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The Kansas Jayhawks are a work in progress. But haven't we been saying that for many years about this program? The presence of Les Miles, who won a national title at LSU and was once one of the hottest coaching properties on the market, certainly means something, but KU had another guy like that not long ago - Charlie Weis - and he didn't make much of a difference. So while they're losing hope in Lawrence, they'll have to step in with the Baylor Bears, who are just getting their season started.

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Kansas has not started auspiciously. The Jayhawks were soundly beaten - and at home, no less - by Sun Belt entry Coastal Carolina two weeks ago, in which they were down 28-3 at the half. Miles Kendrick was 15 of 24 for 156 yards, while Thomas MacVittie threw for 20 yards on nine attempts. Both may see action this week.

Baylor was supposed to have two games under its belt by now. But because of COVID-19 concerns, those first two games - against Louisiana Tech and Houston - had to be postponed.

In the college football odds that have been posted on this game by the folks at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas">BetAnySports</a>, Baylor is laying a big price at home:

Baylor Bears -17.5
Kansas Jayhawks +17.5

Over 61 points -110
Under 61 points -110

The Bears had a tremendous amount of success under Matt Rhule, who resurrected things during a rather dark period in the athletic department. But Rhule, who's been ascending up the coaching ladder very quickly, took the head job with the NFL's Carolina Panthers.

Now they turn to Dave Aranda, who became a "hot assistant" (just like Joe Brady, who joined Rhule in Carolina) as defensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers, who won the national championship. Aranda insists that this Baylor program, which lost to Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game in 2019, can win a national crown too.

He has a lot of offensive assets returning, including quarterback Charlie Brewer, who threw for 3161 yards and 21 touchdowns, plus three of the top four receivers. But he must replace nine lost starters on defense. So he'll get a chance to apply his specialty right away.

The question is whether this much matters against Kansas, which may never get out of its rebuild. Despite only seven starters returning out of 22, Miles declined to bring some experience in by way of Juco transfers and instead added to the inexperience with freshmen. So he has to wait for people to develop. Do fans and administrators have that kind of patience? The cupboard has been bare for a long time; in fact, it has been twelve years since Kansas won a conference game on the road.

And recent series trends don't fall their way at all. Baylor has won the last ten meetings. They have covered nine of those. They have outscored Kansas by 41 points a game over the last eight. They led 34-0 at the half of last year's game, on the way to a 61-6 blowout. Kansas stumbled and fumbled its way to six turnovers. And Baylor had the 507-280 yardage edge.

We won't necessarily say that Baylor is a better team now than they were then, but they will have some new wrinkles on offense with Larry Fedora coming in as the coordinator. They have enough depth left over to make a difference on defense. And Kansas is actually "greener."

One website actually printed the following line:

"Kansas is 1-0 all-time in games following a loss to Coastal Carolina."

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At 3:07 from the Rogers Centre in Toronto, we have an American League matchup between the Royals and Blue Jays. Coming into the game, the Royals have an overall record of 18-13, while the Blue Jays are 15-16.

Wednesday's forecast in Toronto calls for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 60s. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Blue Jays are favored at -132. Looking at the starting pitching matchup, we have Seth Lugo going for the Royals and Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays.<h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -132This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 3:07 ET on Wednesday, May 1st.<h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Royals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul>Thanks to a two-run homer from Michael Massey and a good outing from Cole Ragans, the Royals picked up a 4-1 road win over the Blue Jays in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were at +110 on the money line.

Ragans went 6 2/3 innings for the Royals, giving up just one run and striking out nine. He picked up a win in the game, while James McArthur got the save. Jose Berrios had a rough outing for the Blue Jays, taking the loss.

Kansas City got to Berrios early, scoring two runs in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Blue Jays got on the board with one run in the 6th. Both offenses went silent after that.<h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3>Kansas City is 18-13 overall this season, and they are 2nd in the AL Central, two games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Royals closed out April with a win over the Blue Jays and are 8-5 in AL Central matchups this year.

The Royals have been really good at home this year, going 12-5. On the road, they are 6-8 this season. So far, they have been good as the underdog, putting up a mark of 12-10. As the favorite, the Royals are 6-3 this year. Kansas City's overall series record is 4-5 this year.When the Kansas City Royals are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 9-5 so far this season. Their average run margin on the road is +0.5, and they have covered the run line in their last two games. As the underdog, they are 15-7 against the run line, while they are 5-4 as the favorite.The Kansas City Royals have had 29 games this season and 11 of them have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. In those 11 games, the over has gone 3-9. Their games have averaged 7.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 10-19 overall.Seth Lugo has been pitching well for the Royals this season, as he comes into the game with a record of 4-1 and an ERA of 1.66. Lugo has made six starts this year and has turned in five quality starts. His most recent outing was a gem, as he went seven innings, picking up the win and not giving up a run. In that outing, he only allowed three hits and issued two walks. Lugo has been especially tough on the road, with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 0.0. At home, his ERA is 2.78.Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. have been leading the way for the Royals offensively this season. Perez comes into the game batting .355 with a team-high seven home runs, which is 4th in the league. Witt Jr. is hitting .315 and has gone 13/38 in his last 10 games. Maikel Garcia has also gone 13/38 in his last 10 games and is on a five-game hitting streak, but he is batting just .231 for the season.

As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. So far, they have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are 8th in the league in home runs and have the 2nd fewest strikeouts in the league.<h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3>Toronto is hosting the Royals today with an overall record of 15-16, and they are 5th in the AL East, five games behind the Orioles for the division lead. So far, they are 5-5 in divisional matchups. The Blue Jays dropped the first game of this series vs. the Royals.

At home, the Blue Jays have gone 8-6 this season compared to 7-10 on the road. As the favorite, Toronto has gone 12-7 this season and 3-9 as the underdog. So far, they are 4-4-1 in series this year.When the Blue Jays win, they win big, with an average run margin of +2.9 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of -4.4 runs per game. Overall, the Blue Jays are 14-17 against the run line this season, including a 6-8 mark at home and an 8-9 mark on the road. They are 10-9 against the run line as the favorite and 4-8 as the underdog.So far this season, the Blue Jays have played 30 games, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs or more in five of those games. In those five games, the over has hit three times and the under has hit twice. Overall, the Blue Jays have hit the over in 12 of their 30 games this season.Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Dodgers. In that start, he went just 2 2/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs, and taking the loss. Looking back over his last three outings, Bassitt has given up at least one homer in each. His ERA for the season is 5.64, along with a record of 2-4. Bassitt's WHIP for the season is 1.85. So far, he has made two quality starts this year.Justin Turner has been a consistent bat for the Blue Jays this season, batting .298, and his four homers is the 2nd most on the team. Turner has also gone deep twice in his past seven games. Daulton Varsho has gone deep six times this season, which is 5th in the league, but is batting just .233 for the season.

As a team, the Blue Jays are 28th in scoring at 3.5 runs per game. Overall, they are batting just .227 and have a collective on-base percentage of .312. Toronto's team OPS of .675 is also 18th in the league.

Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 5/1/24

With New Year’s just a few days away a number of people are busy jotting down their different New Year’s resolutions, most of which are going to be broken before the end of January. But it’s also a good opportunity to take a look at your sports betting activities the past year and see how you fared. Be honest with yourself, something which is a bit easier when you’re using <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">online sportsbooks</a>, as you can quickly scan your beginning balances and your ending balances, as well as see how many deposits you made over the course of the year.

If you came out ahead over the course of the year the first thing you need to do is give yourself a pat on the back, because you’ve accomplished something very few sports bettors actually do. The common number is that 90% of sports bettors will lose money over the course of the year, although I’d guess that number is most likely too low. But if you are in that 10% or so, I wouldn’t change anything, as you’re obviously doing something right.

If you’re in the larger group, it’s time for a closer examination of the previous year, something that doesn’t hurt even if you came out ahead for the year. The best thing to do is look at each sport individually as see how you did. Did you win in baseball and lose in the NBA, etc.?

One common mistake bettors make is to bet a sport solely because the “experts” say it can be beaten, such as college basketball. For one, nobody who has bet for than 20 years will deny that today’s lines are sharper than they were 20 years ago, primarily due to the available information in the Internet age, and a sport like college basketball is probably the most time consuming sport to handicap there is, which is another problem area for many bettors, who have a tendency to spread themselves too thin by handicapping every sport, or at least football, basketball and baseball.

Here is where bettors should have a plan going into the New Year based on their available time each day to devote to sports betting, as well as what their goal is for the upcoming year. If you merely want to bet most of the TV games each day there’s nothing wrong with that as long as you realize you’re most likely going to end up in the red at the end of the season.

Choosing to specialize is never a bad idea, whether it is a couple of college basketball conferences, the American League or National League or something like NBA totals. Not only does it cut down on the needed time to handicap, it allows you to get a better feel of the teams than you would get by trying to analyze the entire league.

Although it will be a bit different for each individual, my recommendation would be for bettors to focus on <a href="http://bangthebook.com/nba/nba-betting/">NBA totals</a>, so that their plan at the beginning of the year would look something like:

January: Football playoffs and NBA totals

February: NBA totals

March: NBA totals and college basketball tournaments

April: NBA totals

May: NBA totals

June: NBA totals through NBA Finals

July: Relax and take a break

August: Preseason football and football study time

September: Football

October: Football

November: Football and NBA totals

December: Football and NBA totals

As you can see, NBA totals will keep you busy for nearly eight months and football can keep you going for another six, so you’ll have plenty of action during the year and roughly six weeks of down time to recharge your batteries and get ready for the next 10 months. I omitted baseball and college basketball, except for the tournaments, where an anti-public approach tends to work best, as those two sports are simply too time-consuming for the majority of bettors.

Entering the new year with a plan will give you an advantage over your fellow bettors, who are likely to plod their way through the year, and that’s the first step towards coming out ahead when the year is over.

Sports Betting Tips for the New Year

First pitch for Friday's matchup between the Blue Jays and Rays is set for 6:50 PM ET from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. The Blue Jays are 73-80 this season, while the Rays come in with a record of 75-78. Toronto is starting José Berrios, while Tyler Alexander is on the mound for the Rays.

Toronto is currently favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -105 compared to the Rays at -114. The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the game will be televised on SNET.<h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -114This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Friday, September 20th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rays 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>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3>The Blue Jays's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Rangers, closing out their series with a 4-0 win. After going on to score a run in the 2nd inning, the Blue Jays added another run in the 3rd to take a 2-0 lead. Toronto's offense really broke things open with a big 4th inning, going on to score another two runs. Overall, the Blue Jays had seven hits and two home runs.

Kevin Gausman put together a good start for the Blue Jays, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out six Rangers batters. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with two homers and two RBIs.Toronto is 73-80 overall, putting them 5th in the AL East. Currently, they trail the Yankees by 16 games for the AL East lead. So far, they are 20-26 in AL East matchups. The Blue Jays kick off their series vs. the Rays on the road, and they are two games behind Tampa Bay for 4th place in the division.

At home, the Blue Jays are 38-37 this year, and they are 35-43 on the road. Toronto has dropped two straight series, losing two of three games in each of these series. As the favorite, the Blue Jays are 44-28 and 29-52 as the underdog. They have an overall series record of 17-26-5 this year.The Blue Jays have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 77-76 overall. They have been particularly strong on the run line on the road, where they are 49-29. Toronto has been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 45-36 compared to 32-40 as the favorite. Their average run differential in games they win is +3.3, compared to -3.6 in games they lose.When the Toronto Blue Jays are on the road, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Blue Jays have an over/under record of 18-16 when the line is set at 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the season is 78-71. The over/under line for their games this season has averaged 8 runs per game.José Berríos has been pitching well for the Blue Jays, coming into the game with a record of 16-9 and an ERA of 3.44. So far, he has made 30 starts and has one complete game to his name. Berríos has turned in 20 quality starts this year and is averaging 7.02 strikeouts per nine innings. In his 30 appearances, he has only allowed 29 home runs. Berríos has won each of his last three starts, most recently giving up just one earned run in seven innings of work vs. the Cardinals. The right-hander has allowed just one earned run in each of his last three outings.
Over his last nine games, Davis Schneider has gone 9/31 for the Blue Jays, with three home runs and nine RBIs. This has helped him put together a three-game hitting streak. George Springer and Justin Turner are also on hitting streaks, with Springer's lasting three games and Turner's at four. For the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .322 and leads the team with 30 home runs and 99 RBIs.

As a team, the Blue Jays are 19th in the league in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. This is also where they are at in terms of home runs, as they are 22nd in the league. Overall, they are batting .242, which is 13th in the league. As a team, they are 6th in the league in fewest strikeouts per game.<h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3>The Rays's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Red Sox, closing out their series with a 2-0 win. After scoring a run in the 3rd inning, the Rays added another run in the 7th to pick up the 2-0 win. Tampa Bay was the slight favorite at -104 on the money line going into the game.

Zack Littell put together a good start for the Rays, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out seven Red Sox batters. Tampa Bay's bullpen closed things out, with Garrett Cleavinger picking up the save.Tampa Bay is 75-78 overall, putting them 4th in the AL East, and they trail the Yankees by 14 games in the division. The Rays will take on the Blue Jays at home today, and they are 39-39 at home this season.

The Rays have been just below .500 at home, and they are 36-39 on the road. Tampa Bay has an overall series record of 23-19-6 this year, and they have gone 21-25 against other AL East teams.In games where the Rays have been the underdog, they have been a great bet on the run line, going 55-32. They have gone 43-32 on the run line on the road, where they have a scoring margin of -0.5 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 79-74, with an average run margin of -0.4 runs per game.The Tampa Bay Rays are set to host the Toronto Blue Jays in a game with an over/under line of 7.5 runs. The Rays have played 87 games this season with over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 56.9% of their games. Their combined run average this season is 8.0 runs per game, and their over/under record is 66-79 overall. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, the Rays have gone 23-28, and they are currently on a two-game under streak.Tyler Alexander is getting the start for the Rays today vs. the Blue Jays and comes into the game with a record of 6-5 and an ERA of 5.58. This year, he has made 21 appearances and one quality start. Looking back at his last outing, Alexander took the loss out of the bullpen, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight outings. Opponents are batting .264 off Alexander this year, and his ERA at home is 6.47 compared to 4.46 on the road.So far this season, the Rays are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. They have also been one of the worst home run hitting teams in the league and have a team batting average of just .231. Tampa Bay's team OPS of .673 is also 22nd in the league. However, they have been getting on base at a decent rate and are 10th in the league in walks.

Yandy Diaz is leading the Rays in batting average this season at .283, and he also has 14 home runs and 65 RBIs. Brandon Lowe and Christopher Morel are 2nd and 3rd on the team in RBIs, and have 19 and 21 homers, respectively. Lowe has two homers in his last seven games, but is hitting just .241 over that stretch.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Great Danes versus the Catamounts? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT. The over/under for this America East conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Vermont being favored by -11.5 at home against Albany.<h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +11.5This game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.<h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Even though we have Vermont winning straight-up, we like Albany at +11.5.</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 Albany Win on the Road?</h3>Albany enters this game as an 11.5-point underdog, and they have gone 3-10 this season in games where they are the underdog. On the road, the Great Danes have gone just 5-8 this season, and they enter this game with a 4-6 record in their last 10 road games.

Most recently, Albany defeated New Hampshire by a score of 86-79. So far this season, they have gone 11-10, including an 8-7 record in non-conference games. In America East play, the Great Danes are 3-3.On the season, Albany's ATS mark sits at 11-9, but they have gone just 5-8 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Great Danes have gone just 4-6.This season, the over/under record for Albany games is 12-6-2, and their games have averaged 155.9 points. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (149.4), and their average margin versus the over/under line is 6.5 points. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0, and the average scoring total in those games is 168 points.Coming off their recent game, the Albany offense tallied 86 points in a matchup against New Hampshire. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.3%, and they made 6 threes. One area that the Albany offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 96th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 44%.So far, the Great Danes' defense is ranked 273rd in the country at 77.2 points per contest. In today's game vs. Vermont, the Albany defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Albany made 23 free-throws vs. the Great Danes.<h3>Will the Catamounts Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3>With a record of 16-5, Vermont has been dominant this season, especially at home where they are 7-1. Over their last 10 games at home, the Catamounts have gone 9-1.

Currently, Vermont is on a six-game winning streak and has won 11 of their 13 games as the favorite. Their average scoring margin at home is +7.5, and they have won their last three games at home.As the favorite this season, Vermont has gone 5-8 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Catamounts have a record of 4-6 vs. the spread.Today's over/under line of 149.5 for Vermont's game against Albany is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (139.1). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 134 points.In their recent matchup, the Vermont offense ended with 67 points against Bryant. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41% and made 5 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Catamounts offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 25.3 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.Vermont's defense has been playing well, ranking 25th nationally, with 64.0 points allowed per game. In their previous game vs. Bryant, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 57 points vs. Vermont.

Albany Great Danes vs Vermont Catamounts Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

Betting on today's Warriors and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Butler is favored by -11.5 against Merrimack College in a non-conference matchup.<h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs -11.5This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.<h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-61 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Merrimack College Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3>Merrimack College fell 74-63 to Rutgers on Wednesday, November 20th. The Warriors, who were +19.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the 134.5 O/U line. Merrimack trailed 37-30 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 37. Despite the loss, the Warriors' performance against a strong Rutgers team was better than anticipated.Merrimack's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a strong 55% shooting on two-pointers but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 24 threes (16.7%). At the free-throw line, they were perfect, going 7 for 7. Ace Bailey and Adam Clark led the way, with Bailey scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Clark added 22 points and 6 assists. Dylan Harper chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds.Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Warriors gave up 18 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, also at a 41% clip. From beyond the arc, Merrimack's opponents hit 7 of 17 threes, shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws, or 73%. Merrimack allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.<h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

Butler picked up an 81-70 win over SMU on Friday, November 15th. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread. 

Butler led 36-33 at halftime and outscored SMU 45-37 in the 2nd half. The O/U line was set at 157.5, but the teams combined for 151 points, falling just under the total.Butler's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 for 79.2%. Chuck Harris led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three, while Kolby King was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 and finishing with 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jahmyl Telfort added 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Boopie Miller contributed 17 points and 4 assists.Butler's defense gave up 70 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They held them to 37% on two-point attempts, as the other team made 13 of 35 shots. From beyond the arc, Butler allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Butler gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Merrimack College Warriors vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Planning on watching today's Red Wings and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on BSSO. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Red Wings.<h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5This game will be played at PNC Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, March 28th.<h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Red Wings Win on the Road?</h3>On the season, the Red Wings are 36-30-7 and sit in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. Within the Atlantic Division, Detroit is in 5th place. Over their last ten games, the Red Wings have gone just 3-7.

When playing on the road this season, Detroit has gone 15-19-2. Overall, the Red Wings have lost two straight games and have gone 2-3 in their last five contests.On the road this season, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 19-16 and an average scoring margin of -.5 goals per game. So far, Detroit has 20 losses by multiple goals compared to 16 by just one goal.

As the underdog, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 32-16, including covering the puck line in three straight games. In their last ten games, Detroit's puck line record is 4-6. For the season, Detroit's games have finished with an average of 6.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Red Wings have an over/under record of 41-31-0.When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.On offense, the Red Wings are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. Coming into the game, the Red Wings have a 11-9 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 24-20.Detroit's leading scorer is Dylan Larkin. So far, he has 28 goals which is 33rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 29 assists so far.Defensively, the Hurricanes come into the season ranked 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.7 shots per game against Carolina. For the season, they are ranked 7th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.Goalie James Reimer gets the start and has made 17 starts this season. His record at this point is 9-7, and his save percentage is 0.509%.<h3>Does Carolina Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3>At home this season, the Hurricanes have been strong, going 24-9-4. Overall, they are 45-21-7 and have won three straight at home. In the Eastern Conference, Carolina is fourth and second in the Metropolitan Division.

Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3, and they are 42-17-7 when favored this year. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Carolina is 30-13, and they have gone 14-9 against divisional opponents.At home, the Hurricanes have an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game, and they have gone 15-22 against the puck line in home games this year. So far, Carolina has gone 30-43 vs. the puck line overall, including just 4-6 in their last ten games.

Carolina has 28 wins this year by more than one goal, and they have dropped four straight games vs. the puck line. In their last ten home games, the Hurricanes have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Carolina is 6.1. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Hurricanes come in with an over/under record of 30-42-1.When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.For their offensive performance, the Hurricanes come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 7th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. Carolina's offense comes into the game ranked 4th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the NHL.Carolina's leading goal scorer is Sebastian Aho. So far this season, he has 31 goals, placing him 22nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Aho has 49 assists this season.The Hurricanes defense is currently 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.7 shots per game against Carolina. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 7th with 5 shutouts.Goalie Frederik Andersen gets the start and has made 12 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-1, and his save percentage is 0.382%.

Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/24

One of the least understood aspects of sports betting is handicapping and the handicapping process. A number of people – many of whom are in the business of selling sports predictions – have tried to make handicapping sound much more difficult than it actually is. You’ve probably heard of technical or fundamental handicapping and one of my crusades over the years has been to get away from those terms and call handicapping techniques what they are: statistical handicapping, situational handicapping and trend-based handicapping.

Statistical handicapping: Obviously statistical handicapping is the method of coming up with your selections based on the stats that are available to you and you have relevant. Some will be rather mundane, such as points for or against, while others can be quite complete and creative. It’s up to the individual handicapper to determine which stats to use.

Just because two handicappers use the same technique doesn’t mean that they’re going to come up with the same plays. They could both be statistical handicappers and wind up on opposite sides of game. The key is what variables they both use in their handicapping.

Situational handicapping: Situational handicapping is a fairly broad term and different handicappers can use different criteria and both fall under the situational handicapping umbrella. It can be looking at how teams have done in past situations that are similar to one that a particular team is in today or it can also be looking at the additional aspects of playing a game, such as travel and time changes, letdown games, look-ahead games and plenty more.

Once again, different handicappers will look at different factors depending on personal preference. That doesn’t mean that one is right and the other is wrong, it’s more a matter of what each handicapper believes is important.

Trend-based handicapping: Trend-based handicapping share some traits with situational handicapping, but instead of looking at how all teams have done in a situation, trend-based handicappers are concerned with one particular team, although it can be expanded a bit to include a particular division or conference; pretty much any subset of the league.

Trend-based handicappers will be in agreement more than the other two types of handicappers since there are fewer variables to consider, such as how a particular team has done in a head-to-head match-up, as a favorite or underdog, etc. If expanded to include a particular division, a trend-based handicapper would think along the lines of AFC West home underdogs are 4-14 since the start of the 2013 season, which happens to be true.

There is no correct or incorrect of handicapping, which is why you’ll often hear the adage of it being more art than science.
Next, we’ll look more closely at each of the three techniques and how they can be used for particular sports, along with some of their strengths and weaknesses in those sports.

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Planning on watching today's 49ers and Green Wave game? Catch the action at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA, as the Green Wave hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPNU. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 148 points, and Tulane is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Charlotte.<h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Tulane Green Wave -3.5This game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.<h3>WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Green Wave.</li><li>Not only will Tulane pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Charlotte Make it Happen on the Road?</h3>The Charlotte 49ers enter this game as the underdog, and they have gone 2-5 in such games this season. They are 12-7 overall and have won six straight games. In their last game, they defeated UAB by a score of 76-70.

On the road, Charlotte is 3-6 this year, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three road games. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 3-7. This season, they have been outscored by an average of 5.3 points per game on the road.Charlotte has an overall ATS record of 11-6-1 this season. On the road, they are 3-5-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the 49ers have gone 3-4 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Charlotte has a .500 ATS mark of 5-5.Charlotte's over/under record for the season is 7-9-2 and today's line of 148 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (133.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 135 points.Charlotte finished with 76 points in their game against UAB. This total surpasses their season-average of 69 points per game. The team's scoring leader is Lu'Cye Patterson, who holds an average of 14.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Igor Milicic Jr. is averaging 12.6 points per game this season.Charlotte's defense has been playing well, ranking 26th nationally, with 64.4 points allowed per game. Charlotte's three-point defense is currently 55th in the country at 5.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.2% of their shots vs. Charlotte.<h3>Will Tulane Make it Happen at Home?</h3>Tulane has been a much better team at home this season, going 8-4 compared to 3-3 on the road. The Green Wave have also been favored in 12 of their 19 games, going 10-2 in those contests.

After losing their most recent game to UTSA by a score of 89-88, Tulane's record now stands at 12-7. They are 3-4 in American Athletic Conference games compared to 9-3 in non-conference games.At home this season, Tulane has an ATS record of 6-6 and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games. Overall, the Green Wave have an ATS mark of 8-10 for the year. When looking at their record vs. the spread as the favorite, Tulane is 6-6 this season and 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite.So far this season, the over/under record for Tulane games is 12-6. The average over/under line in their games is 158.2 and today's line of 148 is lower than that. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 162 points and their OU record during that span is 1-2.In their most recent game, the Green Wave's offense tallied 88 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 85.9 points per game. The team's top scorer is Kevin Cross, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.6, while Jaylen Forbes also maintains a PPG average of 15.3 leading up to the game.At present, the Green Wave's defense is nationally ranked 290th, allowing 79.5 points per game. Tulane will look once again to perform well on defense, holding UTSA to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.

Charlotte 49ers vs Tulane Green Wave Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

SEC Network is covering this week 13 non-conference matchup between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Arkansas Razorbacks. The game is set for 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. Arkansas is -21.5 point favorites, with the over/under line at 50.5 points. The Razorbacks are 5-5 on the season, while the Bulldogs come in at 4-6.<h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +21.5This game will be played at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.<h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Arkansas Razorbacks winning this one by a score of 24 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Arkansas Razorbacks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at +21.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3>Louisiana Tech enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Arkansas. They have just a 4.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections. The Bulldogs are 2-0 at home and 1-3 on the road this season. Louisiana Tech’s ATS record stands at 4-2, with a 3-1 mark on the road. They’ve gone 1-2 against the spread as favorites but are 3-0 ATS as underdogs. Their average scoring margin this season is +0.8 points per game. The over/under line for this week is 50.5 points. Louisiana Tech’s games have averaged 43 points, and their over/under record is 2-4, with an average line of 50.4 points.Louisiana Tech’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.9 points per game, which ranks them 80th in the nation. In our offensive power rankings, they are positioned 126th heading into week 13. Their rushing game has been particularly weak, with an average of 115.1 yards per game on the ground. Omiri Wiggins leads the team with 348 rushing yards, one touchdown, and an average of 4 yards per carry. Quarterback Evan Bullock has thrown for 1,518 yards, completing 67.3% of his passes with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. Tru Edwards has 760 receiving yards and six touchdowns this season.Louisiana Tech's defense has been solid this season, ranking 30th nationally by allowing just 21.1 points per game. They’ve given up 116.8 rushing yards per game (35th) and 187.3 passing yards per game (38th), with opposing quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 81.7 and a 58.1% completion rate.In their recent game against Western Kentucky, Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up just 7 points, allowing 215 total yards. They held Western Kentucky to 63 rushing yards on 22 attempts and 152 passing yards.<h3>Are The Arkansas Razorbacks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3>Arkansas enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, ranked 32nd in our power rankings. They have a 96.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the Southeastern. At home, they are 2-3, while their road record stands at 2-1 this season. The Razorbacks have a +5 average scoring margin and are 5-3 against the spread. They are unbeaten on the road ATS (3-0) but have a 2-3 record at home. As favorites, they are 1-1 ATS and 4-2 as underdogs. Arkansas’ over/under record is 3-5, with their games averaging 56.4 points. Their average over/under line is 56.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.Arkansas’ offense is averaging 30.7 points per game, ranking 36th in the nation, and they sit 40th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. They are 22nd in passing yards, averaging 277.9 yards per game, and convert 47.3% of their third downs, which ranks 14th nationally. The Razorbacks are 38th in passing attempts, with 32 per game, and 40th in completions, averaging 20.3 per game. Their completion rate is 63.4%, and their rushing game is producing 181.7 yards per game. Quarterback Taylen Green has thrown for 2,362 yards, with a passer rating of 88. He has 11 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Leading the ground attack, Ja'Quinden Jackson has rushed for 648 yards and scored 11 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Andrew Armstrong leads the receiving corps with 931 yards on 61 catches, though he has only one touchdown this season.Arkansas' defense allowed 20 points in their recent 20-10 loss to Texas, giving up 318 total yards. They held Texas to 142 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 176 passing yards, though they allowed two passing touchdowns. On average, Arkansas' defense has allowed 25.7 points per game this season. They rank 45th nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up 123.8 yards per game, but they’ve struggled against the pass, allowing 257.2 yards per game, ranking 144th in the country.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Betting on today's Oilers and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Kraken. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.<h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.<h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Oilers Chances in Seattle</h3>On the season, the Oilers are 35-20-2, which puts them in 3rd place in the Pacific Division and 6th in the Western Conference. They have won two straight games and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games. On the road, Edmonton has gone 16-12-0 this season.

When favored, the Oilers are 31-15-2 this season and have won two straight games as the favorite. Against teams in the Western Conference, Edmonton has gone 22-13 this season. In their last three games, the Oilers have gone 2-1.On the season, the Oilers have a puck line record of 28-29, and they have gone 25-23 vs. the puck line as the favorite. So far, Edmonton has 25 wins by multiple goals compared to just 10 by one goal.

As the favorite, the Oilers' average scoring margin is +.9 goals per game in 48 games, and they have gone 24-24 vs. the puck line in those contests. In their last ten games, the team's puck line record is 4-6. For the season, Edmonton's games have finished with an average of 6.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.6. Overall, the Oilers have an over/under record of 25-29-3.Edmonton has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.In terms of their offensive performance, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 8th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 8th in the league. This season, the Oilers are 22-13 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-6 record.Edmonton's leading scorer is Zach Hyman. So far, he has 40 goals which is 3rd in the NHL. Hyman also comes into the game with 19 assists.Seattle defense takes on the Oilers ranked 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 17th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 42 starts this season. His record at this point is 27-13, and his save percentage is 0.925%.<h3>Will the Kraken Win at Home?</h3>At home this season, the Kraken have gone 14-10-5, including a two-game winning streak. In the Pacific Division, Seattle is currently in 6th place with a record of 7-9. In the Western Conference, the Kraken are in 11th place, and they have gone 11-19 against other teams in the conference. Over their last ten games, Seattle has gone 5-5.

Overall, the Kraken have a record of 26-22-11, and they have been the underdog in 38 of their 59 games. Against other underdogs, Seattle has gone 14-17-7 this season. In their last three games, the Kraken have gone 2-1, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games.As the underdog, the Kraken have a puck line record of 24-14 this season, including going 6-4 vs. the puck line in their last 10 home games. Overall, Seattle has a puck line mark of 33-26.

So far, the Kraken have 15 wins by multiple goals compared to 11 wins by one goal. In their last 10 games at home, Seattle has gone 6-4 vs. the puck line. This season, Seattle's games have an average of 5.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Kraken come in with an over/under performance of 25-30-4.When looking at their past three road matchups, Edmonton has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.On offense, the Kraken are averaging 2.7 goals per game which is 28th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 25th in the league. In terms of the Kraken's offense during power plays, they are 21st in power play goals and 30th in shorthanded goals.Seattle's leading goal scorer is Jared McCann. So far this season, he has 25 goals, placing him 29th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, McCann has 21 assists this season.Seattle defense takes on the Oilers ranked 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 17th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.Entering the game, goalie Joey Daccord has started 36 games this season. His current record stands at 16-12, and his save percentage is 0.916%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Rangers? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored to win at home against the Oilers.<h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 22nd.<h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Rangers should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>The Rangers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Win on the Road?</h3>This season, the Oilers have a mark of 14-15-1. When going on the road, Edmonton has a record of 5-9-0 record, while they are 9-6-1 at their home arena. Their current record places them 6th in the Western Pacific division and 13th in the Western conference.When it came to the puck line, Edmonton heads in with a 11-19 record. On the road, their mark is 5-9 and their overall home performance is 6-10 vs. the puck line. For the season, Edmonton's games have finished with an average of 6.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.7. Overall, the Oilers have an over/under record of 15-12-3.Edmonton has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 13th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 8th in the league. In terms of the Oilers' offense during power plays, they are 8th in power play goals and 11th in shorthanded goals.Edmonton's current leading scorer is Zach Hyman. This season, he has 18 goals, which puts him 8th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hyman has 12 assists this season.The Rangers defense is currently 26th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against New York. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 14th with 2 shutouts.Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 21 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-9, and his save percentage is 0.7857142857142857%.<h3>Can New York Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3>This season, the Rangers have a mark of 22-7-1. When going on the road, New York has a record of 12-4-1 record, while they are 10-3-0 at their home arena. They are currently positioned 1st in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 1st in the Eastern conference.When it came to the puck line, New York have posted a 15-15 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 10-7, while they are 5-8 at home. For the season, New York's games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.1. Overall, the Rangers have an over/under record of 13-15-2.Across their last three home contests, New York has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.In terms of their offensive performance, the Rangers are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 16th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. This season, the Rangers have a 16-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 6-3 record.New York's leading scorer is Artemi Panarin. So far, he has 17 goals which is 9th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 26 assists this season.New York defense takes on the Oilers ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against New York. They alsso are 14th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.Goalie Igor Shesterkin comes into the game having made 19 starts this season. So far, his record is 12-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.8163265306122449%.

Edmonton Oilers vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/23

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