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<p>The 2021-22 NHL season continues with ten games on Thursday night’s card, so we’re breaking down the Pacific Division showdown from Staples Center in Los Angeles to get you the best Flames vs. Kings betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Calgary meets LA for the first time since February 2020. The Flames opened as -145 road favorites on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>, while the Kings are +130 underdogs with a total of 5.5 goals. Los Angeles has won four of its last five encounters with Calgary, including their previous two duels at Staples Center.</p>



<h2>The Flames start a four-game road trip</h2>



<p>The Calgary Flames (13-4-5) wrapped up a three-game homestand last Monday and returned to winning ways with a 2-1 shootout victory to the Pittsburgh Penguins. They bounced back from a 4-2 loss to Winnipeg thanks to Mikael Backlund’s goal in the seventh round of a thrilling shootout.</p>



<p>The Flames took 32 shots towards Pittsburgh’s goalie and yielded only 22 in a return. Jacob Markstrom improved to 9-4-4 on the season, and the 31-year-old netminder owns a terrific 1.75 GAA and .938 save percentage.</p>



<p>Calgary boasts the best scoring defense in the NHL. The Flames are yielding only 1.95 goals per contest while tallying 3.23 in a return, enough for the eighth-most in the league. They rank seventh in power-play percentage (15-for-61) and sixth in penalty-killing percentage (9-of-69).</p>



<h2>The Kings wrap up a seven-game homestand </h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Kings have won their first five games in November, but it’s been a bumpy road since then, as LA has dropped six of its last seven games. Five of those six losses have come on the home ice, including a 5-4 shootout defeat to the Anaheim Ducks this past Tuesday.</p>



<p>The Kings nearly overcame a three-goal deficit against the Ducks. It was another shaky defensive display, as Los Angeles has allowed 19 goals over its last five outings. Jonathan Quick fell to 4-5-3 on the season, registering his fourth consecutive defeat.</p>



<p>Los Angeles allows 2.76 goals per contest (tied-11<sup>th</sup> in the NHL). Quick owns a 2.38 GAA and a .924 save percentage, while Cal Petersen is 5-3-1 with a 3.00 GAA and a .895 save percentage. Whoever guards the cage against the Flams will need a lot of help from his teammates, as LA scores only 2.67 goals per game (25<sup>th</sup>) on a 7.7 shooting percentage (27<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Calgary:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-1 in the last six games overall</li><li>4-1 in the last five outings as favorites&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Los Angeles:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-6 in the last seven games overall</li><li>1-5 in the last five games at home</li><li>4-12 in the last 16 outings as underdogs</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-calgary-flames-vs-los-angeles-kings-pick">Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings Pick</h2>



<p>The Kings have struggled a lot over the last couple of weeks, so I cannot back them to break out of their funk against one of the hottest teams in the league. LA’s offense has been pretty unpredictable lately, scoring four goals against the mighty Carolina Hurricanes while finding the back of the net only once against the hapless Arizona Coyotes.</p>



<p>On the other side, the Flames’ defense has been terrific so far this season. Calgary has allowed more than a couple of goals only once in its last nine outings at any location.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Calgary Flames at -145&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The bookies expect to see a low-scoring game. Although LA’s last three games have produced a whopping 23 goals in total, the under has hit in 13 of the Kings’ previous 20 games overall. On the other side, the under is 6-3 in Calgary’s last nine contests.</p>



<p>I lean towards the under, looking for the Flames to put on another strong defensive performance. Their special teams are doing a great job, too, while the Kings haven’t been at their best. Still, LA has allowed only 51 power-play opportunities so far this season.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 5.5 goals at -130&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/2/21

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Cougars. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! Loyola Chicago is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ramblers Have What it Takes in Honolulu?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago dropped to 8-2 on the season following a narrow 72-71 road loss to Oakland on Sunday. The Ramblers entered the game as -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>Loyola Chicago trailed 33-27 at halftime but rallied in the second half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.8% of their threes (7/22).</p> <p>Miles Rubin was a force inside, going 9/11 from the field and finishing with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Allen Mukeba and Malcolm Christie each added 20 points, with Christie hitting 6 threes at a 40% clip.</p><p>Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers allowed 50% shooting, as their opponents hit 18 of 36 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts. The Ramblers also sent their opponents to the line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 90%. Loyola Chicago allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Cougars Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston dropped to 7-3 on the season after a 74-65 loss to Oregon State on Sunday. The Cougars were +7 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell just short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Charleston trailed 35-26 at halftime but couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 39 points after the break.</p><p>Charleston managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range (6/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 17 of 25 free throws (68%).</p> <p>Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor led the Cougars with 16 points each, with Rataj adding 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, shooting 6/7 from the field for 14 points and contributing 4 assists.</p><p>Charleston’s defense held their opponent to 74 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range, where they allowed 15 made baskets on 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars limited their opponent to 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17, shooting 68%.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Kings and Canadiens are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens will host the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Kings are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (-104)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Kings Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs, the Kings are now 1-1-2 for the season. Los Angeles, the underdog on the puck line, allowed three goals in the first period. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 8.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles didn’t score until the third period, when Alex Turcotte found the net at 17:18. The Maple Leafs scored their final goal at 2:44 in the third. Kevin Fiala added the second goal for the Kings at 10:57 in the third.</p><p>Despite firing 34 shots on goal, the Kings managed just two scores in their 6-2 loss to Toronto. Kevin Fiala netted his fourth goal of the season, while Alex Turcotte added his first. Trevor Lewis picked up his second assist of the year, and Brandt Clarke notched his fifth assist.</p> <p>LA was held scoreless until the third period, when Turcotte got them on the board at the 17:18 mark. Fiala followed with a goal at 10:57. The Kings also recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings gave up the first five goals of the game, with three coming in the first period and two more in the second. They allowed a late power-play goal in the 3rd period as well, finishing with a 6-2 loss. Goalie David Rittich made 10 saves with a 71.4% save percentage. The Kings' defense recorded 27 hits and 6 takeaways.</p><h3>Can The Canadiens Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Montreal's record dropped to 2-2-0 after a 6-3 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens trailed 2-0 before Kaiden Guhle scored with 1:44 left in the first period. They took a 3-2 lead in the second, but the Penguins responded with four unanswered goals.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9. Montreal, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Three different players scored for the Canadiens in the loss.</p><p>Kaiden Guhle netted his first goal of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky followed with his first, a power-play goal. Emil Heineman added his second goal of the season, which came unassisted. Nick Suzuki contributed with two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. Mike Matheson also picked up two assists, now with three on the year.</p> <p>The Canadiens took 27 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways in their 6-3 loss to the Penguins. Montreal's first goal came late in the first period, with their second and third goals coming at 17:09 and 5:34 in the second period.</p><p>Defensively, Montreal gave up the first two goals of the game and three more in the third period, including an empty-netter, leading to a 6-3 loss to the Penguins. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 25 saves with a save percentage of 83.3%. The Canadiens' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 27 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 10/17/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 2:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jets improved to 24-10-1 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. They took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period.</p><p>The Jets' offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. Each of their 7 goals came from a different player, with Vladislav Namestnikov netting his 3rd of the season. Logan Stanley added his 1st goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his 1st of the season.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Winnipeg got on the board with Namestnikov's goal at 7:37 in the first period. They added two more in the second and four in the third, including two empty-netters from Nikolaj Ehlers, his 9th goal, and Cole Perfetti, who scored his 4th. The Jets recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th of the season.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game and a tying goal in the 3rd period, but they settled in after that, leading to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the Jets' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs fell to 21-11-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. As the underdogs on the puck line, Toronto failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals was well under the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Toronto's only goal came at 19:08 in the first period, tying the game at 1. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season, a power-play goal. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews, with his 6th assist, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists, contributed on Nylander's goal.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs recorded 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Despite those setbacks, Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense recorded 30 hits and 2 takeaways.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Washington is favored by -27.5 points as they host the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Saturday, September 7th. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, with BTN handling the broadcast. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this week two non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently 47.5 points for the game.</p><h3>EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies -27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Husky Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Washington Huskies winning this one by a score of 42 to 12</li><li>Not only do we have the Washington Huskies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -27.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Eastern Michigan Eagles Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Eastern Michigan is off to a strong start this season, picking up a road win over UMass. The Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 50.5 points, but the game ended with a total of 42 points, hitting the under. This victory puts Eastern Michigan at 1-0 for the season.</p><p></p><p>The game was scoreless after the first quarter, but Eastern Michigan took control in the second quarter, outscoring UMass 14-0. After UMass cut the lead to 17-7 in the third quarter, the Eagles held on for the win, adding 11 points in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's offense was effective in their 28-14 win, racking up 383 total yards and 21 first downs. The Eagles' ground game contributed 142 yards and two touchdowns, while their passing attack added 241 yards and another score.</p> 
<p>Cole Snyder completed 58.6% of his passes for 241 yards, throwing one touchdown and finishing with a passer rating of 97.05. Delbert Mimms III led the rushing effort with 60 yards on 12 carries, and Oran Singleton was the top receiver, catching eight passes for 89 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense will be looking to improve after allowing 329 total yards to UMass in their last game. The Eagles gave up 152 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while UMass also had 177 passing yards against Eastern Michigan's secondary. Overall, the Eagles allowed 24 first downs and 28 points in the game.</p><h3>Are The Washington Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 35-3 win over Weber State. The Huskies were dominant from the start, leading 14-0 at halftime. Weber State managed to get on the board in the third quarter, but Washington quickly put the game out of reach by adding 21 more points in the third quarter.</p> 
<p>There were no betting lines available for this matchup, but Washington's defense was impressive, holding Weber State to just three points.</p><p>Washington's offense was dominant in their 35-3 win, racking up 483 total yards and 25 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, with 205 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while the passing attack added 278 yards and two scores.</p> 
<p>Quarterback Will Rogers completed 76.9% of his passes for 250 yards and a passer rating of 119.07, with one touchdown. Jonah Coleman led the rushing effort with 127 yards and three touchdowns, while Giles Jackson was the top receiver with 98 yards on 10 catches.</p><p>Washington's defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Weber State to just three points and 253 total yards. The Huskies were particularly strong against the pass, limiting Weber State to 98 passing yards on 11 completions. However, they did struggle to stop the run, allowing 155 rushing yards on 37 carries.</p>

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