Two teams that've positioned themselves squarely in the playoff hunt, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena. The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 4, and you'll be able to witness this divisional matchup live on NBC Sports Network.
<h2>Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals Odds</h2>
Philadelphia (+135) is currently the underdog to Washington (-155), and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at 7 goals. The odds for betting that total sit at -105 for the over and -115 on the under.

Washington is 40-25 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 1.1 units this year. That winning percentage, the league's third-best so far in the early season, is fairly close to what the team posted during the 2018-19 season (48-34). Among its 65 games this season, 40 have gone over the total, while 23 have gone under and just two have pushed. The team's 18-14 SU at home this year.

The Capitals have converted on 20.3 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that's right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked fifth overall, and they've successfully killed off 83.3 percent of all penalties.

As a team, the Capitals have been whistled for penalties 4.2 times per game overall this season, and 4.8 per game over their last five games. The team has had to kill penalties for 8.7 minutes per game over their last 10 matchups, overall.

Averaging 26.0 saves per game with a .898 save percentage, Braden Holtby (25-20-5) has been the primary goalkeeper for Washington this year. If head coach Todd Reirden decides to rest him, however, Washington could turn to Ilya Samsonov (16-9-9 record, .917 save percentage, 2.40 goals against average).

John Carlson and Alex Ovechkin will each be focal points for the Capitals. Carlson (73 points) has tallied 15 goals and 58 assists and has recorded multiple points in 23 different games this year. Ovechkin has 45 goals and 18 assists to his name and has recorded a point in 36 games.

Philadelphia has earned 10.4 units for moneyline bettors this season and is currently 38-27 straight up (SU). A total of 35 of its matches have gone over the total, while 28 have gone under the total and just two have pushed. As an away team, the Flyers are 15-18 SU.

The Flyers have converted on 21.5 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a mark that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 14th overall and it's successfully killed off 81.3 percent of all penalties.

Philadelphia's players have been penalized 3.5 times per game in total this season, and 4.2 per game over their last five on the road. The team's been forced to defend opponent power plays just 8.1 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Carter Hart (2.51 goals against average and .909 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Philadelphia. Hart is averaging 22.8 saves per game and owns a 22-18-3 record.

For the visiting Flyers, the offense will be facilitated by Travis Konecny (23 goals, 37 assists) and Sean Couturier (21 goals, 37 assists).
<h3>Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Pick:</a> SU Winner – Flyers, O/U – Over
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes

Washington is 4-2 in games decided by a shootout this season while Philadelphia is 5-5 in shootouts.

For both of these teams, the total has gone over in three of their last five matches.

Nine of Philadelphia's last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 7-2 in those games.

The Caps this season have tallied the seventh-most hits per game in the NHL (24.9), but that number has climbed to 29.4 over their past five home outings.

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals Free Pick 3/4/20

<p>Betting on today's Buckeyes and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on BTN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139.5 points, and Northwestern is favored by -3 to win at home against Ohio State.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats -3</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Buckeyes Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Ohio State is coming off an 83-69 loss to Nebraska, and they have lost three straight games on the road. For the season, the Buckeyes are 3-4 on the road, and they have a +1.3 average scoring margin in those games.</p>

<p>Overall, Ohio State is 13-6, and they have gone 10-1 in non-conference action. In Big Ten play, the Buckeyes are 3-5, and they are 1-2 when listed as an underdog.</p><p>Ohio State's ATS record this season is 6-13, including a mark of 2-5 on the road. Over their last 10 road games, the Buckeyes are 4-6 vs. the spread. As the underdog this year, Ohio State is 1-2 and their last 10 games as the underdog have resulted in a 5-5 ATS record.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Ohio State games is 10-9, and today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (143.9). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>The Ohio State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 69 points vs. Nebraska. Overall their field goal percentage was 48.2% while connecting on 8 threes. The Ohio State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.4 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Ohio State defense has been performing well, ranking 69th in the country at 67.4 points allowed per contest. So far, the Ohio State defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.1 times per game (415th).</p><h3>Are Northwestern Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern will be looking to bounce back from a loss to Nebraska in their last game, which dropped their overall record to 14-5. So far, they have been much better at home, going 11-1 compared to 2-4 on the road. As the favorite, they are 11-1.</p>

<p>Through 19 games, the Wildcats have an average scoring margin of +11.2 points per game at home. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 9-1. For the season, they have gone 4-3 in Big Ten play and 10-2 in non-conference games.</p><p>Northwestern's ATS record this season is 7-9-2, including a mark of 6-5-1 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats are 5-4-1 vs. the spread. At home this year, Northwestern has gone 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Northwestern games is 11-7 and today's over/under line of 139.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (136.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points and their OU record in those games is 3-0. So far this year, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 139.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Wildcats' offense concluded with 69 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.9 points per contest. The top scorer for the Wildcats was Brooks Barnhizer with 24 points, while Ryan Langborg also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northwestern defense is giving up an average of 68.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Northwestern's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 37.0% this season.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>We have four NBA games on the schedule for Sunday, November 6, including this inter-conference clash in Memphis, and here you can check out the best Wizards vs. Grizzlies betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Memphis is hoping for the third straight win when they host Washington at FedEx Forum. The Grizzlies are -7.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 228 points. These inter-conference rivals have faced twice last season, and that series was tied at 1-1.</p>



<p><strong>Wizards were dismantled by the Nets at home</strong></p>



<p>The Washington Wizards (4-5, 3-5-1 ATS) snapped a three-game losing skid with a shocking 121-111 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Wizards disappointed in the next game against the weakened Brooklyn Nets at home and lost 128-86, scoring a season-low and allowing a season-high along the way.</p>



<p>Washington shot just 36.1% from the floor and 23.5% from beyond the arc opposite Brooklyn’s 50%. The visitors were much better in assists (32-18), blocks (7-3), and steals (8-4). Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 20 points and two steals. Kyle Kuzma added 19 points and five rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis posted a double-double of 14 points and game-high ten boards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>PG Delon Wright is sidelined with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, and he will remain out of the lineup for six to eight weeks.</p>



<p><strong>Grizzlies destroyed the Hornets at home</strong></p>



<p>The Memphis Grizzlies (6-3, 3-6-0 ATS) returned home from a four-game road trip on which they recorded two wins and two losses and destroyed the Charlotte Hornets 130-99, allowing season-low points in the process. Memphis kept the Hornets to 38.4% from the field and 29.6% from downtown, while the hosts dominated in both rebounds (60-41) and assists (34-22).</p>



<p>The Grizzlies had even eight players in double digits. Dillon Brooks led the bunch with 23 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Desmond Bane had 19 points and six boards, Steven Adams recorded a double-double of 13 points and game-high 19 rebounds, along with a pair of blocks and steals, while Ja Morant also posted a double-double of 12 points and game-high 11 assists with four boards.</p>



<p>SF Ziaire Williams (knee), SG Danny Green (knee), and PF Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) are out indefinitely and will not meet the Wizards on Sunday.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Washington:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-11 ATS in the last 16 road games</li><li>3-7-1 ATS in the last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game</li></ul>



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



<ul><li>23-7 ATS in the last 30 home games</li><li>20-7 ATS in the last 27 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record</li></ul>



<p><strong>Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies Pick</strong></p>



<p>Memphis is still unbeaten at home this season and I think it’s going to stay that way after this game on Sunday. Although I believe the Wizards will show a much better performance than they displayed against Brooklyn, the Grizzlies are a more serious team and currently have the best offense in the NBA that averages 118.7 points per game. On the other hand, Washington has just the 27th offense with 108.0 ppg, and there is no way the Wizards are going to outscore the Grizzlies here. Ja Morant, who scored only 12 points in the last game, is a player to watch against Washington, and I am backing him to lead his team with a 25+ point display.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Grizzlies at -6.5 (-130)</p>



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



<p>The Grizzlies are 3rd in offensive rating with 116.4 points per 100 possessions, and even though Washington is 22nd with 109.7, both defenses are not great in this segment and are not in the top 20 in defensive rating. The Wizards are playing a bit slower basketball than the last year, but I still expect a high-scoring affair on Sunday. Over is 4-0 in the Grizzlies’ last four home games, while Over is 5-1 in Memphis’ previous six games following a straight-up win.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 226.5 points (-130)</p>

Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds, Pick, Prediction 11/6/22

<p>The third and final game of the NHL scheduled for Sunday, November 6, will be played between two inter-conference rivals in Anaheim, and here you can check out the best Panthers vs. Ducks betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Florida will conclude the four-game road trip in the West when they visit Anaheim at Honda Center. The Panthers are -208 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 6.5 goals. These inter-conference rivals met twice last season, and the Panthers swept that series.</p>



<p><strong>Panthers edged the Sharks in the shootout</strong></p>



<p>The Florida Panthers (6-4-1-0, 2-9 ATS) opened their four-game road trip in the West with a loss against the Arizona Coyotes but bounced back with a 4-3 shootout victory over the San Jose Sharks. Florida will face the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night before taking on Anaheim on Sunday.</p>



<p>The Panthers had a 2-0 lead in San Jose, but the hosts scored three goals in the final period before Carter Verhaeghe sent the game to overtime. Sam Reinhart scored the only goal in the shootout and won two points for Carolina, while Sergei Bobrovsky recorded 36 saves. Matthew Tkachuk led his team with three points, while Anton Lundell and Verhaeghe chipped in with two apiece. Tkachuk is by far the best Florida player and a natural man to watch in the game against the Ducks. He leads the Panthers with 16 points (G 5, A 11).</p>



<p>Sergei Bobrovsky is a probable goalie against the Ducks on Sunday. The 34-year-old is allowing 3.03 goals per game and owns a .901 SV% without shutouts.</p>



<p>LW Anthony Duclair has been shifted to the injured reserve list due to a torn Achilles tendon, and he will be sidelined until at least the middle of March. C Colin White is questionable to play with an upper-body injury.</p>



<p><strong>Ducks couldn’t make it three in a row</strong></p>



<p>The Anaheim Ducks (3-7-0-1, 3-8 ATS) successfully snapped their seven-game losing streak with wins over Toronto and San Jose but returned to losing ways against Vancouver. Not only they lost, but the Ducks conceded a season-high eight goals in an 8-5 road defeat. Just like Florida, Anaheim will play on Saturday night as they take on San Jose.</p>



<p>The Ducks did score three goals in the final period in Vancouver, but the Canucks scored five. Anaheim is still the only team in the NHL without a win in regulation. Troy Terry led the Ducks with three points in this loss, while John Klingberg, Ryan Strome, and Trevor Zegras each contributed with two. Terry is Anaheim’s best player this season with 15 points (G 5, A 10) and is a player to watch for the hosts on Sunday.</p>



<p>John Gibson (2-6-1) will take his place between the sticks against the Panthers on Sunday. The 29-year-old goaltender is surrendering 4.58 goals per game and has a .883 SV% without shutouts.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Florida:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-3 in the last ten in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation</li><li>6-2 in the last eight vs. Western Conference rivals</li><li>4-1 in the last five vs. Pacific Division opponents</li></ul>



<p><strong>Anaheim:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-10 in the last 13 home games</li><li>1-4 in the last five in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation</li><li>3-13 in the last 16 vs. Eastern Conference rivals</li><li>1-6 in the last seven vs. Atlantic Division opponents</li></ul>



<p><strong>Florida Panthers vs. Anaheim Ducks Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Florida dominates this matchup against Anaheim. The Panthers won seven of the last ten meetings, while they are on a four-game winning run against the Ducks. They won both previous visits to Honda Center and allowed just one goal in the process. Florida is playoff bound and Anaheim is one of the weakest teams in the NHL, so this one is a no-brainer for me. I am backing the Panthers to win without problems against the worst defense in the league that allows 4.64 goals per game. Matthew Tkachuk should have a strong performance against this defense.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Panthers at -1.5 Puck Line (+115)</p>



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



<p>Both teams will be playing the second of a back-to-back, so I expect defenses to be more lenient. Considering Anaheim’s which is already more than lenient this season, I am backing the Panthers to score at 4-5 goals without much sweat here. The Ducks allowed 4+ goals in six of the last seven games, while Florida’s defense didn’t impress of late by allowing 3+ in each of the previous five games. Over is 10-2-1 in the Panthers’ last 13 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation; Over is 5-2-1 in the Ducks’ previous eight home games, while Over is 5-2 in Anaheim’s last seven games playing without rest.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 6.5 goals (-110)</p>

Florida Panthers vs. Anaheim Ducks Odds, Pick, Prediction 11/6/22

<p>The Crusaders and Saints are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Saints will host the game at MVP Arena in Albany, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 131.5 points, and Siena is favored by -5.5 vs. Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at MVP Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Saints.</li><li>Not only will Siena pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Crusaders?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross improved to 5-5 on the season with a 70-69 win over Quinnipiac on Tuesday, December 17th. The Crusaders were +10.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Holy Cross scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Holy Cross knocked down 14 threes at a 48.3% clip in their last game, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 54.1%. Overall, they shot 42.6% from the field, struggling inside with just 37.5% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Kahlil Singleton led the way, hitting 6 of 7 from beyond the arc and finishing with 20 points and 3 assists. Joe Nugent added 19 points, connecting on 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency. The Crusaders dished out 18 assists, with Max Green contributing 7, despite shooting just 26.7% from the field.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 69 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. The Crusaders struggled to defend inside, where they allowed 67% shooting on 37 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held the other team to 19% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 7 shots.</p><h3>Can Siena Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Siena fell to 5-6 on the season after a 65-48 home loss to St. Bonaventure on Tuesday. Entering the game as +6.5 underdogs, the Saints not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 113, well below the O/U line of 127.5.</p> <p>Siena struggled early, trailing 34-17 at halftime. While they matched the Bonnies with 31 points in the second half, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Siena's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points with a field goal percentage of 32.1% (18/56). Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they hit only 23.1% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Chance Moore was a bright spot, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Melvin Council Jr. added 14 points and 4 assists, hitting 2 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Despite Siena's strong defensive showing, they couldn't keep their opponent from scoring 65 points. The Saints held them to just 32% shooting from the field, with 18 made shots on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Siena also limited their opponent's three-point effectiveness, allowing only 6 threes on 26 attempts (23%). They sent them to the line 8 times, where they converted 6 free throws (75%).</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Siena Saints NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Spartans game? Catch the action at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and the Spartans are favored to win at home against the Buccaneers.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS UNCG SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Tennessee State Buccaneers +7</p><p>This game will be played at Greensboro Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have UNCG winning straight-up, we like East Tennessee State at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can East Tennessee State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State comes into today's game as the underdog, with a record of 9-5 and a two-game winning streak. So far this season, the Buccaneers have gone 2-5 on the road and have an average scoring margin of -6.7 points per game away from home.</p>

<p>In their last game, East Tennessee State took on Mercer and came away with an 80-69 victory. Over their last 10 road games, the Buccaneers have gone just 2-8.</p><p>East Tennessee State has been an excellent bet this year, going 7-5 against the spread. As the underdog, the Bucs have gone 5-2 vs. the spread this season. In their last 10 games as the underdog, ETSU has an impressive ATS mark of 7-2-1.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for East Tennessee State is 7-5 and the average scoring in their games is 140.9 points. Today's over/under line of 140.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (139.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points and their OU record during this stretch is 3-0. So far, their over/under record this year is 5-4 in their last 10 games.</p><p>East Tennessee State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 80 points against Mercer. This output exceeded their season average of 72.8 points per game. In terms of offense, the Buccaneers have a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, putting them 386th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 359th in percentage and 164th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the East Tennessee State defense is giving up an average of 67.8 points per contest. The East Tennessee State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 69 points and allowed Mercer to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Spartans Chances at Home</h3><p>UNCG comes into today's game with an overall record of 10-4 and are a perfect 5-0 at home this season. They are favored by 7 points and have been favored in 8 of their 14 games this season, going 7-1 in those games.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Spartans took on Furman and came away with a 79-68 victory. Over their last 10 games at home, UNCG has gone 9-1.</p><p>As the favorite, UNCG has gone just 3-5 against the spread this season and they have an overall ATS mark of 4-8. Their home ATS record is just 1-4 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Spartans are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UNCG games is 8-4. Today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (143.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1 and the average scoring total is 148 points.</p><p>The Spartans' offense wrapped up their last game with 79 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 78.6 points per contest. For the season, the UNCG offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 52% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 10 made three's per contest.</p><p>At this time, the Spartans' defense is positioned 122nd in the country, permitting 69.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Furman, the Paladins finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 68 points vs. UNCG.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs UNCG Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

We’ve got a good one in the SEC tonight between Tennessee and Missouri in what could very well be the best game of the night. It is a busy college hoops card for Wednesday to say the least, but this game is one that jumps off the page as the only game featuring two ranked teams.

Tennessee has taken some of the early money at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> with a move up from -2.5 to -4, but the total has not moved much from the 132.5 opener. Moves around low numbers like this in college basketball are usually pretty significant and it’s clear that the sharper side, at least to this point, is indeed the Volunteers.

Let’s see if our assessment of the game falls in line with that sentiment as we break it down from both sides.
<h3><strong><u>Tennessee</u></strong><strong><u> Volunteers</u></strong></h3>
Tennessee is off to an excellent start to the season. The Volunteers are 6-0 straight up and have also been very kind to bettors by going 5-1 against the number. They’ve shot 11% better than their opponents on the season and have outscored the opposition by an average of 28 points per game.

Teams coached by Rick Barnes tend to do very well at the outset of a season. Per pro bettor and good friend Kyle Hunter, Barnes is 76-48 ATS in the first eight games of the season over the course of his career. That trend would apply to this matchup and has applied to this 5-1 ATS start. The only non-cover for UT was their last game against USC Upstate with a 20-point win as a 33.5-point favorite just before the Christmas holiday.

Tennessee has played two top-100 teams per Bart Torvik, including a season-opening win over Colorado. What will be interesting here is to see how the Vols fare hitting the road for the first time. To this point, all six of their games have been at home. They’ve been dominant in those, as their most recent game against USC Upstate was their worst defensive performance of the season with .939 points per possession allowed.

This will be a good test because the two worst offensive performances for the Vols have come against the two best teams they’ve played in Colorado and Cincinnati. While Cincinnati has struggled since to cheapen that win a little bit, that was still a nice, relatively pain-free win. The Vols have played lockdown defense, holding opponents to 28.1% from 3 and 42.5% from 2.

Their shooting numbers could be better, but they’re at nearly 80% at the free throw line, rank 12th in TO% on offense, and 13th in OReb%. This is a very polished team on the glass and that helps.
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<h3><strong><u>Missouri</u></strong><strong><u> Tigers</u></strong></h3>
Cuonzo Martin’s Tigers have a couple of really big wins this season. They bested Oregon on a neutral and then also scored a victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini by three at home back on December 12. In those two games, Missouri managed to outscore their opponents, which was important because those are their two worst defensive showings by far of the season. We’ll have to see if Missouri is sharp in this spot, though, with an eight-day layoff.

The last game against Bradley came with a 10-day layoff. Missouri only scored .794 PPP and was limited to 16-of-63 shooting, including a 3-of-21 mark from 3. This is a team shooting just 28.4% from 3, but they’ve shot 55.2% from 2 and have made the most of their free throw chances at nearly 76%.

Missouri’s perimeter defense has been excellent to this point, as Illinois was only 3-of-13 from 3 and Bradley was just 2-of-18. Opponents are only shooting 24.1% on triple tries against the Tigers.

What is a little bit concerning for Missouri is that they don’t seem to be able to dictate the pace of a game. They’ve played three games of 71+ possessions and three games of 68 or fewer possessions. Martin would certainly prefer to play slower, as his team was in the bottom 75 in tempo in his first two years and then 260th last season.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
I won’t beat around the bush here. Tennessee is the play. Their length is likely to give Missouri fits. The Volunteers do not get stopped at the rim often and are one of the best two-point defenses in the nation because they block and alter shots. You can also see their length on display on the glass as well, as they are top-15 nationally in OR% and DR%.

Tennessee forces a lot of turnovers and takes great care of the basketball. Missouri takes pretty good care of the basketball, but the Volunteers should get extra possessions in this game.

It’s Tennessee for me.
<h4><strong>Pick: Tennessee -4</strong></h4>
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<p>The Golden Grizzlies and Vikings are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vikings will host the game at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. Oakland come into this Horizon League conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 128.5 points.</p><h3>OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Cleveland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Grizzlies Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Oakland's season record dropped to 2-6 after a 77-58 loss to Michigan State on Tuesday. The Golden Grizzlies were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just over the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Oakland kept things close in the first half, trailing 31-30 at the break. However, they struggled in the second half, scoring only 28 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Oakland struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.2% from the field and 25% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit 35.5% of their threes, making 11 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they connected on just 52.9% of their shots. Xavier Booker led the way with 18 points and 6 rebounds in 17 minutes, while DQ Cole added 17 points, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 26 of 60 shots. From two-point range, they connected on 20 of 43 attempts, good for 46%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 35%, making 6 of 17 three-pointers. They also went to the free-throw line 23 times, converting 19 for 82%. Oakland allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Cleveland State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Vikings improved to 4-6 on the season with an 83-61 win over Green Bay on Saturday. Cleveland State, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread in the process.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-24 at halftime, the Vikings scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 144 fell just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Cleveland State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, going 19 for 21 (90.5%).</p> <p>Je'Shawn Stevenson led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Tevin Smith added 16 points and 3 assists. Chase Robinson contributed 13 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 61 points, Cleveland State's defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, allowing just 19 made baskets on 46 attempts. Inside the arc, the Vikings conceded 13 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cleveland State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. The Vikings also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws for an 81% shooting performance. Cleveland State allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Huskies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at XL Center in Hartford, CT. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Connecticut as the -38.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +38.5</p><p>This game will be played at XL Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +38.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Grab a Win in Hartford?</h3><p>Maryland Eastern Shore's recent game against Little Rock on Wednesday saw them fall 78-59 on the road. The Hawks entered the game as +18 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, which was below the O/U line of 143.</p> <p>After trailing 40-31 at halftime, the Hawks struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring 28 points while allowing 38.</p><p>Maryland Eastern Shore struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.1% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, though they did connect on 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Johnathan Lawson hit 4-of-7 from deep, finishing with 16 points and 5 assists, while Evan Johnson added 15 points, despite shooting 2-of-7 from three. Tuongthach Gatkek was efficient, hitting 5-of-6 shots, and Mwani Wilkinson grabbed 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 1-of-7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Maryland Eastern Shore's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Hawks couldn't contain the two-point attack, as they allowed 22 of 37 shots to fall, a 59% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Maryland Eastern Shore's defense gave up 8 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from deep. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 attempts for 76%. The Hawks allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Huskies Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies suffered an 85-67 loss to the Flyers on Thursday, November 28th, in an away game where they were -8 favorites. Not only did Connecticut lose outright, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-34 at halftime, the Huskies allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 33. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p><p>Connecticut's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.6% of their threes (8/29), while connecting on 54.5% of their two-point attempts (18/33). At the free-throw line, they made 7 of 11 attempts, shooting 63.6%.</p> <p>Alex Karaban led the way with 21 points, knocking down 4 of 8 from three-point range. Enoch Cheeks added 20 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60.0% from deep. Posh Alexander contributed 16 points and 6 assists, hitting 71.4% of his shots, while Samson Johnson was nearly perfect, making 6 of 7 attempts.</p><p>Connecticut's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Huskies gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, with the other team shooting 47%. Connecticut also sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 90% clip.</p>

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