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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-171) will take on the Timberwolves (+143) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 219.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Celtics are favored by 4 points, and they are 24-9 on the season. They are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. As for the Timberwolves, they are 17-15 and 8th in the Western Conference. They are 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -4</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-121 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 47.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Boston Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Boston improved to 24-9 on the season with a dominant 125-71 win over the Raptors on Tuesday. The Celtics, favored by 17 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 196 points fell well short of the 232-point O/U line.</p> <p>Boston’s defense set the tone early, holding Toronto to just 12 points in the 1st quarter. After a closer 2nd quarter, the Celtics went on a 13-0 run, extending their lead from 66-48 to 79-48. They then outscored the Raptors 45-18 in the 3rd quarter and 35-18 in the 4th.</p><p>The Celtics shot 54% from the field and hit 22 three-pointers at a 51.2% clip in their win over the Raptors. Jayson Tatum led the way with 23 points, 18 of which came in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Payton Pritchard added 19 points, knocking down 5 threes, while Derrick White contributed 16 points, including 10 in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Raptors, allowing just 71 points in their win on Tuesday. Boston held Toronto to 12 points in the 1st quarter and limited them to under 20 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Boston's defense was especially strong from beyond the arc, where they held the Raptors to 10 made threes on 25% shooting. The Celtics also recorded 14 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 17-15 on the season after a 113-105 road loss to the Thunder on Tuesday, December 31st. Minnesota entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 218, just over the pre-game line of 216.5.</p> <p>After leading 52-46 at halftime, the Timberwolves allowed a 13-0 run and were outscored 43-23 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter down 89-75 and outscored the Thunder 30-24 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 113-105 loss to the Thunder, the Timberwolves shot 49.4% from the field, with a 39.5% success rate from three, connecting on 15 long-range shots. Anthony Edwards led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip, while Naz Reid added 19 points, and Mike Conley contributed 16 points, also making 4 threes at 57.1%.</p> <p>Edwards scored 13 of his 20 points in the 2nd quarter, while Reid added 11 points in the 4th. Conley chipped in 9 points in the 3rd, and Julius Randle scored 7 of his 11 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves had a solid 1st and 2nd quarter, giving up just 21 and 25 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 43 points, which proved costly. They tightened up in the 4th, conceding only 24 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.</p> <p>Minnesota did a good job limiting the Thunder's three-point shooting, allowing just 12 threes on 33% shooting. They sent Oklahoma City to the line 23 times, where the Thunder hit 17 free throws. The Timberwolves gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trojans versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. Troy is favored by -2.5 in this Sun Belt conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 134.5 points.</p><h3>TROY TROJANS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center at 6:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Appalachian State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Troy Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Troy improved to 6-4 on the season with a 77-57 home win over Georgia State on Saturday, December 21st. The Trojans entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 134 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Troy took control early, leading 39-25 at halftime, and maintained their advantage in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 38-32.</p><p>Troy put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 52.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, making just 29.2% on 7-of-24 shooting from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 72%, going 18-of-25.</p> <p>Myles Rigsby led the way with 22 points, hitting 3-of-5 from three and shooting 60% overall. Jelani Hamilton added 18 points, knocking down 5-of-11 from three-point range. Tayton Conerway contributed 13 points and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 57 points, Troy's defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, with 19 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 52% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Trojans held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 three-point attempts. Troy also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 for 72%. The Trojans gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Mountaineers?</h3><h3>Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 68-64 road loss to North Texas on Friday, December 20th. Despite the loss, Appalachian State covered the spread as +11.5 underdogs.</p> 

<p>Appalachian State trailed 33-28 at halftime but outscored North Texas 36-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 132 went over the pre-game line of 123.5.</p><p>Appalachian State's offense shot 52.4% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.9%. They hit 65.2% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, while also making 81.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Myles Tate led the way with 21 points, shooting 50% from three-point range (4/8) and adding 5 assists. Brenen Lorient was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including his only three-point attempt, and finishing with 17 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Appalachian State held the other team to 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% success rate. The opposing team also went 15/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 78%. Appalachian State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Troy Trojans vs Appalachian State Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb improved to 5-8 on the season with an 84-79 road win over East Carolina on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.</p> <p>Darryl Simmons II led the way with 29 points, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc and shooting 75% overall. Isaiah Richards also had an efficient night, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 46% of their shots, going 18 for 39.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb held the opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 36 times, making 22 for 61%. Gardner-Webb allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern dropped to 2-11 on the season after an 81-65 loss to Georgia on Sunday, December 22nd. The Buccaneers were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Charleston Southern put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws, going 11-for-16 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly played all 40 minutes, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while De'Shayne Montgomery added 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in just 22 minutes. Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and Asa Newell finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Buccaneers couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 51% on 23/45 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 8. The Buccaneers gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Governors versus the Ospreys? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and North Florida is favored by -7.5 vs. Austin Peay in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNF Arena at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Ospreys.</li><li>Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Austin Peay Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Austin Peay Governors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Austin Peay’s season record fell to 3-8 after an 85-55 road loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday, December 21st. The Governors entered the game as +25.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 140 fell just short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Austin Peay struggled early, trailing 47-20 at halftime. They managed to score 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to make a significant comeback.</p><p>Austin Peay struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 31.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 2 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 10.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>LJ Thomas led the Governors with 20 points, despite shooting 6 of 17 from the field and missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Jason Edwards added 16 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, while Devin McGlockton contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Austin Peay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 60% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 30 shooting for 70%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 18 shots, good for 44%. Austin Peay also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Can the Ospreys Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>North Florida dropped to 5-6 on the season after a 99-45 loss to the Gators on Saturday. The Ospreys, who were +27 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, well under the O/U line of 174.5.</p> <p>North Florida was down 54-17 at halftime and managed just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. They'll look to regroup after this tough loss.</p><p>North Florida's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points with a field goal percentage of 23.2% (13/56). Their effective field goal percentage was 30.4%, and they hit only 22.7% of their two-point attempts (5/22) and 23.5% from three (8/34). At the free-throw line, they shot 61.1% (11/18).</p> <p>Will Richard was a bright spot, scoring 26 points in 22 minutes, shooting 75.0% overall and from three (6/8). Sam Alexis added 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled, giving up 99 points on 44% shooting. They allowed 34 field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20. North Florida also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws (81%).</p>

Austin Peay Governors vs North Florida Ospreys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>With a money line of -558, the Commanders are the heavy favorite as they face the Cowboys on Sunday, November 24th at 1:00 ET on FOX. The Commanders are favored by -10 in this week 12 matchup, which is being played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. The over/under line is set at 44.5 points.</p><h3>DALLAS COWBOYS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Cowboys +10</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Commanders winning this one by a score of 24 to 23</li><li>Even though we like the Commanders to win, our ATS pick is to take the Cowboys at +10</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Dallas heads into week 12 against Washington looking to snap a five-game losing streak, which includes a 34-10 home loss to the Texans in week 11. This dropped the Cowboys to 3-7, leaving them 15th in our power rankings and giving them just a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are now 3rd in the NFC East with a 1-1 division record.</p> <p>Against the spread, Dallas is 2-8 and has failed to cover in five straight games. They were 7-point underdogs against the Texans in week 11. The O/U line was 41.5, with the teams combining for 44 points. The Cowboys’ O/U record is 6-4 this season.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Cowboys rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the league in passing attempts per game (41.1), resulting in 240.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 7th. However, they are 23rd in points per game, averaging 18.7. Dallas has struggled on the ground, ranking 28th in rushing attempts and 31st in rushing yards per game (81.7). On 3rd down, they rank 23rd with a conversion rate of 35.6% but are 2nd in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Cooper Rush threw for 354 yards (32/55) in week 11, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, but Dallas scored just 10 points, all in the 2nd quarter. Rico Dowdle led the team with 28 rushing yards on 10 carries, while CeeDee Lamb had 8 receptions for 93 yards. Dallas has failed to score in the 4th quarter in their last three games.</p><p>In their 34-10 loss to the Texans, the Cowboys' defense gave up 141 rushing yards on just 25 attempts, allowing Houston to control the game on the ground with 5.6 yards per attempt. Despite this, Dallas did limit the Texans to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. They also defended the pass well, not giving up any touchdowns through the air and holding Houston to 250 passing yards.<p></p>The Cowboys' defense managed one interception and held the Texans to a 67.6% completion rate. However, they struggled to generate consistent pressure, finishing with only one sack and losing both the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington enters week 12 with a 7-4 record, putting them 2nd in the NFC East despite two straight losses. After a narrow home loss to the Steelers in week 10, the Commanders couldn’t bounce back in week 11, falling 28-16 to the Eagles. Washington was a 4.5-point underdog in that game and failed to cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 7-3-1 this season.</p> <p>According to our projections, the Commanders have an 87.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 15.1% chance of winning the division. They currently rank 13th in our NFL power rankings and have a +5.9 scoring margin this season. Their O/U record is 7-4, with their games averaging 50.1 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Commanders rank 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 4th in the NFL in points per game (28) and 6th in total yards, averaging 366.7 per game. Washington has been run-heavy, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 6th in rushing yards, while sitting 24th in passing attempts and 14th in passing yards. They are 8th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions and rank 2nd in red zone attempts, but their 8.7% conversion rate in the red zone ranks 26th.</p> <p>Jayden Daniels threw for 191 yards and a touchdown in week 11, completing 22 of 32 passes and posting a passer rating of 81. He was sacked 3 times and threw an interception. Brian Robinson Jr. led the team with 63 rushing yards on 16 carries, while Austin Ekeler had 8 catches for 89 yards.</p><p>Washington's defense gave up 228 rushing yards to the Eagles in their 26-18 loss, with Philadelphia averaging 5.7 yards per attempt on the ground. Despite this, they did a good job against the pass, allowing just 206 yards through the air and no passing touchdowns. The Commanders also held the Eagles to a 64.3% completion rate.</p><p></p><p>On third downs, however, Washington struggled, allowing the Eagles to convert 56.2% of their chances. They did manage two sacks and had a positive quarterback hit differential, but they were at a -5 disadvantage in tackles for loss.</p>

Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

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<p>Betting on today's Monarchs and Eagles game? Catch the action at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, GA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Sun Belt conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Georgia Southern being favored by -5 at home against Old Dominion.</p><h3>OLD DOMINION MONARCHS VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +5</p><p>This game will be played at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia Southern winning straight-up, we like Old Dominion at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Monarchs Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Old Dominion has struggled on the road this season, going 1-12 compared to their 5-11 record at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -10.1 points per game, and they come into this game on a three-game road losing streak.</p>

<p>Overall, the Monarchs are just 7-23 this season, including a 3-15 mark in Sun Belt Conference play. In their last game, they lost to Appalachian State by a score of 89-64.</p><p>Old Dominion's ATS record this season is 7-21-1, which is not very good. However, their ATS record as the underdog is 4-13-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Monarchs have gone just 2-7-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Old Dominion's games this year (146.1). The over/under record in their games this season is 14-13-2. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and their games have averaged 144 points compared to their season average of 147 points per game.</p><p>The Old Dominion offense is coming off a game where they scored 64 points against Appalachian State. They posted a field goal percentage of 37.7% and connected on 11 threes. The team's top scorer is Chaunce Jenkins, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16, while Tyrone Williams also carries a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Old Dominion is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.0 points per game (266th). Old Dominion's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Appalachian State offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 89 points.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Georgia Southern will be looking to build on their 87-73 win over Marshall. The Eagles have gone 5-5 in their last ten games at home.</p>

<p>Georgia Southern has an average scoring margin of +1.2 points per game at home this season. So far, they have gone 5-7 in their own building.</p><p>Georgia Southern has an overall ATS record of 13-15-2 this season and they are 7-4-1 vs. the spread at home. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles have gone 7-2-1 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Georgia Southern's games this season (146.8). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 157 points.</p><p>Georgia Southern's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 87 points against Marshall. They had an overall field goal percentage of 56.9% and made 16/21 free throws. The Georgia Southern offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 27.1 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At this time, the Eagles' defense is positioned 309th in the country, permitting 79.5 points per game. The Georgia Southern defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed Marshall to connect on 5 threes.</p>

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/1/24

<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Hurricanes.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hurricanes (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Hurricanes Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 22-14-2 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total line of 6 goals resulted in a push.</p> 

<p>The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina tied it up in the second period and added two more goals, including an empty netter, to secure the victory.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the Hurricanes with two goals in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, scoring his third goal of the season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal and picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 12. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with his sixth goal, an empty-netter with just nine seconds left.</p> <p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but went scoreless on power plays. They had 14 giveaways and scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added a final goal in the third.</p><p>Carolina's defense struggled late in the first period, allowing two goals in the final minute, but they tightened up afterward, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers moved to 23-13-2 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, who took the lead at 5:15 in the first period. After the Stars tied it up in the second, Florida pulled ahead with two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter at the 19:00 mark.</p><p>Four different Panthers found the net in their 4-2 win over Dallas, including A.J. Greer, who scored his first goal of the season. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net with one minute left. Matthew Tkachuk picked up his third goal, while Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers in the first period.</p> <p>Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. The Panthers scored their second goal on a power play, with Aleksander Barkov earning his sixth assist of the season.</p><p>Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping secure the win for the Panthers. Defensively, Florida had 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the 2nd period, they kept the Stars scoreless in the 3rd.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Bears and Packers will face off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th at Lambeau Field. The Packers are heavily favored at -480 on the money line and -10 on the point spread. This week 18 NFC North matchup is being televised on FOX, with the over/under line set at 41 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO BEARS VS GREEN BAY PACKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Packers -10</p><p>This game will be played at Lambeau Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PACKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Packers winning this one by a score of 26 to 11</li><li>Not only do we have the Packers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 41 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bears Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 18, the Bears have dropped 10 straight games, leaving them with a 4-12 record. This includes an 0-7 mark on the road and an 0-5 record in the NFC North. Chicago ranks 4th in the division and 14th in the NFC, and they have no chance of making the playoffs. In our NFL power rankings, they are 23rd.</p> <p>Chicago has a scoring margin of -3.9 points per game and is 8-7-1 against the spread. They are 3-1 ATS as favorites and 5-6-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 6-10, with their games averaging 39.6 points compared to the line of 43.1.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Bears sit 27th in our offensive power rankings. They are 32nd in the NFL in yards per game (287.2) and 26th in points per game (17.9). Chicago ranks 13th in passing attempts but is 29th in passing yards per game, with 184.1. On the ground, they are 19th in rushing attempts and 25th in rushing yards per game (103.2). The Bears have struggled on third down, converting just 31.8% of their attempts, which ranks 28th in the league. Despite being 21st in red zone attempts, they have converted 44.4% of their chances, ranking 2nd in the NFL.</p> <p>In week 17, the Bears were shut out in the first, third, and fourth quarters, scoring just 3 points in the second quarter of their 6-3 loss to the Seahawks. Caleb Williams threw for 122 yards on 16/28 passing, with one interception and no touchdowns, while being sacked 7 times. D’Andre Swift led the team with 53 rushing yards on 12 carries, and DJ Moore had 6 receptions for 54 yards.</p><p>In their 6-3 loss to the Seahawks, the Bears' defense gave up just 143 passing yards on 17 completions. However, they struggled against the run, allowing 122 yards on just 25 attempts, with Seattle gaining 4.9 yards per attempt on the ground. Chicago's defense also forced three sacks and held Seattle to a 38.5% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>Despite their strong effort against the pass, the Bears' defense couldn't keep Seattle out of field goal range, as they managed only three points in the game. Chicago's defense also lost the tackles for loss battle, with a differential of -5 in the game.</p><h3>Are The Packers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With an 11-5 record, the Packers have a 100% chance of making the playoffs, but they can no longer win the NFC North. Despite their division struggles (1-4), they rank 3rd in our power rankings. Green Bay is 8-7-1 against the spread, with a +7.8 scoring margin.</p> <p>In week 17, the Packers lost 27-25 to the Vikings, ending their 3-game winning streak. They had a dominant 34-0 win over the Saints in week 16 and a 17-point victory over the Seahawks in week 15.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Packers are 8th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 27.4 points per game. They rank 7th in the NFL with 370.7 yards per game, and despite being 29th in passing attempts, they are 12th in passing yards per game. On the ground, Green Bay ranks 6th in rushing attempts and 5th in rushing yards per game with 144.6. They are 11th in the league in 3rd-down conversions and 27th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 3rd in red zone attempts.</p> <p>In week 17, Jordan Love threw for 185 yards (19/30) and a touchdown without an interception against the Vikings. Josh Jacobs had 69 rushing yards on 17 carries, and Romeo Doubs led the receivers with 58 yards on 7 catches. Green Bay scored 15 points in the 4th quarter and converted 8 of 14 3rd-down attempts, while going 3/4 in the red zone.</p><p>In their 27-25 loss to the Vikings, the Packers allowed 372 passing yards and 69 rushing yards on just 26 attempts. The Packers' defense gave up 441 total yards, with Minnesota converting on 50% of their third down attempts. They also allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled to contain the Vikings' passing game, as Minnesota completed 76.7% of their passes.<p></p>Despite allowing just 69 rushing yards, the Packers' inability to stop the Vikings' passing attack was a key factor in their defensive performance. They only managed one sack and allowed 372 yards through the air, including big plays that led to three passing touchdowns.</p>

Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Greyhounds and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Patriot League conference game currently have Holy Cross as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Loyola Maryland Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Loyola Maryland fell to 4-6 on the season after an 84-65 road loss to DePaul on Saturday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, the Greyhounds failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>DePaul jumped out to a 44-26 lead at halftime, and while Loyola Maryland scored 39 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 40. The total points for the game hit 149, going over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p><p>NJ Benson and Jacob Theodosiou both scored 22 points in Loyola Maryland's recent game, with Theodosiou shooting 90% from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Benson added 17 rebounds and shot 71.4% overall.</p> <p>As a team, the Greyhounds shot 44.4% from the field, hitting 6-of-17 from three-point range (35.3%) and 11-of-20 from the free-throw line (55%). They finished with 15 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, posting an effective field goal percentage of 50%.</p><p>Despite Loyola Maryland's defense giving up 84 points, they limited their opponent's three-point shooting to just 5/24, a 20% success rate. However, their defense struggled inside, allowing 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Loyola Maryland's opponent went 17/23, converting 73% of their attempts. The Greyhounds also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Crusaders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross improved to 6-5 on the season after a 78-70 road win over Siena on Friday, December 20th. The Crusaders entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-23 at halftime, Holy Cross exploded for 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points for the game ended at 148, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks to hitting 15 of 29 threes at a 51.7% clip, while struggling inside the arc, shooting just 38.5% on twos.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes, finishing with 20 points. Marcus Jackson and Justice Shoats each added 17 points, with Shoats connecting on 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. Inside the arc, the Crusaders allowed 57% shooting, as their opponents went 23/40 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they made just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. The Crusaders also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 66%.</p>

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>FOX will broadcast the week 17 non-conference matchup between the Raiders and Saints from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints are favored on the money line at -124 and are -1.5 point favorites on the road. The game kicks off at 1:00 ET, and the over/under line is set at 39.5 points.</p><h3>LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Raiders winning this one by a score of 20 to 14</li><li>Not only do we have the Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 39.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Raiders Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 3-12 record, the Raiders are 4th in the AFC West and 26th in our power rankings. They have a -8.4 scoring margin and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-7, with the under hitting in four straight games.</p> <p>Las Vegas snapped a six-game losing streak with a 19-14 win over the Jaguars in week 16. They were 2-point favorites and covered the spread, improving to 1-1 ATS as the favorite. The combined points (33) fell short of the 41.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Raiders rank 31st in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in both points per game (17.6) and yards per game (300.1). Despite being 3rd in the NFL in passing attempts, they are 14th in passing yards, averaging 222.7 per game. On the ground, they rank last in the league, with just 77.5 rushing yards per game, on 22 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Las Vegas has struggled on 3rd down, converting just 33.5% of their attempts, which ranks 29th in the NFL. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 46.2% of their trips, which ranks 3rd in the league. In week 16, they scored 19 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter and 6 in the 4th. Aidan O'Connell threw for 257 yards against the Jaguars, and Brock Bowers led the team with 11 catches for 99 yards.</p><p>In their 19-14 win over the Jaguars, the Raiders' defense allowed 236 passing yards on 25 completions. Jacksonville finished with 308 total yards, with the Raiders' run defense holding them to 72 yards on 21 attempts. The Raiders' defense forced the Jaguars to convert on just 40% of their third down attempts and allowed only one passing touchdown. However, they managed only one sack and had a tackles for loss differential of -4.</p><h3>Will The Saints Win At Home Over The Raiders?</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Saints are 5-10 and sit 30th in our power rankings. They’ve lost two straight games, including a 34-0 blowout against the Packers in week 16. New Orleans was a 14-point underdog in that matchup but couldn’t cover the spread. The O/U line was 43.5, and the teams combined for 34 points, marking the Saints’ fourth consecutive under.</p> <p>With a -2.5 scoring margin, New Orleans is 6-9 against the spread. They are 1-3 as favorites and 5-6 as underdogs. The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention and have a 0.0% chance of winning the NFC South.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Saints rank 19th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 22nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 20.6, and are 18th in yards per game with 325.4. New Orleans is 17th in passing attempts, averaging 31.5 per game, but ranks 23rd in passing yards with 204.8. On the ground, they are 12th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards, averaging 120.6 per game. The Saints are 20th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 19th in red zone attempts, converting 35% of their trips inside the 20, which ranks 11th in the NFL.</p> <p>Spencer Rattler has been filling in for Derek Carr, who is questionable for week 17 with a hand injury. In week 16, Rattler threw for 153 yards on 15/30 passing, with one interception in a 34-0 loss to the Packers. Foster Moreau led the team with 33 receiving yards, while Rattler added 28 rushing yards. The Saints failed to score in week 16 after putting up 19 points in week 15 and 11 in week 14.</p><p>The Saints' defense struggled to stop the run in their 34-0 loss to the Packers, giving up 188 yards on 39 attempts. Despite their issues against the run, they did hold the Packers to 216 passing yards on 17 completions. New Orleans' defense didn't record any sacks in the game and allowed the Packers to convert on 46.2% of their third down attempts.<p></p>The Saints' defense also allowed one passing touchdown and gave up 404 total yards in the game. They finished with a 56.7% completion percentage against them and lost the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials to the Packers.</p>

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