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<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-148) will host the Kings (+125) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. Sacramento has lost five straight games and is currently 12th in the Western Conference, while Los Angeles is fifth in the West and has a record of 17-13.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 223.5 points, and the Lakers are favored by three. NBCS will televise the contest, which will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +3</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-127 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kings Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-18 on the season after a 114-113 home loss to the Pistons on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 227, exactly matching the pre-game over/under line.</p> <p>After an 11-0 run in the 2nd quarter, the Kings appeared in control, leading 91-77 going into the 4th. However, they were outscored 37-22 in the final period, allowing Detroit to complete the comeback.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points in their 114-113 loss to the Pistons, scoring 14 in the 3rd quarter and 11 more in the 4th. Fox hit 44% from the field and made 2 threes at 28.6%.</p> <p>Trey Lyles added 20 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% and shooting 62.5% overall. The Kings made 14 threes at 35.9% as a team, with a 47.6% field goal percentage.</p><p>The Kings had a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 1st and 4th, giving up 34 and 37 points, respectively, in their 114-113 loss to the Pistons. Overall, they allowed Detroit to shoot 41% from the field.</p> <p>Sacramento gave up 17 threes on 38% shooting and sent the Pistons to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Kings finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 17-13 this season with a 115-113 win over the Warriors on Wednesday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 228, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 220.</p> <p>After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers edged ahead by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leading 84-76 going into the 4th. Despite a late push by the Warriors, who outscored the Lakers 37-31 in the final quarter, Los Angeles held on for the win.</p><p>LeBron James led the Lakers to a 115-113 win over the Warriors, posting 31 points and 10 assists while shooting 54.5% from the field. Austin Reaves added a triple-double with 26 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip.</p> <p>Rui Hachimura knocked down 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep and finishing with 18 points. The Lakers hit 15 threes as a team, shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc and 45.1% overall. Reaves scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Max Christie and Hachimura each added 6 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Lakers were solid in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 23 and 24 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 4th, allowing 37 points. Overall, they gave up 113 points on 46% shooting from the field to the Warriors.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed 18 made threes on 40% shooting. They sent the Warriors to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Lakers recorded 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Casey Mize and the Tigers (74-71) will look to make it four wins in a row when they face off against the Rockies (54-91). The game is being played at Comerica Park in Detroit, and the Tigers are heavily favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -183 compared to the Rockies at +154. The over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this interleague matchup is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the forecasted temperature in Detroit is 86 degrees with scattered clouds. Wednesday's Rockies vs. Tigers game can be seen on MLB Network.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Tigers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Detroit cruised to an easy 11-0 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Tigers had a huge 2nd inning, scoring four of their eleven runs. As for the Rockies, they had their best chance to score in the 6th, but could only muster three hits.</p>

<p>Keider Montero pitched a gem for the Tigers in this one, going nine innings and striking out five without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Bradley Blalock had a rough outing for the Rockies, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Parker Meadows was the only player in the game to homer, as he went 2/3 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Riley Greene also had a two-hit game for Detroit, driving in three runs.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>Colorado is on the road today, facing the Tigers with an overall record of 54-91, which puts them 5th in the NL West. So far, they have gone just 15-28 in divisional games and trail the Dodgers by 32 games in the NL West. The Rockies are looking to bounce back after dropping the first game of this series vs. the Tigers.</p>

<p>At home, the Rockies are 32-37 this year, but they have really struggled on the road, going 22-54. As the underdog, Colorado has gone 52-89 this year and are just 2-2 as the favorite. This season, the Rockies' overall series record is 11-31-4, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When the Rockies win, they do so by an average of 2.8 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 4.1 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 71-74, and they are 35-41 against the run line on the road. They are 1-3 against the run line as the favorite and 70-71 as the underdog.</p><p>Colorado's games have averaged 9.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 70-72. The average over/under line in their games is 9 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 8-10-1. 71.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs.</p><p>Colorado is sending right-hander Tanner Gordon to the mound today vs. the Tigers. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 0-5 with a 7.55 ERA. Gordon's WHIP for the season is 1.58, and opponents are batting .331 off him this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work vs. the Nationals. Gordon has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings. Per nine innings, he is averaging 1.74 walks compared to 7.26 strikeouts.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 11th in the league, and have the 12th best slugging percentage in the league. The Rockies have been one of the worst teams in terms of strikeouts this season and have the 24th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Michael Toglia has a team-high 23 home runs this season but is batting just .219. He has also struggled of late, going 8/36 in his last 10 games. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are both batting over .265 for the season and have 22 homers apiece. Tovar is 2nd on the team with 64 RBIs, while Doyle is the team leader in RBIs.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit is hosting the Rockies today with an overall record of 74-71, putting them 4th in the AL Central. So far, they have gone 24-22 in divisional games and are nine games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Tigers have won three straight games, and they are 2-0 so far in this series vs. the Rockies.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers are 36-34 this year, and they are three games above .500 at 38-37 on the road. Detroit has been favored in 57 of their games, and they have gone 34-23 in those games. As for playing as the underdog, the Tigers are 40-48 this season. Detroit's overall series record is 21-20-5.</p><p>When the Detroit Tigers are at home, they are 30-40 vs. the run line this season, but they have covered in two straight games. Their overall run line record is 76-69, and they are 46-29 vs. the run line on the road. The Tigers are 56-32 vs. the run line as an underdog this season, and their average run differential in winning games is 3.7 runs.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are at home today against the Colorado Rockies, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Tigers have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 73-68. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 16-18-2. So far this season, 53 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, accounting for 36.6% of their games.</p><p>Casey Mize will be looking to pitch better at home today, as he comes into the game with a record of 0-3 and an ERA of 3.85 at home. Overall, he is 2-6 with a 4.30 ERA. Mize has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .277 this season. Looking back at his last outing, Mize finished with a no-decision against the Padres. In that start, he gave up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Mize has made six quality starts this year and is averaging 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Riley Greene has been the Tigers' most dangerous hitter this season, leading the team with 20 home runs and 64 RBIs, while also batting a solid .263. Greene has been even better of late, going 11/34 in his last nine games. Colt Keith is also swinging a hot bat, as he is on a seven-game hitting streak and is batting .262 for the season. Matt Vierling is also on a good run, as he has gone deep twice in his last nine games and is batting .261 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. Their team batting average of .234 is also 17th in the league. Overall, they are the 20th ranked home run hitting team in the league and have a collective on-base percentage of just .299.</p>

Colorado Rockies vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/11/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-181) will host the Warriors (+153) in a divisional matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.5.</p>

<p>Golden State is 15-14 and has lost two straight games. They are 10th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. The Clippers are 17-13 and are 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Jonathan Kuminga finishing with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 15-14 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Golden State, who were -4 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.</p> <p>After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Warriors trailing 84-76 going into the 4th. Golden State made a push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Stephen Curry hit 8 threes at a 53.3% clip, finishing with 38 points and 6 assists in the Warriors' loss to the Lakers. He scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, and the team made 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep.</p> <p>Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 12 rebounds, with 10 points in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 8 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors gave up 115 points to the Lakers on Wednesday, with their toughest defensive stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 32 points. Golden State also struggled in the 4th, giving up 31 points, which contributed to their narrow loss.</p> <p>Defensively, the Warriors held the Lakers to 45% shooting from the field, including 35% from beyond the arc, where Los Angeles hit 15 threes. The Lakers also went 18/18 from the free-throw line. Golden State recorded 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 17-13 this season after a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment for the Clippers was an 11-0 run that stretched their lead from 66-61 to 77-61. They outscored the Grizzlies 40-32 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, winning that period 23-20.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. James Harden added 21 points and 9 assists, while Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 33.3% shooting, and finished with a 43.8% overall field goal percentage. Powell scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Derrick Jones added 9 of his 13 points in the same period.</p><p>Despite allowing 110 points, the Clippers' defense came up big in the 4th quarter, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they held the Grizzlies to 38% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies also went to the line 26 times, making 18 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

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<p>The Tigers and Gaels are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gaels will host the game at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -21.5 vs. Pacific in a West Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>PACIFIC TIGERS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pacific Tigers +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Pacific at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pacific Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific fell to 3-9 on the season after a 95-72 home loss to Idaho on Saturday, December 21st. The Tigers were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 47-31 at halftime, Pacific scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48 points to Idaho, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>Kolton Mitchell's 32 points and 6 assists on 70.6% shooting, including 6 of 10 from three, led Pacific's offense in their last game. Kristian Gonzalez added 20 points, shooting 63.6% overall and hitting 3 of 7 from deep. The Tigers hit 11 threes as a team, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Pacific finished with an effective field goal percentage of 50%, shooting 42.2% overall. They dished out 17 assists, with Mitchell and Lamar Washington each contributing 6. At the free-throw line, the Tigers connected on 7 of 9 attempts, good for 77.8%.</p><p>Pacific's defense struggled, giving up 95 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field. They conceded 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pacific allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37%. They also sent them to the line 9 times, where they hit 7 free throws, a 77% clip.</p><h3>Will Saint Mary's Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's fell to 9-3 on the season after a 75-68 home loss to Utah State on Sunday. The Gaels, who were -5.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>After trailing 39-27 at halftime, Saint Mary's put up 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, but they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 52.6% of their attempts.</p> <p>Mitchell Saxen and Mason Falslev each scored 18 points, with Falslev shooting 72.7% from the floor. Saxen added 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Augustas Marciulionis contributed 8 assists despite shooting just 30.8% overall and 25% from three.</p><p>Saint Mary's Gaels gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. The Gaels allowed 14 two-point field goals on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Gaels' defense allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Saint Mary's gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>At 9:30 ET, the 76ers (-266) will take on the Jazz (+220) in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia is currently favored by 7 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 222.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The 76ers are 11th in the Eastern Conference with an 11-17 record, while the Jazz are 14th in the Western Conference at 7-22. Utah has lost two straight games.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +7</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-137 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the 76ers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The 76ers improved to 11-17 on the season with a 118-114 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, not only got the win but also covered the spread. The total score of 232 points went over the pre-game line of 222.</p> <p>Philadelphia started strong, leading 30-25 after the 1st quarter and 66-58 at halftime. However, Boston outscored them 24-16 in the 3rd quarter, tying the game at 82-82 heading into the 4th. The 76ers then went on a decisive 12-0 run, taking the lead from 85-84 to 96-85, and held on for the win.</p><p>Tyrese Maxey's 33 points and 12 assists led the 76ers to a 118-114 win over the Celtics, with 13 of his points coming in the 4th quarter. Caleb Martin also came up big late, scoring 12 of his 23 points in the final period, hitting 7 threes at a 77.8% clip.</p> <p>As a team, the 76ers connected on 17 threes, shooting 42.5% from beyond the arc and 46.6% overall. Joel Embiid added 27 points, making 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p><p>Defensively, the 76ers had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 25 and 24 points, respectively, but they allowed 33 points in the 2nd and 32 in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 114 points on 45% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Philadelphia struggled to defend the three, as the Celtics hit 20 threes at a 40% clip. However, the 76ers limited Boston's trips to the line, where they went 8/13. The 76ers recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Utah Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah’s season record dropped to 7-22 after a 122-120 loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Jazz, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the narrow loss. The game’s total points of 242 exceeded the pre-game line of 227 by 15 points.</p> <p>Utah went on a 16-0 run to take control, moving the score from 57-55 to 71-57. They led 88-81 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 41-32 in the final period, leading to the loss.</p><p>The Jazz connected on 21 threes at a 50% clip in their loss to the Trail Blazers, finishing with a 47.7% overall shooting percentage. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 25 points, including 12 in the opening quarter and 8 in the final period.</p> <p>Svi Mykhailiuk hit 6 threes, shooting 50% from deep, and added 9 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Johnny Juzang also contributed 12 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Jazz had a solid start but struggled in the 4th quarter, giving up 41 points in their 122-120 loss to the Trail Blazers. Overall, they allowed Portland to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>Utah also gave up 15 three-pointers on 39% shooting. The Trail Blazers went to the free-throw line 22 times, making 17. The Jazz finished with 35 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 5 blocks.</p>

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hatters and Owls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Owls at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Atlantic Sun conference game currently have the Owls as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 160.5 points.</p><h3>STETSON HATTERS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Stetson Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Stetson enters this game with a 10-6 record, including a 2-0 mark in Atlantic Sun play. The Hatters have won their last three games, and they are 4-4 this season as the underdog.</p>

<p>Stetson's record on the road is just 2-6, and they have been outscored by an average of 11.8 points per game away from home. The Hatters have gone 3-7 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>As the underdog, Stetson has been very good vs. the spread this season, going 6-2. Their overall ATS record is 8-5, and they have gone 2-1 in their last 3 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Stetson's over/under record for the season sits at 5-7-1, and the average scoring total in their games this year is 145 points. Today's over/under line of 160.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (143.7). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points, and their OU record during this span is 1-2.</p><p>The Stetson offense is coming off a game in which they scored 71 points vs. Jacksonville. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.3% while connecting on 11 threes. Jalen Blackmon is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 22.1 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Stephan D.Swenson brings a PPG average of 12 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Hatters' defense is nationally ranked 119th, allowing 69.4 points per game. Stetson's three-point defense is currently 82nd in the country at 6.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.5% of their shots vs. Stetson.</p><h3>Will the Owls Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Through 15 games this season, Kennesaw State has been perfect at home, going 5-0. They have also been dominant at home, outscoring opponents by an average of 13.6 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Kennesaw State has been favored in seven of their 15 games, and they have yet to lose as the favorite, going 7-0.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Kennesaw State has been solid vs. the spread with a 5-1-1 record. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Owls are 7-2-1 ATS. At home, Kennesaw State has an ATS mark of 3-1-1 this year and is 5-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Kennesaw State games is 9-4. Today's over/under line of 160.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (158.6). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 164 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Kennesaw State offense put up 80 points against Queens (NC). They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.5% and made 8 threes. Simeon Cottle is leading the team in scoring at 16.9 points per contest. Terrell Burden has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.9 going into the game.</p><p>Looking at the Kennesaw State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 77.9 points per game (266th). In their previous game vs. Queens (NC), the Royals finished with a field goal percentage of 43% and a total of 77 points vs. Kennesaw State.</p>

Stetson Hatters vs Kennesaw State Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Phoenix and Tribe. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Tribe at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Coastal Athletic Association conference game currently have the Tribe as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152 points.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: William & Mary Tribe -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Tribe.</li><li>Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Elon Stun the Crowd at Kaplan Arena?</h3><p>After playing 13 games, Elon currently has a 7-6 overall record. So far this season, all of the Phoenix's games have been on the road. Elon's ATS record is currently sitting below .500, standing at 5-6. In away games, the Phoenix have gone 4-4 vs. the spread, while at home they are 1-2 ATS.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Elon has an over/under record of 8-2-1, with their games averaging 153.5 points per game on average. The Phoenix have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 148 points per game.</p><p>Elon's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 82 points vs. Valparaiso. Overall, they hit 52.7% of their shots from the field and went 17/22 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Max Mackinnon, who is averaging 11.8 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, TK Simpkins also maintains a PPG average of 12.3 heading into game.</p><p>Coming into the game, Elon will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.8 points per game (243rd). Elon's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Valparaiso offense to knock down 52% of their shots on their way to putting up 78 points.</p><h3>Can the Tribe Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 14th game of the season, William & Mary currently holds a 5-8 overall record. In their six games on the road, William & Mary has yet to secure a win, while at home they have gone 3-2. In terms of their ATS performance, William & Mary has a sub-.500 record at 4-7. When playing on the road, the Tribe are 1-5 vs. the spread, while they are 3-2 ATS at home.</p><p>In 13 games, William & Mary comes in with an over/under mark of 8-3-0, with their games averaging 154.2 points per game. Over the course of the last five games, the Tribe's games have averaged 148 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the William & Mary offense concluded with only 65 points against Navy. Throughout the game, they made 6/24 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 39.7%. Gabe Dorsey is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.8. Meanwhile, Trey Moss also brings a PPG average of 13.6 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Tribe's defense is ranked 200th in the country at 74.0 points per contest. In today's game, the William & Mary defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 77 points.</p>

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