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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kings versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Kings come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Canucks.</li><li>We like the Canucks on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Pull Off A Win at Rogers Arena?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 24-12-5. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead until Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p>

<p>The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the total over.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere's second goal. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were limited to just 3 goals in the game.</p><p>After leading 3-2 late in the third period, the Kings gave up a game-tying goal to the Blackhawks with just 31 seconds remaining. Chicago then went on to win the shootout 3-2. Los Angeles had also allowed the first two goals of the third period, which came at the 16:34 and 14:26 marks. Goalie Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and an 85.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 19-14-10. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded with a goal at 18:43. Suter scored again with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the Canucks’ offense with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored Vancouver’s first goal at 5:19 in the second period and capped the game with the final goal at 19:34 in the third. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 15:38 in the third period.</p> <p>The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net once in the second period and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen recorded 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Canucks' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Fighting Illini and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PEAC. In this Big Ten matchup, Illinois is favored bt -3 vs. Indiana. The over/under for the game is 158 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers +3</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Illinois Pull Off A Win at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois dropped to 12-4 on the season after an 82-72 home loss to USC on Saturday. The Illini, who were -12.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 154 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Illinois led 38-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 47 points while scoring just 34.</p><p>Illinois struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.1% overall and 21.9% from three-point range, hitting only 7 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 shots for 90.5%.</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 31 points, shooting 60% from the field. Wesley Yates III was efficient as well, hitting 7 of 8 shots. Ben Humrichous contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Even though Illinois held their opponent to 37% shooting overall, they still gave up 82 points. The defense allowed 53% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 16 of their 30 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois limited their opponent to just 7 made threes on 32 attempts, a 21% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 19 of those for 90%.</p><h3>Are the Hoosiers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Indiana’s season record dropped to 13-4 after a tough 85-60 loss to Iowa on Saturday. The Hoosiers, who were +5 underdogs going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 145 fell well short of the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 43-33 at halftime and struggled even more in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42. The Hoosiers will need to regroup after this road loss.</p><p>Indiana's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 60 points with a 40.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit only 25% of their threes, going 4-for-16 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 61.5%, making 8 of 13 attempts.</p> <p>Payton Sandfort led the Hoosiers with 23 points, hitting 4 threes on 9 attempts. Owen Freeman contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Josh Dix also added 12 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 60% of their two-point shots, going 21/35 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Indiana's defense conceded 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 10 shots, and Indiana allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pistons (-139) will host the Pacers (+117) in a Central Division matchup. Detroit is currently favored by 2.5 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line for this game is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on FDSD. The Pacers are 22-19 and 3rd in the Central Division, while the Pistons are 21-19 and 4th in the Central Division.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-109 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Be The Talk of Little Caesars Arena?</h3><p>The Pacers fell to 22-19 on the season after a 127-117 home loss to the Cavaliers on Tuesday. Indiana entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 244 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 231 by 13 points.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run, Cleveland took control, moving the score from 85-77 to 87-85. Indiana responded by winning the 2nd quarter 31-25, but a 38-28 3rd quarter by the Cavs put them in a 100-89 hole heading into the 4th. The Pacers edged the Cavs 28-27 in the final period.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts in their 127-117 loss to the Cavaliers. Bennedict Mathurin added 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip, while Myles Turner contributed 17 points.</p> <p>Siakam scored 12 of his points in the opening quarter, while Mathurin put up 12 in the 4th. The Pacers connected on 12 threes, shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc and 48.4% overall from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Pacers struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 37 and 38 points, respectively, in their 127-117 loss to the Cavaliers. They did manage to tighten things up in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 25 points. Overall, Indiana allowed Cleveland to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers held the Cavaliers to 34% shooting, with Cleveland hitting 15 threes. Indiana also sent the Cavs to the line 31 times, where they converted 26 free throws. The Pacers recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Pistons Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Pistons improved to 21-19 on the season with a 124-119 win over the Knicks on Monday. Detroit, who entered the game as +8 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 243, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 224.5 by 18.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit jumped out to a 37-26 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Knicks responded by outscoring them 37-22 in the 2nd. The Pistons regained control with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 74-72 to 84-72. They entered the 4th quarter with a 95-90 lead, and both teams scored 29 points in the final period.</p><p>Cade Cunningham's 36 points led the Pistons to a 124-119 win over the Knicks, with 18 of those points coming in the 3rd quarter. Malik Beasley added 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 75% rate, and contributed 9 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Detroit shot 50% from the field and made 15 threes, shooting 44.1% from beyond the arc. Cunningham hit 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Beasley connected on 6.</p><p>Despite giving up 119 points, the Pistons managed to secure a win over the Knicks. They struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, allowing 37 points, but limited the damage in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they gave up 26 and 27 points, respectively. Detroit sent New York to the free-throw line 29 times, where the Knicks converted 24 attempts.</p> <p>The Pistons allowed the Knicks to shoot 50% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, with New York hitting 15 threes. Detroit also gave up 10 offensive rebounds. Defensively, they recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Eagles and Red Wolves game? Catch the action at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR, as the Red Wolves hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and Arkansas State is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Southern Miss.</p><h3>SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at First National Bank Arena at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Red Wolves.</li><li>Even though we have Arkansas State winning straight-up, we like Southern Miss at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Eagles Defense Show Up in Jonesboro?</h3><p>Through 21 games this season, Southern Miss has a record of 12-9. In Sun Belt Conference play, the Golden Eagles are 6-3 compared to their non-conference mark of 6-6. On the road, they have gone 5-5, and their average scoring margin is -5.9 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Southern Miss lost to Marshall by a score of 83-67. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have a record of 5-5. So far this season, they have been the underdog in 11 games, going 5-6.</p><p>Against the spread, Southern Miss has gone 8-11 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 4-6, and they have gone 5-6 vs. the spread as the underdog this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Golden Eagles have an ATS mark of 5-5.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Southern Miss games is 9-10 and today's line of 151 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their OU record during that stretch is 1-2. On the year, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Southern Miss offense ended with 67 points against Marshall. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.1% and made 10 threes. On the offensive front, the Golden Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, ranking 331st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 202nd in terms of percentage and 253rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>On defense, Southern Miss is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 70.8 points per game. So far, the Southern Miss defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.8 times per game (572nd).</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Arkansas State as Home Favorites</h3><p>Arkansas State is 5-2 at home this season, and they have gone 7-4 when favored. Over their last 10 games at home, the Red Wolves are 7-3. They are coming off an 81-75 loss to Louisiana-Lafayette.</p>

<p>For the year, Arkansas State is 8-13, including a 5-4 mark in Sun Belt play. They have gone 4-10 on the road, compared to 5-2 at home.</p><p>Arkansas State has an ATS record of 11-9-1 this season. At home, they are 4-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Red Wolves are 4-6 ATS.</p><p>Arkansas State's over/under record for the season sits at 10-11 and today's line of 151 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (153.6). So far, 13 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points and over their last five games, the average is 153 points. Their over/under record over their last three games is 2-1 and over their last 10 games, it is 7-3.</p><p>The Red Wolves' offense finished with 75 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 78.3 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Dyondre Dominguez, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 13.1, while Taryn Todd also maintains a PPG average of 12 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far, the Red Wolves' defense is ranked 292nd in the country at 78.9 points per contest. In today's game, the Arkansas State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 81 points.</p>

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Broncs game? Catch the action at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ, as the Broncs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Mount St. Mary's is favored by -2 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 137.5 points.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs +2</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Broncs.</li><li>Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mount St. Mary's Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers improved to 10-5 on the season with a 73-71 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. Playing at home, Mount St. Mary's entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's led 41-32 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. Though they held on for the win, they’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 38.7% from deep, and hit 7 of 10 free throws.</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and finishing with 7 rebounds. The Mountaineers had 20 assists as a team, with Dola Adebayo and Griffin Barrouk each adding 15 points, while Barrouk also hit 5 threes.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 62% success rate on 15/24 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mount St. Mary's allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 attempts.</p><h3>Will the Broncs Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Rider improved to 5-11 on the season with a 68-65 road win over Niagara on Sunday. The Broncs entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Rider led 33-26 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s combined total of 133 points fell just under the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Rider's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 38.9% from three-point range (7/18). They were efficient at the free-throw line, making 17 of 19 attempts for an 89.5% success rate.</p> <p>Justice Smith led the way, shooting 70% from the field and finishing with 17 points and 6 rebounds. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Zion Russell contributed 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 5 of 6 overall.</p><p>Rider's defense gave up 65 points despite allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. The Broncs struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rider's opponents went 7/19, shooting 36%. The Broncs sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Rider limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Explorers and Tritons. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on Ball, and it's hosted by the Tritons at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Get ready to place your bets! La Salle is the -2 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California-San Diego. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -2</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will La Salle Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle picked up a 71-68 win over Drexel on Saturday, November 16th. The Explorers, who were -4 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they did manage to get the win on the road.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 43-31 at halftime but allowed Drexel to score 37 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 28 points themselves. The total points for the game ended at 139, just over the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>La Salle's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they connected on 91.7% of their free throws, going 11-for-12 from the line.</p> <p>Jahlil White led the way, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 19 points, while Jason Drake and Demetrius Lilley each added 18 points. Corey McKeithan contributed 17 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 38.9% from the field.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, hitting 29 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the Explorers allowed 23 two-pointers on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, La Salle's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also limited free-throw damage, with opponents shooting just 4/11 (36%). The Explorers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tritons Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>California-San Diego dropped their recent game to Seattle, losing 84-71 at home. The Tritons were -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Tritons showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Seattle 43-35, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>California-San Diego's offense put up 71 points, shooting 50% from the field in their last game. Their two-point shooting was a strong 58.3%, while they hit just 31.2% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.7% of their shots, going 14 for 19.</p> <p>Maleek Arington led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, and Nordin Kapic contributed 19, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe grabbed 13 rebounds, and DaSean Stevens was perfect from the field, making all 5 of his shots, including 3 for 3 from deep.</p><p>California-San Diego gave up 84 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 50% from the field. The Tritons allowed 21 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California-San Diego's defense held their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The Tritons limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

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