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<p>The Chippewas and Zips are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Akron being favored by -14.5 at home against Central Michigan.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Even though we have Akron winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Central Michigan Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Central Michigan will look to continue its five-game winning streak when it takes on Akron as a 14.5-point underdog. The Chippewas are 13-9 overall, including an 8-2 mark in Mid-American Conference play. On the road, Central Michigan is 6-7 this season.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Chippewas defeated Bowling Green, 77-76. Over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5, and they have won four of their last five on the road. For the season, Central Michigan has been an underdog in 14 of its 22 games, going 7-7 as the underdog.</p><p>Central Michigan has an overall ATS record of 12-9 this season. On the road, they are 6-7 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Chippewas have gone 7-7 ATS this year. Over their last 3 road games, CMU is 2-1 vs. the spread and they are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Central Michigan games this year (142.3). This season, 20 of their games have finished with a higher point total than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is at 143 points per game compared to their season average of 139 points per game.</p><p>Central Michigan is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 77 points versus Bowling Green. This output is higher than their season-average of 68 points per game. For the season, the Central Michigan offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 309th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 43%.</p><p>In terms of defense, Central Michigan is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.7 points per game. Against Bowling Green in their most recent game, the Central Michigan defense gave up a total of 76 points while allowing Bowling Green to hit 32% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Akron Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>At home this season, Akron has gone 8-1, and over their last ten home games, they are 9-1. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.4. So far, they have been favored in 14 of their 22 games, going 13-1 as the favorite. They are 17-5 overall, and they come into this game on a two-game win streak.</p>

<p>Akron's most recent game was a 77-70 win over Toledo. Over their last five games at home, they are a perfect 5-0, and over their last three games at home, they are 3-0. So far, their record in the Mid-American Conference is 9-1, and their record in non-conference games is 8-4.</p><p>As the favorite this season, the Zips are 8-6 vs. the spread, and their ATS record at home is 6-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Akron is 6-4.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Akron is 8-12 and today's line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (141.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points, and in their last 10 games, their over/under record is 3-7.</p><p>The Akron offense is coming off a game where they scored 77 points against Toledo. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.1% and connected on 8 threes. For the season, the Akron offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 55% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.7 made three's per contest.</p><p>So far this season, the Akron defense has been performing well, ranking 33rd in the country at 65.0 points allowed per contest. So far, the Akron defense is giving up an average of 6.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.7 times per game (460th).</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Tribe and Aggies face off at 2:00 ET on FloH. The Aggies are hosting the game at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. William & Mary is favored by -4.5 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against North Carolina A&T. The game's over/under currently sits at 138 points.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Entertainment and Sports Arena at 2:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does William & Mary Have A Chance at Entertainment and Sports Arena?</h3><p>William & Mary heads into their matchup with North Carolina A&T as 4.5-point favorites, and they have gone 5-2 as the favorite this season. So far, the Tribe are 9-22 overall and 4-14 in Coastal Athletic Association action.</p>

<p>On the road this season, William & Mary has gone just 2-13, and they have lost their last five games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -8.9 points per game.</p><p>William & Mary has an ATS record of 13-16 this season, including a mark of 5-2 vs. the spread when favored. On the road, the Tribe have gone 7-8 ATS and are 6-4 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. Over their last three road contests, William & Mary is 1-2 ATS.</p><p>William & Mary's over/under record this season is 14-15, and today's line of 138 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, William & Mary's offense scored 85 points against Hampton. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.3%, and they went 12/18 from the free-throw line. Gabe Dorsey is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 13.8. Meanwhile, Trey Moss also brings a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.</p><p>On defense, William & Mary is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.6 points per game. In their most recent game, the William & Mary defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Hampton knocked down 15 three-pointers on their way to 73 points.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T has struggled mightily this season, as they enter tonight's game against William & Mary with a 7-24 overall record. They have lost nine straight games and are just 5-13 in Coastal Athletic Association play.</p>

<p>At home, the Aggies are just 4-9 this season, and they have lost four straight games at home. On the year, they have been outscored by an average of 8.1 points per game at home.</p><p>North Carolina A&T has an ATS record of 14-15 this season and is 5-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Aggies have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's over/under record this season is 13-16 and today's line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (144.7). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the North Carolina A&T offense put up just 62 points vs. the Campbell Fighting Camels. Overall, they are now averaging 65.7 points per game which is 425th in the country. Offensively, the Aggies hold a season-long field goal percentage of 38%, placing them 399th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 396th in terms of percentage and 310th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 309th rank in the nation, allowing 77.9 points per game. So far, the North Carolina A&T defense is giving up an average of 10.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.5 times per game (358th).</p>

William & Mary Tribe vs North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Owls face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -3 against Monmouth in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls -3</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hawks faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Michigan State. Monmouth, who entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs, fell 81-57 to the Spartans.</p> 

<p>Monmouth trailed 38-27 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points ended at 138, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 26.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 34.4%.</p> <p>Jaden Akins led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Abdi Bashir Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting 31.8% overall and 27.3% from three.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 62% on two-pointers, with the opponent hitting 27 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Monmouth held the opponent to 16% shooting, as they made just 3 of 18 threes. The opponent also went 18/27 from the free-throw line.</p><h3>Are Temple Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple opened their season with an 81-70 win over Sacred Heart on Monday. Despite being -13.5 favorites, the Owls didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-36 at halftime, Temple pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-34.</p><p>Temple's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting 47.8% from three-point range, making 11 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, and they connected on 16 of 23 free throws, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 71.4% from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Tanner Thomas added 22 points, while Steve Settle III contributed 16 points and 6 assists, also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Temple's defense struggled in this one, giving up 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 27 made baskets on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Flyers and Panthers are set to face off at 6:00 ET on NBCS. The Panthers will host the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Flyers winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+217)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Flyers Pull Off a Win at Sunrise?</h3><p>With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers fell to 5-8-1 this season. Philadelphia entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p>

<p>The Bruins scored in each period, with their final goal coming with 3:39 left in the third. The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal and failing to score.</p><p>The Flyers were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. They also recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia went scoreless in all three periods, with none of their players registering a goal or an assist.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. A third goal was scored at 16:21 in the third, but it was an empty-netter. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Flyers' defense also had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida improved to 10-3-1 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with both teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different Panthers scored in the game, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-net goal sealing the win. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put the Panthers back on top for good.</p><p>Carolina’s offense was led by A.J. Greer, who netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. Matthew Tkachuk scored earlier in the second period, his third goal of the season, and Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers.</p> <p>Carolina took 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. The Panthers recorded 16 giveaways and finished with 6 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed only two goals to Dallas. Spencer Knight recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The Panthers' defense also contributed 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks. After giving up two goals in the 2nd period, they held the Stars scoreless in the 3rd.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>The Chargers are the heavy favorite in their week 10 matchup against the Titans, with their money line odds sitting at -402. The game, which kicks off at 4:05 ET on Sunday, November 10th at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, will be televised on FOX. The Titans' money line odds are +309, and they are +7.5 point underdogs on the road. The over/under line is 38 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TITANS VS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Titans +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Titans winning this one by a score of 19 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Titans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 38 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Titans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Titans snapped a three-game losing streak in week 9, defeating the Patriots 20-17 to improve to 2-6. Tennessee was favored by 3.5 points but couldn’t cover the spread. They rank 30th in our power rankings and have just a 2.6% chance of making the playoffs. Their division odds stand at 1.1%.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, the Titans are 1-7 against the spread, including four straight ATS losses. Their average scoring margin is -9.1 points per game. Their O/U record is 4-3-1, with their games averaging 44.1 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Titans rank 30th in our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in the NFL in both points per game (17.5) and yards per game (296.4). Despite being 15th in passing attempts, Tennessee ranks 31st in passing yards per game, averaging 170.8. On the ground, they are 10th in rushing attempts and 12th in rushing yards per game, with 125.6. The Titans are 25th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage, converting 32.7% of their attempts.</p> <p>Mason Rudolph threw for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 9, going 20/33 with 1 interception. Tennessee scored 7 points in the 1st quarter and 7 in the 4th before winning in overtime against the Patriots. Tony Pollard rushed for 128 yards on 28 carries, while Calvin Ridley had 5 catches for 73 yards.</p><p>In their 20-17 overtime win over the Patriots, the Titans' defense allowed just 185 passing yards on 29 completions. They also came up with two interceptions and held New England to 27.3% on third down. Although the Titans gave up 110 rushing yards on 20 attempts, they defended the pass well, allowing only 4.5 yards per attempt.<p></p>Tennessee's defense put pressure on the quarterback throughout the game, finishing with four sacks and winning the battles in both QB hits and tackles for loss. Despite the Patriots having a 70.7% completion percentage, the Titans made key plays in the passing game to help secure the win.</p><h3>Are The Chargers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Chargers have won two straight games, including a 27-10 road victory over the Browns in week 9. Los Angeles entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread, improving their record to 5-3. They also covered in week 8, defeating the Saints 26-8. After these wins, the Chargers have a 78.2% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, the Chargers are 5-2-1 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +7.2 points per game. Their O/U record is 1-7, with the under hitting in three straight games. Their matchups have averaged 32.5 points per game, compared to an average O/U line of 40.1.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Chargers sit 16th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 19.9 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NFL. They are 22nd in the league with 315 passing yards per game and 21st in passing yards, averaging 200.5 per game. Los Angeles ranks 12th in rushing attempts and 20th in rushing yards, with 114.5 per game. They have been strong in the red zone, converting 68.4% of their trips, which ranks 2nd in the NFL, and they are 11th in 3rd-down conversions.</p> <p>Justin Herbert threw for 282 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 9, completing 18 of 27 passes without an interception. He did take 6 sacks in the win over the Browns. J.K. Dobbins rushed for 85 yards on 14 carries, scoring twice, and Quentin Johnston led the team with 4 catches for 118 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>Despite allowing 213 passing yards, the Chargers' defense came away with three interceptions in their 27-10 win over the Browns. They limited Cleveland to just 79 yards rushing on 24 attempts and held them to a 35.3% conversion rate on third down. Los Angeles also recorded six sacks in the game.</p>
<p>The Chargers gave up just one touchdown to the Browns and held them to 4.6 yards per attempt. Their secondary played well, allowing only a 56.5% completion rate. Although they didn't have a great day in terms of tackles for loss, the big plays in the passing game helped them secure the win.</p>

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<p>The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors open the college football season against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. Hawaii is coming off a 5-4 season where they went 4-4 within the Mountain West Conference. The Rainbow Warriors finished with two victories to close out the season. UCLA finished 3-4, losing their last two games of the season.</p>



<p>UCLA is the favorite in this contest at -17.5 (-112) at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports/"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a> with the odds set for Hawaii at +108 at -17.5. This is a dramatic increase from the initial line, which was set for the Bruins at 9.5, but has increased rapidly over the last week. These teams have met four times with UCLA winning all four contests.</p>



<h2><strong>Hawaii Set for Big Season</strong></h2>



<p>This could be quite a year for the Rainbow Warriors, as they have a majority of their starters on both sides of the ball who are returning this season. That starts on defense, where their front seven is intact and has a lot of speed and size.</p>



<p>On the offensive side of the ball, quarterback Chevian Cordeiro has responded well to second year head coach Todd Graham’s system. The sophomore quarterback threw for 2083 yards last season and also led the team in rushing with 483 yards. He became the first Hawaii quarterback to lead the team in rushing since 1991.</p>



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<p>The defense is going to be the strength of this Rainbow Warriors team. All 11 starters are returning and they showed tremendous improvement as the season went along. The team was 21<sup>st</sup> overall against the pass helping the team go under the total in all five games on the road.</p>



<h2><strong>UCLA Offense Ready to Soar</strong></h2>



<p>Head Coach Chip Kelly has been known to produce highflying offenses, but last year the team did not reach expectations. That was not the fault of Kelly however, as he had a host of transfers that were supposed to come to the school but did not show due to the pandemic. Now he has his group of players in place ready to lead an offense that puts up some big numbers, averaging 35.5 points per game. This should be an exciting year for the Bruins.</p>



<p>UCLA is led by Dorian Thompson-Robinson who completed 90 of 138 attempts for 1120 yards in just seven games. That is an impressive 8.1 yards per attempt average. He did lose his star running back, but Brittain Brown returns, who carried the ball for 543 yards and averaged 6.6 yards per carry.</p>



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<p>All four losses UCLA suffered last season came by six points or fewer. That includes a three-point loss on the road at Oregon and a five-point loss to USC. This team has the tools and ads running back Zach Charbonnet from Michigan, which should make them even more impressive.</p>



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<p><strong>Hawaii:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-0 ATS in their last four opening contests.</li></ul>



<p><strong>UCLA:</strong></p>



<ul><li>0-8 ATS in their last eight non-conference games.</li></ul>



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<p>I am sure that UCLA is going to win this game, but I am not impressed by their defense at all. Hawaii has enough on the offensive side of the ball to make some noise, and I look for them to put up at least 30 in this game. The Bruins are going to move the ball as well, and will score probably in the low 40s, but that will not cover the spread.</p>



<p>This is going to be arguably the most exciting game of the day, and a good one for gamblers if you go with Hawaii.</p>





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<h2><strong>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. UCLA Bruins Total Pick:</strong></h2>



<p>Points are not going to be an issue in this contest. Both teams have good offenses, and the Bruins defense is suspect. Consider that UCLA was averaging 35.5 points per game last season with a team that was not acclimated to Kelly’s system. With the junior transfer at running back and quarterback more comfortable in the system, UCLA is going to move the ball.</p>



<p>The same can be said for Hawaii. They have a young quarterback who proved he could learn his new head coach’s system well and he has a couple of big weapons. Let me repeat – points are not going to be an issue in this game.</p>



<p>I look for the total to be in the 70s, so the over is definitely the smart pick here.</p>





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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. UCLA Bruins Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/28/21

<p>The Raiders are the heavy favorite in their week one pre-season matchup against the Vikings, which kicks off at 4:00 ET on Saturday, August 10th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Raiders' money line odds are -233, while the Vikings are at +188. The game is being televised on NFLN, and the Raiders are favored by -5.5 points, with the over/under line set at 38.5 points.</p><h3>LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS MINNESOTA VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Vikings +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, August 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Vikings winning this one by a score of 20 to 15</li><li>Not only do we have the Vikings winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 38.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Raiders Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Raiders went 2-1 last pre-season, winning their only home game and going 1-1 on the road. They won their opener 34-7 over the 49ers and then beat the Rams 34-17 in week two. However, they closed out the pre-season with a 31-16 loss to the Cowboys.</p><p>The Raiders were 8th in passing yards last pre-season, averaging 237.3 yards per game. They were also 2nd in scoring, averaging 28 points per game, despite ranking 12th in yardage. Las Vegas was 6th in yards per play. In the running game, they were 17th in rushing yards and 15th in rushing attempts.</p><p>Allowing 18.3 points per game, the Raiders' defense was 10th best in the NFL last pre-season. They gave up 321.3 yards per game, which was the 12th best figure in the league. Opposing offenses found success through the air, as the Raiders gave up 222 passing yards per game, while on the ground, they allowed 99.3 rushing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Vikings Going Win In At Upset At U.S. Bank Stadium</h3><p>The Vikings went 0-3 last pre-season, starting with a 24-13 loss to the Seahawks. They dropped their next two games, going 0-2 at home and 0-1 on the road. Minnesota lost 24-16 to the Titans in week two and finished with an 18-17 loss to the Cardinals.</p><p>Minnesota's running game was 22nd in the league last pre-season, and they finished 19th in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game. The Vikings struggled in the passing game, ranking 26th in yards with an average of 160 yards per game. Overall, they were 28th in yards per game, averaging just 253 yards per game, and 23rd in yards per play. Their rushing game averaged 3.6 yards per attempt.</p><p>Minnesota's defense was 16th in points allowed last pre-season, giving up 22 points per game. However, they allowed 327 yards per game, which was 28th in the NFL. The Vikings were tough to pass against, ranking 3rd in passing yards allowed, but they struggled against the run, giving up 175.3 rushing yards per game.</p>

Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 8/10/24

<p>The Falcons, who are the underdog with a +155 money line, will host the Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game is set for 8:20 ET on Sunday, September 22nd and will be televised on NBC. The Chiefs are favored with a -3.5 point spread, and the over/under line is at 46.5 points. The Chiefs need to add their record, and the Falcons need to add their record.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS ATLANTA FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Falcons +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, September 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chiefs winning this one by a score of 25 to 24</li><li>Even though we like the Chiefs to win, our ATS pick is to take the Falcons at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Chiefs Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Despite trailing for most of the game, the Chiefs pulled off a 26-25 comeback win over the Bengals, improving to 2-0 for the season. Kansas City had to fight back in the 4th quarter, as they were down 23-25 with 0:48 left in the game. This is a tough loss for the Bengals, as they were so close to pulling off the upset on the road.</p><p></p><p>The Chiefs' defense held, giving the offense one last chance, and they took advantage, as Patrick Mahomes drove the Chiefs down the field, setting up a game-winning 33-yard field goal from Harrison Butker. The Chiefs were favored by -6.5 and won by one point, meaning they did not cover the spread. The over/under line heading into the game was 47.5 points.</p><p>In their 26-25 win over the Bengals, the Chiefs' offense struggled on third down, converting just 12.5% of their chances. They finished with 19 first downs and 320 yards, with 149 coming on the ground and 171 through the air. Patrick Mahomes completed 18 of 25 passes for 151 yards, finishing with two touchdowns and two interceptions.<p></p>Isiah Pacheco led the Chiefs in rushing with 90 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt, while Rashee Rice was the top receiver with 75 yards and a touchdown. Mahomes also ran for 29 yards.</p><p>In their 26-25 win over the Bengals, the Chiefs' defense allowed 246 passing yards on 23 completions. The Bengals finished with 320 total yards, with just 74 yards coming on the ground from 22 attempts. Kansas City's defense recorded three sacks and limited Cincinnati to a 30.8% conversion rate on third down.<p></p>The Chiefs gave up two passing touchdowns in the game, and opposing quarterbacks completed 63.9% of their passes against them. Despite this, the Chiefs came out on top in the QB hit differential (3) and the tackles for loss differential (1).</p><h3>Are The Falcons Going Win In At Upset At Mercedes-Benz Stadium</h3><p>Heading into their week two matchup against the Eagles, the Falcons were coming off a 32-6 loss to the Eagles. Atlanta was able to bounce back and pull off a 22-21 win, giving them a 1-1 record. The Falcons were +5.5 point underdogs on the road and their win came by just a single point. The combined 43 points was below the over/under line of 46.5 points.</p><p></p><p>After a scoreless 1st quarter, Atlanta took a 3-0 lead with 11:27 left in the 2nd quarter. The Eagles answered to take a 7-3 lead, but the Falcons added a field goal before halftime to make it 7-6 in favor of Philadelphia. In the 3rd quarter, Atlanta took a 9-7 lead on a field goal and later added a touchdown with 1:29 left in the 3rd quarter, as Kirk Cousins found Darnell Mooney for a 55-yard touchdown. Although the Eagles took a 21-18 lead with 1:42 left in the 4th, the Falcons responded with a touchdown of their own with 38 seconds left, as Kirk Cousins found Drake London for a 17-yard score.</p><p>Atlanta's offense put up 22 first downs and 233 passing yards in their 22-21 win over the Eagles. The Falcons ran for 152 yards on 28 attempts, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt. Kirk Cousins, who threw for 241 yards and completed 69% of his passes, led the team. He threw two touchdowns and was not intercepted.</p><p></p><p>Bijan Robinson was the top rusher with 97 yards and added 25 receiving yards. Darnell Mooney caught 88 yards and a touchdown, with a long reception of 41 yards. The Falcons struggled on third down, converting only 22.2% of their chances.</p><p>Despite giving up 186 rushing yards on 37 attempts, the Falcons' defense played well in their 22-21 win over the Eagles. They allowed just 179 passing yards and held Philadelphia to 1-of-2 in the red zone. Atlanta's defense also came up with a key interception in the game.</p><p></p><p>Even though the Eagles had success running the ball, the Falcons' pass defense was solid, allowing just 76.7% completions. They also had one interception and one sack in the game. Atlanta's defense held the Eagles to a 46.2% third-down conversion rate.</p>

Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 9/22/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (-182) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (+149) in a non-conference matchup. The Jazz (-4.5) are favored over the 76ers, and the over/under line is currently set at 235 points.</p>

<p>Philadelphia comes into this game having lost four straight, and they currently sit fifth in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the Jazz have lost two in a row and are currently 10th in the West.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-114 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with Tyrese Maxey points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the 76ers Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>As the 76ers look to end their four-game losing streak, they are 4.5-point underdogs against the Jazz. This season, Philadelphia has been the underdog in 11 of their 46 games and has gone 2-9 straight-up and 5-6 against the spread.</p>

<p>This year, the 76ers have an average scoring differential of +2.7 points per game on the road. In the Eastern Conference, their road record is 12-11, which is 3rd-best among all teams.</p>

<p>On the season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 27-19, and their games have averaged 231.5 points per game. Today's O/U line of 235 is slightly higher than their season average of 230.1.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the 76ers lost to the Warriors by a score of 119-107. The O/U line for that game was 233 points. Philadelphia was 1-point underdogs going into the game, and they are now 29-17 straight-up and 29-17 ATS.</p>

<p>Overall, the 76ers are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-17. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place. Against other teams in the East, Philadelphia is 19-11 and 10-6 in non-conference games.</p><p>So far this season, the 76ers are 6th in the league in scoring at 118.9 points per game. However, they have scored 116.7 points per game on the road compared to 121.0 at home.</p>

<p>Philadelphia has outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 17th in the league at 98.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 27th in the league in made threes at 11.4 per game. Overall, they are 15th in field goal percentage and 10th in true shooting percentage.</p><p>On defense, the 76ers come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 112.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 120 points per contest (3rd). The 76ers defense is coming off a game in which they held the Warriors offense to just 45.9% shooting. Overall, they gave up 119 points to Golden State.</p><h3>Will the Jazz Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Currently, the Jazz are favored by 4.5 points in today's game against the 76ers. This season, Utah has been favored in 12 of their 49 games and has gone 10-2 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +8.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Utah's ATS record for the season is 29-20, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 16-5 ATS compared to 13-15 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>The Jazz have lost their last two games straight-up and are currently 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-25. In their last game, they lost to the Knicks by a score of 118-103. Utah was a 2.5-point underdog in that game.</p>

<p>This season, the Jazz have an O/U record of 27-21-1, and their games have averaged 237.3 points per game. Today's O/U line of 235 is slightly higher than their season average of 233.4.</p>

<p>Against the Western Conference, the Jazz are 12-18 compared to 12-7 against non-conference opponents. In the Northwest Division, they are currently in 4th place.</p><p>Utah's offense has been one of the league's best at home, averaging 123.9 points per game (3rd). Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 117.5 points per game.</p>

<p>The Jazz have been one of the NBA's most efficient teams inside the arc, shooting 54% on two-point attempts (16th). They are 19th in field goal percentage at 47%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Utah is 12th in made threes per game (13.1) but just 21st in three-point percentage at 35%. In terms of pace, the Jazz are 8th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game.</p><p>On defense, the Jazz are ranked 23rd in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 57.1% of their games. Utah's defense is currently forcing 15.2 turnovers per game, which is 30th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 7th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.9 rejections per game.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<p>The Boston Celtics (-608) are 11-point favorites over the Los Angeles Lakers (+440) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently at 240.5 points.</p>

<p>Boston (37-11) is currently 1st in the Eastern Conference and has won two straight games. Los Angeles (24-25) is 9th in the Western Conference and has lost two straight.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +11</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-112 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Lakers Ready for a Win at Boston?</h3><p>The Lakers have an overall record of 24-25 and are currently in 9th place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 6-9 compared to 18-16 against other Western Conference teams.</p>

<p>On the road, the Lakers are 7-17 and have lost their last two games straight up. Against the spread, they are 9-15 on the road and have an average scoring differential of -7.9 points per game.</p>

<p>For the season, the Lakers are 6-15 as underdogs and have an ATS record of 9-12 in those games. Today, they are 11-point underdogs and have gone 21-28 ATS for the season.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Hawks by a score of 138-122. The O/U line for that game was 248 points, and the Lakers were 6-point underdogs going into the game.</p>

<p>The Lakers have gone over the O/U line in their last seven games and have an over/under record of 28-21 for the season. On average, their games have finished with 233.8 points.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Lakers are currently in 9th place with a record of 24-25. In their last game, they lost to the Hawks by a score of 138-122.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 14th in the league, averaging 116.2 points per game. Interestingly, they are scoring slightly more on the road (115.6) compared to at home (116.7).</p>

<p>So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 5th in the league at 101.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they are 28th in three-pointers made per game (11.2) and are last in three-point attempts per game (30.6).</p><p>So far, the Lakers' defense is ranked 20th in the league at 117.6 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Hawks, the Lakers' defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 53% leading to 138 points.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Celtics?</h3><p>The Celtics are currently favored by 11 points against the Lakers. This season, Boston has been favored in 45 of their 48 games and have a record of 35-10 in those games. As the favorite, they have won their last two games straight up.</p>

<p>Boston's ATS record for the season is 22-24, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games. At home, the Celtics are 12-11 ATS, while going 10-13 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Pacers by a score of 129-124. The O/U line for that game was 248.5, and the Celtics were favored by 8 points. This improved their overall record to 37-11, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This season, the average O/U line in Celtics games is 231.3, and their games have averaged 231.4 points. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 24-24.</p>

<p>At home, the Celtics are averaging 121.8 points per game, which is 6th in the NBA. Overall, they are 5th in the league with 120.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Boston is 18th at 98.5 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics are the NBA's top team in both made threes per game (16.2) and three-point attempts per game (42.6). Their three-point percentage is 38%, which is 4th in the league.</p>

<p>So far this season, Boston has outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 13th in the league at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, the Celtics are 5th in the league at 56%.</p><p>At this time, the Celtics' defense is positioned 6th in the NBA, permitting 111.0 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Celtics squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.4% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 34.4% from downtown.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<p>Lucas Giolito will get the start for the Guardians (66-71, 35-34 home) as they host the Twins (71-66, 31-37 away) at Progressive Field. The Twins will give the starting nod to Pablo López. Check out my prediction for game one of this AL Central matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians +116</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 6:10 ET on Monday, September 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>The Twins have lost their two most recent games when favored on the moneyline.</li><li>So far this year, the Guardians lead the season series against the Twins 6-4.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .320 against Pablo López in his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS ON A RUNLINE WIN STREAK</h3><p>The Twins will be playing their 137th game of the season today and are 1st in the AL Central on a record of 71-66. So far, Minnesota has won 58.0% of their games at home compared to 45.6% on the road. Against divisional opponents, the Twins are 24-21 and have played a total of 42 series, going 20-17-5.</p><p><p>Pablo López is taking the mound for his 28th start of the 2023 season with a record of 9-7. His ERA stands at 3.72, and opponents are batting .233 against him. On the road, he has been impressive with a 5-4 record and a 3.07 ERA, while at home he is 4-3 with an ERA of 5.14. For the season, teams have managed to compile a slugging percentage of .381 against him.</p></p><p>Pablo López's most recent start ended in a loss for the Twins against the Guardians. The right-hander pitched six innings and allowed three runs, resulting in the defeat.</p><p>For the season, the Twins' offense is averaging 4.5 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 3rd in the league in scoring, with a total of 61 runs. Overall, Minnesota's team batting average is .240, putting them 15th in the MLB.</p><p>Over the Twins' last five games, Donovan Solano has been a force at the plate, leading the team in hits and batting .325. This season, Solano has been a consistent contributor to the offense, boasting a .294 average and 33 RBIs.</p><h3>WILL THE CLEVELAND GUARDIANS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Guardians are 2nd in the AL Central on a record of 66-71. Overall, they have played in 42 different series, going 17-21-4. When playing above .500 teams, the Guardians are 66-71, and currently hold win percentages of 50.7% at home and 45.6% on the road.</p><p><p>Cleveland's Lucas Giolito has had a challenging season thus far, with an overall record of 7-11 and ERA of 4.45. His ERA is significantly higher on the road (7.22) than at home (2.60). Giolito's WHIP stands at 1.27, while his opponents have managed a .233 batting average and .449 slugging percentage against him.</p></p><p>His season has been a bit of a roller coaster, but he's still managed to post a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in the early going.

Lucas Giolito's 2023 campaign with the Guardians has been a bit of an up-and-down ride so far.</p><p>The Guardians have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 3 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 8th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 24th in home runs and 24th in slugging percentage. Overall, Cleveland is averaging 4.1 runs per game (27th).</p><p>Ramón Laureano has been a key contributor to the Cleveland offense this season, boasting a .219 batting average and .364 slugging percentage. Over the team's last ten contests, he has been especially impressive, leading the Indians in hits while batting .276.</p>

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