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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-104) will host the Oklahoma City Thunder (-115) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 1 point and have a record of 21-5. They are on a 6-game win streak and are ranked 1st in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The Heat are 13-11 on the season and are 6th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 215 points.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-118 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Oklahoma City Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Oklahoma City improved to 21-5 with a 105-99 road win over the Magic on Thursday. The Thunder, favored by 6.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 204 points fell short of the 209.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run helped Oklahoma City take control, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 44-37 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Orlando 36-18, but the Magic fought back in the 3rd, winning it 28-17. The Thunder held an 82-74 lead going into the 4th and edged out the Magic 23-25 in the final quarter.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a win over the Magic on Thursday, scoring 35 points and dishing out 6 assists. He shot 57.7% from the field and scored 24 of his points in the first half. Isaiah Hartenstein added 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, and Jalen Williams each chipped in 11 points.</p> <p>Oklahoma City shot 48.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 32.3% rate. Caruso made 3 of his 7 attempts from deep, finishing with 11 points and 5 of those coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Thunder held the Magic to just 99 points on Thursday, thanks to a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Oklahoma City gave up 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightened up in the 4th, allowing 25 points to secure the win.</p> <p>Defensively, the Thunder limited Orlando to 44% shooting from the field and 31% from three-point range, with the Magic hitting just 11 threes. Oklahoma City also sent Orlando to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Thunder finished with 15 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Heat Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Heat fell to 13-11 on the season after a 125-124 road loss to the Pistons on Monday. Miami, who entered the game as 4.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 249, well over the pre-game line of 219.5.</p> <p>Detroit took control with a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 63-59 to 73-59. They outscored Miami 34-22 in the 3rd quarter, but the Heat fought back in the 4th, holding the Pistons to 17 points while scoring 33 of their own. However, the comeback fell just short.</p><p>Jimmy Butler's 35-point, 19-rebound performance wasn't enough for the Heat in their 125-124 loss to the Pistons. Butler shot 57.1% from the field, while Tyler Herro added 23 points, despite hitting just 23.5% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, Miami connected on 12 threes, shooting 27.9% from beyond the arc. Herro scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Butler added 14 in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 17 points, the Heat couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 125 points in a loss to the Pistons. Miami allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, as Detroit shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>The Heat had trouble defending the three-point line, allowing the Pistons to hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Miami sent Detroit to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Heat finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 16 steals.</p>

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<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

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Grizzlies and Spartans face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Spartans are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Michigan State is favored by -16.5 against Oakland in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Oakland at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Grizzlies Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Oakland's season continued its rocky start with a 66-50 loss to Youngstown State on Saturday, dropping their record to 2-5. The Golden Grizzlies, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 116, falling short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>Oakland trailed 32-23 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 34. The Grizzlies will need to regroup as they look to turn their season around.</p><p>Oakland's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 50 points on 34.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.5%, and they hit only 2 of 16 threes, shooting 12.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They also recorded just 5 assists and 9 offensive rebounds. EJ Farmer was a bright spot, scoring 22 points on 7 of 13 shooting, including 5 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, connecting on 23 of 52 attempts. They were particularly effective from two-point range, where they hit 60% of their shots, going 15/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent struggled, hitting just 8 of 27 threes for a 29% success rate. Oakland also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 12, shooting 85%. The Golden Grizzlies allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Michigan State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 8-2 on the season with an 89-52 win over Nebraska on Saturday. Playing at home, the Spartans entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 41-31 at halftime, Michigan State clamped down defensively, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 48 of their own.</p><p>Michigan State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 89 points while shooting 51.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to their 60.6% shooting on two-pointers and 39.1% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Spartans were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 23 attempts (95.7%), and they dished out 20 assists. Jaden Akins led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes, while Jase Richardson added 16 points in just 15 minutes, shooting 5 of 7 overall and 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Despite giving up 52 points, Michigan State's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 51% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts (20/33). From beyond the arc, the Spartans allowed 9 threes on 23 attempts, a 39% shooting rate.</p> <p>Michigan State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 22 of those attempts for 95%. On the boards, the Spartans gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>At 12:00 ET, the Knicks (-417) will host the Spurs (+323) at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are favored by 9.5 points and have won four straight games. The over/under line is 224.</p>

<p>This is a non-conference matchup between the Knicks (19-10, 3rd in the East) and the Spurs (15-14, 9th in the West). ABC will televise the game.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-129 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Spurs Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>San Antonio dropped to 15-14 on the season after a 111-106 loss to the 76ers on Monday. The Spurs were +5.5 point underdogs on the road and managed to cover the spread, losing by five. The game’s total points came in just under the 217.5-point line, with the teams combining for 217 points.</p> <p>Philadelphia took control with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 64-58 to 76-58. San Antonio fought back, outscoring the 76ers 31-27 in the 4th quarter, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama hit 6 threes at a 46.2% clip, finishing with 26 points and 9 rebounds in the Spurs' 106-point effort against the 76ers. San Antonio made 15 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from deep and 45.7% overall from the field.</p> <p>Stephon Castle added 17 points, with 13 coming in the 3rd quarter. Julian Champagnie scored all 15 of his points in the 4th, while Wembanyama added 11 in the 3rd and another 6 in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs were solid in the 1st quarter, holding the 76ers to just 19 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36 points in their 111-106 loss. Overall, San Antonio allowed Philadelphia to shoot 41% from the field.</p> <p>The Spurs gave up 16 threes on 36% shooting from deep. They sent the 76ers to the line 23 times, where they hit 17 free throws. San Antonio finished with 39 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 12 blocks.</p><h3>Does New York Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 19-10 on the season with a 139-125 home win over the Raptors on Monday. New York, favored by 13.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 264 points went well over the pre-game line of 227.5.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Knicks went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 37-34 to 47-34. They dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Toronto 81-54, and entered the 4th quarter with a 111-82 lead. Though the Raptors outscored them 43-28 in the final period, New York’s lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>The Knicks put up 139 points in their win over the Raptors, shooting 59.3% from the field and hitting 17 threes at a 45.9% clip. OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 31 points, with Anunoby going 86.7% from the field and adding 4 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Anunoby was huge in the 3rd quarter, scoring 16 points, while Towns added 11 in the 3rd and 10 in the 1st. Cameron Payne also hit 4 threes, finishing with 19 points and 11 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 24 points, the Knicks struggled in the 4th, giving up 43 points. Overall, they allowed the Raptors to shoot 54% from the field.</p> <p>New York did a good job limiting Toronto's three-point shooting, giving up 11 threes on 39% shooting. The Knicks also sent the Raptors to the line 37 times, where they hit 30 free throws.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Lakers (+134) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors (-159) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. Golden State is currently favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 225.</p>

<p>ABC will broadcast this game from the Chase Center. The Lakers are 16-13 and 7th in the Western Conference, while the Warriors are 15-13 and 8th in the West.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-122 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lakers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 16-13 on the season after a 117-114 loss to the Pistons on Monday. Despite being favored by 6.5 points at home, L.A. couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points went over the 222-point line.</p> <p>Detroit’s 14-0 run early in the game put the Lakers in a tough spot, but L.A. battled back to take a 92-93 deficit into the 4th quarter. However, the Pistons outscored them 24-22 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>LeBron James notched a triple-double with 28 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field in the Lakers' 117-114 loss to the Pistons. Anthony Davis contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Max Christie added 17 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% rate.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 54.1% from the field and made 14 threes, connecting at 46.7% from deep. LeBron scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Christie added 5 in the final period.</p><p>The Lakers' defense struggled on Monday, giving up 117 points to the Pistons, who shot 51% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, holding Detroit to 24 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Pistons to 11 threes on 36% shooting. Detroit also went 12/12 from the free-throw line. Los Angeles finished with 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.</p><h3>Will the Warriors Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Warriors dropped to 15-13 on the season after a 111-105 home loss to the Pacers on Monday. Golden State, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Golden State went on an 11-0 run to take a 90-89 lead after trailing 89-79, but they couldn’t hold on, as the Pacers edged them 22-20 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In the Warriors' 111-105 loss to the Pacers, Jonathan Kuminga led the way with 26 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. He shot 56.2% from the field and hit 2 threes at a 66.7% rate. Andrew Wiggins added 16 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Golden State struggled from beyond the arc, making just 12 threes at a 31.6% clip, and shot 43.3% overall. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 13 points, matching Buddy Hield's 8 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Warriors struggled early, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up as the game went on, allowing just 22 points in the 4th. Overall, they gave up 111 points on 48% shooting in the loss to the Pacers.</p> <p>Golden State did a great job defending the three, holding Indiana to 11 made threes on 31% shooting. They also sent the Pacers to the line just 11 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Warriors grabbed 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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<p>Today at 2:30 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (19-10) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks are currently favored by 5 points and have won their last two games, while the Timberwolves have lost three straight.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on ABC.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-123 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Minnesota?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-14 on the season after a 117-104 road loss to the Hawks on Monday. Minnesota, favored by 3 points, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 221, just under the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Minnesota’s game was a rollercoaster. After a 12-0 run by Atlanta early, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. However, after entering the 4th quarter with an 85-82 lead, Minnesota was outscored 35-19 in the final period.</p><p>In their 117-104 loss to the Hawks, the Timberwolves shot 42.9% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 32.6%. They connected on 14 threes overall.</p> <p>Naz Reid led the way with 23 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter. Julius Randle added 19 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd, while Anthony Edwards finished with 16 points, 7 of which came in the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Hawks to just 17 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 4th, allowing 35 points in each. Overall, they gave up 117 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Minnesota also had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. The Timberwolves sent the Hawks to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can Dallas Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers on Monday, the Mavericks improved to 19-10 on the season. Dallas, who were -13 point favorites, covered the spread with the 24-point victory. The total score of 240 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-28 at the end of the 1st quarter, Dallas took control by outscoring Portland 34-22 in the 2nd quarter and 40-23 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 102-76 lead, the Mavericks coasted to the win despite being outscored 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>The Mavericks shot 53.3% from the field in their win over the Trail Blazers, with Luka Doncic leading the way with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Daniel Gafford was perfect from the field, scoring 23 points, while Kyrie Irving added 20 points, hitting 2 threes at 33.3%.</p> <p>Dallas made 12 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Gafford was a force in the 3rd quarter, scoring 12 points, while Doncic added 10 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a shaky 1st quarter where they allowed 31 points, the Mavericks tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up just 22 and 23 points, respectively, in their 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers. Dallas struggled again in the 4th, allowing 32 points, but their strong middle quarters helped secure the victory.</p> <p>The Mavericks were particularly effective at defending the three, holding Portland to just 8 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Blazers to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. Dallas finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>The Dragons and Bison are set to face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bison will host the game at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC. Drexel comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +2</p><p>This game will be played at Burr Gymnasium at 3:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Howard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Drexel Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 6-4 this season with a 77-70 win over Albany on Saturday. Drexel was a +2.5 point underdog going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Drexel led 37-23 at halftime, but Albany made things interesting by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half. Drexel managed to score 40 points after the break to hold on for the win. The total points for the game were 147, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 77 points while shooting 61% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks in part to hitting 54.5% of their three-pointers (6/11) and 63.3% of their two-point attempts (19/30).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons connected on 80.8% of their shots, going 21/26. Amar'e Marshall led the way with 19 points, while Kobe MaGee added 17, hitting 50% from deep. Jason Drake, DeMarr Langford Jr., and Kacper Klaczek each contributed 14 points, with Langford shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>Even with Drexel allowing 70 points, the Dragons couldn’t capitalize on their defensive efforts from beyond the arc, where they held their opponent to just 10% shooting (2/19). Drexel’s defense struggled inside, giving up 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 25 of 38 shots.</p> <p>Drexel also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 attempts for a 93% success rate. The Dragons allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bison Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Howard Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Howard improved to 3-6 on the season with an 88-83 win over UNCW on Saturday. The Bison, who were +5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Howard led 45-40 at halftime and matched UNCW point-for-point in the second half, with both teams scoring 43. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Howard's offense was on fire in their last game, scoring 88 points with a field goal percentage of 52.9% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They were especially deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 20 threes for a 65% shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 26 attempts, good for 80.8%.</p> <p>Khamari McGriff led the way with 34 points, shooting 14 of 16 from the field. Marcus Dockery added 27 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes and dishing out 7 assists. Blake Harper and Joshua Strong each contributed 18 points, with Strong hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard's defense gave up 13 threes on 20 attempts, a 65% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% rate.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs Howard Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>The Charlotte Hornets (7-20) travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers (8-16) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Hornets come into the game on a three-game losing streak and are currently 13th in the East. The 76ers are favored by 11 points and are 12th in the conference.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for the game is 218 points.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +11</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-134 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hornets Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Charlotte's season struggles continued with a 123-114 road loss to the Wizards on Thursday, dropping their record to 7-20. The Hornets, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 226 by 11 points.</p> <p>After entering the 4th quarter down just 87-86, the Hornets were hit by a 15-0 Wizards run, which turned the game from 86-82 in Charlotte's favor to 97-86 for Washington. The Wizards closed out the game with a 36-point 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 123-114 loss to the Wizards, the Hornets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.6% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 8 threes at an 18.6% clip.</p> <p>LaMelo Ball led the way with 34 points and 13 assists, despite shooting 34.4% and 16.7% from deep. He scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Cody Martin added 9 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Hornets struggled against the Wizards, giving up 123 points on 49% shooting. Charlotte allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but their best defensive effort came in the 3rd, where they held Washington to 27 points. However, the Wizards broke through in the 4th, scoring 36 points to seal the win.</p> <p>The Hornets had trouble defending the three, as the Wizards hit 17 threes on 40% shooting. Charlotte also sent Washington to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws. The Hornets gave up 12 offensive rebounds but managed to record 12 steals in the game.</p><h3>Can the 76ers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The 76ers improved to 8-16 on the season with a 121-108 road win over the Hornets on Monday. Philadelphia, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 229 points went over the 218.5-point line.</p> <p>Philadelphia started strong, leading 31-23 after the 1st quarter, but Charlotte closed the gap by taking the 2nd quarter 26-23. The 76ers pulled away with a 41-30 3rd quarter, going up 95-79. The Hornets made a 10-0 run in the 4th, but the 76ers held on to secure the win.</p><p>Tyrese Maxey and Paul George combined for 12 threes in the 76ers' 121-108 win over the Hornets, with each hitting 6 from deep. Maxey finished with 40 points, adding 12 in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 4th. George contributed 33 points, 15 of which came in the opening period, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Philadelphia hit 16 threes as a team, shooting 42.1% from long range and 51.2% overall. Kelly Oubre chipped in 19 points, scoring 9 in the final quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 108 points, the 76ers’ defense did enough to secure the win over the Hornets. Philadelphia allowed 23 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but Charlotte scored 30 in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th. The Hornets shot 50% from the field.</p> <p>Philadelphia limited Charlotte’s three-point shooting, holding them to 31% from beyond the arc with 12 made threes. The Hornets also went 12/21 from the free-throw line. The 76ers finished with 14 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Maple Leafs versus the Wild? The puck drops at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Wild are favored by -1.5 against the Maple Leafs.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Maple Leafs winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (+100)</li><li>The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Toronto's 4-2 loss to the Blues dropped their record to 6-5-1. The Maple Leafs were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number.</p> 

<p>Toronto led 1-0 after the first period, but the Blues responded with four unanswered goals, including an empty-netter. Mitchell Marner scored first for the Maple Leafs, with Steven Lorentz adding their second goal in the third period.</p><p>Toronto's offense was limited to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to the Blues. Mitchell Marner opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Steven Lorentz added his second goal in the third period. The Maple Leafs fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play.</p> <p>Toronto had 11 giveaways and managed 7 takeaways. Conor Timmins picked up his third assist of the season, while David Kampf added his second and Jake McCabe notched his fifth assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs struggled after taking an early lead, allowing three straight goals to the Blues, starting at 16:31 in the second period. Joseph Woll made 20 saves with a save percentage of 87%, and the Leafs' defense finished with 7 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Will the Wild Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-3 win over the Lightning, the Wild improved to 7-1-2 this season. Minnesota, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line, and the total of 8 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Wild tied it up early in the second and took the lead in the third. Four different players contributed to the scoring, with Kirill Kaprizov netting two goals, including one of the team’s two empty-netters.</p><p>Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, including his 8th goal of the season on an empty net, in the Wild's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay. He was perfect on his two shots on goal and also added his 14th assist. Matt Boldy netted his 6th goal, while Brock Faber scored for the second time this season. Joel Eriksson Ek got things going with his 5th goal, which came late in the second period.</p> <p>Minnesota took 22 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Two of their four third-period goals were empty-netters.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to improve after allowing the first goal just 45 seconds into the game and another late in the 3rd period. Filip Gustavsson finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage, while the Wild's defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 11/3/24

<p>At 9:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-139) will host the Knicks (+117) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are 16-10 and 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while the Timberwolves are 14-11 and 7th in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves are favored by 2.5 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line for the game is 214.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on TNT.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 9:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-130 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Knicks Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 16-10 on the season with a 100-91 win over the Magic on Sunday. New York, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 191 points fell well short of the 213.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>After a 22-22 tie in the 1st quarter, the Knicks took control by outscoring the Magic 29-19 in the 2nd quarter. Orlando edged New York 26-24 in the 3rd, but the Knicks entered the 4th with a 75-67 lead and held on by winning the final quarter 25-24.</p><p>Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a win over the Magic, scoring 31 points, including 10 in both the 1st and 4th quarters. He also hit 4 threes at a 50% rate. Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 22 rebounds, with 11 points in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>The Knicks shot 46.5% from the field, making 10 threes at a 41.7% clip. Mikal Bridges contributed 17 points, shooting 63.6% from the floor.</p><p>The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Magic to just 91 points in their win on Sunday. New York was especially effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 19 points. Overall, the Knicks kept the Magic in check, giving up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th.</p> <p>New York limited Orlando to 41% shooting from the field, including just 9 made threes on 30% shooting. The Magic went to the line 13 times, making 10 free throws. The Knicks also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Timberwolves Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 106-92 win over the Spurs on Sunday, the Timberwolves improved to 14-11 on the season. Minnesota, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the 14-point victory. The game’s total of 198 points fell short of the 214.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>After an 11-0 run early in the game, the Timberwolves took control, leading 25-14. They extended their lead by holding the Spurs to 18 points in the 2nd quarter. Although San Antonio outscored Minnesota 33-24 in the 3rd, the Timberwolves responded by winning the 4th quarter 30-22.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Spurs, scoring 26 points with 5 rebounds and 3 made threes at 42.9% efficiency. Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 17 points, while Jaden McDaniels added 12 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 2 threes at 100%.</p> <p>The Timberwolves shot just 40% from the field and made 12 threes at 34.3%. Edwards scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, while McDaniels added 7 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Timberwolves put together a strong defensive performance on Sunday, holding the Spurs to just 92 points. They were especially effective in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing only 19 and 18 points, respectively. Minnesota gave up 33 points in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, allowing 22 points to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Timberwolves limited the Spurs to 40% shooting from the field, including just 24% from beyond the arc, where San Antonio made 11 threes. Minnesota also sent the Spurs to the free-throw line only 9 times. The Timberwolves finished with 11 steals and 4 blocked shots.</p>

New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>The Seahawks are favored on the road with a money line of -188 as they take on the Bears at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th. The Bears' money line odds are +157, and the point spread has the Seahawks -3.5. The over/under line is set at 43 points. This week 17 NFC matchup is being televised by AMZN.</p><h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 19 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the Seahawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bears at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Seattle heads into week 17 looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 30-13 loss to the Packers in week 15 and a 27-24 loss to the Vikings in week 16. The Seahawks are now 8-7, putting them 2nd in the NFC West and 9th in the conference. Our projections give them an 18.6% chance of making the playoffs and the same odds of winning the division.</p> <p>Seattle currently ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings and has a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game. Against the spread, they are 6-8-1 this season, with a 5-6 record as underdogs and a 1-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.6) and 14th in yards per game (336.4). Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 6th in pass attempts and 4th in passing yards per game. However, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 22nd in the league, converting 36.6% of their attempts, but they are 5th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Geno Smith threw for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions against the Vikings. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 8 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III had 8 carries for 31 yards. Seattle scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 in the 4th but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 10 attempts.</p><p>In their 27-24 loss to the Vikings, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled on third downs, allowing a 25% conversion rate. Despite holding Minnesota to 81 yards rushing on 24 attempts, Seattle gave up 217 yards through the air. The Seahawks did have three sacks and limited the Vikings to a 3.4 yards per attempt rushing average.<p></p>Seattle's defense gave up 298 total yards and allowed the Vikings to convert 37.1% of their third downs. The Seahawks also allowed two more tackles for loss and lost the QB hit differential in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bears Going Win In At Upset At Soldier Field</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, which includes a 34-17 home loss to the Lions in week 16. This dropped Chicago to 4-11 on the season, and they now sit 22nd in our power rankings. The Bears are 4th in the NFC North and 14th in the conference, with their playoff chances at 0.0%.</p> <p>Chicago is 7-7-1 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their average scoring margin this season is -3.9 points per game. The Bears’ O/U record is 6-9, with their games averaging 41.7 points compared to an O/U line of 43.2.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.9 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. They are 31st in total yards, with 294.5 per game, and 27th in passing yards, averaging 191.3 per game, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 25th in rushing yards per game, with 103.2, on 25.5 attempts per game. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 31.7% of the time, but they are 4th in the league in red zone conversion percentage, scoring on 45.7% of their trips.</p> <p>Caleb Williams has been playing well, throwing for 334 yards (26/40) and 2 touchdowns in week 16, without an interception. Keenan Allen had 9 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Lions. Williams also led the team in rushing, with 34 yards on 6 carries.</p><p>In their 34-17 loss to the Lions, the Bears' defense struggled to get off the field, as the Lions converted 58.3% of their third down attempts. Chicago allowed 329 passing yards on 23 completions, with Detroit averaging 10.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Bears' defense managed just one sack and allowed three passing touchdowns.<p></p>On the ground, the Bears gave up 146 rushing yards to the Lions on 32 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Chicago's defense allowed Detroit to finish with 475 total yards in the game.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Blackhawks and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 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 Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Sabres picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Blackhawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Chicago picked up a 4-2 road win over the Ducks, bringing their record to 12-21-2. The Blackhawks, as underdogs on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season as the Blackhawks scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for Chicago, followed by Teuvo Teravainen’s 4th goal on a power play. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, also on a power play.</p> <p>Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95.0% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 win. Defensively, Chicago had 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks allowed both of Anaheim's goals in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Buffalo Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres are now 12-19-4 this season. Buffalo held an early lead, scoring at 11:39 in the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Buffalo was the underdog on the puck line, and their offense came from Alex Tuch, who scored a short-handed goal. The Sabres had 32 shots on goal but failed to score again. They also struggled with giveaways, committing 13 in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the lone goal, his fifth of the season. Tuch's goal came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period, and was unassisted.</p> <p>The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again. They had 13 giveaways and were held scoreless in the second and third periods.</p><p>Defensively, the Sabres will look to bounce back after giving up two second-period goals to the Red Wings, both on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Blue Jackets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The Bruins are favored by -1.5 in this Eastern conference contest against the Blue Jackets. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+135)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Boston improved to 19-13-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins were favored on the puck line and covered with the victory. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that number.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, starting with Justin Brazeau’s goal at 3:23. Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57, giving the Bruins all the scoring they needed.</p><p>Boston’s offense got off to a quick start in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark of the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists, including Brad Marchand’s 7th and Elias Lindholm’s 6th of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Can Columbus Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 14-15-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but the Capitals kept the pressure on throughout the game.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways in the game. Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese picked up his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, including one just 56 seconds in. They allowed two more goals later in the game, one at 4:51 in the second period and another at 18:34 in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, while the Blue Jackets' defense recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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<p>The Bulldogs and Aggies are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Aggies will host the game at Reed Arena in College Station, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Texas A&M is favored by -1.5 vs. Mississippi State in a Southeastern conference matchup.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M Aggies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Mississippi State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Mississippi State heads into this game as the underdog, as they have been in seven of their 29 games this season. They have gone 2-5 in those games, and they are coming off a 78-63 loss to Auburn.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Bulldogs have gone 6-7, and their average scoring margin is +2.1 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6.</p><p>Mississippi State has an ATS record of 14-14-1 this season and is 2-5 vs. the spread as the underdog. On the road, the Bulldogs have gone 6-7 vs. the spread this year and are 4-6 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Mississippi State's over/under record for the season is 13-15-1. Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (141.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Mississippi State offense put up just 63 points vs. the Auburn Tigers. Overall, they are now averaging 75 points per game which is 159th in the country. Leading Mississippi State in scoring vs. Auburn was Josh Hubbard with his 23 points. Tolu Smith also added 14 points for the Bulldogs.</p><p>The Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 87th nationally, allowing an average of 68.7 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Mississippi State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Auburn knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 78 points.</p><h3>Can the Aggies Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Georgia, the Texas A&M Aggies will look to improve their home record to 11-6 when they take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. So far this season, the Aggies have been favored in 21 games, going 13-8 in those contests.</p>

<p>At home, Texas A&M has gone 6-4 over their last 10 games, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five. On the season, the Aggies have an average scoring margin of +7.5 points per game at home, compared to -2.4 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Texas A&M has gone just 8-13 against the spread. At home, the Aggies are 6-10 vs. the spread and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have a mark of 3-7 ATS. In their last 10 home games, Texas A&M has an ATS record of just 2-8.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Texas A&M games is 16-13 and today's line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (143.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. For the year, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Aggies' offense tallied 70 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72.9 points per game. Offensively, the Aggies have a season long field goal percentage of 39%, which is 394th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 406th in percentage and 272nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Aggies' defense is presently ranked 114th nationally, allowing an average of 69.9 points per contest. So far, the Texas A&M defense is giving up an average of 9.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.4 times per game (380th).</p>

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<p>On Tuesday at 7:07 PM, the Phillies and Blue Jays will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, and the Phillies are the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -106 compared to the Blue Jays at -113.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is 81-56 and they have won two straight, and they are first in the NL East. Toronto is 5th in the AL East with a record of 67-72. Chris Bassitt will start for the Blue Jays, while the Phillies are sending Tyler Phillips to the mound.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -113</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Tuesday, September 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Phillies's offense was carried by Nick Castellanos in their most recent game vs. the Braves. Castellanos went 2/5 with three RBIs and a run scored. The Phillies really broke things open with a three-run 6th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Phillies were the slight underdog at -128.</p>

<p>Aaron Nola started for the Phillies, going six innings and giving up just two runs on four hits. He only had nine K's in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Philadelphia heads into today's road matchup vs. the Blue Jays having taken three of four games in their series vs. the Braves. Currently, the Phillies lead the NL East by seven games over the Braves, and they have an overall record of 81-56. They have gone 23-15 against other teams in the NL East.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies have been strong this year, going 47-25. On the road, they are just above .500 at 34-31. As the favorite, the Phillies are 69-41 this year, and they are 12-15 as the underdog. The team is currently on a two-game winning streak, and they have won three straight series.</p><p>When betting the Phillies on the run line this season, it's been a coin flip as they are 66-71. They have been slightly better on the road at 33-32, where they have covered the run line in two straight games. Their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game, but they have been outscored by 3.7 runs per game in their losses.</p><p>The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road today facing the Toronto Blue Jays. The O/U line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is slightly lower than their season average of 8.8 runs per game. The Phillies have a 63-67 O/U record this season, and their games have had an average O/U line of 8 runs. When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 12-13. So far this season, 30.7% of their games have had higher O/U lines than 8.5 runs, and their current O/U streak is under 2 games.</p><p>Right-hander Tyler Phillips gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Blue Jays on the road. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 5.50. Phillips' WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 36 innings of work, he has allowed a total of seven home runs. Phillips is coming off a start in which he gave up five earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game as one of the league's top-scoring offenses, averaging 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.1 runs per game. Overall, the Phillies are 4th in team batting average and have the league's 6th best on-base percentage. As a team, they are also 6th in slugging and OPS.</p>

<p>Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are the Phillies' top power threats, with Harper ranking 2nd on the team with 26 homers and Schwarber leading the club with 28. Alec Bohm has been a consistent hitter for the Phillies, batting .290 for the season. Over his last eight games, Harper is hitting .393.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Twins with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Twins scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th. Toronto was the +227 underdog going into this road game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Blue Jays only had three fewer hits than the Twins but scored just three runs. All of their runs came in the 1st inning. Ernie Clement had a big game, going 2/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Toronto is 67-72 overall, putting them 5th in the AL East, 13.5 games behind the Yankees for the division lead. The Blue Jays are 20-26 against other teams in the AL East. At home, they are 34-33 this season and 33-39 on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Blue Jays have gone 41-27 this year, and they are 26-45 as the underdog. Toronto has won four straight games at home, and their overall series record is 16-22-6. They dropped two of three in their series vs. the Twins.</p><p>When the Blue Jays win, they do so by an average of 3.3 runs per game. That's a big reason why they are 71-68 against the run line this season. However, they are just 25-42 against the run line at home, where they are outscored by an average of 0.7 runs per game. On the road, they are 46-26 against the run line, where they are outscored by an average of 0.1 runs per game. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 2-0 as an underdog against the run line in those games. Overall, they are 40-31 against the run line as an underdog and 31-37 as a favorite.</p><p>The Blue Jays are home against the Phillies tonight, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Toronto's games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 73-63. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 22-19. So far, 20.1% of their games have had an over/under line set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today and comes in with a record of 9-13 and an ERA of 4.27. Bassitt has made 27 starts this season and has pitched well at home, coming in with a record of 6-7 and an ERA of 5.85. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run on five hits. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Bassitt's ERA for the month of August is 4.50.</p><p>For the season, the Blue Jays are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been an average hitting team this season, coming in with a team batting average of .241. Toronto has been good at avoiding strikeouts this season and are 8th in the league in walks. As a team, they are 20th in home runs.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the league's top hitters this season, batting .324 with 27 home runs and 89 RBIs. Over his last eight games, he has gone 14/31. George Springer is 2nd on the team with 19 homers but is batting just .216 for the season. Addison Barger has been hot of late, going 12/36 with three homers over his last 10 games.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/3/24

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<p>The Wildcats and Hoyas are set to face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Hoyas will host the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. In this Big East matchup, Villanova is favored by -10 vs. Georgetown. The over/under for the game is 139.5 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +10</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Not only will Georgetown pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Villanova Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>For the season, Villanova has a record of 13-11, including a 6-7 mark in Big East play. On the road, the Wildcats have gone just 3-6, and they enter this game on a four-game losing streak away from home.</p>

<p>So far this season, Villanova has been the favorite in 17 of their 24 games, going 11-6 in those contests. In their most recent game, the Wildcats defeated Seton Hall by a score of 80-54.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Villanova has gone 9-8 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-5-1 and over their last 10 road games, they are 3-6-1 vs. the spread. In their last three road games, the Wildcats are 0-2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is slightly lower than the average over/under line in Villanova's games this season (139.4). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 120 points.</p><p>Villanova is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 80 points vs. Seton Hall. This figure is more than their season average of 72.5 points per game. The team's top scorer is Eric Dixon, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15.8, while TJ Bamba also maintains a PPG average of 10.5 leading up to the game.</p><p>In the current season, the Villanova defense has excelled, sitting 47th in the nation by allowing 66.5 points per game. Against Seton Hall, the Wildcats' defense gave up 54 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Seton Hall only made 6 free-throws.</p><h3>Does Georgetown Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Georgetown enters this game as a 10-point underdog, and they are hoping to end their nine-game losing streak. So far, the Hoyas have gone 8-16 overall and 1-12 in Big East games.</p>

<p>At home this season, Georgetown has gone 7-8, and they are coming off a 94-72 loss to Creighton. Over their last 10 games at home, the Hoyas have gone just 3-7.</p><p>As the underdog, Georgetown has gone 8-8 against the spread this season. At home, their ATS mark is 4-11. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hoyas are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, Georgetown is 0-3 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Georgetown games is 14-10. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 144.2 and their matchups have averaged 148.8 points. Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and over their last 10 games, the over/under record is 8-2.</p><p>The Georgetown offense is coming off a game in which they scored 72 points vs. Creighton. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.6% while connecting on 7 threes. Jayden Epps is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.5 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Dontrez Styles brings a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Hoyas' defense is positioned 286th in the country, permitting 77.2 points per game. In their previous game vs. Creighton, the Bluejays finished with a field goal percentage of 58% and a total of 94 points vs. Georgetown.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Georgetown Hoyas Betting Pick & Prediction 2/16/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Sabres. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Sabres being favored by -1.5 at home against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS 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 Wednesday, March 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Senators to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Senators Make it Happen in Buffalo?</h3><p><p>As the season winds down, the Ottawa Senators find themselves in 15th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-36-4. In the Atlantic Division, Ottawa is in 8th place. Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone 5-5, and their current win streak is two games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Ottawa has gone 11-20-2 and are 15-20-4 when they are the underdog. Over their last five games, the Senators are 2-3, and in games against other Eastern Conference teams, they have gone 22-19.</p></p><p>On the road this season, Ottawa has a puck line record of 14-19, and their overall puck line record is 31-39. Across their last ten games, the Senators have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>So far this year, Ottawa has 20 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of -.3 goals per game. Their puck line record as the underdog is 22-17, and they have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games.</p> <p>On average, Ottawa's games have finished with 6.8 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Senators come in with an over/under record of 38-29-3.</p><p>The Senators are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>Offensively, the Senators come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 13th position in the league. So far this year, the Senators are 18-23 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-13 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>The leading scorer for Ottawa's offense is Brady Tkachuk. Coming into the game he has 31 goals, ranking 21st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 30 assists so far.</p><p>Buffalo defense takes on the Senators ranked 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29 shots per game against Buffalo. They also are 8th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Buffalo, goalie Joonas Korpisalo has started 41 games in this season. His current record is 17-21, and his save percentage stands at 0.864%.</p><h3>Will Buffalo Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p><p>Buffalo enters today's game with a record of 34-33-5 and are 12th in the Eastern Conference. In their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 5-5, and they have lost two straight games when they have been the underdog. At home, Buffalo is 17-17-1 and have won three straight games.</p>

<p>For the season, the Sabres have been the favorite in 26 of their 72 games and have gone 15-10-1 in those games. Against Eastern Conference teams, Buffalo has gone 19-22, and they have gone 10-11 in Atlantic Division games.</p></p><p>Buffalo enters the game with a puck line record of 40-32 overall and 17-18 at home. So far this season, the team's average scoring margin is at .0 goals per game, and they have 23 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Over their last three games, the Sabres have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line, and their home puck line record for the season is at 6-4 in their last ten games. Buffalo has been the underdog in 46 games and has a puck line mark of 31-15 when in that role.</p> <p>This season, Buffalo's games are averaging 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Sabres currently have an over/under record of 28-42-2.</p><p>The Senators are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>On offense, the Sabres are averaging 3 goals per game which is 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. The Buffalo offense is ranked 29th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 17th in the NHL.</p><p>Buffalo's leading goal scorer is JJ Peterka. So far this season, he has 24 goals, placing him 57th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 20 assists so far.</p><p>The Sabres defense is currently 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29 shots per game against Buffalo. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 8th with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets the start and has made 43 starts this season. His record at this point is 24-18, and his save percentage is 0.873%.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 3/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tar Heels and Seminoles. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. Get ready to place your bets! North Carolina is favored by -6.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference matchup the against Florida State. The over/under for the game is set at 153.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Seminoles.</li><li>Not only will Florida State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina is 16-3 overall and 8-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Tar Heels have won nine straight games and are 15-2 when favored this season.</p>

<p>On the road, North Carolina is 5-2 this season with an average scoring margin of +6.1 points per game. The Tar Heels have won their last five road games and are 7-3 in their last 10.</p><p>North Carolina has an ATS record of 12-7 this season and they are 11-6 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153.5 is similar to the average over/under line in North Carolina games this season (153.7). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line, including two of their last three. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points compared to their season average of 152.6.</p><p>The North Carolina offense is coming off a game in which they scored 85 points vs. Wake Forest. Overall their field goal percentage was 52.5% while connecting on 5 threes. The team's top scorer is RJ Davis, who enters today's matchup with an average of 21, while Armando Bacot also carries a PPG average of 14.1 into the game.</p><p>The Tar Heels' defense is presently ranked 95th nationally, allowing an average of 69.1 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Florida State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 27.6%.</p><h3>Can the Seminoles Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Florida State enters this game as a 6.5-point underdog, and they are 5-3 when they are the underdog this season. At home, the Seminoles are 8-4 this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +6.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, Florida State has gone 6-4, and they are coming off an 85-69 win over Syracuse. So far this season, they have gone 12-7, including a 6-2 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference games.</p><p>As the underdog, Florida State has a solid ATS mark of 6-2 this season. They are 11-7-1 overall vs. the spread in 2019-20. At home, the Seminoles have gone 6-5-1 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 ATS mark as the underdog is 7-3. In their last 5 games as the underdog, FSU is 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida State's over/under record for the season currently sits at 11-7-1, and today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (150.7). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line, including two of their last three matchups. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Florida State finished with 85 points in their game against Syracuse. This total surpasses their season-average of 77 points per game. Jamir Watkins was the leading scorer for the Seminoles, putting up 27 points. In addition, Amir Spears contributed 13 points.</p><p>At present, the Seminoles' defense is nationally ranked 194th, allowing 73.3 points per game. In today's game vs. North Carolina, the Florida State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Florida State made 22 free-throws vs. the Seminoles.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>The Crusaders and Mountain Hawks are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mountain Hawks will host the game at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 148 points, and the Mountain Hawks are the home favorites against the Crusaders in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stabler Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Mountain Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Lehigh winning straight-up, we like Holy Cross at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Holy Cross Pull Off A Win at Stabler Arena?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Navy by a score of 80-70, Holy Cross is now 3-13 on the season and have lost nine games in a row. They are also 0-3 in Patriot League action compared to their 3-10 non-conference record.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Crusaders have gone 1-13, and they are 2-8 on the road this year. Their average margin of defeat on the road is -14.1 points per game.</p><p>Against the spread, Holy Cross has gone just 4-11 this season. On the road, they are 4-6 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Crusaders have an ATS mark of 3-11 this year and are just 1-9 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 148 is higher than the average OU line of 139.7 in Holy Cross games this season. Their over/under record for the year is 8-7. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 134 points. For the season, the average scoring total in their games is 141.4 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Crusaders' offense finished with 70 points, which is right in line with their current average of 65.3 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Joseph Octave with 20 points. Will Batchelder also added 15 points for the Crusaders.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Holy Cross is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.5 points per game (268th). So far, the Holy Cross defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.2 times per game (584th).</p><h3>Do the Mountain Hawks Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Lehigh enters today's game with a 4-10 record, including a 1-2 mark in Patriot League action. At home, the Mountain Hawks are 0-3, and they have lost three straight games at home.</p>

<p>On the season, Lehigh has been an underdog in eight of its games, going 1-7 in those contests. As the favorite, the Mountain Hawks have a record of 1-3.</p><p>Lehigh's ATS record this season is 7-5. As the favorite, the Mountain Hawks have gone 1-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Lehigh is 4-6 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 1-2 this season and over their last three home games, they are 0-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Lehigh's over/under record for the season is 6-6 and today's line of 148 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points and their OU record in those games is 2-1. So far, 7 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 148.</p><p>The Lehigh offense is coming off a game in which they scored 80 points vs. Bucknell. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.6% while connecting on 7 threes. Jalin Sinclair led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Bube Momah contributed 19 points for the Mountain Hawks.</p><p>The Mountain Hawks' defense is presently ranked 238th nationally, allowing an average of 74.7 points per contest. So far, the Lehigh defense is giving up an average of 6.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.2 times per game (588th).</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

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