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At 9:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (2-8) will host the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 9.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.

This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and can be seen on NBA TV.<h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -9.5This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.<h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-129 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dallas Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3>The Mavericks fell to 5-6 on the season after a 120-117 road loss to the Warriors on Tuesday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by three. The total points for the game hit 237, just over the pre-game line of 235.5. Dallas went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 39-34 to 52-34, but couldn’t hold the lead. After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored Golden State 36-26, the Mavericks were outscored 37-26 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th down 96-89 and couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring the Warriors 28-24 in the final period.In their 120-117 loss to the Warriors, the Mavericks shot 52.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 32.4% of their threes, with 11 makes. Luka Doncic led the way with 31 points, 12 of which came in the opening quarter. Klay Thompson knocked down 6 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 22 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, scoring 9 in the final period.Defensively, the Mavericks had a solid 2nd and 4th quarter but struggled in the 1st and 3rd, giving up 33 and 37 points, respectively, in their 120-117 loss to the Warriors. Overall, they allowed Golden State to shoot 47% from the field. From beyond the arc, Dallas held the Warriors to 34% shooting, with 14 threes made. The Mavericks also sent Golden State to the line 27 times, where they hit 16 free throws. Dallas finished with 6 steals and 1 block.<h3>Will the Jazz Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3>Utah’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 2-8 after a 120-112 loss to the Suns on Tuesday. The Jazz were +5.5 point underdogs at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 232 points went over the line of 228.5. Utah fell behind early, trailing 33-21 after the 1st quarter. A 12-0 run by the Suns extended their lead, but the Jazz fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 30-23. However, they couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 33 points in the final period.John Collins led the Jazz with 29 points and 10 rebounds in their loss to the Suns, shooting 63.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Kyle Filipowski added 18 points, also shooting 63.6% and making 2 threes at 50%. Lauri Markkanen contributed 17 points, 5 assists, and 2 made threes. The Jazz shot 48.9% from the field and made 15 threes at 39.5%. Collins scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Markkanen added 7 points in the 4th. Jordan Clarkson scored 8 of his 16 points in the final period, and Collin Sexton also added 5 of his 15 points in the 4th.The Jazz struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 120 points on 50% shooting. Utah allowed 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Phoenix to 23 points. Utah had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Suns hit 18 threes at a 46% clip. The Jazz also sent Phoenix to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Utah recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.

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Planning on watching today's Avalanche and Jets game? Catch the action at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as the Jets hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN. The Avalanche are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Jets. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.<h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets +1.5This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 9:30 ET on Tuesday, April 30th.<h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>With the Avalanche being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Avalanche.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Jets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Avalanche Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3>As the fourth-place team in the Western Conference, the Avalanche have put together a successful season with a record of 50-25-7. In the Central Division, they sit in third place with a record of 16-10. On the road, Colorado has gone 19-16-6 this season.

Over their last three games, the Avalanche have been perfect, winning all three games. In their last 10 games, they have gone 5-5. As the favorite, Colorado has gone 45-18-6 this season.On the season, the Avalanche have gone 40-42 against the puck line, including a road puck line mark of 16-25. So far, Colorado has 36 wins by multiple goals.

Over their last ten games, the Avalanche have gone 6-4 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.3 goals per game. In their last three road games, Colorado is 2-1 vs. the puck line. Games involving Colorado have an average of 6.8 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.4. In terms of their over/under performance, the Avalanche come in with a record of 47-32-3.When looking at their past three road matchups, Colorado has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.The Avalanche come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 1st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 4th in the league. The Avalanche went 34-14 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 13-10.The leading scorer for Colorado's offense is Nathan MacKinnon. Coming into the game he has 51 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 89 assists so far.In terms of defense, the Jets head into the game ranked 15th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.5 shots per game against Winnipeg. So far, they are 2nd in shutouts, achieving 8 shutouts.Entering the game, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 62 games this season. His current record stands at 38-18, and his save percentage is 0.966%.<h3>Will the Jets Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3>At home this season, the Jets are 27-11-3 and have won four straight games in Winnipeg. Overall, they are 52-24-6 and have lost three straight games. In the Western Conference, the Jets are in second place and second in the Central Division.

As the underdog, Winnipeg has gone 13-10-3 this season and have won four straight games as the underdog. Against the Western Conference, the Jets have gone 33-17 this season, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games.Winnipeg enters the game with an overall puck line record of 44-38 and 37 wins by more than one goal. Their average scoring margin for the season is +.7 goals per game.

As the underdog, the Jets have a puck line record of 17-9, and their average scoring differential when in that role is at +.2 goals per contest. In their last 10 home games, the team has gone 5-5 vs. the puck line. This season, Winnipeg's games are averaging 5.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 5.9. The Jets currently have an over/under record of 36-39-7.When looking at their past three road matchups, Colorado has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.For their offensive performance, the Jets come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 15th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. This year, the Jets have recorded a 24-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 26-11 record.The leading scorer for Winnipeg's offense is Kyle Connor. Coming into the game he has 34 goals, ranking 25th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Connor has 27 assists this season.The Jets defense is currently 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 2nd with 8 shutouts.Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 60 games in this season. His current record is 37-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.991%.

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The FIU Panthers seem to have toned down their act a little, and they are getting some results, although perhaps not to the level that they have been looking for. On Thursday, they'll be engaging in a "Battle of Florida" as they play host to the FAU Owls in a Conference USA game that begins at 7 PM ET at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami.

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Jeremy Ballard came over from his job as an assistant at VCU to take the reins at FIU. And his intention was simple - to turn up the pace of the game as high as possible on both ends of the floor.

But not necessarily by intention, that design is not working as expected.

Two seasons ago the Panthers led the nation in steals. Now they are just 28th in steal percentage. Last year they topped the nation in blocks. They are 96th now. Two years ago they were the "fastest" team in the country, shooting the ball quicker in the shot clock than anyone. At this moment they are 49th.

The departure of Osasumwon Osaghe had an effect. The former FIU center was the top shot-blocker in the country last season, averaging 5.6 per game.

It's not a bad thing to play at a fast pace, if you can get down the court in a hurry and nail open threes. But FIU hasn't been able to do that.Obviously they're trying to do that; they have taken 49.5% of their shots from downtown. But they are hitting just 35.3%,which is nothing extraordinary.

So they are not as imposing. They are not as fast. But is FAU in any position to exploit that?

We'll explore further. Here are the college basketball betting odds, as they are posted at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas">BetAnySports</a>:

FIU Panthers -5.5
FAU Owls +5.5

Over 143.5 points -110
Under 143.5 points -110

Interestingly, FAU coach Dusty May would like to play up-tempo, with a lot of pressure defense. But their pace is not exactly "break-neck." And not for nothing, when you look at their five wins, consider the opponents - Mobile, Florida National, North Florida, Florida Memorial, Florida College. Even Florida residents haven't heard some of those schools.

Sure, they have had a "look" in a couple of losses - to Old Dominion and South Alabama (in the season opener) - but they have been low-impact to say the least. The Owls are not a good shooting team, and they are below 30% from the arc and just 61.5% from the line.

A liability for FIU - at least lately - has been 6-1 guard Antonio Daye, by far the guy with the most "usage.' Last year he led Conference USA in assists, but in his last three games he's had only seven assists and 24 turnovers. Daye has also missed his last eight triples. We've seen better from him; do you think he's due for a better game?

The bad news for FAU is that they committed 23 turnovers in their last outing against Old Dominion. Leave these "ducks" out; in the conference games, they have a turnover rate of 26.6%.

That will leave them vulnerable here. And they don't have the firepower to stay with FIU. So we'll lay the points.

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College Basketball Betting -- 'Slower' FIU Edition Seeks Consistency vs. FAU

At 9:40 PM from Chase Field in Phoenix, we have an interleague matchup between the Angels and Diamondbacks. Arizona is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -181, while the Angels are at +152. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

Thursday's starting pitching matchup features Griffin Canning for the Angels and Brandon Pfaadt for the Diamondbacks. Canning is 26-41, while the Diamondbacks are 32-36 overall. This game will be televised on FS1.<h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +152This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Thursday, June 13th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>Thanks to a four-run 4th inning for the Angels' offense, they cruised to an easy 8-3 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Angels were at +128 on the money line.

The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Jose Soriano for the Angels, and he went eight innings while giving up just two hits and two earned runs. Soriano finished the game with five strikeouts and two walks and picked up a win in the game. Slade Cecconi got the start for the Diamondbacks and went just three innings while giving up seven runs and took the loss.

At the plate, the Angels were led by Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel, as they were the only two Angels hitters to have more than one hit. Neto and Jo Adell each homered for Los Angeles' offense.<h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3>Heading into today's road matchup vs. the Diamondbacks, the Angels are 26-41 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West. They are 12.5 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 5-7 in divisional games.

The Angels have really struggled at home this year, going 11-23. On the road, they are only slightly better at 15-18. So far, they are an even 5-5 in day games. As the underdog, the Angels are 25-37 this year, compared to 1-4 as the favorite. Their overall series record is 5-15-1 this year.When it comes to the run line, the Angels have been a solid bet this season, going 38-29 overall. They have been especially strong on the road, going 21-12 against the run line. The Angels have been a better bet as the underdog, going 38-24 against the run line in those games. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.5, while it drops to -3.7 in losses.The Angels are on the road today against the Diamondbacks, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for their games this season is 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 36-30. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 15-14. Their over streak is currently at three games.Griffin Canning gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. So far this season, he has made 13 starts and has a record of 2-6 with an ERA of 4.65. Canning's WHIP for the season is currently 1.38. In his last outing, Canning took the loss, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Canning has made four quality starts this year and is averaging 6.07 strikeouts per nine innings.

Heading into today's game, the Angels offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. So far, they have been a better team on the road (4.2 RPG) than at home (4.0 RPG). As a team, they are batting .239, which is 13th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .302 is 18th in the MLB.

Over the team's last five games, Jo Adell has gone just 3/15, but he does have one home run in that stretch. Taylor Ward comes into the game with a team-high 36 RBIs and is batting .253 for the season. Mike Trout is 2nd on the team with 10 homers but is batting just .220 for the year.<h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3>Arizona is 32-36 overall and 9.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Diamondbacks are 15-12 against other teams in the NL West. Arizona will be hosting the Angels today, and they are 16-17 at home this season.

The Diamondbacks have gone 6-4 across their last ten games and are looking to take the series from the Angels with a win today. So far, they are 7-11-3 in series this year. As the favorite, Arizona is 17-14 and 15-22 as the underdog.The Diamondbacks have been a profitable run line team overall this season, but they have been a better bet on the road. Arizona is 18-17 against the run line away from home, compared to just 13-20 at home. The Diamondbacks have been a better bet as the underdog, going 20-17 against the run line in those games, compared to 11-20 as the favorite.The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing at home today against the Los Angeles Angels. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is below the teams' combined run average of 9.5 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have a 33-33 over/under record this season, and their games have averaged a total of 9 runs per game. The over has hit in 10 of their 19 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, and they are currently on a five-game over streak.Through 13 starts, Brandon Pfaadt has a record of 2-5 and an ERA of 4.60 for the Diamondbacks. He has made six quality starts this year, and his ERA at home is 3.83 compared to 5.17 on the road. In his last outing, Pfaadt took the loss, giving up five earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. He has allowed at least one home run in three straight starts. The right-hander's WHIP for the season is currently 1.14.
Arizona's offense has been one of the better units in the league this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 8th in the MLB. They are also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The Diamondbacks have been especially good at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 9th in the league.

Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been the team's top power hitters this season, with Walker's 13 homers being 2nd on the team and Marte's 14 long balls leading the way. Marte has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/29 in his past 8 games with two homers. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has also been on a tear, going 12/34 in his last nine games with two homers.

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