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<p>The Pacers (-187) are favored by 4.5 points (-110) over the Raptors (+156) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Indiana is 6-7 and 3rd in the Central Division, while Toronto is 2-12 and 5th in the Atlantic Division. The Raptors have lost seven straight games and are 15th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will take place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 ET. TSN will have the TV coverage for this Eastern Conference showdown.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-89 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pacers Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 119-110 win over the Heat on Sunday, the Pacers improved to 6-7 for the season. Indiana, playing at home, entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 229, just over the 228-point line.</p> <p>Indiana jumped out to an early lead, finishing the 1st quarter up 28-20. The Heat responded in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Pacers 29-24. However, Indiana took control in the 3rd, winning the quarter 33-26 and extending their lead to 85-75. Despite being outscored 35-34 in the 4th, the Pacers held on for the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers to a win over the Heat, scoring 34 points and hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate. He shot 60.9% from the field overall, with 13 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter and another 10 in the 4th.</p> <p>Pascal Siakam added 23 points, shooting 81.8% from the field, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Pacers shot 51.8% as a team, hitting 44.8% from beyond the arc with 13 made threes.</p><p>Defensively, the Pacers were strong in the 1st quarter, holding the Heat to just 20 points, but they gave up 35 points in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 110 points on 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Indiana struggled to defend the three, as Miami hit 19 threes at a 44% clip. The Heat also went 19/20 from the free-throw line. The Pacers finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Raptors Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 2-12 on the season after a 126-123 road loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Toronto, who entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs, kept things much closer than expected. The total score of 249 points went well over the pre-game line of 229.5.</p> <p>Boston opened the game with a 12-0 run, but Toronto battled back, tying the game at 4-4 and 16-4. After that, the Raptors stayed close, with each quarter being decided by 2 points or less. Toronto edged Boston 31-30 in the 3rd and 29-28 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Jakob Poeltl's dominant performance, shooting 84.2% from the field, led the Raptors with 35 points and 12 rebounds in their loss to the Celtics. RJ Barrett added a triple-double with 25 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 37% from the floor.</p> <p>The Raptors shot 51% as a team, hitting 39.1% from three-point range, though they made only 9 threes in the game. Chris Boucher was efficient, making 2 threes at a 66.7% rate, finishing with 15 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors gave up 126 points to the Celtics, allowing 28 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, and 30 in the 3rd. Boston shot 44% from the field.</p> <p>Toronto struggled to contain the Celtics from beyond the arc, giving up 21 made threes at a 34% clip. The Raptors also sent Boston to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. Toronto finished with 31 defensive rebounds, but allowed 14 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Stags game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. Yale comes into this non-conference matchup as the -10.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140 points.</p><h3>YALE BULLDOGS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 2:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Yale improved to 3-1 on the season with an 86-64 win over Stony Brook on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 150 went over the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Yale took control early, leading 48-28 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 38 points while allowing 36, maintaining their lead throughout.</p><p>Yale's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 86 points with a 50.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58%, and they connected on 45% of their threes, hitting 9 of 20 attempts. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 7 of 16, for a 43.8% rate.</p> <p>John Poulakidas led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three, where he hit 4 of 6. Nick Townsend and Joe Octave each added 18 points, with Townsend also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Yale finished with 22 assists as a team and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Yale's defense gave up 64 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 37% shooting, as they made just 13 of 35 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team hit 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. Yale also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11, shooting 68%. The Bulldogs limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p><h3>Will Fairfield Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fairfield dropped a 67-61 decision to Drexel on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game where they were slight favorites (-1). The Stags failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 128 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-21 at halftime, Fairfield made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Drexel 40-34, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>In their last game, the Fairfield Stags struggled offensively, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, and they connected on only 46.2% of their free throws, making 6 of 13 from the line.</p> <p>Shane Blakeney led the Stags with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Yame Butler added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots, while Louis Bleechmore, Prophet Johnson, and Kobe MaGee each contributed 12 points, with MaGee hitting 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Even though Fairfield allowed 15 offensive rebounds, their defense held strong, limiting their opponent to 67 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Stags were effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 25% (7/28).</p> <p>Fairfield also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they shot 6/13 (46%). Inside the arc, the opponent managed 17/39 shooting, good for 43%.</p>

Yale Bulldogs vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flyers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Flyers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Flyers are expected to take down the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>The Flyers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 7-12-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. Chicago's final goal came at 17:43 in the third period, and Anaheim added one more with just four seconds left.</p><p>Chicago's offense fired 29 shots on goal and netted 4 in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall also picked up an assist, now with 4 on the year. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and finished with a 4th goal in the 3rd period.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in Chicago's 4-2 win over Anaheim. The Blackhawks' defense added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Philadelphia’s record dropped to 8-10-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming at 16:21 in the third period. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and failing to score.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, despite firing 20 shots on goal. The Flyers struggled with possession, giving away the puck 15 times.</p> <p>After being shut out, the Flyers' record now stands at 8-10-2. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities, and none of their players found the net.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers will look to bounce back after giving up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and two more later in the game, including an empty-netter. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Rangers in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 12-5-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring at 16:16 in the first period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play in the second period. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal of the year, while Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Adam Edstrom also found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>New York fired 40 shots on goal and tallied 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to build off their previous performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. Both of the goals they allowed came in the 2nd period, with the last coming just 8 seconds before the 3rd period.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 10-9-2 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, and they led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the third period put Edmonton ahead for good, and they added an empty-netter to seal the win.</p><p>Edmonton's offense fired 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, added two assists, and now has 8 assists on the year. Zach Hyman scored his 3rd goal, while Mattias Janmark’s 2nd goal came on an empty net with three seconds left. Jeff Skinner also found the net for the 3rd time this season.</p> <p>Two of the Oilers' goals came in the first period, with another added on a power play by Hyman at the 9:50 mark of the third. Edmonton had 10 giveaways in the game and scored with just 20 seconds into the first period.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals and picked up a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, both goals they allowed came at key moments, with one in the 2nd period and another early in the 3rd, which tied the game at 2-2.</p>

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Kick-off for this Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks matchup is set for 3:30 ET from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. FOX is handling the television broadcast, and the over/under line is at 59.5 points. The Buffaloes are the -3 point favorites on the road. Colorado comes in with an 8-2 record, while Kansas is 4-6 on the season.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas Jayhawks +3</p><p>This game will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Kansas Jayhawks winning this one by a score of 33 to 30</li><li>Not only do we have the Kansas Jayhawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 59.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colorado Buffaloes Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Colorado enters Week 13 against Kansas with an 8-2 record and a 20th-place spot in our power rankings. They are already bowl-eligible and have a 43.1% chance of winning the Big 12. Nationally, they rank 15th in playoff odds at 36.9%.</p> <p></p><p>The Buffaloes have gone 4-1 on the road and 2-1 at home this season. They are 4-0 as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs, with an average scoring margin of +11.4 points per game. Against the spread, they are 7-1, covering all four games as favorites.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 59.5 points. Colorado’s average over/under line is 55.9 points, and their games have averaged 56.8 points. Their over/under record for the season stands at 4-3-1.</p><p>Colorado’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 7th nationally with 322.2 yards per game. They are 3rd in completions, averaging 28 per game, and 11th in attempts with 38.7. Heading into week 13, they are 22nd in scoring, with 34.1 points per game, and we have them 16th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Shedeur Sanders has thrown for 3,222 yards and has a passer rating of 113. He has 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, completing 72.9% of his passes. Colorado ranks 127th in rushing, with 78.7 yards per game. Isaiah Augustave leads the team with 362 rushing yards. Travis Hunter has 911 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns.</p><p>Colorado's defense heads into their matchup against Kansas ranked 39th nationally, allowing 22.7 points per game. They’ve given up 219 passing yards per game and 139.2 rushing yards on average. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 61.8% of their passes, with a passer rating of 88.2 against Colorado’s defense.</p><p></p><p>In their recent 49-24 win over Utah, Colorado’s defense allowed just 31 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Utah managed 241 passing yards but threw three interceptions. Overall, Colorado’s defense gave up 272 total yards and 15 first downs in the game.</p><h3>Will The Kansas Jayhawks Win At Home Over The Colorado Buffaloes?</h3><p>Kansas enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Colorado at home. They are 2-2 at home this season and rank 29th in our CFB power rankings. The Jayhawks have a 23.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections.</p> <p></p><p>Kansas has been favored in four games this season, going 1-3 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +5.6 points per game, and they are 4-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 59.5 points, the highest for Kansas this season. Their over/under record is 5-4, with an average line of 54.4 points and an average game total of 54.8 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Kansas ranks 19th in our offensive power rankings, scoring 30.2 points per game, which places them 41st nationally. Their rushing attack is their strength, averaging 201.9 yards per game on the ground, ranking 23rd in the country.</p> <p>Devin Neal leads the rushing game with 926 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Jalon Daniels has thrown for 1,985 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 82.</p><p>Kansas' defense has allowed 24.6 points per game this season, ranking 49th nationally. Opponents have averaged 153 rushing yards per game and 229.3 passing yards against the Jayhawks, completing 59.5% of their passes.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against BYU, Kansas gave up just 13 points but allowed 366 total yards, including 174 rushing yards on 35 attempts. The defense also recorded an interception in the win.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

It’s been a good week here at BangTheBook on the spotlight college basketball games. It’s not a high-volume situation, but we’ve gotten five winners in six picks and hopefully can end on a high note for the week with this Sunday Funday selection.

Purdue looked dicey at halftime yesterday, but a huge final 20 saw the Boilermakers outscore Minnesota 51-27 to secure the bag and get a dub. Choices are a little limited today, as I always try to pick a late game with some lead time so that the preview can get as many eyes as possible.

That leaves us basically with Rutgers at Northwestern, Washington State at Washington, or UNLV at Nevada. With two interesting rivalry games on the docket, how about we go with the late one and the FS1 broadcast in Reno. Our friends at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> have Nevada -2 with a total on the game of 142.

These rivals will play again on Tuesday, so let’s see how the tone-setting game goes.
<h3><strong><u>UNLV Rebels</u></strong></h3>
We talk all the time about using the box score from the first game to play something in the second game. That was the case for Utah State against UNLV last time out. The Runnin’ Rebels were 7-of-31 on two-point shots and 13-of-30 from three in the 59-56 win. It was an odd game to say the least. Well, Utah State won and covered the second game.

There aren’t a lot of standout performances for UNLV thus far. They had a month-long COVID pause that began in December and leaked over into January. In eight January games, the Rebels are 5-3, but two of the wins came against lower-division competition. They swept two from a very poor New Mexico team and had that aforementioned split with Utah State. A run of strong defensive performances came to an end with 1.18 points per possession allowed in the second Utah State game.

We’ll see if they can bounce back on that end of the floor here. This is a UNLV team that has been average across the board in a lot of ways. They take a ton of threes, firing away from deep 47.1% of the time. That is the 16th-highest rate in the nation. They’ve shot well on those, too, canning 35% of their triple tries. It’s been needed because UNLV gets to the line very little and doesn’t do much on the offensive glass.

In other words, there are a lot of empty trips when three-pointers aren’t falling. Fortunately for them, a lot have fallen, as they made 23-of-58 against Utah State and have made at least 10 treys in eight of 13 games. This is a small team from a height standpoint, so it makes sense that they would take a lot of threes. Cheikh Mbacke Diong is the only true big and the only guy that consistently finishes at the rim.
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<h3><strong><u>Nevada</u></strong><strong><u> Wolf Pack</u></strong></h3>
We preyed on Minnesota’s home/road dichotomy on Saturday night. Nevada seems to have an emerging one as well. Back-to-back losses in Laramie against the Wyoming Cowboys and a sweep at the hands of the San Diego State Aztecs have Nevada reeling away from Reno. The Wolf Pack are back at home now for four straight games, so they’ll have to figure some things out and get back in the win column.

This will only be the seventh game in Reno for Nevada, where they are off to a 4-2 start. The Wolf Pack are shooting 53.9% on two-point attempts at home, but have shot better from deep on the road. Small sample sizes are playing some tricks on us there, but it simply speaks to how inconsistent Steve Alford’s team has been this season.

To be fair, Nevada has a lot of new faces and young guys shouldering a big load. This is a transitional year for Alford’s team in his second season. The team’s top shot-takers are all transfers. There is Grant Sherfield from Wichita State, Desmond Cambridge Jr. from Brown, Warren Washington from Oregon State, and then a smattering of sophomores that played sporadically as freshmen with a much more experienced team last year.

This is one of the youngest teams in college basketball and it has shown with the inconsistent results and performances. Alford recruited very well at UCLA and New Mexico, but hasn’t really brought incoming freshmen to Reno in the first two years, so he had to go the transfer route. This is a team that gets fouled a lot and shoots free throws very well, but also commits a lot of fouls and has benefited from the opposition’s misfires at the stripe. It is a much taller team than UNLV, but a team still trying to find its way.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
UNLV doesn’t get to the line a lot with a lot of jump shots from beyond the arc, so maybe that won’t impact Nevada as much as it has in past games. Nevada is concerning offensively because they rely too much on making mid-range jumpers. It’s not that they shoot a ton of them, it’s that their success rate on those shots is likely to regress a bit, as those just aren’t high-percentage opportunities.

Picking a side is tough here. UNLV only has three wins against D-I opponents and two were against a pathetic New Mexico team. Nevada has shown more of an ability to win over D-I competition, but I don’t like the profile for this team. I do like their height advantage a bit.

With no concrete play on the side, that brings us to the total. Nevada seems to be playing a bit quicker here of late. UNLV takes a ton of threes. Both teams foul quite a bit and I would expect UNLV to have trouble defending the interior with the size disadvantage, which often leads to whistles. UNLV will pretty much play at whatever tempo they are told to play at, so I think this one has a good shot at going over 142 with some fouling in play at the end of a close game and a heated rivalry.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 142</strong></h4>
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<p>Coming into this week 13 matchup, the Texas A&M Aggies are on the road vs. the Auburn Tigers. The game is set for 7:30 ET from Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Aggies are 8-2 on the season, while Auburn is 4-6. The over/under is at 47.5 points, and Texas A&M is the slight -2.5-point favorite on the road.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Auburn Tigers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Auburn Tigers winning this one by a score of 28 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Auburn Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas A&M Aggies Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>At 8-2 this season, Texas A&M is a lock for bowl eligibility. They’ve gone 5-1 at home and 2-1 on the road. The Aggies are 14th in our power rankings, but their chances of winning the Southeastern are just 3.2%. However, they have an 11.4% shot at making the playoff, which ranks 19th nationally.</p><p></p><p>Texas A&M has been favored in nine of their ten games, posting a 7-2 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +12.2 points per game, but they’ve struggled against the spread, going 3-6 this year.</p><p></p><p>The Aggies’ over/under record is 5-4, with their games averaging 51 points. Their average over/under line is 49.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p><p>Texas A&M’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 13th nationally with 213.5 rushing yards per game. They are 17th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.2 carries per game. Le’Veon Moss leads the ground game with 765 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. Overall, the Aggies are scoring 31.6 points per game, placing them 31st in the nation, and they are 21st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Marcel Reed has thrown for 1,129 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 100. Texas A&M ranks 93rd in passing yards per game, averaging just under 200 yards. Noah Thomas leads the receiving corps with 390 yards and four touchdowns on 26 catches. The Aggies have converted 44.6% of their third-down opportunities this season.</p><p>Texas A&M's defense was impressive in their latest game, allowing just 3 points against New Mexico State. They gave up only 12 first downs and 215 total yards, including 92 passing yards on 7 completions.</p> <p></p><p>For the season, the Aggies rank 20th nationally, allowing 19.4 points per game. Opponents are averaging 125.6 rushing yards per game on 31.8 attempts, while quarterbacks have a 71.4 passer rating and a 51.1% completion rate, the sixth-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will The Auburn Tigers Win At Home Over The Texas A&M Aggies?</h3><p>Auburn enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record and a 0.0% chance of winning the Southeastern, according to projections. They are ranked 28th in our power rankings, with only a 4.0% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Tigers are 2-4, while their road record stands at 1-2 this season.</p><p></p><p>The Tigers have been favored in six of their ten games, going 2-4 as the favorite. Their ATS record is 4-5, with a 2-4 mark at home. Auburn’s average scoring margin is +8.9 points per game, and they are 2-1 against the spread as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>Auburn’s over/under record is 3-6, with their games averaging 46.3 points. The average over/under line this season has been 49.5 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Auburn’s offense is averaging 27.6 points per game, placing them 53rd in the nation. They rank 60th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing game is producing 172.6 yards per game, and they are 61st in rushing attempts.</p> <p>Jarquez Hunter has rushed for 1,015 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Quarterback Payton Thorne has thrown for 2,111 yards with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, earning a passer rating of 103. Auburn ranks 22nd in passer rating nationally.</p><p>Auburn's defense has been strong this season, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 18.7 points per game. They’ve been particularly effective against the run, giving up only 108.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against UL Monroe, Auburn’s defense allowed just 14 points and 9 first downs. UL Monroe managed 88 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 154 passing yards.</p>

Texas A&M Aggies vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bearcats and Yellow Jackets game? Catch the action at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, as the Yellow Jackets hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACC. Cincinnati is favored by -8 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150 points.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +8</p><p>This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.</li><li>Not only will Georgia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bearcats?</h3><p>Cincinnati improved to 4-0 on the season with a 76-60 road win over Northern Kentucky on Tuesday. The Bearcats, who were -14 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 32-28 at halftime, Cincinnati pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Norse 44-32. The game’s total points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 138.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 53.4% from the field and hitting 50% of their threes (11/22). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they finished with 19 assists.</p> <p>Simas Lukosius led the way, hitting 6 of 9 shots from deep, while Sam Vinson added 16 points. Dillon Mitchell also shot 6 of 9, contributing 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Cincinnati's defense held their opponent to 60 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made two-point shots on 47 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cincinnati limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, holding them to 28% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4, shooting 50%.</p><h3>Do the Yellow Jackets Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia Tech dropped their recent game against Georgia, falling 77-69 at home on Friday. Entering as +2 point underdogs, the Yellow Jackets not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, which was under the 155.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-19 at halftime, Georgia Tech's offense came alive in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points. However, they also allowed 50 points in the 2nd half, preventing a comeback.</p><p>Georgia Tech's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. They managed to score 69 points, with Lance Terry leading the way, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 2 of 5 from deep.</p> <p>Silas Demary Jr. also had a strong performance, shooting 60% overall and grabbing 7 rebounds. The Yellow Jackets connected on 77.3% of their free throws, while recording 10 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Georgia Tech's defense held their opponent to 77 points, despite giving up 17 free throws. They allowed 23 field goals on 63 attempts, for a 36% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech limited their opponent to 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Nets and Hawks game? Catch the action at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on BSSE. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 233.5 points, and the Hawks are favored to win at home vs. the Nets.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-107 in favor of the Nets.</li><li>Our projections have Mikal Bridges finishing with Mikal Bridges points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Nets Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>So far this season, the Nets have a record of just 6-7, as they look to pick up a win over the Hawks. The team is presently 10th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic division.</p><p>Against the spread, Brooklyn have an above .500 record vs. the spread sitting at 9-3 ATS. When playing on the road, the Nets hold an ATS record of 4-2 in contrast to a 5-1 record against the spread when playing at home.</p><p>Against the 76ers, the Nets had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 113.1 points per game. They scored 99 points and posted a field goal percentage of 46.9% in the game. Leading the Nets in scoring vs. the 76ers was Lonnie Walker IV with his 26 points. Mikal Bridges also added 18 points for the Nets.</p><p><p>So far, the Nets' defense is ranked 17th in the league at 113.8 points per contest.</p><p>In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.3% while allowing 34.9% from downtown.</p></p><h3>Does Atlanta Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Over the Hawks' last five games, they are 1-4 and come in with an overall record of 6-7. The team is presently 9th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Southeast division.</p><p>This season, Atlanta holds an ATS record of 4-9, which also includes their three game losing streak against the spread. In their last five home games, Atlanta has been unable to cover the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 1-6 at home compared to 3-3 on the road.</p><p>The Hawks offense is coming off a game in which they scored 152 points vs. the Pacers. Overall their field goal percentage was 60% while connecting on 15 threes. Up to this point, the Hawks' offense has been efficient inside the arc, posting a two-point field goal percentage of 56%. In terms of pace, they are 5th in the NBA possessions per game (101.1).</p><p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Hawks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 120.9 points per game (25th).</p><p>On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.3% and allowing 37.9% from beyond the arc.</p></p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

<p>Betting on today's Avalanche and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Panthers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Panthers should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>The Panthers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Avalanche Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 11-9-0. Colorado was favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the total over.</p> 

<p>Colorado took the lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s defense struggled, allowing two empty-net goals in the third period.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only converted twice. Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, coming with just 2:17 left in the game.</p> <p>Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal. MacKinnon, who took 6 shots on goal, earned his 14th assist on Makar's earlier tally. The Avalanche recorded 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Colorado's defense gave up the tying goal at 11:29 in the 2nd period and allowed four more after that, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage, and the Avalanche's defense recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Florida improved to 12-7-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals fell short, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida's goals came from different players. They held a 2-0 lead before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers scored twice in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season at 17:28 in the third period. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter, marking his 10th goal of the year.</p> <p>Earlier in the game, Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring in the first period with his third goal of the season. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third goal as well, this one coming on a power play at 11:13 in the second period. The Panthers registered 16 giveaways and finished with 6 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry their momentum from the third period of their last game, where they didn’t allow a goal. Overall, they gave up 2 goals to the Stars, both of which came in the second period. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Aggies and Hilltoppers game? Catch the action at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL, as the Hilltoppers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Conference USA conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Western Kentucky being favored by -6.5 at home against New Mexico State.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Von Braun Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Hilltoppers.</li><li>Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will New Mexico State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, New Mexico State has been the favorite in seven of their 31 games this season, and they have gone 7-0 in those games. Their overall record is 13-18, and they have won two games in a row.</p>

<p>On the road, the Aggies have struggled mightily, going just 1-14 this season. Their average scoring margin in road games is -15.5 points per game. Their most recent road game was a 77-70 win over FIU, and they are 1-9 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>As the underdog, New Mexico State has gone 7-13 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS record is 11-15-1, and on the road, they are 5-10 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Aggies are just 2-8 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147.5 is higher than the average over/under line in New Mexico State's games this season (139.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 139 points.</p><p>New Mexico State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 77 points versus FIU. This output is higher than their season-average of 67.6 points per game. Christian Cook led the scoring for the Aggies, contributing 26 points. Additionally, Kaosi Ezeagu chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 166th rank in the nation, allowing 71.9 points per game. Against FIU, the Aggies' defense gave up 70 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, FIU only made 5 free-throws.</p><h3>Does Western Kentucky Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Western Kentucky enters today's game with a 19-11 overall record, including a 9-4 mark at home. They have gone 8-8 in Conference USA games this season and have lost four straight contests.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Hilltoppers have gone 8-2, and they are 10-6 this season when favored. Their average scoring margin at home is +4.7 compared to +1.9 on the road.</p><p>When looking at Western Kentucky's ATS record this season, they have gone 16-11. At home, their ATS mark is 7-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hilltoppers have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Western Kentucky's over/under record this season sits at 13-14. The average scoring total in their games this year is 153.9 points, which is similar to the average OU line of 151.3. Today's over/under line of 147.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games, and their last three games have an average scoring total of 167 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Western Kentucky offense ended with 79 points against Liberty. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 51.7% and made 5 threes. The team's scoring leader is Donald McHenry, who holds an average of 15.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Brandon Newman is averaging 10.2 points per game this season.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Western Kentucky is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 75.0 points per game (250th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.3 threes per game vs. New Mexico State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.6%.</p>

New Mexico State Aggies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

<p>Kick-off for this Illinois vs. Rutgers matchup is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, with PEAC handling the TV broadcast. The game is being played at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, and the over/under line is currently at 48.5 points. The Scarlet Knights are the slight -1.5-point favorites at home. Illinois comes in with a 7-3 record, while Rutgers sits at 6-4 for the season.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SHI Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning this one by a score of 27 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Illinois Fighting Illini Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Illinois heads into Week 13 with a 7-3 record, but they are 0-2 on the road this season. They’ve gone 4-1 at home and are ranked 52nd in our power rankings. Illinois is already bowl-eligible, but they have a 0% chance of winning the Big Ten.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Illinois is 4-3, with a +6.5 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 1-6, with their games averaging 47.7 points. This week’s line is 48.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 48.9 points.</p><p>Illinois enters week 13 averaging 27.1 points per game, ranking 56th nationally. They are 48th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has thrown for 2,124 yards, completing 62.4% of his passes, with 18 touchdowns and three interceptions. His passer rating is 102.</p> <p>Illinois ranks 78th in passing yards per game, averaging 215.3 yards. They are 59th in passing attempts and completions. They convert 44.4% of their third downs, ranking 31st nationally, and are 27th in passer rating. On the ground, they average 142.5 rushing yards per game. Josh McCray leads the rushing attack with 391 yards and seven touchdowns. Pat Bryant has 711 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.</p><p>Illinois' defense has been solid this season, ranking 27th nationally by allowing just 20.6 points per game. They’ve given up 148.9 rushing yards per game and 215.9 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing 61.8% of their throws and posting a passer rating of 85.9.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Michigan State, Illinois allowed just 16 points and held the Spartans to 89 rushing yards on 27 attempts. Michigan State threw the ball 40 times, completing 23 passes for 256 yards.</p><h3>Will The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Win At Home Over The Illinois Fighting Illini?</h3><p>With a 6-4 record, Rutgers is already bowl-eligible as they prepare to face Illinois in Week 13. They are ranked 60th in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of winning the Big Ten. At home, the Scarlet Knights are 3-2, while they’ve gone 2-2 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>Rutgers has been favored in four of their ten games, going 2-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +2.9 points per game, and they hold a 5-3-1 record against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 6-3, with an average total of 49.7 points per game. The average over/under line for Rutgers games is 45.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 48.5 points.</p><p>Rutgers’ offense is averaging 26.3 points per game, placing them 62nd in the nation as they head into week 13. They are ranked 41st in our offensive power rankings. The Scarlet Knights have focused on their ground game, averaging 171.7 rushing yards per game on 38.4 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Kyle Monangai leads the rushing attack with 1,028 yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 2,128 yards and 14 touchdowns, with six interceptions and a passer rating of 84. Dymere Miller has 645 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Rutgers' defense gave up 17 points in their recent game against Maryland but allowed 457 total yards, including 335 passing yards. They also forced an interception in the game.</p> <p>On average, Rutgers allows 23.4 points per game this season. Opponents have averaged 241 passing yards per game, while Rutgers’ defense has faced the 14th fewest rushing attempts in the nation, allowing 150.1 rushing yards per game.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Flyers game? Catch the action at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on USA. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Dayton as the -6 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.</p><h3>DUQUESNE DUKES VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dayton Flyers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dukes Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game, a 10-point victory over Saint Louis, Duquesne enters today's game with a 20-11 record. The Dukes have won five straight games and are 11-8 in Atlantic 10 play this season.</p>

<p>On the road this year, Duquesne has gone 5-7, and their average scoring margin is -1.8 points per game. Over their last 10 games away from home, the Dukes have gone 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog, Duquesne has a record of 5-4 vs. the spread this season and an overall ATS mark of 15-16. On the road, the Dukes are 6-6 vs. the spread this year and have gone 2-1 in their last three road games vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Duquesne games sits at 9-21-1 and today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (143.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points, which matches today's OU line.</p><p>Duquesne finished with 83 points in their game against Saint Louis. This total surpasses their season-average of 71.4 points per game. Offensively, the Dukes hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 267th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 260th in terms of percentage and 173rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Duquesne defense is giving up an average of 66.8 points per contest. So far, the Duquesne defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.5 times per game (563rd).</p><h3>Can Dayton Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Dayton comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 25 of their 30 games this season. Their record as the favorite is 21-4, and they have gone 16-0 at home this season. On the year, Dayton has gone 24-6, and they are 13-4 in Atlantic 10 play.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the Flyers have gone a perfect 10-0. They have also won their last 16 games at home, and their average scoring margin at home this season is +14.2. On the year, they are scoring 80.6 points per game, and they are giving up 67.8 points per game.</p><p>When looking at Dayton's ATS record this season, they are currently 15-13-1. Their ATS record at home is 8-8 and they are 13-12 vs. the spread when favored this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Flyers have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Dayton games is 17-11-1. Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (137.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 169 points.</p><p>Dayton's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Saint Louis, finishing the game with a total of 100 points. Their season average is now 75.3 points per game. The top scorer for the Flyers was DaRon Holmes II with 25 points, while Kobe Elvis also added 21 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Currently, the Flyers' defense holds the 37th rank in the nation, allowing 66.3 points per game. The Dayton defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 83 points and allowed Saint Louis to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Duquesne Dukes vs Dayton Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Spartans face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spartans are hosting the game at Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Norfolk State is favored by -8 to win at home against South Carolina State.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +8</p><p>This game will be played at Echols Hall at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Norfolk State winning straight-up, we like South Carolina State at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>South Carolina State enters this game with a record of 9-15, including a 3-2 record in Mid-Eastern Conference play. They have won four straight games and are 5-13 this season as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, the Bulldogs are 2-11 this season, and their average scoring margin is -15.8 points per game. In their most recent game, they defeated Chicago State by a score of 78-55.</p><p>South Carolina State has been solid against the spread this season, going 12-6-2 overall and 8-4-1 on the road. As the underdog, the Bulldogs have an 11-5-2 record vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, South Carolina State is 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>South Carolina State's over/under record this season sits at 11-9 and today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (150.4). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points.</p><p>South Carolina State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 78 points versus Chicago State. This output is higher than their season-average of 71.3 points per game. Coming into the game, the Bulldogs offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 31%. On average, they get up 18.3 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 14.5 made free-throws.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, South Carolina State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 77.7 points per game (293rd). In their most recent game, the South Carolina State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Chicago State knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 55 points.</p><h3>Will the Spartans Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>At home this season, Norfolk State has been dominant, going 5-1 with an average scoring margin of +9.3 points per game. Over their last ten games at home, the Spartans are 9-1. Overall, Norfolk State has a record of 15-9, including a mark of 4-2 in Mid-Eastern Conference action.</p>

<p>Coming off a 69-60 loss to Maryland Eastern Shore, Norfolk State has a record of 5-1 when favored. On the year, they have been favored in six of their 24 games. Today, they are favored by 8 points against South Carolina State.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Norfolk State has gone just 2-4 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Spartans are 4-6 vs. the spread. At home, Norfolk State has an ATS record of 2-4 this year and they are 0-2 vs. the spread in their last three home games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Norfolk State games is 8-11. On average, their games have finished with 137.7 points compared to an average over/under line of 138.3, resulting in an average margin of -0.6 points. Today's over/under line of 138.5 is similar to the average scoring total in their last three games (137 points) and their games have finished with more points than today's line in 8 of their 19 matchups.</p><p>Norfolk State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 60 points against Maryland Eastern Shore. In that game, they made 4/20 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 40%. Leading the team in scoring was Jamarii Thomas with 16 points. Tyrel Bladen also added 16 points for the Spartans.</p><p>The Spartans' defense is presently ranked 66th nationally, allowing an average of 67.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Norfolk State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.0% this season.</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Norfolk State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>ESPN2 is set to broadcast this week 13 college football matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers and Louisville Cardinals, which is scheduled for 4:00 ET at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville. The Cardinals are the -8-point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently sitting at 57.5 points. Pittsburgh enters the game with a 7-3 record, while Louisville is 6-4 on the season.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +8</p><p>This game will be played at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning this one by a score of 32 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Pittsburgh Panthers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>At 7-3, Pittsburgh is guaranteed bowl eligibility, but they have no chance to win the Atlantic Coast. The Panthers are 4-2 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in five games, going 4-1 as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>Pittsburgh’s ATS record stands at 6-3, with a +10 average scoring margin. They are 4-2 against the spread at home and 2-1 on the road, with a 3-2 record as the favorite and 3-1 as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>Their over/under record is 3-6, with an average line of 58.6 points. This week’s line is 57.5, and their games have averaged 60 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Pittsburgh’s offense ranks 20th in points per game, averaging 35. They are 56th in our offensive power rankings. The Panthers rely heavily on their passing game, ranking 11th in passing attempts and 18th in passing yards, with 284.4 yards per game. They are 16th in completions.</p> <p>Eli Holstein has thrown for 2,177 yards, with 17 touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 96. Konata Mumpfield leads the team with 618 receiving yards. Pittsburgh is 97th in third-down conversions, and their run game ranks 81st, averaging 145 yards per game.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s defense has been strong against the run this season, allowing just 107.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 18th nationally. In their recent game against Clemson, they gave up only 58 rushing yards on 27 attempts. However, the secondary has struggled, allowing 255.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 140th in the country.</p><p></p><p>Against Clemson, Pittsburgh’s defense allowed 288 passing yards and two touchdowns. Overall, they gave up 24 points and 21 first downs in the 24-20 loss. This season, they are allowing an average of 25 points per game, ranking 52nd nationally.</p><h3>Are The Louisville Cardinals Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Louisville enters Week 13 with a 6-4 record, ranked 17th in our power rankings. They are 2-2 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. The Cardinals are guaranteed bowl eligibility, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. So far, they have been favored in six of their ten games.</p> <p></p><p>Louisville’s ATS record stands at 3-6, with a +10.5 average scoring margin. They are 1-4 against the spread on the road and 2-2 at home. As the favorite, they are 2-4 ATS this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 6-3, with games averaging 61.7 points. This week’s line is set at 57.5 points, compared to an average line of 55.7 points for their games this season.</p><p>Louisville’s offense is averaging 36.1 points per game, ranking 14th in the nation, and they are 12th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Tyler Shough has thrown for 2,774 yards, with 21 touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 101. Louisville ranks 17th in passing yards per game, averaging 284.8 yards, and they are 23rd in both passing attempts and completions.</p> <p>Shough has completed 63.6% of his passes this season. Leading receiver Ja'Corey Brooks has 945 yards and eight touchdowns on 57 catches. On the ground, Isaac Brown has rushed for 803 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns. Louisville is averaging 168 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Louisville's defense has allowed an average of 25.6 points per game this season, including 38 points in their recent 38-35 loss to Stanford. Despite giving up 406 total yards, they limited Stanford to just 83 rushing yards but allowed 323 passing yards and four passing touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have posted a 98.4 passer rating against Louisville, averaging 233.3 passing yards per game. The defense has allowed a 63.4% completion rate and 140.5 rushing yards per game on 36 attempts per contest.</p>

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Louisville Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>SEC Network is covering this week 13 non-conference matchup between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Arkansas Razorbacks. The game is set for 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. Arkansas is -21.5 point favorites, with the over/under line at 50.5 points. The Razorbacks are 5-5 on the season, while the Bulldogs come in at 4-6.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Arkansas Razorbacks winning this one by a score of 24 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Arkansas Razorbacks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at +21.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Louisiana Tech enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Arkansas. They have just a 4.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections. The Bulldogs are 2-0 at home and 1-3 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Louisiana Tech’s ATS record stands at 4-2, with a 3-1 mark on the road. They’ve gone 1-2 against the spread as favorites but are 3-0 ATS as underdogs. Their average scoring margin this season is +0.8 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 50.5 points. Louisiana Tech’s games have averaged 43 points, and their over/under record is 2-4, with an average line of 50.4 points.</p><p>Louisiana Tech’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.9 points per game, which ranks them 80th in the nation. In our offensive power rankings, they are positioned 126th heading into week 13. Their rushing game has been particularly weak, with an average of 115.1 yards per game on the ground.</p> <p>Omiri Wiggins leads the team with 348 rushing yards, one touchdown, and an average of 4 yards per carry. Quarterback Evan Bullock has thrown for 1,518 yards, completing 67.3% of his passes with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. Tru Edwards has 760 receiving yards and six touchdowns this season.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's defense has been solid this season, ranking 30th nationally by allowing just 21.1 points per game. They’ve given up 116.8 rushing yards per game (35th) and 187.3 passing yards per game (38th), with opposing quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 81.7 and a 58.1% completion rate.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Western Kentucky, Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up just 7 points, allowing 215 total yards. They held Western Kentucky to 63 rushing yards on 22 attempts and 152 passing yards.</p><h3>Are The Arkansas Razorbacks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Arkansas enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, ranked 32nd in our power rankings. They have a 96.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the Southeastern. At home, they are 2-3, while their road record stands at 2-1 this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Razorbacks have a +5 average scoring margin and are 5-3 against the spread. They are unbeaten on the road ATS (3-0) but have a 2-3 record at home. As favorites, they are 1-1 ATS and 4-2 as underdogs.</p> <p></p><p>Arkansas’ over/under record is 3-5, with their games averaging 56.4 points. Their average over/under line is 56.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>Arkansas’ offense is averaging 30.7 points per game, ranking 36th in the nation, and they sit 40th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. They are 22nd in passing yards, averaging 277.9 yards per game, and convert 47.3% of their third downs, which ranks 14th nationally. The Razorbacks are 38th in passing attempts, with 32 per game, and 40th in completions, averaging 20.3 per game. Their completion rate is 63.4%, and their rushing game is producing 181.7 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Taylen Green has thrown for 2,362 yards, with a passer rating of 88. He has 11 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Leading the ground attack, Ja'Quinden Jackson has rushed for 648 yards and scored 11 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Andrew Armstrong leads the receiving corps with 931 yards on 61 catches, though he has only one touchdown this season.</p><p>Arkansas' defense allowed 20 points in their recent 20-10 loss to Texas, giving up 318 total yards. They held Texas to 142 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 176 passing yards, though they allowed two passing touchdowns.</p> <p>On average, Arkansas' defense has allowed 25.7 points per game this season. They rank 45th nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up 123.8 yards per game, but they’ve struggled against the pass, allowing 257.2 yards per game, ranking 144th in the country.</p>

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Beach? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Long Beach State is favored by -2.5 at home against Fresno State.</p><h3>FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS LONG BEACH STATE BEACH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Long Beach State Beach -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Walter Pyramid at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Beach.</li><li>Not only will Long Beach State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Fresno State as Away Dogs</h3><p>Fresno State improved to 3-1 on the season with a 94-83 win over Prairie View A&M on Wednesday. The Bulldogs were -14 point favorites heading into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 177, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 156.</p> <p>Fresno State jumped out to a 53-36 lead by halftime, but they allowed Prairie View A&M to score 47 points in the second half while putting up 41 of their own. The Bulldogs will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Fresno State put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 48.6% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 58% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 27.3% (6/22).</p> <p>Mor Seck and Jordan Tillmon led the way with 18 points each, with Seck adding 12 rebounds in just 19 minutes. Mykell Robinson also had a strong performance, shooting 77.8% from the field and contributing 10 rebounds and 8 assists.</p><p>Fresno State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. The Bulldogs had a tough time defending inside, as they allowed 29 two-point field goals on 50 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fresno State held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 6 threes made on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 72% rate. The Bulldogs also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Beach Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Long Beach State faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 20th, as they went on the road to take on Gonzaga. The Beach entered the game as +34.5 point underdogs, but they were unable to cover the spread, losing 84-41.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-24 at halftime, Long Beach State struggled even more in the second half, scoring just 17 points while allowing 44. The total points for the game ended at 125, falling short of the 150.5-point over/under line.</p><p>Long Beach State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 41 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. They connected on only 2 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 10% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beach hit just 5 of 11 attempts, shooting 45.5%. They recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Graham Ike and Khalif Battle each scored 15 points, with Devin Askew and Braden Huff adding 12 points apiece.</p><p>Long Beach State's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 27 threes, shooting 33%. Long Beach State also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, or 70%. Defensively, Long Beach State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The 2021-22 CBB season continues Friday, February 18, so we are taking a closer look at the Big East Conference showdown from Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York, to get you the best Butler vs. St. John’s betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Bulldogs and Red Storm lock horns for the second time this term. A couple of weeks ago, St. John’s outlasted Butler 75-72 as a small 1.5-point road fave with a total of 140.5 points. According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, the Red Storm opened as 4.5-point home favorites for Friday’s clash.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="butler-shoots-for-its-third-straight-w">Butler shoots for its third straight W     </h2>



<p>The Butler Bulldogs improved to 13-13 straight up and 11-14 ATS on the season following a 73-71 victory at the DePaul Blue Demons last Tuesday. Playing as 6-point road underdogs, the Bulldogs recorded their second straight victory, beating the line for the fourth time in their last five outings.</p>



<p>In his fourth start of the season, freshman guard Simas Lukosius dropped 19 points on DePaul, making eight of his 14 attempts from the field. Sophomore guard Chuck Harris added 18 points and five rebounds, while senior G Aaron Thompson had 11 points and three assists.</p>



<p>Butler scores only 102.5 points per 100 possessions (179<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 42.2% shooting from the field (276<sup>th</sup>) and 31.7% from beyond the arc (291<sup>st</sup>). The Bulldogs are 6-9 in conference play, sitting at the ninth spot of the Big East standings. Butler is No. 119 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 129 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<h2 id="st-john-s-beat-xavier-snapped-its-two-game-skid">St. John’s beat Xavier, snapped its two-game skid     </h2>



<p>The St. John’s Red Storm improved to 14-11 SU and 12-12-1 ATS on the season following an impressive 86-73 victory at the Xavier Musketeers this past Wednesday. They upset the odds as 6.5-point road underdogs to stop a two-game slide.</p>



<p>Junior guard Julian Champagne tortured the Musketeers for 27 points and five assists, while sophomore guard Posh Alexander posted a line of eight points, four assists, and four steals. The Red Storm played some lovely stuff down the stretch, outscoring Xavier 21-11 in the final six minutes.</p>



<p>St. John’s occupies the No. 8 seed in the Big East with a 6-8 record. The Red Storm are No. 78 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 72 in the KenPom rankings. They play at the fourth-fastest pace in the NBA, averaging a whopping 73.2 possessions per 40 minutes.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Butler:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games overall&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>6-2 ATS in the last eight games on the road</li></ul>



<p><strong>St. John’s:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-9-1 ATS in the last 15 games against Butler</li><li>4-8 ATS in the last 12 outings as favorites</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-butler-vs-st-john-s-pick">Butler vs. St. John’s Pick</h2>



<p>On paper, the Red Storm are a better team than the Bulldogs. St. John’s tallies 108.5 points per 100 possessions (76<sup>th</sup> in the country) and allows 97.7 in a return (75<sup>th</sup>). The Bulldogs, on the other side, surrender 99.0 points per 100 possessions, and they’ll look for their defense to keep them alive.</p>



<p>I’ve mentioned the Red Storm’s furious pace. Butler will try its best to slow things down, and the Bulldogs average only 63.4 possessions per 40 minutes (341<sup>st</sup>). They lost by three points to St. John’s at home, holding the Red Storm to only 12.5% shooting from deep. Butler also went 10-for-28 from downtown, but it wasn’t enough. With nine points on the table, I’m taking the underdogs, as the Red Storm have gone only 1-5 ATS in their last six outings as favorites of nine or more points.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Butler +9.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The over is 4-1-1 in the Red Storm’s last six outings and 9-2 in the Bulldogs’ previous 11. Their previous two H2H duels have gone over the total, producing more than 141 points in total each, so the betting trends clearly suggest the over.</p>



<p>Butler will manage to slow down St. John’s a bit, but they could still combine for 142 or more points. Only one of the Red Storm’s last six contests has seen fewer than 144 points on the scoreboard.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 141.0 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Butler vs. St. John’s Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/18/22

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<p>The MLB betting action continues with a 15-game Friday card, including the opening contest of a three-game series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, so we bring you the best Pirates vs Brewers betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, the Brewers are firm -200 home favorites with a total of 8.5 runs, while the Pirates sit at +184 moneyline odds. These two NL Central foes have already met ten times this season, and the Brewers lead the series 8-2.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Pirates continue a tough 12-game road trip&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>At the time of writing, the 33-48 Pittsburgh Pirates had a 3-1 lead over the Reds in the opening game of a twin-bill at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Bucs were looking to bounce back from an embarrassing 16-0 loss to the New York Yankees this past Wednesday, starting a tough 12-game road trip that will last until the All-Star.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Pittsburgh has won four of its previous seven contests, including a couple of victories in a four-game home set against Milwaukee. On the last day of June, the Pirates outlasted the Brewers 8-7, and JT Brubaker took a win despite yielding four earned runs on seven hits and a pair of walks across six frames of work.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Brubaker will take the hill Friday and meet the Brewers for the third time this season. Back in April, the 28-year-old right-hander was charged for a loss in a 5-2 defeat at American Family Field while surrendering four runs (two earned) through five innings. Brubaker is 2-7 with a 4.28 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 82/33 K/BB ratio in 16 starts (82 innings) in 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Brewers look to stop their two-game slide&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a 2-1 series defeat to the Chicago Cubs. After winning Monday’s opener 5-2 in ten innings, the Brewers have dropped two straight games, 8-3 and 2-1, falling to 47-37 on the season.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Milwaukee is still topping the AL Central, three games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers are scoring 4.56 runs per game (10<sup>th</sup> in the MLB) while surrendering 4.15 in a return (12<sup>th</sup>). They’ve compiled a .231/.322/.447 triple-slash, 3.33 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP in the last seven days.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Aaron Ashby will get the ball Friday and face the Pirates for the third time in 2022. After pitching 5.2 frames of a one-run ball in a no-decision at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on April 27, Ashby was charged for a loss in a 7-4 road defeat to the Bucs last Saturday, allowing four runs through 3.2 innings of work. The 24-year-old left-hander is 1-6 with a troublesome 4.60 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in nine starts and six relief appearances (58.2 frames) this season.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Trends</strong><strong>:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Pittsburgh:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-12 in the last 14 games on the road&nbsp;</li><li>4-15 in the last 19 games against Milwaukee&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Milwaukee:</strong></p>



<ul><li>8-1 in the last nine home games against Pittsburgh&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The current Brewers lineup has 22 hits, nine doubles, five home runs, and 16 RBIs in 91 at-bats against JT Brubaker, who’s allowed 19 runs on a whopping 42 hits and ten walks in his last six starts (34.1 innings). If Aaron Ashby starts to struggle, the Brewers will lean on their bullpen, which has a 3.67 ERA and 10.7 K/9 in the last ten days and 34.1 innings, so give me the hosts to win.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Pirates have a few solid arms in their bullpen, but it has registered a horrible 9.08 ERA and 6.87 FIP through its last 35.2 frames of work.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Milwaukee Brewers at -200&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The current Bucs have just six hits in 32 at-bats against Aaron Ashby, who’s yielded a thumping 18 earned runs in his last four starts (18.2 innings). Pittsburgh hit Ashby hard last weekend, so the Pirates should be able to muster a few runs this time around.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If the starting duo continues to struggle, the Pirates and Brewers will combine for more than eight runs. Three of their last four encounters have produced runs in double digits.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 8.5 runs at -120&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Odds, Pick, Prediction 7/8/22

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Bears versus the Spiders? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and Richmond is favored by -6.5 vs. Maine.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Robins Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Even though we have Richmond winning straight-up, we like Maine at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Maine Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Maine dropped a close one to Quinnipiac, losing 58-55 on Friday. The Black Bears were +7 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 32-28 at halftime, Maine allowed just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 27 of their own. The game’s total points came in well under the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Maine's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 36.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. They hit only 25.9% of their threes, going 7-for-27 from deep, and shot 50% from the free-throw line, making 4 of 8 attempts.</p> <p>Amarri Tice led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. AJ Lopez added 18 points and 5 rebounds, while Jaden Clayton contributed 12 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Maine's defense held their opponent to 58 points, despite allowing them to shoot 56% on two-pointers (21/37). The Black Bears limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 19% (4/21).</p> <p>The Black Bears sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 6 times, where they made 4 free throws (66%). Maine also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Richmond Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Richmond suffered a tough 80-76 loss to Bucknell on Saturday, November 16th. The Spiders were -4 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, going over the O/U line of 139.</p> <p>Richmond seemed to be in control, leading 37-19 at halftime. However, they allowed Bucknell to score 42 points in the 2nd half while managing only 24 points themselves.</p><p>Richmond's offense put up 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16-for-20.</p> <p>Noah Williamson and DeLonnie Hunt each scored 26 points, with Williamson shooting 69.2% and Hunt hitting 55.6% of his shots. Jonathan Beagle added 23 points, shooting 75% from the floor, while Ruot Bijiek contributed 20 points, making 3 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Richmond's defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 26 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 61% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 26 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Richmond's opponents went 10 for 31, shooting 32%. The Spiders also sent them to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 attempts, shooting 74%. Richmond limited the other team to just 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

Maine Black Bears vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Oilers and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on NESN. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Bruins.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+101)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Oilers Win in Boston?</h3><p><p>On the road this season, Edmonton has gone 17-12-0, and they have won three straight road games. In the Western Conference, the Oilers are in 5th place and 2nd in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, they have gone 6-4, and they have won four straight games when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, the Oilers have a record of 37-20-2, and they have won four straight games. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, Edmonton has gone 23-13 this season. In their last three games, the Oilers are 3-0.</p></p><p>On the season, the Oilers have gone 29-30 against the puck line and 25-25 as the favorite. So far, they have 26 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 4-6 against the puck line.</p>

<p>On the road, Edmonton has gone 13-16 against the puck line and has an average scoring margin of +.2 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the Oilers have gone 4-6 vs. the puck line. So far, they have 17 losses by multiple goals.</p> <p>Games involving Edmonton have an average of 6.5 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.6. In terms of their over/under performance, the Oilers come in with a record of 26-30-3.</p><p>Edmonton has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 7th in the league. This year, the Oilers have recorded a 23-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 14-6 record.</p><p>Edmonton's current leading scorer is Zach Hyman. This season, he has 42 goals, which puts him 3rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hyman has 19 assists this season.</p><p>Boston defense takes on the Oilers ranked 6th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 31.4 shots per game against Boston. They also are 5th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 43 starts this season. So far, his record is 28-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.917%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Boston?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Bruins have gone 19-7-5 and have won two straight games. In the Eastern Conference, Boston is in second place with 86 points and a record of 36-13-14. Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Boston is 6-0-3 this season and has been the underdog in nine games. Against teams in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins have gone 20-14 this season.</p></p><p>At home, the Bruins' puck line record this season is 15-16, and they are 31-32 overall vs. the puck line. In their last ten home games, Boston is just 2-8 vs. the puck line and 0-5 in their last five at home. Overall, the Bruins have 25 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Boston is 9-0 vs. the puck line this season and 9-0 in their last nine games as the underdog. So far, the Bruins' average scoring margin as the underdog is at +.8 goals per game. In their last ten games, the team's puck line record is just 3-7.</p> <p>The average goal total for Boston's games is sitting at 6.1. The average over/under line for the season is 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 31-32-0.</p><p>In their last three road games, Edmonton has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Bruins come in averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, which is 8th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. Coming into the game, the Bruins have a 14-1 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 21-11.</p><p>Boston's leading goal scorer is David Pastrnak. So far this season, he has 38 goals, placing him 5th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 52 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Bruins are currently 6th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.4 shots per game against Boston. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Linus Ullmark gets the start and has made 29 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-7, and his save percentage is 0.75%.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/24

<p>A potential first round playoff matchup will also end the <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/nba/">NBA</a> regular season when the Los Angeles Clippers (43-38, 20-20 away) visit the Phoenix Suns (45-36, 28-12 home). Phoenix is the fourth seed and will host either these Clippers or the Golden State Warriors in the first round. Below is my NBA pick for the Clippers vs Suns.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-los-angeles-clippers-vs-phoenix-suns-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +11.0</p>



<p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 3:30 p.m. on <a>Sunday, April 9, 2023.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-phoenix-suns"><a></a>Why Bet the Phoenix Suns:</h2>



<p>✅ Phoenix will be sitting all their starters, but I think the Clippers would rather play the Kings and will also be fine losing this game.</p>



<p>✅ The Suns have won six straight games at home.</p>



<p>✅ Los Angeles has covered the spread in just two of their last six games against Phoenix.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-who-do-the-los-angeles-clippers-want-to-play-in-the-first-round"><a></a>Who do the Los Angeles Clippers Want to Play in the First Round?</h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Clippers had a little play-in tournament scare, but they took care of business this past week and now cannot fall further than sixth in the standings. Los Angeles will either visit the Sacramento Kings or the Phoenix Suns in the first round, but if Golden State loses the result in this game does not matter.</p>



<p>The Clippers have been balanced this season, with them resting everyone all the time, and are led by Norman Powell and his 16.8 points per game, Ivica Zubac’s 10.0 rebounds, and Terance Mann’s 2.3 assists.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-phoenix-suns-are-resting">The Phoenix Suns Are Resting</h2>



<p>Phoenix is starting to rest for the playoffs, to avoid any late injuries, and they will be sitting their big four of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Ayton. The Suns are coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last night, in LA, and are expected to suffer their second consecutive loss to a LA team. Phoenix is going to enter the playoffs fully healthy and the favorites to get out of the Western Conference.</p>



<p>DeAndre Ayton leads the Suns with 18.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Chris Paul has dished out a team high 8.9 assists per game this season. &nbsp;</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns: NBA Preview, Odds, & Pick 04/09/23

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