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<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Demon Deacons game? Catch the action at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC, as the Demon Deacons hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Wake Forest being favored by -3.5 at home against Clemson.</p><h3>CLEMSON TIGERS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Clemson Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>After a 90-75 win over Syracuse, Clemson is 21-9 overall and 11-8 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Tigers are 7-5 on the road this season, and they are 4-2 as underdogs. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone 5-5.</p>

<p>On the season, Clemson has been the underdog six times, going 4-2 in those games. They have been the underdog in five of their last 10 games, going 3-2. For the year, they are 17-7 when favored.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Clemson has been perfect vs. the spread, going 6-0. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tigers have an ATS record of 7-3. On the road, Clemson is 9-3 ATS this year and 7-1-2 over their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Clemson is 16-14. The average scoring total in their games this year is 149 points, which is similar to the average over/under line of 147.4. Today's over/under line is 149.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 141 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Clemson's offense scored 90 points against Syracuse. Their field goal percentage for the game was 56.1%, and they went 15/16 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is PJ Hall, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 18.8, while Joseph Girard III also maintains a PPG average of 15.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, Clemson is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 70.8 points per game. Clemson's three-point defense is currently 211st in the country at 8.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.4% of their shots vs. Clemson.</p><h3>Can the Demon Deacons Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Wake Forest enters this game as 3.5-point favorites, and they have been much better at home this season, going 16-3 compared to 2-9 on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Demon Deacons are an impressive 9-1.</p>

<p>Overall, Wake Forest has gone 18-12 this season, including a 10-9 record in ACC play. They are currently on a three-game losing streak, with their most recent game being a 70-69 loss to Georgia Tech.</p><p>At home this season, Wake Forest has an ATS record of 12-6-1 and an overall ATS mark of 15-14-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Demon Deacons are 6-4 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, Wake Forest has gone 2-1 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Wake Forest games sits at 18-12. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season of 147.2. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Wake Forest offense ended with 69 points against Georgia Tech. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.1% and made 4 threes. The team's top scorer is Hunter Sallis, who enters today's matchup with an average of 18.2, while Kevin Miller also carries a PPG average of 15.6 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Demon Deacons' defense is nationally ranked 126th, allowing 70.3 points per game. So far, the Wake Forest defense is giving up an average of 7.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.2 times per game (433rd).</p>

Clemson Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Pick & Prediction 3/9/24

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<p>The money line odds for Friday's Pirates vs. Yankees interleague matchup are sitting at -180 for the Yankees and +152 for the Pirates. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 7:05 PM ET, and the over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodon is starting for the Yankees, and he is facing off against Jared Jones for the Pirates. Jones will be looking to help the Pirates pull off the upset, as they are 5th in the NL Central. The Yankees are 1st in the AL East and have a record of 93-66. SN PT is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -180</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Friday, September 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Brewers with a 5-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Brewers scored two runs in the top of the 7th. Pittsburgh was the +102 underdog at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Mitch Keller took the loss, going five innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. He also issued two walks and hit a batter. Bryan De La Cruz had only one hit, but it was a home run, and the Pirates scored their other run on a Nick Gonzales double. Gonzales also walked twice.</p><p>Pittsburgh is 5th in the NL Central, two games behind the Reds for 4th place. Overall, the Pirates are 74-85 heading into today's road matchup vs. the Yankees. Looking at the NL Central, they are 17 games behind the Brewers.</p>

<p>The Pirates have dropped four straight series, and they are 20-25-6 in series this year. As the road underdog, Pittsburgh is 24-36 this year compared to going 35-43 as the overall road team. At home, the Pirates are 39-42.</p><p>When the Pirates win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.1. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.6. Overall, their run line record is 84-75, and they have been a good bet on the run line on the road, going 45-33.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8 runs, the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season. The Pirates have a 76-81 over/under record on the year, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they are 17-20. Overall, 78 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 49.1% of their games. They are currently on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Pittsburgh is sending Jared Jones to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 6-8 and an ERA of 4.14. In his 21 starts, Jones has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 9.59 strikeouts per nine innings. The right-hander most recently faced the Reds, where he took the loss, giving up six earned runs in five innings of work. Before that outing, he had gone 2-0 in his previous three starts. Jones has been much better at home, with an ERA of 3.19 compared to 6.22 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. At home, they have been slightly better, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .235 and have the league's 22nd ranked home run total. One thing they have done well is avoid strikeouts, as their 9 strikeouts per game is the 26th best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz have been the Pirates' top power threats this season, with Reynolds leading the team with 22 homers and Cruz right behind him at 21. Reynolds also leads the team with 85 RBIs, while Cruz is 2nd with 76. Cruz has gone deep twice in his last seven games, but he is batting just .167 over that stretch. Bryan De La Cruz has also gone deep 21 times this season, but he is batting just .234.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>Giancarlo Stanton and the Yankees are coming off a big 10-1 win over the Orioles to close out their series. Stanton really led the way at the plate, going 2/4 with four RBIs and a homer. The Yankees really broke things open with a six-run 6th inning. Aaron Judge scored the team's other four runs, going 1/2 with a homer.</p>

<p>Gerrit Cole started for the Yankees, going 6 2/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out five Orioles batters. Overall, the Yankees's pitching staff held the Orioles to just two hits.</p><p>The Yankees are 93-66 overall this season, putting them 1st in the AL East. They hold a 5.0 game lead over the Orioles for the top spot in the division. New York will take on the Pirates at home today, and they are 26-26 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees are 43-35 this season, and they have been really good on the road, going 50-31. New York has won three straight series on the road. As the favorite, the Yankees are 75-58 this season, and they are 42-33 when favored at home. Their overall series record is 30-17-4, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When the Yankees win, they win big. Their average run margin in victories is +4.1, while their average run margin in losses is -3.5. They have been a solid run line bet on the road, going 49-32, compared to just 34-44 at home. As a favorite, they are just 61-72 vs. the run line, but as an underdog, they are a strong 22-4.</p><p>Today's game between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates has an over/under line of 8 runs. The Yankees have played in 108 games this season with over/under lines higher than 8, which accounts for 67.9% of their games. Their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 84-70. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 12-16-2.</p><p>Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today and is coming off a strong outing against the Athletics. In that September 21st start, he went six innings, didn't give up a run, and came away with the win. Looking back over his last three outings, Rodón has given up a total of four earned runs. He has made 31 starts this season and has a record of 16-9 with a 3.98 ERA. Rodón's WHIP for the season is 1.21. Out of his 31 appearances, he has 16 quality starts and is averaging 10.08 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they also have the top offense in the league in terms of scoring, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. The Yankees also have the league's top two home run hitters, with Aaron Judge leading the way with 58 homers and Juan Soto right behind him with 41. Judge also leads the MLB in RBIs, with 144.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Aaron Judge has gone 8/18 with five home runs and eight RBIs. Gleyber Torres has also been swinging the bat well, going 10/29 in his last six games. Judge and DJ LeMahieu both come into the game on five-game hitting streaks, while Anthony Rizzo has a three-game streak of his own.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 9/27/24

Squaring off for the fourth and final time this year, the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks collide at the United Center. The opening face-off takes place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, and fans at home are able to catch this divisional matchup live on NBC Sports Network.
<h2>St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks Odds</h2>
With a -140 moneyline, St. Louis heads into the contest as the heavy favorite. The line for Chicago now stands at +120, and the oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at an even 6 goals. If bettors want to put some action on this game's total, they'll be looking at odds of -110 for the over and -110 for the under.

St. Louis is 40-28 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 3.9 units this season. Through 68 regular season outings, 34 of its games have gone over the total, while 32 have gone under and just two have pushed. As the away team in 2019-20, the Blue Notes are 17-17 SU.

St. Louis currently touts the third-strongest power-play unit in the NHL, as it's found the net on 24.5 percent of its extra-man opportunities this season. Its penalty kill is ranked 18th overall, and the team's successfully killed off 79.7 percent of all penalties.

For the team as a whole, the Blue Notes have been penalized just 3.3 times per game during the 2019-20 season, and 2.2 per game over its last five. The team has had to kill penalties just 6.2 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Averaging 26.0 saves per game with a .911 save percentage, Jordan Binnington (30-19-7) has been the primary option in goal for St. Louis this year. If St. Louis chooses to rest him, however, the team may turn to Jake Allen (10-12-3), who has a .922 save percentage and 2.31 goals against average this year.

The visiting Blues have relied on David Perron and Ryan O'Reilly this year. Perron has 60 points on 25 goals and 35 assists, and has recorded multiple points 12 times. O'Reilly has 12 goals and 47 assists to his name, and has logged at least one point in 39 games.

Over on the other bench, Chicago is 31-37 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.3 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 68 regular season contests, 34 of its games have gone under the total, while 33 have gone over and just one has pushed. The team is 15-17 SU at home this year.

The Blackhawks have converted on just 14.7 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a figure that places them in the bottom overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 10th overall, and it's successfully killed off 82.2 percent of all opponent power plays.

Blackhawks players have been penalized 3.4 times per game this season, 3.0 per game over their last five contests total, and 3.6 per game over their last five at home. The team has been forced to kill penalties just 5.8 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Corey Crawford has stopped 29.7 shots per game as the primary netminder in goal for the Blackhawks. Crawford has 15 wins, 23 losses, and three overtime losses to his credit and has maintained a mediocre 2.81 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season.

The Hawks will be led on offense by Patrick Kane (31 goals, 51 assists).
<h3>St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks Free Picks</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Prediction:</a> SU Winner – Blues, O/U – Over
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Five of St. Louis' last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 4-1 in those games.

Power plays and penalty kills could play a critical role tonight. The Blues are 16-8 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 32-19 in games where they're in the penalty box for fewer than 10 minutes, in total. The Blackhawks are 9-15 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 21-27 in games where they're in the box for less than 10 minutes.

St. Louis is 2-3 in games decided by a shootout this season while Chicago is 4-4 in shootouts.

St. Louis may hold an advantage if this one comes down to the wire. The team's an impressive 18-12 in one-goal games, while Chicago is only 11-17 in such games.

The over has hit in three of the last five matchups for each of these teams.

One of the best at stickhandling and crisp passes, St. Louis is ranked fourth this season with just 7.5 giveaways per game. That figure has trended down recently, however, as it's averaged 6.5 giveaways over its last 10 games and 5.8 giveaways over its last five.

Chicago has averaged 11.6 giveaways over its last five home games, a rise over its season average of 10.1 giveaways per game (ranked 17th in the league).

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St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick 3/8/20

<p>The Thunder (-223) are favored by 5.5 points over the Rockets (+185) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 213.5 points.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City (19-5) has won four straight and is currently the top team in the West. Houston (17-8) has won two in a row and is third in the conference.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-115 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>With a narrow 91-90 win over the Warriors on Wednesday, the Rockets improved to 17-8 this season. Houston, playing at home, was favored by 3.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 181, well below the O/U line of 220.5.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 44-37 at halftime. However, the Warriors surged in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Rockets 32-24. Houston regained momentum in the 4th, edging out Golden State 23-21 to secure the win.</p><p>Alperen Şengün led the Rockets to a 91-90 win over the Warriors, scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds while shooting 55.6% from the field. Jabari Smith Jr. added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency, and Jalen Green contributed 12 points despite shooting just 33.3%.</p> <p>Houston struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 threes at a 22.2% clip, but shot 45.8% overall. Şengün was consistent throughout, scoring 6 points in every quarter, while Green added 8 of his 12 points in the 2nd period.</p><p>The Rockets' defense came up big on Wednesday, holding the Warriors to just 90 points. Houston set the tone early, limiting Golden State to 18 points in the 1st quarter and 19 in the 2nd. Despite a 32-point 3rd quarter from the Warriors, the Rockets tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points to secure the win.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Rockets held the Warriors to 31% shooting, with Golden State making 12 threes. Houston also kept the Warriors off the free-throw line, where they went 4/9. Defensively, the Rockets recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Oklahoma City Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Oklahoma City improved to 19-5 on the season with a 118-104 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. The Thunder, who were favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 222 points fell short of the 230-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 13-0 run early in the game helped the Thunder take control, turning a 9-4 deficit into a 17-9 lead. After a strong 3rd quarter where they outscored Dallas 33-19, Oklahoma City entered the 4th quarter leading 90-73.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was outstanding in the Thunder's 118-104 win over the Mavericks, scoring 39 points, including 16 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. He hit 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency and shot 65.2% from the field overall.</p> <p>Oklahoma City made 20 threes as a team, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 45.5%. Jalen Williams added 18 points, with 10 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 4th quarter, the Thunder's defense held the Mavericks to 104 points on Tuesday. Their best effort came in the 3rd, where they allowed just 19 points. Oklahoma City sent Dallas to the line 19 times, with the Mavericks converting 13 of those attempts.</p> <p>The Thunder struggled to contain the Mavericks from deep, allowing 15 threes on 41% shooting. However, they were active defensively, racking up 14 steals and 5 blocks. Oklahoma City also limited Dallas to 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Two of the National Hockey League's most-penalized teams, the Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks face off at the SAP Center. This cross-continent matchup will get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7 and it can be caught live on NBC Sports California.
<h2>Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks Odds</h2>
Playing the role of favorite will be San Jose (-160), whereas Ottawa is an underdog offering moneyline odds of +140 and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 6 goals. If you want to play the game's total, you'll be looking at odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under.

San Jose is 29-38 straight up (SU) and has disappointed moneyline bettors to the tune of -9.5 units so far. That early-season winning percentage is a big slide from what the team managed during last year's regular season (46-36). Through 67 regular season matches, 37 of its games have gone under the total, while 27 have gone over and just three have pushed. Thus far, the team's 17-17 SU at home.

The Sharks have converted on just 16.2 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a figure that puts them in the bottom-5 overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked first overall, and they've successfully killed off 86.6 percent of all penalties.

As a collective unit, the Sharks have been called for penalties 4.0 times per game overall this season, and 3.4 per game over their last five at home. The team has been forced to kill penalties for just 7.5 minutes per game over their last 10 outings, in total.

Averaging 25.0 saves per game with a .898 save percentage, Martin Jones (17-23-2) has been the primary option in goal for the Sharks this season. If head coach Bob Boughner decides to rest him, however, the team may roll with Aaron Dell (12-19-19 record, .907 save percentage, 2.94 goals against average).

Timo Meier and Brent Burns will each be focal points for the Sharks. Meier (44 points) has tallied 21 goals and 23 assists and has recorded multiple points on nine separate occasions this year. Burns has 12 goals and 32 assists to his credit and has notched a point in 33 contests.

Ottawa has lost 12.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year and is currently 24-44 straight up (SU). 37 of its outings have gone over the total, while 30 have gone under the total and just one has pushed. As the away team, the Senators are 6-25 SU.

The Senators have converted on just 14.9 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that's ranked 30th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 24th overall and it's successfully killed off 77.1 percent of all opponent power plays.

Ottawa's skaters have been penalized 3.9 times per game this season, and 3.2 per game over their past five match ups. The team's had to defend opponent power plays just 7.4 minutes per game over their last five outings.

Craig Anderson (.899 save percentage and 3.34 goals against average) has been the main option in goal for Ottawa. Anderson is averaging 26.6 saves per game and has 10 wins, 22 losses, and two OT losses to his credit.

For the visiting Senators, much of the offense will run through Connor Brown (16 goals, 26 assists) and Brady Tkachuk (20 goals, 21 assists).
<h3>Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks Free Picks</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Prediction:</a> SU Winner – Sharks, O/U – Over
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Ottawa is 1-5 in games decided by a shootout this season while San Jose is 2-1 in shootouts.

Four of Ottawa's last five outings have gone over the total.

This game features two of the more physical defenses in the league. Ottawa skaters have accounted for the most hits in the league (28.0 per game) and the Sharks have handed the 11th-most (22.2).

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Ottawa Senators vs. San Jose Sharks Game Pick 3/7/20

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beacons and Broncos. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Broncos at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -1.5 vs. Valparaiso.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</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>Are the Beacons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Beacons dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 95-73 loss to Ohio State on Tuesday. Valparaiso entered the game as +21 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Valpo trailed 41-30 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.8% overall and 20.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, but they did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 87% of their attempts.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, while Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 33 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Beacons gave up 27 two-pointers on 42 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 of 19 shots to fall, a 31% success rate. Valparaiso also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they hit 23 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Broncos' season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-7 after a 98-62 loss to North Dakota State on Sunday. Playing on the road, Western Michigan entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Broncos couldn't mount a comeback, allowing another 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points reached 160, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 144.</p><p>Western Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-13 from deep, while hitting 69.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Chansey Willis Jr. led the Broncos with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Jacari White added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, and Jacksen Moni contributed 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense struggled, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 69% from the field. The Broncos couldn't contain the two-point game, with the other team hitting 83% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Michigan allowed 18 threes on 58% shooting. They did limit free-throw damage, with the opponent going 4/9. The Broncos gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>AMZN is set to broadcast the week 16 AFC West matchup between the Broncos and Chargers, which will kick off at 8:15 ET. The Chargers are the favorite with a money line of -161 and are -3 point favorites on the point spreads. The game, played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, has an over/under line set at 42.5 points. The Broncos' money line odds are +135.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Broncos +3</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Broncos winning this one by a score of 24 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Broncos winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 9-5 record, the Broncos currently sit 6th in the AFC and have a 93.1% chance of making the playoffs. However, they have no chance of winning the AFC West. Denver is on a four-game winning streak, including a 31-13 win over the Colts in week 15. They also have a +6.4 scoring margin and are 11-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p>The Broncos rank 21st in our power rankings heading into week 16. Their O/U record is 9-5, with the over hitting in their last three games. Their games have averaged 41.6 points, compared to an average line of 40.7.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Broncos are 24th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 9th in the NFL in points per game (24) but are 21st in yards per game, averaging 311.1. Denver is 23rd in passing yards per game (202.7) on 33.6 attempts per game, which ranks 10th. On the ground, they are 19th in rushing yards per game (108.4) and 16th in rushing attempts. The Broncos are 16th in the league in 3rd-down conversions (37.7%) and 19th in red zone conversion percentage, despite ranking 10th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Bo Nix threw for 130 yards (20/33) with 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in week 15 against the Colts. Denver scored 21 points in the 4th quarter after being held scoreless in the 1st. Courtland Sutton led the team with 32 receiving yards on 3 catches, while Nix also led the team in rushing with 23 yards on 8 carries.</p><p>Indianapolis managed just 161 passing yards on 44 attempts in their 31-13 loss to the Broncos. Denver's defense was tough to move the ball against, holding the Colts to 149 yards rushing on 32 attempts. The Broncos' secondary played well, allowing just 17 completions and holding the Colts to a 44.7% completion percentage.</p><p></p><p>On third down, the Broncos allowed the Colts to convert just 26.7% of their chances. Denver also came away with two interceptions and didn't allow any passing touchdowns. Despite struggling against the run, the Broncos' defense was a major reason for their win, consistently pressuring the quarterback and limiting big plays.</p><h3>Will The Chargers Win At Home Over The Broncos?</h3><p>The Chargers have dropped two straight games, including a 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers in week 15, bringing their record to 8-6. Despite the loss, they still have an 87.7% chance of making the playoffs, but they rank 16th in our power rankings heading into week 16. Los Angeles is 4-3 both at home and on the road, and they are 2-2 in division games. They currently sit 3rd in the AFC West and 7th in the AFC.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Chargers are 9-4-1, with an average scoring margin of +3.4 points per game. They are 8-2 ATS as favorites and 1-2-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 5-9, with their games averaging 38.6 points compared to an average line of 42.6.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Chargers rank 15th in our offensive power rankings. They are 17th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21, and 25th in both passing yards (196.4) and total yards per game (302.1). On the ground, they average 105.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 21st in the league. Los Angeles has struggled on 3rd down, converting just 37.1% of their attempts, which ranks 20th in the NFL. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 41.7% of their opportunities, which is 6th in the league.</p> <p>In week 15, the Chargers were shut out in the 2nd half, scoring all 17 of their points in the 1st half. Justin Herbert threw for 195 yards, going 21/33 with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Gus Edwards led the team in rushing with 23 yards on 8 carries, while Ladd McConkey had 5 catches for 58 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers failed to convert on 3rd down, going 0/6, but they did score on 2 of their 3 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers, the Chargers' defense allowed 506 yards and 223 rushing yards on 39 attempts, giving up 4 touchdowns through the air. Tampa Bay averaged 10.5 yards per passing attempt, with Los Angeles struggling to defend the big play.<p></p>The Chargers managed just one sack and allowed the Buccaneers to convert on 60% of their third down attempts. Despite forcing one interception, the Chargers allowed Tampa Bay to complete 81.5% of their passes.</p>

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