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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Ragin' Cajuns. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ragin' Cajuns at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143 points, with Louisiana-Lafayette being favored by -2 over Southeastern Louisiana.</p><h3>SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns -2</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Southeastern Louisiana Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Southeastern Louisiana Lions Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Lions fell to 3-5 on the season after a 67-64 road loss to Nicholls on Thursday. Southeastern Louisiana entered the game as +3 underdogs and pushed against the spread. The total points of 131 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Trailing 28-27 at halftime, the Lions scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39, leading to the narrow loss.</p><p>The Lions struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 20 threes for 25% shooting, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 40.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They connected on 48.7% of their two-point attempts and made 11 of 15 free throws, good for 73.3%.</p> <p>Sam Hines Jr. and Jakevion Buckley both shot over 50% from the field, with Hines adding 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Byron Ireland led the team with 15 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Southeastern Louisiana held their opponent to 67 points, with the Lions giving up 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponent went 22/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lions' defense was strong, limiting their opponent to just 4/24 shooting, or 16%. Southeastern Louisiana also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 61%.</p><h3>Can Louisiana-Lafayette Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Louisiana-Lafayette's season continued to spiral with a 69-58 home loss to Louisiana Tech on Sunday, December 8th. The Ragin' Cajuns are now 0-8 for the season. They entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Ragin' Cajuns managed just 58 points, shooting 41.5% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 57.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Offensively, they recorded just 7 assists and 5 offensive rebounds. Kentrell Garnett was a bright spot, scoring 23 points, including 5 threes on 62.5% shooting from deep. Daniel Batcho added 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette held their opponent to 69 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Ragin' Cajuns gave up 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 30%, hitting 6 of 20 three-point attempts. Louisiana-Lafayette also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 57%. The Ragin' Cajuns allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Mary's being favored by -4.5 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Win at Moraga?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 9-1 on the season after a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego on Tuesday. Utah State was a -10 favorite going into the game.</p> <p>After leading 39-32 at halftime, Utah State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Utah State put up 73 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 28.6% of their threes, going 8-for-28, and were 50% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 50% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, hitting 55.6% of his shots, while Karson Templin contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Aggies allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. The Aggies also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's improved to 9-2 this season with a 73-68 win over Merrimack on Thursday. Playing at home, the Gaels were -20.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.</p> <p>Saint Mary's led 32-26 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points to Merrimack after the break, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 19 for 84.2%.</p> <p>Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen both scored 18 points, with Saxen grabbing 12 rebounds and Murauskas adding 11 boards and 4 assists. Augustas Marciulionis also contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Saint Mary's allowing 68 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 attempts. The Gaels gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponents shooting 41% from deep. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Saint Mary's gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Devils face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils are hosting the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 against the Hurricanes in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Devils winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>The Devils should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Carolina Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 21-12-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> <p>Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the Hurricanes’ offense with two goals on three shots in their 4-2 win over the Capitals. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the season and picked up two assists, bringing his total to 12 on the year. Andrei Svechnikov capped the scoring with his sixth goal, an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Carolina took 45 shots on goal but went scoreless on the power play. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal in the third period.</p><p>After allowing two late goals in the first period, Carolina's defense bounced back, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes' defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 23-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. As -1.5 goal favorites, New Jersey failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but both teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>All of the game’s scoring happened in the third period. The Devils were shut out and struggled offensively, managing only 22 shots on goal. They also had 19 giveaways in the game.</p><p>In their latest game, the Devils were shut out, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. This marked the first time this season they were held scoreless. New Jersey also recorded 19 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>After a scoreless first and second period, the Devils couldn't convert in the third either. They ended the game with no goals, including on their power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Ragin' Cajuns and Thundering Herd face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Thundering Herd are hosting the game at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and the Thundering Herd are favored to win at home vs. the Ragin' Cajuns.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd -3</p><p>This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Thundering Herd.</li><li>Not only will Marshall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Ragin' Cajuns Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette comes into today's game against Marshall with a 7-5 record. On the road, they have a 1-5 record, but they are undefeated at home with a 4-0 record. As of today, Louisiana-Lafayette holds a 6-4 ATS record. When playing away, the Ragin' Cajuns are 3-3 vs. the spread, while they are 3-1 ATS when playing at home.</p><p>After 12 games, Louisiana-Lafayette has an over/under record of 5-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 150.1 points per game so far. When looking at the Ragin' Cajuns' last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 143 points per game.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Louisiana-Lafayette's offense scored 84 points against Rice. Their field goal percentage for the game was 49.2%, and they went 11/14 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Kobe Julien, who is averaging 19.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Joe Charles also maintains a PPG average of 11.3 heading into game.</p><p>So far, the Ragin' Cajuns' defense is ranked 144th in the country at 71.2 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Louisiana-Lafayette's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 26.3% this season.</p><h3>Will the Thundering Herd Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Marshall is getting ready for their 14th game of the season and currently have a record of 5-8. In their previous ten home games, Marshall has a 6-4 record, which includes last year. Marshall's ATS record is below .500, sitting at 5-7. When examining the team's performance in their past five games, they have a 3-1 record vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Marshall's games have averaged 153.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 155.9 points. In the Thundering Herd's last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 155 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Marshall offense put up 69 points against UNCW. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40.6% and made 7 threes. Kevon Voyles is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.3. Meanwhile, Kamdyn Curfman also brings a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Thundering Herd's defense is positioned 253rd in the country, permitting 78.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Marshall's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.6% this season.</p>

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23