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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Flyers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Flyers as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Flyers picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Wings Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 11-13-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Sabres scored first, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second period. Both of the Red Wings’ goals came on the power play, and Dylan Larkin accounted for all of their scoring in the game.</p><p>Dylan Larkin was the lone goal scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 victory over the Sabres, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both of Larkin’s goals came on power plays in the second period, with his first goal at 12:11 and his second at 5:22.</p> <p>Detroit registered 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15. Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist of the season, while Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 into the first period but held Buffalo scoreless the rest of the way. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p><h3>Will the Flyers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 13-12-4 this season. Philadelphia was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.</p> 

<p>Boston scored in each period, with the final goal coming at 16:21 in the third. The Flyers struggled offensively, managing just 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 20 shots on goal. The Flyers were unable to capitalize on any of their 15 giveaways and went scoreless in all three periods.</p> <p>Philadelphia had no power play goals and no players found the net. This marks the first time this season that the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Philadelphia's defense gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period, followed by another at 11:23 in the second. The Flyers trailed 2-0 heading into the third, where they allowed an empty-net goal at 16:21, resulting in a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Pioneers and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Northeast conference contest is set at 146 points, with Central Connecticut State being favored by -6.5 at home against Sacred Heart.</p><h3>SACRED HEART PIONEERS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Central Connecticut State winning straight-up, we like Sacred Heart at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pioneers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a record of 12-12, Sacred Heart has been an average team this season. They are 6-3 in the Northeast Conference and 6-9 in non-conference games. On the road, the Pioneers have struggled, going just 2-9 compared to 8-3 at home.</p>

<p>Currently, Sacred Heart has a two-game winning streak, and their most recent victory came against Le Moyne by a score of 87-81. As an underdog, the Pioneers have yet to win in seven tries this season.</p><p>As the underdog, Sacred Heart has gone 3-4 against the spread this season and they are 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 games as the underdog. On the road, the Pioneers have an ATS mark of 5-6 this season and they are just 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 road games. Overall, Sacred Heart's ATS record is 12-10 this year.</p><p>This season, Sacred Heart's over/under record is 13-9 and today's line of 146 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games (146.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 167 points and their last three over/under record is 3-0.</p><p>The Sacred Heart offense is coming off a game in which they scored 87 points vs. Le Moyne. Overall their field goal percentage was 51.8% while connecting on 10 threes. The top scorer for the Pioneers was Raheem Solomon with 23 points, while Nico Galette also chipped in with 22 points.</p><p>On defense, Sacred Heart is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.0 points per game. In their most recent game, the Sacred Heart defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Le Moyne knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 81 points.</p><h3>Can Central Connecticut State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Central Connecticut State will look to bounce back from a 71-68 loss to Merrimack College. The Blue Devils have gone 6-4 at home over their last 10 games and are 3-3 at home this season. Central Connecticut State is 13-9 overall and 6-2 in Northeast Conference play. They have been favored in eight games this season, going 6-2.</p>

<p>For the year, the Blue Devils have a scoring differential of +1.0 points per game at home, while they are 7-6 on the road. Central Connecticut State is 7-7 in non-conference games, and they are 13-9 overall. So far this season, they have gone 4-7 as the underdog.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's ATS record this season is 12-6-1, but they have struggled vs. the spread at home with a mark of just 2-4. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Blue Devils have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the average over/under line in Central Connecticut State games is 139.5 and their over/under record is 9-10. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-5. Today's over/under line of 146 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season and higher than the average scoring total in their last three and five games.</p><p>In their previous game, the Blue Devils' offense finished with 68 points, which is right in line with their current average of 72.7 points per contest. Coming into the game, the Blue Devils offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 31%. On average, they get up 20.2 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 12.5 made free-throws.</p><p>The Blue Devils' defense is presently ranked 49th nationally, allowing an average of 66.5 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.4 threes per game vs. Sacred Heart. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.2%.</p>

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors will visit the New Orleans Pelicans in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans (-673) are currently favored by 11.5 points over the Raptors (+463), and the over/under line is set at 231.5 points.</p>

<p>BSNO will have TV coverage of the game, which will be played at the Smoothie King Center. The Raptors are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-32 record and have lost two straight games. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are 7th in the Western Conference at 28-21 and have won two straight.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-114 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Brandon Ingram finishing with Brandon Ingram points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Raptors Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Raptors have lost their last two games and are 17-32 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 12th place.</p>

<p>Toronto's ATS record for the season is 24-25, including a 14-12 record on the road. As the underdog, they are 9-24 and have gone 17-16 vs. the spread on the road.</p>

<p>This season, the Raptors have been the underdog in 33 of their 49 games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 17-16, and they are 9-24 straight-up.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Raptors lost to the Thunder by a score of 135-127. The O/U line for that game was 237.5, and Toronto covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>This season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 26-22-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 231.9 points.</p><p>On the season, the Raptors are 19th in scoring at 114.6 points per game. However, they are actually averaging more points on the road (117.0) compared to their home games (111.8).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Toronto is 14th in the league at 99 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 11th overall at 47%.</p>

<p>One area where the Raptors excel is in getting to the free-throw line, as they are 16th in free throw attempts. They are also 7th in offensive rebounds and 2nd in assists.</p><p>At this time, the Raptors' defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 117.3 points per game. Opponents are hitting 56.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.4% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Will New Orleans Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Pelicans are favored by 11.5 points today and have gone 16-10 as the favorite this season. In the Western Conference, they are currently 7th and lead the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>New Orleans has won two straight games and has an overall record of 28-21. In their last game, they defeated the Spurs by a score of 114-113. The Pelicans were favored by 8.5 points in that game, but did not cover the spread.</p>

<p>This season, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 27-22, going 13-13 vs. the spread as the favorite and 14-9 as the favorite. At home, they are 14-10 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +4.5 points per game.</p>

<p>In Pelicans games this season, the average O/U line is 230.2 points, and their games have averaged 229.3 points. The under has hit in three straight games for the Pelicans.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Pelicans were favored by 8.5 points and won by a score of 114-113. The O/U line for that game was 234 points.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 13th in the league at 116.4 points per game. At home, they are averaging 116.1 points compared to 116.8 on the road. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51% of their games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pelicans have been one of the better shooting teams in the league. They are 9th in field goal percentage at 48% and 9th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, they are 10th in three-point shooting at 37%.</p>

<p>When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Pelicans are 6th in the league in attempts at 24.7 per game. In terms of pace, they are 18th at 98.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 12th in the league at 26.8 per game.</p><p>On defense, the Pelicans come into the game ranked 12th in the league in points allowed at 112.9 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 110 points per contest (12th). The New Orleans defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.4% of their field goal attempts vs. New Orleans.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Predators and Stars face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 against the Predators in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>The Stars enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are Nashville Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 7-16-6 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>The Avalanche scored first, but Nashville responded with five straight goals, including two empty-netters. Five different players scored for the Predators in the win.</p><p>Nashville found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with each goal coming from a different player. Gustav Nyquist scored his 4th goal of the season, while Filip Forsberg added his 7th, both on empty nets. Roman Josi and Steven Stamkos each contributed, with Josi netting his 1st goal and Stamkos his 2nd, which came on a power play.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. After a scoreless first period, they got on the board with Stamkos’ power-play goal. Colton Sissons added his 1st goal of the season in the second period.</p><p>Defensively, the Predators gave up the first goal just 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held the Avalanche scoreless in the first and secured a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. Nashville's defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p><h3>Will the Stars Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Dallas fell to 17-10-0 with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars trailed 2-0 before tying it up in the second period, but Florida pulled away with two goals in the third.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short. Dallas, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The Stars' first goal came at 11:22 in the second period, after the Panthers had already scored twice.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his seventh goal. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board at 8:38 in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>The Stars' defense allowed the first goal 5:15 into the first period and another at 14:45, putting them down 2-0. After Dallas tied it at 2-2, they gave up two more goals—one at 2:32 into the third period and another at 19:00. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/24

<p>At 7:40 PM ET, the Braves and Twins will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Target Field in Minneapolis, and the Twins are the slight money line favorite (-108). The Braves are 2nd in the NL East, while the Twins are 3rd in the AL Central. </p>

<p>Monday's forecast in Minneapolis calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-90s. Max Fried will start for the Braves, and he is facing off against Bailey Ober. Currently, the over/under line is at 8 runs, and this game can be seen on BSN.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -108</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:40 ET on Monday, August 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Twins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>The Braves will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Nationals with a 5-1 loss. Atlanta was the heavy favorite at -197 going into the game but fell behind early, as the Nationals scored a run in the 1st inning. Things really got away from the Braves in the 4th, as the Nationals scored three runs in the inning. Atlanta's offense scored their only run in the 6th.</p>

<p>Reynaldo Lopez put together a good start for the Braves, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and striking out seven. However, the Braves's offense was carried by Luke Jackson, who went 'three innings out of the bullpen, giving up just one hit and no runs.</p><p>Atlanta is six games behind the Phillies in the NL East and are 70-60 overall through 130 games. The Braves will be on the road today vs. the Twins, and they are 34-32 on the road this season. They have been good at home, going 36-28.</p>

<p>So far, the Braves have gone 22-18 in divisional games. As the favorite, the Braves are 60-47 and 10-13 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Braves are 23-15-5 and have won four straight series overall and two straight on the road.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Braves have been a .500 team on the road this season, going 33-33. They have a +0.9 run differential away from Atlanta, which is better than their overall run differential of +0.4 runs per game. The Braves have covered the run line in two straight road games and are 13-10 against the run line as an underdog this season.</p><p>The Braves are on the road against the Twins today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The combined run average in their games this season is 8.1, and their over/under record is 47-78. When the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 7-13-1. The over/under line has been set at 8 runs in 59.2% of their games this season.</p><p>Max Fried gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Twins on the road. So far this season, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 7-7 with an ERA of 3.57. Fried's WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 22 appearances, he has turned in 11 quality starts and has a shutout to his credit. Fried has finished with a no-decision in each of his last two outings, most recently giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work vs. the Phillies. Before that, he had allowed at least three earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .305 with a league-leading 94 RBIs and 37 home runs, which is 4th in the MLB. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team in RBIs, but he has struggled with a batting average of just .226 this season.</p>

<p>Orlando Arcia comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak but has just four hits in his last 18 at-bats. Ramon Laureano has gone 7/18 in his last five games for the Braves.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota closed out their series vs. the Cardinals with a 3-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Cardinals scored two runs in the top of the 9th. The Twins were the -142 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Zebby Matthews got the start for the Twins and took the loss. He pitched well, going five innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out seven. The Twins's offense was carried by Willi Castro, who went 1/3 with a homer.</p><p>Minnesota will host the Braves with an overall record of 72-58, which has them 3rd in the AL Central. The Twins are three games behind the Guardians for the lead in the AL Central, and they have gone 28-17 against other teams in their division this year. The Twins lost two of three in their most recent series vs. the Cardinals.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins are 37-26 this year and have gone 35-32 on the road. As the favorite, the Twins have gone 56-34 this year and 16-24 as the underdog. Minnesota's overall series record is 24-15-3, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>The Twins have been a solid run line bet this season, going 64-66 overall. They are 28-35 against the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +0.9 runs per game. As the favorite, they are just 42-48 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are 22-18.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins have played 53 games this season with an over/under line set at 8 runs, and their over/under record in those games is 9-16-4. Their average combined run average is 9.2 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 66-60. They have gone under the total in each of their last three games.</p><p> Twins starter Bailey Ober has been solid this season, coming into the game with a record of 12-5 and an ERA of 3.54. He has made 24 starts and 15 of them have been quality starts. Ober's WHIP for the season is an impressive 0.99. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has been much better at home, going 7-1 with a 2.94 ERA compared to 5-4 with a 7.31 ERA on the road.</p><p>Currently, the Twins are 7th in runs scored, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are 6th in team batting average and have the league's 6th best on-base percentage and slugging percentage. As a team, they are also 5th in isolated power.</p>

<p>Ryan Jeffers has been the Twins' best power threat this season, as his 20 homers are the most on the team and 15th in the league. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/17 in his last six games with three homers. Jeffers isn't the only Twins player who has been hitting well of late, as Trevor Larnach has gone 10/28 in his last nine games, with three homers and seven RBIs.</p>

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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (23-16) will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns (21-18) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 5 and have won two in a row, while the Kings are on a two-game losing streak.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 243 points.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-114 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Kings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Sacramento has lost two straight games as the underdog and is 4-5 as the underdog this season. The Kings are currently 5-point underdogs against the Suns.</p>

<p>The Kings' O/U record for the season is 19-19-1, and 33 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line of 243. This year, their games have averaged 235.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Sacramento's last game was a 143-142 loss to the Bucks. The O/U line for that game was 245.5, and the Kings covered the spread as 4-point underdogs.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Kings are 5th with a record of 23-16. Against the West, they are 15-12 and 8-4 in non-conference games. On the road, the Kings are 10-9.</p>

<p>This season, the Kings have an ATS record of 21-18, including a road ATS record of 12-7. In their last two games, they have covered the spread and are 6-3 as the underdog.</p><p>So far this season, the Kings are 8th in the league in scoring at 118.2 points per game. However, when playing on the road, they are averaging 114.9 points per game.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Sacramento is 8th in the league with an average of 100.3 possessions per game. They are also 5th in the NBA in assists at 28.8 per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are one of the most prolific teams in the league. They are 3rd in both three-point makes (15 per game) and attempts (40.7 per game).</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Kings is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 117.7 points per game (21st). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Kings are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 15th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 27th in blocked shots at 4 per game.</p><h3>Will the Suns Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>As the favorite, the Suns have gone 18-10 this season and are favored by 5 points today. In their last three games as the favorite, they have gone 2-1 straight-up and 3-0 ATS.</p>

<p>Phoenix's O/U record for the season is 22-17, and 36 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line of 243. On average, their games have seen 230.2 points scored.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Suns beat the Trail Blazers by a score of 127-116. The O/U line for that game was 234 points. Phoenix was favored by 14.5 points in that game, but they did not cover the spread.</p>

<p>Currently, the Suns are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 21-18. In the Pacific Division, they are in 3rd place. Phoenix has won two straight games and is 14-25 ATS for the season.</p>

<p>Looking at their ATS record, the Suns are 7-15 ATS at home and 7-10 ATS on the road. This year, they are 10-18 as the favorite and 3-8 as the underdog.</p><p>At home this season, the Suns are averaging 116.9 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 115.8 points per game. In terms of pace, Phoenix is 25th in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Suns are 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 6th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, Phoenix is 11th in three-point shooting at 37%.</p>

<p>So far, the Suns have made an average of 21.4 free throws per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the league with 25.9 per game.</p><p>So far, the Suns' defense is ranked 15th in the league at 114.4 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Suns are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 6th in rejections, averaging 6.1 blocked shots each game.</p>

Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Islanders being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>The Islanders enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Chicago Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 9-17-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they led 4-0 before Anaheim got on the board. The Ducks scored their second goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Chicago's offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with their 4th goal in the third period.</p><p>On defense, Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago’s defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks will look to improve their discipline, as they had 25 penalty minutes, including a penalty that led to a late Ducks power-play goal.</p><h3>Can New York Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 11-12-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover, with the total of 7 goals surpassing the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>New York trailed 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Rangers responded with another goal, and Brock Nelson scored for the Islanders with just 8 seconds left in the second, cutting the deficit to 3-2. The Rangers added two more goals in the third period, including an empty-netter, to seal the game.</p><p>The Islanders took 37 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, but only managed to score twice, with Casey Cizikas netting his first goal of the season and Brock Nelson adding his fifth. Cizikas got the Islanders on the board in the second period, while Nelson scored with just 8 seconds left in the period.</p> <p>New York recorded 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. The Islanders picked up four assists, with Pierre Engvall earning his first of the season.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Islanders gave up a goal just 3:44 into the first period and another at 1:21 into the second. After closing the gap to 3-2, they allowed two more goals in the 3rd period, including an empty netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Hurricanes face off at 7:30 ET on TBS. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, April 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Islanders Offense Score Enough in Raleigh?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Islanders have gone 39-27-16 and are currently in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in 3rd place. Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone 6-4, and they have won their last two games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, New York has gone 18-17-6. As the underdog, the Islanders have gone 19-14-10 this season. Over their last five games, New York has gone 2-3, and they are 1-2 over their last three games.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Islanders' puck line record this season is 30-13, and their overall puck line mark is 42-40. So far, they have 21 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>New York's average scoring margin this season is at -.2 goals per game, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.4 goals per contest. Their road puck line record for the year is at 24-17, and they have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games.</p> <p>The average goal total for New York's games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6. The Islanders come in with an over/under record of 42-35-5.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, New York has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>The Islanders come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 22nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 18th in the league. The Islanders went 15-12 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 24-15.</p><p>The leading scorer for New York's offense is Brock Nelson. Coming into the game he has 34 goals, ranking 24th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 35 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Hurricanes head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.5 shots per game against Carolina. So far, they are 1st in shutouts, achieving 8 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Semyon Varlamov has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 14-8, and his save percentage is 0.634%.</p><h3>Can Carolina Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Carolina Hurricanes have been very strong, going 27-10-4. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 8-2. For the season, Carolina has gone 52-23-7, putting them in second place in the Eastern Conference and in the Metropolitan Division.</p>

<p>In games where they have been the favorite, the Hurricanes have gone 49-19-7. Overall, Carolina has been favored in 75 of their 82 games this season. In their last three games, the Hurricanes have gone 2-1.</p></p><p>At home, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 18-23 and an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. Their puck line record overall is 37-45, including going 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten games.</p>

<p>So far this year, Carolina has been favored in 75 of their games and has a puck line record of 33-42 as the favorite. Overall, the Hurricanes have 35 wins by multiple goals and 17 wins by just one goal.</p> <p>For the season, Carolina's games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Hurricanes have an over/under record of 33-47-2.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Islanders offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. New York posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>Offensively, the Hurricanes come into the game at 3.4 goals per contest placing 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 3rd position in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Hurricanes offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 4th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Carolina's offense is Sebastian Aho. Coming into the game he has 36 goals, ranking 22nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 53 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Hurricanes come into the season ranked 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.5 shots per game against Carolina. For the season, they are ranked 1st in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Frederik Andersen has started 16 games this season. His current record stands at 13-2, and his save percentage is 0.397%.</p>

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 4/30/24

<p>The Bulldogs and Aggies are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Aggies will host the game at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM. Louisiana Tech is favored by -8.5 in this Conference USA conference matchup the against New Mexico State. The over/under for the game is set at 132 points.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pan American Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will New Mexico State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Louisiana Tech Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>As the Bulldogs get set to take on New Mexico State, they are 19-8 overall and have won three straight games. Louisiana Tech has been a much better team at home this season, going 10-1 compared to 6-7 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Bulldogs have been favored in 18 games this season and have gone 15-3 when favored. Their average scoring margin on the road is +4.2 compared to +10.5 at home. In their last game, Louisiana Tech defeated UTEP by a score of 65-59.</p><p>When looking at Louisiana Tech's ATS record this season, they are currently 14-10. In their 18 games as the favorite, they have gone 11-7 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-5, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 7-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in Louisiana Tech's games this season (137.8). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 128 points.</p><p>The Louisiana Tech offense is coming off a game in which they scored 65 points vs. UTEP. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.6% while connecting on 8 threes. Isaiah Crawford is leading the team in scoring at 16.1 points per contest. Tahlik Chavez has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.5 going into the game.</p><p>The Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 10th nationally, allowing an average of 63.4 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. New Mexico State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.8%.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>As New Mexico State prepares to take on Louisiana Tech, they find themselves as 8.5-point underdogs. So far this season, they have gone 1-16 when listed as the underdog, compared to their 6-0 record as the favorite.</p>

<p>For the season, New Mexico State has gone 7-3 at home, compared to their 0-13 record on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2.</p><p>As the underdog, New Mexico State has gone just 6-11 vs. the spread this season. At home, the Aggies are 5-4-1 vs. the spread and 9-13-1 overall. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, New Mexico State is just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132 for New Mexico State's game against Louisiana Tech is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (140.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 136 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 68.1 points per game, New Mexico State struggled in their previous game. Against Sam Houston State, the Aggies scored 58 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 38.8%. The top scorer for the Aggies was Kaosi Ezeagu with 15 points, while Christian Cook also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>The Aggies' defense is presently ranked 174th nationally, allowing an average of 72.0 points per contest. So far, the New Mexico State defense is giving up an average of 9.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.2 times per game (620th).</p>

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