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The last of four Dash 4 Cash events is this week’s Allied Steel Buildings 200 at Dover International Speedway, so that means one more chance for the points drivers to snag an Xfinity Series win without interference from Cup Series guys or road course ringers. After this, the Xfinity Series will be off the next two weeks, with no race in Kansas and no race during the NASCAR All-Star Weekend.

This is the 10th race of the Xfinity Series season and we’ll be breaking it down in search of the best values on the board. Odds can be seen on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and below the comment box for mobile viewers.

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<h5><strong>Four-for-Four?</strong></h5>
Three Dash 4 Cash races, three different winners. Tyler Reddick, who has had some excellent runs at plate tracks in his career, took down the title and got some extra points for Stage 1 last week at Talladega. Reddick ran his streak to six straight top-five finishes with that win. He won Stage 2 at Las Vegas and was also fifth at Atlanta, so he’s been on some kind or run this season. He has 413 points to pace the field.

Christopher Bell won the first of three Alsco 300 Xfinity Series races a few weeks back at Bristol. The others are the Alsco 300 in Charlotte on May 25 and the Alsco 300 in Kentucky on July 12. Bell is one of two drivers with two wins, but is 32 points off of Reddick’s pace in the standings.

The other Dash 4 Cash winner is Cole Custer, who won the ToyotaCare 250 a few weeks ago at Richmond. Custer sits fourth in points after finishing 32nd last week at Talladega. He is the other driver with two wins. He’s one point behind Austin Cindric. The only other points driver with a win is Michael Annett, who won the NASCAR Racing Experience 300 to open the season.

The pressure is on for guys like Cindric, Justin Allgaier, John Hunter Nemechek, and Chase Briscoe to get one of these wins. All of those guys should be safe on points in terms of the playoffs, but still. Allgaier will likely win a road course race down the line, but the others should take advantage of this chance.

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<h5><strong>Monster Mile</strong></h5>
The Monster Mile at Dover is typically one of the fastest mile tracks on the circuit. This was a Dash 4 Cash race last year and Allgaier got the win. Elliott Sadler was second, with Daniel Hemric third, Bell fourth, and Reddick fifth. Sadler ran at Richmond, but won’t run again until the regular season finale in Las Vegas. Hemric is running Cup Series full-time.

Cup guys finished 1-2-3 in 2017. This is not a track that breeds consistency. As discussed in the preview for the Gander RV 400, Cup Series guys have finishes all over the board at Dover. It is a really tough track, with some very competitive racing and some good speeds. That can lead to wrecks and mechanical failures.

Bell won the fall playoff race last year. Hemric won the second stage, but, as mentioned, he’s not running Xfinity Series this year. Allgaier was third, with Ryan Preece fourth and Spencer Gallagher fifth in his best finish after his win at Talladega.

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<h5><strong>The Board</strong></h5>
Bell is the overwhelming favorite at +170. Reddick and Custer at +450. Allgaier is +540 and the best bet on the board. Everybody else is +1650 or higher. It’s hard to take shots on Xfinity Series guys when the Cup crowd is on hand, but the top drivers at this level really do get priced out of value in these Dash 4 Cash races. I’m actually looking forward to seeing the Cup guys back in the fray, just so we can hopefully get some value on these up-and-comers.

That being said, the long shots do have some value. Guys like Chase Briscoe and John Hunter Nemechek have run well enough to be interesting at +2750 or +3300. It’s not like you have to break the bank on these guys. A half-unit returning that type of profit is not a fruitless endeavor when you have a race that could be very wide-open and may end up with a late wreck or something to that effect.

Allgaier still looks like the top option to me, given how he’s been the most consistent guy here, but throwing a few long shot darts on guys like Brandon Jones, Briscoe, and Nemechek at balloon prices is not a bad idea.

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Pacers will host the Pistons in a Central Division showdown. Indiana is currently favored by 6 points and has won three straight games. The over/under line for the game is set at 231.5.</p>

<p>Detroit is 8-12 on the season and 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers are 9-10 and sit 7th in the East. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on FDSI.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-105 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Pistons Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Pistons dropped to 8-12 on the season after a 131-111 road loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Detroit entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 242 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit led 35-34 after the 1st quarter, but Memphis took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 39-38 to 48-39. The Grizzlies dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Pistons 37-18, and continued their strong play in the 3rd, winning the quarter 33-24. Detroit finished strong in the 4th, outscoring Memphis 34-27, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Marcus Sasser led the Pistons with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 69.2% from the field in their loss to the Grizzlies. Simone Fontecchio added 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%, and Jaden Ivey contributed 17 points, also connecting on 3 threes at 60%.</p> <p>Detroit made 13 threes, shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc and 47.1% overall. Sasser scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter and another 9 in the 4th, while Ron Holland added 11 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled against the Grizzlies, giving up 131 points on 54% shooting. Detroit allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, with Memphis scoring 33 in the 3rd before the Pistons tightened up in the 4th, allowing 27 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 37% clip. Detroit sent Memphis to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Pistons finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will Indiana Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Pacers moved to 9-10 on the season with a 121-114 win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Playing at home, Indiana was favored by 9.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 235 points went over the line of 231.5.</p> <p>Indiana turned the game around with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 86-82 to 97-82. They outscored Portland 36-25 in the 3rd quarter, and while the Blazers edged the Pacers 29-25 in the 4th, Indiana’s lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 29 points in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 60% from the field. Tyrese Haliburton added 28 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>As a team, Indiana connected on 13 threes, shooting 40.6% from deep and 48.9% overall. Haliburton scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, and Mathurin added 13 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 114 points, the Pacers' defense tightened up in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 25 points to help secure the win over the Trail Blazers. Indiana gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in both the 2nd and 4th.</p> <p>The Pacers sent Portland to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Indiana also recorded 10 steals and 10 blocks in the game.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>The Lumberjacks and Warhawks are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Warhawks will host the game at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA. In this non-conference matchup, Stephen F. Austin is favored by -4.5 against Louisiana-Monroe. The over/under for the game is 129.5 points.</p><h3>STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Warhawks.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lumberjacks Grab a Win in Monroe?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin picked up a 64-57 win over Youngstown State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Lumberjacks were -3 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 128.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>At home, SFA led 30-24 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. They managed to hold off the Penguins and secure the win.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field. They connected on 47.1% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-17, and finished 14-of-18 from the free-throw line, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Nico Galette led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc and shooting 61.5% overall. The Lumberjacks dished out 15 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.8%.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's defense gave up 57 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, hitting 21 of 44 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 27 shooting, which is 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 8 of 17 attempts, shooting 47%. They also went 14 of 18 from the free-throw line, making 77% of their foul shots. Stephen F. Austin allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Warhawks Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Warhawks fell 74-62 to North Alabama on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were +9.5 point underdogs. Not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-32 at halftime, Louisiana-Monroe scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 145.5 over/under line.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe managed just 62 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They hit only 3 of 11 from beyond the arc, finishing with a 27.3% three-point percentage, and their effective field goal percentage was 50%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Warhawks shot 60%, making 9 of 15 attempts. Daniel Ortiz led the team with 19 points, knocking down 5 of 11 threes, while Jalen Bolden and Corneilous Williams each added 16 points, with Williams shooting 87.5% from the floor.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. The Warhawks allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with opponents hitting 22 of 41 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisiana-Monroe held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they made just 3 of 11 three-point attempts. The Warhawks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 9 shots for 60%.</p>

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Bears versus the Golden Panthers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Golden Panthers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 136 points.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers -3</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Maine Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Maine enters their matchup with FIU with a record of 8-5. When playing on the road, the Black Bears are 5-4 and they are 0-1 at home this season. Maine enters today's game with a 5-5 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team has gone 4-1 ATS.</p><p>So far, Maine's games have averaged 132.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 136 points. The Black Bears have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 129 points per game.</p><p>The Maine offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 51 points versus UCF. During the game, they attempted 19 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 34.4%. Kellen Tynes is leading the team in scoring at 13.5 points per contest. Peter Filipovity has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.2 going into the game.</p><p>In the current season, the Maine defense has excelled, sitting 30th in the nation by allowing 63.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. UCF, the Knights finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 74 points vs. Maine.</p><h3>Can the FIU Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>FIU comes into their 14th game of the season with a record of 4-9. In their previous ten home games, including last year, FIU has a record of 4-6. Taking a closer look at FIU's ATS performance, they currently hold a 5-6 record. In their previous five games, their ATS record stands at 1-3.</p><p>Through 13 games, FIU has an over/under record of 6-5-0 with their games averaging a combined 148.2 points per game so far. In the Golden Panthers' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 153 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the FIU offense tallied 60 points in a matchup against Florida Atlantic. Their field goal percentage for the game was 35.9%, and they made 11 threes. The team's top scorer is Arturo Dean, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 12.1, while Javaunte Hawkins also maintains a PPG average of 9.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Golden Panthers' defense holds the 212nd rank in the nation, allowing 74.2 points per game. FIU's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Florida Atlantic offense to knock down 64% of their shots on their way to putting up 94 points.</p>

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