<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blue Jackets versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>The Islanders enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Columbus Shock Everyone at UBS Arena?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 22-17-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, the Blue Jackets failed to cover. The pre-game total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only managed to score twice. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson found the net 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Columbus had 13 giveaways and picked up two assists on Labanc’s goal, with Zach Aston-Reese earning his 2nd assist of the season and Sean Monahan his 5th. The Blue Jackets were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, Columbus got off to a rough start, giving up five goals in the first period. They allowed another in the second and one more in the third, leading to a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 17 hits and 10 takeaways.</p><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 18-20-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>New York’s defense struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t get on the board until the second period, with Casey Cizikas scoring at 15:22.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with his goal coming just 8 seconds before the second period ended.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. They picked up four assists, with Pierre Engvall earning his first of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the game and another at 1:21 into the 2nd period. After closing the gap to 3-2 late in the 2nd, they gave up two more goals in the 3rd, including one at the 5:18 mark. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Jazz (-568) will travel to take on the Pelicans (+418) at the Smoothie King Center. Utah (10-30) is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 15th in the Western Conference. New Orleans (11-32) has won three straight games and is 14th in the West.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is 232.5 points. The Pelicans (-11) are favored by 11 points over the Jazz. Gulf will have the TV coverage for this game.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -11</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-62 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Find a Way to Win in New Orleans?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 10-30 on the season after a 136-123 loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Utah, who entered the game as +12 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 259 points exceeded the pre-game total of 232.5 by 26.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans took control early with a 17-0 run, pushing the score from 15-8 to 32-8. Utah responded by winning the 2nd quarter 30-19, but the Pelicans extended their lead to 96-80 heading into the 4th. Despite a 43-point effort in the final quarter, Utah couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Keyonte George led the Jazz with 26 points and 4 made threes in their loss to the Pelicans, shooting 44.4% from deep. Collin Sexton added 24 points on 63.6% shooting, while Drew Eubanks contributed 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots. The Jazz connected on 13 threes at a 34.2% rate, with an overall field goal percentage of 50%.</p> <p>George scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Eubanks added 9 in the final period. Svi Mykhailiuk had 10 of his 16 points in the 2nd quarter, and Sexton chipped in 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they held the Pelicans to just 19 points, the Jazz couldn’t contain New Orleans in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing 42 and 40 points, respectively, in a 136-123 loss. Overall, the Pelicans shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Jazz struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Pelicans hit 22 threes at a 44% clip. Utah also sent New Orleans to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20 attempts. The Jazz recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Win at Smoothie King Center?</h3><p>The Pelicans improved to 11-32 on the season with a 136-123 win over the Jazz on Friday. Playing at home, New Orleans entered the game as -12 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 259.5 exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 26.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans jumped out to a big lead early, going on a 17-0 run to take the score from 15-8 to 32-8. They led 42-22 after the 1st quarter, but Utah responded by winning the 2nd quarter 30-19. The Pelicans regained control in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 35-28, and despite losing the 4th quarter 43-40, they held on for the win.</p><p>The Pelicans knocked down 22 threes at a 44% clip in their win over the Jazz, finishing with 136 points. CJ McCollum led the way, hitting 6 threes and scoring 26 points, with 15 of those coming in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>Jose Alvarado scored 16 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, while Zion Williamson added 9 of his 24 points in the final period. Trey Murphy also contributed 19 points in the win.</p><p>Despite giving up 123 points, the Pelicans' defense was solid in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed 22 and 28 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 43 points. Overall, they allowed the Jazz to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pelicans held the Jazz to 13 made threes on 34% shooting. They also sent Utah to the line 30 times, where the Jazz made 24 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Quakers and Crimson face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crimson are hosting the game at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Harvard is favored by -6.5 vs. Penn in a Ivy League conference matchup.</p><h3>PENN QUAKERS VS HARVARD CRIMSON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Harvard Crimson -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion at 2:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HARVARD CRIMSON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Crimson.</li><li>Not only will Harvard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Quakers Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Penn Quakers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Penn’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 4-11 after an 86-76 loss to Cornell on Saturday. The Quakers were +7.5 point underdogs at home and didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-31 at halftime, Penn put up 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Penn Quakers put up 76 points, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 38.1% of their three-point attempts (8/21) and hit 54.1% of their shots inside the arc (20/37). At the free-throw line, they made 66.7% of their attempts, going 12/18.</p> <p>Ethan Roberts led the way with 26 points, shooting 60.0% overall and from three-point range (3/5). Cooper Noard added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Sam Brown contributed 15 points, making 75.0% of his shots. Nick Spinoso dished out 7 assists, and the Quakers managed just 1 offensive rebound in the game.</p><p>Even with Penn's defense allowing 86 points, the Quakers couldn't slow down their opponent, who shot 48% from the field. They connected on 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Quakers gave up 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they hit 12 free-throws, shooting 66%. Penn did well on the boards, allowing just 1 offensive rebound.</p><h3>Can the Crimson Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Harvard improved to 5-9 on the season with an 80-67 road win over Brown on Saturday. The Crimson entered the game as +4.5 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 147, going over the pre-game line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>Harvard led 35-34 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Brown 45-33 after the break. The Crimson’s strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>Harvard put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, with 9 made threes on 21 attempts.</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Chandler Pigge added 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Louis Lesmond went 2 for 2 from three, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Harvard's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, including 42% from three-point range on 11/26 shooting. Inside the arc, the other team went 14/34, also shooting 41%.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposing team hit 6/11, shooting 54%. Harvard allowed 18 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Penn Quakers vs Harvard Crimson NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Hockey Club? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Jets are favored by -1.5 in this Central divisional contest against the Hockey Club. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>With the Jets being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 3-2 in favor of the Jets.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Hockey Club (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Jets Ready for a Win at Salt Lake City?</h3><p>With a 7-4 victory over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 31-13-3. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 11.</p>

<p>All seven of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players. They fell behind 2-0 in the first period before scoring their first goal at the 7:37 mark. The Jets took the lead for good with a goal at 12:22 in the third period, adding two empty-netters to seal the win.</p><p>In their 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets' offense was highlighted by two empty-net goals, with Cole Perfetti scoring his 4th of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers adding his 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist on Logan Stanley’s 1st goal of the year. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets with his 3rd goal and later added his 7th assist.</p> <p>Mark Scheifele netted his 8th goal and recorded his 10th assist on Ehlers’ empty-netter. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st, which came on a power play. The Jets fired 34 shots on goal and registered 10 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets gave up the first two goals of the game and another to tie it at 3-3, before allowing the Lightning to make it 4-4 at the 6:51 mark of the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Does Utah Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Utah dropped to 19-19-7 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The game’s total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5. Utah, as the underdog, failed to cover the puck line.</p> 

<p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. All three of Utah’s goals came from different players in this one.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their recent 4-3 loss to Vegas, with three different players finding the net. Logan Cooley scored his second goal of the season, Ian Cole added his first, and Alexander Kerfoot netted his second goal, which tied the game 3-3 in the third period.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his season total to two. Cooley also added his eighth assist, while Jack McBain earned his third and Clayton Keller his sixth. The team recorded 13 offensive giveaways.</p><p>Utah's defense will need to regroup after giving up the game-winning goal just 2:15 into overtime against the Golden Knights. They had taken a 2-0 lead in the 2nd period, but Vegas scored four unanswered goals. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>At 12:00 ET today, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets have won two straight games and are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks are 7th in the West.</p>

<p>Dallas is favored by 5.5 points and has a moneyline of -214. The over/under line for this game is set at 223.5. NBA TV will broadcast the game, which will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 12:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-104 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 23-19 on the season with a 106-98 win over the Thunder on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 204 fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Dallas took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 3-0 to 13-0. After a dominant 41-17 second quarter, the Mavericks stumbled in the third, losing it 33-14. However, they bounced back in the fourth, outscoring the Thunder 29-22 to seal the win.</p><p>Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 25 points and 5 assists in their win over the Thunder, shooting 47.4% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington each contributed 16 points, with Dinwiddie making 4 threes at 44.4% and Washington shooting 75% overall.</p> <p>Dallas connected on 16 threes at a 39% rate, finishing with a 49.3% field goal percentage. Naji Marshall added 14 points, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter, while Irving had 11 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Mavericks put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Thunder to just 98 points. Dallas was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 17 points. They also closed out the game well, giving up just 22 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Overall, the Mavericks limited the Thunder to 38% shooting from the field. However, they struggled to defend the three-point line, as Oklahoma City hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. Dallas sent the Thunder to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8. The Mavericks finished with 11 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 10-28 on the season with a 125-123 road win over the Bulls on Friday. The Hornets entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread, while the total score of 248 points went over the pre-game line of 235.5.</p> <p>After a strong start, leading 36-29 after the 1st quarter, Charlotte fell behind as the Bulls went on a 10-0 run. However, the Hornets rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring Chicago 27-20 to secure the win.</p><p>LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 26 points and 9 assists in their 125-123 win over the Bulls, despite shooting just 36.8% from the field. Miles Bridges added 21 points, hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip, while Mark Williams contributed 19 points and 19 rebounds, shooting 52.9%.</p> <p>Charlotte hit 13 threes, shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc and 50% overall. Seth Curry and Nick Smith each scored 15 points, with Curry putting up 11 in the 1st quarter and Smith adding 10 in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where the Hornets gave up 42 points, they tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 20 points to secure the win. Overall, they allowed the Bulls to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hornets gave up 14 threes on 35% shooting. They sent the Bulls to the line 14 times, where Chicago made 13 free throws. Defensively, the Hornets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-114) will host the Magic (-106) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The Knicks are 5th in the East, while the Magic are 4th. The Knicks are favored by 1 point at home, and the over/under line is set at 206.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden and can be seen on MSG.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -1</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-105 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Orlando Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Magic are currently on a five-game winning streak and are 37-26 overall, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. In their division, they are in 1st place.</p>

<p>This season, Orlando has been the underdog in 39 of their 63 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -3.5 points per game. Today, they are 1-point underdogs vs. the Knicks.</p>

<p>On the road, the Magic have an average scoring differential of -2.6 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 21-13, and they have covered the spread in two straight games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Magic defeated the Wizards by a score of 119-109. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and Orlando was favored by 7.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Magic have an O/U record of 30-33. In their games, the average combined scoring is 221 points, which is higher than today's line of 206.5.</p><p>On the season, the Magic have been one of the most efficient teams from the free-throw line, ranking 6th in free throws made per game at 18.9. They are also 4th in free-throw attempts at 25.1 per game. However, Orlando's three-point shooting has been a struggle, as they are just 24th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. Overall, the Magic are 26th in scoring at 111.4 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Orlando is 24th in the NBA at 97.2 possessions per game. In terms of their offensive rebounding, the Magic are 14th in the league at 10.8 per game. As for assists, Orlando is 26th in the NBA at 24.7 per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 33.3% of their games. When playing on the road, Orlando is averaging 109 points per game, compared to 114.3 at home. For the season, the Magic are shooting 47% from the field, which is 13th in the NBA.</p><p>At this time, the Magic's defense is positioned 3rd in the NBA, permitting 109.5 points per game. Inside the arc, the Magic defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.0% and 35.6% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Is It the Knicks Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Today, the Knicks are favored by 1 point at home against the Magic. As the favorite, the Knicks have gone 26-8 this season and 21-13 ATS. On average, they have won by 9.1 points per game when favored.</p>

<p>Looking at the Knicks' O/U record for the season, they are 23-38-1. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total is 223 points, and today's line is set at 206.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Knicks lost to the Hawks by a score of 116-100. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, and the Knicks were favored by 1.5 points going into the game. This snapped a 2-game winning streak for the Knicks.</p>

<p>Currently, the Knicks are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-26. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 25-14 and 7-4 in their division. In non-conference games, they are 11-12.</p>

<p>This season, the Knicks are 33-29 ATS, including a 16-16 record at home. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last nine home games. On average, they are 16-16 ATS at home and 17-13 ATS on the road.</p><p>At home this season, the Knicks have averaged 112.2 points per game, which is 23rd in the league. Overall, they are 20th in scoring at 113.2 points per game. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 95.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Knicks are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. Inside the arc, they are 24th in two-point shooting at 52%. From three-point range, they are 15th in the league at 36%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA average in just 41.9% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 29th in the league at 24 per game. In their last 11 games, they have scored below their season average in each contest.</p><p>On defense, the Knicks come into the game ranked 4th in the league in points allowed at 109.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 108 points per contest (2nd). Opponents are hitting 54.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.0% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Rangers and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Hockey Club winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Hockey Club on the moneyline (-104)</li><li>The Hockey Club are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Rangers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers improved to 20-21-3. The Rangers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, including two goals from Artemi Panarin. The Rangers’ defense held the Islanders scoreless in the third period, and Panarin added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin found the net twice in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Islanders, bringing his season total to 9 goals, with his second coming on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal, his 8th of the season, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also contributed with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Mika Zibanejad picked up his 8th assist on Panarin’s empty-netter, and earlier in the game, he assisted on Kreider’s opening goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance from their previous game, where they didn't allow a goal. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense finished with 10 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Will Utah Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 18-18-7 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Utah held a 2-0 lead before Vegas scored four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over. Utah, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club managed 3 goals on 19 shots in their 4-3 loss to Vegas. Logan Cooley opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Ian Cole netted his first. Alexander Kerfoot added his second goal of the year in the third period to tie the game at 3-3.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 2. Utah recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up four goals to the Golden Knights, including the game-winner just 2:15 into overtime. They also allowed three straight goals after leading 2-0. Goalie Connor Ingram made 31 saves with an 88.6% save percentage. Utah's defense finished with 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

New York Rangers vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

TNT gets a good one tonight in its only game of the evening. The Dallas Mavericks take on the Golden State Warriors with a 9:30 p.m. ET tip-off at Oracle Arena and the line suggests that it will be a competitive matchup. Golden State is -2.5 with a total of 224.5 with the fine folks at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/top-5-bitcoin-sports-books/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.

As the playoffs draw near, both teams have a lot on the line. Golden State enters the day in the #10 spot, which is the final playoff position for the play-in tournament. Dallas is the #6 seed, which is the final cut-off to avoid the play-in tournament. The Warriors do have four games on the #11 seed New Orleans, due in large part to a 7-3 run over the last 10 games.

Let’s break down both sides of this one and isolate a pick on the game.

<strong><u>Dallas Mavericks</u></strong>

The Mavericks are the #6 seed, but they are only 33-27, a sign of just how much parity the NBA has for what seems like the first time in a long time. Dallas is playing at one of the slowest paces in the league, while Golden State is second in pace, so we’ll see if the Warriors can make the Mavs uncomfortable here and have success doing that.

The two teams played each other on February 4 and February 6 and both games flew over the total with a 147-116 Warriors win in the first one and a 134-132 Mavericks victory in the second one.

The two-headed monster of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis is a big reason why Dallas is in a playoff position, but Porzingis is doubtful for tonight’s game with a sprained ankle. He rolled it in the win over the Lakers on Thursday. It was just the fourth time this season that Porzingis played in a back-to-back and you can bet he won’t play another one the rest of the way, unless one happens in the playoffs for some reason.

Doncic has a lot of load to shoulder again tonight. Not only is Porzingis likely sidelined, but Josh Richardson is likely to miss this game as well. Doncic fills up the stat sheet nightly with 28.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per contest. The supporting cast has been in a state of flux most of the season, as Doncic has started 55 games and nobody else has started more than 49.

Richardson has started all 48 that he has played, but if he can’t go tonight, Dallas will have to shift gears once again. Dallas is third in 2P% offense and ninth in made three-pointers, though that comes with the 19th-ranked 3P%.

One area of concern for Dallas is forcing turnovers. The Mavs are 29th in TO%, so while they take excellent care of the ball, they don’t take it away much.

<strong><u>Golden State Warriors</u></strong>

Judging by how Stephen Curry has played of late, taking the ball away from him is about the only way to stop him. Curry is averaging 31.3 points per game for the season, but he’s gone nuclear of late. He’s scored 38.1 PPG in the month of April, including five games in excess of 40 points and one game in excess of 50 points.

On the whole, the Warriors are a really pedestrian team. As mentioned, they’re a 10 seed and have a NetRtg of exactly 0.0. The Warriors remain a solid offensive team for the most part, especially from three-point land, but they don’t get a lot of second-chance opportunities with a poor offensive rebounding rate. Golden State has also sent opponents to the line more often than anybody else in the league.

The Warriors’ depth will take another hit tonight with Kent Bazemore under COVID-19 protocols. He hasn’t been that big of a factor in limited minutes anyway, but the Warriors are also without Damion Lee and Eric Paschall. James Wiseman is also out after suffering a torn meniscus. The Warriors are the walking wounded right now, yet they are still favored in this game. That sure says a lot about what Curry has been able to achieve.

Andrew Wiggins has scored double figures in every game but one in the month of April, but has scored fewer points per game than he did in March. Head coach Steve Kerr would have liked to see more from Wiggins based on the injury situations for the Warriors, but his field goal percentage has taken a big hit with more attention paid to his whereabouts.

The Warriors have a rest advantage here, as Dallas lost to Sacramento last night and now has this back-to-back. Teams with one day of rest versus teams with zero rest have won 55.5% of the time this season, but are only 48.8% ATS.

<strong><u>Mavericks vs. Warriors Pick</u></strong>

Dallas’s loss to Sacramento in a very winnable game should give the Mavericks a heightened sense of urgency in this one. Both teams are dealing with some injuries right now, but have been forced to adjust to playing under those conditions. The Warriors are playing better and Curry has been playing out of this world, hence the line, but Dallas has more to play for tonight.

<strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/nba/">NBA Pick</a>: Dallas Mavericks</strong>

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<p>The Cougars and Seahawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Seahawks will host the game at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 124.5 points, and Wagner is favored by -9.5 vs. Chicago State in a Northeast conference matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS WAGNER SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wagner Seahawks -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spiro Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will Wagner pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Staten Island Possible for the Cougars?</h3><p>Chicago State fell to 0-15 on the season after a 117-64 loss to Illinois on Sunday. The Cougars, who were +38.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.</p> <p>Chicago State trailed 60-24 at halftime but managed to score 40 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Illinois to score 57 points after the break.</p><p>Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed only 6 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.</p> <p>Tomislav Ivisic led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 75% overall. Gabe Spinelli added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Kylan Boswell contributed 18 points and a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists.</p><p>Chicago State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 117 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 62% from the field. The Cougars couldn't contain the inside game, as the other team connected on 78% of their two-point attempts, going 26/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chicago State allowed 15 threes on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they hit 20 free throws at a 71% rate. The Cougars gave up 11 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Can Wagner Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wagner fell to 4-5 on the season after an 80-66 home loss to Manhattan on Wednesday, December 18th. The Seahawks entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-29 at halftime, Wagner allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The combined points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Wagner Seahawks put up 66 points, shooting 36.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45%. They hit 34.5% of their threes, going 10-for-29 from deep, and connected on 75% of their free throws, making 12-of-16 attempts. Wagner also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.</p> <p>Wesley Robinson led the way with 20 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 44.4% from three-point range. Will Sydnor added 17 points, hitting 50% of his threes, while Ja'Kair Sanchez contributed 16 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Even though Wagner gave up 80 points, they held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, Wagner's defense limited their opponent to 38% shooting, with 12 made two-point shots on 31 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wagner's opponent connected on 10 of 29 attempts, shooting 34%. Wagner also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 75%. Wagner allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Cowboys and Colonels game? Catch the action at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA, as the Colonels hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. McNeese State is favored by -10 in this Southland conference matchup the against Nicholls. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5 points.</p><h3>MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nicholls Colonels +10</p><p>This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Colonels.</li><li>Not only will Nicholls pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cowboys Pull Off a Win at Thibodaux?</h3><p>McNeese State comes into this game with a 22-3 record, including a 11-1 mark in Southland Conference play. They have won three straight games and are 15-1 when favored this season. On the road, they have gone 9-3 this season, including a +10.1 average scoring margin.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Cowboys defeated Houston Christian by a score of 105-54. Over their last 10 road games, McNeese State has gone 8-2.</p><p>McNeese State has an overall ATS record of 12-9 this season. On the road, they are 6-6 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Cowboys are 8-8 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, McNeese State has gone 5-5 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for McNeese State is 13-8, and today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (142.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>McNeese State's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Houston Christian, finishing the game with a total of 105 points. Their season average is now 80.6 points per game. DJ Richards led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points. Additionally, Christian Shumate contributed 13 points for the Cowboys.</p><p>At present, the Cowboys' defense is nationally ranked 6th, allowing 61.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Houston Christian, the Huskies finished with a field goal percentage of 25% and a total of 54 points vs. McNeese State.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Nicholls?</h3><p>At home this season, Nicholls State has gone 5-2, and they have won four straight games at home. Over their last 10 games at home, the Colonels are 8-2. For the season, they have gone 13-11, including an 8-3 mark in Southland Conference games.</p>

<p>As an underdog this season, Nicholls State has gone 4-9, and they have been the underdog in 13 of their 24 games. So far, they have gone 6-2 when favored.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Nicholls has gone 8-5 vs. the spread. At home, the Colonels are 4-3 ATS this year and 12-9 overall. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Nicholls is 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Nicholls this season is 10-11 and the average over/under line in their games is 144.5. Today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year of 148.6. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total is 133 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 73.3 points per game, the Nicholls had a below average performance. They scored 67 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and had a field goal percentage of 38.3%. Diante Smith led the scoring for the Colonels, contributing 20 points. Additionally, Rob Brown III chipped in with 18 points.</p><p>At this time, the Colonels' defense is positioned 241st in the country, permitting 74.8 points per game. Nicholls' three-point defense is currently 87th in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.7% of their shots vs. Nicholls.</p>

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