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North Texas Mean Green vs UTSA Roadrunners Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Wyoming Cowboys vs Colorado State Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Houston Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

East Carolina Pirates vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Akron Zips vs Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ohio Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Toledo Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Ball State Cardinals vs Buffalo Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>The Jaguars, currently at +165 on the money line, will host the Vikings at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. The Vikings are favored by -4 on the road in this non-conference matchup. Kickoff is at 1:00 ET, and the over/under line is set at 47.5 points. You can watch this week 10 matchup on FOX.</p><h3>MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Vikings -4</p><p>This game will be played at EverBank Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Vikings winning this one by a score of 24 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Vikings winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Vikings Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>After two straight losses, the Vikings got back on track in week 9, defeating the Colts 21-13 to improve to 6-2. Minnesota entered the game as 5.5-point favorites and covered the spread with the win. The O/U line was set at 47 points, and the teams combined for 34. So far, the Vikings have a 3-5 O/U record this season.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, Minnesota has an average scoring margin of +7.4 points per game and ranks 8th in our NFL power rankings. They have a 81.3% chance of making the playoffs and a 12.7% chance of winning the NFC North. Against the spread, the Vikings are 6-2, including a 3-0 record as underdogs.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Vikings rank 13th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 26.1 points per game, which is 8th in the NFL. They are 13th in the league in total yards per game (336.2) and 12th in passing yards per game (222.1), despite ranking 24th in passing attempts. Minnesota is 21st in rushing yards per game, with 114.1, on 27.1 attempts per game. The Vikings have been strong on 3rd down, converting 40.9% of their attempts, which ranks 9th in the NFL, and they lead the league in 1st quarter scoring.</p> <p>Sam Darnold threw for 290 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 9, completing 28 of 34 passes, but he did have 2 interceptions and was sacked 4 times. Justin Jefferson led the team with 7 catches for 137 yards, while Aaron Jones had 21 carries for 64 yards. The Vikings scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter and 7 in the 4th, converting 6 of 12 3rd downs and 3 of 5 red zone attempts.</p><p>Minnesota's defense was strong in their 21-13 win over the Colts, holding Indianapolis to just 159 yards passing. The Vikings' secondary didn't allow a passing touchdown and limited the Colts to a 59.3% completion percentage. They also performed well on third downs, allowing only a 27.3% conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Against the run, the Vikings gave up 68 yards on 19 attempts, with Indianapolis finishing the game with 227 total yards. Minnesota's defense also came away with three sacks and one interception in the game.</p><h3>Are The Jaguars Going Win In At Upset At EverBank Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 10, the Jaguars are 2-7 and rank 26th in our NFL power rankings. They have a 3.3% chance of making the playoffs and a 1.0% chance of winning the AFC South. Jacksonville is 4th in the division with a 1-1 record, and they are 2-4 in conference games. At home, the Jaguars are 2-2, but they are winless on the road at 0-5.</p> <p></p><p>Jacksonville has a -6.3 scoring margin this season, but they are 5-4 against the spread, including three straight ATS wins. In week 9, they covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs in a 28-23 loss to the Eagles. The over has hit in five straight Jaguars games, and their O/U record is 6-3.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Jaguars are 19th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 17th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.7, and are 21st in yards per game with 320.7. Jacksonville ranks 17th in passing attempts and passing yards per game, with 207.2. In the run game, they are 24th in attempts and 22nd in rushing yards per game, averaging 113.4. On 3rd down, the Jaguars are 27th in the league, converting 31.6% of their attempts, and they are 24th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Trevor Lawrence struggled in week 9, posting a passer rating of 40 after throwing for 169 yards and 2 interceptions against the Eagles. Evan Engram led the team with 45 receiving yards, and Travis Etienne Jr. had 24 rushing yards on 3 carries. Before week 9, Lawrence threw for 308 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 8, and he had a 121 passer rating in week 7. The Jaguars have been slow starters, failing to score in the first quarter of their last three games.</p><p>In their 28-23 loss to the Eagles, the Jaguars' defense struggled to stop the run, giving up 237 rushing yards on 46 attempts. Despite this, they did manage to sack the quarterback three times. Against the pass, they allowed just 18 completions for 210 yards, but two of those completions went for touchdowns. Jacksonville also allowed Philadelphia to convert on 52.9% of their third down attempts. The Eagles finished with 447 total yards in the game.</p>

Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canadiens versus the Wild? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Wild are favored by -1.5 against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+217)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Canadiens Defense Show Up in St. Paul?</h3><p>Montreal's 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped the Canadiens to 5-9-2 this season. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Canadiens didn't score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. By then, the Penguins had already scored twice, adding an empty-net goal later to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal's offense was held in check in their 3-1 loss to the Penguins, managing just one goal. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist of the year.</p> <p>The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were plagued by 20 giveaways. They were shut out in the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the game's first two goals, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens pulled within one in the third, but they conceded an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, leading to a 3-1 loss. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Will the Wild Win at Home?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 10-2-3 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well under that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman got the Wild on the board first, scoring at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, putting the Wild on the board 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three. Marco Rossi added his seventh assist on Boldy's overtime goal. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Wild allowed a late first-period goal to the Maple Leafs but shut them out the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, finishing with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also tallied 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Highlanders and Bears game? Catch the action at Hill Field House in Baltimore, MD, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145 points, and Morgan State is favored by -6.5 at home against NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS MORGAN STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hill Field House at 11:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Morgan State winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does NJIT Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>NJIT dropped to 0-2 on the season after a 68-50 loss to Loyola Maryland on Tuesday. The Highlanders were +3 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 118, well under the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>After trailing 29-26 at halftime, NJIT struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 39. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find more scoring as they look to bounce back in their next game.</p><p>NJIT's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points while shooting 38.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 3 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 16.7% from three.</p> <p>They managed just 7 offensive rebounds and 7 assists as a team. Tariq Francis led the way with 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Jordan Stiemke added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Even though NJIT allowed 68 points, they held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field. The Highlanders gave up 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line only 6 times, where they made 5, shooting 83%.</p><h3>Do the Bears Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bears dropped their season opener on Saturday, falling 84-66 to Longwood. Morgan State was a +10 underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended just under the O/U line of 151, with 150 points scored.</p> 

<p>Morgan State was down 36-32 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring 34 of their own. They'll need to tighten up on defense as the season progresses.</p><p>Morgan State's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were efficient inside, hitting 61.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 1 of 12 threes (8.3%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bears shot 55%, connecting on 11 of 20 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Amahrie Simpkins was a standout, shooting 7 of 8 from the field and adding 4 assists.</p><p>Despite Morgan State's defensive efforts, they allowed 84 points in this game, with the opposing team shooting 51% from the field. The Bears struggled to contain two-point shots, as the other team went 16/22, a 72% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morgan State gave up 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 75%. Morgan State allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

NJIT Highlanders vs Morgan State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Flames? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Florida Atlantic is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Florida Atlantic Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic dropped to 1-1 on the season after a 100-94 loss to UCF on Tuesday. The Owls were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 194, well over the pre-game O/U line of 155.</p> <p>FAU struggled early, trailing 46-36 at halftime, but their offense came alive in the 2nd half, scoring 58 points. However, they couldn't tighten up defensively, allowing UCF to score 54 points after the break.</p><p>Florida Atlantic put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.2%, and they connected on 75.9% of their free throws, going 22 for 29 from the line.</p> <p>Keyshawn Hall led the way with 26 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jordan Ivy-Curry added 22 points and 5 assists, while Darius Johnson and Leland Walker each contributed 21 points, with both hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense struggled, giving up 100 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>The Owls also gave up 13 threes on 28 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Florida Atlantic sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 92%.</p><h3>Will Liberty Win at Home?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty picked up a 66-64 win over Seattle on Saturday, November 9th. The Flames were +1 underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 27-27 tie at halftime, Liberty scored 39 points in the 2nd half while holding Seattle to 37. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 48% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-22 from deep, while hitting 57.1% of their two-point shots, finishing 16-for-28 inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Flames struggled, converting just 52.6% of their attempts, going 10-for-19. Kaden Metheny hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from beyond the arc, while John Christofilis knocked down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Jayvon Maughmer was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots overall, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 64 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Flames allowed their opponent to connect on 59% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Liberty's defense held their opponent to 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. The Flames also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 11 shots, 45% of their attempts. Liberty gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>At 9:40 PM ET, the Twins and Padres face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at PETCO Park in San Diego, and the Padres are the slight favorite on the money line (-105). The money line odds for a Twins win are sitting at -114, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Minnesota comes in with a record of 70-55 and are 3rd in the AL Central, while the Padres are 71-55 and are 2nd in the NL West. Martín Pérez will start for the Twins, while the Padres are starting Bailey Ober. Minnesota is looking to snap a two-game losing streak.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -105</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, August 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Padres 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>San Diego picked up a 5-3 win over the Twins in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a two-run lead after the first inning and added three more in the 3rd. As for the Twins, they scored their first run in the 4th and added two more in the 9th.</p>

<p>Michael King started for the Padres and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued three walks. Zebby Matthews got the start for the Twins and took the loss, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Jackson Merrill was the only Padres hitter to have more than one hit, as he went 1/4 with three RBIs. Christian Vazquez did the most damage for the Twins, going 2/4 with an RBI.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 70-55, the Twins are 3rd in the AL Central, 2.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Twins have dropped two straight games, and these losses came after winning three in a row. So far, they have been good against other AL Central teams, going 28-17 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins have gone 36-24 this season, and they are just above .500 at 34-31 on the road. As the favorite, the Twins are 55-31 this year, and they are 15 games below .500 when listed as the underdog. Minnesota's overall series record is 24-13-3, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>Minnesota is 35-30 on the run line on the road this season, but they have failed to cover in their last two road games. The Twins' average run differential on the road is +0.2 runs per game, and they have a run line record of 62-63 on the season. Their average run differential in wins is +3.7 runs per game, while their average run differential in losses is -3.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins are on the road today to face the San Diego Padres. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 8 runs per game. The Twins have gone over the total in 19 of their 33 games this season when the line has been set at 7.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Bailey Ober is getting the start for the Twins today as he faces the Padres on the road. He has made 23 starts this season and has a record of 12-5 with a 3.49 ERA. Ober's WHIP for the season is currently 1.00, and opponents are batting .205 off him this year. In his 23 starts, he has turned in 14 quality starts and is averaging 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Ober's last outing came against the Rangers, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts.</p><p>Carlos Santana has been one of the Twins' top power threats this season, as he is 2nd on the team with 18 homers. However, he has struggled at the plate of late, hitting just .150 over his last six games. Ryan Jeffers and Willi Castro are the Twins' top run producers, with Jeffers leading the team with 57 RBIs and Jeffers is just behind him at 55. Jeffers also has a team-high 19 homers, while Castro has 10.</p>

<p>As a team, the Twins are 8th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams and are also among the league leaders in slugging percentage and OPS.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 71-55, the Padres are three games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. San Diego will take on the Twins at home today, and they have an overall division record of 20-20. The Padres took the first game of this series vs. the Twins and have an overall series record of 25-14-3.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 34-29 this season, and they have been really good on the road at 37-26. As the favorite, the Padres are 45-33 this year and 26-22 as the underdog. San Diego has won six straight games at home, and they are 6-8 as the home underdog this year. Looking at their overall mark, the Padres have gone 7-3 over their last ten.</p><p>San Diego has been a run line bettor's dream on the road this season, going 41-22. The Padres are 25-38 vs. the run line at home, where their average run margin is exactly 0.0. They have been a run line underdog in 48 games this season, going 33-15 in those contests. Their average run margin in wins is 3.7, while it's -3.5 in losses.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 7.5 runs is lower than the average line for San Diego games this season. The Padres have played 75 games with higher over/under lines and 11 games with lower lines. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 67-58 overall.</p><p>Left-hander Martín Pérez gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Twins at home. So far this season, he has made 19 starts and has a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 4.62. In his last outing, Pérez picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last three outings, he has finished with a no-decision in two of them. Pérez has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 7.46 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 17 home runs and is averaging 3.11 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Padres are the top-hitting team in the league, averaging 4.8 runs per game, and have the top team batting average in the league. They also do a great job of putting the ball in play, as they have the fewest strikeouts in the league. San Diego has been especially good at home this season, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are 13th in home runs and have the league's best slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Manny Machado are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 19 apiece. Profar also leads the team with 73 RBIs, while Jake Cronenworth is right behind him at 73 RBIs and has gone deep 15 times. Jackson Merrill has gone 6/16 in his last four games and is currently on a four-game hitting streak.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 8/20/24