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<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Carolina as Away Favorites</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 14-5-0. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up early in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for Carolina with two goals, bringing his season total to three. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, now with 12 assists on the season. Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal, finding the net on an empty net with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Hurricanes fired 45 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added an empty-netter in the third. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense had 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 8-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled right from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored the Blue Jackets' first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the Capitals had already scored 6 by then.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets with his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and scored both of their goals in the second period. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s tally.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they allowed another goal late in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 15 saves.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>Thursday's matchup between the Nationals and Cubs has a first pitch set for 7:40 PM ET from Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The money line odds have the Cubs at -180, while the Nationals are the +150 underdog. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Patrick Corbin will start for the Nationals, and he will be facing off against Javier Assad. Washington is 68-84 this season, and they are 4th in the NL East, while the Cubs are 3rd in the NL Central. This game can be seen on MASN.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -180</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 7:40 ET on Thursday, September 19th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington closed out their series vs. the Mets with a 10-0 loss. Heading into the game, the Nationals were the +146 underdog on the money line. Things really got away from the Nationals in the 4th inning, as the Mets scored nine runs in the inning. Washington's offense scored their only three runs in the 2nd.</p>

<p>DJ Herz got the start for the Nationals and took the loss. He only lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs. Offensively, the Nationals had only three fewer hits than the Mets but scored zero runs. CJ Abrams had two hits and scored a run.</p><p>Washington is 68-84 overall and trails the Phillies by 23 games in the NL East. The Nationals have dropped three straight games, losing the final three games of their series vs. the Mets. This year, they are 23-26 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 36-39 compared to 32-45 on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 53-71 this season, and they are 15-13 when favored. The Nationals have an overall series record of 19-24-6 heading into today's game, which is on the road vs. the Cubs.</p><p>Washington has been a profitable run line team on the road this season, going 44-33. However, they have failed to cover the run line in their last two road games. The Nationals have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 71-53. They have been favored in 28 games and have gone 13-15 on the run line in those contests. Washington's average run margin in winning games is +3.3, while it is -3.9 in losing games.</p><p>The Nationals are on the road against the Cubs today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Washington's games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 72-74. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-23. Overall, 38.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Left-hander Patrick Corbin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Cubs on the road. This year, he has made 30 starts and has a record of 6-13 with a 5.46 ERA. Corbin's WHIP for the season is currently 1.49. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in nine quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Corbin pitched well, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. He finished with six strikeouts in that outing. Before that, he had given up seven earned runs in back-to-back starts.</p><p>For the season, the Nationals are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They also come into the game with the 25th ranked home run total in the league. As a team, the Nationals are batting .242, and their team on-base percentage is just 11th in the league. So far, they have been good at avoiding strikeouts, but their walk rate is near the bottom of the league.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are the Nationals' top home run hitters this season, but they are also 1-2 in terms of RBIs. Abrams is batting just .242 for the season, but he does have 20 homers. Garcia Jr. is hitting .280 and has 16 homers. Over his last nine games, James Wood has gone 7/34 with two homers.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago closed out their series vs. the Athletics with a 5-3 loss. Heading into the game, the Cubs were the heavy favorite at -180. Things started off well for the Cubs, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Athletics scored in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Justin Steele got the start for the Cubs and took the loss. He only lasted 2 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs. The Cubs's offense scored their other two runs in the 2nd but didn't add on after that.</p><p>Chicago is 77-75 overall and are 11 games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. The Cubs are also 11 games behind the Cardinals for the second Wild Card spot. The Cubs have dropped two straight games, and they went 5-5 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs are 39-35 this season and 38-40 on the road. Chicago has gone just 21-28 in divisional games this year. As the favorite, the Cubs are 40-37 and 37-38 as the underdog. This season, the Cubs are 25-25 as the favorite at home. Their overall series record is 21-25-3, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>Chicago has been a better bet on the run line on the road, where it is 46-32. The Cubs have a run line record of 28-46 at home and are currently on a two-game run line losing streak at Wrigley Field. Chicago is 25-52 against the run line as the favorite, but 49-26 as the underdog.</p><p>The Cubs have played in 44 games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs this season, and their O/U record in those games is 17-14. Their combined run average this season is 8.8 runs per game, and their overall O/U record is 72-75. The average over/under line in their games is 8 runs per game, and the percentage of their games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs is 28.9%. </p><p>Through 27 starts, Javier Assad has a record of 7-5 and an ERA of 3.27 for the Cubs. He most recently faced the Rockies, where he finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had picked up the win vs. the Nationals, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Assad has made six quality starts this year and is averaging 7.58 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 17 homers and is averaging 3.86 walks per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Cubs are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB. As a team, the Cubs are batting .243, which is 11th in the league, and they are also among the league leaders in walks.</p>

<p>Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ are the Cubs' top power threats, with Suzuki having 20 homers and Happ leading the team with 25 long balls. Suzuki is also batting .278 for the season, while Happ is hitting just .247. Nico Hoerner has been hot of late, going 11/24 in his last six games and is on a six-game hitting streak.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Wild and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! In this Western matchup, the Wild are favored by -1.5 goals against the Flames. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flames to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flames on the moneyline (+122)</li><li>The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Wild Have What it Takes in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 13-3-3 this season. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 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 secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season for the Wild, with Matt Boldy adding his sixth in overtime to secure a 2-1 victory over Toronto. Jared Spurgeon contributed two assists, bringing his season total to three, while Marco Rossi picked up his seventh assist on Boldy's overtime goal.</p> <p>Minnesota fired 33 shots on goal but also had 15 giveaways. The Wild were held scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy ended the game 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, finishing with a 96.4% save percentage. The defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came with 52 seconds left in the 1st period.</p><h3>Can Calgary Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Calgary fell to 11-6-3 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the game’s 6 total goals falling just short of that mark.</p> 
<p>After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied the game in the third period, but Edmonton responded with two more goals to seal the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for the Flames.</p><p>Calgary’s offense managed just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 22 in the game. Calgary’s first goal came in the second period, with their second following in the third.</p><p>The Flames' defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Oilers in their last game. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, but the defense gave up a goal just 20 seconds into the first period and another late in the third. They also allowed a power-play goal and an empty-netter. Defensively, the Flames finished with 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Today at 5:00 ET, the 3rd place Knicks (-408) will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the 15th place Jazz (+317). The Knicks are currently favored by 9 points, and the over/under line is sitting at 229.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, and can be seen on NBA TV.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +9</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-124 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can New York Pull Off A Win at Delta Center?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 9-6 on the season with a 138-122 road win over the Suns on Wednesday. New York, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 260 points easily surpassed the O/U line of 226.5.</p> <p>New York set the tone early with an 11-0 run, taking the lead from 6-3 to 14-6. They dominated the 1st quarter, outscoring Phoenix 44-28. Although the Suns kept things closer in the following quarters, the Knicks’ 110-93 lead heading into the 4th was enough to secure the win.</p><p>The Knicks' offense was firing on all cylinders in their 138-122 win over the Suns, shooting 58.1% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 48.7% clip. Jalen Brunson led the way with 36 points and 10 assists, connecting on 7 threes at 63.6% efficiency.</p> <p>Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Josh Hart contributed 19 points and 11 boards, shooting 72.7% from the field. Brunson scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Towns added 12 in the 3rd and 11 in the 4th.</p><p>The Knicks gave up 122 points to the Suns, who shot 48% from the field. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, 35 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>Defensively, the Knicks allowed 19 threes on 38% shooting. They sent the Suns to the line 17 times, where Phoenix hit 13 free throws. New York finished with 10 steals but didn’t record a block.</p><h3>Can Utah Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-12 after a 126-118 loss to the Spurs on Thursday. The Jazz, who were +3 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 224 by 20 points.</p> <p>Utah started strong, going on an 11-0 run and leading 32-17 after the 1st quarter. They edged out the 2nd quarter 35-34, but things fell apart in the 2nd half. The Spurs outscored them 34-22 in the 3rd, and despite trailing just 89-85 heading into the 4th, Utah was outscored 41-29 in the final quarter.</p><p>The Jazz shot just 41.8% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range in their 126-118 loss to the Spurs, connecting on 13 threes overall. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 27 points, hitting 3 threes at a 30% clip.</p> <p>Keyonte George also made 3 threes, finishing with 19 points despite shooting 25% from deep. John Collins, Collin Sexton, and Brice Sensabaugh each added 18 points, with Sensabaugh scoring 13 of his points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive start, the Jazz struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 points in each, and allowed 41 points in the 4th, leading to a 126-118 loss to the Spurs. Utah did well in limiting San Antonio's three-point shooting, holding them to 9 made threes on 28% shooting.</p> <p>Utah sent the Spurs to the line 46 times, where they made 35 free throws. The Jazz collected 37 defensive rebounds but allowed 11 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p>

New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The Devils come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Capitals to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Devils Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 13-7-2 with a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 14:26. Blake Coleman added another goal at 14:54, and then sealed the win with an empty-netter at 16:45.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their recent game against the Flames, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They recorded 19 offensive giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p> <p>New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, marking the first time this season they’ve been shut out.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Can the Capitals Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 13-5-1. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, and failed to hold onto a lead after scoring twice in the first period.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that exact number. The Capitals, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with four unanswered goals.</p><p>Washington's offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal but were hampered by 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Washington's goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring at the 19:49 mark. Ovechkin's goal was his 7th of the season. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist, and Dylan Strome recorded his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal.</p><p>Washington’s defense gave up the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, and after taking a 2-1 lead, they allowed three more, including two in the second and an empty-netter at 19:51 in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense recorded just 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Panthers and Blackhawks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win in Chicago?</h3><p>Florida improved to 12-6-1 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> <p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 19:00 in the third period securing the win. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 2:32 in the third put the Panthers back in front.</p><p>Carolina’s offense produced 4 goals on 25 shots, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding an empty-netter for his 10th. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period, including Greer’s goal at 17:28.</p> <p>Earlier in the game, Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring with his 3rd goal of the season, while Matthew Tkachuk added a power-play goal, also his 3rd. Carolina recorded 6 assists in the 4-2 win.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Panthers gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period. Goalie Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The defense also recorded 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 6-12-1 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks, underdogs on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago's offense found the net four times against Anaheim, with each goal coming from a different player. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips scored his 1st of the year.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added an assist, now with 4 on the year.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 victory over the Ducks. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. After allowing no goals through the first two periods, they gave up two in the third, including one with just 4 seconds remaining.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

The Western Conference Final features two teams who have held high expectations on this stage before just to see gut-wrenching heartache end their season time and time again. Over the past decade, both the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks have been considered contenders for hockey’s ultimate prize, yet neither team has ever been able to fulfill their destiny and the two franchises share a combined zero Stanley Cups to their name.

For St. Louis, they advanced to the Cup Final in each of their first three years of existence from 1968 to 1970 but haven’t been back since. San Jose’s only trip to the Finals in their 27 seasons was in 2016 when they beat this very team in the Western Final but lost the championship to Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins in six games. For one of these teams, they’ll have the rare chance to make history once again while the other will add another season of unmet expectations and heartbreak.

<strong><em>(<a href="http://bangthebook.com/2019-nhl-playoffs-carolina-hurricanes-vs-boston-bruins-eastern-conference-final-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out the Eastern Conference Final here</a>)</em></strong>

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Sometimes, the best team doesn’t always win. We could maybe have said that about the San Jose Sharks after their opening round series win over the Vegas Golden Knights where they were outplayed 5-on-5 and gave up eight powerplay goals. They appeared to be exiting the postseason early but staged one of the greatest comebacks in sports history when they erased a 3-0 deficit late in the third period of Game 7 with four powerplay goals on a controversial five-minute major penalty call.

We could maybe have said that again after another seven game series win over the Colorado Avalanche where they were arguably the second best team statistically but again benefitted from controversy after an apparent game-tying goal in the second period of Game 7 was overturned for a subjective offside call.

And it’s possible we may say it again after the Western Conference Final.

Many would say the Sharks are fortunate to be here and while there’s an argument to be made there, with each passing game it continues to feel more and more as if San Jose is destined to win their first-ever Stanley Cup for not only the franchise, but for the legendary Joe Thornton.

The St. Louis Blues could also lay claim to be the second best team in each of their two series after losing the Expected Goals battle to both the Winnipeg Jets in round one and the Dallas Stars in round two. As has been the case all through the season though, the Blues have been an incredible comeback team under the guidance of head coach Craig Berube and his ability to make the correct adjustments. After dropping games 3 and 4 to Winnipeg and appearing to be in trouble, the Blues made the right adjustments to slow down the Jets attack and win the final two games of the series. The Stars also looked to have the upper hand after consecutive wins in games 4 and 5 but again Berube made the proper adjustments and used a suffocating defense to shut down the Stars attack and take the final two games of the series.

The Sharks and Blues are an interesting matchup in that we have two teams who play a similar style, and each dispatched a team in the previous round who played the same way. Dallas and Colorado were both quick strike teams who attacked off the rush and the Blues and Sharks had to adjust to slow them down. To their credit, they both did an excellent job in doing so. In this round, we have two teams who prefer a more methodical approach to generating offense with their strong cycle game but are certainly capable of having their defense jump into a play to create scoring opportunities.

In head-to-head meetings this year, much like the Eastern Conference Final two of the three regular season meetings were early in the season and should be discarded. And even the third meeting in March which saw San Jose win in overtime doesn’t carry relevance. That final meeting saw Jake Allen in net for St. Louis who were without Vladimir Tarasenko, David Perron and Carl Gunnarsson, while the Sharks were minus Erik Karlsson and Evander Kane. In fact, San Jose has never even seen Jordan Binnington. It’s usually wise – but in this case even more – to completely disregard the regular season meetings.

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For two teams who utilized a slow-it-down clog the neutral zone game plan last round, the top offensive stars on each side have been leading the way. This series will feature the three leading goal scorers in the postseason with San Jose’s Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl tied for the lead with nine goals and St. Louis’ Jaden Schwartz third with eight.

Both teams have also seen big offensive contributions from their blueline with Brent Burns tied for second in playoff scoring with 14 points and Erik Karlsson with 12 for the Sharks and Alex Pietrangelo tied for the Blues scoring lead with 11 points.

Last round, both teams were forced to adapt to their opponents faster attack and slow things down. Here, we have two teams with similar styles, so we may see them willing to open things up more in a back-and-forth style, at least to start the series.

San Jose and St. Louis are both capable of putting the puck in the net with their top-end stars, but the Sharks have the better arsenal of depth scorers with seven players with at least three goals and five players with 10 or more points this postseason. The Blues have played one less game but have just four players with three or more goals and just Schwartz and Pietrangelo have hit the 10-point mark with Ryan O’Reilly next at nine.

It’s not a large advantage, but it’s enough to give San Jose the edge in the offensive category.

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The two defenses here have seen outstanding underlying numbers all season with little to separate them other than the actual goals, and that can be attributed to the difference in each team’s goaltending. The Sharks were near the bottom of the league during the season in goals allowed thanks to the tandem of Martin Jones and Aaron Dell who both had terrible regular seasons. The defense itself was elite with Marc-Edouard Vlasic leading the way as one of the best shutdown defenders in the league and despite some issues during the season, he’s back on his game now and will make life difficult for Jaden Schwartz. Here in the playoffs, the numbers have slipped across all categories which can partially be due to playing two powerful offenses in Vegas and Colorado, but the defense as a whole hasn’t been as sharp as in the regular season.

The Blues have steadily improved their defense throughout the season and it’s carried into the playoffs as they made excellent in-series adjustments to suffocate the Jets and Stars late in each series. With Pietrangelo and Colton Parayko leading the way, the team employs no other outstanding individual but four interchangeable guys who can play anywhere in the lineup with Vince Dunn, Carl Gunnarsson, Jay Bouwmeester and Joel Edmundson <em>(although I personally think Dunn is outstanding and underrated)</em>.

Both defenses are also strong at contributing on the offensive end as the Blues led all teams in goals from defensemen during the season and the Sharks of course countering with Burns and Karlsson. I expect we’ll see the defense be just as important on the offensive end this series and why scoring could be higher to begin with both teams making the necessary adjustments as the series wears on and games becoming tighter.

Two elite units here when they’re at the top of their game but based on current form this past month, the Blues get the edge in the defensive category.

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The San Jose powerplay has been excellent all season but they’ve been relentless here in the playoffs and with the Blues holding the defensive edge 5-on-5, the Sharks are going to have to find success on their man advantage this series.

That may prove to be more difficult than they like though as this St. Louis team has done an amazing job at maintaining their discipline and staying out of the box. The Blues have drawn 13 more penalties than they’ve taken which is tops in the postseason by a wide margin. Columbus and Colorado are next with +7 and only four teams in all have a positive penalty differential <em>(Toronto being the other)</em>. The Sharks, meanwhile, are 12<sup>th</sup> among playoff teams at a -3 differential.

San Jose’s powerplay has the clear edge in the special teams matchup but if the Blues continue to play with discipline the Sharks biggest edge in this series could be all but negated.

On the other side, the Blues powerplay was heating up towards the end of the regular season and carried that success into the first round against Winnipeg where they scored five goals, but it was shut down by Dallas’ outstanding defense with just two goals over 37 minutes of man advantage time.

The Sharks penalty kill had struggled all season but have been excellent in the playoffs at limiting shots and scoring chances, although the goal totals have still piled up. St. Louis should be able to have more success again against this unit and this could be a key matchup in deciding the series. It’s fair to believe the Blues actually hold the edge despite the teal sweeping the stats in the chart.

Keep an eye on the penalty differential and the Blues powerplay finding success. If they continue to stay out of the box, the edge in special teams is a lot closer than the overall stats suggest and may even swing to the Blues side.

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As previously mentioned, these two teams spent the second round defending the same type of opponent which meant they gave up a lot of scoring chances off the rush and dangerous shots from the slot. On the offensive end, both the Blues and Sharks prefer to create offense from cycling the puck and shooting from the outside, looking for screens and deflections. Attacking off the rush isn’t really their style but with similar attack patterns, it will be interesting to see of either team tries to be more aggressive off the rush.

The edge in the key stats is even entering the series but the team who establishes the more aggressive approach may gain a significant advantage.

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Both Martin Jones and Jordan Binnington have been exceptional at times this postseason and both have played a large role in their team’s success to this point, so it may come as a surprise to know they sit first and second in total goals allowed through the first two rounds.

Binnington had a fantastic regular season earning a Calder Trophy nomination for top rookie of the year, despite only joining the league in January, but the rookie has shown inconsistency here in the playoffs. That being said, he’s come up huge late in each series when the pressure has been at its highest. After losing two straight to Winnipeg to even that series, he allowed just two goals in each of the final two games to close it out. Against Dallas, when his team trailed three games to two, Binnington shut the door allowing just two goals over the final two games. He’s been calm and collected all season, showing the poise of a veteran Hall of Famer. He hasn’t been as sharp early in each round but has got stronger as each series progressed.

Jones had a nightmare regular season and his playoff numbers don’t look too impressive as a whole as he’s been below average from a statistical output, but we’ve seen Jones put on an unbelievable performance game-to-game since Game 5 of the Vegas series. It’s fair to say the Sharks wouldn’t be here right now if not for the play of Jones.

Statistically, Binnington and the Blues get the edge in net but there’s reasons to be cautious about both. Binnington is still a rookie and the deeper we get into the playoffs, the bigger the moment. Jones is the veteran who’s been here before, but one always wonders if the real Martin Jones will suddenly emerge <em>(the regular season not very good version)</em>.

In this case, it might be better to trust the rookie over the veteran.

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<span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>FINAL WORD: </strong></span>Like Boston-Toronto and San Jose-Vegas in the opening round, this is the closest we’ve seen to a true coin flip series and picking a straight up winner isn’t easy. I believe the Blues hold the smallest of edges thanks to their suffocating defense and ability to maintain their cool which should negate the Sharks largest edge. Based on what you've read above, you'd probably expect St. Louis to be the pick here.

However, there’s something mysterious around the magic of the Shark Tank and Game 7s this year and if it gets that far, it’s hard to pick against San Jose at home. Analytically, the Blues are likely the slightly better team and should be the pick to win this series - but – <em>(this will sound really cheesy)</em> this year just feels like the Sharks are destined to get back to the Finals. I’ve learned over the years to never tempt the Hockey Gods, so, sometimes cheesy wins, as does the second-best team.

<span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>SERIES PICK: </strong></span><strong>SAN JOSE IN 7 </strong>

<span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>SERIES WAGER: </strong></span><strong>NONE </strong><em>(Whether you’re currently holding Futures on these teams or not, the recommendation would be to hold off on a pre-series wager here until after Game 1 and then look at grabbing the loser at a nice plus price. The expectation is for this to be a long back-and-forth series which should present a plus price on both sides at some point)</em>

<strong><span style="color: #0000ff">FUTURES WAGER:</span> NONE </strong><em>(This is a freeroll for us with Futures on both sides to win it all. We own a preseason Cup Futures ticket on St. Louis for +3061 (half-unit) and a Western Conference Champions ticket for +600 which we added prior to Round 1. Our San Jose Cup Future was also added prior to Round 1 for +1400. If you still don’t currently own a Futures ticket on either of these teams, the recommendation would be to not place anything now. I expect both teams to be trailing at some point in this series and since you can grab Cup Futures between each game, you should be able to get better than the current +300 price on either side available now at BetOnline)</em>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Jets and Predators face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Predators will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>The Predators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Jets Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 17-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets stormed back, with seven different players contributing goals. Two of Winnipeg’s goals came with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Cole Perfetti netting his 4th goal of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers scoring his 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist earlier in the game.</p> <p>Winnipeg had 7 different goal scorers, including Alex Iafallo, who scored his first of the season on a power play. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and a total of four to the Lightning. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves but finished with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Nashville?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 6-11-3 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five different players contributing goals. Two of Nashville’s goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.</p><p>Nashville's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, followed by Colton Sissons' first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal on another power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his seventh on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist, with his fourth goal, also scored on an empty net.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Josi, who scored his first goal, also picked up his sixth assist. Nyquist added his fourth assist on Forsberg's empty-netter.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 17:06 in the second period but held strong after allowing another late goal at 17:43 in the third. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Kings? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Kings being favored by -1.5 at home against the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Seattle Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Seattle fell to 10-9-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Seattle struggled early, giving up their first goal just 3:23 into the game. The Bruins added another goal later in the first period, and the Kraken were unable to respond, finishing with 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held in check in their last game, as the Kraken were shut out in a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. They managed 23 shots on goal but came up empty, with 19 giveaways contributing to their struggles.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Kraken couldn't find the net in the second or third. No players scored, and they failed to convert on the power play.</p><p>Seattle's defense allowed two early goals in the first period, including a power-play goal at 10:03. However, they tightened up afterward, not conceding in the second or third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken's defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Los Angeles dropped to 10-7-3 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the game’s total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Things looked good early for the Kings, as they held a 3-0 lead in the third period. However, the Blackhawks scored three unanswered goals, tying the game with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p><p>Alex Laferriere found the net twice for the Kings in their 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with Laferriere converting on 3 attempts. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, giving him 4 and 5 for the season. The Kings also recorded 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings struggled in their last game, particularly in the third period, where they allowed three goals, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, posting a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Another installment of UFC Fight Night from the APEX is on the docket for this weekend in Las Vegas, and there are a few exciting matchups to watch and bet on.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Read further for a quick breakdown and betting preview of the main event between Kai Kara-France (24-10) and Amir Albazi (16-1).&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-main-event-of-the-evening">The Main Event of the Evening</h2>



<p>This bout, in which this event was built around, is coming out of the most slept-on division in the UFC. The flyweights are a bunch of killers that fight at a very high level.&nbsp;</p>



<p>After losing his first title shot to Brandon Moreno last year, Kai Kara-France is set to headline his first event this weekend with a huge chance to make sure his name stays at the top of the flyweight division.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kara-France’s dance partner, Amir Albazi, is a lesser-known fighter coming from Baghdad, Iraq and has a ton of world-class talent. Let’s breakdown this fight stylistically.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Between the two, Kara-France is going to be the physically smaller man in the cage on Saturday night, but the kid packs a punch. He has sparked guys like Cody Garbrandt and Rogerio Bontorin. He also put on an incredible performance against the dominant Askar Askarov, seemingly bringing his UFC career to an end.</p>



<p>Albazi is the new kid in town getting his first big opportunity in the UFC. After two finishes in 2022, this is the fight that needed to be made. “The Prince” has some very good striking ability with a few tricky shots he likes to find in the fight–like a nasty uppercut that might be the key to winning this one. But his best skill he has in his back pocket is his wrestling ability.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kara-france-vs-albazi-betting-picks">Kara-France vs. Albazi Betting Picks</h2>



<p><strong>BetOnline </strong>has this fight at pick ‘em odds with both fighters at -110 value. This seems like the best way to have this matchup, knowing both of these guys have plenty of paths to victory.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Albazi has great grappling skills and power in his hands, but you can’t look over Kara-France. Kara-France has proved over the years that he can fight with anyone in the division. Let’s not forget how much success he was having against Brandon Moreno before getting stopped by that brutal liver kick.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The official prediction for this main event bout is that Kara-France gets his hand raised at the end of the night. Most likely a fight of the night-worthy unanimous decision, but I can also see him getting a finish late in the fight while Albazi starts losing cardio.&nbsp;</p>



<p>What it comes down: I have way too much confidence in City Kickboxing, the gym that Kara-France trains at. Their team is a proven championship-level group of men and women that train like champions every day. Eugene Bareman is one of the best head coaches in the world and they will have a great gameplan.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kara-France will be able to stuff takedowns, and land the bigger shots throughout. Most importantly, he has the cardio to fight all 25 minutes and we don’t know if Albazi does.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-another-betting-pick">Another Betting Pick</h2>



<p>There are a few other interesting fights on this card to look at on <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline</a></strong> this week. The co-main event between Alex Caceres (-180) and Daniel Pineda (+155) is going to be crazy. The wacky style of Caceres going up against a killer like Pineda will surely have fans on the edge of their seats.</p>



<p>Caceres throws more of the traditional martial arts techniques and uses a lot of kicks to keep his distance from his opponents and control the pace of the fight. Pineda is someone that can match Caceres skill-for-skill and even has the experience advantage over the UFC veteran.</p>



<p>Pineda has 19 submissions in his career. Caceres struggles with his submission defense against guys that are physically stronger than him. I think that Pineda is probably the best underdog bet to make on this whole card.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Falcons and Broncos face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncos are hosting the game at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. In this Mid-American matchup, Bowling Green is favored by -1.5 vs. Western Michigan. The over/under for the game is 145 points.</p><h3>BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Falcons Have a Shot at a Win at Kalamazoo?</h3><p>Coming into this game, Bowling Green has lost two straight games, and they are 17-12 overall. In Mid-American Conference play, they are 8-7, and they have gone 9-5 in non-conference games. On the road, the Falcons are 4-6 this season, and they have gone 10-5 when favored.</p>

<p>So far, Bowling Green has played 29 games, and they are averaging -6.6 points per game on the road. Their record in their last 10 road games is 4-6, and they have gone 1-4 in their last five road games.</p><p>When looking at Bowling Green's ATS record this season, they are currently 12-14. In games where they have been the favorite, their record vs. the spread is 6-9. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Falcons have gone just 3-7 ATS.</p><p>Bowling Green's over/under record for the season is 15-11 and today's line of 145 is lower than the average OU line in their games (147.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 130 points and their OU record in that span is 0-3.</p><p>Most recently, the Bowling Green offense finished with just 59 points vs. Ohio. For the game, they hit 3/11 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 41.3%. Leading Bowling Green in scoring vs. Ohio was Rashaun Agee with his 17 points. Trey Thomas also added 15 points for the Falcons.</p><p>At this time, the Falcons' defense is positioned 151st in the country, permitting 71.5 points per game. In their previous game vs. Ohio, the Bobcats finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 66 points vs. Bowling Green.</p><h3>Will Western Michigan Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Western Michigan will look to snap a seven-game losing streak on the road, where they are 2-12 this season. At home, the Broncos are 7-6, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Western Michigan has been the underdog in 20 of their 29 games, going 6-14 in those contests. Their record in the Mid-American Conference is 7-8, compared to 4-10 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the underdog, Western Michigan has a solid ATS record of 12-8 this season. Their ATS mark at home is 8-5 and they have gone 6-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games. Over their last three games at home, the Broncos are 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Western Michigan's over/under record for the season sits at 12-15 and today's line of 145 is slightly higher than the average over/under line in their games (144.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points and their over/under record during that stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Western Michigan offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Eastern Michigan. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.4%, and they made 13 threes. Offensively, the Broncos hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 290th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 194th in terms of percentage and 127th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Broncos' defense is nationally ranked 230th, allowing 74.4 points per game. Against Eastern Michigan, the Broncos' defense gave up 70 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Eastern Michigan only made 7 free-throws.</p>

Bowling Green Falcons vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-468) will host the Detroit Pistons (+357) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 10 points, and the over/under line is set at 206.5 points.</p>

<p>Orlando is 10-7 on the season and sits 4th in the Eastern Conference. Detroit, on the other hand, is 7-10 and currently holds the 8th spot in the East. The Pistons have lost two straight games coming into tonight's matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +10</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-101 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Jaden Ivey finishing with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pistons Lock in a Win at Orlando?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 7-10 this season after a 123-121 loss to the Hornets on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost the game but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.</p> <p>Charlotte went on a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 66-61 to 78-61. Detroit responded by outscoring the Hornets 30-16 in the 4th quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>The Pistons connected on 17 threes in their loss to the Hornets, shooting 35.4% from deep and 42.4% overall. Cade Cunningham led the way with 27 points and 10 assists, despite shooting just 34.6% from the field and 22.2% from three.</p> <p>Tobias Harris added 26 points, hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Malik Beasley contributed 16 points, knocking down 4 threes. Jaden Ivey scored 7 of his 11 points in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled early, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in both the 2nd and 3rd. However, they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 16 points. Overall, they allowed the Hornets to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pistons had a tough night, giving up 20 threes on 45% shooting. They sent the Hornets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Detroit finished with 35 defensive rebounds, while allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 10-7 on the season with a 119-118 road win over the Lakers on Thursday. Orlando, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Orlando trailed 67-60 at halftime but turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 29-21. They entered the 4th quarter with an 89-88 lead, and both teams scored 30 points in the final period. The total points for the game exceeded the O/U line of 216.5 by 20.5 points.</p><p>Franz Wagner's 37-point, 11-assist performance, including 15 points in the 4th quarter, helped the Magic edge the Lakers. Jalen Suggs added 23 points, hitting 5 threes, while Moritz Wagner contributed 19 points.</p> <p>Orlando connected on 15 threes at a 37.5% rate, shooting 47.3% overall. Suggs made 5 threes, and Franz Wagner hit 4, shooting 40% from deep.</p><p>Despite a rough start, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter, the Magic tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points, which helped them secure a 119-118 win over the Lakers. Orlando sent Los Angeles to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p> <p>The Magic allowed the Lakers to shoot 50% from the field and 41% from three, with Los Angeles hitting 13 threes. Orlando finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Texans versus the Wolverines? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and Michigan is favored by -31 against Tarleton State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan Wolverines -31</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -31.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tarleton State Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tarleton State faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 17th, as they went on the road to take on the Baylor Bears. The Texans entered the game as +31.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 104-41. The combined points for the game were 145, which went over the pre-game total of 142.</p> 

<p>Tarleton State struggled from the start, trailing 56-13 at halftime. They managed to score 28 points in the second half but allowed 48, failing to cover the spread.</p><p>Tarleton State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 41 points on 38.5% shooting from the field. They hit 5 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.7%, and connected on only 6 of 11 free throws (54.5%).</p> <p>Jalen Celestine led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Jeremy Roach added 14 points and 5 assists, shooting 4 of 8 from deep. The Texans grabbed just 2 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Tarleton State's defense struggled, giving up 104 points on 51% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 16/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tarleton State allowed 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they made 27 free throws, and gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wolverines Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Michigan continued their strong start to the season with a 94-67 win over Miami (OH) on Monday, November 18th. Playing at home, the Wolverines were -23 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>Michigan led 44-36 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding the RedHawks to 31 points while scoring 50 of their own.</p><p>Michigan's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4% (35/61). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, thanks in part to their 48.3% shooting from beyond the arc (14/29) and 65.6% shooting inside the arc (21/32).</p> <p>The Wolverines also dished out 23 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Nimari Burnett led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range and shooting 70.0% overall. Tre Donaldson added 16 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes and shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite Michigan's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 67 points. However, they allowed a high shooting percentage, with the other team hitting 57% of their shots, including 65% from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan's defense gave up 14 threes on 48% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10. Additionally, Michigan allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tarleton State Texans vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Aggies and Runnin' Rebels game? Catch the action at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, as the Runnin' Rebels hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and UNLV is favored by -12 against New Mexico State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies +12</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have UNLV winning straight-up, we like New Mexico State at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will New Mexico State Shock Everyone at Thomas & Mack Center?</h3><h3>New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aggies dropped their latest game on Wednesday, falling 74-53 to the Flyers on the road. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, New Mexico State failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 29-28 at halftime, the Aggies struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>New Mexico State struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 53 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, with two-point shooting at 39.5% and three-point shooting at 29.4% (5/17). The Aggies also hit only 57.1% of their free throws, going 8/14 from the line.</p> <p>Nate Santos led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc. Peter Filipovity added 15 points, making both of his three-point attempts, and Robert Carpenter chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Aggies' defense allowed 17 made two-pointers on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. Their opponents also went 10/18 from the free-throw line, shooting 55%.</p><h3>Are the Runnin' Rebels Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>UNLV improved to 3-1 on the season with an 80-59 win over Pepperdine on Wednesday. The Runnin’ Rebels were -14.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points (139) came in under the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UNLV dominated the first half, leading 46-17 at the break, but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own.</p><p>UNLV's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points with a 49.1% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.4%, thanks in large part to their 50% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 24 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 19 shots, good for 84.2%.</p> <p>Stefan Todorovic led the way with 19 points, despite struggling from three, hitting just 1 of 7 attempts. Brooklyn Hicks added 16 points, shooting 63.6% from the field, while Jeremiah Cherry was efficient, scoring 14 points on 5 of 7 shooting. Dedan Thomas Jr. was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 13 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Despite UNLV's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Runnin' Rebels allowed 49% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 26 of 53 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNLV's opponent shot 50%, making 12 of 24 three-point attempts. They also went 16/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 84%.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Broncos and Falcons game? Catch the action at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO, as the Falcons hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. Boise State is favored by -9.5 in this Mountain West conference contest against Air Force. The game's over/under currently sits at 135 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Boise State Have A Chance at Clune Arena?</h3><p>Boise State heads into tonight's game against Air Force as a 9.5-point favorite. The Broncos have a record of 19-8 this season, including a 10-4 mark in Mountain West Conference play. They have won three straight games and are 13-3 when favored.</p>

<p>On the road this year, Boise State is 6-5, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home. In their most recent game, the Broncos defeated Wyoming by a score of 92-72.</p><p>Boise State has an ATS record of 14-12 this season and they are 9-7 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncos have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 135 is lower than the average over/under line in Boise State's games this season (139.2). This year, 15 of the Broncos' games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 150 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Boise State offense ended with 92 points against Wyoming. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 54% and made 10 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tyson Degenhart who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.6. Chibuzo Agbo also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.7.</p><p>So far this season, the Boise State defense has been performing well, ranking 55th in the country at 66.9 points allowed per contest. So far, the Boise State defense is giving up an average of 6.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.7 times per game (476th).</p><h3>Can the Falcons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>After winning their last game against New Mexico 78-77, Air Force will look to snap their 10-game home losing streak. So far this season, the Falcons have gone 4-11 at home and 9-17 overall.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Air Force has gone 3-11 this season. They have been the underdog 14 times compared to being favored 12 times. Their average scoring margin at home this season is -5.7 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Air Force has gone just 5-9 vs. the spread this season and they are 8-18 ATS overall. Their ATS record at home is just 2-13 and they have failed to cover in their last 10 games at Clune Arena.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Air Force games is 19-7, and today's line of 135 is right around the average over/under line of 134.4 in their games. So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line, including four of their last five contests.</p><p>In their latest game, Air Force offense put up 78 points against New Mexico. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.7% and made 11 threes. Beau Becker is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Ethan Taylor brings a PPG average of 14.7 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Air Force defense is giving up an average of 71.3 points per contest. In today's game vs. Boise State, the Air Force defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Air Force made 18 free-throws vs. the Falcons.</p>

Boise State Broncos vs Air Force Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24

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

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

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

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

<p>Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill (MA) will be the site for this week 13 matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Boston College Eagles. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, and the game can be seen on CW. The Tar Heels come in with a 6-4 record, while the Eagles are 5-5. North Carolina is the slight -2.5-point favorite on the road, with the over/under line at 56.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Stadium (MA) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning this one by a score of 32 to 28</li><li>Not only do we have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The North Carolina Tar Heels Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>North Carolina enters Week 13 with a 6-4 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible. The Tar Heels are 2-3 at home and 3-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>North Carolina has gone 4-2 as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is +7.5 points per game, but they are 2-6-1 against the spread. At home, they are 0-5 ATS, while they have a 2-1-1 record on the road.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 3-6, with an average line of 55.7 points. North Carolina games have averaged 59.9 points, and their average margin against the over/under is +4.8 points.</p><p>North Carolina’s offense is averaging 33.7 points per game, placing them 25th in the nation heading into week 13. They are ranked 45th in our offensive power rankings. The Tar Heels have relied heavily on their ground game, ranking 12th in rushing attempts and 19th in rushing yards, with 205.1 yards per game.</p> <p>Omarion Hampton leads the rushing attack with 1,422 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Jacolby Criswell has thrown for 2,003 yards and 12 touchdowns, with three interceptions. He has a passer rating of 94. J.J. Jones is the leading receiver with 528 yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>North Carolina's defense allowed 24 points in their recent game against Wake Forest, but they also forced two interceptions. Wake Forest managed 355 total yards, including 115 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 240 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, North Carolina's defense is giving up 26.2 points per game. They rank 112th in passing yards allowed at 235.7 per game, but they are 21st in completion percentage allowed at 54.8%. Opponents are averaging 130.3 rushing yards per game against them.</p><h3>Will The Boston College Eagles Win At Home Over The North Carolina Tar Heels?</h3><p>Boston College enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, hosting North Carolina. They’ve been strong at home, going 3-1, and are ranked 59th in our CFB power rankings. The Eagles have a 73.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections.</p> <p></p><p>Boston College’s average scoring margin is +3.1 points per game, and they are 5-4 against the spread this season. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-2 ATS as the favorite, but have a 4-2 record ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Boston College’s over/under record is 4-5, with their games averaging 52.1 points and an average line of 50.8 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Boston College’s offense ranks 53rd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 27.6 points per game. Their run game is their strength, with 180.7 rushing yards per game on 40 attempts, ranking 18th nationally in rushing attempts.</p> <p>Kye Robichaux leads the ground attack with 561 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 1,366 yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 113.</p><p>Boston College's defense has allowed 24.5 points per game this season, ranking 48th nationally. In their recent game against SMU, they gave up 38 points, including 298 passing yards and three touchdowns, though they did manage to force an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 248.8 passing yards per game against Boston College, the 131st highest in the country, completing 62.2% of their passes. The Eagles have allowed 131.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 56th, on an average of 32 rushing attempts per game, which is the 34th fewest in the nation.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Boston College Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Red Wings. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Shock Everyone at Little Caesars Arena?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 9-9-3 on the season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 3:23, and Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, keeping Seattle off the board.</p><p>In their 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins netted both goals in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, followed by Charlie Coyle, who added his 2nd goal on a power play.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways. They registered 4 assists, with Brad Marchand picking up his 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm adding his 6th.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid, allowing 0 goals and 23 shots on goal from Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also had 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Detroit?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 8-9-2 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>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>Detroit's offense was held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin scored his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with his second coming 5:22 into the second period.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin's first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist of the season.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut down Buffalo the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Cardinals and Bobcats are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats will host the game at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Texas State as the -2.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136 points.</p><h3>BALL STATE CARDINALS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas State Bobcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Texas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cardinals Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Ball State is 12-11 overall and 4-6 in Mid-American Conference games. They have gone 8-5 in non-conference games, including a 77-67 win over Western Michigan last time out.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Cardinals have gone 4-5 this season. They are 4-6 on the road, including a current three-game win streak.</p><p>As the underdog, Ball State has been profitable vs. the spread this season, going 7-2. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cardinals have an ATS mark of 7-3. On the road, Ball State is 6-4 vs. the spread this season and they have gone 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.</p><p>The over/under record for Ball State this season is 10-9-1 and the average over/under line in their games is 144. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 136. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 153 points.</p><p>The Cardinals' offense finished with 77 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75.4 points per contest. Offensively, the Cardinals hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 152nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 58th in terms of percentage and 160th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Ball State defense is giving up an average of 71.0 points per contest. Ball State's three-point defense is currently 105th in the country at 6.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.9% of their shots vs. Ball State.</p><h3>Can the Bobcats Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Texas State has a record of 4-6, and they have won three straight games at home. Their average scoring margin at home is -2.5 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Texas State has been favored in eight games and has a record of 5-3 when favored. Overall, the Bobcats are 10-14 this season, and they have won three games in a row.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Texas State has gone 5-3 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bobcats have a mark of 6-4 ATS. At home, Texas State is 4-6 vs. the spread this year and they are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 home games.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Texas State games is 9-13, and the average scoring total in their games is 135.4 points. Today's over/under line of 136 is very close to the season-long average over/under line in their games of 137.9. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3, and the average scoring total in those games is just 124 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Texas State offense finished with just 63 points vs. Appalachian State. For the game, they hit 4/9 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 42.1%. Leading the team in scoring is Brandon Love, who is averaging 11 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Jordan Mason also maintains a PPG average of 12.7 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Bobcats' defense holds the 131st rank in the nation, allowing 70.4 points per game. So far, the Texas State defense is giving up an average of 8.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.9 times per game (661st).</p>

Ball State Cardinals vs Texas State Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

The Brooklyn Nets are one of those teams that was probably playing for next year anyway, as they were going to have to wait until then for Kevin Durant to be able to perform for them, and Kyrie Irving was also hurt. But the hiatus created by the pandemic was not kind to them. They have lost all kinds of talent off this roster, with people like Spencer Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan, Taurean Prince and Michael Beasley victims of the coronavirus, Wilson Chandler is opting out and Nic Claxton is injured. So it would be no surprise if BetAnySports customers did not afford them much of a chance.

There are some members of the rotation who are still available, like Joe Harris, who is averaging almost 14 points and hitting 41% of his three-pointers, and Jarrett Allen (9.5 ppg), the big man. Combo guard Tyler Johnson was also signed. But the guy who the Nets will likely rely on for point production is Caris LeVert, a 17.7-point per game scorer who has been "on the verge" for a while. Brooklyn slumped offensively when he missed time with a thumb injury.

Management had to improvise during the break; they reached out and acquired a veteran power forward in Lance Thomas, who they had cut in the pre-season, and made a move toward some "instant offense" by picking up Jamal Crawford, a three-time Sixth Man of the Year. At age 40, he may still have some "game": left in him, and what's interesting is that in his last regular season NBA contest, he scored 40 points.

The Nets kick things off on Friday with a game against the Orlando Magic, slated for 2:30 PM ET. In the NBA odds that have been posted on that game at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports/"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, Brooklyn is a seven-point underdog, with a total of 211 points.

One of the mysteries that surrounded this team involved why coach Kenny Atkinson was fired. Atkinson led the team into the playoffs last season and generally based his attack on setting a brisk pace and tossing up a lot of three-pointers. There was no dissatisfaction that could be detected, but he was let go anyway. And the consensus is that Durant and Irving were interested in having someone else come in. So Jacque Vaughn has come into a difficult situation as interim coach, and he is doing so as rumors swirl about who could be his replacement. Marc Jackson and Tyronn Lue are two prominent names that have been mentioned.

Despite this, Vaughn may get a fair chance to show that he can handle the situation, and won't necessarily be judged on wins and losses, considering the Nets at the moment resemble a strike replacement team.

Brooklyn was impressed by the way former University of Florida guard Chris Chiozza handled the point. And he'll get some help from people like Jeremiah Martin, who tallied 17.7 ppg in the G-League. And Garrett Temple (10.3 ppg), who seems to have been around forever, adds a genuine defensive presence in the backcourt.

Even though this is a team aiming to do some damage in the 2020-21 season and is trying to develop some youngsters, it's not as if there isn't a pressure cooker right now. At 30-34 (31-33 ATS), the Nets are in seventh place, and if they can hold that position, they will automatically qualify for the playoffs. But they are only a half-game ahead of Orlando, so they could find themselves having to do a two-game play-in if Washington can keep within four games of them. So the whole thing can fall apart, although the REAL Nets will have plenty of time to make that right.

In an interesting proposition, Brooklyn is -260 to secure the eighth seed. That means they wouldn't stay in the seventh seed, but wouldn't drop a two-game play-in to Washington, which is also missing plenty of talent. This skeleton crew scored just 68 points in a scrimmage loss to Utah, but they came back to play much better in the next one. Still, I don't think the -260 is wise. I'd actually rather pass or move with Washington at +1300 to grab that #8 spot.

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NBA Odds -- Nets Have to Make Do With Makeshift Roster

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>College Basketball Picks -- NIT: LaTech and Western Kentucky in rubber match for final four berth</strong></span>

It doesn't often happen that two teams who have met not once, but twice during the regular season would find themselves facing each other again in a post-season tournament. But that's exactly what will be the case on Thursday night, as the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs square off in the quarterfinal round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT).

The winner of this game will advance to the final four of the tourney, which is being played in its entirety in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>National Invitation Tournament (NIT)</strong></span>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS, 10 PM ET (ESPN2)</strong></span>

<strong>College Basketball Odds: Western Kentucky -1 / Total 136</strong>

As members of Conference USA, these two have met twice during the regular conference season. And they came in back-to-back nights. On January 8 WKU prevailed 66-64 as Charles Bassey poured in 24 points with 17 rebounds and blocked four shots. The next night Louisiana Tech got some payback, holding the Hilltoppers to 35% shooting in a 63-58 victory.

So you can see a pattern - 130 points in the first meeting, 131 in the next. And both of those figures fall below what we are seeing here. Maybe that's a way to go, but let's continue to explore.

LaTech got by an Ole Miss team that was down two starters in the opener, winning 70-61. They were down ten points at the half, then came roaring out of the locker room in the second half. Kenneth Lofton, a freshman who supplies a lot of muscle on the inside, scored 22 points.

But he was less of a factor in the two meetings, scoring just four points with six rebounds.

The Bulldogs are not a great three-point shooting team, which means they may have to work the inside. And not only is WKU especially strong at defending inside the arc, they aren't going to be surrendering many second chances either, as they are in the top 40 in Defensive Rebounding Percentage.

Part of this, of course, involves Bassey, who is one of the best big men in the country. He is, individually, 5th in the nation in Defensive Rebounding Percentage and 11th in Blocked Shot Percentage. He's imposing, athletic and probably a first-round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

He's not bad from the line either. In fact, the 'Toppers as a team have hit 79% of their tries from the charity stripe.

And they got a big effort from Taveion Hollingsworth, who scored 21 points in a 69-67 win over Saint Mary's in their NIT opener. Western Kentucky committed just four turnovers in that game.

Make no mistake about it, though; Louisiana Tech is a good defensive team (27th nationally in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency). They have yielded less than 30% from three-point range, and they can hold their own on the defensive boards. So it won't be any picnic for WKU.

Nonetheless, we've got to give the edge to the Hilltoppers, since we're not sure we envision Lofton standing out at both ends of the floor. And Bassey is going to be too much in the end.

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