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<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>From Citi Field in New York, the Athletics and Mets face off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for this one is 7:10 PM ET, and NSPCA is carrying it on TV. The Mets are the heavy favorites on the money line at -173, while the Athletics have a line of +140. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Paul Blackburn is starting for the Athletics, and he is facing off against Ross Stripling for the Mets. Oakland comes in with a record of 50-69, while the Mets are 61-57. New York is currently on a three-game losing streak, while the Athletics have won two in a row. The Athletics are in 5th place in the AL West, and the Mets are 3rd in the NL East.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -173</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Tuesday, August 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the Blue Jays with an 8-4 win on the road. Oakland was the +133 underdog going into this matchup. It was a six-run 1st inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Blue Jays could only score four runs, all of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>JP Sears put together a good start for the Athletics, going seven innings and giving up just three earned runs, and picking up the win. Oakland's offense was carried by JJ Bleday, who went 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>The Athletics come into today's road matchup vs. the Mets with an overall record of 50-69, putting them 5th in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Astros by 13.5 games in the division. Oakland has gone 16-20 in divisional matchups this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Athletics have gone 29-30 at home compared to a 21-39 mark on the road. They have won two straight games, and this came after taking the final two games of their series vs. the Blue Jays. Oakland's overall series record is 15-21-2 this year.</p><p>When it comes to run line betting, the Oakland Athletics have been a solid choice this season, going 63-56 overall. They have been especially good as the underdog, going 57-47, and have covered the run line in two straight games. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.5, while it drops to -3.6 in losing games.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road against the New York Mets today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for A's games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 53-64. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 15-13-1. Overall, 51.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs.</p><p>Ross Stripling gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Mets on the road. So far this season, he has made 14 starts and has a record of 2-11. Stripling's ERA is 5.72, and he has pitched much better on the road, coming in with a record of 1-5 and an ERA of 5.42. At home, his ERA is 8.82. In his last outing, Stripling gave up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. He took the loss in that game. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Overall, they are one of the league's top power-hitting teams, but are batting just .231 as a team. Oakland also has a lot of work to do in terms of cutting down on strikeouts, as they are 26th in the league in this category.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .291 with a team-high 29 home runs and 83 RBIs. Zack Gelof has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/21 in his last six games, with two homers in that stretch. Shea Langeliers comes into the game with 21 homers but is batting just .217 for the season.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>New York closed out their series vs. the Mariners with a 12-1 loss. Heading into the game, the Mets were the slight favorite at +106 on the money line. Things really got away from the Mets in the 5th inning, as the Mariners scored three runs in the inning. New York's offense scored their only run in the 6th.</p>

<p>Luis Severino had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on six hits and issuing two walks. Jeff McNeil hit a homer for the Mets but went just 1/3. Francisco Lindor scored the team's only other run, going 2/4 at the plate.</p><p>The Mets will host the Athletics today with an overall record of 61-57, which has them 3rd in the NL East. They are eight games behind the Phillies for the division lead. New York heads into today's game having dropped three straight games, and they are just 4-6 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 30-29 this year and 31-28 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets have gone 38-31 this year and 23-26 as the underdog. New York has won two straight games when favored. So far, their overall series record is 19-15-7, and they lost their most recent series vs. the Mariners.</p><p>When the Mets win, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game, while their losses come by an average of 3.5 runs. Their run line record is 56-62 on the season, and they have covered in two straight games. At home, they are 25-34 against the run line, while on the road, they are 31-28. As the underdog, they are 28-21 against the run line, compared to 28-41 as the favorite.</p><p>The Mets have played in 64 games with over/under lines set at 8 runs this season, and the over has hit in 13 of those contests. Their games have featured an average of 9.3 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 59-55.</p><p>New York is sending Paul Blackburn to the mound today, and he is coming off a start in which he didn't factor into the decision. Against the Rockies on August 7th, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits. Looking back further, Blackburn has picked up the win in two straight outings. He has made 11 appearances this year and has a record of 5-2, along with an ERA of 3.86. Opponents are batting .229 off the right-hander this year. Blackburn has made six quality starts and is averaging 7.14 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. At home, they are averaging 4.5 runs per game and 5 runs per game on the road. As a team, they are batting .249, which is 10th in the league, and are also near the top of the league in home runs. Over their last six games, Francisco Lindor has gone 10/27, while Pete Alonso has two homers in this stretch but is batting just .217.</p>

<p>For the season, Alonso is batting .240 with a team-high 25 homers, while Lindor is hitting .260 with 22 homers. Lindor's 67 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Lindor is also on a six-game hitting streak, while Jesse Winker has a three-game streak going.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 8/13/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500 to 15-14-5. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring their first two goals. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s late tally.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fourth of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte chipped in with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each of the first two periods before Lizotte’s late goal sealed the 3-1 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed just one goal, which came at 5:32 into the 3rd period. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 21-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net three times. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but coming up empty. They had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score on the power play and didn’t record any shorthanded or empty-net goals. The team’s record now stands at 21-11-3 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Two of the league's best at killing off power plays, the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils clash at the Prudential Center. This divisional matchup will get started at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 12, and it will be shown live on MSG Network.
<h2>Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils Odds</h2>
New Jersey (+155) is entering this one as the underdog to Carolina (-175) and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under (O/U) at an even 6 goals. The odds for betting the total stand at -110 money on the over and -110 on the under.

Though the team is 38-30 straight up (SU) this season, Carolina has actually lost 2.6 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 68 regular season matches, 35 of its games have gone under the total, while 33 have gone over and none have pushed. As an away team this season, the Canes are 19-16 SU.

Carolina has converted on 22.2 percent of its power play chances this year, a figure that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, it has the fourth-best penalty kill in the league, and the team's successfully killed off 84.0 percent of its penalties.

For the team as a whole, the Canes have been sent to the penalty box 4.1 times per game overall this season, and 5.4 per game over its last five on the road. The team's been forced to stave off opponent power plays an unhealthy 13.6 minutes per game over their last five outings.

Sporting a .905 save percentage and 24.7 saves per game, Petr Mrazek (22-18-2) has been the top option in goal for Carolina this season. If Carolina decides to rest him, however, head coach Rod Brind Amour might go with James Reimer (15-10-2 record, .914 save percentage, 2.66 goals against average).

Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen will both spearhead the attack for the visiting Hurricanes. Aho (66 points) has tallied 38 goals and 28 assists, and has recorded multiple points 15 times. Teravainen has 15 goals and 48 assists to his nameand has notched at least one point in 43 games.

Over on the other bench, New Jersey is 28-41 straight up (SU) and has lost 5.5 units for moneyline bettors this year. 35 of its games have gone over the total, while 33 have gone under and just one has pushed. This season, the team is 13-21 SU at home.

The Devils have converted on just 18.4 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked eighth overall, and it's successfully killed off 82.4 percent of all penalties.

Devils players have been sent to the penalty box 3.9 times per game this season, and 2.8 per game over their last five contests. The team's been forced to kill penalties just 5.6 minutes per game over their last five outings.

MacKenzie Blackwood has stopped 28.3 shots per game as the primary selection in the crease for the Devils. Blackwood has 22 wins, 25 losses, and eight OT losses to his credit and has registered a mediocre 2.77 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this season.

The Devils will be led on offense by Kyle Palmieri (25 goals, 20 assists).
<h3>Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils Betting Picks</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free NHL Pick:</a> SU Winner – Hurricanes, O/U – Under
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Betting Trends

Carolina is 5-0 in games decided by a shootout this season while New Jersey is 4-6 in shootouts.

For both of these teams, the total has gone over in three of their past five matches.

The Hurricanes have averaged the league's third-most shots on goal (33.3) and New Jersey has attempted the 23rd-most (only 30.7).

Over New Jersey's last ten outings, six of them have been decided by two or more goals (the team is 4-2 in those games).

Carolina skaters created 26.7 hits per game last season, while the Devils accounted for 23.5 hits per contest.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils Betting Pick 3/12/20

<p>The Bengals are favored at -331 on the money line as they host the Browns at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Browns are +262 on the money line, and the point spread has the Bengals favored by -7 points. The over/under line is set at 48 points for this AFC North matchup, which is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Browns +7</p><p>This game will be played at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND BROWNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Browns winning this one by a score of 32 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Browns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 48 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Browns Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 3-11 record, the Browns sit 4th in the AFC North and 25th in our power rankings. They’ve lost three straight, including a 21-7 defeat to the Chiefs in week 15. Cleveland was a 4-point underdog in that game but couldn’t cover the spread, and they are now 4-10 ATS this season.</p> <p>Our projections give the Browns a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Their O/U record is 6-8, with the under hitting in two consecutive games.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17.1 points per game (27th in the NFL) and 309.6 yards per game (22nd). Despite leading the league in passing attempts, they are 17th in passing yards per game, with 217.5. On the ground, Cleveland ranks 25th in rushing attempts and 27th in rushing yards, averaging 92.1 per game. They have struggled on third down, converting just 28.6% of their attempts, which ranks 30th in the league, but they lead the NFL in red zone conversion percentage at 64.3%.</p> <p>Jameis Winston threw for 146 yards and 3 interceptions in week 15 against the Chiefs, after passing for 212 yards in week 14 and 497 yards in week 13. Jerry Jeudy had 11 catches for 108 yards in week 15, while Jerome Ford led the team with 84 rushing yards on 7 carries. Cleveland was shut out in the first half against Kansas City, scoring their only points with a 7-point third quarter.</p><p>In their 21-7 loss to the Chiefs, the Browns' defense allowed two passing touchdowns and held Kansas City to 179 yards passing. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 132 yards on 35 attempts. Cleveland's defense didn't record any sacks in the game and allowed the Chiefs to convert on 38.9% of their third down attempts.<p></p>The Browns' defense limited the Chiefs to 4.5 yards per pass attempt and 311 total yards. Despite this, they couldn't generate enough pressure, as they failed to record any sacks and allowed the Chiefs to control the game on the ground.</p><h3>Are The Bengals Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With two straight wins, the Bengals now sit at 6-8, putting them 3rd in the AFC North. After a week 13 loss to the Steelers, Cincinnati bounced back with road wins over the Cowboys (27-20) and Titans (37-27). They were favored in both games, covering the spread each time, including a 10-point win over Tennessee as 6-point favorites.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Bengals have a +0.9 scoring margin and are 8-6 against the spread. Their O/U record is 10-4, with their games averaging 56.1 points. Cincinnati is 17th in our power rankings and has a 6% chance of making the playoffs.</p><p>Joe Burrow has been on a roll, throwing for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 15 against the Titans, following a 369-yard, 3-touchdown performance in week 14 and 309 yards with 3 touchdowns in week 13. In his last game, he completed 26 of 37 passes but had 2 interceptions. Ja’Marr Chase had 9 catches for 94 yards in week 15, after a 177-yard, 2-touchdown game in week 14. Chase Brown rushed for 97 yards on 25 carries in week 15.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Bengals rank 5th in the NFL in points per game (28.5) and lead the league in passing yards per game with 271.4. They are 4th in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 47.5%, but rank 24th in red zone conversion percentage. Cincinnati is 6th in our offensive power rankings.</p><p>In the Bengals' 37-27 win over the Titans, their defense came up with four interceptions despite allowing 291 passing yards. Tennessee completed 76.3% of their passes and converted 62.5% of their third down attempts. Cincinnati's run defense was solid, allowing just 83 yards on 26 attempts (3.2 yards per attempt). They also forced one sack and had four tackles for loss.<p></p>The Bengals' secondary gave up two passing touchdowns in the game. Even though they allowed some big plays through the air, the four interceptions were crucial in helping secure the win.</p>

Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Racers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Racers at CFSB Center in Murray, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 131.5 points, and Murray State is favored by -7 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS MURRAY STATE RACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +7</p><p>This game will be played at CFSB Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Racers.</li><li>Even though we have Murray State winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Illinois State Win on the Road?</h3><p>Illinois State will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Murray State. The Redbirds are 10-11 overall, including a 4-6 record in Missouri Valley Conference play. On the road, Illinois State is just 2-7 this season.</p>

<p>For the year, the Redbirds have been the underdog in 10 of their 21 games, going 3-7 in those matchups. In their last game, Illinois State lost to Evansville by a score of 58-54.</p><p>As the underdog, Illinois State has an ATS record of just 3-7 this season and they are just 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games as the underdog. On the road, the Redbirds have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread this year and they are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Illinois State's games this year (140.6). So far, the over/under record in their games is 8-12. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 127 points and during their last five games, the average scoring total is 125 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 66.3 points per game, Illinois State struggled in their previous game. Against Evansville, the Redbirds scored 54 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 32%. The team's top scorer is Darius Burford, who enters today's matchup with an average of 13.7, while Myles Foster also carries a PPG average of 10.9 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Redbirds' defense is ranked 88th in the country at 68.0 points per contest. The Illinois State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 58 points and allowed Evansville to connect on 3 threes.</p><h3>Can Murray State Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After losing their third straight game, Murray State will look to get back on track when they host Illinois State. So far this season, the Racers have gone 4-7 at home compared to 3-6 on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, Murray State has an 8-13 record, including a 5-5 mark in Missouri Valley Conference action. For the year, the Racers have been favored in nine games, going 3-6 in those contests.</p><p>This season, Murray State has an ATS record of 9-11 and they are 3-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Racers have gone 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Murray State games is 8-12, and today's over/under line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (143). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 128 points.</p><p>Murray State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 58 points against Southern Illinois. In that game, they made 7/16 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 47.8%. In terms of offense, the Racers have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 223rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 244th in percentage and 226th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Murray State defense is giving up an average of 69.3 points per contest. Against Southern Illinois, the Racers' defense gave up 60 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Southern Illinois only made 7 free-throws.</p>

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