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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

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<p>The forecast for Tuesday's matchup between the Royals and Athletics calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 60s. This one is getting started at 9:40 PM ET from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, and the Athletics are the slight underdogs on the money line (+114).</p>

<p>Kansas City is 41-32 and 2nd in the AL Central, while the Athletics are 5th in the AL West with an overall record of 26-48. Hogan Harris is starting for the Athletics, while the Royals are going with Alec Marsh. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the game can be seen on BSKC.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline +114</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, June 18th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also 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>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Brady Singer at the plate, the Royals are coming off a good performance to close out their series vs. the Dodgers. However, they still took the 3-0 loss. Singer went six innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits. He also issued two walks and took the loss.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Royals only had three fewer hits than the Dodgers but didn't score a run. All three of their hits were singles. Whit Merrifield, Hunter Dozier, and Salvador Perez each had a single. Dozier also struck out three times.</p><p>Kansas City is 41-32 overall and trails the Guardians by five games in the AL Central. The Royals lost two of three games in their most recent series vs. the Dodgers. So far, they have gone 13-9 against other teams in the AL Central.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have been good this year, going 25-14. On the road, they are just under .500 at 16-18. As the favorite, the Royals are 19-9 this year and 22-23 as the underdog. Kansas City's overall series record is 11-11-1, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When the Royals are on the road, they have been a good bet to cover the run line, going 21-13. Their average run margin is +0.8, and they have a scoring margin of +0.5 on the road, which is slightly lower than their +1.1 scoring margin at home. As the underdog, they are 29-16 against the run line.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are on the road against the Oakland Athletics today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Royals have an average combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 33-38. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-6-1. So far this season, 40 of their games have had over/under lines set at over 8 runs, which accounts for 54.8% of their games.</p><p>Kansas City is sending right-hander Alec Marsh to the mound today vs. the Athletics. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 5-3 with a 3.63 ERA. Marsh's WHIP for the season is currently 1.09, and opponents are batting .215 off him this year. In his last outing, Marsh went seven innings vs. the Yankees, giving up no earned runs and finishing with seven strikeouts. He didn't give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight starts.</p><p>Bobby Witt Jr. has been on a tear for the Royals, hitting .327 for the season and going 16/42 in his last 10 games. He is also 1st on the team with 51 RBIs and 11 homers. Salvador Perez also has 11 homers this season, and he comes into the game batting .292. MJ Melendez and Nelson Velazquez are both near the top of the team's home run leaderboard but have struggled with their batting averages so far.</p>

<p>As a team, the Royals are 8th in the league in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .250, which is 6th in the MLB right now.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>Oakland will be looking to bounce back from their recent 8-7 loss to the Twins. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Twins scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th. The Athletics were the +171 underdog on the money line going into this matchup.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Athletics scored their seven runs on json hits and two home runs. JJ Bleday went 4/5 with a homer and a run scored. The Athletics also had a big 3rd inning, scoring three runs. However, they couldnjson't close things out, and Dany Jimenez took the loss out of the bullpen.</p><p>With a record of 26-48, the Athletics are in 5th place in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 17 games. The Athletics are on a nine-game losing streak, and they are just 6-14 against other teams in the AL West. Oakland lost the final game of their series vs. the Twins and have gone just 1-9 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Athletics are 15-20 compared to 11-28 on the road. So far, they have dropped two straight at home. As the underdog, the Athletics are 20-46 this season and 6-2 as the favorite. Looking at their overall series record, the Athletics are 7-15-1 and have dropped seven straight series.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Athletics, it's been a good idea to take them as the underdog, as they are 34-32 on the run line in those games. They have a losing record against the run line at home, going 16-19, and have failed to cover the run line in their last two home games. They are 2-6 against the run line as the favorite. Their average run differential in games they win is +2.9, while their average run differential in games they lose is -3.5.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics have an over/under record of 32-40 this season, with an average combined run average of 8.4 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-11-1. Overall, 37.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Hogan Harris will be making his 3rd start of the season for the Athletics, and he'll be facing the Royals at home. Harris has gone 5 innings in each of his first two starts, finishing with 5 K's in his first start and 3 in his last outing. He has yet to give up a home run this season.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league this season, averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 28th in the MLB. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.2 runs per contest. However, the Athletics are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, and they come into the game with a team batting average of just .220.</p>

<p>Looking at the Athletics' top hitters, Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers are tied for the team lead with 13 homers. Rooker's 41 RBIs are the best mark on the team, while Langeliers is 2nd with 36. Tyler Soderstrom has been hot of late, going 11/30 in his last eight games, with four homers and eight RBIs. During this stretch, he has scored seven runs.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 6/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Panthers and Red Wolves game? Catch the action at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR, as the Red Wolves hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Arkansas State as the -15.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at First National Bank Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Red Wolves.</li><li>Even though we have Arkansas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Georgia State Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia State’s season record dropped to 6-11 after a 94-80 loss to Texas State on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia State trailed 46-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 45 points while allowing 48.</p><p>Georgia State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They connected on 41.4% of their threes, hitting 12 of 29 attempts, while shooting 48.6% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Cesare Edwards led the way with 27 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three. Toneari Lane added 25 points, hitting 6 of 12 from deep, and Tylan Pope contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 37 made field goals on 74 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 attempts. The Panthers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p><h3>Will Arkansas State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Red Wolves improved to 12-5 on the season with an 83-63 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday. Arkansas State, playing at home, entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Arkansas State led 44-24 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39 points. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Arkansas State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but excelled inside, connecting on 60.6% of their two-point attempts (20/33).</p> <p>Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the team with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Terrance Ford Jr. added 13 points and 6 assists. The Red Wolves also got 13 points from Joseph Pinion, despite his 0/7 performance from three-point range.</p><p>Even with Arkansas State shooting 60% from two-point range, they managed only 63 points in their latest game. The Red Wolves struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes, going 7/28.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Arkansas State shot 71%, making 22 of 31 attempts. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (-125) will host the Orlando Magic (+106) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 2 points and the over/under line is 212.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on FDSD.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -2</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-78 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Orlando improved to 20-14 with a 102-101 win over the Nets on Sunday. Despite being favored by eight points, the Magic didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 203, just over the 202.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 14-0 run by the Nets, Orlando found themselves down 83-68 heading into the 4th quarter. The Magic rallied, outscoring Brooklyn 34-18 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>Tristan da Silva's 13-point surge in the 4th quarter lifted the Magic to a 102-101 win over the Nets, finishing with a team-high 21 points and 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency. He also added 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Goga Bitadze contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field, with 7 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando hit 12 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc and 44.6% overall. Caleb Houstan added 9 of his 12 points in the final period, while Wendell Carter scored 7 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter, the Magic tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, giving up just 40 points to the Nets in the 3rd and 4th quarters combined. Orlando allowed 101 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Magic struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Nets hit 13 threes at a 43% clip. Orlando also sent Brooklyn to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 24 attempts. The Magic finished with 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Does Detroit Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Pistons dropped to 14-18 after a 134-121 road loss to the Nuggets on Saturday. Detroit entered as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 255 points exceeded the O/U line of 235.</p> <p>Detroit led 38-36 after the 1st quarter, but Denver took control with a 31-23 2nd quarter and a dominant 47-28 3rd quarter. The Pistons went on an 11-0 run in the 4th, cutting the score from 118-97 to 129-97, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their 134-121 loss to the Nuggets, the Pistons shot 48.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.8% of their threes, with 12 makes. Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey led the way with 17 points each, with Cunningham adding 8 assists despite shooting 38.9%.</p> <p>Ivey was efficient, connecting on 77.8% of his shots, including 2 threes at 66.7%. Ron Holland scored all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Cunningham had 11 of his 17 in the 1st, and added 6 more in the 3rd.</p><p>The Pistons struggled defensively on Saturday, allowing 134 points to the Nuggets, including a 47-point 3rd quarter. Detroit gave up 36 points in the 1st and 31 in the 2nd but managed to hold Denver to 20 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Detroit allowed the Nuggets to shoot 56% from the field, including 48% from three, with Denver hitting 13 threes. The Nuggets also went 29/36 from the free-throw line. The Pistons recorded 26 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and finished with 8 steals and 1 block.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>The Texans are +364 on the money line, as they get set to take on the Chiefs at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 18th at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs are the heavy favorite at -472 on the money line. ABC is handling the television coverage of this AFC matchup, with the Chiefs favored by -8 points and the over/under line set at 41.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON TEXANS VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Texans +8</p><p>This game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON TEXANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chiefs winning this one by a score of 23 to 20</li><li>Even though we like the Chiefs to win, our ATS pick is to take the Texans at +8</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Houston finished the regular season 10-7, which was good enough to win the AFC South. They went 5-1 in the division and 9-4 in conference play, putting them 4th in the AFC standings. The Texans ranked 16th in our power rankings heading into the playoffs.</p> <p>Houston was a 2.5-point underdog in the Wild Card round but took care of the Chargers 32-12. The O/U line was 41.5, and the teams combined for 44 points. The Texans are 8-9-1 against the spread this season, with a +1.1 scoring margin.</p><p>Heading into the divisional round, the Texans rank 20th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 15th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 22.4, and 18th in yards per game with 325.8. Houston ranks 9th in passing attempts but 20th in passing yards per game, averaging 210.4. On the ground, they are 21st in rushing attempts and 14th in rushing yards per game, with 115.4. The Texans are 17th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, converting 37.7% of their attempts, and they rank 15th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In the wild card round, C.J. Stroud threw for 282 yards, completing 22 of 33 passes with one touchdown and one interception. He was sacked three times. Joe Mixon led the rushing attack with 106 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries, while Nico Collins had 7 receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown. The Texans scored 12 points in the 4th quarter against the Chargers after being shut out in the 3rd.</p><p>The Texans' defense was dominant in their 32-12 win over the Chargers, coming up with four interceptions and allowing just 211 passing yards. They held the Chargers to a 43.8% completion rate and limited them to 12 points. Houston's run defense was also tough, allowing only 50 yards on 18 attempts.</p><p></p><p>On third downs, the Texans allowed the Chargers to convert just 27.3% of their chances. Even though the Chargers had 261 total yards, Houston's defense made key plays throughout the game, including four sacks and winning the quarterback hit battle by four.</p><h3>Are The Chiefs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Chiefs finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, putting them first in the AFC. They went 5-1 in division play and 10-2 against the conference. Kansas City was 8-0 at home and 7-2 on the road. Heading into the playoffs, they rank 6th in our power rankings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Chiefs were 7-9-1, with an average scoring margin of +3.5 points. Their O/U record was 7-10, with the under hitting in their last two games. Their games averaged 41.8 points, compared to an average line of 44.</p><p>Heading into the divisional round, the Chiefs rank 14th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 22.6, and are 16th in yards per game with 327.6. They lean heavily on the passing game, ranking 6th in passing attempts and 13th in passing yards per game. On the ground, they rank 22nd in rushing yards per game. One area where they have excelled is on 3rd down, where they rank 2nd in the league with a 48.5% conversion rate.</p> <p>In week 18, the Chiefs were shut out by the Broncos, managing just 98 passing yards and 27 rushing yards. Carson Wentz went 10/17 with a passer rating of 75 and was sacked 4 times. Nikko Remigio led the team with 48 receiving yards on 2 catches, while Carson Steele had 25 rushing yards on 8 carries.</p><p>In their 38-0 loss to the Broncos, the Chiefs' defense allowed 479 yards and struggled to get off the field, as the Broncos converted on 71.4% of their third down attempts. The Chiefs gave up 321 yards through the air, with Denver completing 89.7% of their passes for four touchdowns. Additionally, the Chiefs failed to record a sack and allowed 158 rushing yards on 43 attempts.<p></p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Bulls and Broncos game? Catch the action at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -8.5 to win at home against Buffalo.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Western Michigan winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +8.5.</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>Do the Bulls Stand a Chance in Kalamazoo?</h3><h3>Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulls fell to 3-11 on the season after a 79-61 road loss to Bowling Green on Tuesday. Buffalo, who entered the game as +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>Buffalo trailed 32-28 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 47 points while scoring 33.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their latest game, shooting just 32.2% from the field and 21.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 33 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, but they did manage to connect on 84.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Trey Thomas led the Bulls with 22 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Marcus Johnson added 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 42.9% from three. Buffalo had just 9 assists as a team and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite Buffalo's defensive efforts, they allowed 79 points in this game. The Bulls gave up 41% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 22 of their 53 attempts.</p> <p>Buffalo's defense allowed 14 two-point baskets on 29 attempts (48%) and 8 threes on 24 attempts (33%). They also sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they made 27 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Can Western Michigan Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Western Michigan Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Michigan improved to 3-12 on the season with a 94-83 road win over Kent State on Tuesday. The Broncos entered the game as +13 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 46-40 at halftime, Western Michigan scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Western Michigan put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field and 55.2% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 57.8% of their two-point shots, while going just 4-for-13 (30.8%) from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Broncos connected on 30 of 41 attempts, good for 73.2%.</p> <p>Jalen Sullinger led the way with 32 points, hitting 8 of 12 threes and shooting 52.6% overall. JaVaughn Hannah and Cli'Ron Hornbeak were efficient inside, with Hannah shooting 88.9% and Hornbeak 77.8%. Chansey Willis Jr. dished out 7 assists, adding 16 points despite shooting 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 35 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Western Michigan's opponent shot 32%, connecting on 9 of 28 three-point attempts. The Broncos also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 14, shooting 82%. Western Michigan gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Atlanta Hawks head to Boston to take on the Celtics in a 7:00 ET Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics are favored by 11 and have a record of 29-12, which is good for 2nd in the East. The Hawks are 7th in the East with a record of 21-19 and have won two straight games.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 234.5 and can be seen on NBCS. The Celtics are -590 on the moneyline, while the Hawks are +433. This game will be played at TD Garden.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -11</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-126 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Atlanta Stun the Crowd at TD Garden?</h3><p>The Hawks improved to 21-19 on the season with a 110-94 road win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Atlanta entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the 16-point victory. The total score of 204 points fell well short of the 236-point O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was a 15-0 run by the Hawks, which turned a 28-27 deficit into a 42-28 lead. After outscoring Chicago 34-22 in the 2nd quarter, Atlanta held an 86-78 lead going into the 4th and closed out the game by limiting the Bulls to just 16 points in the final period.</p><p>Keaton Wallace led the Hawks with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in their win over the Bulls, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Daeqwon Plowden added 19 points, making 5 threes at 83.3% shooting, while Dyson Daniels contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds.</p> <p>The Hawks shot 41% from the field and 30.2% from three, making 13 threes in the game. Wallace scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Onyeka Okongwu added 9 of his 14 points in the same period.</p><p>The Hawks' defense was strong on Wednesday, holding the Bulls to just 94 points. They gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 22. The 3rd quarter saw the Bulls score 31, but the Hawks clamped down in the 4th, giving up just 16 points.</p> <p>Atlanta did a great job defending the perimeter, holding Chicago to 22% shooting from three, with only 6 made threes. The Hawks also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Boston improved to 29-12 on the season with a dominant 121-94 win over the Magic on Friday. Playing at home, the Celtics entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a 27-point victory.</p> <p>Boston took control early, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter and 66-54 at halftime. They extended their lead to 96-76 by the end of the 3rd quarter and held the Magic to just 18 points in the 4th. The game’s total points of 215 narrowly went over the line of 213.5.</p><p>Jayson Tatum's 30 points and 6 rebounds led the Celtics to a 121-94 win over the Magic, with Tatum scoring 15 points in the 2nd quarter. Kristaps Porzingis added 23 points, including 11 in the 1st quarter, shooting 70% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaylen Brown contributed 20 points, with 13 coming in the 3rd quarter. The Celtics shot 52.5% from the field and 45.9% from three, making 17 threes overall. Derrick White chipped in 12 points, scoring 7 in the opening period.</p><p>The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 94 points. Boston tightened up as the game went on, allowing only 22 points in the 3rd quarter and 18 in the 4th. Overall, the Celtics limited Orlando to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Boston was especially effective at defending the three, where the Magic shot just 15%, making only 5 threes. The Celtics also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Phoenix Suns (-118) are favored by 1.5 points over the Detroit Pistons (-101). The over/under line is set at 226.5. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 ET at Little Caesars Arena.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently 20-20 and 10th in the Western Conference, while Detroit is 21-20 and 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Suns are 4th in the Pacific Division, while the Pistons are 4th in the Central Division.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-109 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Suns Have What it Takes in Detroit?</h3><p>The Suns moved to 20-20 this season after a 130-123 road win over the Wizards on Thursday. Phoenix was favored by -11.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total of 253 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5.</p> <p>Phoenix started strong with an 11-0 run and led 34-21 after the 1st quarter. They extended their lead to 104-83 heading into the 4th quarter but were outscored 40-26 in the final period.</p><p>Devin Booker led the Suns with 37 points in their win over the Wizards, adding 9 points in each of the first three quarters and 10 in the 4th. Kevin Durant contributed 23 points, including 10 in the 3rd quarter, while Grayson Allen added 21 points, with 10 coming in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>Allen hit 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep, and the Suns made 16 threes as a team, shooting 48.5% from beyond the arc and 51.8% overall. Ryan Dunn also had a strong performance, scoring 12 of his 18 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 123 points, the Suns managed to secure a win over the Wizards. Their best defensive effort came in the 1st quarter, where they allowed just 21 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 40 points. Overall, Phoenix allowed Washington to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Suns did a solid job defending the three, holding the Wizards to 31% shooting with 13 made threes. They also sent Washington to the line 27 times, where the Wizards hit 18 free throws. Phoenix recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Pistons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 21-20 on the season after a 111-100 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Detroit was +2 point underdogs at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 211, falling short of the 230-point O/U line.</p> <p>Detroit struggled in the 2nd quarter, getting outscored 40-30. They tightened up defensively in the 3rd, winning the quarter 25-23, but couldn’t make up the 11-point deficit in the 4th, as both teams scored 19 points in the final period.</p><p>In their loss to the Pacers, the Pistons shot just 39.6% from the field and connected on only 25% of their three-point attempts, making 9 threes in total. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% rate, while Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 9 assists despite shooting 33.3% from the floor.</p> <p>Jalen Duren was perfect from the field, finishing with 17 points and 17 rebounds. Hardaway scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Cunningham put up 9 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Pistons struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 40 points, which contributed to their 111-100 loss to the Pacers. However, they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 23 and 19 points, respectively. Overall, Detroit allowed Indiana to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 13 threes at a 43% clip. The Pistons sent Indiana to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. Detroit recorded 41 defensive rebounds, allowing just 3 offensive boards, and added 7 blocks.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Antelopes versus the Cardinal? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on truT. The game will be played at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. Grand Canyon is favored by -1 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 144 points.</p><h3>GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +1</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Antelopes Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 3-0 on the season with a 91-73 win over Norfolk State on Friday. The Antelopes were -18.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points went over the 145.5 O/U line, finishing at 164.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 54-27, but allowed Norfolk State to score 46 points in the second half while putting up 37 points of their own.</p><p>Grand Canyon's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 58.3% of their threes (14/24), contributing to an impressive effective field goal percentage of 74.1%.</p> <p>The Antelopes dished out 31 assists, with Ray Harrison leading the way with 8. JaKobe Coles, Tyon Grant-Foster, and Jalen Myers each scored 20 points, with Coles shooting 72.7% from the field and hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Grand Canyon couldn't slow down their opponent, giving up 73 points on 61% shooting from the field. The Antelopes allowed 33 made baskets on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon's defense gave up 14 threes on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 11 free throws.</p><h3>Does Stanford Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford picked up a 71-69 win over Santa Clara on Saturday, November 23rd. The Cardinal were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the victory. The total points for the game came in at 140, under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Stanford’s win came on the road, and they had to rally after trailing 37-27 at halftime. The Cardinal turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Santa Clara 44-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Maxime Raynaud dominated for Stanford, putting up 32 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 52.2% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Oziyah Sellers added 23 points, knocking down 3 of 4 from beyond the arc and shooting 55.6% overall.</p> <p>Stanford shot 44.4% from the field and 38.5% from three, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 47.6% of their attempts, but grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 69 points, with their opponent shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stanford held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 19 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 80%.</p>

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

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<p>ESPN is handling the television broadcast as the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Kick-off is set for 7:30 ET from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Ohio State is favored at -8.5 points, with the over/under line currently at 45.5 points. The Buckeyes come in with a 13-2 record, while Notre Dame is 14-1 this season.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning this one by a score of 27 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Ohio State Buckeyes to win, our ATS pick is to take the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at +8.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ohio State Buckeyes Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Ohio State enters the College Football Playoff National Championship against Notre Dame with a 13-2 record. They’ve gone 8-1 at home and 5-1 on the road this season. The Buckeyes have been favored in all 15 games, going 13-2 as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 9-6, with a +23.6 average scoring margin. Ohio State is 5-4 against the spread at home and 4-2 on the road.</p><p></p><p>This season, Ohio State’s over/under record is 7-8, with an average line of 50.5 points. Their games have averaged 48 points, and this week’s line is set at 45.5 points.</p><p>Ohio State’s offense is ranked 2nd in our power rankings heading into the College Football Playoff National Championship. They are also 10th in points per game, scoring 35.8. Will Howard has thrown for 3,779 yards and has a passer rating of 118. Ohio State is 10th in passing yards per game, averaging 265.1, and 4th in completion percentage at 71%.</p><p></p><p>Howard has 33 touchdown passes this season but has also thrown 10 interceptions. TreVeyon Henderson leads the rushing attack with 964 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored 10 touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has caught 71 passes for 1,227 yards and 14 touchdowns.</p><p>Ohio State's defense has been a standout unit this season, allowing just 12.2 points per game, the fewest in the nation. They also rank 7th in passing yards allowed per game (161.1) and 9th in rushing yards allowed (93.5).</p> <p>In their recent game against Texas, Ohio State gave up 14 points, allowing 341 total yards. Texas managed just 58 rushing yards on 29 attempts, while Ohio State's secondary allowed 283 passing yards but also came away with an interception.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Upset The Ohio State Buckeyes?</h3><p>Notre Dame enters the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T with a 14-1 record, hosting Ohio State. They are 7-0 on the road and 7-1 at home this season. The Fighting Irish have been favored in 13 of their 15 games, going 12-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +22.7 points per game, and they have a 13-2 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Notre Dame is 11-2 against the spread as the favorite and 2-0 as the underdog. At home, they are 6-2 ATS, while they have covered all seven road games. The Fighting Irish have been favored in 13 games, with an 11-2 record ATS in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 45.5 points. Notre Dame’s average over/under line this season is 47.2 points, and their games have averaged 51.3 points. Their over/under record is 8-7, with eight games featuring higher lines and eight games with more points than this week’s total.</p><p>Notre Dame’s offense has been driven by their rushing attack, averaging 211.8 yards per game, which ranks 7th nationally. Jeremiyah Love has been the standout performer, rushing for 1,121 yards and 17 touchdowns, averaging 7 yards per carry. Overall, the Fighting Irish are scoring 37 points per game, placing them 6th in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Riley Leonard has thrown for 2,606 yards, with a completion rate of 66.4%, leading to 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Notre Dame ranks 61st in passing yards per game. Jaden Greathouse has 464 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 5th nationally by allowing just 14.3 points per game. They are also 8th in the country in passing yards allowed, giving up only 165.3 yards per game, and quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 58 against them, the 2nd lowest in the nation.</p> <p>In their recent game against Penn State, Notre Dame’s defense gave up 24 points but also forced an interception. They allowed 204 rushing yards on 42 attempts, but held Penn State’s passing attack to 135 yards and no touchdowns.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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<p>The Lions are heavily favored in their NFC matchup against the Commanders, with a money line of -543. This divisional round game, set for 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th at Ford Field in Detroit, is being televised on FOX. The Commanders' money line odds are +407, and the Lions are -9.5 point favorites with an over/under line of 55 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 31 to 25</li><li>Even though we like the Lions to win, our ATS pick is to take the Commanders at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Commanders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Washington finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, putting them 6th in the NFC and 2nd in the NFC East. They ended the season on a five-game winning streak, including a 30-24 win over the Falcons in week 17 and a 23-19 win over the Cowboys in week 18. However, they couldn’t extend their streak to six games, losing 37-20 to the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.</p> <p>Heading into the playoffs, the Commanders ranked 10th in our power rankings. They had an average scoring margin of +5.4 and were 11-6-1 against the spread. Their O/U record was 11-7, with an average of 51.1 points in their games.</p><p>Jayden Daniels returned to the starting lineup in the Wild Card round after Marcus Mariota started in week 18. Daniels threw for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24/35 passing, posting a passer rating of 110. He was sacked just once after being sacked 5 times in week 17. Daniels’ top target was Dyami Brown, who had 5 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>Washington ranks 5th in our offensive power rankings and is averaging 28.2 points per game, which is 5th in the NFL. They have been strong on the ground, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game with 150.1. On 3rd down, they convert 45.6% of the time, which ranks 6th in the league.</p><p>In their 23-20 win over the Buccaneers, the Washington Commanders' defense allowed just 183 passing yards on 15 completions, but two of those completions were for touchdowns. Tampa Bay managed just 284 total yards, and Washington defended the run well, giving up only 101 yards on 25 attempts. Opposing quarterbacks completed 83.3% of their passes against Washington in their most recent game.<p></p>On third downs, Washington allowed the Buccaneers to convert 55.6% of their chances. The Commanders' defense recorded one sack but lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -2.</p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Lions finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, putting them atop our power rankings heading into the playoffs. Detroit went 6-0 in the NFC North and 11-1 in conference play, including a 40-34 road win over the 49ers in week 17. They followed that up with a 31-9 victory over the Vikings in week 18, easily covering the 3-point spread. This was their third straight win against the spread, giving them a 12-4-1 ATS record this season.</p> <p>In the O/U column, the Lions are 9-7-1, with their games averaging 53.3 points. The O/U line in their matchups has been 50.5 on average. In week 18, they and the Vikings combined for 40 points, falling well short of the 56.5-point line.</p><p>Jared Goff has been solid for the Lions, throwing for 231 yards in week 18, with 27 completions on 33 attempts, though he did have 2 interceptions after going without one in weeks 16 and 17. He had a passer rating of 80 in week 18, following a 132 rating in week 17 and a 136 in week 16. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 139 yards on 23 carries and scored 3 touchdowns in week 18, while Amon-Ra St. Brown led the team with 6 catches for 77 yards.</p> <p>Detroit's offense is currently ranked 2nd in our power rankings, and they lead the NFL in scoring with 33.2 points per game. They are 2nd in passing yards per game (263.2) and 5th in rushing yards (146.4). The Lions are converting 47.6% of their 3rd downs, which ranks 4th in the league.</p><p>The Lions' defense was dominant in their 31-9 win over the Vikings, holding Minnesota to just 142 passing yards on 43.9% completions. Detroit's secondary didn't allow a passing touchdown and limited the Vikings to a 3.5 yards per attempt average. They also excelled on third downs, allowing only a 23.1% conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite giving up 120 rushing yards on just 19 attempts, the Lions were able to keep the Vikings out of the endzone and held them to only 262 total yards.</p>

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<p>With the Open Championship set to take place next weekend, most of the biggest names in golf have already made their way to the UK. Some golfers are simply heading over there to get some practice rounds in, while others are looking to compete to stay in top shape.</p>



<p>The PGA Tour will be putting on the Genesis Scottish Open this weekend, and there is a loaded group of golfers ready to compete. It’s no surprise who the betting favorite is this weekend, but there are some other big names ready to compete as well.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at the top betting odds to win the Genesis Scottish Open this weekend. </p>



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<p>When looking at the <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting</a> odds to win the Genesis Scottish Open, there are two names that stand out right away. It’s no surprise that Rory McIlroy is the betting favorite to win this tournament at +650 as he is playing close to home in this event. </p>



<p>McIlroy is going to be one of the top picks to win the Open Championship next weekend as well, and he is going to be trying to get his game in top form by playing this weekend. He will have to play well to win though as Xander Schauffele isn’t too far behind with betting odds set at +750 to come up with the win.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There could be other golfers that make a run at winning the tournament in Scotland, but these are the two golfers that are expected to win.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>While there are a couple of big <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting</a> favorites in this tournament, you have to look deeper in the odds as well. Since Scottie Scheffler is not teeing it up in the event this weekend, all of the players feel like they will have a chance to win. </p>



<p>Collin Morikawa is next on the list at +1200, and Ludvig Aberg could get into the mix at +1400 as well. It’s been a great year for both of those players, but each is looking to pick up some wins along the way.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at some other names of players to watch:</p>



<ul>
<li>Tommy Fleetwood +2000</li>



<li>Viktor Hovland +2000</li>



<li>Tom Kim +2500</li>



<li>Min Woo Lee +2500</li>



<li>Hideki Matsuyama +2800</li>
</ul>



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<p>Winning this tournament is going to be the main goal for every golfer this weekend, but everyone is also simply trying to get momentum on their side. This golf course is going to play similarly to the course at the Open Championship, and it’s going to require a ton of concentration.&nbsp;</p>



<p>No one knows this style of golf better than Rory McIlroy, and he is going to have a massive following this weekend as well. There will be some other golfers that make things interesting this weekend, but it’s hard to see them coming up with the win.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is still plenty of value in getting McIlroy at +650 to win the Scottish Open, and that is the betting pick that should be made.</p>



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<p>The Sun Devils and Bearcats are set to face off at 2:00 ET on CBSS. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Cincinnati being favored by -9.5 at home against Arizona State.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Cincinnati pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</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>Can The Sun Devils Secure a Win at Cincinnati?</h3><h3>Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Arizona State fell to 10-6 on the season after a 95-89 home loss to UCF on Tuesday. The Sun Devils, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>The game’s total points reached 184, well over the 149.5 O/U line. Arizona State trailed 49-47 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Arizona State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 52.6% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 12-for-24, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%.</p> <p>Keyshawn Hall led the way with 40 points, shooting 72.2% overall and hitting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. BJ Freeman added 26 points, knocking down 5-of-6 threes, and Jayden Quaintance contributed 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field.</p><p>Arizona State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points as their opponent shot 52% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who hit 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 65%.</p><h3>Will the Bearcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bearcats improved to 11-5 on the season with a 68-62 win over Colorado on Wednesday. Cincinnati, who were -3.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 34-27 at halftime, Cincinnati scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 130 fell under the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Cincinnati struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%. They hit 34.8% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-23 from deep, and connected on 76.2% of their free throws, making 16 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Bangot Dak led the Bearcats with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Simas Lukosius added 16 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Even with Cincinnati's defense giving up 62 points, they held their opponent to just 41% shooting from the field. The Bearcats limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 3 three-pointers on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting rate.</p> <p>Cincinnati sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 shots for 61%. The Bearcats also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Betting on today's Golden Knights and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Blackhawks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Blackhawks.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+191)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Knights Chances in Chicago</h3><p>Vegas improved to 29-13-3 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the game went over with a combined 7 goals.</p>

<p>After falling behind 2-0, the Golden Knights rallied with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime. Vegas didn’t score until 15:06 in the second period, when Pavel Dorofeyev got them on the board.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights took 35 shots on goal and scored four times, with Brett Howden netting his 6th goal of the season in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, while Noah Hanifin, who scored his 2nd goal, also picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 5.</p> <p>Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for Vegas with his 7th goal of the season. The Knights were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second, once in the third, and finally in overtime. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Adin Hill had 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2% in the Golden Knights' last game. Defensively, Vegas finished with 10 takeaways and 22 hits. The Golden Knights will look to start stronger, as they allowed the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the 1st period and another at 12:00 in the 2nd. They also gave up a late goal at 13:10 in the 3rd, which tied the game at 3-3.</p><h3>Does Chicago Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 14-29-3 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. The Blackhawks’ defense held Anaheim scoreless until the 10:16 mark of the third period.</p><p>Chicago's offense produced 4 goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks got on the board early, with Isaak Phillips scoring his first goal of the season at 7:03 in the first period. Teuvo Teravainen added his fourth goal, which came on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal, also on a power play, while Ryan Donato netted his seventh goal in the third period.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with 3 assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall picked up two assists, giving him 4 for the year. The Blackhawks had 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. Chicago’s defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both of Anaheim's goals came in the 3rd period, with the second coming with just 4 seconds remaining.</p>

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<p>The Bobcats and Zips are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158 points, and Akron is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Ohio.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Akron Possible for the Bobcats?</h3><h3>Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ohio improved to 9-6 on the season with an 86-71 win over Ball State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Ohio led 45-35 at halftime and continued to play well in the second half, outscoring Ball State 41-36. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 54.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.3%, thanks in part to their 65% shooting on two-point attempts (26/40). From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36.4%.</p> <p>The Bobcats also added 10 points from the free-throw line, hitting 62.5% of their attempts. They grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Mickey Pearson Jr. led the way with 19 points, while Aidan Hadaway and Jackson Paveletzke each contributed 15 points, with Paveletzke also adding 6 assists.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Bobcats had a tough time containing two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 65% of their attempts, going 26/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's defense allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 62%. Ohio gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Zips Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Akron Zips Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Zips improved to 9-5 on the season with an 85-78 win over Toledo on Tuesday. Akron, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game hit 163, just over the O/U line of 161.5.</p> 

<p>Akron had to rally in this game, as they were down 42-30 at halftime. They turned things around in the second half, outscoring Toledo 55-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Akron put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, with a strong 56.5% inside the arc, but just 31% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Nate Johnson led the way with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 52.2% overall, though he struggled from deep, going 1 for 7. Akron dished out 21 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, with Amani Lyles contributing 16 points on 7 of 9 shooting in just 20 minutes.</p><p>Akron's defense gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts, going 26/46.</p> <p>From three-point range, Akron held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6, shooting 66%. Akron allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Mustangs and Hurricanes face off at 2:00 ET on ESPNU. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. SMU is favored by -5.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 157.5 points.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Hurricanes +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Not only will Miami pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can SMU Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>SMU improved to 13-4 on the season with a 54-52 road win over Virginia on Wednesday. The Mustangs were -6 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>SMU led 27-25 at halftime and matched Virginia’s 27 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 106, well below the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>SMU's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points with a 43.4% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they hit only 23.8% from beyond the arc, going 5 for 21 from three-point range.</p> <p>Blake Buchanan was a bright spot, hitting 5 of 7 shots and grabbing 15 rebounds. Boopie Miller and Chuck Harris each scored 12 points, though both shot 5 for 14 from the field. Harris connected on just 2 of 9 three-point attempts.</p><p>SMU's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to 4 made threes on 26 attempts, a 15% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 14 two-point field goals on 26 attempts, SMU kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they shot 12/15. The Mustangs also controlled the boards, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Miami Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Miami's season continued to be a struggle after an 89-54 loss to Duke on Tuesday. The Hurricanes are now 4-13 for the season. They went into the game as +23 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Miami trailed 50-26 at halftime and scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points were 143, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Miami struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a 39% shooting percentage from the field. They hit 30% of their threes, going 6-for-20, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. The Hurricanes only managed 5 offensive rebounds and 2 free-throw attempts, hitting both.</p> <p>Kon Knueppel was a standout, hitting 6-of-8 threes and shooting 81.8% overall, finishing with 25 points in 26 minutes. Lynn Kidd added 20 points on 10-of-17 shooting, while Cooper Flagg contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they allowed 89 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Hurricanes couldn't contain the opposing team's three-point shooting, giving up 17 threes on 53% shooting.</p> <p>Miami also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 7 times, where they converted 4 attempts. On the boards, the Hurricanes allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Stars and Avalanche are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche will host the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 against the Stars in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Avalanche to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Stars (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Stars Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Dallas fell to 28-15-1 with a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Dallas managed 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers, with Evgenii Dadonov netting his second goal of the season on a power play. Matt Duchene followed with his seventh goal and added his eighth assist on Dadonov's score.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before striking twice in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars gave up the first two goals of the game and were tied 2-2 before allowing two more to the Panthers. The first came at the 2:32 mark of the 3rd period, followed by an empty-netter with 1:00 remaining. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p><h3>Can the Avalanche Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 27-18-1. Colorado took the lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, the Avalanche failed to cover. They scored first, with Cale Makar finding the net at 17:06 in the second period, but the Predators tied it up at 11:29 in the same period and pulled away from there.</p><p>Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to Nashville. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, coming on a power play. Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, with Makar contributing his 16th assist.</p> <p>The Avalanche had 23 giveaways and scored both of their goals in the second and third periods. Casey Mittelstadt picked up his 8th assist, while Devon Toews recorded his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche gave up five goals to the Predators, including two empty-netters. After taking a 1-0 lead, Colorado allowed three straight goals, two of which came on the power play. Goalie Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

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<p>The Buffaloes and Cowboys are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Oklahoma State being favored by -2.5 at home against Colorado.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Buffaloes Secure a Win at Stillwater?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colorado dropped to 9-7 on the season after a 68-62 home loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. The Buffaloes entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Colorado scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Buffaloes managed just 62 points, shooting 41.1% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, converting 61.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Bangot Dak led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall and 40% from deep. Simas Lukosius added 16 points and 7 boards, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Colorado's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Buffaloes limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 61%, making 13 of 21 attempts. Colorado also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Oklahoma State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oklahoma State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after an 85-69 loss to BYU on Tuesday. The Cowboys were +14 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>The Cowboys struggled early, falling behind 46-26 by halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 39, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 69 points in their latest game, shooting 41.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 48.2%. They connected on 38.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 21 from deep, while their two-point shooting stood at 42.9% (15/35). At the free-throw line, the Cowboys converted 65.2%, making 15 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Trevin Knell led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc. Jamyron Keller and Bryce Thompson each added 15 points, with Keller knocking down 4 of 6 threes. Dallin Hall was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4 overall and 3 for 3 from three-point range, finishing with 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They had trouble containing two-point shots, with opponents hitting 62% of their attempts (15/24).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State allowed 12 threes on 28 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws (70%).</p>

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<p>The Bobcats and Wildcats are set to face off at 9:00 ET on BTN. The Wildcats will host the game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with Northwestern being favored by -15 over Montana State.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana State Bobcats +15</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like Montana State at +15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bobcats Ready for a Win at Evanston?</h3><p>Montana State’s season hit a bump on Sunday as they fell 79-78 to Denver. The Bobcats were -5 favorites going into the game, but not only did they lose, they also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Montana State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 47-33 at halftime. They turned things around in the second half, outscoring Denver 45-32, but their comeback fell just short.</p><p>Montana State scored 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, with a dismal 10% from three-point range, hitting just 1 of 10 attempts. They were more successful inside, connecting on 53.3% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bobcats made 27 of 37 attempts, shooting 73%. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and recorded 10 assists. Brandon Walker led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Nicholas Shogbonyo added 15 points and 7 boards.</p><p>Even with Montana State holding them to 42% shooting, the Bobcats gave up 79 points. They shot 40% from inside the arc, hitting 16 of their 40 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, they were efficient, making 6 of 12 shots for 50%. They also capitalized on free throws, going 29/31 for 93%. Montana State allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northwestern picked up a 67-58 win over Eastern Illinois on Friday, November 15th. The Wildcats were heavy favorites at -23.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the O/U line of 138.</p> 

<p>Northwestern led 37-27 at the half but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 21 points while allowing 31.</p><p>In their recent game, Northwestern put up 67 points, shooting 40.4% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 74.1% of their free throws, going 20 for 27 from the line.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was a strength, as they grabbed 16 boards on the offensive glass. Jalen Leach led the way with 27 points, while Nakyel Shelton added 19, despite shooting just 1 for 9 from beyond the arc. Kooper Jacobi contributed 9 rebounds and 6 assists, finishing with 14 points on 50% shooting.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to 58 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field on 21 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws, a 74% success rate. Northwestern allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Eagles are favored at -276 on the money line as they host the Rams at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles and Rams will kick off at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th, with NBC handling the television coverage. The Eagles are -6 point favorites, and the over/under line is at 43.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES RAMS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -6</p><p>This game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Eagles winning this one by a score of 29 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Rams Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Rams finished the regular season 10-7, which was good enough to win the NFC West. After snapping a two-game losing streak with a week 3 win over the 49ers, they dropped their final two games, losing to the Bears in week 4 and the Packers in week 5. In week 7, they bounced back with a 20-15 win over the Raiders, though they didn’t cover the 7-point spread as favorites.</p> <p>Heading into the playoffs, the Rams were 11th in our power rankings. Their average scoring margin this season is -0.1 points per game, and they are 10-8 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-10, with their games averaging 43.8 points compared to an average line of 46.8.</p><p>Heading into the divisional round, the Rams sit 15th in our offensive power rankings. They are 18th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.9, and 15th in yards per game, with 329.2. In the passing game, they are 15th in attempts and 11th in yards per game, averaging 226.1. On the ground, they rank 19th in rushing attempts and 24th in rushing yards per game. The Rams are 20th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 36.8%, and they rank 26th in 1st-quarter scoring.</p> <p>Matthew Stafford had a strong performance in the Wild Card round, posting a passer rating of 117, with 209 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19/27 passing. Kyren Williams led the team in rushing with 76 yards on 16 carries, while Tyler Higbee had 5 catches for 58 yards. The Rams scored 14 points in the 1st half against the Vikings but were held scoreless in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Rams' defense was dominant in their 27-9 win over the Vikings, sacking the quarterback nine times and allowing just 163 passing yards. They were tough against the run, holding Minnesota to 106 yards on 22 attempts. The Rams also had 14 quarterback hits, six more than the Vikings, and had 10 tackles for loss.</p>
<p>Although they gave up one touchdown through the air, the Rams limited the Vikings to a 4.1 yards per attempt. Additionally, they held Minnesota to a 35.3% conversion rate on third down and came away with one interception.</p><h3>Are The Eagles Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After a 14-3 regular season, the Eagles secured the top spot in the NFC East and the 2nd seed in the conference. They ended the year with two straight wins, including a 20-13 victory over the Giants in week 18. Before that, they bounced back from a week 16 loss to Washington by dominating the Cowboys 41-7 in week 17. Philadelphia was favored by 7.5 points in that game and easily covered the spread.</p> <p>Heading into the divisional round, the Eagles rank 5th in our power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game and are 12-6 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 7-11, with their games averaging 44.3 points compared to a 45-point line.</p><p>Heading into the divisional round, the Eagles are 4th in our offensive power rankings. They are 7th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 26.9 points per game, and 10th in yards per game, with 362.9. Philadelphia has leaned heavily on their run game, leading the league in rushing attempts and ranking 2nd in rushing yards per game with 178.7. On the other hand, they are 30th in passing yards per game, with 184.2, and 30th in passing attempts.</p> <p>In their wild-card win over the Packers, the Eagles scored 10 points in the first quarter and finished with 22. Jalen Hurts threw for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns, posting a passer rating of 111. DeVonta Smith led the team with 55 receiving yards, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 119 yards on 25 carries. Philadelphia struggled on 3rd down, converting only 2 of 11 attempts, and went 1 for 4 in the red zone.</p><p>In their 22-10 win over the Packers, the Eagles' defense was opportunistic, coming up with three interceptions. Despite allowing 107 rushing yards on 25 attempts, they held Green Bay to just 10 points. Philadelphia's secondary was particularly strong, allowing only 195 passing yards and no touchdowns, while also holding the Packers to a 60.6% completion rate.<p></p>On third downs, the Eagles allowed the Packers to convert 53.8% of their chances. Philadelphia also had two sacks and won the tackles for loss battle.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and Bulldogs face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL. The odds for this Southern conference game currently have Samford as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS SAMFORD BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Samford Bulldogs -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Hanna Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAMFORD BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Samford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will East Tennessee State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>East Tennessee State fell to 8-8 on the season after a 73-70 road loss to Furman on Wednesday. The Buccaneers were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the close result. The total points for the game ended at 143, just over the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>ETSU led 36-35 at halftime but were outscored 38-34 in the second half. Despite the loss, they kept it close against a favored Furman team.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.3%. They hit 31.6% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-19, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 18 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>The Buccaneers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. PJay Smith Jr. and Quimari Peterson each scored 21 points, with Smith shooting 54.5% from the field. John Buggs III hit 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 13 points.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team going 17/33 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Buccaneers' defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, as they made 7 of 21 attempts. East Tennessee State also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 of those for 72%.</p><h3>Can the Samford Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Samford improved to 13-3 on the season with a narrow 75-74 win over Mercer on Wednesday. The Bulldogs entered the game as -5.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 149 fell short of the O/U line of 164.5.</p> <p>Samford led 41-38 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The Bulldogs held on for the win, but it was closer than expected.</p><p>Samford's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field and 50% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 55% of their two-point attempts (22/40) but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% (5/20). At the free-throw line, they shot 59.3%, making 16 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Ahmad Robinson led the way with 29 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 37.5% from three. Tyler Johnson added 20 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. Alex Holt contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Rylan Jones chipped in 11 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Samford's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 37% from the field on 23 of 61 attempts. From two-point range, the opposing team connected on 14 of 32 shots, good for 43%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Samford allowed 9 threes on 29 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Samford gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Miners? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. The odds for this Conference USA conference game currently have UTEP as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Don Haskins Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Miners.</li><li>Not only will UTEP pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Mexico State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, New Mexico State has been the favorite in six games this season and has gone 6-0 in those games. The Aggies are coming off a 67-65 win over Jacksonville State, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, New Mexico State is 0-10, and the Aggies have lost their last 10 road games by an average of 16.3 points per game. So far this season, they are 11-12 overall, including a 5-3 record in Conference USA.</p><p>When looking at New Mexico State's ATS record this season, they are currently sitting at 9-9-1. As the underdog, they have gone 6-7 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-6 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three road games. Overall, their last 10 road ATS record is 4-6 and their last 10 underdog ATS record is 5-5.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for New Mexico State games sits at 10-9. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 140.8 and their matchups have averaged 142.8 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 136 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the New Mexico State offense ended with 67 points against Jacksonville State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.1% and made 9 threes. Christian Cook led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points. Additionally, Jordan Rawls contributed 14 points for the Aggies.</p><p>On the defensive side, New Mexico State is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, New Mexico State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.7% this season.</p><h3>Does UTEP Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>UTEP enters this game with a record of 12-11 and a 3-5 mark in Conference USA action. At home, the Miners are 9-4 this season, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games played in front of their home crowd.</p>

<p>For the season, UTEP has been favored in 10 of its 23 games, and it has gone 9-1 in those matchups. As for the point spread, the Miners are favored by 5.5 points today.</p><p>So far this season, UTEP has an ATS record of 7-12-1, including a mark of 6-6-1 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Miners have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for UTEP sits at 8-12 and today's line of 138 is just below the average over/under line in their games this year of 139. So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 132 points.</p><p>The UTEP offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 65 points versus Liberty. During the game, they attempted 21 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 44%. Leading UTEP in scoring vs. Liberty was Otis Frazier III with his 15 points. Tae Hardy also added 14 points for the Miners.</p><p>At this time, the Miners' defense is positioned 107th in the country, permitting 69.3 points per game. In today's game vs. New Mexico State, the UTEP defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, UTEP made 15 free-throws vs. the Miners.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. Kentucky is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Clemson. The over/under for the game is set at 157 points.</p><h3>KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Clemson Tigers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 9:30 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEMSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Clemson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Kentucky Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Kentucky improved to 7-1 on the season with a 105-76 home win over Georgia State on Friday. The Wildcats were -31.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 181, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>Leading 48-33 at halftime, Kentucky scored 57 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Despite the comfortable win, the Wildcats’ defense will need to tighten up moving forward.</p><p>Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 105 points while shooting 59.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 80.5% shooting on two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% of their threes.</p> <p>The Wildcats also connected on 81.8% of their free throws and dished out 23 assists. Cesare Edwards led the way with 21 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, while Jaxson Robinson and Zarique Nutter each added 19 points.</p><p>Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 59% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 33 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, an 80% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kentucky's defense was more effective, holding the other team to 26% shooting on 7 of 26 three-point attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws, an 81% success rate. Kentucky gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Clemson improved to 7-1 on the season with an 86-58 win over Florida A&M on Friday. The Tigers were heavy favorites at -32.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Leading 38-32 at halftime, Clemson clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 48 of their own.</p><p>Clemson's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and 36% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. At the free-throw line, they hit 85%, going 17-for-20.</p> <p>Chase Hunter led the Tigers with 16 points, while Chauncey Wiggins added 15, hitting 3-of-4 from three-point range. Roderick Coffee III contributed 13 points and 6 assists, and Jordan Chatman knocked down 3-of-4 threes in just 14 minutes of action.</p><p>Despite giving up 58 points, Clemson’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 21 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Clemson’s defense allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 85%. Clemson gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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