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Troy Trojans vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Boise State Broncos vs Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

South Alabama Jaguars vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Air Force Falcons vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

UL Monroe Warhawks vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

James Madison Dukes vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

New Mexico State Aggies vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>In an Eastern Conference matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-235) will take on the Brooklyn Nets (+190) at the Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game can be seen on YES.</p>

<p>Cleveland comes into this one as winners of seven straight and are currently 33-16 overall. Brooklyn, on the other hand, has dropped two straight and is 11th in the East with a record of 20-30.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-105 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cavaliers Have a Shot at a Win at Brooklyn?</h3><p>The Cavaliers are favored by 6 points in today's game against the Nets. This season, Cleveland has been the favorite in 31 of their 49 games and has won 19 straight games as the favorite. Their record as the favorite is 25-6, and they have covered the spread in 17 of those games (17-13).</p>

<p>On average, the Cavaliers have outscored their opponents by 9.5 points per game when favored. Today's O/U line of 223 is lower than the average line of 225.8 for their games this season. Cleveland's O/U record for the season is 23-25-1.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Wizards, the Cavaliers won by a score of 114-106. They were favored by 11.5 points in that game but did not cover the spread. The O/U line for that game was 234.5.</p>

<p>Cleveland's win over Washington extended their winning streak to seven games. They are currently 33-16 overall, which is the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, the Cavaliers are 12-6 compared to 21-10 against the East.</p>

<p>On the road, the Cavaliers are 15-8 straight up and 12-9 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is +4.2 points per game.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.8 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 113.1 points compared to 116.2 at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 7th in two-point shooting at 56% but have struggled from three-point range, hitting just 36% of their attempts (18th).</p><p>So far this season, the Cavaliers defense has been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 109.6 points allowed per contest. Opponents are hitting 52.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Does Brooklyn Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>In terms of their ATS record, the Nets are 23-25 for the season and have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games. As the underdog, they are 14-18 vs. the spread this season.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Brooklyn has gone 9-25 this season and is 9-7 vs. the spread. Today, they are 6-point underdogs and have gone 2-3 as the underdog vs. the spread.</p>

<p>Brooklyn's O/U record for the season is 25-25, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today's O/U line is set at 223, and their games have averaged 229.5 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nets lost to the Mavericks by a score of 119-107. The O/U line for that game was 236.5, and Brooklyn was a 4.5-point underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, the Nets are 20-30 this season and are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 14-14 and 2-5 vs. their division.</p><p>When playing at home, the Nets are averaging 114.5 points per game, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they have scored 114.1 points per game, which is also 20th. In terms of three-point shooting, Brooklyn is 6th in both made threes (13.9) and attempts (38.1). Their three-point shooting percentage is 36%.</p>

<p>So far, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 26th at 46%.</p>

<p>When looking at their offensive rebounding, the Nets are 5th in the league at 11.9 per game. In terms of assists, they are 13th at 26.8 per game. In terms of free throws, Brooklyn is 23rd in both made free throws (16.2) and attempts (21.3).</p><p>On average, the Brooklyn defense is giving up 115.4 points per game (16th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.8% while allowing 37.9% from downtown.</p>

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<p>The PGA Tour heads to Detroit, Michigan, this week for the fifth edition of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Country Club. When the first tournament was held in 2019, it marked the first time a PGA Tour event was played within the city limits of the city. Tournament play begins on Thursday, June 29th and ends on Sunday, July 2nd.</p>



<p>Tony Finau will tee it up this week, looking to defend his title. Finau blitzed the course in 2022, setting the tournament record with a four-day total score of 262 (16-under par). The victory was Finau’s second in as many weeks after winning the 3M Open a week earlier. Finau’s five-shot win was the largest margin of his career, besting runner-ups Patrick Cantlay, Taylor Pendrith, and Cameron Young.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-big-names-teeing-it-up">Big Names Teeing it Up</h2>



<p>After a major tournament and elevated event back-to-back, most of the best players on the PGA are taking a breather this week. Even with many names out, the field remains strong with a handful of top players electing to play.</p>



<p>Four of the top 20 players in the world are in the field, led by Max Homa, who comes in at no. 9. Adding to the list is Finau who is joined by multiple major winners, Justin Thomas and Collin Morikawa. Fan favorite and Rocket Mortgage ambassador Rickie Fowler looks to keep his solid play going as the calendar turns to July.</p>



<p>Three of the past four winner’s of the tournament are back in Detroit; the only past champion not playing this week is Bryson DeChambeau (2020). Nate Lashley (2019) and Cameron Davis (2021) picked up their first and only PGA Tour wins at DCC.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finau-and-fowler-headline-favorites">Finau and Fowler Headline Favorites</h2>



<p>Finau and Fowler are the pre-tournament favorites at +1400 apiece. Fowler is looking to get back into the winner’s circle for the first time since 2019 and has a great opportunity after four-straight starts of T13 or better. Finau has been quiet since picking up his second win of the season at the Mexico Open but can turn it on quickly.</p>



<p>Morikawa (+1600) comes in right behind the favorites. The two-time major winner aims for his first victory since hoisting the Claret Jug in 2021. Morikawa is coming off a missed cut at last week’s Travelers Championship.</p>



<p>Rounding out the Top 5 betting favorites are Justin Thomas and Hideki Matsuyama at +1800. Thomas has had a rough season, coming in ranked 66th in the FedEx Cup Standings and missing two of three cuts at major tournaments. The two-time PGA Championship winner comes to Detroit after a T9 finish at the Travelers last week, his best finish since a solo 4th at the WM Phoenix Open in February.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Other notables just below the top five are Max Homa, Sungjae Im, and Tom Kim, all with odds of +2200. Homa has a pair of wins this year and has finished just inside the T25 in two appearances at this event. Kim tries to improve on his solo seventh last season, while Im has made the cut here in both tries, his best finish a T8 in 2021.</p>



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<p>From Target Field in Minneapolis, we have the Blue Jays and Twins facing off in an AL matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 7:10 PM ET. The money line odds have the Twins at -152, while the Blue Jays are the slight underdog at +128. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Jose Berrios will be starting for the Blue Jays, and he is facing off against Zebby Matthews. Toronto is 5th in the AL East, while the Twins are 3rd in the AL Central. SNET will be televising this one.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -152</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:10 ET on Saturday, August 31st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays 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>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Twins vs Blue Jays series. Minnesota went into the matchup as -187 favorites and squeaked out a 2-0 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Blue Jays could only muster one more hit the rest of the game.</p>

<p>Toronto's best chance to score came in the 5th inning when they loaded the bases with no outs, but Kevin Gausman could only get one run across, and the Twins starter Pablo Lopez got out of the jam. Lopez went 7 2/3 innings and didn't give up a run, picking up a win in the game.</p>

<p>Leo Jimenez and Spencer Horwitz were the only two Blue Jays hitters to have more than one hit. Jimenez. Minnesota's top hitter was Pablo Sano, who went 2/3 with a run scored.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays are 66-71 overall and trail the Yankees by 14 games in the AL East. Currently, they are in 5th place in the division, two games behind the Rays for 4th place. Toronto lost the first game of this series vs. the Twins and has an overall division record of 20-26 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 34-33 this season, and they are just under .500 at 32-38 on the road. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 41-27, but they are only 25-44 as the underdog this year. Toronto's overall series record is 16-21-6, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When the Blue Jays are on the road, they are a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 44-26 in that department. They have an average run margin of -0.5 on the season, but that number improves to -0.3 on the road. They are 38-31 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>When the Toronto Blue Jays play on the road this season, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game. Overall, the Blue Jays have a 72-62 over/under record this season. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their games have gone over the total 22 times and under 19 times. In total, 27 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, which accounts for 19.7% of their games this season. The under has hit in their last four games.</p><p>José Berríos has been pitching well for the Blue Jays, as he has won each of his last four starts. Most recently, he faced the Red Sox on the road and picked up the win, going 7 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Berríos has made 27 starts and has a record of 13-9. His ERA for the season is 3.72, along with a WHIP of 1.17. Berríos has one complete game and 17 quality starts this year. For the season, he has allowed 28 home runs and is averaging 7.06 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>For the season, the Blue Jays are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. As a team, they are batting .239, which is 14th in the MLB. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the league's best hitters this season, batting .321 with 27 homers and 88 RBIs. George Springer is 2nd on the team with 19 homers, but he is batting just .217 for the season.</p>

<p>Guerrero Jr. has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/20 in his last five games. However, he has not homered during that stretch. George Springer has also struggled recently, going 2/14 in his last four games. Daulton Varsho and Springer each have one homer in their last five and four games, respectively.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 73-61 overall and 3rd in the AL Central, 3.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Twins are 28-17 against other teams in the AL Central. They have dropped two straight games and have gone just 3-7 over their last 10.</p>

<p>So far, the Twins have been good at home, going 38-29 this season. On the road, they are 35-32. Minnesota has been good as the favorite this year, going 57-35, and they are 31-22 as the favorite at home. The Twins' overall series record is 24-16-3, and they have lost three straight series.</p><p>Minnesota has been a slight favorite on the run line this season, but they have been a better bet on the road than at home. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.5. Their overall run line record is 65-69, while their run line record at home is 29-38.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins have an over/under record of 68-62 this season, with an average combined run average of 9.2 runs per game. The over/under line for today's game against the Toronto Blue Jays is set at 8.5 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 21-21. The Twins have played 12 games this season with an over/under line set at 8.5 runs, which accounts for just 9.0% of their games this season. Their under streak is currently at 2 games.</p><p>Zebby Matthews is getting the start for the Twins today as they take on the Blue Jays. Matthews has made 3 starts so far this season and has a win and a loss to his name. In his last outing, he went 5 innings and gave up just 1 earned run but took the loss. He has 7 strikeouts in 10 innings of work.</p><p>Minnesota has been one of the league's top home run-hitting teams this season, and they have been solid offensively overall, averaging 4.8 runs per game. The Twins have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .253, which is the 6th best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Ryan Jeffers comes into the game as the Twins' top home run hitter, and he also leads the team with 59 RBIs. Jeffers is hitting just .236 for the season, but he has gone deep 20 times. Carlos Santana is 2nd on the team with 18 homers and has driven in 56 runs. Willi Castro is batting .254 and has 11 homers.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 8/31/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Kings (-593) will take on the Wizards (+429) in a non-conference matchup. Sacramento is currently favored by 11 points, with the over/under line set at 236.5.</p>

<p>The Kings (40-28) are 6th in the Western Conference and have won two straight games. Meanwhile, the Wizards (11-58) are 15th in the East and have lost five in a row.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-110 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 48.8% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Kings Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Kings are currently favored by 11 points over the Wizards. Sacramento has a record of 30-17 as the favorite this season and has won their last two games as the favored team. As the favorite, their scoring margin is +2.4 points per game.</p>

<p>Sacramento's ATS record for the season is 34-34, and they have covered the spread in their last three road games. On the road, they have an ATS record of 21-14.</p>

<p>In their win over the Raptors, the Kings covered the spread as 11-point favorites. The final score of the game was 123-89, and the O/U line was 233.5.</p>

<p>For the season, the Kings have an O/U record of 34-33-1, and their games have averaged 234.7 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 236.5.</p>

<p>Sacramento is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 40-28. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 27-17 compared to 13-11 in non-conference play.</p><p>So far this season, the Kings have been a top-10 scoring team, averaging 118.1 points per game (8th). On the road, they are averaging 116.2 points per game (10th).</p>

<p>In terms of pace, the Kings are 9th in the NBA, averaging 99.9 possessions per game. This has led to them being one of the league's top three-point shooting teams, as they are 5th in made threes per game (14.3).</p>

<p>When it comes to their overall field goal percentage, the Kings are 11th in the NBA at 48%. However, they have struggled at the free-throw line, ranking 27th in made free throws per game (15.6).</p><p>On defense, the Kings are ranked 18th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 57.4% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Kings are causing 12.8 turnovers per game, ranking 17th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 29th in rejections, averaging 4.1 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Washington?</h3><p>Today, the Wizards are looking to end their five-game losing streak as 11-point underdogs against the Kings. This season, Washington has been the underdog in all but five of their games.</p>

<p>Washington's O/U record for the season is 35-34, and they have gone over the line in four straight games. This year, their games have averaged 238 points per game compared to today's O/U line of 236.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Wizards lost to the Rockets by a score of 137-114. The O/U line for that game was 226.5 points. Washington was getting 10 points as the underdog going into the game.</p>

<p>Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Wizards are 8-35 and are currently 15th in the East. In their division, they are in 5th place with a record of 4-11.</p>

<p>This season, the Wizards are 30-38 against the spread and have failed to cover in their last two home games. On the road, they are 21-16 ATS compared to 9-22 at home.</p><p>This season, the Wizards have been one of the NBA's top scoring teams, averaging 113.8 points per game (16th). However, at home, they have averaged just 113.3 points per game (20th).</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Washington leads the league at 102.4 possessions per game. This has led to them being one of the top teams in two-point field goal attempts (8th) and makes (6th).</p>

<p>Overall, the Wizards have been an average shooting team this season, ranking 17th in field goal percentage. From three-point range, they are 29th in the NBA at 34%.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Wizards is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 124.2 points per game (30th). Opponents are hitting 57.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 36.6% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 3/21/24

<p>The Highlanders and Beach are set to face off at 11:30 ET on ESPN+. The Beach will host the game at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, NV. This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points, and Long Beach State is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. UC Riverside.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS LONG BEACH STATE BEACH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Long Beach State Beach -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dollar Loan Center at 11:30 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Beach.</li><li>Not only will Long Beach State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Highlanders Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>UC Riverside is 4-12 on the road this season, but they have won four straight games away from home. Overall, they are 15-17, including a 10-9 mark in Big West Conference action.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Highlanders are 4-14 this season. They are 10-2 when favored.</p><p>UC Riverside has a .500 ATS record this season at 15-15. On the road, they are 7-9 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Highlanders have gone 9-9 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, UC Riverside has an ATS mark of 5-5.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UC Riverside games is 16-13-1. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (138.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 154 points.</p><p>UC Riverside finished with 81 points in their game against UC Santa Barbara. This total surpasses their season-average of 70.8 points per game. Barrington Hargress is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 12.7 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Isaiah Moses brings a PPG average of 12.2 into the game.</p><p>On defense, UC Riverside is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.4 points per game. UC Riverside's three-point defense is currently 70th in the country at 6.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.6% of their shots vs. UC Riverside.</p><h3>Does Long Beach State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Long Beach State Beach enters this game as a 3.5-point favorite. They have an 18-14 record this season, including a 10-10 mark in Big West games. Over their last 10 games, they have gone 5-5 at home.</p>

<p>Long Beach State Beach has lost their last five games, including their most recent matchup against UC Davis, where they fell by a score of 88-78. So far, they have been favored in 19 games and have gone 11-8 in those matchups.</p><p>Long Beach State has struggled against the spread this season, going just 13-17. Their home ATS record is even worse at 4-7. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Beach are just 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Long Beach State games is 17-13. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 152.2 and the average scoring total is 152.4. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this season. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 153 points.</p><p>The Beach's offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 77.4 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Marcus Tsohonis, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.6, while Aboubacar Traore also maintains a PPG average of 11.9 leading up to the game.</p><p>At present, the Beach's defense is nationally ranked 272nd, allowing 76.1 points per game. In today's game, the Long Beach State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 88 points.</p>

UC Riverside Highlanders vs Long Beach State Beach Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Nets and Pelicans face off at 8:00 ET on BSNO. The Pelicans are hosting the game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. The over/under for this game is set at 229.5 points, and the Pelicans are the home favorites against the Nets in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-110 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Brandon Ingram finishing with Brandon Ingram points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Brooklyn Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Heading into today's game vs. the Pelicans, the Nets are the underdogs at 6.5-points. So far, Brooklyn has an overall record of 15-18, which has them 9th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, the Nets have gone 13-11 compared to just 2-7 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, Brooklyn will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak. This season, the Nets have gone 6-10 on the road. Their average scoring margin on the road is -4.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Brooklyn's ATS record as the underdog this season is 9-10, and they have failed to cover the spread in six straight games as the underdog. The Nets' straight-up record as the underdog is also negative, sitting at 5-15.</p>

<p>The Nets' average over/under record for the season is 18-15, and the under has hit in each of their last two games. So far, their games have averaged a total of 232 points, and today's over/under line is 229.5.</p><p>When looking at their season average of 115.6 points per game, the Nets had a below average game. Against the Thunder, they scored 108 points and had a field goal percentage of 38%. Overall, the Nets have a field goal percentage of 46% which ranks 24th in the nation. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 8th in percentage and 8th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Nets' defense is positioned 20th in the NBA, permitting 116.4 points per game. The Nets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Thunder offense to just 38% shooting. Overall, they gave up 124 points to Oklahoma City.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New Orleans?</h3><p>Coming into today's matchup vs. the Nets, the Pelicans are 6.5-point favorites at home. If they win, they will also pick up their 3rd straight win. In the West, they currently sit in 6th place but lead the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>Through 33 games, New Orleans has gone 19-14 and has an average scoring differential of +4.8 PPG at home compared to +.8 PPG on the road. Against the spread, they are 18-15, both straight-up and at home.</p>

<p>So far, the Pelicans have been the favorites in 19 of their 33 games and have gone 11-8 SU in those games. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is 5.3 points per game. When playing at home, they have an average scoring margin of +4.8 points as the favorite.</p>

<p>In terms of the over/under results, New Orleans has gone 16-17 this season, and the over has been the result in each of their previous games with higher over/under lines than today's line of 229.5. On average, their games have finished with 228.9 points per contest this season.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Pelicans put up 129 points vs. the Lakers, surpassing their season average of 116 PPG. Brandon Ingram leads the team with 23.3 PPG, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.4 PPG.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Pelicans defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 36.4% of their games. Currently, they are 12th in the NBA at 113.0 points per game allowed. So far this season, the Pelicans' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 11th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 23.2 times per game vs. New Orleans.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Blue Demons? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS2. The game will be played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have DePaul as the -17.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Blue Demons.</li><li>Even though we have DePaul winning straight-up, we like Northern Illinois at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northern Illinois Shock Everyone at Wintrust Arena?</h3><h3>Northern Illinois Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies fell to Elon 75-48 on Wednesday, failing to cover the +2 spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 144 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Northern Illinois trailed 38-29 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 37.</p><p>In their last game, Northern Illinois struggled offensively, scoring just 48 points on 30.5% shooting from the field. They hit 9 of 27 three-pointers (33.3%) and were even worse from the free-throw line, making only 3 of 10 attempts (30%).</p> <p>The Huskies had an effective field goal percentage of 37.3% and managed just 7 offensive rebounds. TK Simpkins led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall, while James Dent Jr. added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Northern Illinois giving up 75 points, they held the opposing team to just 30% shooting from the field, with the defense allowing 18 made field goals on 59 attempts. The Huskies were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited their opponent to 28% shooting, as they went 9/32 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northern Illinois allowed 9 made threes on 27 attempts, with the opposition shooting 33% from deep. The Huskies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted just 3 of those attempts for 30%. Northern Illinois gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Blue Demons Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>DePaul picked up a 78-69 win over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game. The Blue Demons were favored by 18.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul led 29-25 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The total points for the game were 147, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field and hitting 15 three-pointers at a 38.5% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6%, and they connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Kooper Jacobi led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.2% overall. Jacob Meyer added 16 points, hitting 5 threes at 45.5%, while Nakyel Shelton contributed 17 points despite shooting just 27.3% from the field.</p><p>DePaul's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 23/53 attempts. They also allowed 17 free throws, with the other team making 73% of them.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, DePaul's opponents hit 15/39 threes, shooting 38%. The Blue Demons also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Illinois Huskies vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Was it shocking that the Dallas Stars were able to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final? Perhaps not. But the WAY they beat them was, in some ways, remarkable. And it has to require a little soul-searching on the part of the Bolts, who were about as close to an offensive machine as there was in the NHL but managed just a single goal against a netminder who has suddenly gone from journeyman to pseudo-superstar. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customers can see Game 2 at 8 PM ET on Monday, taking place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, inside the NHL's own version of the "bubble."

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It comes down to something very simple - Anton Khudobin was not letting anything by if he could help it, guarding the Dallas net with his life. He turned away 35 of 36 shots on goal, and after a moribund first couple of periods, Tampa Bay turned up the volume on the pressure, with 22 shots to almost nothing on the part of the Stars. So needless to say, he didn't get a break.

You already know the Khudobin story, don't you? After being around, with different organizations, for 14 years, he finally gets a chance to step up to the big stage. And even if you're a Lightning fan, you have to admit that he has been brilliant, posting a .950 save percentage in the finals of the Western Conference and even better than that on Saturday night. He's had no choice but to be ready for action, since Ben Bishop, a former Tampa Bay goaltender, can't be.

Looking at the Stanley Cup betting odds posted at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, the Lightning are favored to bounce back:

<strong>Tampa Bay Lightning -150</strong>
<strong>Dallas Stars +130</strong>

<strong>Over 5 Goals -130</strong>
<strong>Under 5 Goals +110</strong>

It is now an even proposition (-110 each) for the series price.

Dallas' other storybook guy, Joel Kiviranta, continued his interesting post-season with a goal in the second period of Game 1. It wasn't the game-winer, but when Dallas could not penetrate Khudobin in the third period, the 3-1 deficit forced them to pull goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, and that ultimately led to an empty net goal.

Maybe the Lightning needs its own bit of magic. Will they get a Willis Reed-type story (if you're not old enough to remember, don't mind)? Steven Stamkos has been sitting out with injuries since February 25. He's skated in practice, but isn't ready to play a full complement of shifts. However, there's one place he could probably help. Tampa Bay have converted just one out of its last 19 power play tries. And Stamkos, who scored 29 goals in 57 games before going down, is someone who might be a big help there. Dallas coach Rick Bowness, who knows him very well from his days as a Tampa Bay assistant, says of Stamkos, "He changes the whole look on the power play."

And aside from that, he's the captain of the team. Couldn't he provide an emotional lift?

Lightning coach Jon Cooper isn't really counting on it. And more to the point, he says the team isn't going to push him. He cites a limitation on roster spots where it doesn't make sense to suit someone up just to play a "specialized position," even if it is one that can make such a difference as a power play that has faltered in the last seven games. But he is hopeful that Stamkos can come back before the end of the series.

Hockey fans in the Sunshine State are hoping that "end" doesn't come sooner or later. I don't think it will. Yes, I have been waiting for the clock to strike twelve on Khudobin's Cinderella act, but even if that doesn't completely happen, I have to stay faithful to the Bolts' depth on the offensive end and look for Vasilevskiy (who had allowed two goals or less in eight of nine games going into this series opener) to bounce back. He's too good not to. Yes, we'll go with the favorite.

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