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<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Memphis as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers -1</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 12:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</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>Does Mississippi State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Mississippi State improved to 10-1 on the season with an 83-59 win over Central Michigan on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -20.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 142, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 32-25 at halftime, Mississippi State’s offense exploded in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding Central Michigan to 34 points.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and 37.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they went just 2-for-7 (28.6%).</p> <p>The Bulldogs dished out 24 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Claudell Harris Jr. hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep and finishing with 19 points. Michael Nwoko also added 18 points, shooting 66.7% from the field in just 18 minutes of play.</p><p>Even though Mississippi State gave up 59 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 35 made baskets on 71 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs' defense struggled, as they allowed 57% shooting on 24/42 from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's opponent hit 11 threes on 29 attempts, good for 37%. The Bulldogs did catch a break at the free-throw line, where their opponent shot just 28%, making only 2 of 7 attempts. However, Mississippi State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Memphis moved to 9-2 on the season with a 64-62 win over Virginia on Wednesday. The Tigers were -3.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the O/U line of 130.5.</p> <p>Memphis trailed 30-21 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Virginia 43-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Memphis struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 64 points while shooting 37.5% from the field. They hit only 21.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 23 attempts, though they were solid at the free-throw line, converting 81% of their shots.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, shooting 53.3% overall. Elijah Saunders added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Dain Dainja contributed 11 rebounds.</p><p>Memphis held their opponent to 62 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 39% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 21 field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws.</p>

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN2. Duquesne come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>DUQUESNE DUKES VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fordham Rams +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 8:30 ET on Friday, February 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Dukes?</h3><p>With a record of 16-10, Duquesne has been a much better team at home, going 12-4 compared to 3-6 on the road. The Dukes are favored in this one, as they have been in 18 of their 26 games this season.</p>

<p>After their most recent win, an 81-66 victory over Saint Louis, Duquesne has won two in a row and is 6-7 in Atlantic 10 play.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Duquesne has gone 8-10 vs. the spread. On the road, they have an ATS mark of 4-5 this year and over their last 10 road games, the Dukes have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Duquesne games is 7-17-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 139 points, which is lower than the average over/under line of 144.3. Today's line of 139.5 is similar to the average scoring total in their last three games of 133 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 0-2-1.</p><p>Duquesne is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 81 points versus Saint Louis. This output is higher than their season-average of 71.7 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Dae Dae Grant with 31 points. Jimmy Clark III also added 19 points for the Dukes.</p><p>At this time, the Dukes' defense is positioned 64th in the country, permitting 67.4 points per game. In today's game vs. Fordham, the Duquesne defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Duquesne made 16 free-throws vs. the Dukes.</p><h3>Will Fordham Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-12 record at home, Fordham has had a tough time defending its home court this season. The Rams have lost six straight games at home and are 1-9 in their last 10 contests at home. Their average scoring margin at home is -1.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Fordham has lost four games in a row, and they are 10-16 overall this season. In Atlantic 10 play, the Rams are 4-9, compared to 6-7 in non-conference games. They are 5-10 as the underdog this season.</p><p>As the underdog, Fordham has gone 6-9 vs. the spread this season. At home, they have a 4-13 ATS mark. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rams have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Fordham's games this season is 15-11 and today's line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 142.6. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points and their over/under record during this span is 2-1. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>In their latest game, Fordham offense put up 53 points against Davidson. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 32.7% and made 6 threes. Offensively, the Rams have a season long field goal percentage of 40%, which is 375th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 361st in percentage and 128th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Fordham defense is giving up an average of 74.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Davidson, the Wildcats finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 68 points vs. Fordham.</p>

Duquesne Dukes vs Fordham Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, James Madison is favored bt -1.5 vs. South Alabama. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will South Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dukes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-58 loss to Wake Forest on Tuesday. James Madison entered the game as +8 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, just under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>James Madison led 32-31 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 44.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 6 of 9 free throws for a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis was a standout, scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field and 40.0% from three. Cameron Hildreth added 18 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Dukes allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they connected on 7 of 24 three-point attempts. The Dukes also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%.</p><h3>Can the Jaguars Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Alabama's season record dropped to 6-4 after a 58-49 road loss to TCU on Monday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Jaguars kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 30-28 at halftime, South Alabama managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>South Alabama struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, and they hit only 26.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-26 from deep.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Vasean Allette added 14 points, despite hitting just 1 of 5 from three, and Trazarien White contributed 13 points, shooting 2-for-9 from long range.</p><p>South Alabama's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, giving up a 55% shooting rate inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Jaguars limited their opponent to 5/26 shooting, or 19%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 64%. South Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Texas State as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia Southern at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgia Southern improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-81 win over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday. The Eagles, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 41-31 at halftime, Georgia Southern turned things around by scoring 55 points in the 2nd half while holding Gardner-Webb to 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Georgia Southern put up 86 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, but they made up for it by hitting 79.3% of their free throws, going 23-of-29 from the line.</p> <p>Bradley Douglas led the way with 31 points, though he shot just 34.6% overall and 22.2% from deep. Nakavieon White added 20 points, but struggled with his shooting, hitting only 25.0% from the field. Pharrell Boyogueno was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 60.0% from three, finishing with 17 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Georgia Southern's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 37% from the field. The Eagles held them to 40% on two-point attempts, as they went 18/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 79%. The Eagles gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Texas State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Texas State dropped to 5-4 on the season after an 89-80 loss to Florida Atlantic on Saturday. The Bobcats were +9 point underdogs heading into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 
<p>Texas State trailed 43-40 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 149.</p><p>Texas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 20 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 86.7% of their shots.</p> <p>Tyrel Morgan led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from three. Tre Carroll added 18 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 77.8% of his shots.</p><p>Texas State struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents shot 57% on two-point attempts, hitting 24 of 42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas State allowed 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountaineers and Mean Green. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mean Green at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 123.5 points, and North Texas is favored by -12.5 vs. Appalachian State.</p><h3>APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Appalachian State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Appalachian State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 68-62 road loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday. Entering the game as 2-point favorites, Appalachian State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 130 fell short of the 135.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Appalachian State found themselves in a 35-21 hole at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring the Ragin' Cajuns 41-33 in the second half. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, Appalachian State managed just 62 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% three-point shooting percentage, while connecting on 53.3% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Mountaineers also shot 62.1% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 29 attempts. Dior Conners and Michael Thomas both hit 3 of 5 from three-point range, with Conners finishing with 15 points and 4 rebounds. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil also added 15 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting just 4 of 13 from the field.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, opponents hit 9 of 24 shots, shooting 37%. Appalachian State also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 for 76%. The Mountaineers allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Mean Green Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 5-3 on the season with an 83-42 win over Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday. The Mean Green were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 36-18 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing just 24. The game’s total points of 125 went over the 122.5-point line.</p><p>North Texas put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 63.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 72.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 78.6% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 42.1% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Mean Green added 15 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, with Brenen Lorient leading the way, shooting 85.7% from the field and scoring 16 points in 22 minutes. Atin Wright and Arthur Tate also contributed 15 points each, with Wright hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Despite North Texas giving up 42 points, they struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 63% from the field, including 78% on two-point attempts. The Mean Green also allowed 8 made threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting clip from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, North Texas sent their opponent to the stripe 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws (71%). The Mean Green gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs North Texas Mean Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Knights and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Minnesota being favored by -16.5 over Fairleigh Dickinson.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Even though we have Minnesota winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +16.5.</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>Does Fairleigh Dickinson Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Fairleigh Dickinson fell to 1-9 on the season after a 77-72 road loss to La Salle on Wednesday. The Knights, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> <p>Trailing 36-34 at halftime, FDU scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 160.5 O/U line.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 threes in 22 tries. At the free-throw line, the Knights shot 66.7%, making 8 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>The Knights dished out 18 assists, with 7 offensive rebounds. Daeshon Shepherd and Deuce Jones led the way, scoring 24 and 23 points, respectively. Jones shot 72.7% from the field, while Jameel Morris was perfect from deep, hitting 3 threes on 3 attempts and shooting 80% overall.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's defense gave up 77 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 42% from the field, as they hit 26 of their 61 shot attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the Knights allowed 23 makes on 43 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. They held the other team to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 73%, converting 22 of 30 attempts. Fairleigh Dickinson also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Minnesota Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Minnesota’s season record dropped to 6-5 after an 82-67 loss to Indiana on Monday. The Gophers were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>After trailing 44-31 at halftime, Minnesota couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 38. The Gophers will need to regroup after this road loss.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota's offense put up 67 points, shooting 47.3% from the field. Their two-point shooting was solid at 54.5% (24/44), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 18.2% (2/11) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 86.7% of their attempts (13/15).</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the way with 22 points, shooting 60% from the field. Oumar Ballo was perfect from the floor, going 5/5 and adding 18 points and 7 rebounds. Malik Reneau also contributed 16 points and 7 boards, while Kanaan Carlyle knocked down 3 threes, finishing with 14 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Minnesota's defensive struggles, they allowed 82 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Golden Gophers gave up 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Minnesota's defense held the opposition to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts.</p>

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

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</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>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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This isn’t quite a David vs. Goliath matchup, but there are a lot of people that like a healthy Colorado Avalanche team to win it all this postseason. The Arizona Coyotes are hoping that will not be the case and that they can pull the first round upset, but they are the underdog with the second-longest odds on the board to advance.

Stranger things have certainly happened and the Coyotes played very well in advancing past the higher-seeded Nashville Predators, but they do have a real uphill battle in this series.
<h3><strong><u>Series Schedule</u></strong></h3>
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 5:30 p.m.: Coyotes @ Avalanche

Friday, Aug. 14, 2 p.m.:  Coyotes @ Avalanche

Saturday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m.: Avalanche @ Coyotes

Monday, Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m.: Avalanche @ Coyotes

*Wednesday, Aug. 19, TBD: Coyotes @ Avalanche

*Friday, Aug. 21, TBD: Avalanche @ Coyotes

*Sunday, Aug. 23, TBD: Coyotes @ Avalanche

There are a lot of afternoon starts in this series given that it will be played in Edmonton, but these teams in the bubble don’t have the same concept of time as they would during a traditional postseason. It is interesting that Game 2 and Game 3 are a back-to-back, but these teams have been instructed to expect the unexpected with game times and whatnot in these playoffs anyways.

<strong><u>Series Odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></u></strong>

Arizona Coyotes +245

Colorado Avalanche -290
<h3><strong><u>Arizona</u></strong><strong><u> Coyotes</u></strong></h3>
Arizona scored 10 goals 5-v-5 against Nashville in the first round. They’ll face a Colorado team that was +47 in 5-v-5 goal differential here in the first round. Arizona was a stingy defensive team at even strength during the regular season, but a lack of offense was one of their biggest problems over the course of the year.

Arizona only scored 128 goals 5-v-5. That isn’t necessarily a death blow. After all, they advanced to this round. Dallas and Columbus, who both scored fewer 5-v-5 goals than Arizona, are also in this round. Dallas was even one of the top four seeds. It just means that the Coyotes have a smaller margin for error than some of the other teams in the first round. They’ll have to rely heavily on Darcy Kuemper to make saves and also cash in on their offensive opportunities.

The concern for Arizona is that their Qualifying Round win may have been solely about the goaltending. The Predators got an 82.22% SV% on scoring chances. Arizona got a 91.23% SV%. The Predators had 103 scoring chances to Arizona’s 82 in the series, but the Coyotes cashed in on their chances and Nashville did not. Against a better team like Colorado, Kuemper’s importance is magnified that much because the Coyotes are likely to get beaten even more soundly in some of the advanced metrics.

Kuemper was great in the regular season. He posted a .928 SV% with a 2.22 GAA. He had a 16.65 goals saved above average mark. Goaltending was going to be the big gap in that series against the Predators and it came to fruition. Kuemper had an excellent regular season and he’ll have to be outstanding here, otherwise this could be a quick series.
<h3><strong><u>Colorado</u></strong><strong><u> Avalanche</u></strong></h3>
The Avalanche battled all sorts of injuries throughout the season, as guys like Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen missed some games. Gabriel Landeskog also missed 16 games. A full-strength Colorado team is one of the most dangerous in the NHL. They made some savvy moves at the Trade Deadline to infuse some more depth and talent into the roster.

Also, Jared Bednar can flat out coach. Bednar was the bench boss when the Lake Erie Monsters won the Calder Cup back in 2016. Bednar has also done a fabulous job taking a bottom-feeder Avalanche team and elevating it to where they are now. Colorado ranked fifth in Scoring Chances For%, as they ranked sixth in scoring chances for and eighth in scoring chances against. They didn’t get enough high-danger chances in the regular season, but they were also doing a lot of line shuffling.

Colorado’s power play could have been better and the two teams graded out pretty evenly in special teams. The Avs could also have some questions in net. Philipp Grubauer played well during the regular season, but Pavel Francouz was better. Francouz also had a shutout in his only Round Robin game. Grubauer will get the first crack, but he was replaced two years ago by Braden Holtby for Washington’s Stanley Cup run when he struggled. He has some playoff questions to answer.

Grubauer had a .916 SV% and a 2.63 GAA with a 6.48 GSAA mark. Francouz was .923 and 2.41 with a 13.06 GSAA. If Grubauer struggles early, will Bednar pull the plug? We know Kuemper is reliable and so is backup Antti Raanta for Arizona.
<h3><strong><u>Series Prediction</u></strong></h3>
Colorado in 5.

The Avalanche are just too good of a team at full strength. Nashville had all sorts of chances against Kuemper and the Coyotes, but just couldn’t finish them. If Nashville, a marginal offensive team during the regular season, had that much success against Arizona’s defense, what are the Avs going to do?

Colorado allowed the third-fewest 5-v-5 goals during the regular season and Arizona was seventh, so maybe this winds up being a lower-scoring series for those that are looking to bet some totals.
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Arizona Coyotes vs. Colorado Avalanche Series Odds, Pick, & Prediction

<p>Thursday's matchup between the Astros and Yankees is set for 5:05 PM ET from Yankee Stadium in New York. The Astros are sending Ronel Blanco to the mound vs. Marcus Stroman for the Yankees. Coming into the game, the Astros are 12-24, while the Yankees are 25-13.</p>

<p>New York is the favorite at -129, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. The Astros are currently +109 on the money line. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it's being carried by ESPN.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -129</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 5:05 ET on Thursday, May 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Astros to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>New York picked up a 9-4 win over the Astros in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a huge 6th inning, scoring three runs and adding another three in the 7th. As for the Astros, they scored their only run in the 7th and added their final three in the 9th.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodón got the win for the Yankees, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs. Spencer Arrighetti struggled on the mound for the Astros, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Juan Soto and Aaron Judge each homered for the Yankees, while Giancarlo Stanton went 1/4 with three RBIs. Austin Wells also had a two-hit game and scored a run for New York's offense.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are 12-24 overall this season, and they have dropped four straight games, which is the longest losing streak in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Rangers by 8.5 games in the AL West and are in 5th place in the division. So far, they are 5-5 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 7-12 this year, and they are just 5-12 on the road. So far, they have struggled in day games, going 3-9 this year. As the underdog, the Astros have an overall record of 2-5 and are 10-19 when favored. Their overall series record is 4-6-1 this year.</p><p>The Astros have been a poor run-line bet overall this season, going just 12-24. They have been especially bad on the road, where they are just 5-12 against the run line. They have lost two straight against the run line on the road and are just 3-4 as an underdog.</p><p>The Astros have had a high-scoring season so far, with their games averaging 9.7 runs per game. They have played 34 games so far this season, and 24 of those games have had over/under lines higher than 8.5 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 13-21, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 4-4. They are currently on a three-game over streak.</p><p>Ronel Blanco is getting the start for the Astros today and comes in with a record of 3-0 and ERA of 2.10. So far, he has made six starts and has one complete game shutout. Blanco has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 8.38 strikeouts per nine innings. Blanco's most recent outing came on May 3rd, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. He has finished with a no-decision in three of his last four outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Astros offense has been one of the league's best at avoiding strikeouts, and they also come into the game with the league's best team batting average. Overall, they are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. However, they have been better at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game.</p>

<p>Jose Altuve has been the team's top hitter this season, batting .331, and he is also 2nd on the team with seven homers. Kyle Tucker is right behind him in the batting average department, hitting .276, and his 11 homers are the best mark on the team and 2nd in the league. Tucker has gone just 4/24 in the team's last seven games, but he does have four RBIs in that stretch. Altuve has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/29 in the team's last seven games.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are hosting the Astros today with an overall record of 25-13, and they are currently on a five-game winning streak. New York has taken over the AL East division lead from the Red Sox, who are 5.5 games behind the Orioles. So far, the Yankees have gone just 6-7 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees have been really good this year, going 13-5, which is also their record on the road. New York has been favored in 27 of their games, and they have gone 18-9 as the favorite. As for their record as the underdog, the Yankees are 7-4 this year. Looking at their overall series record, the Yankees are 8-2-1, and they are currently on a five-game home winning streak.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line, the Yankees are a .500 team, going 19-19 on the season. They have been slightly better at home, going 8-10, but their overall average run margin is just +1.4 runs per game. They have covered the run line in four straight games and are 11-9 on the road this season.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.3, the Yankees have seen their games go over the over/under line of 8.5 in 10 of 17 games when the line has been set at 8.5. Overall, the Yankees have gone over the over/under line in 16 of their 36 games this season. The over has hit in each of their last four games, including the first two games of this series against the Astros, which have seen 13 and 13 runs scored.</p><p>New York is sending right-hander Marcus Stroman to the mound today vs. the Astros. Stroman has made seven starts this season and has a record of 2-1 with a 3.40 ERA. So far, he has made two quality starts and is averaging 8.51 strikeouts per nine innings. Stroman's most recent outing came vs. the Tigers, where he went 5 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run on three hits. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Stroman has not lost a game since April 18th.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been even better on the road, putting up 5.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams and have a team batting average of .251, which is 7th in the league. New York also comes into the game with the 2nd best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Juan Soto has been the Yankees' best hitter this season, batting .338 with a team-high 33 RBIs and 9 home runs. He is also on a four-game hitting streak. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have also been good power threats, with Judge having 8 homers and Stanton also having 8 homers. However, Judge is batting just .236 for the season, and Stanton isn't much better at .228.</p>

Houston Astros vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 5/9/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 76ers will be in Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are currently favored by 11, and the over/under line is set at 221.</p>

<p>Philadelphia comes into this game with a record of 9-16, and they are 12th in the Eastern Conference. They have won their last two games. Cleveland is 24-4 and in first place in the East. They have won three straight.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -11</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-114 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the 76ers Have What it Takes in Cleveland?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 9-16 on the season with a 108-98 win over the Hornets on Friday. The 76ers were favored by 13 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 206, falling short of the 213.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Philadelphia jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the 1st quarter and went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 55-46 to 65-46. Charlotte fought back, outscoring the 76ers 27-23 in the 4th quarter, but the 76ers held on for the win.</p><p>Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points and 9 assists in their win over the Hornets, scoring 12 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points, with 15 coming in the opening period, and Kelly Oubre contributed 22 points, shooting 80% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Philadelphia shot 49.4% from the field, connecting on 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Oubre and Maxey each made 4 threes, with Maxey shooting 36.4% from deep.</p><p>The 76ers put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Hornets to just 98 points on Friday. Philadelphia allowed 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 25 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited the Hornets to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. Philadelphia also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks in the win.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cleveland as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 24-4 this season with a dominant 124-101 win over the Bucks on Friday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +23 point victory. The total points for the game reached 225, just surpassing the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Cleveland set the tone early, leading 29-20 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead with a 40-point 2nd quarter. A 12-0 run stretched the score from 98-76 to 110-76, and while the Bucks outscored the Cavaliers in the 4th quarter, the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell's consistent scoring helped the Cavaliers to a win over the Bucks, as he poured in 27 points with 8 in each of the first three quarters. Darius Garland added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, while Evan Mobley and Dean Wade contributed 15 points each.</p> <p>Cleveland connected on 20 threes, shooting 42.6% from deep and 50.5% overall. Ty Jerome chipped in 13 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Cavaliers' defense held the Bucks to 101 points on Friday, with Cleveland giving up 20 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd. They allowed 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure the win.</p> <p>Defensively, the Cavaliers limited Milwaukee's three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Bucks to the free-throw line 18 times, where Milwaukee made 11. Cleveland finished with 11 steals but didn't record a block.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice in the third period. Four different Blackhawks players found the net, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Calgary Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 15-12-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only managed to score twice. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha's goal. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 4:33 into the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the game and another at 11:48 in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed two more goals, including one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Cubs (50-51, 23-25 away) travel to take on the Cardinals (46-57, 22-26 home) in game one of this NL Central matchup. Justin Steele is getting the start for the Cubs while Miles Mikolas is starting for the Cardinals. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals showdown at Busch Stadium.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Thursday, July 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO CUBS:</h3><ul><li>As the favorite, the Cubs have covered the runline in two straight games.</li><li>The Cardinals have struggled against the runline when favored of late, failing to cover in two straight times.</li><li>In Justin Steele's three most recent starts, the Cubs are 2-1.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO CUBS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>On a record of 50-51, the Cubs come into today's game 3rd in the NL Central. When playing at home, they are 27-26 and 23-25 on the road. Chicago has played in 31 series thus far, and have gone 15-13-3. </p><p><p>Justin Steele has been a force to be reckoned with this season, boasting an impressive 10-3 record and 2.95 ERA across 18 appearances. He has 96 strikeouts on the year, averaging 8.33 per nine innings, and his WHIP stands at 1.11. On the road, he is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.94, while at home he is 7-2 with a 3.18 ERA.</p></p><p>Justin Steele earned the victory in his latest start, surrendering two earned runs and six hits over 6 1/3 frames against St. Louis. The Cubs emerged victorious with a 4-3 scoreline to cap off the contest.</p><p>The Cubs have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 15 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 5th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 16th in home runs and 14th in slugging percentage. Overall, Chicago is averaging 4.9 runs per game (9th).</p><p>Nico Hoerner has been a consistent presence for the Cubs' offense this season, boasting a .280 batting average and .397 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, Hoerner has been particularly impressive, leading Chicago with hits and hitting an impressive .352.</p><h3>WILL THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>St. Louis heads into today's game ranked 4th in the NL Central on an overall record of 46-57. The Cardinals have won three straight series at home and have an overall home record of 22-26. Against the runline, their overall record is 52-51, including going 21-27 vs. the runline at home. When looking at their over/under mark, the Cardinals are 53-47.</p><p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas has a 6-5 record and an ERA of 4.33 this season. On the road, his ERA is 4.11, but it rises to 5.27 when he pitches at Busch Stadium. His WHIP is 1.31 and opposing teams are hitting .277 against him with a slugging percentage of .413.</p></p><p>Miles Mikolas was unable to secure a victory in his last start against the Cubs, ending with a no-decision. He yielded five runs on 11 hits across five innings, but the Cardinals ultimately fell 8-6.</p><p>For the season, the Cardinals' offense is averaging 4.8 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 7th in the league in scoring, with a total of 57 runs. Overall, St. Louis' team batting average is .258, putting them 6th in the MLB.</p><p>Nolan Gorman has been a major contributor to the Cardinals' offensive success in 2023, leading the team with 22 home runs and 65 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .503 is also a testament to his impressive performance this season.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 7/27/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, AL. Get ready to place your bets! Auburn comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Legacy Arena at BJCC at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Auburn improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 100-59 win over Georgia State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -39, and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.</p> <p>Auburn led 43-31 at halftime before taking control in the second half, outscoring Georgia State 57-28. The Tigers’ strong defensive effort after the break was key to their convincing victory.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.6%. They dominated inside, shooting 72.2% on two-point attempts, while hitting 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 80.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the field. Denver Jones added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Nick McMullen contributed 15 points and 16 rebounds. Auburn also dished out 19 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Tigers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% overall.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Auburn's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 72% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Auburn also sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% rate. The Tigers allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Purdue Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Purdue’s season record dropped to 8-3 after a 70-66 home loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Boilermakers, who were favored by 2 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the 142.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 38-35 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 32. The Boilermakers will need to regroup as they look to bounce back in their next outing.</p><p>Purdue's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and went 9-for-26 from beyond the arc, shooting 34.6% from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 9 of 10 attempts for 90%.</p> <p>Braden Smith and Wade Taylor IV each contributed 15 points, with Smith knocking down 5 threes on 11 attempts. Zhuric Phelps and Pharrel Payne also added 16 points, with Payne going a perfect 6-for-6 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Purdue finished with 16 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 55%, making 15 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 10 times, hitting 9 for 90%. Purdue gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Heading into game three of this NL Central matchup, the Brewers (91-70, 48-32 home) will send Adrian Houser to the mound against the Cubs (83-78, 38-42 away) and Justin Steele. Check out my pick for today's Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers game in Milwaukee.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs -112</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 3:10 ET on Sunday, October 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO CUBS:</h3><ul><li>The Cubs have put together a 4-1 record in their last five games as the favorite.</li><li>In their four most recent games as the favorite, the Cubs are 4-0.</li><li>Adrian Houser has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 6.67 over his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO CUBS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Through 161 games, the Cubs have a record of 83-78. This mark includes going 26-19-5 across their 50 series. Currently, Chicago is 2nd in the NL Central and have a 45-36 record at home while going 38-42 on the road. So far, the Cubs have gone 38-50 against teams with above .500 records.</p><p><p>Justin Steele has had a successful season thus far, boasting an impressive 16-5 record and 3.06 ERA. He has been especially dominant at home, where he is 12-3 with a 3.30 ERA. On the road, his record is 4-2 with an ERA of 3.71. His WHIP stands at 1.17 and opposing batters have managed to hit just .245 against him, with a slugging percentage of .362.</p></p><p>Justin Steele's most recent outing for the Cubs saw him pitch 5 1/3 innings, yielding three runs on six hits. Unfortunately, his team was unable to secure the victory, falling to the Braves 7-6. As a result of the loss, Steele was credited with a no-decision.</p><p>Having gone deep 7 times in their last five games, the Cubs are 6th in that span. At 5.1 runs per game, Chicago is 5th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .255 while hitting a total of 196 home runs (14th).</p><p>Nico Hoerner's availability for the upcoming game is uncertain, as he appears on the injury report. Nevertheless, the shortstop has been a major contributor to the team's offense this season. He currently leads the squad in hits and boasts an impressive .283 batting average and .383 slugging percentage.</p><h3>WILL THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Milwaukee's record of 91-70 has them sitting 1st in the NL Central. At home, the Brewers have won seven straight series. Their overall home record is 48-32. Against the runline, the Brewers are 78-83 along with an over/under record of 72-84.</p><p><p>Adrian Houser will take the mound for the Brewers with a 7-5 record in 22 appearances this season. His ERA is 4.32 and he has allowed opponents to hit .276 against him. Houser has struck out 91 batters and walked 32, giving him a WHIP of 1.41 and a SLG allowed of .415.</p></p><p>Adrian Houser was dealt the loss in the Brewers' 4-1 defeat to the Cardinals after surrendering four runs on three hits over five innings of work.</p><p>The Brewers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 11 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 9th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 22nd in home runs and 23rd in slugging percentage. Overall, Milwaukee is averaging 4.5 runs per game (16th).</p><p>Willy Adames has been the Brewers' go-to power hitter in 2023, leading the team with 24 home runs and 80 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .407 is a testament to his offensive prowess this season.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/1/23

<p>The Gamecocks and Bearkats are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bearkats will host the game at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135 points, and Sam Houston State is favored by -6.5 to win at home against Jacksonville State.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bearkats.</li><li>Even though we have Sam Houston State winning straight-up, we like Jacksonville State at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Jacksonville State Have A Chance at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum?</h3><p>With a record of 14-16, Jacksonville State has lost two in a row and is 6-9 in Conference USA action. The Gamecocks have gone 8-7 in non-conference games compared to 6-9 in conference matchups. On the road, they are 5-9 compared to 7-7 at home.</p>

<p>For the season, Jacksonville State has been the underdog 14 times, going 4-10 in those games. Their average scoring margin on the road is -0.4 points per game, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 road games. Most recently, they lost to New Mexico State by a score of 66-64.</p><p>As the underdog, Jacksonville State has gone 7-6-1 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Gamecocks are 5-4-1 vs. the spread. On the road, Jacksonville State has an ATS record of 8-5-1 this year and they are 6-3-1 vs. the spread over their last 10 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 135 is the same as the average over/under line in Jacksonville State's games this season. So far, their over/under record is 12-16. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 70 points per game, the Jacksonville State had a below average performance. They scored 64 points against New Mexico State and had a field goal percentage of 38.9%. One area that the Jacksonville State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 116th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 45%.</p><p>Jacksonville State's defense has been playing well, ranking 24th nationally, with 65.6 points allowed per game. In today's game vs. Sam Houston State, the Jacksonville State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Jacksonville State made 17 free-throws vs. the Gamecocks.</p><h3>Can the Bearkats Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Sam Houston State has been a much better team at home this season, going 10-2 compared to 8-9 on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bearkats have gone 9-1.</p>

<p>Overall, Sam Houston State has won six straight games and has a record of 19-11 this season. They are 13-3 when favored, and they come into this game as 6.5-point favorites.</p><p>At home this season, Sam Houston State has an ATS mark of 7-5 and they are 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games. As the favorite, the Bearkats have an ATS record of 10-6 this year and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Sam Houston State games is 17-12. Today's over/under line of 135 is lower than the average over/under line of 140.6 in their games. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 133 points compared to their season average of 141.6 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Bearkats' offense tallied 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72 points per game. Davon Barnes is leading the team in scoring at 13.8 points per contest. Lamar Wilkerson has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.9 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Sam Houston State defense is giving up an average of 69.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Sam Houston State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.0% this season.</p>

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Pick & Prediction 3/9/24

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<p>The Sun Devils and Minutemen are set to face off at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The Minutemen will host the game at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Arizona State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sun Devils Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona State dropped to 8-2 on the season following an 83-66 road loss to Florida on Saturday. The Sun Devils, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Arizona State trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 156-point over/under line.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.1% from the field and 28% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They managed only 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, while hitting 13 of 19 free throws (68.4%).</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the Sun Devils with 25 points, hitting 5 of 13 threes, while Adam Miller added 18 points, shooting 60% from beyond the arc. Alijah Martin contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 6 threes.</p><p>Arizona State struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 22 of 37 two-point attempts, a 59% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense conceded 10 threes on 30 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they hit 9 free throws.</p><h3>Will Massachusetts Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Massachusetts improved to 4-7 on the season with a 77-72 win over Northeastern on Wednesday, December 18th. Playing at home, the Minutemen were -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p> <p>UMass led 35-30 at halftime and both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Massachusetts put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46%. They hit 6 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 61.3% of their free throws, going 19 for 31 from the line.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Rashad King added 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 16.7% from deep. LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each contributed 18 points, with Pratt adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Even with Massachusetts giving up 72 points, their defense held the opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (20/45). From beyond the arc, the Minutemen limited the damage, allowing just 6 threes on 18 attempts for 33% shooting.</p> <p>Massachusetts sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 61%. The Minutemen also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Hurricanes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ACC. The Hurricanes will host the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Miami is favored by -17.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Even though we have Miami winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary's at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountaineers Stand a Chance in Coral Gables?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over LIU on Wednesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 34-29 at halftime, Mount St. Mary's put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's managed to put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). The Mountaineers were able to make up for their shooting struggles by hitting 31 free throws on 41 attempts, good for 75.6% from the line.</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points, though he shot 6/18 from the field and missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Dola Adebayo added 16 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Blake Lander and Abdou Khadre Kebe each contributed 12 points, with Kebe going 2/7 from three-point range. The Mountaineers also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. That included 48% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 15/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 6 of 18 threes, good for 33%. They also got to the free-throw line 32 times, making 24 of those attempts, or 75%. Mount St. Mary's allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Miami Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with a 94-75 win over Presbyterian on Sunday. Playing at home, the Hurricanes were -18 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Miami took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42, maintaining their lead throughout the game.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% (35/52) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.1%. They shot 73.7% on two-point attempts (28/38) and 50% from beyond the arc (7/14), while also hitting 77.3% of their free throws (17/22).</p> <p>Matthew Cleveland led the way with 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range. Brandon Johnson added 22 points, hitting 9/11 shots, while Lynn Kidd contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they managed to score 75 points in their last game. The Hurricanes shot 67% from the field, making 35 of their 52 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Miami was 28/38, shooting 73%. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 14 shots, good for 50%. They also went 17/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 77%. Miami gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-217) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Kings (-6) are favored at home over the Lakers, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-12. They have won two straight games coming into tonight's matchup. Sacramento is 12th in the West with a record of 13-15 and have lost their last two games.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Lakers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 25-19 deficit into a 30-25 lead. After a 30-25 2nd quarter in favor of the Kings, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 3rd quarter 24-22 and closing out the game by outscoring Sacramento 27-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35%, while LeBron James contributed 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 38.1%.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 40.4% as a team, making 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Reaves and Davis each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Reaves also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>The Lakers' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 113-100 win over the Kings. Despite giving up 30 points in the 2nd quarter, they held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles limited the Kings to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Lakers also sent Sacramento to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Does Sacramento Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-15 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points was well below the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>After the Lakers went on an 11-0 run early, the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring L.A. 30-25. However, Sacramento couldn't close the gap, as they were down 86-80 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 27-20 in the final period.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 3 made threes at 30% efficiency.</p> <p>Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from deep, with a 45.1% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, leading to a 113-100 loss to the Lakers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, with Los Angeles converting 25 free throws. Sacramento finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 13-66 Pistons will host the 37-42 Bulls in a divisional matchup at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. NBCS has the TV coverage.</p>

<p>Chicago is favored by 9.5 points and has an over/under of 217.5. They are 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. The Bulls have lost two straight.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-102 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>The Bulls have gone 38-40 ATS this season, and they have failed to cover the spread in two straight games. On the road, they are 19-18 ATS compared to 19-22 ATS at home.</p>

<p>Chicago has been the favorite in 32 of their games this season and has gone 19-13 in those games. As the favorite, they are 14-17 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +2.3 points per game.</p>

<p>As for their O/U record, the Bulls are 41-37-1 this season. In their last game against the Knicks, the teams combined for 245 points, surpassing the O/U line of 212.5. Today's O/U line is set at 217.5.</p>

<p>The Bulls are currently in 9th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-42. In their division, they are in 4th place with a record of 6-9 against Central Division opponents.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Knicks by a score of 128-117. Chicago was 5-point underdogs in that game and finished with an ATS loss.</p><p>On the season, the Bulls are 23rd in the league in scoring at 111.8 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 28th in the league at 35%. In terms of pace, they are 24th at 96.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When looking at their scoring by location, the Bulls have actually scored slightly more on the road compared to at home. On the road, they are averaging 112.1 points per game compared to 111.5 at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 46%.</p><p>On defense, the Bulls come into the game ranked 16th in the league in points allowed at 113.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 113.7 points per contest (11th). The Chicago defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Chicago.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Pistons?</h3><p>Detroit has lost five straight games and are 13-66 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and 5th in the Central Division.</p>

<p>The Pistons have been the underdog in 71 of their 79 games this season. As the underdog, they are 10-61 straight-up and 36-34 against the spread. Today, they are 9.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>Detroit's O/U record for the season is 40-38-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 229.4 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Pistons lost to the 76ers by a score of 120-102. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and Detroit was getting 15.5 points heading into the game.</p>

<p>For the season, the Pistons have an ATS record of 39-39, going 18-20 ATS at home and 21-19 ATS on the road.</p><p>At home, the Pistons are averaging 110.5 points per game, which is 26th in the league. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 110.2 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Detroit has outscored the NBA average in just 26.6% of their games. In terms of pace, the Pistons are 8th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 23rd in the league at 46%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are 29th in made threes per game at 11.1. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which is 25th in the NBA. In terms of assists, Detroit is 22nd in the league at 25.6 per game.</p><p>The Pistons' defense is presently ranked 26th in the league, allowing an average of 119.2 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pistons are causing 14.7 turnovers per game, ranking 29th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 21st in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flyers versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Devils are the home favorites against the Flyers in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flyers to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+141)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Flyers Have What it Takes in Newark?</h3><p>For the season, the Flyers currently hold an overall record of 17-10-3. On the road, Philadelphia has gone 9-4-2 and they are 8-6-1 at home. Their current record places them 2nd in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 5th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Philadelphia heads in with a 21-9 record. On the road, their mark is 13-2 and their overall home performance is 8-7 vs. the puck line. For the season, Philadelphia's games have finished with an average of 5.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Flyers have an over/under record of 12-18-0.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Philadelphia has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>The Flyers come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 24th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 8th in the league. Coming into the game, the Flyers have 10-5 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 5-5.</p><p>The leading scorer for Philadelphia's offense is Travis Konecny. Coming into the game he has 16 goals, ranking 11th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Devils' defense is 15th in takeaways at 6.9 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.2 goals per game which is 28th in the NHL.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. New Jersey, goalie Carter Hart has started 17 games in this season. His current record is 9-6, and his save percentage stands at 0.7447916666666666%.</p><h3>Can the Devils Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>For the season, the Devils currently hold an overall record of 16-12-1. On the road, New Jersey has gone 10-5-0 and they are 6-7-1 at home. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 6th, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 10th.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, New Jersey has a 8-21 record. On the road they are 7-8 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is1-13. This season, New Jersey's games have an average of 7.1 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.5. The Devils come in with an over/under performance of 19-10-0.</p><p>Across their last three home contests, New Jersey has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>The Devils come into the game scoring an average of 3.5 goals per game, putting them 8th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 15th in the league. The New Jersey offense is ranked 4th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 21st in the NHL.</p><p>New Jersey's current leading scorer is Jack Hughes. This season, he has 14 goals, which puts him 23rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 23 assists so far.</p><p>The Devils' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 15th in takeaways and an average of 6.9 takeaways per contest. They hold 28th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Vitek Vanecek gets the start and has made 17 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-5, and his save percentage is 0.7083333333333334%.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -16.5 against Sam Houston in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +16.5.</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>Will the Bearkats Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 87-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bearkats were -11 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 147.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-32 at halftime, Sam Houston turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 55-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 45.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes, while Cameron Huefner added 22 points. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite the Bearkats' defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Sam Houston gave up 29 field goals on 61 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, Sam Houston gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 96-56 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading just 39-36 at halftime, Pittsburgh clamped down defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 57 points of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 71% of their two-point attempts and 47.8% from beyond the arc, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. The Panthers also shot 76% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Brandin Cummings was the standout performer, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range (6/8). Jaland Lowe contributed 12 assists, while Ishmael Leggett and Devontae Blanton each grabbed 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 56 points, shooting 61% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 25 times, converting 19 free throws for a 76% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>The Wild and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Wild in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>The Jets enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-9-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 15 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 23-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st on a power play. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Logan Stanley found the net for the first time this year.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, helping the Jets to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-366) will host the Bulls (+286) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 8.5 points and has won four straight games. The over/under line for this game is 212 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-111 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>As the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are 35-39 this season. In the Central Division, they are in 4th place. On the road, Chicago is 16-20 compared to 19-19 at home.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Bulls are 36-37 for the season and have gone 18-17 ATS on the road. Currently, they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.</p>

<p>Chicago's O/U record for the season is 40-33-1, and their games have averaged 225.9 points per game. Today's O/U line of 212 is lower than all but one of their games this season.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Bulls lost to the Nets by a score of 125-108. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Chicago was favored by 3 points going into the game.</p><p>This season, the Bulls have been one of the better teams in the NBA at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 17th in free-throw attempts. They are also 20th in pace, averaging 96.9 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Chicago has been a below-average three-point shooting team this season, ranking 24th in three-point attempts and 26th in three-point makes. Overall, they are 19th in three-point shooting percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 23rd in the NBA at 112.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (112.5) than at home (111.8) this season.</p><p>On the defensive side, Bulls is currently hovering around the NBA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 113.7 points per game. Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.8% and 36.7% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>In Minnesota's last game, they defeated the Nuggets by a score of 111-98. The Timberwolves were 3-point underdogs going into the game.</p>

<p>Minnesota has won their last four games and currently has the best record in the Western Conference at 51-22. In the Western Conference, they are 35-12 and 12-3 against other teams in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>This season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 38-34, going 21-16 ATS on the road and 17-18 ATS at home. They have covered the spread in their last three home games and are 27-28 ATS as the favorite.</p>

<p>On average, Minnesota's games have finished with a combined scoring total of 219.2 points, which is lower than today's O/U line of 212. The team's O/U record for the season is 36-37.</p>

<p>Looking at their season-long performance, the Timberwolves are 42-14 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an ATS record of 27-28 compared to going 11-6 ATS as the underdog.</p>

<p>At home, the Timberwolves are averaging 111.4 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in the league with 113 points per game. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 22nd at 96.9 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA average in 42.5% of their games. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 10th in the league at 48%. In terms of three-point shooting, Minnesota is 3rd in the NBA at 38%.</p>

<p>When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Timberwolves are 10th in attempts at 22.9 per game. In terms of assists, Minnesota is 16th in the league with 26.5 per game. So far, they have made an average of 17.8 free throws per game.</p><p>This season, the Timberwolves defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the league while permitting an average of 106.2 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Timberwolves squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 50.5% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.1% from downtown.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Warriors face off at 3:00 ET on NEC. The Warriors are hosting the game at Hammel Court in North Andover, MA. The over/under for this Northeast conference contest is set at 139 points, with Merrimack College being favored by -11.5 at home against LIU.</p><h3>LIU SHARKS VS MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hammel Court at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Sharks.</li><li>Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Sharks Ready for a Win at North Andover?</h3><p>LIU Brooklyn has struggled on the road this season, going just 2-13 away from home. Their average margin of defeat on the road is -15.9, and they have lost four straight games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Sharks are 6-18 this season, including a 5-7 record in the Northeast Conference. In their last game, they fell to Fairleigh Dickinson by a score of 84-82.</p><p>As the underdog this season, LIU has gone 12-10 vs. the spread. Their road ATS mark is 8-7, and they have gone 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Sharks have an ATS record of 6-4.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in LIU's games this season (146.5). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 152 points.</p><p>LIU recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 82 points against Fairleigh Dickinson. This output exceeded their season average of 66.6 points per game. Leading LIU in scoring vs. Fairleigh Dickinson was Tana Kopa with his 18 points. R.J. Greene also added 18 points for the Sharks.</p><p>Currently, the Sharks' defense holds the 286th rank in the nation, allowing 77.4 points per game. So far, the LIU defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.8 times per game (693rd).</p><h3>Will Merrimack College Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>After defeating Stonehill by a score of 66-63, Merrimack College has won seven straight games and now has an overall record of 16-10. The Warriors are 10-2 in Northeast Conference action compared to a mark of 6-8 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home, Merrimack is 7-2 this season and has gone 8-2 in its last 10 games. So far, the Warriors have been favored in 16 of their 26 games, going 12-4 in those matchups.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Merrimack has gone 7-8-1 vs. the spread and is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Warriors are 5-4 ATS this year and 5-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Merrimack games is 10-14, and today's line of 139 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (134.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, and their OU record during that stretch is 1-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Merrimack College offense ended with 66 points against Stonehill. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.6% and made 7 threes. The Merrimack College offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 29% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At present, the Warriors' defense is nationally ranked 40th, allowing 66.0 points per game. Against Stonehill, the Warriors' defense gave up 63 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Stonehill only made 5 free-throws.</p>

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