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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Aztecs. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Aztecs at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and San Diego State is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego State Aztecs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Not only will San Diego State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen in San Diego?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah State improved to 10-1 on the season with a 75-68 road win over Saint Mary's on Sunday. The Aggies entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Utah State led 39-27 at halftime and added 36 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41. The game's total points of 143 narrowly missed the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 64.7%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 70.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.3% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient as well, making 9 of 11 attempts for an 81.8% success rate.</p> <p>The Aggies dished out 23 assists, with Augustas Marciulionis leading the way with 8. Mitchell Saxen and Mason Falslev both contributed 18 points, with Falslev shooting 72.7% from the field. Mikey Lewis hit 3 of 5 from deep, while Ian Martinez added 11 points and 6 rebounds, despite struggling from three-point range.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 68 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 44% from the field. The Aggies couldn't contain the two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 48% of their shots inside the arc, going 14/29.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah State allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. The Aggies also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Utah State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does San Diego State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 7-2 on the season with a 71-50 road win over California on Saturday, December 21st. The Aztecs entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 121, well under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 25-16 at halftime and put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. Their strong 2nd half performance helped them pull away for the win.</p><p>San Diego State's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.3% overall and 39% on two-point attempts. They connected on 34.6% of their threes, with Nick Boyd hitting 5 of 8 from deep, finishing with 17 points. Boyd's overall shooting was 46.2%, while Jeremiah Wilkinson went 0 for 7 from three and 3 for 11 overall.</p> <p>The Aztecs grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and hit 12 of 15 free throws for 80%. They finished with just 6 assists as a team. Miles Byrd and BJ Davis each added 12 points, with Davis hitting 2 of 4 from three and Byrd going 2 for 6.</p><p>San Diego State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 9/31 (29%) and three-point shots to 5/24 (20%).</p> <p>Even with 16 offensive rebounds allowed, the Aztecs' defense kept the pressure on. Their opponent did manage to shoot 81% from the free-throw line, going 17/21.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Lightning and Predators face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 against the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Predators to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Tampa Bay Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 7-4 loss to the Jets, the Lightning now sit at 11-8-2 for the season. Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead early on, but their defense faltered, allowing seven unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 11 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and their defense couldn't hold up, allowing the Jets to pull away. Four different Lightning players scored in the game, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Winnipeg's offense.</p><p>Tampa Bay's offense managed 4 goals on 30 shots in their 7-4 loss to Winnipeg. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th.</p> <p>The Lightning recorded 8 giveaways and had 4 assists on their 4 goals. After scoring twice in the first period, they added another in the second and their final goal at 13:09 in the third period, which tied the game at 4-4.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning struggled in their last game, giving up 7 goals to the Jets. After tying the game at 4-4 in the 3rd period, they allowed three straight goals, including two empty-netters. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%. Tampa Bay's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.</p><h3>Will Nashville Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 7-13-4 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed with the game’s 7 combined goals.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. Five different players scored for the Predators in the win.</p><p>Nashville's offense put up 5 goals on 25 shots in their 5-2 win over Colorado. The Predators added two empty-netters, with Filip Forsberg scoring his 7th goal of the season and Gustav Nyquist netting his 4th. Roman Josi found the net for the first time this season, while Steven Stamkos picked up his 2nd goal on a power play.</p> <p>Josi also recorded his 6th assist on Stamkos' power-play goal. Colton Sissons scored his 1st goal of the season, and Nyquist added his 4th assist. Nashville had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage in the Predators' 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Defensively, Nashville blocked 25 shots and recorded 4 takeaways. The Predators' defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd, but they held Colorado scoreless in the 1st.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

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.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Avalanche and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE 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 Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Sabres winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+124)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Colorado as Away Favorites</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche are now 13-12-0. Colorado led 1-0 early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over. The Avalanche were underdogs on the puck line, and failed to cover.</p><p>The Avalanche took 30 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to Nashville. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, coming with 2:17 left in the game.</p> <p>Makar also recorded his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal, and MacKinnon picked up his 14th assist on Makar's earlier goal. Colorado had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will be looking to improve after giving up five goals to the Predators. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Colorado's defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits. The Avalanche had a 1-0 lead in the second period, but they gave up five of the final six goals, including two empty-netters.</p><h3>Can the Sabres Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres are now 11-11-2 this season. Buffalo held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. All of the Sabres’ scoring came from Alex Tuch, who netted a short-handed goal in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch netting the Sabres' only goal. Tuch's fifth goal of the season came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but failed to score again. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a strong first and third period, but they gave up two goals in the second, leading to a 2-1 loss. Both goals came on the power play for Detroit, with the first at 12:11 in the second period and the second at 5:22. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres' defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Bison game? Catch the action at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, PA, as the Bison hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Bucknell being favored by -6.5 over Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS BUCKNELL BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sojka Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Even though we have Bucknell winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary's at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mountaineers Pull Off a Win at Lewisburg?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they took on Maryland on the road. Mount St. Mary's, who were +24 point underdogs going into the game, lost 86-52. The combined points of 138 narrowly went over the pre-game total of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's fell behind early, trailing 58-26 at halftime. In the second half, they managed to tighten things up, scoring 26 points while allowing 28, but it wasn't enough to cover the spread.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's managed just 52 points in their last game, shooting 40.5% from the field. They hit 46.2% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 13 attempts, while struggling inside, shooting 37.9% on two-pointers. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, and they made 60% of their free throws, going 12 for 20.</p> <p>Rodney Rice led the way with 28 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 60% from deep. Dallas Hobbs was perfect from three, hitting all 5 of his attempts and finishing with 21 points on 63.6% shooting. The Mountaineers had 11 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. The Mountaineers allowed 28 field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, opponents hit 9 of 23 threes, shooting 39%. They also sent the other team to the line 30 times, where they made 21 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Can the Bison Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game</h3> <p>Bucknell faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 9th, as they went on the road to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. The Bison lost 100-72, but they managed to cover the spread as +29 point underdogs.</p> <p>After trailing 47-31 at halftime, Bucknell put up 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 53. The total points for the game reached 172, going over the pre-game line of 154.</p><p>Bucknell's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes on 35 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 2 of 9 attempts.</p> <p>Koby Brea led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 of 8 from deep, while Ian Motta added 18 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes. Amari Williams contributed 14 rebounds and 13 points, and Andrew Carr was efficient, shooting 5 of 6 from the field.</p><p>Bucknell's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 38 made field goals on 79 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Bucknell's defense allowed 25 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 58% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 13 threes on 36 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 36%. Bucknell also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Bucknell Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>The Hoyas and Red Storm are set to face off at 12:00 ET on FOX. The Red Storm will host the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have St. John's as the -20 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153 points.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +20</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Even though we have St. John's winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Georgetown Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Georgetown enters this game with a 9-21 record, including a 2-17 mark in Big East play. The Hoyas have lost three straight games and are just 2-9 on the road this season. For the year, they are being outscored by an average of 11.3 points per game away from home.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Georgetown has gone just 1-20 this season, compared to an 8-1 record as the favorite. In their last game, the Hoyas fell to Providence by a score of 71-58. Over their last 10 road games, Georgetown has posted a record of 2-8.</p><p>Georgetown's ATS record this season is just 12-18, but they have gone 10-11 vs. the spread as the underdog. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hoyas are 4-6 ATS. On the road, Georgetown has a 6-5 ATS mark this year and they are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Georgetown games is 17-13. On average, their games have finished with 148.8 points compared to an average over/under line of 144.9, resulting in a margin of 3.9 points. Today's over/under line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 147 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Georgetown offense concluded with only 58 points against Providence. Throughout the game, they made 4/20 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 35.1%. Offensively, the Hoyas hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 361st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 182nd in terms of percentage and 111st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into the game, Georgetown will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 77.7 points per game (307th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.7 threes per game vs. St. John's. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.9%.</p><h3>Will St. John's Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>St. John's will look to extend their four-game winning streak when they take on Georgetown on Wednesday. The Red Storm have been solid at home this year, going 11-4, and they have a +12.2 average scoring margin at home.</p>

<p>For the season, St. John's is 18-12, including a 10-8 mark in Big East play. They have been the favorite in 18 of their 30 games, going 14-4 in those contests.</p><p>St. John's has been inconsistent vs. the spread this season, going 15-14 overall. At home, they are 8-7 ATS this year and 5-5 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for St. John's games is 15-14, and today's line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (149.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points, and during their last 10 games, the average is 152 points. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>St. John's' offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 104 points against DePaul. They had an overall field goal percentage of 60.3% and made 10/16 free throws. Daniss Jenkins is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.4. Meanwhile, Joel Soriano also brings a PPG average of 14.2 into the game.</p><p>On defense, St. John's is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, St. John's' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.1% this season.</p>

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