<p>The Red Sox and Astros face off in an AL matchup at 7:10 PM ET at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. Houston is currently 1st in the AL West with a record of 59-55, while the Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East at 61-52.</p>

<p>The over/under line for Friday's game is at 9.5 runs, and the Red Sox are favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -130 compared to the Astros at +110. Today's starting pitching matchup features Ronel Blanco for the Astros and Tanner Houck for the Red Sox. Boston is currently on a two-game winning streak.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -130</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Friday, August 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Astros to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Rangers with a 6-4 win on the road. Leading up to the game, the Astros were the slight favorite at -131 on the money line. It was a big 1st inning for the Astros, as they got on the board with a run and added another three runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Yusei Kikuchi put together a good start for the Astros, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just two runs on four hits. He also issued three walks and struck out eight Rangers batters. Victor Caratini had only two hits, but one of them was a home run, and the Astros scored three runs in the 3rd.</p><p>Houston hits the road with an overall record of 59-55, which has them tied with the Mariners for the AL West lead. The Astros are 21-18 against other teams in the AL West and have won two straight games. Their two-game winning streak comes after dropping the final game of their series vs. the Rangers.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Astros are 27-29 this season compared to 32-26 at home. So far, they have been an even 11-11 as the road underdog. Houston's overall series record is 20-16-1 this season, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Astros have been a .500 team at 57-57, but they have been a bit better on the road at 30-26. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and have a scoring margin of -0.1 runs per game away from home. The Astros have been a run line favorite in 84 of their games and are 38-46 in those contests.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their season average of 8.7 runs per game. This season, Houston's over/under record is 45-65, and their average over/under line is set at 9 runs. When the line is set at 9.5 runs, the Astros have gone over the total in just two of six games. Overall, 87.7% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 9.5 runs.</p><p>Houston is sending Ronel Blanco to the mound today vs. the Red Sox, and he comes in with a record of 9-6 and an ERA of 2.98. Blanco has made 21 starts this year and has one complete game shutout. In his last outing, Blanco took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Looking back over his last four starts, Blanco has taken the loss in three of them. He has allowed at least one homer in each of his last four outings. Blanco's ERA at home is 3.36, compared to 2.94 on the road.</p><p>Yainer Diaz has been red hot for the Astros, going 14/31 in his last eight games with a home run and two RBIs. For the season, he is batting .300 with 10 homers, which is 6th in the MLB. Yordan Alvarez has also been swinging a good bat of late, going 9/29 in his last eight games with two homers and three RBIs. Alvarez is 11th in the league with 22 homers this season.</p>

<p>Alvarez and Diaz are not the only Astros players with good power numbers, as Kyle Tucker has 19 homers this season and is batting .266. He has also been patient at the plate, leading the team with a .395 on-base percentage. The Astros are 3rd in the league in strikeouts per game and are 3rd in team batting average.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston closed out their series vs. the Royals with an 8-4 loss. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were the +119 underdog on the money line. Things started off well for the Red Sox, as they got on the board with a three-run 3rd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Royals scored four times in the bottom of the third.</p>

<p>Kutter Crawford got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on five hits. Romy Gonzalez had a big game at the plate, going 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Boston opens their series vs. the Astros at home, and they are 5.5 games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. Overall, the Red Sox are 61-52, and they are 14-13 in AL East matchups. The Red Sox are coming off winning their series vs. the Royals, taking two of three games.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 27-28 this season compared to 34-24 on the road. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 32-22, and they are 29-30 as the underdog. Boston's overall series record is 19-13-5, and they have won three straight series.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Red Sox have been a better bet on the road than at home this season. Boston is 33-25 against the run line on the road, compared to 21-34 at home. The Red Sox have a run differential of +0.3 runs per game overall, but that number drops to -0.3 runs per game at Fenway Park.</p><p>The Red Sox have been on a roll offensively, with their games going over the total in six straight contests. On the season, Boston's games have averaged 9.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 59-48. The over/under line for today's game against the Astros is set at 9.5 runs, which is slightly higher than their season average of 9 runs per game. So far this season, 10.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Tanner Houck will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rangers, as he gets the start for the Red Sox today. Against the Rangers, he gave up six earned runs in five innings of work, taking the loss. Looking back over his last three starts, Houck has given up at least four earned runs in each outing. Overall, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 8-8, along with an ERA of 3.09. Opponents have a batting average of .226 vs. Houck this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 2.35 walks compared to 8.26 strikeouts.</p><p>Rafael Devers has been the Red Sox's top power threat this season, as his 25 home runs are the best on the team and 8th in the league. He is also batting a team-high .304 and has driven in 70 runs, which is 15th best in the MLB. Over his last 10 games, Devers has gone 16/42 (.381) with two homers and six RBIs. Jarren Duran has also been a key power threat for the Red Sox, as he has 14 homers and is batting .292.</p>

<p>Boston comes into the game with the league's top OPS at .774 and are also the top team in terms of batting average. Overall, they are 4th in the league in runs scored and are averaging 5.3 runs per game on the road. As a team, they are also one of the best home run hitting teams in the league.</p>

Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 8/9/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (15-25) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (23-17) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks are currently favored by 11 points and have won three straight games, while the 76ers have lost five in a row.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 223 points.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +11</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 7:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-133 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the 76ers Lock in a Win at Milwaukee?</h3><p>The 76ers fell to 15-25 on the season after a 115-102 loss to the Pacers on Saturday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 224.5-point line.</p> <p>Philadelphia went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 61-57 to 72-57. However, the Pacers responded, outscoring the 76ers 28-21 in the 3rd quarter and 26-22 in the 4th, pulling away for the win.</p><p>In their 115-102 loss to the Pacers, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 42.7% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 28 points, adding 10 in the 2nd quarter, while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Council IV each contributed 18 points.</p> <p>Oubre hit 3 threes at a 50% clip, and Council added 9 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Council also scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, tying Maxey for the team lead in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the 76ers struggled to contain the Pacers, allowing 115 points on 53% shooting. Indiana put up 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while their biggest output came in the 2nd with 33 points. Philadelphia did manage to limit the damage in the 4th, giving up 26 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers held the Pacers to 11 threes on 32% shooting. Indiana also went 16/23 from the free-throw line. Philadelphia gave up 14 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Milwaukee improved to 23-17 on the season with a 130-112 win over the Raptors on Friday. The Bucks, favored by 11 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 242 points went over the 233.5-point line.</p> <p>Milwaukee jumped out to a 37-22 lead after the 1st quarter. The teams played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, with the Bucks holding a 107-91 lead going into the 4th. A 10-0 run by Milwaukee extended the score from 107-88 to 117-88, and they closed out the game by outscoring Toronto 23-21 in the final quarter.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 130-112 win over the Raptors, scoring 35 points and grabbing 13 rebounds while shooting 60% from the field. Damian Lillard added 26 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip, and dished out 8 assists.</p> <p>Milwaukee shot 51.9% from the field and 41.9% from three, making 13 threes in the game. Giannis scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Lillard added 12 in the 1st and another 10 in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 21 points, respectively, to help secure the win. However, they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 35 and 34 points. Overall, Milwaukee allowed the Raptors to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Bucks excelled at defending the three-point line, holding Toronto to just 8 made threes on 23% shooting. Milwaukee sent the Raptors to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 18. The Bucks also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/19/25

<p>At 9:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings will travel to take on the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. The Kings are currently 7.5-point underdogs and +249 on the moneyline. Sacramento is 23-20 on the season and has won three straight games. The Nuggets are 27-16 and have also won three straight. Denver is favored by 7.5 and -307 on the moneyline.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is currently set at 240.5 points.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-131 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kings Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 23-20 on the season with a 123-117 win over the Warriors on Wednesday. Sacramento was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by six. The game’s total of 240 points went over the 231.5-point line.</p> <p>After falling behind 65-48 at halftime, the Kings turned things around with a 37-20 third quarter. They went on a 14-0 run, taking the score from 85-76 to 90-85, and outscored the Warriors 38-32 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>DeMar DeRozan's 32 points and 57.1% shooting led the Kings to a win over the Warriors, with DeRozan hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Domantas Sabonis added 26 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 66.7% and also making 2 threes at 50%. Malik Monk contributed 20 points, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 28.6% of his threes.</p> <p>The Kings shot 50.6% from the field and 36.7% from three, making 11 threes overall. DeRozan scored 19 points in the 3rd quarter, while Monk and De'Aaron Fox added 9 and 8 points respectively in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 41 points, the Kings' defense tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 117 points on 46% shooting from the Warriors.</p> <p>Sacramento struggled to defend the three, with Golden State hitting 22 threes at a 45% clip. The Kings sent the Warriors to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Kings recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will Denver Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a dominant 144-109 win over the 76ers on Tuesday, the Nuggets improved to 27-16 on the season. Playing at home, Denver entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 253, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 233.</p> <p>Denver took control early, leading 35-27 after the 1st quarter and 42-40 in the 2nd. They pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 40-27, and finished strong by holding Philadelphia to just 15 points in the 4th. A key 12-0 run extended their lead from 124-104 to 136-104.</p><p>The Nuggets put up 144 points in their win over the 76ers, shooting 61.2% from the field and hitting 16 threes at a 51.6% clip. Nikola Jokic led the way with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Julian Strawther added 23 points, including 14 in the 2nd quarter, and Christian Braun contributed 20 points, scoring 8 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 40 points, the Nuggets tightened up defensively in the 4th, giving up just 15 points to secure a 144-109 win over the 76ers. Overall, Denver held Philadelphia to 109 points on 45% shooting.</p> <p>The Nuggets sent the 76ers to the line only 8 times, where they made 6 free throws. Denver also grabbed 37 defensive rebounds while giving up 8 offensive boards. They added 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Great Danes and Bearcats face off at 6:07 ET on ESPN+. The Bearcats are hosting the game at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY. This America East conference matchup has an over/under of 155 points, and Binghamton is favored to win by -2 at home vs. Albany.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats -2</p><p>This game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) at 6:07 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Great Danes Offense Score Enough in Binghamton?</h3><p>Albany has been a much better team at home this season, going 5-3 compared to 5-9 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +1.8, while it is -4.0 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Great Danes are 3-11 this season. They have been the underdog in 14 of their 23 games, going 11-12 overall.</p><p>As the underdog, Albany has gone just 5-9 against the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-7 and they are 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Great Danes have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Albany's over/under record this season is 13-7-2 and today's line of 155 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (150.3). Their last three games have an average scoring total of 173 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-3-1.</p><p>Albany's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. UMBC, finishing the game with a total of 102 points. Their season average is now 78.9 points per game. Offensively, the Great Danes have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 222nd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 305th in percentage and 191st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Facing Binghamton, Albany aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 79.0 points allowed per game (304th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.9 threes per game vs. Binghamton. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.2%.</p><h3>Does Binghamton Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Vermont by a score of 62-49, Binghamton will look to bounce back as they return home, where they are 5-2 this season. They are also a perfect 6-0 when favored this year.</p>

<p>So far this season, Binghamton has a record of 10-11, including a mark of 2-6 in America East play. At home, they have been outscoring opponents by an average of 2.3 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Binghamton has gone 4-2 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 9-10. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bearcats are 7-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 155 is higher than the average over/under line in Binghamton's games this season (142.9). So far, 19 of their 21 games have had lower over/under lines than today's total. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 117 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Binghamton offense tallied 49 points in a matchup against Vermont. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.7%, and they made 5 threes. In terms of offense, the Bearcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 156th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 392nd in percentage and 346th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Bearcats' defense is ranked 171st in the country at 72.0 points per contest. Against Vermont in their most recent game, the Binghamton defense gave up a total of 62 points while allowing Vermont to hit 42% of their shots.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Binghamton Bearcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Explorers and Bonnies. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bonnies at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored by -11.5 to win at home against La Salle.</p><h3>LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Even though we have St. Bonaventure winning straight-up, we like La Salle at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Explorers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>La Salle fell to 7-7 on the season after a 79-68 home loss to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. The Explorers entered the game as +2 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>La Salle trailed 40-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>La Salle's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 47%. They hit 75% of their free throws, going 6 for 8 from the line, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, finishing with 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Corey McKeithan led the Explorers with 24 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from deep (5/10). Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each contributed 20 points, with Dawson shooting 60% from three and Edwards hitting 57.1% from beyond the arc.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 79 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field. The Explorers allowed 27 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, La Salle allowed 19 two-point field goals on 40 attempts (47%) and 8 three-pointers on 26 attempts (30%). They also sent their opponents to the line 8 times, where they made 6 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Does St. Bonaventure Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bonnies dropped to 13-2 on the season after a 73-68 loss to Saint Louis on Wednesday. St. Bonaventure went into the game as +3.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-28 at halftime, the Bonnies scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39. The total points for the game ended just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range (4/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, and they hit 85.7% of their free throws (12/14). The Bonnies grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p> <p>Gibson Jimerson led the way with 28 points, shooting 60.0% overall and 54.5% from deep (6/11). Chance Moore added 23 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 40.0% of his threes (2/5). Noel Brown was efficient inside, shooting 72.7% from the field.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's defense couldn't contain their opponent, allowing 73 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Bonnies struggled especially inside, where they gave up 66% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. Bonaventure's defense allowed 13 threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p>

La Salle Explorers vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Penguins face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins are hosting the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Red Wings in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>With the Penguins being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Red Wings Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Red Wings are 34-27-6 and currently sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference standings. In the Atlantic Division, Detroit is in 5th place. Over their last ten games, the Red Wings have gone just 3-7, and they have lost four straight road games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Detroit has gone 20-22-2 on the year. In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Red Wings have gone 18-18. For the season, Detroit has 74 points.</p></p><p>On the season, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 37-30, including going 17-15 on the road. In their last ten road games, Detroit's puck line record is just 2-8. So far this year, the team's average scoring margin on the road is -.4 goals per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 29-15, and their average scoring margin in those games is -.2 goals per contest. In their last five games, Detroit has gone just 1-4 vs. the puck line, and they have lost five straight games vs. the puck line on the road.</p> <p>The average goal total for Detroit's games is sitting at 6.7. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Red Wings come in with an over/under record of 37-30-0.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Red Wings are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Red Wings offense is 5th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the NHL.</p><p>Detroit's leading scorer is Dylan Larkin. So far, he has 26 goals which is 36th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Larkin has 28 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins are currently 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.2 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Alex Lyon gets the start and has made 33 starts this season. His record at this point is 18-14, and his save percentage is 0.745%.</p><h3>Does Pittsburgh Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Penguins have gone 17-13-4 and have been favored in 41 of their 66 games. In the Eastern Conference, Pittsburgh is currently 13th with a record of 29-28-9. Against other teams in the Metropolitan Division, the Penguins are 8-10 this year.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Pittsburgh has gone just 2-8 and have lost six straight games as the underdog. In their last five games, the Penguins have only won once, and they are 1-4 over their previous five games. Overall, Pittsburgh has 67 points this year.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Penguins have a puck line record of 15-19 and an average scoring margin of +.1 goals per game. So far, they have 20 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Overall, Pittsburgh's puck line record is 30-36, and they have gone 1-4 against the puck line in their last five games. Against the puck line as the favorite, the Penguins are 16-25.</p> <p>This season, Pittsburgh's games have an average of 5.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.3. The Penguins come in with an over/under performance of 26-35-5.</p><p>Although Detroit has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>The Penguins come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 25th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 6th in the league. Pittsburgh's offense comes into the game ranked 27th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 25th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Pittsburgh's offense is Sidney Crosby. Coming into the game he has 32 goals, ranking 18th in the NHL. Crosby also comes into the game with 34 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Penguins head into the game ranked 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.2 shots per game against Pittsburgh. So far, they are 1st in shutouts, achieving 7 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Alex Nedeljkovic has started 19 games this season. His current record stands at 9-6, and his save percentage is 0.573%.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 3/17/24

<p>The Bruins and Panthers are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ABC. The Panthers will host the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Panthers are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Bruins.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Bruins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+154)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Bruins Make it Happen in Sunrise?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved above .500 to 20-19-5. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Both goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting Seattle to 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Boston’s offense struck early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, coming on a power play at the 10:03 mark of the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but didn’t score after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists on their two goals.</p><p>Jeremy Swayman turned aside all 23 shots he faced, posting a 100% save percentage and leading the Bruins to a 2-0 shutout victory over the Kraken. Boston's defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Will Florida Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Florida improved to 25-15-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 6 goals falling just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Panthers in the win. They led 2-0 before Dallas tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put Florida back on top for good.</p><p>A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th, an empty-netter, in Florida’s 4-2 victory over Dallas. The Panthers also saw Evan Rodrigues score for the third time this year, and Matthew Tkachuk added a second-period goal, his third of the season.</p> <p>Reinhart picked up his 11th assist on Rodrigues’ goal, and Tomás Nosek earned his first assist on Greer’s goal. The Panthers fired 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Florida had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers gave up two goals in the 2nd period but shut out the Stars in the 1st and 3rd. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

College Basketball

March Madness Betting -- Looking at whether #1 Gonzaga has chance to roll over Creighton

NCAA Tournament Picks -- Sweet Sixteen: Syracuse is in 'the zone' and Houston may have a problem

March Madness Betting -- Oral Roberts poses imminent danger to Arkansas in Sweet Sixteen

College Basketball Betting -- Baylor and Villanova: Who'll budge first?

Oregon vs. USC Sweet 16 Pick and Preview 3/28/21

UCLA vs. Alabama Sweet 16 Pick and Preview 3/28/21

Florida State vs. Michigan Sweet 16 Pick and Preview 3/28/21

Creighton vs. Gonzaga Sweet 16 Pick and Preview 3/28/21

Syracuse vs. Houston Sweet 16 Pick and Preview 3/27/21

Oral Roberts vs. Arkansas Sweet 16 Pick and Preview 3/27/21

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Flyers? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Dayton is favored by -5.5 vs. Saint Joseph's in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dayton Flyers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hawks Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Joseph's improved to 12-7 on the season with a 78-61 road win over Davidson on Tuesday. The Hawks entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 43-27 at halftime, and maintained their lead by scoring 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, with 17 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 25 points, while Xzayvier Brown added 20 points and 6 assists. Erik Reynolds II contributed 17 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes at a 55.6% rate.</p><p>Saint Joseph's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the opponent shot 50%, hitting 22 of 44. From beyond the arc, they were limited to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, shooting 20%. They also went 5/6 from the free-throw line, shooting 83%. Saint Joseph's gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flyers improved to 12-6 this season with an 82-62 road win over Duquesne on Tuesday. Dayton entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>Dayton took control early, leading 44-25 at halftime. They scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37, showing some defensive lapses after the break.</p><p>Dayton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 58.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, thanks in part to their 56.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Enoch Cheeks led the way with 23 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Javon Bennett added 16 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep. The Flyers dished out 25 assists as a team, with 10 offensive rebounds to help keep possessions alive.</p><p>Dayton's defense held their opponent to 62 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 made field goals on 49 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dayton's defense gave up 10 threes on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. Dayton also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 10, shooting 52%.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canucks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canucks on the moneyline (+143)</li><li>The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Oilers Find a Way to Win in Vancouver?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 29-13-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>Edmonton’s four goals came from different players, and they led 2-0 before Calgary tied it up. Zach Hyman broke the tie with a goal in the third period, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Edmonton's offense fired 31 shots on goal and found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season and later added two assists, bringing his total to 8 assists this year. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal on a power play, following his 2nd assist earlier in the game.</p> <p>The Oilers scored twice in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added two more in the third, including a last-second empty-netter by Mattias Janmark, his 2nd goal of the season. Edmonton had 10 giveaways and recorded 6 assists on their four goals.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 19 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the second and third periods, with one being a power-play goal.</p><h3>Will the Canucks Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Vancouver improved to 19-15-10 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored by -1.5 goals and didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the second period, the Canucks tied it up with a goal from Pius Suter at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, but the Sharks tied it again before Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his third and fourth of the season. He scored at the 14:41 mark of the second period to tie the game 1-1 and later netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver fired 27 shots on goal but went scoreless in the first period. They tallied once in the second and added two more in the third. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and the tying goal at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen had 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Orioles (101-60, 49-31 home) will host the Red Sox (77-84, 38-42 away) in game four of this AL East series. Starting for the Orioles is Kyle Bradish, while the Red Sox are giving the ball to Tanner Houck. Read on to see my pick for this showdown between Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 3:05 ET on Sunday, October 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>The Red Sox will be taking on a Orioles club that is just 4-6 vs. the runline in their past ten games.</li><li>As the road favorite, the Red Sox's runline win streak currently stands at three games.</li><li>The Red Sox have gone 1-2 in Kyle Bradish's last three starts.</li></ul><h3>BOSTON RED SOX HAVE STRUGGLED AGAINST THE AL EAST</h3><p>On a record of 77-84, the Red Sox find themselves in 5th place in the AL East. When playing away from home, Boston is just 38-42 and come into the game with an overall series record of 23-24-4.</p><p><p>Today marks Tanner Houck's 21st outing of the season, and his record stands at 5-10. His ERA is 5.31, with an OBP allowed of .330. He has struck out 93 batters thus far and holds a WHIP of 1.41. On the road, his ERA is 4.93, while it is 6.19 at home.</p></p><p>The Red Sox were defeated by the Rays 9-7 in Tanner Houck's most recent start, where he was pulled after giving up six earned runs on 10 hits.</p><p>As a team, Boston has scuffled at the plate over their last ten games, with a combined batting average of just .194. Compared to other teams, this is just 26th in that span. When looking at the team's power numbers, they have a season-long slugging percentage of .426% while going deep a total of 182 times (17th). Overall, the Red Sox are 10th in the MLB at 4.8 runs per contest.</p><p>The Red Sox's offensive leader, Rafael Devers, has been a force to be reckoned with in 2023. His batting average of .271 is the highest on the team, and his .501 SLG% and .350 OBP are both impressive figures.</p><h3>WILL THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Orioles enter today's action with an overall record of 101-60, putting them in first place in the AL East. So far, they have put together a 49-31 record at home and 52-29. Baltimore's overall series record stands at 31-14-5.</p><p><p>Kyle Bradish will take the mound for the Orioles with a 12-7 record. He has made 29 appearances this season, boasting an ERA of 2.86 and a batting average allowed of .215. His opponents have walked 43 times and struck out 163 times against him, resulting in a WHIP of 1.05 and SLG allowed of .330.</p></p><p>In his latest start, Kyle Bradish earned the win in a 1-0 shutout of the Nationals. The right-hander tossed eight innings of three-hit ball, registering a quality start and keeping Washington off the board.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles' has gone deep 183 times, placing them 16th in the league. Over Baltimore's previous five games, they are 21st in runs scored, with their season average of 5 runs per game putting them 6th in the league. The Orioles' overall team batting average stands at .256 along with an OBP of .321.</p><p>Gunnar Henderson has been one of the Orioles' most productive hitters in 2023. He currently holds a .257 batting average, with 82 RBIs and 28 home runs.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 10/1/23

<p>The Wolves and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147 points, and Tennessee Tech is favored by -5.5 vs. West Georgia.</p><h3>WEST GEORGIA WOLVES VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hooper Eblen Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-57 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wolves Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wolves faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 6th, as they took on Georgia Tech on the road. West Georgia came into the game as +23.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 85-62. Despite the loss, they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 50-29 in the first half, the Wolves played a more competitive second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game landed right on the O/U line of 147.</p><p>West Georgia struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.6% from the field and 34% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, though they did hit 44.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 18 three-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wolves shot 55.6%, making 10 of 18 attempts. They also managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 11 assists. Javian McCollum led the way with 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>West Georgia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. They particularly had trouble defending inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (26/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Georgia held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 of those attempts for 70%. On the boards, West Georgia gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Tennessee Tech Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Golden Eagles dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 83-78 to Georgia. Tennessee Tech, who entered the game as +24 point underdogs, kept things much closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-38 at halftime, the Golden Eagles scored 40 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 141.</p><p>Tennessee Tech's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 39.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 28 attempts, while shooting 57.6% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Asa Newell led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Mekhi Cameron added 21 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Dakota Leffew knocked down 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 18 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Despite Tennessee Tech's defensive struggles, allowing 83 points on 51% shooting, they did manage to limit their opponent's three-point success, holding them to 22% from beyond the arc with just 4 made threes.</p> <p>The Golden Eagles also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 61%. Tennessee Tech gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

West Georgia Wolves vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

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.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
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.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Rebels face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Rebels are hosting the game at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Ole Miss is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Texas A&M.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ole Miss Rebels -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLE MISS REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Rebels.</li><li>Not only will Ole Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Texas A&M Be The Talk of The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss?</h3><h3>Texas A&M Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas A&M improved to 14-4 on the season with a 68-57 home win over LSU on Saturday, January 18th. The Aggies were -11.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After a 30-30 tie at halftime, A&M outscored LSU 38-27 in the 2nd half to secure the win. The Aggies’ defense stepped up after the break, allowing just 27 points in the final 20 minutes.</p><p>In their last game, Texas A&M put up 68 points, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They connected on 31.8% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-22, and hit 48.7% of their shots inside the arc, finishing 19-for-39. However, their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they made just 9 of 21 attempts for a 42.9% success rate.</p> <p>Cam Carter led the Aggies with 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Zhuric Phelps added 13 points and 6 assists. Wade Taylor IV contributed 12 points despite shooting 23.1% from the field, and Jordan Sears struggled, making just 1 of 8 shots overall and 1 of 7 from three-point range. A&M also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists as a team.</p><p>Texas A&M's defense held their opponent to 57 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 26 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Aggies gave up 19 baskets on 39 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas A&M's defense limited their opponent to 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 9 shots, shooting 42%. The Aggies gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rebels Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Rebels fell to 15-3 on the season after an 84-81 loss to Mississippi State on Saturday. Ole Miss was +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-29 at halftime, Ole Miss scored 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points reached 165, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.</p><p>Ole Miss put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 13 threes, and their two-point shooting was 54.8%.</p> <p>Riley Kugel led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Jaemyn Brakefield added 20 points, shooting 60% from three. KeShawn Murphy contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall.</p><p>Ole Miss gave up 84 points on 44% shooting from the field, allowing 29 made baskets on 65 attempts. The Rebels struggled to contain the two-point shots, where their opponent hit 52%, going 20/38. From beyond the arc, Ole Miss held them to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts.</p> <p>On the free-throw line, Ole Miss sent their opponent to the stripe 28 times, where they converted 17, shooting 60%. The Rebels also allowed 19 offensive rebounds, giving their opponent additional scoring opportunities.</p>

Texas A&M Aggies vs Ole Miss Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Seminoles and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Hurricanes at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have the Hurricanes as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 157.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (FL) Hurricanes -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Not only will Miami (FL) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Florida State Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Florida State enters this game as a 7.5-point underdog. They have an overall record of 10-6, and they have won four games in a row. In ACC play, they are 4-1, compared to 6-5 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 2-3, and they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 road games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Florida State has been the underdog in five games, and they have gone 3-2 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -5.6 points per game, and they are coming off a 67-58 win over Notre Dame.</p><p>Florida State has been a solid bet this year, going 9-6-1 against the spread. They have been even better as the underdog, going 4-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Seminoles have an ATS record of 6-4.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Florida State games is 9-6-1. Today's over/under line of 157.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (150.2). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 148 points compared to their season average of 149.8.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida State offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Notre Dame. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.1%, and they made 4 threes. The top scorer for the Seminoles was Amir Spears with 13 points, while Jamir Watkins also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Seminoles' defense is ranked 184th in the country at 73.1 points per contest. Florida State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Notre Dame to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Will Miami (FL) Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>At home this season, Miami has gone 11-1, and they have won four of their last five games at home. Overall, the Hurricanes are 12-4, and they have gone 3-2 in ACC play.</p>

<p>For the year, Miami has been favored in 12 games, going 10-2. So far, they have gone 2-2 as the underdog.</p><p>Against the spread, Miami has gone 9-6-1 this season. At home, they are 8-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hurricanes have gone 5-5 vs. the spread. Their ATS record over their last 3 home games is 2-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 157.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Miami games this year (154.5). So far, their over/under record is 9-7. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points and their OU record during that span is 1-2. On the season, eight of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Miami (FL) offense tallied 75 points in a matchup against Virginia Tech. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.4%, and they made 9 threes. Norchad Omier is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.3 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Matthew Cleveland brings a PPG average of 16.4 into the game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Miami (FL) is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.2 points per game. The Miami (FL) defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed Virginia Tech to connect on 10 threes.</p>

Florida State Seminoles vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Demon Deacons and Orange face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN2. The Orange are hosting the game at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. Wake Forest is favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144 points.</p><h3>WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Wake Forest Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest fell to 9-4 on the season after a 73-62 loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Demon Deacons were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 40-31 at halftime, Wake Forest couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 135 just went over the line of 134.5.</p><p>In their last game, Wake Forest put up 62 points, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on just 3 of 13 three-point attempts, hitting 23.1% from deep, while their two-point shooting was a strong 59.5% (22/37). At the free-throw line, they made 9 of 12 attempts, good for 75%.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis led the way with 26 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 50% from three. Chase Hunter added 16 points, hitting 57.1% from beyond the arc. The Demon Deacons finished with just 5 assists and 5 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense gave up 73 points but held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, with a 46% success rate on two-point attempts (14/30).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 32%, hitting 10 of 31 threes. Wake Forest also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 93% of their free throws.</p><h3>Can Syracuse Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Syracuse evened their record at 6-6 with a 75-63 win over Bucknell on Saturday. Playing at home, the Orange were -12.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Syracuse led 43-31 at halftime and matched Bucknell’s 32 points in the 2nd half, resulting in a push for the final 20 minutes.</p><p>Syracuse put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.4% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they made 60.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Josh Bascoe led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 11 from three-point range. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was efficient inside, shooting 87.5% and grabbing 11 rebounds. Donnie Freeman also added 11 boards, while Jaquan Carlos dished out 9 assists.</p><p>Despite Syracuse's defensive efforts, they gave up 63 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 58% on two-pointers (20/34). From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts.</p> <p>Syracuse sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 14 attempts for 60%. The Orange also struggled on the boards, giving up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Predators and Sharks. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Predators are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Sharks.</li><li>We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+196)</li><li>The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Predators Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 17-22-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Five different players scored for the Predators, who trailed 1-0 early in the second period. Nashville tied it up at 11:29 in the second and took the lead with 1:20 left in the period. They added three more goals in the third, including two empty-netters.</p><p>Nashville's offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with five different players scoring. Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season, while Colton Sissons added his first. Roman Josi picked up his first goal, scoring on a power play, and Gustav Nyquist closed the game with his fourth goal on an empty net.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg, who leads the team with seven goals, also scored on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held on for a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p><h3>Can the Sharks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>The Sharks fell to 14-30-6 with a 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. San Jose was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>San Jose took the lead with a goal at 2:37 in the second period, but Vancouver responded with the next two goals. The Sharks tied it up again at 18:43 in the third, only for the Canucks to score the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>In their recent game against Vancouver, the Sharks took 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, tying the game 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>San Jose recorded 16 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. William Eklund picked up his seventh assist of the season, and Tyler Toffoli added his fifth assist on Granlund’s goal.</p><p>San Jose's defense gave up the first goal at 14:41 in the second period, followed by two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the Sharks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Scarlet Knights. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -11.5 vs. Seton Hall.</p><h3>SETON HALL PIRATES VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Even though we have Rutgers winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Seton Hall Shock Everyone at Jersey Mike's Arena?</h3><h3>Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seton Hall fell to 5-5 on the season after an 85-76 loss to Oklahoma State on Sunday. The Pirates were +1.5 point underdogs at home and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 132.</p> 

<p>Seton Hall struggled early, trailing 45-26 at halftime, but showed resilience by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.</p><p>Seton Hall's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 36.8% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 65.2%, converting 15 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Isaiah Coleman led the Pirates with 18 points and 3 assists, while Scotty Middleton added 16 points, going 4-for-4 from three-point range. Robert Jennings and Jamyron Keller each contributed 14 points, and Brandon Newman and Abou Ousmane chipped in 13 points apiece.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 20 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 57% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's defense conceded 7 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they hit 15 free throws, or 65%. Seton Hall gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Rutgers Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-76 win over Penn State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Scarlet Knights were -3 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points were 156, just under the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>Rutgers took control early, leading 48-33 at halftime. However, they allowed Penn State to score 43 points in the second half while managing only 32 points themselves. Despite the narrow finish, they held on for the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They hit 8 of 22 from beyond the arc, good for 36.4%, and connected on 55.3% of their two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, hitting just 56% from the line.</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three-point range. Zach Hicks added 20 points, hitting 6 of 10 from deep, while Ace Bailey contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds despite going 0 for 4 from three.</p><p>Defensively, Rutgers struggled, giving up 76 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Scarlet Knights had a tough time inside, where they allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers' defense gave up 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Rutgers allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Seton Hall Pirates vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. Houston is favored by -11.5 in this Big 12 conference matchup the against Kansas State. The over/under for the game is set at 126.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON COUGARS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Houston Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Houston improved to 11-3 on the season with a 65-46 win over TCU on Monday. The Cougars, who were -18.5 favorites at home, covered the spread, while the total points of 111 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 29-22 at halftime, Houston clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 36 of their own.</p><p>In their latest game, the Cougars put up 65 points, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, knocking down 8 of 19 attempts, while connecting on 51.4% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Noah Reynolds led the way with 19 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Emanuel Sharp contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and J'Wan Roberts added 12 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Despite Houston's defensive efforts, they allowed 46 points on 48% shooting from the field. The opposing team went 26/54 overall.</p> <p>From two-point range, the opponents shot 51%, hitting 18 of 35 attempts. They also connected on 8 of 19 threes, shooting 42%. At the free-throw line, they made 5 of 9, or 55%. Houston gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas State Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Kansas State’s season record dropped to 7-7 after a 79-66 road loss to Oklahoma State on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, just under the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>The Wildcats struggled in the first half, falling behind 43-24. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring the Cowboys 42-36, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Kansas State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. Their two-point shooting was a strong 63.6% (21/33), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%).</p> <p>Abou Ousmane led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% (11/15) and hitting his only three-point attempt. Coleman Hawkins added 18 points, while Marchelus Avery contributed 13, connecting on 3 of 6 threes. David N'Guessan chipped in 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive efforts, they allowed 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Wildcats gave up 28 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's opponent shot 42%, hitting 9 of 21 three-point attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the line 18 times, where they connected on 14 free throws, a 77% success rate.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Penguins. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The Senators are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>With the Senators being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Senators.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Senators Chances in Pittsburgh</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators moved above .500 to 19-18-3. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, and the defense held Seattle scoreless. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, with Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle adding goals in the second and third periods, respectively.</p><p>Ottawa's offense netted three goals in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also notched his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They didn't score on the power play, and none of their goals came while shorthanded.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will look to carry over their previous performance, where they shut out the Kraken, 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Penguins Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500, now sitting at 18-17-8. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the third period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens. He scored his 4th goal of the season in the first period and followed up with his 5th on a power play in the second. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. After Crosby's first-period goal, he added another at 1:20 in the second period. Lizotte's empty-net goal came at 19:15 in the third.</p><p>On defense, the Penguins will look to build on a performance where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic had a strong outing, making 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Lancers game? Catch the action at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and California Baptist is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Utah Valley.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Baptist Lancers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will California Baptist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Utah Valley Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley improved to 11-6 on the season with a 96-80 win over Utah Tech on Saturday. The Wolverines, who were favored by 13.5 points, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 42-40 at halftime, Utah Valley turned things around in the second half, outscoring Utah Tech 56-38. The game’s total points of 176 exceeded the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points while shooting 55.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, with strong performances both inside and outside the arc. They connected on 61.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 42.1% from three-point range, making 8 of 19 shots from deep.</p> <p>The Wolverines also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 77.4% of their attempts (24/31), and they dominated the glass with 15 offensive rebounds. Their ball movement was a key factor, as they dished out 25 assists in the game. Tanner Toolson and Noa Gonsalves led the way with 18 points each, while Beon Riley added 16 points, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 55% from the field. The Wolverines had a tough time defending inside, as their opponent hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 24/39.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Valley's defense allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 77% rate. The Wolverines also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Lancers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lancers evened their record at 9-9 with a 60-54 road win over Abilene Christian on Saturday. Favored by 1 point going into the game, California Baptist not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 28-24 at halftime, the Lancers turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wildcats 36-26. The game’s total points of 114 fell well short of the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>California Baptist struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 60 points with a field goal percentage of 40.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, and they hit only 4 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 23.5% from three-point range. The Lancers did manage to connect on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 17 points, despite shooting just 31.2% overall and 16.7% from three. Adam Moussa contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, adding 4 assists as well. The Lancers finished with only 5 assists as a team, while grabbing 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>California Baptist put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 36% shooting on 41 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, California Baptist's defense was equally stingy, allowing only 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 12 for 57%.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs California Baptist Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>The Fightin' Blue Hens and Aggies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Aggies will host the game at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC. Delaware is favored by -4 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup the against North Carolina A&T. The over/under for the game is set at 162.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +4</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Fightin' Blue Hens Offense Score Enough in Greensboro?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Delaware improved to 6-7 on the season with an 84-64 win over Monmouth on Saturday. Playing at home, the Blue Hens were -5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Delaware took control early, leading 51-27 at halftime. However, they allowed Monmouth to outscore them 37-33 in the second half, though the outcome was never in doubt.</p><p>Delaware's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 51.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, thanks in large part to their 52.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Erik Timko and Niels Lane each contributed 17 points, with Timko knocking down 5 of 8 threes. John Camden added 15 points and 8 rebounds, also dishing out 7 assists. The Blue Hens finished with 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Delaware's defense giving up 51% shooting from the field, they held their opponent to 64 points. The Fightin' Blue Hens allowed 30 made field goals on 58 attempts, including 18 two-pointers on 35 attempts.</p> <p>Delaware's defense also saw their opponent shoot 52% from three, with 12 made threes on 23 attempts. From the free-throw line, the opponent went 12/18, shooting 66%. Delaware gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Aggies?</h3><p>The Aggies fell to 3-12 on the season after a 68-59 home loss to Drexel on Saturday. Entering the game as +5 underdogs, North Carolina A&T not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 34-33 at halftime, the Aggies managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 127 fell well short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina A&T struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.6% from the field and 13.3% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.3%, but they did manage to convert 86.4% of their free throws, going 19 for 22 from the line.</p> <p>The Aggies recorded 14 offensive rebounds and only 7 assists in the game. Yame Butler was a bright spot, scoring 24 points on 9 of 13 shooting, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Landon Glasper and Ryan Forrest each added 13 points, while Nikolaos Chitikoudis contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 68 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Aggies were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Aggies gave up 17 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, an 86% success rate. North Carolina A&T allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs North Carolina A&T Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-168) will travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+142) in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are currently favored by 4 points and have won two straight games. On the other side, the Trail Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 13-24.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on KATU. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 219.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +4</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-118 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>Miami improved to 19-17 on the season with a 97-92 win over the Jazz on Thursday. The Heat were -5.5 favorites heading into the game, but while they got the win, they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 189 fell well short of the 221-point O/U line.</p> <p>After a slow start, Miami turned things around by outscoring Utah 26-14 in the 2nd quarter. The Jazz responded in the 3rd, taking a 70-68 lead into the 4th. Miami closed out the game strong, outscoring Utah 29-22 in the final period.</p><p>In their win over the Jazz, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 39.6% from the field and 28% from three-point range. Despite the struggles, they hit 14 threes, with Tyler Herro knocking down 4 at a 44.4% clip.</p> <p>Herro led Miami with 23 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter, while Jaime Jaquez added 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%. Bam Adebayo contributed 15 points, scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Heat's defense shined in their 97-92 win over the Jazz, especially in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 14 points. Miami gave up 27 points in the 1st and 29 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, holding Utah to 22 points to secure the victory.</p> <p>Overall, the Heat held the Jazz to 39% shooting, including just 30% from beyond the arc, where Utah made 11 threes. The Jazz also went 15/17 from the free-throw line. Defensively, Miami recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks while allowing 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Portland Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Portland’s season record fell to 13-24 after a 117-111 road loss to the Mavericks on Thursday. The Blazers entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by six. The total points for the game exceeded the O/U line of 220.5, with a combined score of 228.</p> <p>Portland led 89-81 going into the 4th quarter, but the Mavericks turned the game around with a 16-0 run, taking the score from 109-101 to 117-109. The Blazers were outscored 36-22 in the final period.</p><p>In Thursday's loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers shot 41.9% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 44.4% clip. Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons led the way with 22 points each, with Simons hitting 4 threes and Sharpe making 3 at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Scoot Henderson added 20 points, hitting 50% from deep, while Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan each contributed 11 points. Simons had 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and added 6 more in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers started strong, allowing just 20 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 33 and 36 points, respectively, leading to a 117-111 loss to the Mavericks. Portland held Dallas to 10 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Portland sent Dallas to the line 30 times, with the Mavericks converting 27 free throws. The Trail Blazers recorded 29 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They also added 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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