<p>At 10:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-395) will travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+309) in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 9 points and have won three straight games. The Blazers have lost six in a row and are 13th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-120 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 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Nuggets Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 14-10 on the season with a 130-129 win over the Kings on Monday. Denver, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 259 points went over the pre-game line of 237.5.</p> <p>Denver opened the game with a 13-0 run, taking the score from 14-6 to 19-14. They led 41-21 after the 1st quarter, but the Kings stormed back, outscoring the Nuggets 82-55 over the next two quarters. Denver entered the 4th quarter trailing 103-96 but rallied to outscore the Kings 34-26 in the final period.</p><p>Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points and 6 assists in their win over the Kings, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Aaron Gordon added 24 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Nikola Jokic contributed a 20-point, 14-rebound, 13-assist triple-double.</p> <p>Denver shot 50% from the field and 35.7% from three, making 10 threes in the game. Murray scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Gordon added 14 points in the 1st quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 47 points, the Nuggets managed to hold the Kings to 26 points in the 4th, helping them secure a 130-129 win. Denver's defense allowed Sacramento to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a decent job defending the three, with the Kings hitting 12 threes at a 34% clip. Denver also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 8-18 on the season after a 116-109 road loss to the Suns on Sunday. The Trail Blazers were +11 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Portland went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 37-27 to 47-27. They outscored Phoenix 30-24 in the 2nd quarter and 28-26 in the 3rd, but a 33-30 4th quarter in favor of the Suns sealed the game.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 20 points and 5 assists in their 116-109 loss to the Suns, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant each added 17 points, with Avdija shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Portland made 15 threes in the game, shooting 30.6% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. Grant and Simons each hit 4 threes, with Simons shooting 40% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 33 points in each, which contributed to their 116-109 loss to the Suns. Despite a solid 2nd quarter where they allowed just 24 points, Portland couldn't contain Phoenix, who shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Portland also had trouble defending the three, as the Suns hit 15 threes at a 38% clip. The Blazers sent Phoenix to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

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

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored to win at home vs. the Panthers.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Panthers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can The Panthers Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>This season, the Panthers currently hold an overall record of 23-12-2. When playing on the road, Florida has a 11-7-2 record, while they are 12-5-0 at home. At the moment, they hold the 2nd spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 3rd in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Florida comes in with a 18-19 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 11-9, while their home record is 7-10. This season, Florida's games are averaging 5.5 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Panthers currently have an over/under record of 14-23-0.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>The Panthers come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 20th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 16-11 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 5-1 record.</p><p>Florida's leading goal scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far this season, he has 24 goals, placing him 3rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Reinhart has 21 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights come into the season ranked 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 29.8 shots per game against Vegas. For the season, they are ranked 10th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vegas, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 28 games in this season. His current record is 18-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.9411764705882353%.</p><h3>Does Vegas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Golden Knights come in with an overall record of 22-11-5. On the road, Vegas has a 9-8-3 record, whereas they are 13-3-2 at home. They are currently positioned 2nd in the Western Pacific division and 4th in the Western conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Vegas comes in with a 18-20 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 9-11, while their home record is 9-9. For the season, Vegas' games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Golden Knights have an over/under record of 18-20-0.</p><p>Across their three previous home games, Vegas has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 10th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. Looking at how the Golden Knights' offense is performing during power plays, they are 8th in power play goals and 10th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vegas will be looking for a good game from Jonathan Marchessault who leads the team in scoring with 17 goals, ranking 25th in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 10 assists.</p><p>Vegas defense takes on the Panthers ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Vegas. They alsso are 10th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Florida, goalie Logan Thompson has started 20 games in this season. His current record is 11-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.7843137254901961%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>At 8:03 PM ET, the Padres and Dodgers will square off in an NL West matchup. This one is taking place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -141. The Padres have a record of 93-69, while the Dodgers are 98-64 and Los Angeles is currently on a five-game winning streak.</p>

<p>FS1 will be televising Sunday's game, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. Jack Flaherty is starting for the Dodgers, while the Padres are going with Yu Darvish. San Diego is +120 on the money line, and the Dodgers are in first place in the NL West.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -141</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:03 ET on Sunday, October 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Even though the Dodgers were the slight favorites on the road, they still picked up a 7-5 win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. Los Angeles had a huge 2nd inning, scoring three runs, and added four more in the 4th. As for the Padres, they scored two runs in the 1st and added their final three in the 4th.</p>

<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the start for the Dodgers, going just three innings while giving up five runs and striking out one. Ryan Brasier got the win out of the bullpen, and Blake Treinen got the save. Adrian Morejon took the loss for San Diego, giving up five earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Shohei Ohtani hit the game's only home run while going 2/5 with three RBIs. Gavin Lux, Tommy Edman, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernandez each had two hits and drove in a run for the Dodgers' offense.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Facing a must-win game two against the Dodgers, the Padres are on the road, looking to even the series. San Diego finished the regular season with a 93-69 record, going 48-33 on the road and 45-36 at home. They’ve lost their last two games as road underdogs and as underdogs overall.</p> <p>San Diego’s run line record for the season is 85-80, with a 51-31 mark on the road. They’ve dropped their last two games against the run line as favorites. The over has hit in two straight Padres games, and their over/under record is 84-77. Today’s line of 8.5 runs is higher than most of their games this season, with 62.3% of their matchups having lower totals.</p><p>Yu Darvish gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 7-3 with an ERA of 3.31. Darvish's WHIP for the season is currently 1.06. In his 16 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Darvish most recently faced the Diamondbacks, where he picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that outing, he had not allowed an earned run in three straight starts.</p><p>San Diego comes into the game as the league's top hitting team, batting a collective .263. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league, and their 4.7 runs per game is 8th in the MLB. The Padres are also the league's top team in terms of fewest strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Manny Machado has been a big run producer for the Padres this season, as his 105 RBIs are 7th best in the league. He also leads the team with 29 homers. The Padres have a few other power threats in their lineup, as Jurickson Profar and Jackson Merrill are both tied for 2nd on the team with 24 homers. Luis Arraez has been a good contact hitter for the Padres, batting .314 for the season.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into game two of their series against the Padres, the Dodgers hold a 1-0 lead and are looking to extend their five-game winning streak. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As home favorites, they posted a 51-29 mark this year.</p> 

<p>During the regular season, the Dodgers went 82-81 against the run line, with a +0.9 average run margin at home and +1.1 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in their last two home games. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs, while Los Angeles has an over/under record of 91-68 this season.</p><p>Right-hander Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Padres. He has made 28 starts this year and has a record of 13-7 with an ERA of 3.17. Flaherty's WHIP for the season is currently 1.07. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came at home, where he is 5-4 with a 3.54 ERA compared to 8-3 with a 3.27 ERA on the road.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers of late, going 15/30 in his last seven games with two homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in batting average (.310) and RBIs (130). Ohtani's 54 homers are 2nd in the league and are the best mark on the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez has also been swinging a hot bat, going 10/28 in his last seven games, including two home runs and eight RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers have been the best offense in the league this season, leading the league in OPS and slugging percentage. They are also 2nd in team batting average and have the league's top isolated power mark. Overall, they are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest.</p>

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/6/24

<p>The Catamounts and Warriors are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Warriors will host the game at Hammel Court in North Andover, MA. Vermont is the -6 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Merrimack College. The over/under for the game is set at 128 points.</p><h3>VERMONT CATAMOUNTS VS MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vermont Catamounts -6</p><p>This game will be played at Hammel Court at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VERMONT CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Not only will Vermont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Vermont Shock Everyone at Hammel Court?</h3><h3>Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Vermont faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 6th, as they went on the road to take on Auburn. The Catamounts were +17.5 point underdogs going into the game and ended up losing 94-43.</p> 

<p>Vermont trailed 46-21 at halftime and were outscored 48-22 in the second half. The total points for the game were 137, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Vermont's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 43 points on 25.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31%, and they hit only 21.7% of their threes, going 5-for-23 from beyond the arc. Inside the arc, they connected on just 28.6% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Catamounts managed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 6 assists. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 8 of 11 attempts.</p><p>Vermont's defense struggled, giving up 94 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made baskets on 64 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Vermont's opponents hit 16 of 35 shots, good for 45%. They also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Can Merrimack College Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Records</h3> 

<p>Last season, Merrimack finished with a 19-12 overall record, including a 15-4 mark in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At home, they posted a 10-3 record, winning by an average of 7.5 points per game. On the road, they went 9-9, with an average scoring margin of +0.1 points per game.</p> 

<p>The Warriors were 18-12 against the spread, with an 11-6 record on the road. As the favorite, they went 17-6 straight-up, but were 10-12 ATS. When listed as the underdog, they were 8-0 ATS. Their games averaged 132.4 points, and they had a 12-19 over/under record, with an average O/U line of 134.5 points.</p><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Offense Stats</h3>

<p>The Warriors averaged 69.2 points per game last season, ranking 260th in possessions per game (64.8). Their field goal percentage was 43% (263rd), with an effective field goal percentage of 50% (243rd). Merrimack was 108th in two-point percentage at 53% but struggled from beyond the arc, making 30% of their attempts, ranking 362nd. They made 7.3 threes per game (202nd) on 23.6 attempts (109th). The Warriors also averaged 13.7 free throws made per game, placing 187th.</p>

<h3>Merrimack College Warriors Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<p>Adam Clark, a guard, returns after averaging 13.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 33 games last season. Devon Savage, another guard, also played in 33 games, contributing 10.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.</p><p>Last season, Merrimack College was one of the top defensive teams in the nation, allowing just 65.4 points per game, which ranked 21st in the country. They were also strong at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to 29.8% shooting, placing them 87th nationally. Merrimack allowed 17.1 free throws per game, ranking 115th in that category.</p> <p>The Warriors were aggressive defensively, averaging 9.8 steals per game, which ranked 9th in the country. They also averaged 3.7 blocked shots per game, placing them 131st nationally.</p>

Vermont Catamounts vs Merrimack College Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Rams. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Colorado State is favored by -6 vs. Utah State in a Mountain West conference matchup.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado State Rams -6</p><p>This game will be played at Moby Arena at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Colorado State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah State enters this game as a 6-point underdog, and they have gone 1-2 in their three games as the underdog this season. They are 21-4 overall, and they have won two straight games. In Mountain West Conference play, the Aggies are 9-2.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Utah State has gone 8-2, and their average scoring margin on the road is +6.3 points per game. In their last game, they defeated Wyoming by a score of 84-76. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 8-2.</p><p>Utah State has an overall ATS record of 13-8-1 this season, including a 5-4-1 mark vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Aggies have gone just 1-2 vs. the spread this year and are just 2-8 vs. the spread as the underdog in their last 10 games. Their road ATS record over the last 10 games is 5-3-1.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Utah State games is 13-9. On average, their games have finished with 149.5 points, while the average over/under line is 144.8. Today's line of 147.5 is similar to the average OU line in their games. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 146 points.</p><p>The Aggies' offense finished with 84 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 81.1 points per contest. Leading Utah State in scoring vs. Wyoming was Darius Brown II with his 24 points. Josh Uduje also added 20 points for the Aggies.</p><p>The Aggies' defense is presently ranked 101st nationally, allowing an average of 69.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.8 threes per game vs. Colorado State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.9%.</p><h3>Will the Rams Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Colorado State is coming off a 71-55 loss to San Diego State, but the Rams have been dominant at home this season, going 13-1. They have won their last seven games at home and have an average scoring margin of +12.5 points per game at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Colorado State is 19-6 this season, including a 7-5 record in Mountain West play. They have been the favorite in 19 of their 25 games and have a record of 16-3 in those games. For the year, they have a scoring margin of +2.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Colorado State has gone 12-7 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 14-10. At home, the Rams are 9-5 vs. the spread this year and they are 5-4 over their last 10 home games. In their last three home games, Colorado State is 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Colorado State's over/under record this season sits at 10-13-1, and the average over/under line in their games is 147.3. So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line of 147.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 125 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Colorado State offense put up just 55 points vs. the San Diego State Aztecs. Overall, they are now averaging 78 points per game which is 88th in the country. The top scorer for the Rams was Josiah Strong with 14 points, while Patrick Cartier also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Rams' defense is ranked 88th in the country at 68.4 points per contest. In today's game, the Colorado State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 71 points.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the New York Knicks (-332) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+266) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.</p>

<p>TV: NBA</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-113 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at New Orleans Possible for the Knicks?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 17-10 on the season with a dominant 133-107 road win over the Timberwolves on Thursday. New York, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the over/under line of 214 by 26 points.</p> <p>After trailing 33-32 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Knicks took control with an 11-0 run, extending the score from 33-30 to 44-30. They outscored Minnesota 41-18 in the 2nd quarter and went into the 4th with a 104-74 lead. The Timberwolves edged the Knicks 33-29 in the final period, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>The Knicks put up 133 points in their win over the Timberwolves, shooting 51.5% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 44.4% clip. Karl-Anthony Towns was perfect from deep, making 5 threes and finishing with 32 points, 20 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p> <p>Mikal Bridges added 29 points, hitting 4 threes, while Miles McBride also connected on 4 triples. Towns scored 19 of his points in the 2nd quarter, and Bridges added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite giving up 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, the Knicks' defense tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 18 and 23 points, respectively, in their win over the Timberwolves. New York sent Minnesota to the free-throw line only 13 times, where they converted 8 attempts.</p> <p>The Knicks allowed Minnesota to hit 17 threes at a 40% clip, but they controlled the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds. Defensively, New York also recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Win at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 5-23 on the season following a 133-113 road loss to the Rockets on Thursday. New Orleans entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 246 points exceeded the over/under line of 218.5 by 27.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control early with a 13-0 run, extending the score from 7-5 to 18-7. The Pelicans couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 39-25 in the 1st quarter. Although the 2nd and 4th quarters were even, New Orleans couldn’t make up ground after trailing 99-79 heading into the final period.</p><p>In their 133-113 loss to the Rockets, the Pelicans shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 46.4% of their threes, hitting 13 from deep. Trey Murphy III led the way with 28 points, making 4 threes at a 66.7% clip, while Herbert Jones also hit 4 threes, finishing with 20 points.</p> <p>Murphy scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jones added 13 of his 20 points in the 3rd. CJ McCollum contributed 18 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Rockets, giving up 133 points on 57% shooting. Houston scored 39 points in the 1st quarter and added 34 more in the 4th to secure the win. New Orleans allowed 33 points in the 3rd quarter and 27 in the 2nd.</p> <p>The Rockets hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Pelicans sent Houston to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. New Orleans finished with 26 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>First pitch for today's NL matchup between the Nationals and Giants is set for 3:45 PM at Oracle Park in San Francisco. The Giants come into the game with a record of 4-8 and will be facing a Nationals squad that is 5-6. This game can be seen on MASN.</p>

<p>Looking at the forecast, the temperature is supposed to be in the low 50s with a slight breeze. The over/under line for the game is sitting at 8.5 runs, and Patrick Corbin will be starting for the Nationals up against Jordan Hicks for the Giants, who are favored at -197 on the money line.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 3:45 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Nationals and Giants will play the final game of their series after Washington picked up a 5-3 win in the previous game. The Nationals were actually the underdog in that game, going off at +156 on the money line.</p>

<p>Neither team had a ton of hits in the game, with the Giants actually out-hitting the Nationals 10-8. However, the Nationals took advantage of their opportunities, hitting one home run and two doubles. CJ Abrams, Riley Adams, and Jacob Young all had two hits for the Nationals.</p>

<p>Jordan Weems got the win out of the bullpen for Washington, while Kyle Finnegan picked up the save. Joan Adon got the start for the Nationals, going four innings and giving up just one earned run. Giants starter Kyle Harrison also went six innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Nationals have won three straight games and are coming off a two-game sweep of the Giants. They are 5-6 on the season and are currently in 3rd place in the NL East, 2.5 games behind the Phillies and Braves.</p>

<p>Washington has struggled in series so far this season, going 0-3. They have lost three straight series and have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>Washington has been a profitable team to back on the run line this season, going 6-5 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 4-1 ATS, and they have covered in four straight games. The Nationals have been a good bet as the underdog, going 6-4 ATS. Their average run differential in wins is +2.6, while it drops to -3.5 in losses.</p><p>The Nationals' games have gone over the over/under line in 6 of their 11 games this season. The average combined run total in their games is 8.9, and the average over/under line in their games is 9. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5, their games have gone over the line in 2 of 6 games. The over/under line for today's game against the Giants is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Patrick Corbin and the Nationals are on the road today, taking on the Giants. Corbin is looking to pick up his first win of the season after taking a loss in his first start and getting a no-decision in his second outing. He struck out 6 in his first start and 7 in his second, but he has given up 3 homers already this year.</p><p>For the Nationals today, we have Lane Thomas as our top projected power hitter. His home run projection is the 13th best in the league today. Joey Gallo is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and his odds of hitting a home run are 15th best in the league. CJ Abrams is our top projected Nationals player in terms of total hits, as his hits projection is 23rd best in the league today.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is currently in 4th place in the NL West, trailing the Diamondbacks by one game for 3rd place. They are five games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. In the division, the Giants have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, the Giants are 4-8 and have lost two straight games. They have struggled at home, going 2-3 and have gone 2-5 on the road. As the underdog, they have gone 2-5, and they are 2-3 as the favorite.</p><p>San Francisco has struggled to cover the run line this season, going 4-8 overall. The Giants have been particularly bad at home, where they are 0-5 against the run line. Their average run margin is -1.8 runs per game, and they have been outscored by an average of 2.2 runs per game at home.</p><p>San Francisco has played 12 games this season, and the over/under record is 8-4. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. The over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 4-1, and the combined run average in their games this season is 9.4 runs per game. The Giants' games have had an average of 9 runs per game, and the over/under line for today's game is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Jordan Hicks is getting the start for the Giants at home against the Nationals. He has been solid in his first two outings, getting a win against the Padres and then going 7 innings in his last start, but he took a no-decision. Hicks has 11 strikeouts in 12 innings of work so far this season.</p><p>When looking at the Giants' player props for today, we see that Wilmer Flores is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but he also has the best odds to hit a home run. His home run projection is 9th best in the league today. Jorge Soler is 2nd in terms of home run odds for the Giants, and his odds are 11th best in the league. Tom Murphy is 3rd in terms of hits projections for the Giants, and his home run odds are tied with Soler for 11th in the league. Thairo Estrada is 2nd in terms of hits projections for the Giants, and his home run odds are 19th in the league. Jung Hoo Lee has the best overall hits projection on the team and his home run odds are 16th best in the league.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Gophers and Spartans. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Spartans at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 142 points, with the Spartans being the favored team playing at home against the Golden Gophers.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +11</p><p>This game will be played at Breslin Center at 6:30 ET on Thursday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Minnesota at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Gophers Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Minnesota will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Michigan State on the road. The Golden Gophers are 12-5 overall this season, including a 3-3 record in Big Ten play. So far, they have gone 9-2 in non-conference games compared to 1-3 on the road.</p>

<p>On the season, Minnesota has been the underdog in six of their 17 games, going 2-4 in those contests. They are coming off an 86-77 loss to Iowa and have gone 2-8 in their last 10 games on the road.</p><p>Minnesota's ATS record this season is 12-4-1, including a 2-2 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Golden Gophers are 3-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Minnesota has gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Minnesota games is 8-9, and today's line of 142 is very close to the average over/under line in their games of 143.9. So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points, which matches today's OU line.</p><p>The Golden Gophers' offense wrapped up their last game with 77 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 77.8 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Dawson Garcia, who enters today's matchup with an average of 17.4, while Joshua Ola-Joseph also carries a PPG average of 11 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Minnesota defense is giving up an average of 67.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Minnesota's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.8% this season.</p><h3>Do the Spartans Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Michigan State has been dominant at home this season with a record of 10-4 and an average scoring margin of +15.8 points per game. They have won six straight games at home and their record in Big Ten games is 2-4.</p>

<p>For the season, Michigan State is 10-7 and they have gone 9-4 when favored. They come into this game having won their last game against Rutgers by a score of 73-55.</p><p>As the favorite, Michigan State has an ATS record of 8-5 this season. At home, the Spartans have an ATS mark of 9-5 and they have gone 3-0 ATS in their last three home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Michigan State is 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Michigan State's over/under record for the season sits at 8-9, and the average scoring total in their games is 142.6. Today's over/under line of 142 is right in line with the average OU line in their games this year (142.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Spartans' offense finished with 73 points, which is right in line with their current average of 77.1 points per contest. Tyson Walker is leading the team in scoring at 19.9 points per contest. A.J Hoggard has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.4 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Spartans' defense is nationally ranked 44th, allowing 65.5 points per game. The Michigan State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 55 points and allowed Rutgers to connect on 12 threes.</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/24

<p>First pitch for this interleague matchup between the Orioles and Pirates is set for 4:05 PM ET at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. Tyler Wells gets the start for the Orioles, while Bailey Falter will take the mound for the Pirates.</p>

<p>The Orioles come into this game with a record of 5-2, while the Pirates are off to a hot start at 6-2. Looking at the money line, the Orioles are currently favored at -135, while the Pirates are sitting at +114. The over/under line is currently set at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline +114</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 4:05 ET on Saturday, April 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Orioles and Pirates split a two-game series, with the Orioles taking the last game by a score of 5-2. Baltimore closed as the -124 favorite, while the Pirates were the slight underdog at +103. Both teams finished with two home runs.</p>

<p>Grayson Rodriguez and Jared Jones had a quality start for their respective teams, but it was Rodriguez who got the win, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Craig Kimbrel picked up the save, while Jones took the loss.</p>

<p>Baltimore's offense got to work early, scoring a run in both the 2nd and 3rd innings. The Pirates didn't get on the board until the 5th and tied the game at two runs apiece. However, the Orioles responded with two runs in the 7th, one in the 8th, and another in the 9th to put the game away. Gunnar Henderson, Ryan O'Hearn, and Cedric Mullins all homered for the Orioles.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Tyler Wells and the Orioles are on the road to take on the Pirates. Wells started the season with a loss, but he did strike out 7 batters in 6 innings of work. He did give up 5 hits and 1 home run in that outing.</p><p>When looking at the Orioles' offensive projections for today, we see that Ryan Mountcastle has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and the 21st highest in the league. His home run projection is 3rd on the team and 14th in the league. Anthony Santander is projected to have the most hits for the Orioles and his home run projection is the best on the team and 7th best in the league. Adley Rutschman has the 15th best total hits projection in the league. Gunnar Henderson has the 15th best total hits projection in the league and his home run projection is 9th best in the league.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Bailey Falter is getting the start for the Pirates at home against the Orioles. Falter started the season on the road against the Marlins, where he went 4 innings, giving up 6 runs on 5 hits, and struck out 2.</p><p>For the Pirates, we're projecting Ke'Bryan Hayes to have a big game at the plate. His total hits projection is not only the highest on the team, but it's also the 3rd best in the league today. Hayes also has the 3rd best odds on the team to hit a home run, and his home run projection is 9th best in the league. Bryan Reynolds is another Pirates hitter to keep an eye on, as his total hits projection is 4th best in the league. Oneil Cruz has the top odds on the team to hit a home run, and his home run projection is 3rd best in today's slate of games.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 4/6/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kings versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kings.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:30 ET on Monday, February 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kings winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Kings on the moneyline (+131)</li><li>The Kings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Kings Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the road this season, the Kings have gone 18-7-4 and have won three straight games away from home. Overall, Los Angeles is 29-17-10 and sits in 7th place in the Western Conference standings. Against other teams from the West, the Kings have gone 16-12.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Los Angeles has gone 10-4-3 this season and has won four straight games when not favored. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 7-3 and have won four of their last five games.</p></p><p>On the road this year, the Kings have gone 16-13 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin is +.6 goals per game. So far, 19 of their wins have been by multiple goals, and they have dropped 12 games by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, the Kings have a puck line record of 26-30, and their puck line record as the underdog is 13-4. In their last ten games, the team's puck line mark is 6-4, and they have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line in their previous ten road games.</p> <p>Games involving Los Angeles have an average of 5.8 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Kings come in with a record of 21-33-2.</p><p>Los Angeles has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>On offense, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Kings offense is 12th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 5th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Los Angeles' offense is Trevor Moore. Coming into the game he has 21 goals, ranking 52nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Moore has 16 assists this season.</p><p>Edmonton defense takes on the Kings ranked 31st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. They also are 18th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot comes into the game having made 33 starts this season. So far, his record is 16-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.813%.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Oilers have gone 17-8-2, and they have lost two straight games at home. In the Western Conference, Edmonton is in 6th place and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Against teams from the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 20-13 this season. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 4-6, and they have lost three straight games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Oilers have been favored in 46 of their 55 games, and they have gone 29-15-2 as the favorite. Against teams from the Western Conference, Edmonton has gone 11-7 this season. On the year, the Oilers have gone 33-20-2 and have 68 points.</p></p><p>When favored, Edmonton has a puck line record of 23-23, and their average scoring margin this season is +.6 goals per game. So far, the Oilers have 24 wins by multiple goals and 17 losses by more than one goal.</p>

<p>At home, the Oilers' puck line record is 14-13, and their average scoring margin is +1.0 goals per contest. In their last ten home games, Edmonton's puck line record is 7-3, but their puck line losing streak is at three games.</p> <p>On average, Edmonton's games have finished with 6.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.7. In total, the Oilers come in with an over/under record of 25-27-3.</p><p>In their last three road games, Los Angeles has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 7th in the league. Looking at how the Oilers' offense is performing during power plays, they are 9th in power play goals and 13th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Edmonton will be looking for a good game from Zach Hyman who leads the team in scoring with 37 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hyman has 19 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Oilers head into the game ranked 31st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 40 games this season. His current record stands at 25-13, and his save percentage is 0.907%.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pioneers versus the Pilots? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chiles Center in Portland, OR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Portland is favored by -6.5 vs. Denver.</p><h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chiles Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Pilots.</li><li>Not only will Portland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pioneers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Denver dropped a 68-54 decision to Utah Tech on Tuesday, November 26th. The Pioneers, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the 150.5-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Denver trailed 39-29 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 29.</p><p>Denver's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 37.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, with a 26.7% mark from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Beon Riley stood out, shooting 77.8% overall and grabbing 11 rebounds, while also hitting his only three-point attempt. The Pioneers recorded just 8 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, with a free-throw percentage of 66.7%.</p><p>Denver's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 41% from two-point range. They also limited the damage from beyond the arc, with the other team hitting just 4 of 15 threes for 26%.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Denver's opponent went 12/18, shooting 66%. The Pioneers gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Portland Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Portland Pilots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pilots dropped their recent game to Princeton, losing 94-67 on Sunday, November 24th. Portland went into the game as +11.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Portland fell behind early, trailing 52-29 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points but allowed 42, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Portland's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 56.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes (8/27). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 81% of their attempts (17/21).</p> <p>CJ Happy led the way with 16 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 77.8% overall and 50% from three. Caden Pierce added 15 points, hitting 75% of his shots and 3 of 4 from deep. Blake Peters contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 threes on 10 attempts.</p><p>Portland's defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Pilots couldn't contain the two-point attack, with opponents hitting 71% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Portland's defense allowed 16 threes on 44 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. The Pilots also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p>

Denver Pioneers vs Portland Pilots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>With the Lions favored on the road, they will take on the Cowboys at 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 13th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The Lions' point spread is -3.5, and their money line odds are -173. The Cowboys, the underdogs, have money line odds of +145. This week six NFC matchup will be televised on FOX, and the over/under line is set at 52.5 points.</p><h3>DETROIT LIONS VS DALLAS COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Lions -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at AT&T Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 32 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Lions Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into week 6, the Lions are riding a two-game win streak, including a 42-29 victory over the Seahawks in week 4. Detroit was favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 3-1. They’ve been favored in all of their games so far. Their O/U record stands at 1-3, with their games averaging 46.5 points compared to a 51-point line.</p> <p>Detroit currently ranks 3rd in our NFL power rankings and has a 74.6% chance of making the playoffs. They have a 30.2% chance of winning the NFC North and are 5th in the conference standings with a 3-1 record. The Lions are 2-1 at home and 1-0 on the road.</p><p>Heading into week 6, the Lions rank 4th in our offensive power rankings, scoring 26 points per game, which is 6th in the NFL. They are 3rd in yards per game, averaging 397, with 245.8 passing yards per game (7th) on 31.5 attempts per game. Detroit is 4th in rushing attempts and 6th in rushing yards, averaging 151.2 per game. They rank 6th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 45.8% success rate, and are 21st in red zone conversion percentage, despite ranking 4th in red zone attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Jared Goff has been on fire, going 18/18 for 292 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 4 against the Seahawks. Before that, he threw for 199 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 3 and had 307 yards in week 2. Amon-Ra St. Brown had 7 catches for 75 yards in week 3, and Jameson Williams led the team with 80 receiving yards in week 4.</p><p>Despite giving up 133 rushing yards on just 19 attempts, the Lions' defense came up with three sacks and an interception in their 42-29 win over the Seahawks. Seattle managed 383 passing yards on 38 completions, finishing with 516 total yards. The Lions' defense forced a 67.9% completion rate and held the Seahawks to a 50% conversion rate on third down.</p><h3>Are The Cowboys Going Win In At Upset At AT&T Stadium</h3><p>After two straight road wins, the Cowboys sit at 3-2, putting them 2nd in the NFC East. Following a week 4 win over the Giants, Dallas edged the Steelers 20-17 in week 5, covering the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The O/U line was 43.5, and the teams combined for 37 points, marking the Cowboys’ second straight under.</p> <p>Dallas has a -0.8 scoring margin and ranks 14th in our NFL power rankings. They have a 41.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 19.9% chance of winning the division. Against the spread, they are 2-3, with both wins coming as underdogs.</p><p>Heading into week 6, the Cowboys are 15th in our offensive power rankings. They are 14th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 23.4 points per game, and 11th in yards per game with 353.6. Dallas has been pass-heavy, ranking 2nd in the league in both passing attempts (38.8) and passing yards (271.6) per game. On the ground, they are 31st in rushing yards per game, with just 82, on 23.2 attempts per game.</p> <p>In week 5, Dak Prescott threw for 352 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions, against the Steelers. Rico Dowdle led the team in rushing with 87 yards on 20 carries, while Jalen Tolbert had 7 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. Dallas scored 14 points in the 4th quarter and converted 9 of 15 3rd downs, but only managed 1 touchdown in 4 red zone trips.</p><p>The Cowboys' defense played well on third downs in their 20-17 win over the Steelers, allowing just a 25% conversion rate. They also had three sacks and limited the Steelers to 92 yards rushing on 26 attempts. Dallas gave up just 134 yards passing, and although they allowed two passing touchdowns, they held Pittsburgh to a 57.1% completion percentage.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Cowboys allowed just 226 total yards in the game. They were effective in generating pressure, winning the quarterback hit battle, and had one more tackle for loss than the Steelers.</p>

Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 10/13/24

<p>The Horned Frogs and Cougars are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars will host the game at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 157.5 points, with BYU being favored by -6.5 at home against TCU.</p><h3>TCU HORNED FROGS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have BYU winning straight-up, we like TCU at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does TCU Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>TCU comes into tonight's game as a 6.5-point underdog, which is a role they have been in seven times this season. In those games, they have gone 3-4. Overall, the Horned Frogs have gone 19-9 this season, including an 8-7 record in Big 12 play.</p>

<p>On the road, TCU has gone 7-4 this season, and over their last 10 games away from home, they have gone 6-4. Their average scoring margin this season on the road is +4.6 points per game, and they are coming off a 62-54 loss to Baylor.</p><p>As the underdog, TCU has an ATS record of 5-2 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-3 and over their last 10 road games, they are 8-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for TCU games is 14-14. The average scoring total in their games this year is 150.8 points, which is a little higher than the average OU line of 148.7. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the TCU offense tallied 54 points in a matchup against Baylor. Their field goal percentage for the game was 33.3%, and they made 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Jameer Nelson Jr. with 11 points. Emanuel Miller also added 10 points for the Horned Frogs.</p><p>On the defensive side, TCU is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 70.5 points per game. The TCU defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 62 points and allowed Baylor to connect on 5 threes.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>BYU is 15-2 at home this season, and they enter this game on a four-game win streak at home. They are 19-3 when favored this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +20.4.</p>

<p>Overall, BYU is 20-8, and they have gone 8-7 in Big 12 games. They are 12-1 in non-conference games, and they have a scoring margin of +2.5 on the road.</p><p>BYU has an ATS record of 12-5 at home this season and is 15-6-1 vs. the spread as the favorite this year. However, their ATS mark as the favorite over their last 10 games is just 5-4-1.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in BYU games is 13-15 and today's line of 157.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (150). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 150 points.</p><p>The BYU offense is coming off a game in which they scored 76 points vs. Kansas. Overall their field goal percentage was 39.3% while connecting on 13 threes. Jaxson Robinson was the leading scorer for the Cougars, putting up 18 points. In addition, Dallin Hall contributed 18 points.</p><p>The Cougars' defense is presently ranked 93rd nationally, allowing an average of 69.2 points per contest. Against Kansas in their most recent game, the BYU defense gave up a total of 68 points while allowing Kansas to hit 39% of their shots.</p>

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<p>The Raiders and Mountain Hawks are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Mountain Hawks will host the game at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA. In this Patriot League matchup, Colgate is favored by -3.5 vs. Lehigh. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stabler Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Mountain Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Lehigh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Raiders Have What it Takes in Bethlehem?</h3><p>Colgate comes into this game with an overall record of 21-9 and a 16-2 record in Patriot League play. On the road, the Raiders have gone 10-6 this season, and they have a road average scoring margin of +.4. They have won their last nine games on the road, and their record as the favorite is 20-3.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Colgate defeated Holy Cross by a score of 77-58. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Raiders have gone 8-2. So far this season, they have played 30 games, and their scoring differential is +11.4 points per game.</p><p>Colgate's ATS mark for the year is 15-13-2. In their 23 games as the favorite, the Raiders are 13-9-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 7-7-2, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 7-3.</p><p>Colgate's over/under record for the season is 10-19-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 134.3. Today's over/under line of 142.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (139.4), and the average scoring total in their last three games is 131 points.</p><p>The Colgate offense is coming off a game in which they scored 77 points vs. Holy Cross. Overall their field goal percentage was 53.4% while connecting on 8 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Braeden Smith, who is averaging 12.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Ryan Moffatt also maintains a PPG average of 11.1 heading into game.</p><p>This season, the Colgate defense has been impressive, holding the 13th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.5 points per contest. So far, the Colgate defense is giving up an average of 7.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.1 times per game (426th).</p><h3>Can the Mountain Hawks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Lehigh enters this game as a 3.5-point underdog, and they have gone 3-10 as the underdog this season. The Mountain Hawks have won five straight games, including a 71-63 victory over Lafayette last time out.</p>

<p>At home, Lehigh has gone 4-5 this season, and over their last 10 games at home, they have a record of 5-5. So far, the Mountain Hawks have gone 9-7 in Patriot League games, compared to their overall record of 12-16.</p><p>Lehigh's overall ATS record this season is 16-8-1, but their home ATS mark is just 4-5. Over their last 10 home games, the Mountain Hawks are just 3-6 vs. the spread. As the underdog, Lehigh has an ATS record of 10-2-1 this year and they are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Lehigh's over/under record this season is 12-13 and today's line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (142.9). So far, 14 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>In their recent game, the Mountain Hawks' offense concluded with 71 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.2 points per contest. Burke Chebuhar was the leading scorer for the Mountain Hawks, putting up 16 points. In addition, Tyler Whitney-Sidney contributed 15 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Lehigh defense is giving up an average of 71.2 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Lehigh's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.6% this season.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<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>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Screaming Eagles? Tip off is at at 4:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Southern Indiana is favored by -4.5 to win at home against UT Martin.</p><h3>UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-67 in favor of the Skyhawks.</li><li>Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UT Martin Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>UT Martin’s season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 1-8 after a 70-69 loss to Morehead State on Thursday. The Skyhawks were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>Both teams scored 29 points in the 2nd half, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>UT Martin's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 20 attempts, while their free-throw shooting was a mere 50% (11/22).</p> <p>Jerone Morton led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the floor and 66.7% from three. Tarence Guinyard added 17 points despite shooting 28.6%, and Matija Zuzic contributed 12 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>UT Martin's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Skyhawks' defense saw the other team hit 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). UT Martin limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Southern Indiana Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Southern Indiana edged out a 77-75 win over Tennessee State on Thursday, December 19th, bringing their season record to 4-5. The Screaming Eagles, who were -4.5 point favorites, won but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-39 at halftime, Southern Indiana outscored Tennessee State 38-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 152 went over the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Southern Indiana's offense put up 77 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 36.4% from deep, while making 21 of 31 free throws for a 67.7% success rate.</p> <p>Brandon Weston led the way with 33 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall. Aaron Nkrumah added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Damoni Harrison knocked down 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Southern Indiana's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. They held the other team to 42% shooting on two-point shots, as they went 16 for 38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Indiana allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 21, shooting 67%. Southern Indiana gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Kraken and Flames are set to face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:30 ET on Monday, March 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Flames picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Kraken Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p><p>Seattle comes into this game with a 26-23-11 record, which puts them in 12th place in the Western Conference and 6th place in the Pacific Division. On the road, the Kraken are 12-12-6 this season and have won two straight games away from home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Seattle has gone 14-18-7 this year and will be looking to improve on their 5-5 record in their last ten games. In the Western Conference, the Kraken have gone 11-20 and have won three of their last five games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Kraken have a puck line record of 18-12 and an average scoring margin of -.4 goals per game. In their last three road games, Seattle has gone 2-1 against the puck line.</p>

<p>So far, the Kraken have gone 34-26 against the puck line overall, including a record of 25-14 as the underdog. In their last ten games, Seattle's puck line record is 7-3.</p> <p>On average, Seattle's games have finished with 5.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.1. In total, the Kraken come in with an over/under record of 25-31-4.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Seattle has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>The Kraken come into the game scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, putting them 28th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 25th in the league. The Seattle offense is ranked 20th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 31st in the NHL.</p><p>Seattle's leading scorer is Jared McCann. So far, he has 25 goals which is 31st in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 22 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames are currently 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.8 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 24th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Philipp Grubauer comes into the game having made 22 starts this season. So far, his record is 9-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.565%.</p><h3>Do the Flames Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Flames have gone 16-13-1, and they have won four straight games at home. In the Pacific Division, Calgary is in 5th place with a record of 8-7, and they are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 30-25-5. Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone 7-3, and they have won five straight games.</p>

<p>As the favorite this season, Calgary has gone 14-12-2, and they have won two straight games as the favorite. Against Western Conference opponents, the Flames have gone 18-16 this season. In their last three games, Calgary has gone 3-0, and they have gone 5-0 over their last five games.</p></p><p>Calgary enters this game with a puck line record of 31-29 for the season and a puck line mark of 17-13 on the road. So far, the Flames have had 19 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, Calgary's average scoring margin is at -.1 goals per game, and they have been the underdog in 32 of their games. Their puck line record as the underdog is at 23-9, and they have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten games.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Calgary is 6.3. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Flames come in with an over/under record of 34-25-1.</p><p>In their last three road games, Seattle has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Flames are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 17th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 16th in the league. The Flames went 15-13 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 14-12.</p><p>Calgary's leading scorer is Blake Coleman. So far, he has 25 goals which is 30th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 22 assists so far.</p><p>The Flames defense is currently 23rd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Calgary. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 24th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 38 starts this season. His record at this point is 21-15, and his save percentage is 0.898%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Cowboys face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys are hosting the game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and the Cowboys are the home favorites against the Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma State winning straight-up, we like South Carolina State at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>This will be the 16th game of the season for South Carolina State, who currently have a 4-11 record. So far, they have gone 0-10 on the road and 2-1 at home. Against the spread, South Carolina State has a current record of 7-5-1. Looking at their performance in the last five games, the team has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, South Carolina State's games have averaged 153.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 152.7 points. Looking at the Bulldogs' last three games, their over/under record is 2-0 with their games averaging 163 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the South Carolina State offense tallied 62 points in a matchup against Nebraska. Their field goal percentage for the game was 31.1%, and they made 5 threes. Davion Everett is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 10.1. Meanwhile, Mitchel Taylor also brings a PPG average of 8.3 into the game.</p><p>The Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 285th nationally, allowing an average of 82.7 points per contest. In their most recent game, the South Carolina State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Nebraska knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 91 points.</p><h3>Does Oklahoma State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 12th game of the season, Oklahoma State currently holds a 6-5 overall record. In their previous ten home games, which includes last year, Oklahoma State has gone 6-4. As of now, Oklahoma State has a subpar ATS record, sitting at 3-7. In their previous five games, they have gone 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 11 games, Oklahoma State has an over/under record of 6-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 142.8 points per game so far. The Cowboys have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 138 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Cowboys' offense concluded with 76 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74.7 points per contest. Javon Small is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Eric Dailey Jr. brings a PPG average of 9.6 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Cowboys' defense is positioned 78th in the country, permitting 66.8 points per game. So far, the Oklahoma State defense is giving up an average of 6.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.5 times per game (590th).</p>

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<p>It will not be a family affair when Brett Anderson and Tyler Anderson get together on Tuesday, but the two lefties will be the respective starters for their teams when the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates square off on July 27. Brett and the Brewers are the favorites over Tyler and the Buccos with a price tag of -140 at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>The total on the game is 9 as both pitchers have had some struggles this season. The two offenses don’t really fit the mold of being high-scoring teams, but Milwaukee has been a lot better offensively of late.</p>



<h2 id="h-milwaukee-brewers"><strong><u>Milwaukee Brewers</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Brewers could be a major player this week at the Trade Deadline, as there are several offensive upgrades that look appealing. Milwaukee’s offense ranks 19th in wOBA for the full season, but ranks sixth in wOBA since the umpires started checking pitchers for foreign substances. Over the last 30 calendar days, Milwaukee actually boasts a top-five offense.</p>



<p>The Brewers have really struggled to hit at home this season, as they’ve been in the bottom five in wOBA at American Family Field. The Brewers don’t have great numbers on the whole on the road either, but at least rank in the middle of the pack in wOBA in that split. They’ve got a high walk rate, something that has helped their advanced offensive numbers, but they do still lack in the contact quality department.</p>



<p>Lately, just about everybody has gotten into the act, though the Brewers are still waiting for Christian Yelich to get going. He’s worked a ton of deep counts and nearly 46% of his plate appearances have ended in a strikeout or walk. He may need to get a little more aggressive and start trying to drive the ball. He has only hit six home runs this season.</p>



<p>The Brewers may need some run support on Tuesday. Brett Anderson has a 4.26 ERA and a 4.75 FIP, but he has a 6.42 xERA, a run metric that incorporates contact quality into the equation. Anderson has kept the ball on the ground, as he always does, but over 48% of batted balls against him have been hit at least 95 mph. He allows a ton of hard contact.</p>



<p>On the plus side for the Brewers, their outstanding bullpen got a day of rest on Monday and all hands will be on deck for the series opener. Devin Williams could even be activated as well.</p>



<h2><strong><u>Pittsburgh Pirates</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Pirates have had a rough, long season already, but it seems to be even longer the rest of the way. Adam Frazier was traded to San Diego, so Pittsburgh’s paltry offense lost the league leader in hits. Frazier was an All-Star, along with Bryan Reynolds, who could also be traded if the right deal comes along by Friday.</p>



<p>Even with Frazier for most of the season, the Pirates still managed to rank in the bottom five offensively in wOBA. They don’t strike out a lot, but also don’t make a lot of quality contact and actually go into this game with the league’s lowest SLG. They’re also the only team in baseball with fewer than 90 home runs.</p>



<p>Tyler Anderson could very well be traded by Friday. The 31-year-old left-hander on a one-year deal has a 4.35 ERA with a 4.26 FIP on the season. He’s seen big spin rate decreases since the crackdown on the sticky stuff, but hasn’t pitched that poorly in spite of it. He gave up six runs on June 15 to Washington, but five of those came in the first inning, including a grand slam.</p>



<p>Otherwise, Anderson has not allowed more than three earned runs in a start since May 21 when he gave up nine to the Braves. Even with that huge blow-up against Washington, Anderson, whose K% is down quite a bit, still has a 4.02 ERA and a 4.07 FIP in his last eight starts.</p>



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<p>The Pirates actually played well over the weekend with a series win against the Giants, but they flew home missing Frazier and that could make for a real tough series here out of the gate. The Brewers have played really well in the bully role against inferior teams, something that they will be able to take advantage of here in this one.</p>





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