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<p>The Devils and Lightning are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The Devils come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Lightning to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Lightning on the moneyline (-107)</li><li>The Lightning are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will New Jersey Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 12-6-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but they failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames finding the net at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal while committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils took 22 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net, marking the first time this season they've been held scoreless.</p> <p>New Jersey had 19 giveaways in the game. The Devils were held scoreless through the first two periods, and despite 22 shots on goal, they couldn't break through in the third either.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held firm through the first two periods, but they allowed three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will the Lightning Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 8-6-1 after a 7-4 road loss to the Jets. The Lightning took an early 2-0 lead, but their defense faltered, allowing seven unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark.</p>

<p>As the underdog on the puck line, Tampa Bay failed to cover. Four different Lightning players scored in the game, but their defense couldn’t hold up, especially in the third period, when they allowed four goals.</p><p>In their recent 7-4 loss to the Jets, Tampa Bay's offense managed 30 shots on goal and found the net four times. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point added his 8th on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee netted his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov scored his 10th.</p> <p>The Lightning had 8 giveaways and recorded 4 assists. Jake Guentzel picked up his 8th assist of the season, and Nick Paul added his 7th. Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov each earned their 10th assist on Point’s power-play goal.</p><p>After the Lightning tied the game at 4-4 in the third period, their defense faltered, allowing three unanswered goals to the Jets. The first came at the 7:38 mark, followed by two empty-netters. Tampa Bay also gave up two goals in the second period after leading 2-1 at the end of the first. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Dukes versus the Monarchs? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. Duquesne is the -8 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Old Dominion. The over/under for the game is set at 141.5 points.</p><h3>DUQUESNE DUKES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +8</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Duquesne Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Duquesne’s season took a hit with a 64-59 road loss to Hampton on Monday. The Dukes, who entered the game as -6.5 favorites, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 32-28 at halftime, Duquesne allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 27. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>Duquesne's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 59 points while shooting 42.2% from the field. They hit 33.3% of their three-pointers, going 6-for-18, and managed an effective field goal percentage of 48.9%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dukes shot just 51.7%, converting 15 of 29 attempts. Noah Farrakhan led the way with 24 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 50.0% overall and 40.0% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 42% from two-point range (14/33). They also limited three-point damage, allowing just 6 threes on 19 attempts (31%).</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Duquesne's opponent shot 81%, making 18 of 22 attempts. The Dukes gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Monarchs Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Old Dominion fell to High Point 73-67 on Monday. Despite the loss, the Monarchs covered the spread as +14.5 underdogs. The game’s total points were 140, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 halftime tie, Old Dominion allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The Monarchs will look to tighten up defensively in their next outing.</p><p>In their last game, Old Dominion managed 67 points, shooting 42.2% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range (7/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 54.5% of their attempts (6/11). The Monarchs grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists.</p> <p>Kezza Giffa led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall. D'Maurian Williams was perfect from three, hitting 3/3 and finishing with 19 points on 70% shooting. Sean Durugordon also hit his only three-point attempt, going 7/8 from the field for 16 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense gave up 73 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 42% from the field on 27 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Old Dominion's defense held the other team to 7 of 24 shooting, or 29%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6, shooting 54%. Old Dominion gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Duquesne Dukes vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Cougars and Dragons game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NEC. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Drexel is favored by -16.5 against Chicago State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Even though we have Drexel winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Have a Shot at a Win at Daytona Beach?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State dropped to 0-3 on the season after a 63-48 loss to Radford on Monday. The Cougars were +14 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 111, well under the O/U line of 143.</p> 

<p>Chicago State trailed 21-19 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 42 points while scoring just 29. The Cougars will need to tighten up defensively and find more scoring options as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>Chicago State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points on 27.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with two-point shooting at 25% (10/40) and three-point shooting at 35.7% (5/14).</p> <p>They also shot 56.5% from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 23 attempts. The Cougars recorded 14 offensive rebounds and 8 assists, with Jalen Forrest leading the team with 12 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 41.7% overall and 33.3% from three.</p><p>Defensively, Chicago State put the clamps on, allowing just 63 points while holding their opponents to 27% shooting from the field. The Cougars were particularly effective inside, where they limited the opposition to 25% shooting on two-point attempts (10/40).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chicago State allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 for 56%. The Cougars gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Dragons dropped to 2-3 on the season after an 87-81 road loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday. Drexel entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, well over the pre-game O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Drexel led 37-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 52 points while scoring 44 of their own.</p><p>Drexel's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 51.6% shooting performance from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 29.2%.</p> <p>Rasheed Bello led the way with 20 points and 8 assists, while Cole Hargrove added 19 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Drexel also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Drexel's defense struggled in their previous game, allowing 87 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Dragons couldn't contain their opponent inside, as they gave up 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 84%. Drexel did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-136) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (+114) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat are favored by 2.5 points and have won two straight games. The Bucks (+2.5) have won four in a row and are 6th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami and can be seen on TNT. The over/under line is currently 225 points.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 148-125 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.3% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Milwaukee Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>With a 125-119 win over the Hornets on Saturday, the Bucks improved to 8-9 for the season. Milwaukee, who were favored by 7.5 points at home, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 244, surpassing the O/U line of 224.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie in the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control by outscoring Charlotte 31-23 in the 2nd and 37-34 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 96-85 lead, Milwaukee allowed the Hornets to go on a 10-0 run, narrowing the gap to 126-103.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 63 points in the Bucks' win over the Hornets, with Giannis contributing 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Lillard added 31 points. Gary Trent Jr. chipped in 16 points, hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.</p> <p>Milwaukee connected on 18 threes, shooting 48.6% from beyond the arc and 48.3% overall. Giannis scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, and another 10 in the 3rd, while Lillard added 11 in the 2nd period.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 2nd quarter, holding the Hornets to 23 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 34 points in each. Despite this, Milwaukee managed to win, thanks in part to limiting Charlotte to 41% shooting overall.</p> <p>The Bucks had trouble defending the three-point line, where the Hornets hit 19 threes at a 40% clip. Milwaukee also sent Charlotte to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Bucks finished with 41 defensive rebounds, allowing 14 offensive boards, and recorded 9 blocks.</p><h3>Are Miami Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Miami improved to 7-7 on the season with a 123-118 win over the Mavericks on Sunday. The Heat were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 241 points went well over the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run early in the game helped Miami take control, turning a 28-27 deficit into a 41-28 lead. The Heat held a 5-point lead heading into the 4th quarter, but the Mavericks outscored them 30-25 in the final period.</p><p>Jimmy Butler's 33 points and 9 rebounds powered the Heat's 123-118 win over the Mavericks, as he shot 64.7% from the field. Bam Adebayo added 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% rate, while Tyler Herro contributed 18 points despite shooting just 32%.</p> <p>Miami hit 14 threes, shooting 34.1% from deep and 43% overall. Alec Burks scored 9 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter, and Pelle Larsson added 9 of his 14 in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat were solid in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 23 points, but they allowed 33 in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th. Overall, Miami gave up 118 points but still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Miami did a great job defending the three, holding the Mavericks to just 10 made threes on 25% shooting. The Heat also recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>With the series all square at 1-1, the Phillies (65-53, 34-23 home) are giving the start to Ranger Suárez while the Twins will send Sonny Gray to the mound. Check out who I see coming out on top in this Philadelphia Phillies vs. Minnesota Twins showdown at Citizens Bank Park.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -121</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, August 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous ten games, the Phillies have a record of 7-3.</li><li>The Twins are just 1-4 in their last five road games.</li><li>The Twins are just 1-2 in Sonny Gray's last five starts.</li></ul><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Twins are 1st in the AL Central on a record of 61-58. Overall, they have played in 37 different series, going 17-16-4. When playing above .500 teams, the Twins are 61-58, and currently hold win percentages of 57.9% at home and 45.2% on the road.</p><p><p>Sonny Gray is currently 5-5 with an ERA of 3.18. On the road, he has a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 3.34, while at home he is 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA. His WHIP for the season is 1.24, and opponents are batting .232 against him with a slugging percentage of .323.</p></p><p>Sonny Gray's most recent start ended in a 6-0 defeat to the Tigers, but he still put forth a quality performance. Over six innings, Gray allowed three runs and kept the Twins in the game.</p><p>For the season, the Twins' offense is averaging 4.4 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 8th in the league in scoring, with a total of 49 runs. Overall, Minnesota's team batting average is .237, putting them 18th in the MLB.</p><p>Joey Gallo is the Twins' home-run leader in 2023, having blasted 20 long balls and driving in 38 runs. His slugging percentage is currently at a season-high .465.</p><h3>WILL THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>118 games into the season, the Phillies have a record of 65-53, putting them 2nd in the NL East. This mark includes an overall series 21-14-2. At home, they are 34-23 compared to 31-30 on the road.</p><p><p>Ranger Suárez is making his 17th appearance of the 2023 season with a record of 2-5. His ERA sits at 3.96, with opponents batting .273 against him. On the road, he has a 2-3 record and an ERA of 3.17, while at home he is 0-2 on an ERA of 6.51. Teams have a slugging percentage of .412 against him this season.</p></p><p>Ranger Suárez was unable to secure a win in his last start against the Nationals, as he finished with a no-decision. Over 5 2/3 innings, the left-hander allowed two runs on six hits, but ultimately the Phillies fell 5-4.</p><p>Across their last ten games, the Phillies' offense is 5th in batting average, leading to an average of 6.1 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 11th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .746 on 137 (14th).</p><p>Over the last five games, Trea Turner has been a force at the plate for the Phillies, leading the team in hits with a .530 batting average. This season, Turner is hitting .252 and has driven in 44 runs.</p>

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