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<p>Week 9 of the 2021 CFB season brings a ton of interesting markets Saturday, October 23, so we’re taking a closer look at the Big 12 Conference battle at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater to get you the best Kansas vs. Oklahoma State betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Jayhawks are 0-4 in the conference play and sit bottom of the standings. They are massive 30.5-point road underdogs on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the totals sit at 54.5 points. The Jayhawks are winless in 11 straight meetings with the Cowboys, who have won three of their first four games in the conference play.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Kansas scared the Sooners in Week 8</h2>



<p>The Kansas Jayhawks (1-6; 1-5-1 ATS) are on a six-game losing streak following a 35-23 home loss to the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners last Saturday. During their awful run, the Jayhawks have had some bright moments, and they battled bravely against the No. 3 team in the country.</p>



<p>Kansas outgained Oklahoma in total yards (412-398) and had the ball in possession for 35 and a half minutes. The Jayhawks kept the Sooners off the scoreboard in the first half, but it wasn’t enough for an upset. Freshman RB Devin Neal led the way for Kansas with 23 carries for 100 yards and a couple of touchdowns, while junior QB Jason Bean tossed for 246 yards and a TD.</p>



<p>At least, the Jayhawks kept their opponents below a 40-point mark for the first time since the opening week and a 17-14 win to South Dakota. Kansas is tallying only 17.6 points per game (123<sup>rd</sup> in the country) on 337.9 total yards (107<sup>th</sup>) while yielding 42.1 points in a return (127<sup>th</sup>) on 472.4 total yards (123<sup>rd</sup>).</p>



<h2>Oklahoma State looks to get back to the winning ways </h2>



<p>The No. 15 Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-1; 5-2 ATS) entered Week 8 undefeated, looking to upset the odds as 7-point road dogs at Iowa State. They covered the spread but suffered a painful 24-21 loss, as the Cowboys had a 14-7 lead at halftime and a 21-17 lead with 8:36 left on the clock in the fourth quarter.</p>



<p>Junior signal-caller Spencer Sanders tossed for 225 yards and three touchdowns. The Cowboys held the Cyclones to a paltry 67 rushing yards on 33 totes, but they allowed Brock Purdy to complete 27 of his 33 pass attempts for 307 yards and a couple of scores.</p>



<p>Before a tough loss to the Cyclones, Oklahoma State had won three straight games over the top-25 teams by an average margin of 9.7 points. The Cowboys allow only 20.1 points per game (31<sup>st</sup> in the nation) on 316.7 total yards (19<sup>th</sup>).</p>



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



<p><strong>Kansas:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games overall</li><li>1-8-1 ATS in the last ten games on the road&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Oklahoma State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games against Wyoming</li><li>4-1-1 ATS in the last six home games played on Saturday</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-kansas-vs-oklahoma-state-pick">Kansas vs. Oklahoma State Pick</h2>



<p>The Cowboys are one of the best defensive teams in the country. Also, they are killing it against the spread, covering in five straight outings and five of their previous seven showings as favorites of 30 or more points.</p>



<p>This is a tough spot for the Jayhawks, who blew their chance against the Sooners. Kansas surrendered 35 second-half points last Saturday, and the Jayhawks will have a tall task to put 20-plus points on the scoreboard against this Oklahoma State team.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Oklahoma State -30.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The Cowboys’ offense is not exactly a high-octane one, but Mike Gundy’s boys still convert 40.7 percent of their 3<sup>rd</sup> downs while tallying 25.7 points per game. Keep in mind their scary schedule, as the Cowboys have defeated some tough defensive teams, including Baylor and Kansas State.</p>



<p>The Cowboys shouldn’t have any problems moving the ball against Kansas. The Jayhawks will probably have to lean on their passing offense for all 60 minutes, and I can only hope they will score some points in garbage time. Last year, Oklahoma State trounced Kansas 41-7 as a 21.5-point road fave, and the over is 5-1 in their last six meetings overall.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 54.5 points at -110</strong></p>

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<p>The Jaspers and Terrapins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on B1G+. The Terrapins will host the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134 points, with Maryland being favored by -26 over Manhattan.</p><h3>MANHATTAN JASPERS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +26</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Even though we have Maryland winning straight-up, we like Manhattan at +26.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jaspers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Manhattan Jaspers Records</h3> 
<p>Manhattan finished last season with a 6-23 overall record, going 4-17 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At home, they were 2-10, with an average scoring margin of -8.0 points per game. On the road, they went 4-13, losing by an average of 12.1 points per game.</p> 
<p>Against the spread, the Jaspers were 11-18, including a 9-8 mark in road games. They were 0-4 ATS when favored and 11-14 as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 140.4 points, and their games averaged 141.9 points per game, resulting in a 15-14 O/U record.</p><h3>Manhattan Jaspers Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Last season, Manhattan averaged 66.2 points per game, ranking 137th in possessions per game with 66.9. They struggled with shooting, finishing 351st in field goal percentage at 41% and 350th in effective field goal percentage at 47%. The Jaspers made 7.3 three-pointers per game on 23.1 attempts, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, placing 333rd in three-point percentage.</p>

<p>Manhattan returns two key guards: Shaquil Bender and Jaden Winston. Bender averaged 13.8 points per game last season, while Winston contributed 9.3 points and 5 assists per game. Both will be crucial for the Jaspers' offensive improvement this season.</p><p>Last season, the Jaspers struggled defensively, allowing 75.8 points per game, which ranked 268th in the nation. Opponents shot 37.7% from beyond the arc against them, placing Manhattan 453rd in 3-point defense. However, they were more disciplined in other areas, allowing just 15.9 free throws per game, ranking 65th nationally.</p> <p>Manhattan averaged 7.5 steals per game, ranking 78th, but were less effective in blocking shots, averaging 2.9 per game, which was 262nd in the country.</p><h3>Do the Terrapins Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Maryland Terrapins Records</h3> 

<p>Maryland finished last season with a 16-17 overall record, including an 8-14 mark in Big Ten play. At home, they posted a 12-7 record, with an average scoring margin of +8.9 points per game. On the road, they went 4-10, losing by an average of 4.6 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Terrapins were 13-20, and they had a 12-7 record when favored. They were favored in 19 games, going 7-12 ATS. As underdogs, they were 4-10 straight-up and 6-8 ATS. Their average over/under line was 135.6 points, and they had a 12-21 O/U record, with their games averaging 134.9 points per contest.</p><h3>Maryland Terrapins Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>Maryland averaged 69 points per game last season, ranking 60th in possessions per game with 64.9. Their shooting percentages were a concern, as they finished 361st in field goal percentage (41%) and 373rd in effective field goal percentage (46%). They made 6.1 three-pointers per game, shooting 28% from beyond the arc, which ranked 385th.</p> 

<p>The Terrapins were 33rd in free throws made per game, averaging 16.5. They attempted 21.1 threes per game, placing 215th in attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 48% on two-pointers, ranking 307th.</p> 

<h3>Maryland Terrapins Top Returning Offensive Players</h3> 

<p>Selton Miguel returns after averaging 14.9 points, 2.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 31 games last season. Julian Reese also returns, having averaged 13.7 points and 9.5 rebounds in 32 games.</p><p>Maryland was one of the better defensive teams in the nation last season, allowing just 65.9 points per game, which ranked 28th in the country. However, they were more vulnerable from beyond the arc, where opponents shot 31.7% against them, ranking 173rd nationally.</p> <p>The Terrapins averaged 6.6 steals per game, ranking 170th in the nation, and allowed 18.5 free throws per game, placing them 178th. They were also strong in blocking shots, averaging 4.5 per game, which ranked 46th nationally.</p>

Manhattan Jaspers vs Maryland Terrapins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Peacocks and Broncs game? Catch the action at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, as the Broncs hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 129.5 points, and Rider is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Saint Peter's.</p><h3>SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Boardwalk Hall at 9:00 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Broncs.</li><li>Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Saint Peter's as Away Dogs</h3><p>The Saint Peter's Peacocks are 16-13 this season, including a 12-8 record in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. They have gone 8-8 on the road, and their average scoring margin is -0.6 points per game away from home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Peacocks are 5-9 this season, and they are coming off an 89-74 loss to Quinnipiac. Over their last 10 games on the road, they are 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five road games.</p><p>As the underdog, Saint Peter's has gone 8-6 vs. the spread this season and 17-11 overall. On the road, their ATS mark is 10-6 and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 129.5 for the Saint Peter's vs Rider game is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this season (130.7). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. However, over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points and their over/under record in their last five games is 4-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Saint Peter's offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against Quinnipiac. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.3%, and they made 5 threes. In terms of offense, the Peacocks have a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, putting them 390th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 244th in percentage and 319th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Peacocks' defense is positioned 17th in the country, permitting 64.1 points per game. Saint Peter's' three-point defense is currently 33rd in the country at 5.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.8% of their shots vs. Saint Peter's.</p><h3>Can the Broncs Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>As the Rider Broncs get set to take on the Saint Peter's Peacocks, they will be looking to extend their current win streak to eight games. So far this season, the Broncs have gone 15-16 overall, including a 12-8 mark in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>At home, Rider has been much better than on the road, going 8-4 compared to 6-12. Their average scoring margin at home is +5.5, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games played in their own building. For the season, the Broncs have been favored 13 times, going 9-4 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite, Rider has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 9-4. At home, their ATS mark is 8-4. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncs have gone 8-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>For the season, the over/under record in Rider games is 18-12 and today's line of 129.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games of 142.8. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 with an average scoring total of 124 points.</p><p>The Rider offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 61 points versus Saint Peter's. During the game, they attempted 17 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 35.4%. Mervin James was the leading scorer for the Broncs, putting up 12 points. In addition, Anthony McCall contributed 11 points.</p><p>On the defensive side, Rider is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Saint Peter's, the Peacocks finished with a field goal percentage of 35% and a total of 56 points vs. Rider.</p>

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Rider Broncs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

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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.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
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.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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.

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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.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
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.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

<p>Looking to win big? The Texans and Mustangs face off at 8:30 ET on ACC. The Mustangs are hosting the game at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and SMU is favored by -14.5 against Tarleton State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-58 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Tarleton State Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Tarleton State Texans Records</h3> 

<p>Tarleton State finished last season with a 20-9 overall record, including a 16-5 mark in WAC play. At home, they went 10-4, with an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game. On the road, they were 10-5, but their average scoring margin was -2.6 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Texans were 18-11, and they had a 10-5 ATS record in road games. As the favorite, they went 12-4 straight-up and 9-7 ATS. As the underdog, they were 8-5 straight-up and 9-4 ATS. Their games averaged 142.3 points, and their over/under record was 18-11, with an average line of 138.7 points.</p><p>Tarleton State averaged 73.5 points per game last season, but they played at a slow pace, ranking 355th with 62.1 possessions per game. They were 155th in field goal percentage at 45%, and their effective field goal percentage was 50%, placing them 250th. The Texans struggled from beyond the arc, making 5.6 threes per game on 32% shooting, ranking 333rd and 315th, respectively.</p> <p>Freddy Hicks is Tarleton State's top returning player, having averaged 11.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game last season. Dantwan Grimes also returns after averaging 4.7 points in 12 games last year.</p><p>Tarleton State allowed 68.7 points per game last season, ranking 80th in the nation. They held opponents to 30.2% shooting from beyond the arc, which was 105th in the country. The Texans gave up 18.1 free throws per game, ranking 161st.</p> <p>Tarleton State was 19th in the nation in steals, averaging 8.9 per game. They also averaged 3.6 blocked shots per game, ranking 143rd.</p><h3>Does SMU Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Records</h3> 

<p>SMU finished last season with a 19-12 overall record, going 11-8 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. At home, they posted a 13-4 record, winning by an average margin of 12.0 points per game. On the road, they went 6-8, with a +3.6 average scoring margin.</p> 

<p>The Mustangs were 14-16 against the spread, and they went 11-11 ATS as the favorite. As the underdog, they were 1-7 straight-up and 3-5 ATS. Their games averaged 144.1 points, and they had a 13-18 over/under record, with an average O/U line of 144.8 points.</p><p>SMU averaged 76.3 points per game last season, ranking 31st in possessions per game with 66.1. They shot 44% from the field, placing 201st, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 222nd. The Mustangs made 7.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, which was 225th nationally.</p> 

<p>Kevin Miller, who averaged 15.2 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds last season, returns for SMU. Yohan Traore also returns after averaging 14.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game last year.</p><p>SMU allowed 67.8 points per game last season, ranking 65th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.2% from three-point range against them, placing SMU 155th in that category. They also gave up 19 free throws per game, ranking 202nd nationally.</p> <p>SMU was one of the top teams in the country in blocked shots, averaging 4.9 per game, which ranked 25th. They also averaged 8.5 steals per game, ranking 33rd in the nation.</p>

Tarleton State Texans vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

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The Houston Cougars have rewarded their coach, the much-maligned Kelvin Sampson, with their first trip to the Final Four since 1984. They don't have anything like Phi Slamma Jamma going on right now (if you don't understand that, ask your parents), but they might have the right stuff to take down the Baylor Bears in a Lone Star showdown with a berth in the national title game at stake.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>NCAA Tournament - Final Four @ Indianapolis</strong></span>
<strong>HOUSTON COUGARS vs. BAYLOR BEARS, 5:15 PM ET (CBS)</strong>

<strong>Final Four Betting Odds: Baylor -5 / Total 134.5</strong>

Here we have a game between two teams that don't necessarily put a lot of size in their respective starting lineups, but are among the top offensive rebounding squads in the nation. That means they are athletic, hustle and are well-coached.

Baylor is #1 in the nation in three-point accuracy at 41.1%. But they've been a little choppy in the tournament, as they've hit a little less than 36%. Perhaps they're a bit susceptible to a team that can really get out to the perimeter and defend. Houston is that team; the Cougars have allowed only 29.2% from beyond the arc this season.

What Houston has to be mindful of is to defend without fouling. Their opponents have scored 24% of their points from the free throw line. We say that because the Bears can sometimes be an iffy proposition at the charity stripe (barely 70%).

What we're wondering about is whether this may come down to who is able to defend their own glass better. Statistically, we know that Houston has been able to pull down a higher percentage of their opponents' misses.

As we mentioned at the beginning, these teams don't put a particularly big starting lineup out there. But they can both bring size off the bench. Baylor has a lot of energy with 6-9 Matthew Mayer (8.2 ppg in 15.5 minutes per game) and 6-8 Jonathan Tchatchoua. Houston can summon a trio of 6-8 people - Fabian White, Reggie Chaney and shot-blocker Brison Grisham.

Baylor, like Houston, has been stingy against three-point shooting teams, allowing just 26.8% from the arc in the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars are the team more reliant on triples, so that's a matchup challenge.

Houston does indeed have a hot hand in Quentin Grimes, the All-American (and Kansas transfer) who has nailed just a shade under 50% of his three-point attempts over his last dozen games.

Part of Baylor's defensive game is to force turnovers. They have been able to do that against opponents who generally take care of the ball pretty well - Wisconsin (14), Villanova (16) and Arkansas (15). We can expect that Houston will cough it up a little, although in their defense we must say that the Cougars have committed just 37 miscues in four games in Indianapolis.

If we had seen Baylor shoot more consistently from downtown in this tourney, the Bears would have looked practically unbeatable (with Gonzaga the exception of course). But Houston has a chance to keep them off-balance, enough for us to recommend taking the points.

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Final Four Betting Picks -- Houston's mission vs. Baylor: Hold onto the ball