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<p>Planning on watching today's Knights and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 161.5 points, with La Salle being favored by -13.5 over Fairleigh Dickinson.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Even though we have La Salle winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Fairleigh Dickinson Shock Everyone at John Glaser Arena?</h3><p>Fairleigh Dickinson dropped to 1-8 on the season after an 86-72 loss to Villanova on Wednesday. The Knights were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the score closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 45-36 at halftime, FDU scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 152.</p><p>In their last game, Fairleigh Dickinson put up 72 points, shooting 43.4% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they were strong from the line, connecting on 84.2% of their free throws (16/19).</p> <p>Eric Dixon and Terrence Brown each scored 27 points, with Dixon shooting 69.2% overall, while Brown hit 3 of 7 from deep. Wooga Poplar added 19 points, also making 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 76% of their two-point attempts, going 23/30 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Fairleigh Dickinson held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws at an 86% rate.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Explorers?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle fell to 6-5 on the season after a 93-67 road loss to North Carolina on Saturday, December 14th. The Explorers entered the game as +20.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 160, just under the O/U line of 163.5.</p> 

<p>La Salle trailed 42-25 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42 of their own. Despite a stronger offensive showing after the break, they couldn’t slow down the Tar Heels.</p><p>La Salle's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 36.4% from two-point range. They hit 34.5% of their threes, going 10-for-29 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 42.5%.</p> <p>Cade Tyson led the way with 23 points, hitting 5-of-10 from three and shooting 64.3% overall. Demetrius Lilley added 16 points, also connecting on 50% of his threes, while RJ Davis, Deuce Jones, and Eric Acker each chipped in 13 points.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed their opponent to connect on 36 of 67 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, La Salle's defense was particularly vulnerable, with their opponent hitting 72% of their two-point attempts (26/36). From three-point range, they allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts (32%).</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

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<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>The 2022 NBA Playoffs First Round goes on Friday, April 29, with the Western Conference showdown at Target Center in Minneapolis, so we have prepared the best Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Minnesota hosts Memphis for Game 6, as the T-Wolves hope they can force Game 7 in Tennessee. The Grizzlies opened as slight 1-point road favorites, while the totals sat at 229.0 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Memphis overcame a double-digit deficit in Game 5       </h2>



<p>The Memphis Grizzlies (59-28; 54-32-1 ATS) are one step away from the conference semifinals following a 111-109 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 5. They erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit, dropping 37 points on the T-Wolves in the final 12 minutes.</p>



<p>Ja Morant scored the last 13 points for the Grizzlies, including the last-second winning layup. Morant finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists, and three steals. Desmond Bane accounted for 25 points, while Brandon Clarke had a big night off the bench, posting a 21-point, 15-rebound double-double.</p>



<p>The Grizzlies struggled on the offensive end for most of Game 5. They shot only 41.5% from the field and 25.0% from beyond the 3-point line. At least, the Grizzlies posted 18 offensive rebounds, outscoring Minnesota in the paint 62-38. Memphis is making 45.1% of its field goals and 34.2% of its 3-pointers throughout this series.</p>



<h2>Minnesota blew a massive opportunity                 </h2>



<p>The Minnesota Timberwolves (49-39; 47-40-1 ATS) escaped with a 119-118 home victory in Game 4 to tie the series at 2-2. They were so close to an upset last Tuesday, but the T-Wolves couldn’t finish the job, allowing the Grizzlies to win the fourth quarter by 13 points (37-24).</p>



<p>Minnesota turned the ball over a whopping 23 times in Game 5. Karl-Anthony Towns racked up 28 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals, but he also had seven turnovers. Anthony Edwards tallied 22 points, while D’Angelo Russell added 12 points and eight assists.</p>



<p>The Timberwolves went 14-for-33 from downtown but couldn’t make any stops down the stretch. Over the previous five games, the T-Wolves have made 44.1% of their field goals and 38.8% of their 3-pointers. They’ve also averaged 19.0 turnovers a night.</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



<p><strong>Memphis:</strong></p>



<ul><li>13-6 ATS in the last 19 games against Minnesota</li></ul>



<p><strong>Minnesota:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-8 ATS in the last 12 home games against Memphis</li><li>4-13 ATS in the last 17 home games played on Friday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-memphis-grizzlies-vs-minnesota-timberwolves-pick">Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick</h2>



<p>The Grizzlies can count on Ja Morant to make key baskets in the crunch time, while Memphis is arguably a much better defensive team than Minnesota. Hereof, I’m backing the Grizzlies to finish the job and beat the Timberwolves on the road in Game 6.</p>



<p>Minnesota’s offense will keep it close, but I don’t trust the Timberwolves’ defense to step up and make the difference down the stretch. We’ve seen a couple of proper thrillers in the previous two meetings between the Grizzlies and T-Wolves, and Game 6 should provide more of the same.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Memphis Grizzlies -1.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The Grizzlies and Timberwolves have played at a furious pace since the tip-off of this series, averaging 103.5 possessions per 48 minutes. Yet three of their previous five encounters have gone under the total.</p>



<p>Their last duel at Target Center produced 237 points in total. I lean toward the over, expecting to see more up-tempo basketball. Back in the regular season, Minnesota led the NBA in possessions per 48 minutes (100.9), while Memphis ranked third (100.3).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 229.0 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/29/22

<p>Betting on today's Fighting Illini and Tigers game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN. Illinois is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 155.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Find a Way to Win in St. Louis?</h3><p>Illinois dropped to 7-3 on the season after a narrow 66-64 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Illini were +2 point underdogs heading into the game and pushed against the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 130, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Illinois trailed 31-30 at halftime and were outscored 35-34 in the second half. They’ll look to bounce back in their next game after this close loss.</p><p>In their last game, Illinois struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 33.3%, but they did manage to convert 83.3% of their free throws, going 30 for 36 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Kasparas Jakucionis added 22 points despite hitting just 28.6% of his threes. The Illini recorded only 6 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds helping to somewhat offset their shooting woes.</p><p>Illinois put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (11/28) and three-point attempts to 17% (4/23).</p> <p>Despite the solid defensive effort, Illinois sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 free throws (83%). Illinois also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Missouri Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Missouri improved to 10-1 after an 83-72 win over Jacksonville State on Tuesday. The Tigers were -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 155 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Missouri led 41-40 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Jacksonville State to 32 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 48% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%).</p> <p>Jacob Crews led the way with 19 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 6 of 9 threes. Mark Mitchell and Jaron Pierre Jr. each added 18 points, with Mitchell also dishing out 6 assists. Jamar Franklin contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Missouri's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 72 points. The Tigers allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Missouri's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Hornets face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Alabama State is favored by -2.5 against Delaware State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 6:30 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Alabama State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hornets Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State improved to 3-6 on the season with a 73-60 road win over Grambling State on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Hornets not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 29-25 at halftime, Delaware State outscored Grambling State 44-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Delaware State's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 10 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 at the line.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 16 points, despite shooting just 35.3% overall. Martaz Robinson added 15 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range, while James Flippin, Muneer Newton, and Kaseem Watson each contributed 13 points, with Newton grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Delaware State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State's defense was particularly effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.</p><h3>Will the Hornets Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hornets fell to 3-7 on the season after a 71-54 home loss to Norfolk State on Thursday. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Alabama State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Alabama State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 44-21 at halftime. They showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Norfolk State 33-27, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Alabama State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 31% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.5%, and they hit only 11.5% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-26 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Hornets had 8 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, with TJ Madlock leading the way with 17 points. Brian Moore Jr. added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Christian Ings contributed 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Alabama State's defense held strong, giving up just 71 points while limiting their opponent to 31% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama State's defense was particularly effective, as they held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 26 attempts, an 11% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, a 68% success rate.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Cougars. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Houston is favored by -28.5 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Islanders Have a Shot at a Win at Houston?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 4-5 on the season after a 71-62 road loss to Hawaii on Sunday. The Islanders entered the game as +6 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which fell short of the 143-point over/under line.</p> <p>The Islanders were tied 28-28 at halftime but were outscored 43-34 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 62 points, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.2%, with a two-point shooting mark of 42.9% (18/42) and a 40% success rate from beyond the arc (4/10).</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting 5/5 and finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Marcus Greene added 15 points, while Gytis Nemeiksa and Garry Clark contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Islanders' defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 7-3 on the season with a dominant 78-49 win over Toledo on Wednesday. The Cougars were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -30 spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime, and matched that output in the 2nd half while holding Toledo to 27 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Cougars put up 78 points, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive at 60.5% (26/43), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 16.7% (4/24) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%.</p> <p>Houston grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19). Terrance Arceneaux led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three (1/2). Joseph Tugler was efficient, scoring 13 points on 5/6 shooting in just 16 minutes.</p><p>Even with Houston allowing 49 points, their defense struggled inside, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 43 shots. However, Houston's defense was effective from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Houston's opponents went 14/19, good for 73%. The Cougars also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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Having taken a Monday off to go to an interview in the middle of New Jersey, I decided to stop by the FanDuel Sportsbook located in East Rutherford, NJ. East Rutherford of course, is home to the Meadowlands sports complex, where the Giants, the Jets, and the Ponies of the Meadowlands’ racetrack play. After seeing the wide reports of the excess vig at this sportsbook, I wanted to stop by to see for myself. And with the sportsbook being on the way home, it provided a perfect opportunity for me to go despite the constant rain throughout the day.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>First Impressions<img class="alignright" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fanduel-hours.jpg" alt="" width="281" height="400" /></strong></span>

When compared to Monmouth Park, I must say that this place is much more presentable and pleasant. For one thing, there was no parking fee when I showed up. (**This maybe because it was a Monday and there was no horse racing). When I walked in the place looked a lot cleaner compared to Monmouth, especially the bathroom. At the front door of the betting room, there is a sign displayed with their operating hours. This might be because of the confusion bettors had regarding closing times previously.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Floor and Amenities</strong></span>

The lighting in the betting room suggests that they are going for more of “night-club” feel rather than a traditional sportsbook. The betting windows are located directly across from a bar and there are plenty of big screens to watch games.

In terms getting a hold of the stuff you can bet on, they have the standard daily sheets for each sport that is available to be bet on, so you can see what their opening lines were. I will dive into the lines in the next segment. The up to date lines can be seen on three large monitors on the left-hand side of the betting floor upon entry.

The issue I have with these screens though is that they are not big enough to display all games within a sport at once, so you have to wait for the screen to cycle to the next page to see the late games. However, they do supply you with those mini-sharpened pencils for you to take notes and circle off the codes of your bets. There is a food court outside by the off-track betting area, but because I was in hurry I didn’t venture to buy any snacks.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Experience</strong></span>

I had mentioned that I will address the betting line vig in this segment so here goes. If you want to bet on baseball, they still have on average, a 25 to 35 cent vig, which compared an online book or even William Hill in Monmouth, is quite a rip-off. One thing I did notice with baseball as well is that, their totals all fell on a half run, which suggests that this place doesn’t not like to have pushes. My Angels-Padres over bet here was for 8.5 at +105, when I knew for a fact most books were offering the total at 8. From a betting angle I guess it provides for some middle opportunities in the future.

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What I did notice though was the college football week one lines that were on their sheet all were pretty much within the 10-cent vig for the point spread. My guess is they are expecting more, or enough volumes on Saturday mornings to justify their idea of lowering the vig, compared a mostly light volume weekdays in baseball. Or they think the millions of FAU and ODU alumni will come out to support their teams.

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As far as actually betting, there are also betting windows by the door where it is not quite as dark. Since I was on my way out, I decided to place my bets there. I asked the lady who took my bets if there was any rewards program, and she informed me that it will be available come September.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></span>

For serious bettors, I would be hesitant to come here just because of the extra vig in for baseball. In fact, I wouldn’t be going back here had the Angels and Padres stayed under 8.5 (yay for extra innings), but I must go back there to get my money. Also, because it’s in Jersey, please be aware of the tolls you will have to pay depending on which road you take. But, who I am kidding, if the college football lines are going to be fair, then this place has an advantage for me compared to Monmouth or Atlantic City since I live in New York City. A 45-minute drives sounds a lot more pleasant than a 90 minute to Monmouth or a 2 and a half hour drive Atlantic City. Speaking of Atlantic City, I did mention I will write a review on them and I will try to make a trip out there before the end of the month. Once again, thank you for reading and always remember to bet with your head, not with your heart.

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<p>The Blackhawks and Wild are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild will host the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Wild are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>The Wild enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blackhawks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 12-20-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third put the game out of reach.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, with Isaak Phillips netting his first goal of the season and Teuvo Teravainen adding his fourth on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal of the year, also on a power play in the second period. Ryan Donato closed out the scoring for Chicago, marking his seventh goal of the season.</p> <p>Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine, while Taylor Hall added his fourth assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, Arvid Söderblom turned in a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They allowed two goals, both coming in the 3rd period, with the second occurring with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wild Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-10-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but they didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring 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, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild’s 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play or in a shootout, with their second goal coming 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>David Festa and the Twins are the heavy favorite heading into Thursday's interleague matchup vs. the Marlins, with their money line odds sitting at -252. Miami will be starting Valente Bellozo and is +209 on the money line. First pitch from Target Field is set for 7:40 PM ET.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and this one will be televised on BSFL. The Marlins are 5th in the NL East, while the Twins are 4th in the AL Central. Overall, the Marlins are 58-100, while the Twins are 82-76.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:40 ET on Thursday, September 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Minnesota in the last game of this series, as the Twins took down the Marlins by a score of 8-3. The Twins offense only had eight hits but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -193 on the money line.</p>

<p>Miami actually got on the board first in this game, scoring three runs in the first inning. As for the Twins, they didn't get on the board until the 3rd, but they broke out for five run in the 7th and added two more in the 8th.</p>

<p>Simeon Woods Richardson only went one inning for the Twins but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Griffin Jax came out of the bullpen for the win. Edward Cabrera struggled on the mound for the Marlins, giving up five runs in five innings of work.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is on the road today vs. the Twins, and they are 58-100 overall, putting them 5th in the NL East. So far, they are 35.5 games behind the Phillies for the lead in the NL East. The Marlins have gone just 18-34 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 30-51 compared to 28-49 on the road. As the underdog, Miami is 54-86 this year, while going just 4-14 as the favorite. The Marlins' overall series record is 11-30-9, and they have dropped four straight series.</p><p>When the Marlins win, they win big, with an average run margin of +2.8 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.9 runs per game. That's why their overall run line record is 74-84, despite being just -1.4 runs per game on average. They've been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 72-68, compared to just 2-16 as the favorite. They've also been a slightly better bet on the run line on the road, going 39-38, compared to 35-46 at home.</p><p>The Miami Marlins are on the road against the Minnesota Twins today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Marlins have an over/under record of 83-69 this season, and their games have averaged a combined 9.1 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs this season, Miami has a record of 29-25 in those games. Overall, 20.9% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Miami is sending right-hander Valente Bellozo to the mound today vs. the Twins. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 3-4 with a 3.82 ERA. Bellozo's WHIP for the season is currently 1.30, and opponents are batting .251 off him this season. In his 12 appearances, Bellozo has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 5.94 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Bellozo picked up the win vs. the Braves, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. He has given up three earned runs in each of his last three outings.</p><p>The Marlins offense has struggled to put up runs all season long, as they are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging just 3.4 runs per contest. Miami's team batting average is just .242, and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and slugging. However, they do have a good team BABIP of .30.</p>

<p>Jake Burger has been swinging the bat well of late, going 8/27 in his last seven games with three homers. For the season, he is batting .247 with a team-high 72 RBIs. Burger's 29 homers is 13th in the league. Jesús Sánchez is also batting .247 for the season and is on a four-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 82-76 overall and trails the Guardians by 9.5 games in the AL Central. So far, they have gone 29-23 in divisional matchups. The Twins are at home today, where they are 43-34 this season.</p>

<p>The Twins have dropped three straight series, and their overall series record is 26-20-4. As the favorite, Minnesota is 65-46 and 17-30 as the underdog. Minnesota is 4-6 across their last 10 games and are tied 1-1 in their series vs. the Marlins.</p><p>Minnesota is 33-44 against the run line at home this season, but 40-41 on the road. The Twins' average run differential is +0.2 runs per game, and they are 73-85 overall vs. the run line. They are 48-63 vs. the run line as the favorite and 25-22 as the underdog.</p><p>Minnesota's games have averaged 9.1 runs this season, and they have an over/under record of 80-72. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 25-22. The Twins have played 14 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, which is just 8.9% of their games this season. Their games have had an average line of 8 runs, and 61.4% of their games have had lower lines than today's 8.5-run total.</p><p>Right-hander David Festa gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Marlins at home. He has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 2-6 with an ERA of 4.80. Festa's WHIP for the season is 1.28, and opponents are batting .227 this year. Festa's last outing came against the Red Sox, where he went five innings, giving up one earned run on four hits. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Festa has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.8 strikeouts and 3.3 walks.</p><p>Carlos Santana comes into the game as the Twins' leader in home runs this season, but he has struggled at the plate of late, hitting just .179 over his last 10 games. Willi Castro has also gone deep just once in his last 10 games but has a batting average of .286 during that stretch. Byron Buxton has been hot of late, going 10/33 in his last eight games, including one home run.</p>

<p>For the season, the Twins are 10th in the league in scoring at 4.6 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .247, which is 10th in the league.</p>

Miami Marlins vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 9/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Greyhounds and Mountain Hawks game? Catch the action at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA, as the Mountain Hawks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and Lehigh is favored by -11 vs. Loyola Maryland in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds +11</p><p>This game will be played at Stabler Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Mountain Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Lehigh winning straight-up, we like Loyola Maryland at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Greyhounds Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Despite their struggles this season, Loyola Maryland has been playing better as of late. They have won two straight games and have gone 4-6 in their last ten games on the road.</p>

<p>For the season, the Greyhounds have gone 5-11 on the road, compared to 0-9 at home. So far, they have gone 5-17 as the underdog, and they are currently 11-point underdogs against Lehigh.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Loyola Maryland has gone 9-13 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 9-16. On the road, the Greyhounds have an ATS record of 9-7 and they have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Loyola Maryland is 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Loyola Maryland games is 14-11, and today's over/under line of 137.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (136.7). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 122 points.</p><p>Loyola Maryland is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 79 points versus Lafayette. This output is higher than their season-average of 64.4 points per game. Leading Loyola Maryland in scoring vs. Lafayette was Deon Perry with his 22 points. Golden Dike also added 21 points for the Greyhounds.</p><p>Loyola Maryland's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Loyola Maryland's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.9% this season.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Lehigh?</h3><p>Lehigh will be favored by 11 points in this game, and they have gone 4-5 in their nine games as the favorite this season. At home, they have gone 3-5 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>So far, Lehigh has gone 9-15 overall, and they have won their last two games. In their last game, they played Bucknell and won by a score of 71-63.</p><p>Lehigh's ATS record this season is 14-7-1, and they are 4-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountain Hawks are 4-6 ATS, and they have gone 2-1 ATS in their last 3 home games.</p><p>Lehigh's over/under record this season sits at 10-12 and today's line of 137.5 is slightly lower than the average over/under line in their games (144). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Lehigh offense tallied 71 points in a matchup against Bucknell. Their field goal percentage for the game was 35.4%, and they made 5 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tyler Whitney-Sidney who comes into today's matchup averaging 14.2. Dominic Parolin also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.4.</p><p>The Mountain Hawks' defense is presently ranked 188th nationally, allowing an average of 72.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Lehigh's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.2% this season.</p>

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24