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<p>The Lions and Beacons are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Beacons will host the game at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Valparaiso as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>LINDENWOOD LIONS VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-63 in favor of the Beacons.</li><li>Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lindenwood Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lions picked up a 75-74 win over the Skyhawks on Sunday, November 17th. Lindenwood was a +2 underdog going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-35 at halftime, the Lions outscored Stonehill 40-38 in the 2nd half to secure the win. The total points for the game hit 149, going over the O/U line of 136.</p><p>Anias Futrell led the way for Lindenwood with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 43.8% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Josh Morgan added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, despite shooting just 28.6% overall.</p> <p>Ethan Meuser was a standout, making 4 of 5 shots, including 4 of 5 from three-point range, and finishing with 13 points and 4 assists. Lindenwood shot 40.7% from the field, including 32% from three-point range, and connected on 79.2% of their free throws, with 15 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite shooting 40% from the field, Lindenwood managed to put up 74 points in their last game. They hit 16 of their 34 two-point attempts, good for 47% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lions shot 32%, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts. They also got to the free-throw line 24 times, making 19 of those for 79%. On the boards, they gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Valparaiso Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Valparaiso fell to Cleveland State 75-67 on Tuesday, November 12th, in a home game where they were -3.5 favorites. The Beacons not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 31-28 at halftime, Valparaiso allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points (142) came in under the O/U line of 149.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 19 three-point attempts for a 21.1% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.8% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. Their two-point shooting was more effective, as they connected on 52.8% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beacons were solid, making 19 of 24 attempts for a 79.2% shooting percentage. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Devon Ellis, Dylan Arnett, and Tahj Staveskie each scored 19 points, with Arnett adding 14 rebounds and shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 tries, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Valparaiso held their opponents to 4 of 19 shooting, just 21%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 19 for 79%. Valparaiso also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the 44-33 Sacramento Kings (-319) will take on the 31-47 Brooklyn Nets (+250) at the Barclays Center. The Kings are favored by 7.5 points (-7.5) in this non-conference matchup. </p>

<p>Currently, the Kings are 9th in the Western Conference, while the Nets are 11th in the East. Sacramento has dropped two straight, while Brooklyn has won two in a row.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Sunday, April 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-106 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.7% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kings Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Today, the Kings are favored by 7.5 points over the Nets. This season, Sacramento has been favored in 52 of their 77 games and has gone 33-19 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +2.3 points per game.</p>

<p>Sacramento's ATS record for the season is 39-38, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the favorite. On the road, they are 23-16 ATS compared to 16-22 ATS at home.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Kings lost to the Celtics by a score of 101-100. They were 9.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 225 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Kings have an O/U record of 36-40-1, and their games have averaged 232.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 221 points, which is lower than the average of 234.1 points in their games.</p>

<p>Sacramento is currently in 9th place in the Western Conference with a record of 44-33. Against the Western Conference, they are 29-19 and 10-6 against division opponents. The Kings have lost their last two games.</p><p>This season, the Kings are averaging 116.8 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. However, in their last three games, they have scored below their season average. On the road, Sacramento is averaging 115 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Kings are 7th in the league in assists, averaging 28.4 per game. In terms of pace, they are 13th at 99.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>In terms of shooting, Sacramento is 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also 14th in true shooting percentage. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are 5th in made threes per game but just 16th in three-point shooting percentage.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Kings' defense is giving up an average of 115.6 points per contest. The Sacramento defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Sacramento.</p><h3>Can the Nets Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>In their last game, the Nets defeated the Pistons by a score of 113-103. The over/under line for that game was 215.5 points.</p>

<p>Brooklyn is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 31-47. In the Atlantic Division, they are 4th.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Nets have an ATS record of 13-12 at home and 20-30 overall. As the underdog, they are 20-30 ATS and have lost two straight against the spread at home.</p>

<p>On average, the Nets are 2.0 points per game better than their opponents at home. This season, they are 19-20 at home.</p>

<p>Brooklyn's O/U record for the season is 39-39, and their games have averaged 224.8 points per game. Today's O/U line is 221, and 54 of their games have had higher O/U lines.</p>

<p>The Nets have won two straight games and were favored by 10.5 points in their win over the Pistons. This season, they are 33-42 ATS overall and 20-16 ATS at home.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Nets are averaging 111.2 points per game this season, which is 24th in the NBA. At home, they have been slightly better, averaging 113.3 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 45% on the season, which is 27th in the league.</p>

<p>One area where the Nets have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 8th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game, averaging 13.5. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Nets' defense is giving up an average of 113.6 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Nets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.1% and 37.0% from three-point territory.</p>

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<p>The Panthers and Sabres are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sabres will host the game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Panthers come into this Atlantic division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>The Panthers 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 Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Florida dropped to 1-1-0 after a 3-1 road loss to the Senators. The Panthers were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Florida struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. They cut the deficit to 2-1 with a goal in the second, but the Senators added an empty-netter in the third to seal the win.</p><p>Florida managed 31 shots on goal but only found the net once in a 3-1 loss to Ottawa. Gustav Forsling scored his first goal of the season, with Sam Bennett picking up his first assist and Matthew Tkachuk adding his second.</p> <p>The Panthers were held scoreless in the first period before Forsling's goal at 4:12 in the second. Florida recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to bounce back after allowing the first two goals in their previous game, both coming in the first period. The first was a power-play goal just 5:52 into the game, followed by another at the 9:18 mark. They also gave up an empty-netter late in the third. Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 28 saves and a 93.3% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Sabres Chances at Home</h3><p>The Sabres dropped to 0-3-0 with a 3-1 loss to the Kings. As -1.5 goal favorites, Buffalo failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Buffalo held a 1-0 lead after Alex Tuch scored a short-handed goal at 16:55 in the second period. However, the Kings responded with three unanswered goals in the third, starting at 0:13 into the period.</p><p>Buffalo managed 33 shots on goal but only scored once in their 3-1 loss to the Kings, with Alex Tuch netting his first goal of the season on a shorthanded play. The Sabres had 13 giveaways and failed to score on the power play.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, Tuch’s goal came at 3:05 in the second. It was the only time they found the net, as they were shut out in the third period.</p><p>Buffalo's defense will look to bounce back after giving up three third-period goals in their last game, leading to a 3-1 loss to the Kings. The Sabres had taken a 1-0 lead at the 16:55 mark of the second period, but they allowed the tying goal just 13 seconds into the third, followed by two more late in the period. The Sabres also committed 35 penalty minutes, and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen finished with a 90.9% save percentage on 22 shots from Los Angeles.</p>

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