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<p>Looking to win big? The Gaels and Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Colgate being favored by -4.5 over Iona.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Iona?</h3><p>Iona improved to 3-8 on the season with a 72-63 win over Saint Peter's on Sunday. The Gaels, +1 underdogs at home, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.</p> <p>After leading 32-23 at halftime, Iona scored 40 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 40 points. Despite the defensive lapses, the Gaels’ offense was enough to secure the win.</p><p>Marcus Randolph led the way for Iona with 29 points and 4 made threes, shooting 44.4% from deep in their last game. Dejour Reaves added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while James Patterson contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Iona shot 42% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from three-point range, and hit 24 free throws at a 68.6% rate. They grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, with Randolph and Reaves each dishing out 2 assists.</p><p>Even with Iona's defense giving up 24 points from the free-throw line, they still held their opponent to 63 points. The Gaels allowed a 42% shooting performance, with their opponents hitting 21 of 50 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iona's defense limited their opponents to 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 46%, converting 15 of 32 two-point attempts.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Raiders?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Colgate improved to 2-9 on the season with a 65-60 win over Vermont on Sunday. The Raiders were +1.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Colgate held a 28-26 lead at halftime and outscored Vermont 37-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 49.1%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. He shot 72.7% overall. TJ Hurley added 19 points, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques contributed 17 points, making 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Colgate's defense held their opponents to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field with 22 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition went 15/30, hitting 50% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team managed to connect on 7 of 23 attempts, shooting 30%. Colgate also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. The Raiders gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Capitals are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Sabres in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sabres.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+157)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Buffalo Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres dropped to 11-14-4 this season. Buffalo took an early lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second period.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres failed to cover. All of Buffalo’s scoring came in the first period, while the Red Wings scored both of their goals in the second.</p><p>Buffalo's offense came up empty in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring their only goal on a shorthanded effort in the first period. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but failed to find the net again, with 13 giveaways adding to their struggles.</p> <p>Tuch took five shots on goal, but none of his teammates managed to score. Buffalo was shut out on the power play and didn't score in the second or third periods.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both coming on power plays in the second period. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recorded 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also tallied 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Are Washington Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Washington’s latest game was a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, bringing their record to 20-6-2. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0, Washington scored twice in the first period to take the lead. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including one with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season with a power-play strike just 44 seconds into the game. Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal, coming at the 19:49 mark of the first period. The Capitals were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, finishing with 21 shots on goal.</p> <p>Washington recorded 15 giveaways and picked up 3 assists, including Dylan Strome’s 13th of the season. John Carlson added his 7th assist, while Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after allowing three straight goals in their previous game, including two in the 2nd period and one more in the 3rd. Goalie Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense will need to tighten up, as they've given up 44 shots on goal and recorded just 2 takeaways.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearcats and Black Knights. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Black Knights at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Army is favored by -4.5 at home against Binghamton.</p><h3>BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Christl Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Black Knights.</li><li>Even though we have Army winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Binghamton Shock Everyone at Christl Arena?</h3><p>Binghamton improved to 4-6 on the season with a narrow 62-60 win over Mercyhurst on Wednesday. The Bearcats, who were -6 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points (122) fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 28-24 at halftime, Binghamton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Mercyhurst 38-32 to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, Binghamton's offense put up 62 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. They connected on 31.2% of their threes, hitting 5 of 16 attempts, and went 13 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 65%.</p> <p>Chris Walker hit 3 of 6 from deep, finishing with 17 points and 5 assists. Tymu Chenery added 19 points, despite shooting 1 for 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Binghamton's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bearcats gave up 17 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 65%, making 13 of 20 attempts. Binghamton also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Black Knights Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Army fell to 3-5 on the season after a 75-60 road loss to George Washington on Friday, December 13th. Entering the game as +10 point underdogs, the Black Knights not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Army trailed 35-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Army's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 30 three-point attempts for 16.7%. Their overall field goal percentage was 37.3%, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 54.1% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Josh Scovens led the team with 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Trey Moss added 19 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes. AJ Allenspach contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Rafael Castro was also efficient, making 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 12 rebounds.</p><p>Army's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 13 made threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 56%, hitting 13 of 23 two-point attempts. Army also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 66%.</p>

Binghamton Bearcats vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Staggered start times once again mean hockey all day with the NHL Playoffs on Sunday May 23. We’ve got a lot to look forward to on the ice, as a couple of series could come to a close. Colorado is up 3-0 on St. Louis and Boston is up 3-1 on Washington. That Bruins/Capitals game will actually be the one in the spotlight with this preview, as Washington looks to avoid elimination.

The Bruins are favored in the -130 range at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a> with a total of 5.5 for Game 5 on Sunday. Washington will be in the cornered rat spot of staring down the barrel of the offseason. A loss will send Washington to the golf course and send Boston on to the second round. Will that be enough for the Capitals to play at their best and extend the series?

Let’s take a look at this one and see which side or which part of the total to take.
<h2><strong><u>Boston Bruins</u></strong></h2>
The Bruins were simply dominant in Game 4. They had 1.93 xGF at 5-v-5 to just 0.67 xGF for Washington. Even though Boston only won the game 1-0 at full strength and had to rely on special teams goals for the 4-1 victory, the Bruins were clearly and decidedly the better team at the most common game state.

Boston had nine high-danger scoring chances to just one for Washington. One of the concerns for the Capitals after the first two games of the series was how they would do on the road because Boston had the last line change and got the preferred matchups. In Game 3, it wasn’t as big of a deal and Washington took the game to overtime before losing in overtime.

In Game 4, however, Boston completely controlled the play. It was a dominant performance and one where Samsonov actually kept Washington in the game for as long as possible. The Capitals just didn’t reciprocate. Boston goes into Game 4 holding all of the cards. The high hit on Kevan Miller from Dmitry Orlov did leave Boston a defenseman short, but also felt like a turning point in the series.

The Capitals were more about trying to get revenge and push around the Bruins than scoring goals. The game got chippy. The game got physical. That’s what Boston wants. Washington is more of a finesse team. If the Bruins can make Game 5 play out in a similar way, they should be able to finish off the series.

It doesn’t hurt to have Tuukka Rask as the last line of defense. Rask has allowed just nine goals in four games in this series with a 1.99 GAA and a .930 SV%. The Bruins had no questions in net coming intot he season and it has been evident thus far.
<h2><strong><u>Washington Capitals</u></strong></h2>
The Capitals will go down swinging. The question is whether it happens on the scoreboard or with their style of play. Boston got under Washington’s skin in a big way in Game 4. Hits were being thrown all over the place and the Capitals seemed more focused on inflicting punishment than getting even in the series. A three-goal third from Boston sealed a home sweep for the Bruins and now the Capitals go back home one game from elimination.

The Capitals simply have to find a way to generate more offense. Washington trails by 20 in high-danger scoring chances, which is not what you would expect to see from a team that ranked 13th in that department during the regular season. Washington was actually +53 in high-danger chance differential. Boston was only +7, but the Bruins allowed the sixth-fewest high-danger chances.

Washington has to get more pucks to the net from high-percentage scoring areas, which is easier said than done. A fundamental change needs to take place in Game 5, otherwise Washington will see the season end. Maybe we should have seen this coming, as for all of Washington’s talent, ranking 19th in scoring chances at 5-v-5 isn’t good enough.

It does sting that Washington has already played three goaltenders in this series. Vitek Vanacek only made it 13 minutes and 10 seconds into Game 1 before leaving hurt. Craig Anderson started Game 2 and stopped 44 of 48 shots. He stopped 21 of 22 in Game 1. Anderson did not start Game 3 and that put Ilya Samsonov into the fire. Samsonov has allowed seven goals on 80 shots, so he hasn’t been the problem, but with how Washington has played offensively, his margin for error is limited.
<h2><strong><u>Capitals vs. Bruins Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
In this one, you have to give the edge to the Bruins until proven otherwise. Washington has done very little at 5-v-5 in this series. The Capitals are only 3-for-17 on the power play. That won’t get it done. Special teams have failed Washington as much as the 5-v-5 play. Boston is on the doorstep with the better goaltender and the better performance in this series thus far.

<strong>Pick: Boston Bruins</strong>

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<p>Betting on today's Kings and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>The Capitals 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 Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 19-9-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 until Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles had a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but the Blackhawks scored three times in the final frame. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, with Phillip Danault adding the other goal.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings took 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.</p><p>Los Angeles appeared to be in control with a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd period, but their defense gave up the tying goal to Chicago with just 31 seconds left. The Kings also allowed three shootout goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Will the Capitals Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals are now 22-8-2 this season. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 1-1 and Brandon Duhaime giving them a brief lead.</p><p>After falling behind early, Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal just 11 seconds before the first period ended. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s score.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Carolina, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense allowed 44 shots on goal. The Capitals also had 16 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will take on the San Antonio Spurs in a Southwest Division matchup. The Spurs (-247) are 6.5 point favorites over the Grizzlies (+199). Memphis has lost four straight and is 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 23-47, while San Antonio is last in the West at 15-54.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and can be seen on BSSW. The over/under line for the game is set at 218 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-100 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Vassell finishing with Devin Vassell points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Grizzlies Secure a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>This season, the Grizzlies have gone 33-36-1 on the over/under, and they are currently on a streak of four straight games going over the O/U line. Today's line is set at 218 points, and Memphis has had an average O/U line of 221.5 points this season.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Warriors, the Grizzlies lost by a score of 137-116. The O/U line for that game was 219.5 points. Memphis was a 11.5-point underdog in that game, and they are now 4- straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>For the season, the Grizzlies are 23-47 and are in 13th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 13-32 and 7-7 against teams in their own division.</p>

<p>On the road, the Grizzlies are 15-20 straight-up and 20-15 against the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog is 29-25, and they are 17-37 as the underdog this season.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Grizzlies are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, averaging just 106 points per game (30th). In terms of field goal percentage, Memphis is 30th in the NBA at 43%. However, they have been able to get up a lot of three-point attempts, ranking 5th in the league at 38.5 per game.</p>

<p>On the road, the Grizzlies are averaging 108.7 points per game compared to 103.3 at home. So far this season, Memphis has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 21.4% of their games.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Grizzlies are 16th in the league at 98 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, Memphis is 29th in the NBA at 50%. Overall, they are 29th in true shooting percentage.</p><p>At present, the Grizzlies' defense is ranked 12th, allowing 112.8 points per game. The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>San Antonio is 15-54 this season and are 6.5-point favorites against the Grizzlies. In the Western Conference, the Spurs are 15th and have a 9-32 record against other Western Conference teams.</p>

<p>This season, the Spurs have been favored in just six games, going 5-1 in those contests. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +13.3 points per game.</p>

<p>San Antonio's ATS record for the season is 35-34, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 17-16 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -5.1 PPG.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Spurs lost to the Mavericks by a score of 113-107. However, they covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for the game was 236 points.</p>

<p>The Spurs have gone 34-34-1 on the O/U this season, with an average combined scoring total of 231.9 points per game. Today's line of 218 points is lower than all of their previous games.</p><p>When playing at home, the Spurs are averaging 114.1 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112.3 points per game. San Antonio has outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.4% of their games this season.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, the Spurs are 3rd in the NBA at 101.1 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, San Antonio is 24th in the league at 46%. They are also 26th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>San Antonio is 19th in two-point shooting percentage at 53% and 28th in three-point shooting at 34%. Overall, they are 15th in three-pointers made per game at 12.6.</p><p>The Spurs' defense is presently ranked 25th in the league, allowing an average of 119.7 points per contest. San Antonio's defense is currently forcing 14.4 turnovers per game, which is 28th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 3rd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.4 rejections per game.</p>

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