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<p>Betting on today's Flames and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Bruins as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Bruins to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>The Bruins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Flames Have a Shot at a Win at Boston?</h3><p>Following a 4-2 loss to the Oilers, the Flames are now 7-5-1. Calgary trailed early, giving up a goal just 20 seconds into the first period. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 6.</p>

<p>The Flames, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. They tied the game at 2-2 in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.</p><p>Calgary's offense fired 31 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich scored his first goal of the year in the third period.</p> <p>The Flames recorded 22 giveaways and picked up three assists, with Kevin Bahl earning his 5th assist of the season. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before Mantha's goal at 15:27 in the second.</p><p>Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game and two more in the 3rd period, leading to a 4-2 loss to Edmonton. The first goal came just 20 seconds into the 1st period, and the Oilers scored again at 11:48. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, Calgary's defense allowed a power-play goal at 9:50 in the 3rd period and an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Boston moved closer to .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, improving to 6-7-1. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score falling well short.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense struck twice in the first period, with Justin Brazeau netting his fifth goal of the season, followed by Charlie Coyle, who scored his second on a power play. The Bruins took 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Brad Marchand picked up his seventh assist on Coyle's power-play goal, while Elias Lindholm added his sixth assist. Nikita Zadorov was credited with his fifth assist on Brazeau's goal, and Charlie McAvoy earned his third assist of the season.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Bruins will be looking to replicate their performance from their last game, where they held the Kraken scoreless. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Boston’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p>

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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Every year, as NFL fans turn their attention to the postseason, non-playoff teams begin building for the future by hiring new head coaches.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">After Sunday's regular-season finale, a total of six NFL head coaching positions came open. We take a closer look at each position's positives and negatives.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/betus/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-699013" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/betus.gif" alt="betus" width="300" height="250" /></a>Jacksonville Jaguars</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">There is very little history, no culture of winning, and you have an owner that continues to flirt with London as a possible relocation spot. But the Jaguars head coaching position does have some very attractive qualities.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">This team is projected to have the largest amount of salary cap space, the AFC South is a winnable division, and they will go into April's draft with several high-round picks, including the No. 1 overall pick, presumably Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Los Angeles Chargers</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Chargers don't need a top five pick because they already have their young franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. There is also Joey Bosa on the defensive side of the ball.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">But the Chargers are a tenant in their new stadium, owner Dean Spanos doesn't have a good track record, and you have to compete against Patrick Mahomes twice a year for the next decade. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">One possible way to counter that is to hire Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who is currently third in </span><a href="http://bangthebook.com/nfl-odds/673135/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">online betting odds</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to get the job at +600.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atlanta Falcons</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Matt Ryan is a great quarterback, but he's aging. The Falcons also rank in the bottom five in terms of available salary cap space, and you can't make any space because of Ryan's dead cap hit.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Falcons do have the fourth pick in the draft, and they did finish this season playing strong football, but this looks like a major rebuild, and that may keep the very best coaching candidates away.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Houston Texans</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Good fans, a division there for the taking, and a superstar quarterback in Deshaun Watson make the Texans job very attractive.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">On the downside, their 2021 first- and second-round draft picks belong to the Miami Dolphins, they have very little cap space, and the defense is absolutely terrible.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Still, players like Watson don't come along very often, and he makes a rebuild much easier.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Detroit Lions</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Matthew Stafford continues to play at an elite level, even when he has nothing around him, which has been for most of his career. But his future with the franchise is in doubt, which may make the difference in a top candidate taking the job or the Lions once again taking the leftovers.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lions will pick seventh in April's draft, and rookie running back D'Andre Swift did show promise at the end of the season. But turning the Lions into a winner feels like a Herculean task.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York Jets</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite the history with the Jets, this is actually a desirable job. They have the No. 2 overall pick and the Seahawks' first- and third-round picks because of the Jamal Adams trade. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">There is tons of cap space in New York, and the Patriots are no longer the immovable force in the AFC East. The only thing left to be sorted out is the future of Sam Darnold now that Lawrence is an unlikely replacement.</span>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sportsbook</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> odds have Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll (+450) as the most likely new Jets coach.</span>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</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>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:10 PM from Chase Field in Phoenix, we have an NL West matchup between the Padres and Diamondbacks. San Diego is currently 17-18, and the Diamondbacks are 14-19. Brandon Pfaadt is starting for the Diamondbacks, and he is facing off against Michael King for the Padres.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Diamondbacks are the slight favorite on the money line at -126. Looking at the money line odds for the Padres, they are sitting at +106. You can catch this one on Fox Sports San Diego.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -126</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 8:10 ET on Saturday, May 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Diego cruised to a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a huge 4th inning, scoring four of their seven runs. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Padres were favored at -116.</p>

<p>Dylan Cease pitched well for the Padres in this one, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but did not factor in the decision. Mark Melancon got the win out of the bullpen. Slade Cecconi had a rough outing for the Diamondbacks, giving up six runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth each homered for the Padres, while Manny Machado went 1/4 with two RBIs. Tatis, Cronenworth, and Tyler Wade each scored two runs for San Diego's offense.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into today's road matchup vs. the Diamondbacks, the Padres are 17-18 overall, and they are 4.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres have won three straight games, and they are 9-8 in divisional matchups this year. San Diego's overall record is 8-12 at home compared to 9-6 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Padres are 5-8 this year, and they have dropped four straight as the underdog. San Diego is 12-10 when favored this year. The Padres' overall series record is 5-5-2, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>San Diego has been a profitable run line team overall, but bettors should be cautious when backing them at home. The Padres are just 6-14 against the run line at Petco Park this season. However, they have been a strong bet on the run line on the road, going 12-3. They have covered the run line in three straight games as the underdog and are 8-5 overall in that situation this season.</p><p>The Padres and Diamondbacks have a combined run average of 9.5 runs per game this season. San Diego has played 34 games this season, and 30 of them have had over/under lines set at less than 9 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 18-16. Today's over/under line is set at 9 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Michael King gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. King has made six starts this year and has a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 5.00. So far, he has made two quality starts and is coming off a rough outing where he gave up six earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. King has taken the loss in each of his last three outings. Opponents are batting .224 off King this season, and he has a BB/9 figure of 5.25 compared to 10 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>San Diego has been one of the best offensive teams in the league this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per game. The Padres are also 6th in the league in home runs and have the 5th best team batting average in the league at .252.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Jake Cronenworth have been two of the Padres' top hitters this season. Profar comes into the game with a batting average of .333, and Cronenworth is hitting .279, while leading the team with 25 RBIs. Cronenworth has been especially hot of late, going 13/35 in his last nine games with three homers and 11 RBIs. Profar is also on a hot streak, going 15/37 in his last 10 games.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 14-19 overall this year and trail the Dodgers by 6.5 games in the NL West. The Diamondbacks have dropped two straight games and are 4th in the division. So far, they have gone 8-7 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>The Diamondbacks have dropped three straight games as the favorite, and they are 8-7 overall when favored. As the underdog, Arizona is 6-12 this year. At home, the Diamondbacks are 8-9 compared to 6-10 on the road. Arizona's overall series record is 3-6-1, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>Arizona has been a .500 team against the run line this season, going 15-18. They are 8-9 at home against the run line, and 7-9 on the road. They have failed to cover the run line in their last two home games, and are 5-5 against the run line in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>Arizona's over/under record is 13-19 on the season, and the average over/under line for their games is 9.0 runs. The over/under line for today's game is set at 9.0 runs. The Diamondbacks have played in 11 games this season with over/under lines higher than 9.0 runs, and the under has hit in 6 of those games. Their over/under record when the line is set at 9.0 runs is 3-4, and their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game.</p><p>Arizona is starting right-hander Brandon Pfaadt today vs. the Padres, and he has made six starts this year. Pfaadt's record for the season is 1-1, and his ERA is 4.63. Looking at his overall numbers, Pfaadt has a WHIP of 1.11 and opponents are batting .244 this season. In his six starts, he has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 9.77 strikeouts per nine innings. Pfaadt's most recent outing came vs. the Mariners, where he went six innings, giving up two earned runs, and finished with 11 strikeouts. He didn't allow a homer in that outing.</p>
<p>Arizona has been one of the better offensive teams in the league so far this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 5th in the MLB. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.1 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks are also one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, but their team batting average of .246 is just 8th in the league.</p>

<p>Christian Walker has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/20 in his last six games with three homers and five RBIs. For the season, he is batting .269 with a team-high seven homers. Ketel Marte has also been a consistent hitter for the Diamondbacks, batting .308 for the season and is currently on a five-game hitting streak.</p>

San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/4/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Rangers and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Rangers in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Rangers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Rangers have gone 41-18-4 and are in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. In their division, New York is in 1st place. In their last ten games, the Rangers have gone 7-3.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, New York has gone 19-10-4. As the underdog, the Rangers have gone 8-4-2. Against the Eastern Conference, they have gone 23-12. So far this season, New York has been the favorite in 49 of their games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Rangers have a puck line record of 32-31, including going 6-4 over their last ten games. Overall, New York has 25 wins by multiple goals compared to just 16 wins by one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Rangers have a puck line record of 12-2, and their average scoring margin in those games is at +.9 goals per contest. So far, the team has been the underdog in 14 games.</p> <p>This season, New York's games have an average of 6.1 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under performance of 31-29-3.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Rangers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>The Rangers come into the game scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game, putting them 13th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 18th in the league. Coming into the game, the Rangers have a 25-11 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 16-6.</p><p>New York's leading goal scorer is Artemi Panarin. So far this season, he has 35 goals, placing him 7th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 50 assists this season.</p><p>The Hurricanes defense is currently 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.3 shots per game against Carolina. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 11th with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Igor Shesterkin gets the start and has made 41 starts this season. His record at this point is 26-13, and his save percentage is 0.907%.</p><h3>Will Carolina Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Hurricanes have gone 21-8-4, and they have won three straight games. In the Eastern Conference, Carolina is in fourth place, and they have gone 24-10 against the East. Overall, the Hurricanes are 39-19-6, and they have been favored in 57 of their 64 games.</p>

<p>Against the Metropolitan Division, Carolina has gone 12-6, and they have won three straight games when favored. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3, and they have won four of their last five games.</p></p><p>Carolina comes into the game with an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game. So far, the Hurricanes have 25 wins by more than one goal compared to 14 by just one goal. Overall, their puck line record for the season is 27-37.</p>

<p>At home, the team's puck line record is 14-19, and they have gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games at home. So far, the Hurricanes have been favored in 57 of their games, and their puck line mark as the favorite is 23-34.</p> <p>The average goal total for Carolina's games is sitting at 6.1. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Hurricanes come in with an over/under record of 27-36-1.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Rangers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Hurricanes come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 9th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. This year, the Hurricanes have recorded a 27-16 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 11-1 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for Carolina's offense is Sebastian Aho. Coming into the game he has 25 goals, ranking 37th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Aho has 43 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Hurricanes head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.3 shots per game against Carolina. So far, they are 11th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Pyotr Kochetkov has started 31 games this season. His current record stands at 17-11, and his save percentage is 0.657%.</p>

New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 2nd ranked Celtics (-591) will travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls (+436). Boston is favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is 243.5.</p>

<p>Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference and has won 3 straight games. The Celtics are 21-6 and sit atop the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Boston Have A Chance at United Center?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 21-6 on the season after a 117-108 loss to the Bulls on Thursday. Boston, who were -14.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points was well under the 240.5-point line.</p> <p>Boston led 86-82 going into the 4th quarter, but the Bulls went on a decisive 12-0 run after the score was tied at 90-90, taking a 102-90 lead and closing out the game strong, outscoring the Celtics 35-22 in the final period.</p><p>In their 117-108 loss to the Bulls, the Celtics shot just 39.2% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Jayson Tatum led the way with 31 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 36.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points, while Jaylen Brown contributed 19, scoring 11 in the 4th quarter. Tatum also had 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>The Celtics held the Bulls to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 33 and 35 points, respectively, in a 117-108 loss. Boston allowed Chicago to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>Boston allowed 19 three-pointers on 36% shooting and sent the Bulls to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Celtics finished with 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will Chicago Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 13-15 on the season with a 117-108 win over the Celtics on Thursday. Chicago, who were +9 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 225, falling short of the 240.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Chicago went on a decisive 12-0 run in the 4th quarter, breaking a 90-90 tie and taking a 102-90 lead. They outscored Boston 35-22 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls to a win over the Celtics with 36 points, hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% rate. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 57.9% from the field. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>The Bulls made 19 threes, shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. LaVine scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 9 in the 4th, while Dosunmu also added 9 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls gave up 108 points but held the Celtics to just 22 points in the 4th quarter, helping secure the win. Chicago allowed 32 points in the 2nd quarter but limited Boston to 25 points in the 1st. Overall, the Bulls held the Celtics to 39% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls allowed 14 threes but held Boston to 25% shooting from deep. The Celtics also went 18/21 from the free-throw line. Chicago recorded 45 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Tigers and Rainbow Warriors are set to face off at 11:59 ET on None. The Rainbow Warriors will host the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and Hawaii is favored by -4 at home against Pacific.</p><h3>PACIFIC TIGERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -4</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pacific Be The Talk of Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers opened their season with a solid 80-67 road win over San Jose State on Friday, November 8th. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Pacific not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Pacific led 38-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while allowing 38. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Pacific Tigers put up 80 points, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a strong 58.1% (25/43), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% (4/16) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.8% of their attempts (18/22).</p> <p>Lamar Washington and Will McClendon both contributed 14 points, with Washington also dishing out 10 assists. Elias Ralph added 14 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Josh Uduje led the team with 15 points, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Pacific's defense holding them to 67 points, the opposing team managed to draw fouls and capitalize at the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 24 for 83%. From the field, they shot 35%, making 22 of 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the team shot 44%, converting 19 of 43 two-point attempts. They struggled from three-point range, going 3 for 19 (15%). Pacific allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hawaii picked up an 80-69 win over San Jose State on Sunday, November 10th. The Rainbow Warriors were -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 149, exceeding the O/U line of 133.</p> 

<p>Hawaii trailed 38-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 46-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 80 points and shooting 54.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in large part to their 66.7% shooting on two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Tanner Christensen led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds in just 21 minutes, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. Donavan Yap and Tom Beattie each added 16 points, with Yap hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Marcus Greene also had a strong game, scoring 11 points on 5 of 6 shooting and dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Hawaii's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 30 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Hawaii's opponents shot 66%, hitting 24 of 36 two-point shots. From three-point range, they went 6/19, a 31% clip.</p>

Pacific Tigers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Kansas State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153 points.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wichita State Shockers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Wildcats fell to 6-4 on the season after a 73-70 loss to Drake on Tuesday. Kansas State was a -1.5 favorite at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Kansas State trailed 36-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 36 points while holding Drake to 27. Despite the strong finish, the Wildcats couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kansas State's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 61.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21 from three-point range. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 55% from the line, making 11 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 21 assists, with Mitch Mascari leading the way offensively, scoring 25 points on 8-of-10 shooting from three-point range, finishing 8-of-11 overall. Bennett Stirtz added 22 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, while Coleman Hawkins contributed 16 points and 5 assists, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they allowed 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Wildcats gave up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense conceded 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 11 shots, shooting 55%.</p><h3>Does Wichita State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 8-3 on the season after a surprising 74-64 home loss to Kansas City on Tuesday. The Shockers, who were -13.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Wichita State trailed 38-24 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Kansas City 40-36. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Wichita State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and 15.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they also had issues at the free-throw line, making just 54.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the Shockers with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each contributed 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. The Shockers managed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Wichita State's defense gave up 74 points while holding their opponent to 38% shooting from the field. The Shockers allowed 21 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wichita State's defense limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 13, shooting 54%.</p>

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<p>The Tigers (54-66, 28-33 away) travel to take on the Guardians (58-63, 31-28 home) in game one of this AL Central matchup. Tarik Skubal is getting the start for the Tigers while Xzavion Curry is starting for the Guardians. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians showdown at Progressive Field.</p><h3>DETROIT TIGERS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Tigers -123</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 7:15 ET on Thursday, August 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Tigers will be taking on a Guardians club that is just 4-6 over their last ten games.</li><li>As the favorite on the road, the Tigers' win streak currently stands at three games.</li><li>Xzavion Curry has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 6.30 over his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>DETROIT TIGERS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>With an overall record of 54-66, the Tigers are 3rd in the AL Central. When playing at home, they are 26-33 and 28-33. So far, Detroit has a record of 26-26 against below .500 teams and have played in 39 series, going 15-20-4.</p><p><p>Tarik Skubal takes the mound for the Detroit Tigers with a 2-2 record. He has made seven appearances this season, boasting an ERA of 4.17 and a K/9 of 10.02. His FIP is an impressive 2.09, and his OBP stands at .288.</p></p><p>Tarik Skubal's most recent outing ended after 5 1/3 innings, as the Tigers were defeated by the Red Sox, 5-2. Skubal allowed seven hits and four earned runs.</p><p>For the season, the Tigers' offense is averaging 4 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 9th in the league in scoring, with a total of 22 runs. Overall, Detroit's team batting average is .235, putting them 19th in the MLB.</p><p>Kerry Carpenter has been a key contributor to the Detroit offense this season, boasting a .286 batting average and .521 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, Carpenter has been especially impressive, leading the Tigers in hits with a .424 average.</p><h3>WILL THE CLEVELAND GUARDIANS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On an overall record of 58-63, the Guardians are 2nd in the AL Central. On the road, Cleveland has put together a record of 27-35 while going 31-28 at home. Against teams with below .500 records, the club has gone 31-31. Overall, the Guardians have played in 37 series, going 16-18-3.</p><p><p>Today marks Xzavion Curry's 31st appearance of the season, and he has a 3-1 record. His ERA is 3.39 and opponents have a .281 OBP against him. He has struck out 46 batters and his WHIP is 1.19. On the road, his ERA is 4.08 while it drops to 2.29 when he pitches at home.</p></p><p>Xzavion Curry's last start against the Rays ended in a no-decision, as he gave up five runs on six hits over five innings. Despite Curry's efforts, the Guardians ultimately fell to Tampa Bay 9-8.</p><p>Offensively, Cleveland is ranked 26th in the league with an average of 4 runs per game. When looking over their last five matchups, the Guardians averaged 5.4 runs per contest, which is 4th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Cleveland is 23rd in all of baseball, with a total of 88 home runs.</p><p>José Ramírez has been a key offensive contributor for the Guardians in 2023. The third baseman is batting .286 with 18 home runs and 66 RBIs. He has been an integral part of the team's success this season.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 8/17/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vandals versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and UC Davis is favored by -6.5 vs. Idaho.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS UC DAVIS AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Even though we have UC Davis winning straight-up, we like Idaho at +6.5.</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>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Idaho?</h3><h3>Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Vandals dropped to 2-7 on the season after an 80-56 home loss to the Tritons on Sunday. Idaho entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Idaho trailed 39-31 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 41. The Vandals will need to regroup as they look to turn their season around.</p><p>Idaho managed just 56 points in their last game, shooting 39.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, thanks largely to their 42.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 28 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on just 34.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Vandals hit only 4 of 9 attempts, a 44.4% rate. Tyler Mrus was a standout from three-point range, hitting 6 of 7 shots, while Tyler McGhie added 5 threes on 11 attempts. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and McGhie both scored 21 points, with Tait-Jones shooting 8 of 9 from the field.</p><p>Idaho's defense gave up 80 points, with their opponent shooting 39% from the field on 20 of 51 attempts. They held them to 34% shooting on two-pointers, with just 8 makes on 23 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho's opponent hit 12 of 28 threes, shooting 42%. They also went 4 of 9 from the free-throw line, shooting 44%. Idaho allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>UC Davis Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aggies improved to 5-4 on the season with a 69-62 road win over Sacramento State on Saturday, December 14th. UC Davis entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 35-32 at halftime, the Aggies outscored the Hornets 34-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>UC Davis put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.7% (4/15) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.1%.</p> <p>Pablo Tamba led the way with 18 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while Jacob Holt added 17 points despite going 1-of-7 from three. Julian Vaughns hit 3-of-4 from deep, finishing with 15 points, and Leo DeBruhl and Ty Johnson each contributed 14 points.</p><p>UC Davis held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Aggies gave up 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Davis limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9, shooting 69%.</p>

Idaho Vandals vs UC Davis Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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