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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Dolphins and Knights face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Knights are hosting the game at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCF as the -15.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Even though we have UCF winning straight-up, we like Jacksonville at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Dolphins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jacksonville improved to 4-5 on the season with a 60-52 home win over East Tennessee State on Saturday, December 14th. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Dolphins not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Jacksonville led 36-24 at halftime but allowed 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 24. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 148-point O/U line.</p><p>Jacksonville's offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 51.5% of their two-point attempts (17/33) and hit 30% from beyond the arc (6/20), while going 8-for-11 (72.7%) at the free-throw line.</p> <p>Robert McCray V led the way with 22 points, shooting 53.3% overall, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts. Zimi Nwokeji was efficient, going 4-for-5 from three and 5-for-6 overall, finishing with 15 points. John Buggs III also added 15 points, knocking down 5 of 10 threes, and Quimari Peterson contributed 13 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Jacksonville's defense held their opponent to 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Dolphins gave up 17 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Jacksonville's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8, shooting 72%.</p><h3>Is It the Knights Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>UCF improved to 8-2 on the season with an 88-75 road win over Tulsa on Saturday. The Knights entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>UCF led 45-39 at halftime and maintained control by outscoring Tulsa 43-36 in the second half.</p><p>UCF's offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-22, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 18-of-24 attempts (75%). The Knights also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.</p> <p>Keaston Willis led the way with 22 points, hitting 6-of-9 from three-point range. Dwon Odom and Dallan Coleman each added 20 points, with Coleman shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jordan Ivy-Curry contributed 16 points, connecting on 4-of-7 threes.</p><p>UCF's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they held the other team to 41% shooting, as they made 15 of 36 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, UCF allowed 9 made threes on 21 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 69%. UCF gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Jacksonville Dolphins vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mavericks have a chance to close out this Western Conference first-round series with the Clippers on Friday night. Dallas leads the series 3-2 heading into game six, and they are favored by 7.5 points. The over/under line is at 206.5, and the Mavericks are -339 on the money line compared to the Clippers at +266. Tip-off is at 9:30 PM ET from the American Airlines Center in Dallas and ESPN is carrying the game on TV.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, May 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-116 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Mavericks picked up a big win in the most recent game of this series, beating the Clippers by a score of 123-93. Dallas was favored by three points heading into the game, and their 30-point win was more than enough to cover the spread. The Mavericks took control of the game in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Clippers 31-22, and they also held a 34-24 advantage in the 4th quarter. The 216 combined points were 8 more than the over/under line of 208.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic had a big game for the Mavericks, finishing with 35 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. As a team, the Mavericks shot the ball well, making 54% of their shots. The Clippers, on the other hand, shot just 37.9% from the field and knocked down only nine threes. Paul George and Ivica Zubac each had 15 points for the Clippers.</p><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Los Angeles?</h3><p>Today's O/U line of 206.5 is lower than all of the Clippers' previous games this season. On average, their games have finished with 226.9 points, and their games have averaged 226.7 points per game.</p>

<p>LA's O/U record for the season is 40-46-1, and they have gone over the projected total in their last two games. This season, the Clippers have a record of 51-31.</p>

<p>The Clippers are 7.5-point underdogs today and went 7-16 as underdogs this season. In games where they were favored, LA went 46-18 and 32-32 vs. the spread.</p>

<p>When looking at their ATS record, the Clippers are 40-47 overall and 21-22 on the road. Their straight-up road record is 27-16, which is 9th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>LA is currently 4th in the West and went 30-22 against other Western Conference teams. In their last game vs. the Mavericks, the Clippers lost 123-93. They were 3-point underdogs in that game.</p><p>Looking at the Clippers' offense, they are averaging 115.3 points per game on the road this season, compared to their season average of 115.6 points per contest. This is the 12th best mark in the league. Los Angeles is also a top-10 team in field goal percentage, as they have hit 48% of their shots this season, which is the 8th best mark in the league.</p>

<p>James Harden is averaging 22.2 points per game in his last five games, while shooting 47.9% from the field. Over this stretch, he knocked down 3.6 threes per game. Paul George has also been shooting the ball well of late, averaging 19.8 points per game on a shooting percentage of 42.9%. Across his last five games, Ivica Zubac is averaging 16 points and 9 rebounds while shooting 61% from the field.</p><p>The Los Angeles Clippers have been a top-15 defense this season, allowing 112.0 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. When playing on the road, they have been even better, ranking 9th at 112.0 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Clippers have been the 8th best defense in the league, giving up just 105.6 points per game. During this stretch, opponents have shot 45.9% from the field and 33.5% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>For the season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average 62.2% of the time against the Clippers. Overall, Los Angeles has been a solid defensive rebounding team, ranking 16th in the league.</p><h3>Can the Mavericks Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Dallas is favored by 7.5 points in today's game against the Clippers. The Mavericks have a record of 40-15 as the favorite this season and have gone 35-20 ATS as the favorite.</p>

<p>In their games this season, the average combined scoring total has been 231.9 points, which is higher than today's O/U line of 206.5. The Mavs' last two games have gone over the O/U line.</p>

<p>Dallas' ATS record at home this season is 22-21, while they are 26-17 straight up at home. In Western Conference games, they are 31-21 and are currently 5th in the West.</p>

<p>The Mavericks' last game was also against the Clippers, which they won by a score of 123-93. They covered the spread as 3-point favorites and the O/U line for the game was 208.</p>

<p>On the season, Dallas has an O/U record of 39-48 and their last two games have gone over the line. This year, their games have averaged 233.6 points per game.</p><p>For the season, Luka Doncic is averaging 30.2 points per game over his last five games. This has come while hitting 41.7% of his shots from the field. Across his last five games, Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.8 points per game while shooting 50% from the field. So far this season, Irving has hit 41.1% of his threes.</p>

<p>Dallas is 8th in scoring this season, at 117.9 points per game. They are also 9th in home games, averaging 118.1 points per contest. The team's pace of 99.6 possessions per game is 13th in the league. The Mavericks are among the league leaders in both three-point attempts and makes this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Dallas Mavericks are 18th in the league in points allowed per game at 114.8. At home, they are 19th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 114.5.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been even better on the defensive end, allowing just 100.2 points per game, which is 4th in the league during that stretch.</p>

<p>One area where Dallas has struggled defensively this season is defending the three-point line. On the year, they are 20th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.9%. Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been even worse in that area, giving up 39.8% shooting from three-point range.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/3/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Lakers (+135) will visit the Clippers (-162) at Crypto.com Arena in a Western Pacific division matchup. The Clippers are favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 235.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles (37-19) is currently 4th in the Western Conference, while the Lakers (31-28) are 10th.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-109 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Los Angeles as Away Dogs</h3><p>In terms of their ATS record, the Lakers have lost three straight games and are 26-33 for the season. On the road, their ATS record is 12-18 compared to 14-15 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Lakers are 10-18 straight-up and 13-15 vs. the spread. Today, they are 3.5-point underdogs and have gone 2-28 as the underdog this season. Their average scoring differential as the underdog is -5.4 points per game.</p>

<p>On average, the Lakers' games have finished with 234.3 points per game, which is lower than today's O/U line of 235.5. This season, their games have averaged an O/U line of 232.3.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 31-28. In their last game, they lost to the Suns by a score of 123-113. The Lakers were 3.5-point underdogs in that game.</p>

<p>The Lakers' O/U record for the season is 32-27, and their last game vs. the Suns finished with 236 points, which was below the O/U line of 241.5.</p><p>This season, the Lakers are 13th in the NBA in scoring at 116.9 points per game. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 116.2 points compared to 117.6 at home.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Lakers are one of the fastest teams in the league, ranking 6th at 101 possessions per game. This has helped them to a top-five ranking in field goal percentage at 49%.</p>

<p>Despite their pace, the Lakers are just 30th in three-point attempts and 28th in made threes. Overall, they are 14th in three-point shooting at 37%.</p><p>On defense, the Lakers are ranked 19th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 55.9% of their games. For the season, Los Angeles is ranked 30th in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 18.9 free-throws per game vs. the Lakers and have an overall field goal percentage of 47.2%.</p><h3>Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>In the Western Conference standings, the Clippers are currently in 4th place with a record of 37-19. This is good for 1st place in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>Looking at their ATS record, the Clippers are 29-27 for the season. This includes a 14-13 record against the spread at home and a 15-14 record on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Clippers are 35-10 straight-up and 26-19 vs. the spread. Today, they are favored by 3.5 points and have gone 45-11 as the favorite this season.</p>

<p>The Clippers' O/U record for the season is 24-31-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 230.4 points, and today's O/U line is set at 235.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Clippers lost to the Kings by a score of 123-107. The O/U line for that game was 238.5 points, and the Clippers were favored by 4 points going into the game.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are 10th in the NBA at 117.6 points per game. However, at home, they are averaging 116.9 points per game, which is 14th in the league. Overall, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.8% of their games.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, connecting on 39% of their attempts (2nd). In terms of pace, the Clippers are 26th at 97.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Clippers have made 49% of their field goal attempts (7th). They are also 7th in free throw makes (18.8 per game).</p><p>So far, the Clippers' defense is ranked 10th in the league at 112.9 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.1% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.6% from downtown.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

<p>SHI Stadium in Piscataway is the setting for this week seven Big Ten matchup between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Wisconsin Badgers. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, with BTN handling the broadcast. The Scarlet Knights are 4-1 on the season, while the Badgers come in with a 3-2 record. Rutgers is -2.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is currently at 39.5 points.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at SHI Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 39.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Wisconsin Badgers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Wisconsin enters Week 7 against Rutgers with a 3-2 record, ranked 54th in our power rankings. They have a 55.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.1% shot at winning the Big Ten this season.</p> <p>The Badgers have a +5 average scoring margin but are 1-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two of their five games, going 2-0 as the favorite.</p> <p>This week’s over/under line is 39.5 points, the lowest they’ve faced this season. Wisconsin’s games have averaged 50.2 points, with an average line of 49.8 points.</p><p>Wisconsin’s offense has been average this season, ranking 86th in our offensive power rankings and 56th in scoring, with 27.6 points per game. Braedyn Locke leads the passing attack with 664 yards, but the Badgers are 84th in passing yards per game. Locke has five touchdowns and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 86.</p> <p>Wisconsin is 35th in rushing attempts, averaging 170 yards per game. Tawee Walker leads the team with 241 rushing yards and six touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Vinny Anthony II has 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns on nine catches.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense is coming off a strong performance, allowing just six points in their latest game against Purdue. They held the Boilermakers to 10 first downs and 217 total yards, including 100 rushing yards on 25 attempts and 117 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Wisconsin ranks 37th nationally, giving up 22.6 points per game. Opponents are averaging 137.8 rushing yards per game and 181.2 passing yards, with a 61.9% completion rate and a passer rating of 88.8.</p><h3>Will The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Win At Home Over The Wisconsin Badgers?</h3><p>Rutgers enters Week 7 against Wisconsin with a 4-1 record, ranked 44th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 95.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections. At home, the Scarlet Knights are 2-0 this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve gone 3-0-1 against the spread, with a +13.6 average scoring margin. Rutgers is 2-0 ATS at home and has covered both games as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 39.5 points. Rutgers’ games have averaged 45.2 points, with an average line of 42.8 points. Their over/under record stands at 2-2.</p><p>Rutgers has leaned on their rushing attack this season, averaging 207.2 yards per game on the ground, ranking 34th in the nation. They are 27th in rushing attempts, with 41.2 per game. Kyle Monangai leads the team with 667 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, Rutgers is averaging 29.4 points per game, placing them 48th nationally. They are 61st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 947 yards and eight touchdowns, with three interceptions. The Scarlet Knights rank 101st in passing yards per game.</p><p>Rutgers' defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 15.8 points per game. In their recent game against Nebraska, they gave up only 14 points, though they lost 14-7. Nebraska managed 267 total yards, including 103 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 164 passing yards, while Rutgers' defense also forced an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 159.4 rushing yards per game against Rutgers, with 30.8 rushing attempts per game. Through the air, quarterbacks have posted a 65.7 passer rating, completing 55.4% of their passes for an average of 176.4 yards per game, which ranks 34th nationally.</p>

Wisconsin Badgers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>At 7:40 PM ET, the Chicago Cubs will host the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The Cubs are the favorites in this matchup with a money line of -206 compared to the Rockies at +169.</p>

<p>With a pitching matchup of Kyle Freeland for the Rockies and Javier Assad for the Cubs, the over/under line is set at 7 runs. If you're looking to watch, the game is available on MARQ.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 7:40 ET on Tuesday, April 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Cubs and Rockies played the last game of their series, with the Cubs coming out on top by a score of 5-0. Chicago was a heavy favorite in the game, going off at -253 on the money line. Colorado went off at +202.</p>

<p>Shota Imanaga got the start for the Cubs and didn't give up a run in his six innings of work. He finished with nine strikeouts. As for the Rockies, Dakota Hudson also didn't give up a run, but he only went 5 1/3 innings. Chicago's offense came alive late, scoring three runs in the 6th and two more in the 7th.</p>

<p>Despite not scoring a run, the Rockies only had three hits in the game. Cody Bellinger drove in two runs for the Cubs, while Christopher Morel went 2/3 with a run scored.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Colorado Rockies as they face the Chicago Cubs on the road. Freeland is making his second start of the season after a rough outing in his first start, where he gave up 10 runs in just 2 1/3 innings of work. The left-hander will look to bounce back and get his season on track against the Cubs.</p><p>When looking at the Rockies' top player props for today, we see that Charlie Blackmon has the 14th highest hits projection in the league today. Kris Bryant is 15th in terms of home run projections across the league, but he does have the highest odds on the team to hit a home run. Nolan Jones also has a decent chance to hit a home run, as his odds are 15th best in the league today.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Coming off a season in which he made 10 starts and 32 appearances, Javier Assad will be taking the mound for the Cubs against the Rockies. Last season, Assad went 5-3 with an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.23. He made four quality starts and finished the season with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.3. In terms of his numbers against the Rockies last season, Assad made two appearances and went 1-0 with an ERA of 5.4.</p><p>Looking at the Cubs' player projections for today, Seiya Suzuki has the highest total hits projection on the team and is 11th in the league in terms of total hits projections. He also has the best odds to hit a home run on the team and is 8th in the league in terms of home run projections. Cody Bellinger has the 3rd highest total hits projection on the team and is 24th in the league in terms of total hits projections. His home run projection is 13th in the league. Nico Hoerner is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits projections and 17th in the league. Christopher Morel has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and is 13th in the league in terms of home run projections.</p>

Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 4/2/24

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Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Mercer Bears vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<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>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buckeyes versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 160.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -8.5 vs. Ohio State.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 5:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Ohio State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buckeyes Defense Show Up in New York?</h3><p>Ohio State improved to 7-4 on the season with a 95-73 win over Valparaiso on Tuesday. The Buckeyes, who were heavy favorites at -21, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Ohio State led 41-30 at halftime and scored 54 points in the second half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Ohio State put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 54.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 6-for-19 (31.6%). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, knocking down 23-of-27 for 85.2%.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, and Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists. Evan Mahaffey was perfect from the field, making all 6 of his shots.</p><p>Ohio State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Buckeyes allowed their opponents to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 27 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio State's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. The Buckeyes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts for 85%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Wildcats?</h3><p>On Saturday, December 14th, the Wildcats improved to 10-1 on the season with a 93-85 home win over the Cardinals. Kentucky entered the game as -9.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Kentucky led 46-40 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The combined points of 178 exceeded the O/U line of 160.</p><p>Kentucky's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 52.4% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%.</p> <p>Lamont Butler was perfect from the field, going 10/10 overall and 6/6 from three, finishing with 33 points and 6 assists. Chucky Hepburn added 26 points and 5 assists, while Terrence Edwards Jr. contributed 23 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes.</p><p>Despite Kentucky's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponents, giving up 85 points on 58% shooting. The Wildcats struggled to defend inside, allowing 61% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kentucky's defense allowed 11 threes on 52% shooting. They also sent their opponents to the line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hoosiers and Terrapins. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on CBS, and it's hosted by the Terrapins at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with Maryland being favored by -9 at home against Indiana.</p><h3>INDIANA HOOSIERS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers +9</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Even though we have Maryland winning straight-up, we like Indiana at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hoosiers Find a Way to Win in College Park?</h3><p>Indiana will look to build off their 74-70 win over Wisconsin as they head to Maryland as nine-point underdogs. The Hoosiers enter the game with a 15-13 record, including a 7-10 mark in Big Ten play.</p>

<p>So far this season, Indiana is 3-7 on the road, and they have lost their last two games away from home. On the year, they are averaging -8.0 points per game on the road, compared to +1.2 points per game at home.</p><p>As the underdog, Indiana has gone 7-7 vs. the spread this season and they are 13-14-1 ATS overall. On the road, the Hoosiers have an ATS mark of 4-5-1 and they are 1-2 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games.</p><p>Indiana's over/under record this season is 16-12 and their games have averaged 147.9 points per game. Today's over/under line of 135.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (145.8). So far, 23 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 151 points.</p><p>The Hoosiers' offense wrapped up their last game with 74 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 72.9 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Malik Reneau, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16, while Kel'el Ware also carries a PPG average of 15.6 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Hoosiers' defense is ranked 249th in the country at 75.0 points per contest. Indiana's three-point defense is currently 235th in the country at 8.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.4% of their shots vs. Indiana.</p><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing their last two games at home, the Maryland Terrapins will look to get back on track as they host the Indiana Hoosiers. Maryland has gone 11-5 this season when favored and they are 11-6 at home compared to 4-8 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Terrapins have gone 15-14 overall, including a 7-11 mark in Big Ten play. In their last game, they fell to Northwestern by a score of 68-61.</p><p>As the favorite, Maryland has gone just 6-10 against the spread this season. At home, their ATS record is 6-11. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Terrapins are 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last 3 games at home, they are 1-2 ATS.</p><p>In Maryland's last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 126 points. On the season, the over/under record in their games is 9-20 and the average scoring total is 133.7 points. Today's over/under line of 135.5 is lower than the season-long average over/under line of 135.8 and 17 of their games this year have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>The Maryland offense is coming off a game where they scored 61 points against Northwestern. They posted a field goal percentage of 38.9% and connected on 2 threes. Jahmir Young is leading the team in scoring at 20.9 points per contest. Julian Reese has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.9 going into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Terrapins' defense is positioned 20th in the country, permitting 64.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Northwestern, the Wildcats finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 68 points vs. Maryland.</p>

Indiana Hoosiers vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/24