Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Leathernecks.</li><li>Not only will Western Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Skyhawks Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>UT Martin comes into this game with a 14-10 overall record, including a 7-4 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. On the road, the Skyhawks are 6-7, and their average scoring margin is -2.5 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, UT Martin has gone 3-7 this season, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home. Their most recent game was a 77-57 loss to Little Rock.</p><p>UT Martin has a .500 record vs. the spread this season, going 10-10. On the road, they are 8-5 vs. the spread this year and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games. As the underdog, the Skyhawks have a 5-5 record vs. the spread this season.</p><p>UT Martin's over/under record for the season sits at 8-12, and today's over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (155.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>Most recently, the UT Martin offense finished with just 57 points vs. Little Rock. For the game, they hit 3/23 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 35.3%. The top scorer for the Skyhawks was Jacob Crews with 12 points, while Koby Jeffries also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Skyhawks' defense is ranked 280th in the country at 77.2 points per contest. So far, the UT Martin defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.8 times per game (577th).</p><h3>Does Western Illinois Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Western Illinois enters this game as a 2.5-point favorite, and they have gone 7-2 when favored this season. The Leathernecks are 15-9 overall, including an 8-3 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play.</p>

<p>At home this season, Western Illinois has gone 3-3, and they are coming off a 63-60 loss to Little Rock. Over their last 10 games at home, the Leathernecks have gone 7-3.</p><p>When looking at Western Illinois' ATS record this season, they are currently 11-9. At home, their ATS record is just 2-4. Over their last 3 home games, they have gone 1-2 vs. the spread. As the favorite, their ATS record is 6-3 this year and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 6-4.</p><p>Western Illinois' over/under record this season is 5-14-1, and today's line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (138.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points, which is higher than the season average of 133.6.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 70 points per game, the Western Illinois had a below average performance. They scored 60 points against Little Rock and had a field goal percentage of 39.7%. Quinlan Bennett led the team in scoring, putting up 14 points. Additionally, Drew Cisse contributed 13 points for the Leathernecks.</p><p>The Leathernecks' defense is presently ranked 33rd nationally, allowing an average of 65.1 points per contest. Western Illinois will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Little Rock to just 39% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>The UFC is going to leave the United States for the weekend as it’s time for UFC Fight night from Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time that the UFC will be in that part of the world, but there is a terrific card set up.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The main event will feature a great middleweight battle between championship contenders, and the <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting odds</a> are tight as well. Here is a look at the best fights of the night, and some of the bets that should be made. </p>



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<p>The main event is a fight that is a long time coming as both the fighters have been on a path to contend for a title belt. Ikram Aliskerov will face off against Robert Whittaker and the latter is a slight betting favorite in this matchup.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This fight was actually just thrown together based on some other scratches, but these fighters were always going to meet up at some point. Aliskerov comes into this fight with odds set at +131, while Whittaker is a slight favorite at -151.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Whittaker will be delivering Aliskerov the first loss of his career, as he has been a fighter that just continues to impress. This should be a great matchup of two aggressive fighters, and this one will be decided by a knockout of some sort.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a really good chance that this fight will end with an upset, and getting Aliskerov at +131 is an opportunity that you can’t pass up. </p>



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<p>The UFC has done a great job of putting together some other great fights, and that includes a huge heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich. This is another fight where the betting odds are pretty tight, and it should lead to an excellent battle in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Pavlovich has already had a shot at winning the title in this weight class, but he was clearly not prepared for that battle. He is the favorite in this battle at -201, but he will have his work cut out for him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Volkov comes into this fight with three straight wins, and all three of them have come via stoppage. While that is an impressive run, that’s not going to be what happens in this fight.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you are going to bet on this fight then you want to take Pavlovich at -201 to come away with another impressive win.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Daniel Rodriguez will be looking to pull off a pretty big upset when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Rodriguez currently has <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">odds</a> set at +220, but he is facing Gastelum (-260), and he is another fighter that has been struggling to win of late. </p>



<p>Since both of these fighters are coming into this bout on a losing streak, there will be a bit of desperation that is shown throughout the fight. This might end up being the biggest upset of the night, and going with Rodriguez at +220 is the way to go.</p>



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<p>The Redbirds and Cowboys are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN. The Cowboys will host the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and McNeese State is favored by -10.5 against Illinois State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have McNeese State winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Redbirds Grab a Win in Saint Thomas?</h3><p>Illinois State picked up an 85-75 road win over Ohio on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, the Redbirds not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Illinois State led 40-37 at halftime and outscored Ohio 45-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p><p>Illinois State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 61.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in part to their 52.6% shooting from beyond the arc (10/19) and 66.7% shooting inside the arc (20/30). They also knocked down 93.8% of their free throws, going 15/16 from the line.</p> <p>Dalton Banks led the way with 23 points, shooting 57.1% from the field, while AJ Brown added 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Caden Boser was perfect from the field, going 6/6 overall and 4/4 from three in just 17 minutes of action. The Redbirds finished with 14 assists and 5 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's defense conceded 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Can the Cowboys Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>McNeese State picked up a 68-61 win over North Texas on Monday, November 18th. The Cowboys were at home and entered the game as -3.5 point favorites, covering the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>McNeese State led 32-19 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 129, just over the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>McNeese State managed 68 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.8%, with a strong 57.7% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 23.5% on 4-of-17 shooting.</p> <p>The Cowboys made 26 of 39 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Sincere Parker led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 1-of-6 from three-point range. Quadir Copeland was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3 and finishing with 11 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Even with McNeese State sending them to the line 39 times, the Cowboys couldn’t capitalize, hitting just 26 free throws for a 66% rate. From the field, they shot 44%, making 19 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>McNeese State struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on only 4 of 17 three-point attempts for 23%. They were more effective inside, shooting 57% on two-point attempts, going 15 for 26.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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.

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<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 9:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Rangers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 10-4-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York built a 2-0 lead before the Islanders scored, but the Rangers pulled away with three more goals, including an empty-netter from Panarin.</p><p>Artemi Panarin scored twice in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Islanders, including his 9th goal on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom netted his 1st goal of the season in the third period.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 7th and 8th assists, and Adam Fox picked up his 9th assist on Panarin’s power-play goal in the second. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on a power play and once shorthanded.</p><p>On the defensive end, the Rangers will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits. After allowing a late goal in the 2nd period, New York's defense shut out the Islanders in the 3rd.</p><h3>Do the Kraken Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Kraken fell to 9-8-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score reached only 2.</p> 

<p>Offensively, Seattle couldn’t find the net, managing 23 shots on goal. Defensively, they allowed 33 shots, with Joey Daccord making 31 saves. The Bruins scored their first goal just 3:23 into the game.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, tallying 19 in the game.</p> <p>They were unable to capitalize on any of their chances, and no player found the net for Seattle. The team also didn't record any assists.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Kraken's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The first came just 3:23 into the game, followed by another at 10:03. Despite these early goals, Seattle's defense held strong in the second and third periods, not allowing any further scoring from Boston.</p>

New York Rangers vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Thundering Herd and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on B1G+, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150 points, with Purdue being favored by -20 over Marshall.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +20</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue winning straight-up, we like Marshall at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thundering Herd Have What it Takes in West Lafayette?</h3><p>Marshall improved to 3-0 this season with an 83-62 win over Bellarmine on Saturday. The Thundering Herd, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game ended at 145, exactly matching the over/under line.</p> <p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Marshall dominated the second half, outscoring Bellarmine 49-28. Their strong defensive effort in the second half was key to pulling away and securing the win.</p><p>Marshall's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 36% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-25 from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 16 of 17 for 94.1%.</p> <p>Nate Martin led the way with 23 points, shooting 81.8% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jalen Speer and Jack Karasinski each added 20 points, with Speer knocking down 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Marshall finished with 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Even though Marshall gave up 62 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including 57% on two-pointers with 20 makes on 35 attempts. From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 25 threes, good for 36%.</p> <p>Marshall also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 94% success rate. The Thundering Herd gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Boilermakers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Purdue's season took a hit with a 76-58 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. The Boilermakers were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 35-28 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41. They'll need to tighten up their defense and find more scoring options moving forward.</p><p>Purdue's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 40% shooting from the field. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 12 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>The Boilermakers had an effective field goal percentage of 46% and grabbed only 5 offensive rebounds. They did manage to dish out 16 assists, with Braden Smith contributing 9 of them to go along with 11 points and 3 made threes.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposition shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 34 shooting, a 55% rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. Purdue gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Islanders to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blues Ready for a Win at Elmont?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved to 9-11-1 on the season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues scored three straight goals before Toronto added another. Pavel Buchnevich sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:21 in the third period.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second and third of the season. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left in the game. Jordan Kyrou contributed with his third goal of the season.</p> <p>St. Louis was held scoreless in the first period before netting three goals in the second. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held Toronto scoreless from the 14:35 mark of the first until 13:52 in the third. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Blues' defense added 17 blocks and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Islanders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders are now 7-8-5 this season. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that line. The Islanders, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Rangers took the lead early, scoring at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t score until the second period, when Casey Cizikas found the net at 15:22. Brock Nelson added another goal for the Islanders with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><p>The Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth goal, just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.</p> <p>New York recorded 23 giveaways and failed to convert on any of their power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal, and Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up an early goal just 3:44 into the first period and then two more in the third, leading to a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, and the Islanders' defense finished with 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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<p>The Braves (72-41, 35-21 away) travel to take on the Mets (52-62, 28-24 home) in game one of this NL East matchup. Charlie Morton is getting the start for the Braves while Tylor Megill is starting for the Mets. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets showdown at Citi Field.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Friday, August 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK METS:</h3><ul><li>In their five most recent games as the favorite, the Braves have gone just 1-4 against the runline.</li><li>The Mets are on a two game runline winning streak as the home underdog.</li><li>Charlie Morton has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 7.44 over his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Atlanta comes into the game with an above .500 series record on the road at 13-4. Currently, the Braves are 1st in the NL East with an overall record of 72-41. Against the runline, they are 58-55 and have an over/under mark of 62-47. On the road, Atlanta has a runline record of 29-27.</p><p><p>The Braves will turn to starter Charlie Morton, who has a 10-10 record in 22 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 3.86, with a K/9 of 9.61 and an FIP of 4.10, while his opponents' OBP is .330.</p></p><p>Charlie Morton's outing against the Cubs resulted in a loss for the Braves, as he allowed five runs on four hits over 4 1/3 innings.</p><p>Offensively, Atlanta is ranked 3rd in the league with an average of 5.7 runs per game. When looking over their last ten matchups, the Braves averaged 5 runs per contest, which is 2nd best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Atlanta is 1st in all of baseball, with a total of 217 home runs.</p><p>The Braves have seen Matt Olson lead the team in home runs over their last ten games, with a total of four. His season-long tally stands at 40, and he carries an overall batting average of .267 into the 2023 campaign.</p><h3>WILL THE NEW YORK METS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>New York heads into today's game ranked 4th in the NL East on an overall record of 52-62. The Mets have won two straight series at home and have an overall home record of 28-24. Against the runline, their overall record is 43-71, including going 22-30 vs. the runline at home. When looking at their over/under mark, the Mets are 47-61.</p><p><p>The Mets will turn to starter Tylor Megill, who has a 6-5 record over 16 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 5.45, with a K/9 of 7.22 and FIP of 5.24. He has also allowed an OBP of .366 against opposing batters.</p></p><p>Tylor Megill was handed the loss in the Mets' 7-3 defeat to the Orioles after giving up five runs on nine hits in his outing.</p><p>Over their last ten games, the Mets are ranked 17th in the league in scoring at 3.6 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.4 per contest puts them 18th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, New York is 14th, with an OBP currently sitting at .316. The team's collective batting average is .237 (16th).</p><p>Pete Alonso is the Mets' home-run king in 2023, having already blasted 35 long balls and driving in 87 runs. His slugging percentage for the season is a robust .533.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 8/11/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Knights versus the Falcons? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Falcons as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.</p><h3>BELLARMINE KNIGHTS VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons -3</p><p>This game will be played at Stroh Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-59 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Bowling Green pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Bowling Green Possible for the Knights?</h3><p>Bellarmine has already played four games this season, but they haven't won any of them. Looking back at their last ten road games, including those from last year, Bellarmine has only won three out of ten. In terms of against the spread (ATS), Bellarmine is currently sitting at 0-3 for this season. Including games from last season, Bellarmine holds a 4-6 ATS record over their last ten games.</p><p>In three games, Bellarmine comes in with an over/under mark of 2-1-0, with their games averaging 147.3 points per game. The Knights have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 65 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>The Bellarmine offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 64 points versus Chattanooga. During the game, they attempted 26 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.7%. The team's top scorer is Ben Johnson, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 12.3, while Bash Wieland also maintains a PPG average of 11.7 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Knights' defense is positioned 124th in the country, permitting 82.0 points per game. So far, the Bellarmine defense is giving up an average of 8.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.7 times per game (383rd).</p><h3>Can the Falcons Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Bowling Green enters their 4th game of the season with a 2-1 record. In their previous ten home games, including last year, Bowling Green has a 2-8 record. Against the spread up to this point, Bowling Green holds a 2-1 record heading into today's game. Taking into account last season's outcomes as well, Bowling Green has gone 7-3 vs. the spread in their previous ten games.</p><p>In three games, Bowling Green comes in with an over/under mark of 0-3-0, with their games averaging 136.7 points per game. The Falcons' last five games have finished with a combined 78 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>Most recently, the Bowling Green offense finished with just 62 points vs. Oakland. For the game, they hit 5/20 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 43.1%. Coming into the game, the Falcons offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 27%. On average, they get up 22 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 11 made free-throws.</p><p>Currently, the Falcons' defense holds the 49th rank in the nation, allowing 65.7 points per game. Against Oakland in their most recent game, the Bowling Green defense gave up a total of 81 points while allowing Oakland to hit 49% of their shots.</p>

Bellarmine Knights vs Bowling Green Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/23

<p>The Western Conference Finals begin Friday night when the Dallas Stars visit the Vegas Golden Knights. Dallas finished second in their division but have advanced through the playoffs and now faces the best regular season team in the West, Vegas. Below is my NHL pick for the Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights.</p>



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<p>The Pick: Dallas Stars +111</p>



<p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-dallas-stars"><a></a>Why Bet the Dallas Stars:</h2>



<p>✅ Dallas has been impressive this postseason having won 14 of their last 19 games played.</p>



<p>✅ Against Vegas, the Stars have won four of the last five meetings.</p>



<p>✅ It was a different time, but the Stars beat Vegas in all three regular season matchups.</p>



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<p>Dallas has made it through two rounds of the playoffs, but they have looked less than convincing in both series so far. The Stars opened this run by coming back from a 2-1 series deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild in six games. It was tougher sledding in the second round when they once again came back from 2-1 down to beat the Seattle Kraken in seven games. There has been a lot of tense hockey played over the past month for the Stars.</p>



<p>Roope Hintz is putting on a show in the playoffs as he leads the Stars with 19 points, nine goals, and 10 assists through 13 games. Evgenii Dadonov is a team high +6 this postseason.</p>



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<p>Vegas was the best Western Conference team during the regular season, but they seem to be flying under the radar during this postseason. The Golden Knights opened the playoffs by losing game one but went ahead and steamrolled the next four games to easily beat the Winnipeg Jets. It was on to the Edmonton Oilers in the second round where the Golden Knights won the final two games to win the series in six games. An impressive showing by Vegas.</p>



<p>Jack Eichel is having a nice playoff run as he leads Vegas with 14 points, six goals, and eight assists in 11 games. Jonathan Marchessault has a team high +9 this postseason.</p>

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