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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Great Danes and Wildcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham, NH. Get ready to place your bets! Albany is favored by -9.5 in this America East conference contest against New Hampshire. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lundholm Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will New Hampshire pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Albany Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Great Danes dropped to 6-8 on the season after a 73-69 home loss to UMass-Lowell on Saturday. Albany, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Albany led 37-33 at halftime but were outscored 40-32 in the second half. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 160.5 O/U line.</p><p>Albany's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 18 threes for an 11.1% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. Inside the arc, they connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, going 28 for 56.</p> <p>Byron Joshua led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Max Brooks was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 16 points and 8 rebounds. Quinton Mincey also added 16 points, despite missing all 6 of his three-point attempts. Justin Neely contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Albany grabbed 19 offensive boards as a team.</p><p>Albany's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 30 of 74 attempts. Inside the arc, Albany allowed 28 of 56 shooting, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Albany held their opponents to just 2 of 18 shooting, or 11%. At the free-throw line, Albany's opponents made 7 of 14 attempts, shooting 50%. Albany also gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>New Hampshire's season struggles continued with a 60-40 loss to Vermont on Saturday, dropping them to 0-14. The Wildcats were +12 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 100, well under the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>New Hampshire was competitive in the first half, trailing just 24-23 at the break. However, they managed only 17 points in the second half while allowing Vermont to score 36.</p><p>New Hampshire's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 40 points with a field goal percentage of 28.3% (13/46). They hit 7 threes on 24 attempts, shooting 29.2% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was 34.8%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wildcats shot 70% (7/10) and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds, finishing with 6 assists. TJ Hurley led the team with 17 points, shooting 60% from three (3/5) and 42.9% overall (6/14), while Nick Fiorillo added 14 points, hitting 3 of 7 threes (42.9%).</p><p>New Hampshire's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 28% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 6/22, a 27% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wildcats allowed 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they converted 7 free throws.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Maple Leafs are expected to take down the Kraken by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Kraken Make it Happen in Toronto?</h3><p>Seattle moved above .500 with an 8-2 win over the Canadiens. The Kraken covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 10 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6. Seattle’s record now stands at 5-4-1.</p> 

<p>Six different players scored for the Kraken, with Brandon Montour leading the way with a hat trick. Seattle scored their first goal just 25 seconds into the game and had four goals by the end of the first period.</p><p>Seattle’s offense exploded for 8 goals on just 23 shots in their recent game against Montreal. Brandon Montour led the way with a hat trick, netting his 2nd, 3rd, and 4th goals of the season. Oliver Bjorkstrand added his 3rd goal, while Eeli Tolvanen also found the net for the 3rd time this year.</p> <p>Chandler Stephenson contributed with 3 assists, bringing his season total to 7. Jared McCann picked up two more assists, giving him 9 for the season. The Kraken scored 4 times in the first period, with Jaden Schwartz’s 2nd goal coming on a power play, one of three power-play goals for the team.</p><p>On defense, the Kraken will look to build on a strong performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Canadiens. Joey Daccord made 28 saves, posting a 93.3% save percentage. The Kraken's defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 16 hits, and 17 blocks. Seattle will look to tighten up in the third period, as they allowed a late goal with 4:32 remaining.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>With a 6-4 win over the Jets, the Maple Leafs moved to 5-4-1 this season. Toronto covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 5.5 goals, with the 10 combined goals easily surpassing that mark.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Maple Leafs, with John Tavares leading the way with a hat trick. Toronto built a 4-0 lead before the Jets responded with two goals, both on the power play.</p><p>John Tavares led the way for the Maple Leafs in their 6-4 win over the Jets, netting his first hat trick of the season. Tavares’ 5th goal came on an empty net with just 25 seconds left in the game. Matthew Knies added his 5th goal of the season, while Morgan Rielly scored for the 3rd time this year.</p> <p>Toronto took 36 shots on goal and scored twice in the 1st period, added three more in the 2nd, and capped it off with Tavares’ empty-netter in the 3rd. The Leafs recorded 11 giveaways and notched 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs will look to improve after allowing four goals to the Jets in their previous game. Anthony Stolarz made 19 saves with a save percentage of 82.6%. Toronto's defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 25 hits. The Maple Leafs had a 4-0 lead before giving up two power-play goals in the 2nd period and two more goals in the 3rd.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 10/31/24

<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kraken come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN 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 Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Blue Jackets.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (-106)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Seattle Shock Everyone at Nationwide Arena?</h3><p>Seattle’s record dropped to 17-21-3 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing a goal just 3:23 into the first period. Boston added another goal later in the first, and Seattle’s offense couldn’t respond.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They were also shut out, making it even tougher to cover the puck line.</p><p>Seattle's offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken were unable to capitalize on any of their 19 giveaways, as they failed to score in all three periods.</p> <p>Seattle had no assists in the game and did not score on the power play. The team was held scoreless in the first, second, and third periods.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up two goals to the Bruins, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, and the second at the 10:03 mark. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Win at Home?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 18-17-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets trailed 5-0 by the end of the first period, and their defense allowed the Capitals to score just 56 seconds into the game.</p>

<p>As underdogs, Columbus failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached 9, well over the line.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd period.</p> <p>Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s 2nd period goal.</p><p>Columbus' defense had a rough outing, giving up 7 goals to Washington. The Blue Jackets allowed the first 5 goals, all in the first period, and another late in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

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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.

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<p>The Los Angeles Angels take on the Chicago White Sox this Thursday afternoon to wrap up their three-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago along with their seven-game regular-season series. We have prepared the best Angels vs. White Sox betting pick and odds, so let’s take a closer look.</p>



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<p>The White Sox have dropped three of their first five encounters with the Angels in 2021 (Wednesday’s clash has been excluded), but they won last Tuesday’s opener at home, 9-3, playing as -265 favorites. Chicago is a strong fave once more, according to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>The Angels continue to struggle at the dish&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Angels fell to 70-74 on the season following that 9-3 defeat at the White Sox, recording their sixth loss in the last eight games overall. It was another poor offensive display, as the Angels had just six hits and failed to score more than three runs for the sixth time in the last 11 outings.</p>



<p>Los Angeles has scored only 33 runs through its first 11 games played in September. The Angels have smacked 13 homers and a paltry 12 extra-base hits in that span, while on the other side of the ball, they’ve registered a disappointing 4.74 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a .251 batting average against.</p>



<p>Shohei Ohtani was expected to get the starting call Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field, but he’ll take the mound Friday against the Athletics. The Angels will opt for a bullpen day, and their relievers have posted a 4.46 ERA and 4.18 FIP in the last two weeks of action.</p>



<h2><strong>The White Sox hope to stay hot at home </strong></h2>



<p>The Chicago White Sox haven’t been at their best lately, losing five of their previous ten games overall, but they’ve won six of their last seven contests at home. They improved to 83-61 on the season with that comfortable 9-3 victory over the Angels, retaining a huge 12.5-game lead ahead of the Cleveland Indians.</p>



<p>The White Sox will certainly win the AL Central for the first time since 2008. Over the last couple of weeks, they’ve slashed .274/.351/.412 while recording a 3.78 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a .226 batting average against.</p>



<p>Reynaldo Lopez will take the hill Thursday, and he’s 3-2 with a 2.05 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in six starts and ten relief appearances in 2021. The 27-year-old righty will get his third starting call this month, while Lopez has recorded a 2.63 ERA and 2.95 FIP over his previous six outings (24 innings).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>LA Angels:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-6 in the last eight games overall</li><li>2-6 in the last eight contests on the road&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<ul><li>6-1 in the last seven games at home&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<p>Although the White Sox haven’t impressed so far this month, they are playing in a much better form than the Angels, so I’m going with the hosts to win. Los Angeles has struggled at the plate for a while, and the visitors will have a tall task in this one, considering the White Sox’s pitching form.</p>



<p>Chicago’s relievers have posted the fifth-lowest ERA in the majors so far this month. Furthermore, the White Sox have scored 46 runs in their last seven outings at home. Their offense should make the difference in this one.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Chicago White Sox&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<p>The White Sox bullpen has had some ups and downs over the last two months, but in September, it has a sharp 2.89 ERA and 2.80 FIP. If Reynaldo Lopez put on a solid performance and his relievers continue to pitch well, this shouldn’t be a high-scoring affair.</p>



<p>As I’ve mentioned, the Angels cannot catch the right rhythm at the dish. Their 12 extra-base hits in September tell a lot about their form, so I’ll take the under on the totals. The hosts to win remain my best Angels vs White Sox betting pick.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Titans and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Horizon League conference game currently have IU Indy as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140 points.</p><h3>DETROIT TITANS VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Corteva Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Even though we have IU Indy winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Titans Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Detroit dropped to 5-11 on the season after a 64-56 loss to Milwaukee on Saturday. The Titans were +9 underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home.</p> 

<p>Detroit trailed 28-24 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 120 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Detroit's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points with a field goal percentage of 37% (20/54). Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 22.7% of their threes, going 5/22 from deep.</p> <p>Orlando Lovejoy was a bright spot, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from three. He also added 5 assists. The Titans hit 84.6% of their free throws, making 11 of 13 attempts.</p><p>Detroit's defense held their opponent to 64 points, allowing just 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 32, with 15 made for a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Detroit's defense was even more effective, as they gave up only 5 threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 84%.</p><h3>Can IU Indy Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>IU Indy fell to 2-12 this season after a 67-61 loss to Cleveland State on Saturday. The Jaguars were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>Trailing 33-30 at halftime, IU Indy scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points (128) came in under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>IU Indy's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 36% on two-point attempts. They hit 35.7% from three, making 10 of 28 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p> <p>Tahj Staveskie and Timaris Brown both shot 50% from the field, with Brown hitting 4 of 7 from three. Dylan Arnett was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7, while Tevin Smith and Jarvis Walker combined to shoot 8 for 26.</p><p>Despite giving up 67 points, the IU Indy Jaguars held their opponents to 42% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 54 attempts. The Jaguars allowed 17 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, resulting in a 50% shooting rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, IU Indy’s defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. The Jaguars also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 62%. IU Indy gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearcats and Black Bears face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Bears are hosting the game at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) in Orono, ME. The over/under for this America East conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Maine being favored by -6.5 at home against Binghamton.</p><h3>BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Black Bears.</li><li>Not only will Maine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Binghamton as Away Dogs</h3><p>Binghamton improved to 6-7 on the season with an 87-82 win over UMBC on Saturday. The Bearcats, who were +3 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After leading 44-43 at halftime, Binghamton scored 43 points in the 2nd half while holding UMBC to 39. The game’s total points of 169 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Binghamton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points on 55.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.3%, thanks to a 60.5% mark on two-point attempts and 40% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Chris Walker hit 4 of 7 threes, finishing with 21 points, while Bryce Johnson led the team with 23 points. Gavin Walsh contributed 18 points and 17 rebounds, and Nehemiah Benson was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 14 points.</p><p>Despite Binghamton's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points, with their opponents shooting 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Bearcats allowed 26 of 43 shots to fall, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Binghamton's defense saw 6 of 15 attempts go in, a 40% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 21 times, where they hit 17 free throws, shooting 81%. The Bearcats allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Maine Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Maine Black Bears Recent Game</h3> <p>The Black Bears fell to 6-8 on the season after an 81-55 road loss to Bryant on Saturday. Maine entered the game as +3 underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 38-25 at halftime, Maine managed 30 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Maine struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 34% shooting from the field, including 29.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, and they managed only 8 assists and 6 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>AJ Lopez led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Barry Evans and Earl Timberlake each added 18 points. Timberlake also contributed 13 rebounds, and Evans grabbed 8 boards and dished out 3 assists.</p><p>Maine's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, with 21 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Black Bears gave up 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws. Maine allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beavers and Broncos. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Broncos at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Santa Clara as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon State Beavers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Santa Clara winning straight-up, we like Oregon State at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Oregon State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 11-4 on the season with an 81-54 win over San Diego on Saturday. The Beavers, who were -15.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>After leading 33-28 at halftime, Oregon State’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding San Diego to just 26 points while scoring 48 themselves. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Oregon State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 57.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their threes (8/16) and 62.1% of their twos (18/29).</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Nate Kingz added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Liutauras Lelevicius was nearly perfect, shooting 83.3% overall and 75% from three, finishing with 13 points and 7 boards.</p><p>Even with Oregon State allowing 54 points, their defense struggled, giving up 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 45 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Beavers gave up 18 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 62% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 made threes on 16 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 50%.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara improved to 10-6 on the season with a narrow 81-80 road win over San Diego on Thursday. The Broncos entered the game as 13-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara led 35-27 at halftime but allowed 53 points in the second half while scoring 46 of their own. The combined points of 161 exceeded the over/under line of 152.5.</p><p>Santa Clara put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, and they shot 63.6% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.9%, going 17-for-23.</p> <p>Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, while Santiago Trouet added 21 points and 11 rebounds. Carlos Stewart Jr. contributed 20 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Steven Jamerson II was efficient, making 6 of his 7 shots for 14 points.</p><p>Santa Clara gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Broncos held the other team to 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. Santa Clara also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, hitting 76%.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>The Huskies and Tigers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Tigers will host the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 129 points, and Towson is favored by -3.5 vs. Northeastern in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Northeastern Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Northeastern Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies fell to 9-6 on the season after a 55-37 home loss to Hofstra on Saturday. Northeastern, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 92 fell well short of the O/U line of 131.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 19-18 at halftime, Northeastern struggled in the second half, scoring just 18 points while allowing 37. The Huskies will need to address their offensive issues moving forward.</p><p>Northeastern's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 37 points on 21.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 23%, and they hit only 3 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 12% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 8 of 15 attempts, shooting 53.3%.</p> <p>The Huskies managed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists as a team. Cruz Davis was a bright spot, scoring 22 points on 8 of 13 shooting, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Rashad King added 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jean Aranguren contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, despite shooting just 2 of 12 from the field.</p><p>Northeastern's defense was dominant, giving up just 55 points while holding their opponent to 21% shooting from the field. The Huskies limited them to 10 made two-point shots on 36 attempts, a 27% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northeastern's defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 3 three-pointers on 25 attempts, a 12% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 53%.</p><h3>Can Towson Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to 5-9 on the season after a 77-69 road loss to Charleston on Saturday. Towson entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-30 at halftime, Towson scored 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to close the gap. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 140.5.</p><p>Towson's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.8%. They hit 8 of 23 from beyond the arc, shooting 34.8%, and struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 3 of 9 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler Tejada led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Deywilk Tavarez and AJ Smith each added 20 points, with Smith shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from deep. Tavarez also contributed 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</p><p>Towson's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Towson's opponents hit 7 of 18 shots, good for 38%. Towson also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 attempts, shooting 92%. On the boards, Towson gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

<strong><u>Boston</u></strong><strong><u> Red Sox</u></strong>

As outlined in my MLB Betting Guide and my Red Sox preview, I picked against this team every step of the way in the playoffs last season. The outstanding offense was backed by a top-heavy starting staff and a pretty average bullpen aside from Craig Kimbrel. The Red Sox won the World Series in dominant fashion, going 11-3 in the postseason. I was dead wrong. I’ve spent the winter bowing down to Alex Cora.

Heading into 2019, the Red Sox again have that elite offense. They didn’t do much of anything to address the pitching staff. Chris Sale only threw 158 innings, his fewest since his last year as a reliever in 2011. Kimbrel is gone and hasn’t been replaced. There are some guys I have my eye on in the starting rotation as fade candidates.

And, yet, this Red Sox team is going to win a ton of games and score a ton of runs. It is worth pointing out that the Red Sox were second to the Indians in number of wins over teams with losing records. The Indians play in the AL Central. Boston was exceptional outside the division last year. The Red Sox were also 87-38 against right-handed starters. No other team won more than 72 games (Milwaukee). Aside from the BaseRuns record, are there more regression areas for the Red Sox?

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<strong><u>Money Line Spots</u></strong>

In general, I think Boston will be overvalued this season. That’s not to say we’re going to get rich fading the World Series champs, but the Red Sox were 25-14 in one-run games, had an historically good record against RHP, absolutely trucked bad teams, and overachieved in BaseRuns by nine games.

Teams that can slug with the Red Sox can beat the Red Sox, unless, of course, Chris Sale is on the mound. The rest of the rotation is solid, but not spectacular and the bullpen has some holes. Boston led the league in wOBA. The next five AL teams were the Yankees, Indians, A’s, Astros, and Rays. Boston was 29-29 against those teams.

Those five teams also had good pitching staffs. The Blue Jays were seventh in the AL in wOBA and the Red Sox were 15-4 against them because Toronto had an awful pitching staff.

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<strong><u>Totals Spots</u></strong>

Road unders could end up being profitable in Boston games. Even with the best offense in baseball in a lot of ways, the Red Sox were just 77-76-9 to the over. Oddsmakers priced them well. Boston scored 60 fewer runs on the road than at home and allowed three more runs in those games.

Boston also scored 423 of its 876 runs in 76 of 162 games against division foes. Outside of the AL East, the Red Sox had 5.27 runs scored per game. Still impressive, but not the 5.57 runs per game within the division. Totals may be inflated for Boston on the road.

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<strong><u>Individual Players to Watch</u></strong>

<strong>Rick Porcello – </strong>You’ve already seen me say this in the Betting Guide and heard me say it on BangTheBook Radio and YouTube. Porcello increased his K% from 20.5 percent to 23.5 percent, which is awesome for a guy with marginal command like him. But, the K% increase came with a decrease from 9.4 percent to 8.7 percent in swinging strike rate (SwStr%). His Zone-Contact% (Z-Contact%) went from 86.2 percent to 88.8 percent. Usually you want a guy with some margin for error in the zone. Porcello in 2017 with a lower rate of contact in the zone and a higher swinging strike rate AND a lower walk rate posted a 4.65 ERA with a 4.60 FIP and a 4.43 xFIP. Last season, he posted a 4.28 ERA with a 4.01 FIP and a 3.87 xFIP. He’s a regression candidate for me to be sure.

Whether I play overs or fade him will depend on the matchup, but I’ll be actively looking to go against him in some capacity.

<strong>Eduardo Rodriguez – </strong>The breakout is right there for Eduardo Rodriguez. He just has to stay healthy. Fortunately, most of his issues have been in his knees and not in his arm, but that’s still not a great thing going forward either. In any event, E-Rod went from a 4.19/3.97/4.26 pitcher slash in 2017 to a 3.82/3.65/3.90 pitcher slash in 2018. His K% jumped to 26.4 percent and he had some walk rate gains with a drop from 8.6 percent to 8.1 percent. His SwStr% and Z-Contact% went in the wrong direction, but he got ahead more often and got hitters to expand the zone more.

He traded regular fastballs for cutters and increased the use of his very wet changeup. If this is the breakout season for his cutter, this is the breakout season for Rodriguez. Overshadowed by names like Sale, Price, and Porcello in this rotation, I think he’ll be undervalued.

<strong>Ryan Brasier – </strong>For throwing ultra hard, Brasier, who was the closer in Pawtucket before getting called up, doesn’t get a lot of strikeouts. What he does get, though, is a ton of weak contact on his fastball that allowed him to post a .198 BABIP. You have to expect some level of regression from that, especially with a .277 in his 40.1 Triple-A innings. He’s probably in line for save opportunities at the outset and he should be fine in that role, but this bullpen lacks depth. With Joe Kelly and Kimbrel gone, the Red Sox have 136 appearances, mostly in high leverage, and 128 innings to replace.

Boston Red Sox 2019 MLB Season Betting Tips

<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Grizzlies and Raiders face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH. The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Wright State being favored by -3.5 at home against Oakland.</p><h3>OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wright State Raiders -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nutter Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Oakland Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Oakland's season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 4-11 after a 79-71 loss to Robert Morris on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies were -5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Oakland led 39-32 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the second half while only scoring 32. The total points for the game reached 150, going over the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Oakland's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 24.2% of their threes (8/33) and finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 39.1%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, but they found more success inside, shooting 52.8% on two-point attempts (19/36).</p> <p>Kam Woods led the way with 29 points, shooting 60.0% from the field and 75.0% from three (3/4). Buru Naivalurua contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Alvaro Folgueiras added 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 80.0% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 27 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition connected on 52% of their shots, going 19 for 36.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland held their opponent to 24% shooting, as they made just 8 of 33 attempts. The opposing team also shot 69% from the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 13. Oakland allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Raiders Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wright State improved to 6-8 on the season with a 74-51 home win over Green Bay on Thursday, January 2nd. The Raiders were -13 favorites and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 125 fell well short of the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Wright State led 35-20 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Green Bay 39-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Wright State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They connected on 38.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 21 attempts, and made 53.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Raiders dished out 20 assists, with Logan Woods contributing 5 along with 14 points on 6 of 9 shooting, including 2 of 2 from deep. Brandon Noel led the team with 20 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Even with Wright State giving up 51 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field on 29/60 shooting. Inside the arc, they conceded 21/39 for 53%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wright State's defense allowed 8/21 shooting, or 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 66%.</p>

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Racers and Sycamores face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sycamores are hosting the game at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. Murray State is favored by -2 in this Missouri Valley conference matchup the against Indiana State. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MURRAY STATE RACERS VS INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana State Sycamores +2</p><p>This game will be played at Hulman Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Sycamores.</li><li>Not only will Indiana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Racers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Racers fell to 5-3 on the season after a 81-76 loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. Murray State, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Murray State led 39-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 34. The Racers will need to address their second-half performance as they move forward.</p><p>Murray State's offense put up 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, with two-point shooting at 40% (18/45) and three-point shooting at 33.3% (7/21). They connected on 73.1% of their free throws, hitting 19 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Don McHenry led the Racers with 29 points, shooting 39.1% overall and 40% from three-point range (4/10). JaCobi Wood added 22 points, making 5 of 10 threes and dishing out 6 assists. Babacar Faye contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>Even though Murray State held their opponents to 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 81 points. The Racers allowed 21 field goals from two-point range on 46 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Murray State's defense limited their opponents to 6 made threes on 25 attempts, a 24% success rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 84%. The Racers also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Sycamores Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Indiana State improved to 5-4 on the season with an 80-77 win over Missouri State on Saturday. The Sycamores were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-36 at halftime, Indiana State turned things around by outscoring Missouri State 44-37 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Indiana State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points on 57.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, thanks in large part to their 75.9% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 10 of 27 threes, good for 37%.</p> <p>Dez White led the way with 30 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep, while Samage Teel added 23 points and 9 assists, shooting 75% overall and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry contributed 20 points on 64.3% shooting, and Vincent Brady II connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Indiana State's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the opposition shot 50%, hitting 18 of 36 shots. From beyond the arc, they went 8/22, shooting 36%. Indiana State also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 63%.</p>

Murray State Racers vs Indiana State Sycamores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sycamores and Rockets face off at 2:00 ET on FloH. The Rockets are hosting the game at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, NV. The Sycamores are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 165 points.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toledo Rockets +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dollar Loan Center at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOLEDO ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Not only will Toledo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Indiana State Have A Chance at Dollar Loan Center?</h3><p>Indiana State enters their fifth game of the season with a 3-1 record. In away games, they are 2-1, and at home, they are 1-0. As of today's game, Indiana State holds a 3-1 record against the spread this season. Taking into account the previous season, Indiana State has gone 6-3 ATS in their last ten games.</p><p>So far, each of of Indiana State's first four games have surpassed the over/under lines putting their OU record at 4-0-0. When assessing the Sycamores' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 3-0, with their games averaging 96 points per game.</p><p>Indiana State's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 90 points vs. Pepperdine. Overall, they hit 59.2% of their shots from the field and went 22/31 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Isaiah Swope, who is averaging 17.4 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Ryan Conwell also maintains a PPG average of 14.8 heading into game.</p><p>At this time, the Sycamores' defense is positioned 161st in the country, permitting 77.8 points per game. Against Pepperdine, the Sycamores' defense gave up 82 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Pepperdine only made 6 free-throws.</p><h3>Are the Rockets Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 6th game of the season, Toledo currently holds a 3-2 record. In their previous five home games, including those from last year, Toledo has gone 3-2. As of now, Toledo holds a 3-2 ATS record leading into their game against Indiana State. When examining the team's performance in their previous five games, they have gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through five games, Toledo has an over/under record of 3-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 159.6 points per game so far. When assessing the Rockets' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 3-0, with their games averaging 88 points per game.</p><p>The Toledo offense is coming off a game where they scored 71 points against UC Irvine. They posted a field goal percentage of 39.1% and connected on 4 threes. The team's top scorer is Ra'Heim Moss, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.6, while Dante Maddox Jr. also maintains a PPG average of 14.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Rockets' defense holds the 155th rank in the nation, allowing 76.8 points per game. Toledo's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the UC Irvine offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 77 points.</p>

Indiana State Sycamores vs Toledo Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

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