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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Kings? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Kings are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>The Kings should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 18-4-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but the game’s total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy added his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. The Wild took 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. Frederick Gaudreau added his third assist, while Marco Rossi notched his seventh on Boldy’s overtime goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson posted 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. Minnesota's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings’ record stands at 15-8-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks eventually won in the shootout.</p>

<p>The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over that line.</p><p>Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings in their 4-3 loss to Chicago, scoring twice to bring his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, finding the net in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with Laferriere scoring on one of his 3 shots and Danault on one of his 5. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him 4 and 5 on the season. Los Angeles recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to rebound after giving up three 3rd period goals in their previous game, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, finishing with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Kansas State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153 points.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wichita State Shockers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Wildcats fell to 6-4 on the season after a 73-70 loss to Drake on Tuesday. Kansas State was a -1.5 favorite at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Kansas State trailed 36-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 36 points while holding Drake to 27. Despite the strong finish, the Wildcats couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kansas State's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 61.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21 from three-point range. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 55% from the line, making 11 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 21 assists, with Mitch Mascari leading the way offensively, scoring 25 points on 8-of-10 shooting from three-point range, finishing 8-of-11 overall. Bennett Stirtz added 22 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, while Coleman Hawkins contributed 16 points and 5 assists, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they allowed 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Wildcats gave up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense conceded 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 11 shots, shooting 55%.</p><h3>Does Wichita State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 8-3 on the season after a surprising 74-64 home loss to Kansas City on Tuesday. The Shockers, who were -13.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Wichita State trailed 38-24 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Kansas City 40-36. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Wichita State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and 15.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they also had issues at the free-throw line, making just 54.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the Shockers with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each contributed 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. The Shockers managed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Wichita State's defense gave up 74 points while holding their opponent to 38% shooting from the field. The Shockers allowed 21 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wichita State's defense limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 13, shooting 54%.</p>

Kansas State Wildcats vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Kimmel Arena in Asheville, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Big South conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and UNC Asheville is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Winthrop.</p><h3>WINTHROP EAGLES VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kimmel Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</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 Eagles?</h3><p>Winthrop enters this game as a 2.5-point underdog, and they have gone 0-6 as an underdog this season. They are coming off an 83-81 loss to High Point and have gone 5-5 on the road this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Eagles are 14-9, including a 5-3 record in Big South play. They have gone 9-6 in non-conference games, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.5 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Winthrop has an ATS record of 2-4. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-6 and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150 is higher than the average over/under line in Winthrop's games this season (146.4). This year, the over/under record in their games is 10-10. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 150 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Winthrop offense ended with 81 points against High Point. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 55.4% and made 3 threes. For the season, the Winthrop offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.7 made three's per contest.</p><p>Currently, the Eagles' defense holds the 131st rank in the nation, allowing 70.4 points per game. So far, the Winthrop defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.4 times per game (619th).</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>UNC Asheville will look to bounce back from a tough loss to Gardner-Webb, as they are 14-9 overall and 6-2 in Big South play. At home, the Bulldogs are 5-3 this season, and they have won five straight games at home.</p>

<p>For the year, UNC Asheville is 8-1 when favored, and they come in as 2.5-point favorites for this one. So far, the Bulldogs have a scoring margin of +0.5 points per game at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UNC Asheville has gone 4-5 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-4, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are just 4-6. However, over their last 3 home games, they have covered the spread every time.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UNC Asheville is 12-8. Currently, the average scoring total in their games is 153.4 points. Today's over/under line of 150 is very close to their season average OU line of 149.6. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 146 points.</p><p>The UNC Asheville offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Gardner-Webb. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.2% while connecting on 7 threes. The team's top scorer is Drew Pember, who enters today's matchup with an average of 20.3, while Josh Banks also carries a PPG average of 13.4 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 221st, allowing 74.2 points per game. So far, the UNC Asheville defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.9 times per game (583rd).</p>

Winthrop Eagles vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-395) will travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+309) in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 9 points and have won three straight games. The Blazers have lost six in a row and are 13th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-120 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Nuggets Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 14-10 on the season with a 130-129 win over the Kings on Monday. Denver, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 259 points went over the pre-game line of 237.5.</p> <p>Denver opened the game with a 13-0 run, taking the score from 14-6 to 19-14. They led 41-21 after the 1st quarter, but the Kings stormed back, outscoring the Nuggets 82-55 over the next two quarters. Denver entered the 4th quarter trailing 103-96 but rallied to outscore the Kings 34-26 in the final period.</p><p>Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points and 6 assists in their win over the Kings, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Aaron Gordon added 24 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Nikola Jokic contributed a 20-point, 14-rebound, 13-assist triple-double.</p> <p>Denver shot 50% from the field and 35.7% from three, making 10 threes in the game. Murray scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Gordon added 14 points in the 1st quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 47 points, the Nuggets managed to hold the Kings to 26 points in the 4th, helping them secure a 130-129 win. Denver's defense allowed Sacramento to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a decent job defending the three, with the Kings hitting 12 threes at a 34% clip. Denver also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 8-18 on the season after a 116-109 road loss to the Suns on Sunday. The Trail Blazers were +11 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Portland went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 37-27 to 47-27. They outscored Phoenix 30-24 in the 2nd quarter and 28-26 in the 3rd, but a 33-30 4th quarter in favor of the Suns sealed the game.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 20 points and 5 assists in their 116-109 loss to the Suns, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant each added 17 points, with Avdija shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Portland made 15 threes in the game, shooting 30.6% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. Grant and Simons each hit 4 threes, with Simons shooting 40% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 33 points in each, which contributed to their 116-109 loss to the Suns. Despite a solid 2nd quarter where they allowed just 24 points, Portland couldn't contain Phoenix, who shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Portland also had trouble defending the three, as the Suns hit 15 threes at a 38% clip. The Blazers sent Phoenix to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored to win at home vs. the Panthers.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Panthers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can The Panthers Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>This season, the Panthers currently hold an overall record of 23-12-2. When playing on the road, Florida has a 11-7-2 record, while they are 12-5-0 at home. At the moment, they hold the 2nd spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 3rd in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Florida comes in with a 18-19 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 11-9, while their home record is 7-10. This season, Florida's games are averaging 5.5 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Panthers currently have an over/under record of 14-23-0.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>The Panthers come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 20th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 16-11 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 5-1 record.</p><p>Florida's leading goal scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far this season, he has 24 goals, placing him 3rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Reinhart has 21 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights come into the season ranked 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 29.8 shots per game against Vegas. For the season, they are ranked 10th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vegas, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 28 games in this season. His current record is 18-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.9411764705882353%.</p><h3>Does Vegas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Golden Knights come in with an overall record of 22-11-5. On the road, Vegas has a 9-8-3 record, whereas they are 13-3-2 at home. They are currently positioned 2nd in the Western Pacific division and 4th in the Western conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Vegas comes in with a 18-20 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 9-11, while their home record is 9-9. For the season, Vegas' games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Golden Knights have an over/under record of 18-20-0.</p><p>Across their three previous home games, Vegas has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 10th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. Looking at how the Golden Knights' offense is performing during power plays, they are 8th in power play goals and 10th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vegas will be looking for a good game from Jonathan Marchessault who leads the team in scoring with 17 goals, ranking 25th in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 10 assists.</p><p>Vegas defense takes on the Panthers ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Vegas. They alsso are 10th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Florida, goalie Logan Thompson has started 20 games in this season. His current record is 11-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.7843137254901961%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>At 8:03 PM ET, the Padres and Dodgers will square off in an NL West matchup. This one is taking place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -141. The Padres have a record of 93-69, while the Dodgers are 98-64 and Los Angeles is currently on a five-game winning streak.</p>

<p>FS1 will be televising Sunday's game, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. Jack Flaherty is starting for the Dodgers, while the Padres are going with Yu Darvish. San Diego is +120 on the money line, and the Dodgers are in first place in the NL West.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -141</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:03 ET on Sunday, October 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Even though the Dodgers were the slight favorites on the road, they still picked up a 7-5 win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. Los Angeles had a huge 2nd inning, scoring three runs, and added four more in the 4th. As for the Padres, they scored two runs in the 1st and added their final three in the 4th.</p>

<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the start for the Dodgers, going just three innings while giving up five runs and striking out one. Ryan Brasier got the win out of the bullpen, and Blake Treinen got the save. Adrian Morejon took the loss for San Diego, giving up five earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Shohei Ohtani hit the game's only home run while going 2/5 with three RBIs. Gavin Lux, Tommy Edman, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernandez each had two hits and drove in a run for the Dodgers' offense.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Facing a must-win game two against the Dodgers, the Padres are on the road, looking to even the series. San Diego finished the regular season with a 93-69 record, going 48-33 on the road and 45-36 at home. They’ve lost their last two games as road underdogs and as underdogs overall.</p> <p>San Diego’s run line record for the season is 85-80, with a 51-31 mark on the road. They’ve dropped their last two games against the run line as favorites. The over has hit in two straight Padres games, and their over/under record is 84-77. Today’s line of 8.5 runs is higher than most of their games this season, with 62.3% of their matchups having lower totals.</p><p>Yu Darvish gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 7-3 with an ERA of 3.31. Darvish's WHIP for the season is currently 1.06. In his 16 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Darvish most recently faced the Diamondbacks, where he picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that outing, he had not allowed an earned run in three straight starts.</p><p>San Diego comes into the game as the league's top hitting team, batting a collective .263. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league, and their 4.7 runs per game is 8th in the MLB. The Padres are also the league's top team in terms of fewest strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Manny Machado has been a big run producer for the Padres this season, as his 105 RBIs are 7th best in the league. He also leads the team with 29 homers. The Padres have a few other power threats in their lineup, as Jurickson Profar and Jackson Merrill are both tied for 2nd on the team with 24 homers. Luis Arraez has been a good contact hitter for the Padres, batting .314 for the season.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into game two of their series against the Padres, the Dodgers hold a 1-0 lead and are looking to extend their five-game winning streak. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As home favorites, they posted a 51-29 mark this year.</p> 

<p>During the regular season, the Dodgers went 82-81 against the run line, with a +0.9 average run margin at home and +1.1 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in their last two home games. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs, while Los Angeles has an over/under record of 91-68 this season.</p><p>Right-hander Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Padres. He has made 28 starts this year and has a record of 13-7 with an ERA of 3.17. Flaherty's WHIP for the season is currently 1.07. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came at home, where he is 5-4 with a 3.54 ERA compared to 8-3 with a 3.27 ERA on the road.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers of late, going 15/30 in his last seven games with two homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in batting average (.310) and RBIs (130). Ohtani's 54 homers are 2nd in the league and are the best mark on the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez has also been swinging a hot bat, going 10/28 in his last seven games, including two home runs and eight RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers have been the best offense in the league this season, leading the league in OPS and slugging percentage. They are also 2nd in team batting average and have the league's top isolated power mark. Overall, they are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest.</p>

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/6/24

<p>The Catamounts and Warriors are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Warriors will host the game at Hammel Court in North Andover, MA. Vermont is the -6 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Merrimack College. The over/under for the game is set at 128 points.</p><h3>VERMONT CATAMOUNTS VS MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vermont Catamounts -6</p><p>This game will be played at Hammel Court at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VERMONT CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Not only will Vermont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Vermont Shock Everyone at Hammel Court?</h3><h3>Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Vermont faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 6th, as they went on the road to take on Auburn. The Catamounts were +17.5 point underdogs going into the game and ended up losing 94-43.</p> 

<p>Vermont trailed 46-21 at halftime and were outscored 48-22 in the second half. The total points for the game were 137, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Vermont's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 43 points on 25.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31%, and they hit only 21.7% of their threes, going 5-for-23 from beyond the arc. Inside the arc, they connected on just 28.6% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Catamounts managed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 6 assists. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 8 of 11 attempts.</p><p>Vermont's defense struggled, giving up 94 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made baskets on 64 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Vermont's opponents hit 16 of 35 shots, good for 45%. They also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Can Merrimack College Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Records</h3> 

<p>Last season, Merrimack finished with a 19-12 overall record, including a 15-4 mark in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At home, they posted a 10-3 record, winning by an average of 7.5 points per game. On the road, they went 9-9, with an average scoring margin of +0.1 points per game.</p> 

<p>The Warriors were 18-12 against the spread, with an 11-6 record on the road. As the favorite, they went 17-6 straight-up, but were 10-12 ATS. When listed as the underdog, they were 8-0 ATS. Their games averaged 132.4 points, and they had a 12-19 over/under record, with an average O/U line of 134.5 points.</p><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Offense Stats</h3>

<p>The Warriors averaged 69.2 points per game last season, ranking 260th in possessions per game (64.8). Their field goal percentage was 43% (263rd), with an effective field goal percentage of 50% (243rd). Merrimack was 108th in two-point percentage at 53% but struggled from beyond the arc, making 30% of their attempts, ranking 362nd. They made 7.3 threes per game (202nd) on 23.6 attempts (109th). The Warriors also averaged 13.7 free throws made per game, placing 187th.</p>

<h3>Merrimack College Warriors Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<p>Adam Clark, a guard, returns after averaging 13.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 33 games last season. Devon Savage, another guard, also played in 33 games, contributing 10.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.</p><p>Last season, Merrimack College was one of the top defensive teams in the nation, allowing just 65.4 points per game, which ranked 21st in the country. They were also strong at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to 29.8% shooting, placing them 87th nationally. Merrimack allowed 17.1 free throws per game, ranking 115th in that category.</p> <p>The Warriors were aggressive defensively, averaging 9.8 steals per game, which ranked 9th in the country. They also averaged 3.7 blocked shots per game, placing them 131st nationally.</p>

Vermont Catamounts vs Merrimack College Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Rams. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Colorado State is favored by -6 vs. Utah State in a Mountain West conference matchup.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado State Rams -6</p><p>This game will be played at Moby Arena at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Colorado State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah State enters this game as a 6-point underdog, and they have gone 1-2 in their three games as the underdog this season. They are 21-4 overall, and they have won two straight games. In Mountain West Conference play, the Aggies are 9-2.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Utah State has gone 8-2, and their average scoring margin on the road is +6.3 points per game. In their last game, they defeated Wyoming by a score of 84-76. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 8-2.</p><p>Utah State has an overall ATS record of 13-8-1 this season, including a 5-4-1 mark vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Aggies have gone just 1-2 vs. the spread this year and are just 2-8 vs. the spread as the underdog in their last 10 games. Their road ATS record over the last 10 games is 5-3-1.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Utah State games is 13-9. On average, their games have finished with 149.5 points, while the average over/under line is 144.8. Today's line of 147.5 is similar to the average OU line in their games. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 146 points.</p><p>The Aggies' offense finished with 84 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 81.1 points per contest. Leading Utah State in scoring vs. Wyoming was Darius Brown II with his 24 points. Josh Uduje also added 20 points for the Aggies.</p><p>The Aggies' defense is presently ranked 101st nationally, allowing an average of 69.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.8 threes per game vs. Colorado State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.9%.</p><h3>Will the Rams Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Colorado State is coming off a 71-55 loss to San Diego State, but the Rams have been dominant at home this season, going 13-1. They have won their last seven games at home and have an average scoring margin of +12.5 points per game at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Colorado State is 19-6 this season, including a 7-5 record in Mountain West play. They have been the favorite in 19 of their 25 games and have a record of 16-3 in those games. For the year, they have a scoring margin of +2.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Colorado State has gone 12-7 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 14-10. At home, the Rams are 9-5 vs. the spread this year and they are 5-4 over their last 10 home games. In their last three home games, Colorado State is 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Colorado State's over/under record this season sits at 10-13-1, and the average over/under line in their games is 147.3. So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line of 147.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 125 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Colorado State offense put up just 55 points vs. the San Diego State Aztecs. Overall, they are now averaging 78 points per game which is 88th in the country. The top scorer for the Rams was Josiah Strong with 14 points, while Patrick Cartier also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Rams' defense is ranked 88th in the country at 68.4 points per contest. In today's game, the Colorado State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 71 points.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the New York Knicks (-332) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+266) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.</p>

<p>TV: NBA</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-113 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at New Orleans Possible for the Knicks?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 17-10 on the season with a dominant 133-107 road win over the Timberwolves on Thursday. New York, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the over/under line of 214 by 26 points.</p> <p>After trailing 33-32 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Knicks took control with an 11-0 run, extending the score from 33-30 to 44-30. They outscored Minnesota 41-18 in the 2nd quarter and went into the 4th with a 104-74 lead. The Timberwolves edged the Knicks 33-29 in the final period, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>The Knicks put up 133 points in their win over the Timberwolves, shooting 51.5% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 44.4% clip. Karl-Anthony Towns was perfect from deep, making 5 threes and finishing with 32 points, 20 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p> <p>Mikal Bridges added 29 points, hitting 4 threes, while Miles McBride also connected on 4 triples. Towns scored 19 of his points in the 2nd quarter, and Bridges added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite giving up 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, the Knicks' defense tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 18 and 23 points, respectively, in their win over the Timberwolves. New York sent Minnesota to the free-throw line only 13 times, where they converted 8 attempts.</p> <p>The Knicks allowed Minnesota to hit 17 threes at a 40% clip, but they controlled the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds. Defensively, New York also recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Win at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 5-23 on the season following a 133-113 road loss to the Rockets on Thursday. New Orleans entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 246 points exceeded the over/under line of 218.5 by 27.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control early with a 13-0 run, extending the score from 7-5 to 18-7. The Pelicans couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 39-25 in the 1st quarter. Although the 2nd and 4th quarters were even, New Orleans couldn’t make up ground after trailing 99-79 heading into the final period.</p><p>In their 133-113 loss to the Rockets, the Pelicans shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 46.4% of their threes, hitting 13 from deep. Trey Murphy III led the way with 28 points, making 4 threes at a 66.7% clip, while Herbert Jones also hit 4 threes, finishing with 20 points.</p> <p>Murphy scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jones added 13 of his 20 points in the 3rd. CJ McCollum contributed 18 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Rockets, giving up 133 points on 57% shooting. Houston scored 39 points in the 1st quarter and added 34 more in the 4th to secure the win. New Orleans allowed 33 points in the 3rd quarter and 27 in the 2nd.</p> <p>The Rockets hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Pelicans sent Houston to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. New Orleans finished with 26 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>First pitch for today's NL matchup between the Nationals and Giants is set for 3:45 PM at Oracle Park in San Francisco. The Giants come into the game with a record of 4-8 and will be facing a Nationals squad that is 5-6. This game can be seen on MASN.</p>

<p>Looking at the forecast, the temperature is supposed to be in the low 50s with a slight breeze. The over/under line for the game is sitting at 8.5 runs, and Patrick Corbin will be starting for the Nationals up against Jordan Hicks for the Giants, who are favored at -197 on the money line.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 3:45 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Nationals and Giants will play the final game of their series after Washington picked up a 5-3 win in the previous game. The Nationals were actually the underdog in that game, going off at +156 on the money line.</p>

<p>Neither team had a ton of hits in the game, with the Giants actually out-hitting the Nationals 10-8. However, the Nationals took advantage of their opportunities, hitting one home run and two doubles. CJ Abrams, Riley Adams, and Jacob Young all had two hits for the Nationals.</p>

<p>Jordan Weems got the win out of the bullpen for Washington, while Kyle Finnegan picked up the save. Joan Adon got the start for the Nationals, going four innings and giving up just one earned run. Giants starter Kyle Harrison also went six innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Nationals have won three straight games and are coming off a two-game sweep of the Giants. They are 5-6 on the season and are currently in 3rd place in the NL East, 2.5 games behind the Phillies and Braves.</p>

<p>Washington has struggled in series so far this season, going 0-3. They have lost three straight series and have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>Washington has been a profitable team to back on the run line this season, going 6-5 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 4-1 ATS, and they have covered in four straight games. The Nationals have been a good bet as the underdog, going 6-4 ATS. Their average run differential in wins is +2.6, while it drops to -3.5 in losses.</p><p>The Nationals' games have gone over the over/under line in 6 of their 11 games this season. The average combined run total in their games is 8.9, and the average over/under line in their games is 9. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5, their games have gone over the line in 2 of 6 games. The over/under line for today's game against the Giants is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Patrick Corbin and the Nationals are on the road today, taking on the Giants. Corbin is looking to pick up his first win of the season after taking a loss in his first start and getting a no-decision in his second outing. He struck out 6 in his first start and 7 in his second, but he has given up 3 homers already this year.</p><p>For the Nationals today, we have Lane Thomas as our top projected power hitter. His home run projection is the 13th best in the league today. Joey Gallo is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and his odds of hitting a home run are 15th best in the league. CJ Abrams is our top projected Nationals player in terms of total hits, as his hits projection is 23rd best in the league today.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is currently in 4th place in the NL West, trailing the Diamondbacks by one game for 3rd place. They are five games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. In the division, the Giants have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, the Giants are 4-8 and have lost two straight games. They have struggled at home, going 2-3 and have gone 2-5 on the road. As the underdog, they have gone 2-5, and they are 2-3 as the favorite.</p><p>San Francisco has struggled to cover the run line this season, going 4-8 overall. The Giants have been particularly bad at home, where they are 0-5 against the run line. Their average run margin is -1.8 runs per game, and they have been outscored by an average of 2.2 runs per game at home.</p><p>San Francisco has played 12 games this season, and the over/under record is 8-4. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. The over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 4-1, and the combined run average in their games this season is 9.4 runs per game. The Giants' games have had an average of 9 runs per game, and the over/under line for today's game is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Jordan Hicks is getting the start for the Giants at home against the Nationals. He has been solid in his first two outings, getting a win against the Padres and then going 7 innings in his last start, but he took a no-decision. Hicks has 11 strikeouts in 12 innings of work so far this season.</p><p>When looking at the Giants' player props for today, we see that Wilmer Flores is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but he also has the best odds to hit a home run. His home run projection is 9th best in the league today. Jorge Soler is 2nd in terms of home run odds for the Giants, and his odds are 11th best in the league. Tom Murphy is 3rd in terms of hits projections for the Giants, and his home run odds are tied with Soler for 11th in the league. Thairo Estrada is 2nd in terms of hits projections for the Giants, and his home run odds are 19th in the league. Jung Hoo Lee has the best overall hits projection on the team and his home run odds are 16th best in the league.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Gophers and Spartans. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Spartans at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 142 points, with the Spartans being the favored team playing at home against the Golden Gophers.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +11</p><p>This game will be played at Breslin Center at 6:30 ET on Thursday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Minnesota at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Gophers Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Minnesota will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Michigan State on the road. The Golden Gophers are 12-5 overall this season, including a 3-3 record in Big Ten play. So far, they have gone 9-2 in non-conference games compared to 1-3 on the road.</p>

<p>On the season, Minnesota has been the underdog in six of their 17 games, going 2-4 in those contests. They are coming off an 86-77 loss to Iowa and have gone 2-8 in their last 10 games on the road.</p><p>Minnesota's ATS record this season is 12-4-1, including a 2-2 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Golden Gophers are 3-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Minnesota has gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Minnesota games is 8-9, and today's line of 142 is very close to the average over/under line in their games of 143.9. So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points, which matches today's OU line.</p><p>The Golden Gophers' offense wrapped up their last game with 77 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 77.8 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Dawson Garcia, who enters today's matchup with an average of 17.4, while Joshua Ola-Joseph also carries a PPG average of 11 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Minnesota defense is giving up an average of 67.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Minnesota's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.8% this season.</p><h3>Do the Spartans Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Michigan State has been dominant at home this season with a record of 10-4 and an average scoring margin of +15.8 points per game. They have won six straight games at home and their record in Big Ten games is 2-4.</p>

<p>For the season, Michigan State is 10-7 and they have gone 9-4 when favored. They come into this game having won their last game against Rutgers by a score of 73-55.</p><p>As the favorite, Michigan State has an ATS record of 8-5 this season. At home, the Spartans have an ATS mark of 9-5 and they have gone 3-0 ATS in their last three home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Michigan State is 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Michigan State's over/under record for the season sits at 8-9, and the average scoring total in their games is 142.6. Today's over/under line of 142 is right in line with the average OU line in their games this year (142.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Spartans' offense finished with 73 points, which is right in line with their current average of 77.1 points per contest. Tyson Walker is leading the team in scoring at 19.9 points per contest. A.J Hoggard has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.4 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Spartans' defense is nationally ranked 44th, allowing 65.5 points per game. The Michigan State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 55 points and allowed Rutgers to connect on 12 threes.</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/24

<p>First pitch for this interleague matchup between the Orioles and Pirates is set for 4:05 PM ET at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. Tyler Wells gets the start for the Orioles, while Bailey Falter will take the mound for the Pirates.</p>

<p>The Orioles come into this game with a record of 5-2, while the Pirates are off to a hot start at 6-2. Looking at the money line, the Orioles are currently favored at -135, while the Pirates are sitting at +114. The over/under line is currently set at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline +114</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 4:05 ET on Saturday, April 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Orioles and Pirates split a two-game series, with the Orioles taking the last game by a score of 5-2. Baltimore closed as the -124 favorite, while the Pirates were the slight underdog at +103. Both teams finished with two home runs.</p>

<p>Grayson Rodriguez and Jared Jones had a quality start for their respective teams, but it was Rodriguez who got the win, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Craig Kimbrel picked up the save, while Jones took the loss.</p>

<p>Baltimore's offense got to work early, scoring a run in both the 2nd and 3rd innings. The Pirates didn't get on the board until the 5th and tied the game at two runs apiece. However, the Orioles responded with two runs in the 7th, one in the 8th, and another in the 9th to put the game away. Gunnar Henderson, Ryan O'Hearn, and Cedric Mullins all homered for the Orioles.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Tyler Wells and the Orioles are on the road to take on the Pirates. Wells started the season with a loss, but he did strike out 7 batters in 6 innings of work. He did give up 5 hits and 1 home run in that outing.</p><p>When looking at the Orioles' offensive projections for today, we see that Ryan Mountcastle has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and the 21st highest in the league. His home run projection is 3rd on the team and 14th in the league. Anthony Santander is projected to have the most hits for the Orioles and his home run projection is the best on the team and 7th best in the league. Adley Rutschman has the 15th best total hits projection in the league. Gunnar Henderson has the 15th best total hits projection in the league and his home run projection is 9th best in the league.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Bailey Falter is getting the start for the Pirates at home against the Orioles. Falter started the season on the road against the Marlins, where he went 4 innings, giving up 6 runs on 5 hits, and struck out 2.</p><p>For the Pirates, we're projecting Ke'Bryan Hayes to have a big game at the plate. His total hits projection is not only the highest on the team, but it's also the 3rd best in the league today. Hayes also has the 3rd best odds on the team to hit a home run, and his home run projection is 9th best in the league. Bryan Reynolds is another Pirates hitter to keep an eye on, as his total hits projection is 4th best in the league. Oneil Cruz has the top odds on the team to hit a home run, and his home run projection is 3rd best in today's slate of games.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 4/6/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kings versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kings.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:30 ET on Monday, February 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kings winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Kings on the moneyline (+131)</li><li>The Kings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Kings Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the road this season, the Kings have gone 18-7-4 and have won three straight games away from home. Overall, Los Angeles is 29-17-10 and sits in 7th place in the Western Conference standings. Against other teams from the West, the Kings have gone 16-12.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Los Angeles has gone 10-4-3 this season and has won four straight games when not favored. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 7-3 and have won four of their last five games.</p></p><p>On the road this year, the Kings have gone 16-13 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin is +.6 goals per game. So far, 19 of their wins have been by multiple goals, and they have dropped 12 games by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, the Kings have a puck line record of 26-30, and their puck line record as the underdog is 13-4. In their last ten games, the team's puck line mark is 6-4, and they have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line in their previous ten road games.</p> <p>Games involving Los Angeles have an average of 5.8 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Kings come in with a record of 21-33-2.</p><p>Los Angeles has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>On offense, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Kings offense is 12th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 5th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Los Angeles' offense is Trevor Moore. Coming into the game he has 21 goals, ranking 52nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Moore has 16 assists this season.</p><p>Edmonton defense takes on the Kings ranked 31st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. They also are 18th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot comes into the game having made 33 starts this season. So far, his record is 16-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.813%.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Oilers have gone 17-8-2, and they have lost two straight games at home. In the Western Conference, Edmonton is in 6th place and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Against teams from the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 20-13 this season. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 4-6, and they have lost three straight games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Oilers have been favored in 46 of their 55 games, and they have gone 29-15-2 as the favorite. Against teams from the Western Conference, Edmonton has gone 11-7 this season. On the year, the Oilers have gone 33-20-2 and have 68 points.</p></p><p>When favored, Edmonton has a puck line record of 23-23, and their average scoring margin this season is +.6 goals per game. So far, the Oilers have 24 wins by multiple goals and 17 losses by more than one goal.</p>

<p>At home, the Oilers' puck line record is 14-13, and their average scoring margin is +1.0 goals per contest. In their last ten home games, Edmonton's puck line record is 7-3, but their puck line losing streak is at three games.</p> <p>On average, Edmonton's games have finished with 6.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.7. In total, the Oilers come in with an over/under record of 25-27-3.</p><p>In their last three road games, Los Angeles has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 7th in the league. Looking at how the Oilers' offense is performing during power plays, they are 9th in power play goals and 13th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Edmonton will be looking for a good game from Zach Hyman who leads the team in scoring with 37 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hyman has 19 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Oilers head into the game ranked 31st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 40 games this season. His current record stands at 25-13, and his save percentage is 0.907%.</p>

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