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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Cardinal? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Stanford is favored to win by -10.5 at home vs. Miami.</p><h3>MIAMI HURRICANES VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Hurricanes +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Miami at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Miami as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Miami Hurricanes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hurricanes dropped to 4-14 on the season after a 117-74 loss to SMU on Saturday. Miami, who were +5.5 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 191 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.</p> 

<p>Miami fell behind early, trailing 60-26 at halftime. They scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 57, as SMU continued to dominate.</p><p>Matthew Cleveland's 31 points on 64.7% shooting led the Hurricanes to 74 points in their last game. Miami shot 46.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%.</p> <p>They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (4/14), but excelled at the free-throw line, making 81.8% (18/22). Boopie Miller and Matt Cross each hit 3 threes, shooting 60.0% from deep.</p><p>Miami's defense struggled, giving up 117 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 22/42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Miami held the opponent to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 81% of their free throws. Miami also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cardinal Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Stanford improved to 12-6 on the season with a 72-71 road win over North Carolina on Saturday. The Cardinal entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Stanford trailed 36-35 at halftime but outscored the Tar Heels 37-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 143 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 7 of 22 from beyond the arc, shooting 31.8%, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 13 for 14 (92.9%).</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 25% from three. Jaylen Blakes added 20 points and 7 assists, shooting 53.8% from the field, while RJ Davis chipped in 19 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field. They managed to limit damage from beyond the arc, with the other team hitting just 5 of 18 threes for 27%.</p> <p>Inside, Stanford's defense allowed 50% shooting on two-pointers, with the opponent making 18 of 36. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws for 83%. Stanford gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Miami Hurricanes vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25

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<p>Betting on today's Sharks and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS 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 Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Golden Knights picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Sharks Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Sharks dropped to 0-6-2 after a 3-2 loss to the Kings. San Jose’s defense struggled early, allowing all three goals in the first period. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined 5 falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Both of San Jose’s goals came from Mikael Granlund, who scored in the second and third periods. The Sharks’ defense gave up their first goal just 4:31 into the game.</p><p>Mikael Granlund was the lone goal scorer for the Sharks in their 3-2 loss to the Kings, netting his 2nd and 3rd goals of the season. Granlund took 6 shots on goal, with his two scores coming on power plays, at 9:55 in the second period and 1:00 into the third.</p> <p>Alexander Wennberg and Jack Thompson each picked up assists on both of Granlund's goals, bringing their season totals to 2 and 3 assists, respectively. The Sharks fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period.</p><p>San Jose's defense struggled early, giving up three goals in the first period, including the first at 4:31. Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the defense finished with 9 takeaways and 39 hits. They didn't allow a goal after the first period, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.</p><h3>Will the Vegas Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>With a 6-1 road win over the Kings, the Golden Knights improved to 5-2-1 this season. Vegas covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 5.5.</p> 

<p>Five different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Tomas Hertl leading the way with two goals. Vegas jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and never looked back.</p><p>Vegas found the net six times in their 6-1 win over the Kings, with Tomas Hertl scoring twice, bringing his season total to three goals. Hertl’s first goal came on a power play, and he added another in the third period. Ivan Barbashev notched his fifth goal of the season.</p> <p>The Golden Knights fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mark Stone picked up his third goal of the season and added his ninth assist on Barbashev’s goal. Alex Pietrangelo contributed with two assists, giving him six on the year.</p><p>On the defensive side, Ilya Samsonov made 33 saves with a 97.1% save percentage, helping the Golden Knights to a 6-1 win over the Kings. The defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 21 hits, and 21 blocks. The only goal they allowed came with 53 seconds left in the 2nd period.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Aggies and Bearkats game? Catch the action at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, TX, as the Bearkats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The odds for this Conference USA conference game currently have Sam Houston State as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston State Bearkats -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Bearkats.</li><li>Not only will Sam Houston State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Mexico State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>After starting the season 0-8 on the road, the Aggies have now won two consecutive games. For the season, they are 9-10 overall and 3-1 in Conference USA.</p>

<p>So far, New Mexico State has been the underdog in 10 of their 19 games, and they have yet to win in that role. Their record as the underdog is 0-10.</p><p>Against the spread, New Mexico State has gone 8-7 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 4-4 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for New Mexico State sits at 8-7 this season. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 143.9 points, which is slightly higher than the average over/under line of 141.9. Today's over/under line of 142 is similar to the average scoring total in their last three games (139).</p><p>In their most recent game, the Aggies' offense tallied 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 70.4 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Robert Carpenter who comes into today's matchup averaging 10.6. Christian Cook also heads into the game with a PPG average of 9.7.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.3 points per game. In today's game vs. Sam Houston State, the New Mexico State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, New Mexico State made 18 free-throws vs. the Aggies.</p><h3>Can the Bearkats Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Sam Houston State comes into this game with a record of 10-9, including a 3-1 mark in Conference USA play. At home, the Bearkats are 5-2 this season, and they have won three straight games at home.</p>

<p>For the year, Sam Houston State has been favored in 10 games, going 8-2 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home is +7.1 points per game, compared to -6.5 on the road.</p><p>Overall, Sam Houston State has an ATS record of 9-9 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 3-4. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bearkats have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Sam Houston State games is 11-7. On average, their games have finished with 143.9 points compared to an average over/under line of 140.1, resulting in an average margin of 3.8 points. Today's over/under line of 142 is similar to their average scoring total over their last five games (142 points).</p><p>Against Liberty, the Sam Houston State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 71.7 points per game. They scored 66 points and posted a field goal percentage of 46.3% in the game. Lamar Wilkerson led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Davon Barnes contributed 19 points for the Bearkats.</p><p>The Bearkats' defense is presently ranked 157th nationally, allowing an average of 71.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Liberty, the Flames finished with a field goal percentage of 56% and a total of 82 points vs. Sam Houston State.</p>

New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Mean Green? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. The over/under for this American Athletic conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with North Texas being favored by -8.5 at home against Temple.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Temple at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Owls Win in Denton?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple improved to 11-6 on the season with an 80-77 home win over Tulane on Sunday, January 19th. The Owls were -4 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Temple led 34-33 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points to Tulane.</p><p>Temple's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points on 56.6% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 62.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 37.5% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Owls shot 77.8%, and they pulled down 12 offensive rebounds, with 12 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 32 points, shooting 75.0% from the field and hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Rowan Brumbaugh added 20 points and 7 assists, knocking down 4 of 7 from deep. Kam Williams was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 overall and 3 for 3 from three-point land, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Temple's defensive struggles, they put up 77 points in their last game. The Owls shot 56% from the field, connecting on 30 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, hitting 64% of their two-point shots, going 24/37.</p> <p>From three-point range, Temple made 6 of their 16 attempts, shooting 37%. They also got to the free-throw line 18 times, converting 14 of those for a 77% success rate. On the offensive glass, they managed to pull down 12 rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Mean Green Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 11-4 on the season with a 72-57 road win over UTSA on Saturday. The Mean Green entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>North Texas took control early, leading 40-18 at halftime. However, they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32, making the game closer than the 1st half suggested.</p><p>North Texas put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 48.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They connected on 9 of 19 three-point attempts, hitting 47.4% from deep, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 22 for an 86.4% rate.</p> <p>Atin Wright led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range and shooting 57.1% overall. Tai'Reon Joseph added 19 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and 60% from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Texas held their opponent to just 57 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. The defense limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making 13 of 31 attempts for 41%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Texas gave up 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made all their free throws. North Texas kept the offensive boards in check, allowing just 4.</p>

Temple Owls vs North Texas Mean Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25

<p>The 49ers and Cardinals will face off on Sunday, January 5th at 4:25 ET on FOX. The Cardinals are favored at -207 on the money line and -4 on the point spread. This week 18 NFC West matchup has an over/under line set at 42.5 points. The game is being played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS ARIZONA CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning this one by a score of 20 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Cardinals to win, our ATS pick is to take the 49ers at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The 49ers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 6-10 record, the 49ers have dropped three straight games, including a 40-34 loss to the Lions in week 17. San Francisco was unable to take advantage of being at home, and they also failed to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. The combined scoring of 74 points easily surpassed the 50-point line, marking the 49ers’ second straight over.</p> <p>Heading into week 18, the 49ers rank 8th in our power rankings despite having a -1.5 scoring margin. They are 5-11 against the spread and have lost three straight ATS. San Francisco has a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs or winning the NFC West.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the 49ers are 12th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 22.8 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NFL. They are 5th in the league in yards per game (372.6) and 4th in passing yards per game (246), despite being 24th in passing attempts. On the ground, San Francisco ranks 14th in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game (126.6). They are 9th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 42.9% success rate, and 23rd in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Brock Purdy threw for 377 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 17, completing 27 of 35 passes, but he also had 2 interceptions. Ricky Pearsall led the team with 8 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown, while Isaac Guerendo had 34 rushing yards on 9 carries. San Francisco scored on all 5 of their red zone trips and converted 62.5% of their 3rd-down attempts against the Lions.</p><p>In the 49ers' 40-34 loss to the Lions, their defense allowed 287 passing yards on 26 completions. The 49ers gave up three passing touchdowns and allowed the Lions to complete 76.5% of their passes. On the ground, the 49ers allowed 152 rushing yards on 33 attempts, with Detroit averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. San Francisco also struggled on third downs, allowing the Lions to convert 64.3% of their third down attempts. The 49ers did have two sacks in the game.<p></p><h3>Are The Cardinals Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 18 with a 7-9 record, the Cardinals are 15th in our power rankings and have a -0.1 scoring margin. They have lost two straight, including a 36-30 loss to the Panthers in week 16 and a 13-9 loss to the Rams in week 17. Arizona was a 6.5-point underdog against LA but managed to cover the spread despite the loss.</p> <p>With no playoff chances, the Cardinals will look to end the season on a high note when they host the 49ers in week 18. Arizona is 10-6 against the spread this year, including a 7-2 record as an underdog. Their O/U record is 7-8-1, with their games averaging 44.2 points compared to a 46.8-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Cardinals sit 14th in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.1 points per game, and 11th in total offense with 356.1 yards per game. Arizona has leaned on the run game, ranking 7th in rushing yards per game (143.8) on 27.2 attempts per contest. On 3rd down, they are converting 43.4% of the time, which is 7th-best in the league.</p> <p>In week 17, Kyler Murray threw for 321 yards on 33/48 passing, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions in a loss to the Rams. He was sacked 4 times. Trey McBride led the team with 12 catches for 123 yards, while Michael Carter had 70 rushing yards on 13 carries. Arizona struggled to score, managing only 9 points, all in the second half.</p><p>In their 13-9 loss to the Rams, the Cardinals' defense held the Rams to just 3.1 yards per attempt on 22 rushes, totaling 68 yards. Arizona also limited the Rams to 189 passing yards on 17 completions, with a 53.1% completion percentage. However, they were unable to record any sacks and lost the quarterback hit differential by -4.<p></p>The Cardinals' defense was solid on third downs, allowing the Rams to convert just 40% of their third down attempts. Despite this, the Cardinals' offense struggled, and the team as a whole was unable to come out with a win.</p>

San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>The Stars and Sharks are set to face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Sharks will host the game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Stars are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sharks.</li><li>We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+306)</li><li>The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Dallas Have A Chance at SAP Center?</h3><p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Dallas Stars sit in 3rd place in the Western Conference with a record of 37-17-9. In their last ten games, Dallas has gone 4-6, including a two-game winning streak. On the road this season, the Stars have gone 18-9-5 and have been favored in 54 of their 63 games.</p>

<p>When playing other Western Conference teams, Dallas has gone 21-14, and in games against teams in the Central Division, they have gone 13-7. As the favorite, the Stars have gone 34-13-7 this season and have won their last two games when favored.</p></p><p>So far this season, Dallas has an average scoring differential of +.6 goals per game. They have gone 24-39 against the puck line, including 17-37 when favored. In their 54 games as the favorite, the Stars have an average scoring differential of +.8 goals per contest.</p>

<p>Overall, Dallas has won 20 games by just a single goal and has 17 victories by multiple goals. In their last ten games, the Stars have gone just 4-6 against the puck line, and their road puck line record for the season sits at 15-17.</p> <p>On average, Dallas' games have finished with 6.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Stars come in with an over/under record of 35-27-1.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Dallas has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Stars are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. So far this year, the Stars are 22-10 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 15-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Dallas will be looking for a good game from Roope Hintz who leads the team in scoring with 24 goals, ranking 36th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 28 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks come into the season ranked 1st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 35.2 shots per game against San Jose. For the season, they are ranked 30th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Jake Oettinger has started 38 games this season. His current record stands at 23-11, and his save percentage is 0.87%.</p><h3>Do the Sharks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Sharks have struggled, going just 9-18-2. Over their last ten games, they have just one win and have lost five straight games at home. In the Pacific Division, San Jose is in 8th place with a record of 6-14.</p>

<p>Overall, the Sharks have gone 15-40-6 and are in 15th place in the Western Conference. As the underdog, San Jose has gone 15-39-6 this season. Over their last three games, the Sharks have lost all three, and they have lost five straight games overall.</p></p><p>San Jose enters the game with a puck line record of 28-32, including a mark of 13-16 at home. So far, the Sharks have 10 puck line wins in their last 16 home games.</p>

<p>Overall, the team's average scoring margin sits at -1.8 goals per game, and they have dropped four straight games at home vs. the puck line. In their last 10 games, the Sharks have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>This season, San Jose's games have an average of 6.1 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Sharks come in with an over/under performance of 26-31-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Dallas has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Sharks have an average of 2.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 32nd in the league. So far this year, the Sharks are 1-2 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 13-36 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>San Jose's leading scorer is Fabian Zetterlund. So far, he has 15 goals which is 136th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Zetterlund has 10 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks come into the season ranked 1st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 35.2 shots per game against San Jose. For the season, they are ranked 30th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Dallas, goalie Kaapo Kahkonen has started 26 games in this season. His current record is 6-20, and his save percentage stands at 0.759%.</p>

Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/24

There aren’t a lot of headline-grabbing programs in play on Monday around the college basketball world, but there are some intriguing and interesting games on the slate. One such game takes place in the Ohio Valley Conference between Murray State and Austin Peay.

The Racers are -3 on the road with a total of 145 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> in a game that you can find this evening on ESPNU with an 8 p.m. ET tip-off.

It is worth pointing out that these two OVC hopefuls played once already in Murray, Kentucky and the Racers rolled to an 87-57 win. They closed -3 in that game and won by 30, but they opened -4 here and the line was bet down to -3.

We’ll look at both sides of this handicap and try to find a play on either side or total for this excellent OVC matchup.
<h3><strong><u>Murray</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Racers</u></strong></h3>
Murray State couldn’t miss in the first meeting. The Racers were 26-of-37 from two-point range in the first game and 8-of-20 from three-point range. The game was only played to 65 possessions, but Murray State scored 87 points with 1.335 points per possession, a number that they have only been close to in games against lower-division schools otherwise.

Murray State took an 11-10 lead with 12:51 left and proceeded to score the game’s next 15 points to open up a big lead that would stick around the rest of the way. Murray State led 41-18 by halftime with a 31-7 run.

Most of last season’s team that went 23-9 is back for Murray State, so big things are expected and the team is likely to contend with Belmont for the top spot in the conference like usual. The Racers, though, are just 2-2 against Division I competition on the season. They’ve blown out Greenville and Transylvania, but have lost to Middle Tennessee State and Southern Illinois. The wins are against Illinois State and Austin Peay.

Turnovers have been a huge issue in the two losses. The Racers had 18 turnovers in each loss and those are the only games that Matt McMahon’s team has been held under a point per possession.
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<h3><strong><u>Austin</u></strong><strong><u> Peay Governors</u></strong></h3>
Murray State took two of the three meetings against Austin Peay last season, including the one that mattered most during the OVC Tournament. Like Murray State, Austin Peay has two wins Division I teams, with victories over Omaha and East Tennessee State. Austin Peay has an extra loss to Division I teams with defeats at the hands of Abilene Christian, Murray State, and Florida A&amp;M.

In all five games against Division I competition, the Governors have scored less than one point per possession. Just about everybody of consequence from last season is back, but APSU has really struggled to defend thus far. That was also the team’s problem last season en route to a 21-12 record.

The Governors were 316th in eFG% defense last season and 313th in 3P% against. The song remains the same this season and the offense hasn’t been good enough to overcome it. The Governors have also turned the ball over in more than 24% of their possessions on the year. Austin Peay had 17 turnovers to 11 for Murray State in the first meeting.

That could be a major problem as the season goes along for the Governors. They struggle badly on the defensive side and giving the opposition extra possessions makes the struggle that much worse.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This is a tough handicap. The game was only played to 65 possessions last time because of the score. Otherwise, it is the slowest game of the season for both teams. Perhaps that is why the total has been bumped up. Austin Peay is a terrible defensive team, but they’ve had lots of issues offensively as well.

From a side standpoint, it is probably a bit surprising to see Murray State win the first game by 30 and not really increase that much as a favorite. The venue is flipped, but with marginal home court advantage this season because fans are not in attendance, this line isn’t adjusted all that much.

It is important to respect the early money, that would seemingly have no reason to be on Austin Peay, but it is. The Governors have had issues on the defensive glass over their last three games as well.

I’ll respect that money, but look to the over here, as this game should be played to a higher pace as the previous one and both teams should get into the mid-to-upper 70s.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 145</strong></h4>
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<p>From Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, we have the Red Sox and Reds facing off in an interleague matchup. Saturday's matchup is set to start at 4:10 PM ET, and the Red Sox are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -127 compared to the Reds at +107. The over/under line is currently at 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>Boston comes in with a record of 40-36, while the Reds are 36-39 overall. Nick Pivetta is starting for the Red Sox, and he is facing off against Frankie Montas. This game will be televised on BSOH.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -127</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, June 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>Cincinnati picked up a 5-2 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Reds had a huge 1st inning, scoring five of their seven runs. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only two runs in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Reds were the slight favorites at -105.</p>

<p>Andrew Abbott got the win for the Reds, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts but issued a costly home run. Alexis Díaz got the save. Kutter Crawford had a rough outing for the Red Sox, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Jeimer Candelario and Jonathan India each had two hits and two RBIs for the Reds' offense. Connor Wong did the most damage for the Red Sox, going 2/4 with a home run.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 40-36 overall and is 3rd in the AL East, ten games behind the Yankees for the division lead. The Red Sox are 10-9 in AL East games this year. So far, they have struggled on the road, going just 18-20 compared to 22-16 at home.</p>

<p>The Red Sox have won three straight series, and their overall series record is 11-9-4 this year. As the road favorite, the Red Sox have gone 9-3 this year. Overall, Boston has been a good favorite, putting up a mark of 20-15. So far as the underdog, the Red Sox are 20-21.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Boston Red Sox, it's best to take them on the road, where they have a 22-16 record. Their average run margin is +0.6 runs per game, but that number jumps to +1.3 runs per game on the road. When they win, they win big, with an average run margin of +4.4 runs per game.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds. The over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The combined run average in Red Sox games this season is 8.7 runs per game. Boston's over/under record for the season is 34-37. The average over/under line for Red Sox games this season is 8 runs. In games with an over/under line of 9.5 runs, the Red Sox have a 2-5 over/under record. Only 3.9% of their games this season have had an over/under line of 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Right-hander Nick Pivetta is starting for the Red Sox today as he faces the Reds on the road. Pivetta has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 4-4 with a 3.88 ERA. In his 10 appearances, he has turned in four quality starts. Pivetta's ERA on the road is 3.62, and he has gone 3-2 away from home. Most recently, he picked up the win against the Blue Jays, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 6th in the league in runs scored at 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, the Red Sox are batting .253, which is 6th in the league, and are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league. Boston's lineup has been tough to strike out, as they are 28th in the league in strikeouts.</p>

<p>Ceddanne Rafaela has been swinging a hot bat for the Red Sox, going 12/22 in his last six games with a home run and four RBIs. Tyler O'Neill has also homered three times in his last six games but has just six hits in his last 25 at-bats. O'Neill comes into the game with a team-high 15 home runs, while Rafael Devers is 2nd on the team with 14 homers and is batting .274 for the season.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is 36-39 overall and trail the Brewers by 7.5 games in the NL Central. The Reds are 9-10 in divisional games this year. Cincinnati took the first game of the series vs. the Red Sox and will be at home for today's matchup.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds are 19-19 this year compared to 17-20 on the road. As the underdog, the Reds are 17-26 this year and 19-13 when favored. Cincinnati's overall series record is 8-14-2, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid run line bet this season, going 40-35 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 24-13 against the run line. They have covered the run line in two straight games overall and as an underdog. Their average run differential in wins is +3.5, while it is -2.9 in losses.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds have played to the over in 11 of their 17 games with an over/under line of 9.5 runs this season. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 31-41. The under has hit in six straight games for the Reds.</p><p>Reds starter Frankie Montas has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 4.62. So far, he has turned in four quality starts and is averaging 7.31 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Montas finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Montas' ERA at home is 6.34 compared to 7.1 on the road.</p><p>Over the past nine games, Jeimer Candelario has been on fire for the Reds, going 13/33 with five home runs and 11 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .255, and his 14 homers are 10th best in the majors. Candelario's 37 RBIs are the 2nd most on the team, behind Spencer Steer, who has 43 RBIs but is batting just .234.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Overall, they are 14th in home runs and have the 20th batting average in the MLB. Currently, the Reds have three players on a hitting streak, led by Nick Martini at six games.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 6/22/24

The Los Angeles Lakers (49-13) will try to continue a six-game home winning streak when they take on the Brooklyn Nets (29-34) at Staples Center. Los Angeles is an 11.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the game's Over/Under (O/U) opened at 223.5 points. Action starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, and it can be seen on YES Network.
<h2>Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers ATS Preview</h2>
The last time the Nets played, they won a close one over the Chicago Bulls, 110-107, but were unable to cover as 6-point favorites. With 11 points and 15 rebounds, Brooklyn's DeAndre Jordan put together a solid outing. Brooklyn dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.547 (above their season average of 0.196) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 23.6). Chicago put up marks of 0.185 and 10.0, respectively, for those same stats. The two teams combined to score 217 points, which came in just under the O/U total of 219.

The Lakers will look to maintain momentum after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in their last matchup, 112-103, as 2.5-point underdogs. Los Angeles received a boost from LeBron James, who finished with 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. The Lakers forced 15 turnovers and held the Clippers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.436 (below their season average of 0.532). The two squads collectively scored 215 points, which was under the projected point total of 226.5.

These two teams have already met once this season. In that game, the two teams combined for 241 points, which was over the projected point total of 230. The Lakers won 128-113, covering as 5.5-point favorites. The Lakers dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 and a free throw rate of 0.160. The Nets were 16.3 and 0.132, respectively, for those same stats. James played a huge role in the victory, recording a triple-double with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

Of Brooklyn's 63 games, 31 have finished under the O/U total, while 33 of Los Angeles' 62 games have finished under the projected point total. Looking at straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) records, the Lakers have a significant advantage. They are 49-13 SU and 35-26-1 ATS, while the Nets are 29-34 SU and 30-31-2 ATS.

Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a matchup of two heavyweights. The upper-echelon Los Angeles offense ranks fifth in the NBA in that metric at 0.548, while the stingy Brooklyn defense is ranked fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.506). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the offense of the Nets, which ranks 24th in ball security (turnover percentage of 14.2 percent). They'll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Lakers, which forces the fifth-most turnovers in the league (14.6 percent).
<h3>Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers Free Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/top-nba-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free NBA Pick:</a> SU Winner - Lakers, ATS Winner - Lakers, O/U - Under
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Betting Notes:

The Lakers rank third in rebounds allowed per game (42.2) while the Nets rank 22nd (46.0).

Brooklyn ranks 13th in fast break points allowed per game (13.2) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (16.8).

Brooklyn ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (37.8) while Los Angeles ranks 23rd (31.3).

Brooklyn ranks third in assists allowed per game (22.4) while Los Angeles ranks seventh (23.2).

Los Angeles is 17-12-1 ATS at home, while Brooklyn is 13-16-2 ATS on the road.

The Nets have 15 overs, 15 unders and 1 push in 31 road games.

The Lakers have 17 unders and 13 overs in 30 home games.

When allowing less than 100 points, Los Angeles is 16-0 and Brooklyn is 8-1.

The Lakers are 45-11 when they score over 100 points, while the Nets are 29-26.

The Lakers rank third in second chance points per game (14.4) while the Nets rank 18th in second chance points allowed per game (13.2).

Los Angeles ranks third in points off turnovers per game (18.9) while Brooklyn ranks 27th (14.6).

The Lakers rank fourth in steals per game (8.6) while the Nets rank 26th (6.4).

The Lakers average 53.5 points in the paint per game, which ranks second in the NBA. The Nets rank 11th in points allowed in the paint per game (46.6).

Los Angeles ranks first in blocks allowed per game (3.7) while Brooklyn ranks 22nd (5.4).

Bettings Trends:

Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over in its last five games.

Over its past five outings, Brooklyn is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.

The Lakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 7.6 for the season.

During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 114.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).

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Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers ATS Odds Pick 03/10/20

<p>ABC will be covering the action as the Missouri Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies face off at Kyle Field in College Station. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, and the over/under line is currently at 48.5 points. The Aggies are the -2-point favorites at home in this week six matchup. Both teams come in with a 4-1 record, and the money line odds are -128 for Texas A&M and +107 for Missouri.</p><h3>MISSOURI TIGERS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M Aggies -2</p><p>This game will be played at Kyle Field at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas A&M Aggies winning this one by a score of 26 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Texas A&M Aggies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Missouri Tigers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Missouri enters Week 6 with a perfect 4-0 record, holding the 14th spot in our power rankings. They have a 99.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 1.7% chance of winning the Southeastern. However, they have a 32.4% chance of making the CFB playoff, which ranks 14th in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>The Tigers have gone 2-0 at home this season and have a +24.5 average scoring margin. They are 1-1 against the spread and have been favored in two of their four games, going 2-0 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>This season, Missouri’s games have averaged 48.5 points, with an average over/under line of 51.8 points. They are 0-2 against the over/under, and this week’s line is set at 48.5 points.</p><p>Missouri’s offense is averaging 36.5 points per game, ranking 25th in the nation, and they are 47th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 6. Their passing game is 20th in completions, with 27 per game, and they are 34th in attempts, averaging 37.8. Overall, they are 58th in passing yards, with 265.8 per game. However, they rank 6th in third-down conversions, converting 54.7% of their attempts, and 7th in completion percentage, completing 71.5% of their passes.</p> <p>Quarterback Brady Cook has thrown for 946 yards this season, completing 68.7% of his passes, with four touchdowns and one interception. He has a passer rating of 95. Nate Noel leads the rushing attack with 441 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored two touchdowns. Theo Wease Jr. has 287 receiving yards on 26 catches but has yet to score a touchdown.</p><p>Missouri's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 7th nationally by allowing just 12 points per game. They’ve also held opponents to 92.2 rushing yards per game and 127.2 passing yards, which ranks 7th in the country. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 62.8 against Missouri, completing only 48.7% of their throws.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Vanderbilt, Missouri’s defense allowed 27 points, including two passing touchdowns. They gave up 325 total yards, with 147 rushing yards on 35 attempts and 178 passing yards.</p><h3>Will The Texas A&M Aggies Win At Home Over The Missouri Tigers?</h3><p>Texas A&M enters Week 6 with a 4-1 record, ranked 18th in our power rankings. They have a 97.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 1.3% shot at winning the Southeastern. At home, they are 2-1, and they’ve been favored in four of their five games this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Aggies have a +11 average scoring margin, but their ATS record is 1-3. They are 0-3 against the spread at home but 1-0 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 48.5 points, while Texas A&M’s games have averaged 47 points. Their over/under record stands at 1-3, with an average line of 48.4 points.</p><p>Texas A&M’s offense is built around their run game, ranking 7th nationally with 232.6 rushing yards per game. They are 6th in rushing attempts, averaging 41.8 per game. Le’Veon Moss leads the team with 471 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, Texas A&M is 53rd in scoring, with 29 points per game, and they are ranked 48th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 6. Quarterback Marcel Reed has thrown for 585 yards and six touchdowns without an interception. The Aggies rank 100th in passing yards per game.</p><p>Texas A&M's defense has been solid this season, allowing just 18 points per game, ranking 31st nationally. Against Arkansas, they gave up 17 points but held the Razorbacks to just 100 rushing yards on 30 attempts. They also forced an interception in the game.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 123.8 rushing yards per game on 30 attempts against the Aggies, while quarterbacks have posted a 68.2 passer rating, completing 57.4% of their passes for an average of 207 yards per game.</p>

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