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<p>Betting on today's Broncos and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on None. Santa Clara comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lee's Family Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Santa Clara Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara opened their season with an 85-78 win over Saint Louis on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Broncos entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara led 48-41 at halftime and maintained their lead by matching Saint Louis point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 37 points after the break.</p><p>Santa Clara put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 35 attempts. They were strong at the free-throw line, converting 17 of 20 for 85%.</p> <p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Isaiah Swope each scored 24 points, with Swope knocking down 6 threes. Christoph Tilly was efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and adding 8 rebounds.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense gave up 78 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 12 of 35 threes, shooting 34%. Santa Clara also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Can the Sun Devils Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arizona State opened their season with a 55-48 win over Idaho State on Tuesday, November 5th. Playing at home, the Sun Devils were -18 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 103, well under the 145.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>ASU led 31-20 at halftime but allowed Idaho State to outscore them 28-24 in the 2nd half, raising questions about their ability to maintain focus and intensity throughout the game.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with the Sun Devils hitting 29.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Alston Mason led the way with 14 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Isaiah Griffin and BJ Freeman each added 12 points, with Freeman also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Arizona State’s defense shined, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 36% shooting. The Sun Devils limited damage inside, with the other team hitting 41% of their two-point attempts (13/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State kept the pressure on, as the opposition shot 29% (7/24) from three. The Sun Devils also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws (66%).</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NBA showdown between the Timberwolves and Thunder. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on BSO, and it's hosted by the Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 226.5 points, and the Thunder are the home favorites against the Timberwolves in a Northwest division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-111 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Minnesota?</h3><p>With an overall record of 22-6, the Timberwolves are looking to extend their two game winning streak. So far, they are in 1st place in the Western Conference and are leading the Northwest division.</p><p>Against the spread, Minnesota have an above .500 record vs. the spread sitting at 15-12 ATS. Minnesota has gone 11-9 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 4-3 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>The Timberwolves' offense finished with 110 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 113.5 points per contest. Anthony Edwards led the scoring for the Timberwolves, contributing 34 points. Additionally, Rudy Gobert chipped in with 21 points.</p><p><p>At present, the Timberwolves' defense is ranked 1, allowing 106.6 points per game.</p><p>Opponents are hitting 50.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 33.7% of their three-point attempts.</p></p><h3>Pressure Builds for Oklahoma City as Home Favorites</h3><p>In their last five games, the Thunder are 3-2 and have an overall record of 18-9. When playing against other Western Conference teams, the Thunder are 12-8 and are 6-1 in non-conference games.</p><p>Oklahoma City comes in with an overall ATS record of 19-8 so far this season. The Thunder maintain an ATS record of 9-3 on the road, while they have a 10-5 record vs. the spread when playing at home.</p><p>The Thunder offense is coming off a game in which they scored 120 points vs. the Lakers. Overall their field goal percentage was 48.4% while connecting on 13 threes. The team's top scorer is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 30.8, while Chet Holmgren also maintains a PPG average of 17.2 leading up to the game.</p><p><p>So far, the Thunder defense is giving up 113.6 points per contest, which has them sitting 14 in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups.</p><p>Oklahoma City's defense is currently forcing 11.9 turnovers per game, which is 4th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 2nd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.4 rejections per game.</p></p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Flash and Tigers game? Catch the action at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Clemson is favored by -30 at home against Saint Francis U.</p><h3>SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +30</p><p>This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Saint Francis U at +30.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Francis U Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Francis U dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 87-57 to Dayton. The Red Flash were +22.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, surpassing the over/under line of 137.</p> 

<p>Saint Francis U trailed 40-28 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 47.</p><p>Saint Francis U struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 37.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they hit only 28.6% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-21 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>On the inside, they shot 43.2% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-37. Zed Key and Jeremy Clayville each contributed 14 points, with Clayville hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range. Malachi Smith added 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Saint Francis U's defense gave up 87 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 32 threes, shooting 25%. Saint Francis U also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws, a 68% rate. The Red Flash gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Clemson Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Clemson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Tigers opened their season with a decisive 91-64 win over Charleston Southern on Monday. Playing at home, Clemson entered the game as -21.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, exceeding the O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Clemson dominated early, leading 48-24 at halftime. While they scored 43 points in the 2nd half, they allowed Charleston Southern to put up 40 points, a number they’ll likely want to improve on moving forward.</p><p>Clemson's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points and shooting 49.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.5%, thanks in large part to their 52.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Chase Hunter and Myles Foster each contributed 17 points, with Foster hitting 6 of 8 shots and going 2 for 2 from three-point range. Hunter was a perfect 3 for 3 from deep, while also adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists in just 23 minutes of action.</p><p>Despite Clemson's defensive efforts, they gave up 64 points, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. Clemson allowed 21 two-point field goals on 44 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Clemson's defense couldn't contain their opponents, who hit 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Clemson also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 66% success rate. Clemson allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Antelopes and Crimson Tide. The game is starting at 7:10 ET on TBS, and it's hosted by the Crimson Tide at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 168.5 points, and Alabama is favored by -6.5 against Grand Canyon in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spokane Arena at 7:10 ET on Sunday, March 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Not only will Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 168.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Antelopes Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Grand Canyon enters today's game against Alabama with a 29-4 record. When playing away from home, the Antelopes have a 10-3 record, while they are 20-1 when playing at home. In terms of ATS, Grand Canyon has a record of 20-13-1 up to this point in the season. Over their last ten games, Grand Canyon is a perfect 5-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 33 games, Grand Canyon has an over/under record of 19-15-0, with their games averaging 145.2 points per game on average. In the Antelopes' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 141 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Antelopes' offense tallied 75 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 79.8 points per game. Tyon Grant-Foster is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 19.8. Meanwhile, Rayshon Harrison also brings a PPG average of 13.7 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Antelopes' defense is nationally ranked 54th, allowing 67.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. Saint Mary's, the Gaels finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 66 points vs. Grand Canyon.</p><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Alabama has played a total of 33 games in the current season, and currently have a record of 21-11. So far, Alabama has gone 7-8 when playing on the road and 15-4 when playing at home. Heading into today's game, Alabama has an ATS record of 18-16. Over their last five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 32 games, Alabama has an over/under record of 26-8-0, with their games averaging a combined 173.3 points per game so far. The Crimson Tide's last five games have finished with a combined 184 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>Alabama's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 109 points against Charleston. They had an overall field goal percentage of 60% and made 24/37 free throws. The top scorer for the Crimson Tide was Mark Sears with 30 points, while Latrell Wrightsell Jr. also chipped in with 17 points.</p><p>The Crimson Tide's defense is presently ranked 358th nationally, allowing an average of 82.1 points per contest. The Alabama defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 96 points and allowed Charleston to connect on 13 threes.</p>

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Tournament Second Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Wild and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Western matchup, the Wild are favored by -1.5 goals against the Ducks. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Ducks.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+154)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Minnesota Pull Off A Win at Honda Center?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 9-2-2 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota was favored on the puck line but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the game’s 3 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> <p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild, netting his third goal of the season at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild gave up a late first-period goal to the Maple Leafs but held them scoreless the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, while the defense contributed 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>No Pressure for Anaheim as Home Dogs</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks now sit at 4-6-2 for the season. Anaheim entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the 10:16 mark of the third period, when Brock McGinn found the net. Mason McTavish added another goal for the Ducks with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim took 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season at 9:44 in the third period, while Mason McTavish added his second goal on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, conceding the first three goals of the game. Two of those came in the first period, including one at 16:44, and another was scored at 18:05 in the second. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Pirates are the heavy favorite on the money line today, as their home matchup vs. the White Sox has them at -204 compared to the White Sox at +170. Today's over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and the game will be televised on NBCS.</p>

<p>First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is set for 2:10 PM ET. Pittsburgh will be looking to keep their three-game winning streak alive with Mitch Keller on the mound, while the White Sox are starting Jared Shuster. Chicago is 5th in the AL Central, while the Pirates are 3rd in the NL Central.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 2:10 ET on Sunday, July 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 4</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 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Pittsburgh cruised to a 6-2 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Pirates had a huge 1st inning, scoring six of their eight runs. As for the White Sox, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Pirates were favored at -138 on the money line.</p>

<p>Luis L. Ortiz only went 5 2/3 innings for the Pirates but gave up just one run and picked up the win. Chris Flexen had a rough outing for the White Sox, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. He did finish the game with just four hits allowed and two strikeouts.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh's two biggest hitters in the lineup were Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen. Reynolds went 4/5 with four RBIs, while McCutchen scored three times and drove in a run while going 2/4. Ke'Bryan Hayes also had a two-hit game and scored a run for the Pirates.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh heads into today's road matchup vs. the White Sox with a record of 47-48, which has them 3rd in the NL Central. They trail the Brewers by 6.5 games for the division lead. The Pirates have won three straight games and have taken the first two games of this series vs. the White Sox.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 22-24 this year and 25-24 on the road. As the road favorite, the Pirates are 8-6 this year, and they are 20-19 as the favorite overall. Pittsburgh has won three straight games as the road team, and their overall series record is 12-13-5.</p><p>The Pirates are currently on the road against the White Sox. They have a run line record of 52-43 this season, with a run line record of 29-20 on the road. Pittsburgh's average run differential is -0.1 runs per game, and they have a run line record of 38-18 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Pirates are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and the combined run average in their games this season is 8.4 runs per game. The over/under record for Pittsburgh games this season is 44-50, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, the over/under record is 18-12. The under has hit in their last three games.</p><p>Pittsburgh is sending right-hander Mitch Keller to the mound today vs. the White Sox. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 10-5 with a 3.40 ERA. Keller's WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 18 appearances, he has turned in 10 quality starts and is coming off a game in which he went 8 innings, giving up 2 earned runs, and picking up the win. Before that outing, he had given up at least 3 earned runs in three straight starts. Keller has been much better at home, coming in with a 3.31 ERA compared to 4.04 on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Pirates are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. This is also the 16th best mark in the league. As a team, they are batting just .230, which is 20th in the league. However, they do have two hitters in the lineup who have been solid home run threats, as Bryan Reynolds has 17 homers (11th in the league) and Oneil Cruz has 14 homers.</p>

<p>Reynolds has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/22 in his last five games with a home run and six RBIs. Over this stretch, he has scored two runs. Jack Suwinski has struggled in his last five games, going just 2/15. However, he does have one homer in this stretch. Joey Bart and Joshua Palacios have also gone deep in their last four games.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 27-70, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 32.5 games. The White Sox have struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-25 this year. Chicago has dropped three straight games, and they have lost two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are just 17-33 this year, and they are only slightly better on the road at 10-37. So far, they have gone 5-3 as the favorite. Chicago has an overall series record of 6-23-2 and have dropped three straight series.</p><p>Chicago has been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 44-53 overall. The White Sox have been a better bet on the road, where they are 24-26 compared to 20-27 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 39-50 against the run line in those games. Their average run differential is -1.8 runs per game, but they have been better against the run line in games they have won, with an average run differential of +3.0 runs per game.</p><p>Chicago White Sox games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 43-50. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 11-11. 20.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 4 games.</p><p>The White Sox are starting left-hander Jared Shuster vs. the Pirates today. Shuster has made 20 appearances this season and has a record of 1-2 with a 3.52 ERA. His WHIP for the season is 1.41. Shuster has made one start this year, and it came on July 4th vs. the Guardians. In that outing, he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in two innings of work. Shuster has given up at least one homer in three of his last four outings. His ERA at home is 3.68, compared to 3.74 on the road.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are dead last in both team batting average and OPS. The White Sox are also last in the league in on-base percentage and have the fewest runs per game in the league at just 3.2. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Paul DeJong and Andrew Vaughn are the team's top power threats, with DeJong leading the team with 16 homers and Vaughn right behind him with 11. DeJong is also 2nd on the team with 37 RBIs, while Vaughn is the team's top run producer. Luis Robert Jr. is also tied with Vaughn for the 2nd most homers on the team, but he is batting just .222 for the season.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 7/14/24

<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

<p>Looking to win big? The Red Wolves and Crimson Tide face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Crimson Tide are hosting the game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 167.5 points, with Alabama being favored by -22.5 over Arkansas State.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Arkansas State at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 167.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Arkansas State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Arkansas State opened their season with an 80-75 win over Akron on Monday. The Red Wolves were -5.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>Arkansas State led 40-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. They’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Arkansas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 57.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-29 from three-point range.</p> <p>Joseph Pinion led the way, hitting 4-of-5 threes and shooting 83.3% overall in 22 minutes. Sharron Young also made a big impact in limited time, scoring 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Defensively, Arkansas State gave up 75 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Red Wolves allowed 34 made field goals on 73 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Arkansas State's defense allowed 58% shooting, with 25 two-pointers made on 43 attempts. From three-point range, their opponents shot 30%, hitting 9 of 30 attempts. The Red Wolves sent their opponents to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 3 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Crimson Tide Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Alabama opened their season with a dominant 110-54 win over UNC Asheville on Monday. Playing at home, the Crimson Tide entered the game as -28.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>After leading 50-29 at halftime, Alabama turned up the heat, scoring 60 points in the 2nd half while holding the Bulldogs to just 25. The total points for the game were 164, just under the O/U line of 164.5.</p><p>Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 110 points while shooting 63.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70%, with a 71.4% success rate on two-pointers and 44.4% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Mark Sears led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 75% overall. Clifford Omoruyi was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and adding 8 rebounds. Alabama also connected on 26 free throws and dished out 21 assists.</p><p>Alabama's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 54 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 63% from the field. The Crimson Tide had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 71% of their two-point attempts, going 30/42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting clip. The opposition also got to the free-throw line 37 times, making 26 for 70%. Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about sports betting. A lot of people that watch sports pick up a sportsbook account and think, “How hard can it be?” Well, it’s not easy. Realistic expectations can go a long way. This is not a get-rick-quick scheme. It is a long-term grind. It is something that requires a lot of discipline and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/money-management-and-sports-betting/"><strong>bankroll management</strong></a>.

We’ve all heard the stories about those lottery ticket 12-team parlays that pay out exorbitant amounts of money. The reality is that those are extremely rare. For many handicappers, money like that is not going to come along anytime soon. In terms of win percentages and <strong>what it takes to show a profit</strong>, that all depends on your average vigorish, also known as “vig” or “juice”. The vig is the number listed after the spread or the specific price on the money line. It is a way for the books to create an edge. If sportsbooks simply paid out even money on everything, they could take a beating if action was really heavy on one side and not the other in a money line sport.

The ultimate goal of the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/"><strong>sportsbook</strong></a> on every game is to have a balanced level of action that they are comfortable with on each side. For money line sports, they move around the prices, possibly moving from -125 to -130 on a favorite. For spread sports, they can move the actual game spread or they can adjust the vig.

Most spreads adhere to the standard vig of -110. With a -110 line, bettors will win $1 for every $1.10 that they bet. For example, a $110 bet will return $100. A $100 bet will return about $91. Think of it like the House Edge in blackjack, roulette, craps, or any of the other casino games. It’s a way for the house to limit its own exposure on a game. The concept is the same at -115, where a bettor will win $100 for every $115 wagered.

For money line wagers, the vig is the price that you price. Books use the vig to account for the differences between the two teams. If you could pick the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Brooklyn Nets with no vig, sportsbooks would get decimated by having to pay out on the Cavaliers more often than not. Instead, sportsbooks can set a line, like -400 on the Cavs, where you would win $100 for every $400 that you bet.

The amount that you pay in vig will change the percentage of success that you need to break even. At the standard -110 vig for a regular spread bet, the break-even percentage is 52.38 percent. You would have be on the correct side more than 52.38 percent of the time to make money if you were betting the same amount on every game. If you took an added vig price of -115, you would need a 53.49 percent success rate to break even. The break-even rate changes with every variation to the vig.

In money line sports, some bettors have no problem betting -150 favorites. To break even betting -150 favorites, you need a success rate of 60 percent. In the above example with the Cavaliers and the Nets, assuming a -400 money line price, you would need an 80 percent success rate to break even.

Based on this concept of vig, let’s assume 10 bets, made with the idea of winning a $100 profit:

Team A -3 (-110) WIN

Team B +7 (-115) LOSS

Team C -175 WIN

Team D -215 LOSS

Team E -6 (-110) WIN

Team F +1 (-110) WIN

Team G +110 WIN

Team H -350 LOSS

Team I -115 WIN

Team J +125 WIN

Out of these 10 bets, you have a 7-3 record. If we assume a wager to win $100 on each bet, the total amount bet is $1500. The amount won is $735. The amount lost is $680. You went 7-3 on your bets, but you only made a profit of $55 out of $1500 worth of bets. Why? Because of the vig. You lost a -350 play and a -215 play. That was a combined loss of $565.

Professional handicappers shoot for numbers in the 55 to 56 percent range over the long-term on spread wagers. Anything better than that is a very good living. Anything in the 53 to 54 percent range is very decent. Anything below is barely breaking even or worse. It’s still called gambling. There’s a lot of variance in sports outcomes.

The formula for determining your break-even percentage for a negative money line is:

Vig / (Vig-100)

-110 / (-110-100)

-110/-210 (dividing (or multiplying) two negatives makes a positive)

52.38%

The formula for determining your break-even percentage for a positive money line is:

100 / (Vig+100)

100 / (110+100)

+100 / +210

47.62%

These are important mathematical concepts that can help your bottom line, so be sure to keep them in mind with every bet you make.

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<p>At 1:00 ET, the Rams and Giants meet at MetLife Stadium for a week 17 NFL game. TV coverage is provided by FOX, and the game takes place on Sunday, December 31st. s</p><h3>LOS ANGELES RAMS VS NEW YORK GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Giants +6</p><p>This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 22-17 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Our projections have Matthew Stafford finishing with 223.714 passing yards on 19.368/30.682 passing.</li><li>The Rams are projected to finish with 326 yards of offense compared to the 284 yards for the Giants.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rams Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>As they prepare to face the Giants, the Rams hold a 8-7 record. Within the NFC-West, they currently sit in 2nd place and are 6th place in the NFC. The Rams currently hold a 9-5-1 record against the spread. Currently, their average scoring margin is +1.7.</p><p>The Rams come in with an average 23.8 points per game on offense, which has them 8th in the NFL. Los Angeles is currently ranked 10th in the NFL for passing yards per game, with an average of 241.9. In terms of passing yards per attempt, they are 5th in the league.</p><p>So far, the Rams have run the ball an average of 27.9 times per game and currently hold the 10th spot in rushing yards. On a per-attempt basis, they average 4.4 yards which is 7th.</p><p>Defensively, the Rams come into the game allowing an average of 231.3 passing yards per game and 105.7 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, Los Angeles ranks 16th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 22.1 points on 337.0 yards.</p><h3>Can the Giants Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>So far this season, the Giants are 5-10 overall which has the team placed 3rd in the NFC-East. This record has come while going 4-10 as the underdog and 1-0 when favored. The Giants have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 6-8-1. Their average scoring margin for this season is -10.5.</p><p>In terms of offense, the Giants are at 14.3 points per game, ranking them 28th in the NFL. In the passing game, the Giants are averaging 153.1 passing yards per game, which is 32nd in the league. So far, 52.6% of their first downs have come through the passing game.</p><p>With 110.7 rushing yards per game, the Giants hold the 15th spot in the NFL. This average is coming on an average of 26.9 rushing attempts (13th).</p><p>Defensively, New York is 25th in points allowed. So far, opponents are averaging 24.7 points per game against them on 363.9 yards allowed per contest.</p>

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