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<p>Looking to win big? The Phoenix and Dragons face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Dragons are hosting the game at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and Drexel is favored by -1.5 vs. Elon in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Elon Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon improved to 10-5 on the season with an 81-68 win over Campbell on Monday. The Phoenix were favored by 7.5 points at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>Elon led 42-34 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, outscoring Campbell 39-34.</p><p>Elon's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were strong inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 16 of 19 attempts for 84.2%.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, while Sam Sherry added 23, shooting 88.9% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Nick Dorn chipped in 22 points, making 5 threes at a 50% clip. The Phoenix also recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Elon Phoenix struggled defensively in their last game, allowing 68 points while their opponent shot 50% from the field, converting 28 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, Elon gave up 19 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 63% shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Elon also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 84% success rate. Elon allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drexel’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a 93-82 home loss to Towson on Saturday. The Dragons, who were favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Both teams scored 44 points in the second half, but Drexel couldn’t pull ahead. The game’s total points reached 175, well over the pre-game O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>Drexel put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 55.6% of their attempts.</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points and hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Williamson added 26 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Caleb Embeya was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>Even with Drexel sending the opposition to the line 27 times, they only converted 55% of their free throws, scoring 15 points. Drexel also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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Some NASCAR sponsors require a Google search to figure out what the heck they are. The Xfinity Series race on June 13 at Homestead-Miami Speeway requires no such search. Well, then again, maybe it is a popular search term. The Hooters 250 is this week’s Xfinity Series event in South Florida and will serve as the ninth race of the season.

Oddly enough, the Xfinity Series will actually run back-to-back races at Homestead-Miami in the span of 20 hours to catch up with the Cup Series and make up for the lack of a race at Martinsville. The second race will be the Contender Boats 250 and will precede Sunday’s Cup Series race.

This will be a really interesting weekend for the Xfinity Series. Racing, particularly in hot and humid conditions, takes a lot out of the drivers. It is physically draining and demanding. The idea of running back-to-back days, which the Cup Series will do at Pocono the end of the month, was unheard of until this season.

So, we’ve got odds for the Hooters 250 because it is the first race, but just keep in mind that these driver notes and stats will carry over to Sunday’s Contender Boats 250 as well.

Here are the Hooters 250 odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a>:
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<td width="295">Chase Briscoe</td>
<td width="295">+225</td>
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<td width="295">Dale Earnhardt Jr</td>
<td width="295">+425</td>
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<td width="295">Justin Allgaier</td>
<td width="295">+660</td>
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<td width="295">Austin Cindric</td>
<td width="295">+660</td>
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<td width="295">Noah Gragson</td>
<td width="295">+800</td>
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<td width="295">Ross Chastain</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
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<td width="295">Harrison Burton</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
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<td width="295">Brandon Jones</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">Justin Haley</td>
<td width="295">+2200</td>
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<td width="295">Field</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">Riley Herbst</td>
<td width="295">+6500</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Sieg</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
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<td width="295">Anthony Alfredo</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
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<td width="295">Michael Annett</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
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<td width="295">Brandon Brown</td>
<td width="295">+55000</td>
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<td width="295">Brett Moffitt</td>
<td width="295">+55000</td>
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<td width="295">Myatt Snider</td>
<td width="295">+55000</td>
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<td width="295">Jeremy Clements</td>
<td width="295">+110000</td>
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<td width="295">Josh Williams</td>
<td width="295">+110000</td>
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<td width="295">Joe Graf Jr</td>
<td width="295">+350000</td>
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Chase Briscoe once again finds himself the favorite for an Xfinity Series race, but the second name on the board is the one that will catch the most eyes. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be in the #8 Chevy for the first time this season. He tends to run one or two Xfinity Series races per year. He ran fifth at Darlington last year and fourth at Richmond two years ago. This will be his first Xfinity Series start at Homestead since 2008. He stopped driving in the Cup Series full-time in 2017.

On name recognition, he sits second on the board, but he isn’t a good bet at that price in any way, shape, or form.

Briscoe ran third at Homestead last year after finishing 13th the year prior. He’s got a win as Las Vegas on a 1.5-mile track, but has finished 20th and ninth on the other 1.5-mile loops. He is a deserving favorite having his two wins and two other top-five finishes, but it might not be a bad idea to look around for somebody else at a better price.

Justin Allgaier is still looking for his first win of the season. He came close at Bristol with two stages wins and the most laps led, but eventually finished 18th. He was sixth last time out at Atlanta and fifth at Charlotte. Chevrolet has back-to-back wins here thanks to Tyler Reddick and Allgaier has gotten some wins on traditional ovals like Phoenix, Indianapolis, Dover, and Chicagoland, but he hasn’t scored a top-five finish at Homestead since his return in 2016. His +660 price isn’t bad, but we’re moving further down the board.

Austin Cindric led the most laps and won the first two stages last week at Atlanta, but it was AJ Allmendinger that scored a rare win. Cindric is also +660 this week, but he has run much better on the 1.5-mile tracks than the guys ahead of him. The Columbus, Ohio native was fifth in 2018 and seventh in 2019 at Homestead. It sure looks like his Team Penske #22 car has a lot more speed this season. He’s the preferred choice at +660 and the preferred option among the short prices.

Noah Gragson was the runner-up last week at Atlanta and finished fourth at Homestead last year. He’s got a nice price at +800. His JR Motorsports Chevy has been part of the manufacturer’s resurgence across both circuits this year. After going winless last year, he already has two wins this year. He’ll be another popular pick, especially in Tyler Reddick’s car from the 2018 win.

This isn’t the kind of Xfinity Series race where you want to look for surprises. Clean, 1.5-mile races like this one are all about equipment and teams. One of the favorites is going to win and that will be true of both the Hooters 250 and the Contender Boats 250 on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend.

The Hooters 250 is at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and the Contender Boats 250 is at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the 9th ranked Kings will host the 2nd ranked Rockets in a Western Conference matchup. Sacramento is favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 226.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Rockets are on a 5 game win streak and have a record of 27-12. On the other side, the Kings are 20-20 and are 3rd in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-104 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Houston Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 27-12 this season with a 128-108 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday. Houston, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The game’s total score of 236 points went over the line of 224.5 by 11.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 41-25. They entered the 4th quarter with a 102-81 lead, and while Denver edged them 27-26 in the final period, the Rockets had already done enough to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Green's 34-point performance, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 6 threes at a 60% rate, led the Rockets to a 128-108 win over the Nuggets. Alperen Sengün added 20 points, while Fred VanVleet contributed 16 points and 8 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 44.4%.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 52.1% from the field and made 17 threes, hitting 44.7% from beyond the arc. Green scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter and 13 more in the 3rd, while Sengün added 10 points in the 3rd period.</p><p>Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Rockets managed to hold the Nuggets to 108 points in their win. Houston gave up 33 points in the 3rd quarter but limited Denver to 23 points in the 1st and 25 in the 2nd.</p> <p>Despite allowing the Nuggets to shoot 53% from the field and 48% from three, the Rockets sent Denver to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Houston also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Kings Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 20-20 on the season after a 130-115 road loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Sacramento entered the game as +2 point underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game reached 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Milwaukee’s 14-0 run early in the game put Sacramento in a deep hole, as the Bucks extended their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. The Kings managed to keep the 2nd and 3rd quarters close, but they entered the 4th quarter down 102-82. Sacramento outscored Milwaukee 33-28 in the final period but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 28 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency in their 130-115 loss to the Bucks. De'Aaron Fox contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 39.1% and making 2 threes at 25%.</p> <p>Keon Ellis connected on 5 threes at 62.5%, finishing with 18 points, including 9 in the 4th quarter. The Kings made 17 threes as a team, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 44.2% overall.</p><p>The Kings' defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 47 points, but they tightened up afterward, allowing 28 points in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters. Overall, Sacramento allowed Milwaukee to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bucks hit 17 threes at a 37% clip. The Kings sent Milwaukee to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Sacramento grabbed 36 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards, and they finished with 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Flames and Blues are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blues will host the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Blues are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Flames in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Blues picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Blues on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Flames Chances in St. Louis</h3><p>Calgary's 4-2 loss to the Oilers brought their record to 21-15-7. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Flames tied it up in the third, only to give up two more goals. The Oilers' final goal came with just 3 seconds left, sealing the loss for Calgary.</p><p>Calgary fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only found the net twice. Anthony Mantha scored his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his 1st goal of the year in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Bahl recorded his 5th assist on Sharangovich's goal, and Tyson Barrie picked up his 1st assist on Mantha's power-play goal. The Flames struggled with giveaways, tallying 22 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their previous game against Edmonton. They also gave up two more in the 3rd period, including the game-winner at the 9:50 mark and an empty netter. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Do the Blues Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved above .500, improving to 21-20-4. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0, the Blues scored four straight, including an empty-netter. Three different players contributed to the scoring for St. Louis.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, his second and third of the season, and added his fifth assist on an empty-netter from Pavel Buchnevich. Buchnevich's goal was his fourth of the year. Jordan Kyrou also found the net for the third time this season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues netted three goals in the second, with Parayko's first coming 3:29 into the period. Ryan Suter contributed with two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless in the second. Jordan Binnington recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues' defense also contributed 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Calgary Flames vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Ducks and Stars are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Stars are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>With the Stars being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Stars.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Anaheim Pull Off A Win at American Airlines Center?</h3><p>The Ducks fell to 6-8-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third period, when Brock McGinn found the net at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim's offense struggled to find the net in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, despite firing 39 shots on goal. The Ducks were held scoreless until the third period, when Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season at 9:44. Mason McTavish added a late power-play goal, also his second of the year, with just four seconds remaining.</p> <p>Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist on McTavish's goal, while Troy Terry notched his fifth assist of the season. The Ducks were plagued by 16 giveaways and managed just two goals on 39 shots.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals—two on the power play—and another late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. The Ducks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Will the Stars Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Dallas dropped to 11-5-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>Dallas managed 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Florida, with Evgenii Dadonov netting his second goal of the season and Matt Duchene adding his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist. The Stars were held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, including a power-play goal by Dadonov.</p> <p>Wyatt Johnston earned his fifth assist on Dadonov's goal, while Miro Heiskanen's assist on Duchene’s goal marked his fourth of the season. Thomas Harley contributed with his fifth assist. Dallas recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Dallas' defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Panthers. They gave up the first two goals of the game and two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 against the Red Wings in a Atlantic division matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS 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 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Red Wings winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+184)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Detroit Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 20-19-4 this season. Detroit trailed early, but two second-period goals from Dylan Larkin secured the victory. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Detroit's defense struggled early, allowing a goal at 11:39 in the first period. They responded in the second period with two power-play goals from Larkin, the first coming at 12:11. Cam Talbot made 31 saves in the win.</p><p>After a scoreless first period, Dylan Larkin netted both of Detroit's goals in their 2-1 win over Buffalo. Larkin's 6th and 7th goals of the season came on power plays, with Patrick Kane picking up his 6th assist on the first goal, and Alex DeBrincat adding his 4th assist on the second. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but gave the puck away 15 times. Both of their goals came in the second period, at the 12:11 and 5:22 marks.</p><p>After allowing the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, the Red Wings' defense shut down the Sabres, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p><h3>Will Florida Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Florida improved to 26-16-3 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 was never threatened, with the two teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, 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 ahead for good.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers' offense saw four different players find the net. A.J. Greer scored his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.</p> <p>Carolina scored once in the first period, added a second goal in the second, and closed out the game with two more in the third. They recorded 16 giveaways and 8 takeaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their strong third period from their last game, where they didn't allow a goal to the Stars. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits. The Panthers will need to be more disciplined, though, as they took 15 penalty minutes, which led to a power-play goal for the Stars.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 10/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Jaguars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Jaguars at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! Milwaukee is favored by -12.5 in this Horizon League conference matchup the against IUPUI. The over/under for the game is set at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS IUPUI JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IUPUI Jaguars +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IUPUI JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IUPUI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Milwaukee Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Purdue Fort Wayne, the Milwaukee Panthers come into this game with a record of 15-14. So far this season, they have gone 10-7 in Horizon League play and 5-7 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Panthers have gone 4-10, and their average scoring margin away from home is -7.1 points per game. In their last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Milwaukee has gone just 5-8 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-8 and their last 10 road ATS record is 5-5. Over their last 3 games as the favorite, the Panthers are 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153.5 is slightly lower than the average over/under line in Milwaukee's games this season (154.5). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 164 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Milwaukee's offense scored 96 points against Purdue Fort Wayne. Their field goal percentage for the game was 55.4%, and they went 21/30 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Panthers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 244th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 264th in terms of percentage and 65th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Panthers' defense is nationally ranked 310th, allowing 79.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Milwaukee's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.9% this season.</p><h3>Will the Jaguars Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Despite being 1-11 at home this season, IUPUI has been the underdog in 25 of their 29 games, and they have a record of 3-22 in those games. They have lost their last seven games at home and nine straight overall.</p>

<p>On the year, IUPUI has gone 6-23, including a record of 2-16 in Horizon League play. They have gone 4-7 in non-conference games this season.</p><p>As the underdog, IUPUI has gone just 7-18 against the spread this season. At home, their ATS mark is 3-9 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 3-7 vs. the spread. Their ATS record vs. the spread over their last 10 home games is 3-6.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in IUPUI's games this season (144.4). So far, 16 of their 26 games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 152 points. On the season, their over/under record is 11-11-4.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Jaguars' offense tallied 64 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 65.7 points per game. The team's top scorer is Jlynn Counter, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.4, while Bryce Monroe also maintains a PPG average of 11 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, IUPUI will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 80.0 points per game (315th). So far, the IUPUI defense is giving up an average of 8.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.4 times per game (689th).</p>

Milwaukee Panthers vs IUPUI Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Retrievers face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Retrievers are hosting the game at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. The odds for this America East conference game currently have UMBC as the -14.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Even though we have UMBC winning straight-up, we like New Hampshire at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Win in Baltimore?</h3><h3>New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats picked up a rare win on Saturday, January 11th, defeating Binghamton 79-72 at home. New Hampshire, now 1-15 on the season, entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs.</p> 

<p>New Hampshire trailed 42-37 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Binghamton 42-30. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Sami Pissis led the way for New Hampshire with 30 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc. Tymu Chenery contributed 18 points, 6 assists, and shot 66.7% from deep, while Gavin Walsh added 17 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Wildcats shot 47.3% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 44.4% of their 3-point attempts, going 8 for 18, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>New Hampshire's defense gave up 72 points in their previous game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts (18/37). From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 8 of their 18 three-point shots, good for 44%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, New Hampshire's opponents went 19/28, shooting 67%. The Wildcats also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Retrievers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UMBC improved to 7-8 on the season with an 87-64 road win over NJIT on Thursday. The Retrievers, who were favored by eight points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 151 points went over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-30 at halftime, UMBC turned things around in the second half, outscoring NJIT 57-27 to secure the win.</p><p>UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 87 points with a field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc, while hitting 86.4% of their free throws. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 58.6%.</p> <p>Bryce Johnson led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, shooting 64.3% from the field and 66.7% from three. Sebastian Robinson added 22 points and 3 assists, shooting 58.8% overall. Regimantas Ciunys was a key contributor, hitting 80% of his shots and grabbing 8 rebounds in just 18 minutes.</p><p>UMBC gave up 64 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts (23/42). They managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, UMBC's opponent went 9/13, hitting 69% of their shots. The Retrievers also allowed 7 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

New Hampshire Wildcats vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Devils and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Maple Leafs. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Maple Leafs winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (+101)</li><li>The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can New Jersey Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped them to 26-16-5 this season. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 5:34. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite firing 22 shots on goal. The Devils were shut out for the first time this season and recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>New Jersey was unable to find the net in any period, and none of their players scored in the game. The Devils also went without a power play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, entering the 3rd in a 0-0 tie with the Flames. However, they gave up three goals in the final period, including an empty-netter. The first goal came at 5:34 in the 3rd, followed by another at 14:54, and the empty-netter at 16:45. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 27-16-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early, with Minnesota scoring at 10:19 in the first period, but William Nylander equalized with a goal at 19:08 in the first. The game stayed tied until the Wild scored 2:14 into overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. All of the game’s scoring took place after 9:41 in the first period.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, as the Maple Leafs fell 2-1 in overtime to the Wild. Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th.</p> <p>Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but came away with just one score. They also recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs allowed the opening goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime, but they kept the Wild off the board in the second and third periods. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Eagles and Midshipmen are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Midshipmen will host the game at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. In this Patriot League matchup, American is favored bt -3.5 vs. Navy. The over/under for the game is 139.5 points.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes in Annapolis?</h3><h3>American Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>American’s season record fell to 4-7 after a 96-93 loss to UMBC on Sunday. The Eagles, who were -5.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 189 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-40 at halftime, American scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>American's offense put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 35.5% of their threes, going 11-for-31, and hit 56.5% of their two-point attempts, finishing 26-for-46 inside the arc. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they made just 8 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Matt Rogers led the way with 33 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and 2-for-3 from three-point range. Marcus Banks Jr. added 28 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip, while Ace Valentine contributed 17 points and a team-high 9 assists.</p><p>American’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 46 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, American’s defense gave up 11 threes on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 8 free throws. On the boards, American allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-10 with an 82-76 loss to William & Mary on Sunday. The Midshipmen were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 41-33 at halftime, Navy put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 158 just missed the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, thanks in part to hitting 43.5% from three-point range, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 18 of 24 shots, good for 75%.</p> <p>Keller Boothby, Gabe Dorsey, and Austin Benigni each scored 16 points, with Boothby hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Noah Collier and Donovan Draper added 14 points each, with Draper going 2 for 2 from three-point range. Aidan Kehoe contributed 11 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 82 points, Navy's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 62% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Navy's defense allowed 13 threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They did manage to limit free-throw damage, with their opponent hitting just 7 of 14.</p>

American Eagles vs Navy Midshipmen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Thundering Herd and Dukes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and James Madison is favored by -6 to win at home against Marshall.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: James Madison Dukes -6</p><p>This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will James Madison pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thundering Herd Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Marshall moved to 8-8 on the season with an 81-69 home win over Georgia Southern on Saturday. The Thundering Herd were -8.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 12-point victory.</p> <p>Marshall led 45-35 at halftime and outscored the Eagles 36-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 fell just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Marshall's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50% field goal percentage. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%. The Thundering Herd also pulled down 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.</p> <p>Nakavieon White led the way with 22 points, shooting 70% from the field, while Mikal Dawson added 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Nate Martin was nearly perfect, shooting 6 of 7 and grabbing 13 rebounds, and Dezayne Mingo contributed 17 points and 7 assists.</p><p>Marshall's defense struggled, giving up 69 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 60% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marshall's defense allowed 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they hit 17 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Dukes Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 7-8 on the season after an 86-66 road loss to Appalachian State on Saturday. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, exceeding the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>James Madison found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 49-30 at halftime. Although they scored 36 points in the second half, they couldn’t close the gap, as Appalachian State added 37 points after the break.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>CJ Huntley and Myles Tate each scored 21 points, with Huntley hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. The Dukes grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and shot 77.8% from the free-throw line.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. The Dukes allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison's defense gave up 10 threes on 17 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 58%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 71%.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs James Madison Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, AL, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Louisiana Tech is favored by -1 in this Conference USA conference contest against Jacksonville State. The game's over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks +1</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Mathews Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Louisiana Tech improved to 10-4 on the season with a 79-74 win over Liberty on Saturday. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs but pulled off the win at home, covering the spread in the process.</p> <p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Louisiana Tech exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p><p>In their last game, Louisiana Tech put up 79 points, shooting 45.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 88% of their attempts.</p> <p>Taelon Peter led the way with 33 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 55.6% from three. Sean Newman Jr. added 27 points and 8 assists, shooting 68.8% from the floor.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 18 for 34 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Louisiana Tech's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 7 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 88%. Louisiana Tech allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Jacksonville State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jacksonville State fell to 6-7 on the season after an 81-64 road loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 underdogs, the Gamecocks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-27 at halftime, Jacksonville State scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 145, just under the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Jacksonville State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they managed 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Essam Mostafa was a bright spot, hitting 10 of 12 shots and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jaron Pierre Jr. also contributed 22 points, despite shooting 36.4% from the field and 30% from three-point range.</p><p>Jacksonville State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Jacksonville State's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they went 8/26 from three-point range. The Gamecocks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts for 73%.</p>

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Mastodons and Raiders game? Catch the action at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH, as the Raiders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Horizon League matchup, Purdue Fort Wayne is favored bt -1 vs. Wright State. The over/under for the game is 152.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wright State Raiders +1</p><p>This game will be played at Nutter Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Purdue Fort Wayne Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 11-6 on the season with a 90-67 win over Detroit on Saturday. The Mastodons were -19 favorites going into the game and covered the spread in the win.</p> <p>After leading 41-34 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne pulled away in the second half, outscoring Detroit 49-33. The total points for the game ended up at 157, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 53.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.1%. They hit 46.7% of their threes, connecting on 14 of 30 attempts, and were 80% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 shots.</p> <p>Rasheed Bello led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. Corey Hadnot II added 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 80% from three. TJ Nadeau, Jalen Jackson, Nate Johnson, and Grant Gondrezick II each contributed 19 points, with Johnson going a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 53% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts. They also allowed 14 made threes on 30 attempts, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 16/20, hitting 80% of their shots. Purdue Fort Wayne limited them to 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Wright State Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Wright State's season record dropped to 7-9 after a 75-72 road loss to Robert Morris on Sunday. The Raiders entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Wright State was tied 34-34 at halftime but couldn't pull ahead, as they were outscored 41-38 in the second half.</p><p>Wright State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, with a 46.7% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 15 threes. They struggled inside, making just 40.4% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Raiders shot 61.9%, connecting on 13 of 21 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Alvaro Folgueiras and Brandon Noel each scored 16 points, with Noel adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Wright State's defense gave up 75 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. They were effective at limiting three-point damage, holding the other team to 6/19 from beyond the arc, a 31% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Raiders allowed 52% shooting, with their opponent hitting 19 of 36 two-point attempts. Wright State also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 70% success rate.</p>

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Dana White and the UFC always seem to deliver some big events each weekend, but nothing is going to top what’s coming this weekend. UFC <a href="https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-300?language_content_entity=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">300</a> might end up being the biggest night in the history of UFC as there are a number of title matches set to take place. </p>



<p>Not only are fans going to be treated to some entertaining bouts throughout the day on Saturday, but there will also be some great betting options out there as well. Here is a look at some of the top fights set to take place this weekend, and the best betting options that should be explored.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pereira-hill-for-title-belt">Pereira-Hill For Title Belt</h2>



<p>The main event at UFC 300 will be a title match in the light heavyweight division as Jamahal Hill is set to take on Alex Pereira. The betting odds for this bout are extremely tight, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a fight that is going to last long.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jamahal Hill had to give up the belt in the light heavyweight division due to an Achilles injury, and he is going to be pushing hard to get that back. Alex Pereira currently holds the belt and he decided to jump up a weight class in order to get that done.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a ton of value in betting on Hill at +114 to win this fight as he has already proven that he is nearly impossible to beat. Taking the under 1.5 rounds is another great option to explore as both fighters will be aggressive in this matchup.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This is going to be the perfect way to wrap up the night, and this highly-anticipated trilogy.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chinese-champions-squaring-off">Chinese Champions Squaring Off</h2>



<p>The co-main event will feature a pair of strawweight fighters from China, and a title will be on the line in this belt as well. For the first time in history, a pair of champions from that country will square off as Xiaonan Yan looks to pull off a major upset against Weili Zhang.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Both of these fighters have had some great fights throughout their career, and each is going to be looking to win this with skill as opposed to just pure strength. This should be a fight that goes the entire five rounds, and that will only add to the drama and excitement.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While Yan is clearly a worthy challenger that deserves this shot, it’s wise to bet on Zhang to win this fight as she holds on to her strawweight title.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-holloway-gaethje">Holloway-Gaethje</h2>



<p>While the fight between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje is not the co-main or main event at UFC 300, it’s going to have the look and feel of a massive matchup. These are two of the most accomplished fighters in UFC, and both men are good enough to put on an absolute show in the Octagon.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Holloway and Gaethje have both been given a ton of high profile fights throughout the years, and they won’t be afraid to take advantage of the moment. There will be some big blows in this bout as neither fighter is afraid to take some big chances.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Gaethje is a slight betting favorite for a weekend in this bout, and he comes into this fight with momenth. Bet on Gaethje at -163 to come up with a win over Max Holloway.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-other-great-bouts">Other Great Bouts</h2>



<p>Since this is such a big event in UFC history, it’s going to be wise to look at the entire fight card as there will be some great matchups. Not only will this be a great event to watch, but there is a chance to win some serious money.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Be sure to check out the odds and options for both sides of each bout as you don’t want to sell one fighter short.</p>

Previewing the Massive UFC 300 Card

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Foxes and Peacocks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Peacocks at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! Marist come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 121.5 points.</p><h3>MARIST RED FOXES VS SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Peter's Peacocks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Peacocks.</li><li>Not only will Saint Peter's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Foxes Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marist improved to 12-2 on the season with a 61-51 home win over Fairfield on Sunday. The Red Foxes, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 25-25 tie at halftime, Marist pulled away in the second half, outscoring Fairfield 36-26. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Marist's offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%).</p> <p>Jamie Bergens led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Jackson Price added 12 points and 6 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Marist's defense allowed 51 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 26 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they were 22 of 34, shooting 64% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marist's opponents shot 4 of 18, making just 22% of their threes. They also went to the free-throw line 6 times, converting 5 of those attempts for 83%. Marist gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Saint Peter's Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Peter's improved to 5-7 on the season with a 62-49 road win over Canisius on Sunday. The Peacocks were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 111, under the 132-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Saint Peter's led 34-22 at halftime and maintained their lead by scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27 points.</p><p>Saint Peter's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They connected on 45.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 22 attempts, while struggling inside the arc, making just 39.3% of their two-point shots (11/28).</p> <p>Marcus Randolph led the Peacocks with 19 points, hitting 4 of 10 from three-point range. Tana Kopa added 12 points, shooting 4 of 6 from deep. Paul McMillan and Bryce Eaton each contributed 11 points, with Eaton hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc and dishing out 5 assists.</p><p>Saint Peter's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting only 12 of 32 attempts for 37%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Peacocks gave up just 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also kept the opponent off the offensive glass, allowing only 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Marist Red Foxes vs Saint Peter's Peacocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Avalanche? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Avalanche as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Avalanche to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Oilers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Be The Talk of Ball Arena?</h3><p>Edmonton improved to 28-13-3 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never threatened, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> <p>Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the 3rd period. The Oilers added an empty-netter to secure the victory.</p><p>Edmonton's offense generated 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. The Oilers scored twice in the first period, added a third goal on a power play at 9:50 in the third, and capped off their scoring with an empty-netter from Mattias Janmark, his second goal of the season.</p> <p>Leon Draisaitl, who now has 9 goals on the year, also contributed two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman added his third goal of the season, while Jeff Skinner scored his third as well. The Oilers recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers were solid, with Stuart Skinner making 29 saves and posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, they did give up two goals, one of which came at the 4:28 mark of the 3rd period, tying the game at 2-2.</p><h3>Does Colorado Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 27-17-1. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Colorado, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>Colorado struck first with a goal from Cale Makar at 2:54 in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s second goal came at 17:43 in the third period, narrowing the score to 3-2 before the Predators added two empty-netters.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Nathan MacKinnon scored his 6th goal of the season, while Cale Makar added his 5th, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Makar also recorded his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s goal, and MacKinnon picked up his 14th assist on Makar’s power-play goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche struggled late, giving up two goals in the final 1:14 of the 3rd period, both empty-netters. They also allowed the first two goals of the game, and another at 5:15 in the 3rd. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Rangers and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Hockey Club winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Hockey Club on the moneyline (-104)</li><li>The Hockey Club are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Rangers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers improved to 20-21-3. The Rangers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, including two goals from Artemi Panarin. The Rangers’ defense held the Islanders scoreless in the third period, and Panarin added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin found the net twice in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Islanders, bringing his season total to 9 goals, with his second coming on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal, his 8th of the season, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also contributed with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Mika Zibanejad picked up his 8th assist on Panarin’s empty-netter, and earlier in the game, he assisted on Kreider’s opening goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance from their previous game, where they didn't allow a goal. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense finished with 10 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Will Utah Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 18-18-7 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Utah held a 2-0 lead before Vegas scored four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over. Utah, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club managed 3 goals on 19 shots in their 4-3 loss to Vegas. Logan Cooley opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Ian Cole netted his first. Alexander Kerfoot added his second goal of the year in the third period to tie the game at 3-3.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 2. Utah recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up four goals to the Golden Knights, including the game-winner just 2:15 into overtime. They also allowed three straight goals after leading 2-0. Goalie Connor Ingram made 31 saves with an 88.6% save percentage. Utah's defense finished with 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

New York Rangers vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kings versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Kings come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Canucks.</li><li>We like the Canucks on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Pull Off A Win at Rogers Arena?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 24-12-5. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead until Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p>

<p>The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the total over.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere's second goal. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were limited to just 3 goals in the game.</p><p>After leading 3-2 late in the third period, the Kings gave up a game-tying goal to the Blackhawks with just 31 seconds remaining. Chicago then went on to win the shootout 3-2. Los Angeles had also allowed the first two goals of the third period, which came at the 16:34 and 14:26 marks. Goalie Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and an 85.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 19-14-10. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded with a goal at 18:43. Suter scored again with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the Canucks’ offense with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored Vancouver’s first goal at 5:19 in the second period and capped the game with the final goal at 19:34 in the third. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 15:38 in the third period.</p> <p>The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net once in the second period and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen recorded 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Canucks' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

Major fields mean major opportunities to get strong players at cheap prices. The PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park is the first major of this wretched 2020 calendar year. Fans won’t be on hand, but 95 of the top 100 players in the world will be. And there are only so many dollars that each player can cost.

Our goal each week in this DFS piece is to find the value players. The ones that could post low enough numbers for a cheap top-10 or top-15 finish that can be the difference between finishing in the money and finishing with nothing but a lost entry fee. We know you want to take as many top players as you can, but that costs money and that is why we dig deep for the value guys.

TPC Harding Park is going to play more like a US Open than a PGA Championship in the minds of most, so the fairways will be narrow and the rough will be extremely penal. As a result, we’re looking at some accurate drivers and some good scramblers. If this ends up like last year at Bethpage Black, par is going to be a really, really good score.

Salaries are from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/draftkings"><strong>DraftKings</strong> </a>as we look at the top value picks for the 2020 PGA Championship:

<strong>Brendon Todd ($7,400) – </strong>Generally speaking, about $8,000 is the cut-off in these things, but we often try to look a lot lower. This week, Brendon Todd is up near the top of the salary range we’re looking for in this event. Todd is $7,400 and has played well the last four events. He’s had terrible Sundays, shooting 75, 76, 73, 75, so there is a certain degree of hesitance to back him here. He’s been hurting those that have rostered him when it matters most. Todd is third in driving accuracy and that is going to be a huge part of the equation this week. He’s also 33rd in SG: Putting per the official PGA Tour site. Todd had two wins before it all shut down, but he has two top-15 finishes and another top-25 in his last four events. This is a great price on him.

<strong>Scottie Scheffler ($7,300) – </strong>Scottie Scheffler might have found something last week. He posted four rounds in the 60s en route to finishing T-15th at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude. Scheffler now has back-to-back top-25 finishes. He, like Todd, had a terrible final round at the Memorial, but a lot of guys did as the weather came into play. Scheffler was pretty popular before the shutdown, but then struggled coming back from the layoff. It seems like he has figured it out a little bit now. Scheffler is 10th in SG: OTT for the season. He was fifth in SG: T2G last week. If he can roll some putts better, he’ll be a factor.

<strong>Cameron Champ ($7,000) – </strong>Play off the tee is going to be crucial this week. This will play as a par 70 of over 7,200 yards. Cameron Champ isn’t the more accurate drivers, but he is one of the most powerful guys on the PGA Tour. Even if he winds up with some shots from the cabbage, he’s plenty strong enough to get those out of there. Champ was third in SG: OTT last week at TPC Southwind and had a really impressive showing from the tee box. Putting will ultimately matter in every tournament, but the give and take of this format may mean easier greens because of some thinner fairways and penal rough. As long as Champ can rack up enough GIRs, he can post some good scores at a cheap price. Champ is second for the season in SG: OTT.

<strong>Corey Conners ($7,000) – </strong>The most famous person from Listowel, Ontario is Jared Keeso of <em>Letterkenny</em> fame. The second is Corey Conners. Conners is a SG: OTT master. He ranks 14th in that. He’s also 14th in SG: Approach. He is just a bad putter and his chipping and pitching games need work. But, he’s in the top 20 in SG: T2G for the PGA Tour season. Conners is 4th in GIR percentage this season and 31st in driving accuracy. This course probably won’t require a masterful putting effort if the fairways and the rough are going to be so challenging, so this just might be the type of week for a ball striker like Conners to play really well in a big-time event.

<strong>Lucas Glover ($6,700) – </strong>I have to throw one guy in the $6000s in there for those really running low in the salary cap department. Lucas Glover is that guy this week. We may be getting an opportunity to buy low on Glover, as he missed the cut last week. He finished T-38th at the Memorial to stop a streak of four straight top-25 finishes. He’s 50th in driving accuracy this season and 27th in SG: Approach. He’s going to have to figure it out with the wedges and the putter, but if he plays from the short grass and stays true on approach, he’ll have a leg up on the rest of the field as they scramble around the course. Glover has a chance at a sneaky top-20 finish this week and that is a great ROI at this price point.

Golf DFS Picks: The 2020 PGA Championship

If you want to talk about the concept of "incentive," the Seattle Seahawks don't have a heck of a lot to play for on Sunday, unless it is for the purposes of improving their seed in the NFC playoffs. Yes, there is a scenario by which Seattle could have home field advantage throughout, or at least get to the #2 position. But we wonder whether that is enough for them to bypass the opportunity to rest some starters at some point during their game against the San Francisco 49ers, which takes off at 4:25 p.m. Eastern time at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The Seahawks have clinched the NFC West and carry an 11 - 4 record into the proceedings (8 - 7 against the points). They can actually claim the top seed in the NFC if they win and the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers lose their respective season finales. And perhaps hosting playoff games at CenturyLink Field after a first-round bye is a pretty good formula for them to get to the Super Bowl.

Speaking of the Super Bowl, that was exactly where the Niners were last season, but it just didn't seem in the cards for them this year. No team in the NFL was as ravaged by injury as they were, and if you listen to head coach Kyle Shanahan, it started at The Meadowlands when the new turf fields they put in was problematic, causing knee and Ankle injuries. That's a long story, but at one point or another, there have been close to two dozen players in the starting lineup out of action.

That includes quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, whose backup, Nick Mullens, also suffered a season-ending injury. So last week the 49ers went with CJ Beathard, who had starting experience with them, and he led them to a victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Jeff Wilson, practically the only healthy running back they have left, had 153 yards on the ground. So this team has not given up yet. And that is something Seattle has to be keenly aware of.

Enter the NFL odds that have been posted on this game by the folks at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, Seattle is the heavy road favorite:

<strong>Seattle Seahawks - 7 (-105)</strong>
<strong>San Francisco 49ers + 7 (-115)</strong>

<strong>Over 45.5 points - 110</strong>
<strong>Under 45.5 points -110</strong>

In the previous meeting, on November 1st, Seattle registered a 37 - 27 victory, and the two teams combined for 51 first downs, despite a total of only 153 rushing yards. That is surprising, considering that both of these coaches love to run the football. We do have to recognize, however, that while San Francisco ran the ball 51.4% of the time last season, that figure is down to 42% this year. On an overall basis, Seattle has been running less as well, but they have been raising those numbers in recent games. In fact, they have called 47% running plays over their last three contests, and Chris Carson has some pretty good numbers right now, despite injuries, as he has gained 637 rushing yards with 4.9 yards per attempt.

Russell Wilson was the subject of a lot of MVP talk in the early stages, but he's pretty much out of the picture now, despite his team's division title. His completion rate of 69.7% is the best of his career, and with his next touchdown pass he will establish a career high in that department. But he has also thrown 13 interceptions, which ties the most he has had in one season.

One of the strengths of the Seahawks is their ability to convert red-zone opportunities. They are third best in the NFL with 74.5% touchdowns when they get inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

However, they are not the scoring machine they were earlier in the season, and that is perhaps why the awards talk for Wilson has kind of fizzled. Seattle scored more than 30 points in seven of its first eight games, but over the last seven games, the Seahawks have exceeded 28 points only once. The by-product of this is seven straight games that have gone under the total.

You want to give San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh also a lot of credit, because it seems that all season long he's had very few starters available, yet the Niners have managed to post very respectable numbers. For example, their defense is fourth-best in the NFL in yards allowed on a per-drive basis, yielding less than 30. Four of their six wins have come as an underdog, and let's not forget that they have swept the Los Angeles Rams, which has made life a lot more difficult for Sean McVay. While they are on a neutral field in Arizona, due to local restrictions on contact sports back in Santa Clara, this is now feeling very much like home. We would not be surprised if this game was decided by no more than a field goal, so we are comfortable taking the points.
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<p>Betting on today's Cavaliers and Cardinal game? Catch the action at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA, as the Cardinal hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 126.5 points, with Stanford being favored by -7.5 at home against Virginia.</p><h3>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</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 Virginia at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Cavaliers Chances in Stanford</h3><h3>Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia fell to 8-7 on the season after a 75-61 road loss to California on Wednesday. The Cavaliers entered the game as +4.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 35-32 at halftime, Virginia allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 29. The total points for the game reached 136, surpassing the O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>Virginia struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, but they did convert 88.9% of their free throws, going 16-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the Cavaliers with 23 points, shooting 54.5% from the field. Andrew Rohde added 14 points and 6 assists, while Elijah Saunders contributed 10 rebounds despite shooting only 12.5% from the floor.</p><p>Despite Virginia's defense holding their opponent to 43% shooting from the field, the Cavaliers gave up 75 points. The opposing team shot 47% on two-pointers, making 18 of 38 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Virginia's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 13 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Will the Cardinal Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Stanford improved to 10-5 on the season with a 70-59 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday. The Cardinal, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-25 at halftime, Stanford turned things around by scoring 45 points in the second half while holding the Hokies to 29 points.</p><p>Stanford's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, converting 88.2% of their attempts (15/17).</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud and Oziyah Sellers each scored 19 points, with Sellers hitting 4 of 7 threes (57.1%). Ben Burnham added 18 points, shooting 80% from deep (4/5). Jaylen Blakes contributed 17 points and 6 assists, while Toibu Lawal and Mylyjael Poteat both chipped in 15 points, shooting 54.5% from the field.</p><p>Stanford's defense held their opponent to 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Cardinal gave up 14 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stanford's defense allowed 9 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 15, an 88% success rate.</p>

Virginia Cavaliers vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>At 4:10 PM ET, the Athletics and Mariners will face off in an American League matchup. This one is being played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle and features a Mariners club that is 21-19 vs. an Athletics team that is 19-22. Alex Wood is starting for Oakland, and he is facing off against Luis Castillo for the Mariners.</p>

<p>Currently, the over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Mariners are the favorite at -244 on the money line. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by NSPCA.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline +200</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, May 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Oakland in the last game of this series, as the A's took down the Mariners by a score of 8-1. The A's offense only had nine hits in the game but took advantage of their opportunities, scoring eight of their nine runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings. Heading into the game, they were at +192 on the money line.</p>

<p>Seattle's only run came in the 5th inning, as they were held in check by Joey Estes, who gave up just one run in five innings of work for the A's. Estes got the win in the game, while Bryce Miller took the loss for the Mariners.</p>

<p>Oakland's two and three hitters, JJ Bleday and Brent Rooker, did most of the damage. Bleday hit the game's only home run and drove in two runs, while Rooker went 2/4 with two RBIs.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into today's road matchup vs. the Mariners, the Athletics are 19-22 overall, which puts them 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Rangers by three games for the lead in the division. So far, they are 4-5 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>The Athletics have been good as the underdog this year, putting up a mark of 15-21. As the favorite, Oakland is 4-1, and they are an even 9-9 on the road. Oakland's overall series record is 6-5-1, and they are tied 1-1 in their current series vs. the Mariners.</p><p>When the A's win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.4 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of 4.2 runs per game. Their run line record is 23-18, with a 12-11 mark at home and an 11-7 record on the road. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 21-15 against the run line in those games. Their run differential is -0.7 runs per game overall, with a -0.8 mark on the road and a -0.6 mark at home. As the favorite, they are just 2-3 against the run line.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game, the Oakland Athletics have seen their fair share of high-scoring contests this season. Their over/under record is 20-20, and the average line for their games is set at 8 runs. However, when the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over has hit in 9 of 14 games. Overall, the over has hit in five straight games for the A's.</p><p>Alex Wood gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces off against the Mariners on the road. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 5.30. Looking at his overall numbers, Wood has a WHIP of 1.74 and opponents are batting .303 this year. Wood's last outing came against the Rangers, where he went six innings, giving up two hits, one walk, and no earned runs. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Wood has not allowed a homer in his last two outings.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, the Athletics are 22nd in the league in runs scored, averaging 4 runs per contest. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .222, which is 16th in the league, and have the 25th worst strikeout rate in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Brent Rooker is hitting .441 with four homers and 12 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .284 with a team-high nine home runs. Abraham Toro has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 15/42 in his last nine games. This has raised his season average to .293. He is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is hosting the Athletics today with an overall record of 21-19, which has them 2nd in the AL West. They are a half-game behind the Rangers for the division lead. So far, they have gone 5-3 in divisional games. The Mariners are looking to get back on track, as they are just 4-6 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Mariners are 12-9 this year compared to 9-10 on the road. Seattle has been the favorite in 22 of their games, going 12-10 as the favorite. As the home favorite, the Mariners have gone 8-7 this year. Seattle's overall series record is 6-5-1 this year.</p><p>Seattle has been a solid run line team this season, going 19-21 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 10-11 compared to 9-10 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 10-8, compared to 9-13 as the favorite. Their average run differential is 0.0 on the season.</p><p>The Seattle Mariners have seen their last five games go over the total, and their over/under record for the season is 13-25. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and their combined run average is 7.4 runs per game. Today's over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and the Mariners' over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 5-8. So far this season, 47.5% of their games have had over/under lines set at 7.5 runs.</p><p>Seattle is sending Luis Castillo to the mound today vs. the Athletics, and he comes into the game with a record of 3-5 and an ERA of 3.35. So far, he has made eight starts, and opponents are batting .230 this season. Castillo has made five quality starts this year and is averaging 10.43 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. The right-hander has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 3.22 compared to 4.14 at home.</p><p>Cal Raleigh has been the Mariners' most consistent hitter this season, leading the team with 10 home runs and 23 RBIs while batting .215. He has also been hot of late, going 6/25 in his last eight games with four homers. Julio Rodriguez is batting .247 for the season and has gone deep just once so far. Mitch Haniger and Jorge Polanco are tied for 2nd on the team with five homers apiece, but both are batting under .210.</p>

<p>For the season, the Mariners are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They are also the league's worst team in terms of striking out and have a team batting average of just .222. Seattle has been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.2 runs per game.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 5/12/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canadiens versus the Stars? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Stars being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+196)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Canadiens Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 21-18-4. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Montreal got on the board with a goal from Christian Dvorak at 14:28 in the third period. However, the Penguins sealed the game with an empty-net goal at 19:15.</p><p>Montreal’s offense was held in check in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak scoring his first goal of the season at the 14:28 mark of the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh.</p> <p>The Canadiens managed 26 shots on goal but were hampered by 20 giveaways. They were shut out through the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals, with the first coming 15:57 into the first period and the second at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens pulled within one in the third, but an empty-netter sealed the game for Pittsburgh. 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 Stars Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Dallas dropped to 28-14-1 with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars trailed 2-0 before tying it up in the second period, but Florida scored twice in the third to seal the win.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 6. Dallas, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Florida. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before scoring twice in the second. Miro Heiskanen earned his fourth assist of the season, and Thomas Harley recorded his fifth. Dallas had 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars gave up the first two goals of the game, including one at 5:15 in the first period and another at 8:47 in the second. After tying it at 2-2, they allowed two more, one at 2:32 in the third and an empty-netter at the 19:00 mark. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Betting on today's Sharks and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Blue Jackets should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline</li><li>The Blue Jackets should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Sharks Have What it Takes in Columbus?</h3><p>The Sharks fell to 14-26-6 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose held a 2-1 lead in the third period, but Vancouver scored twice to secure the win.</p> 

<p>San Jose was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p><p>The Sharks took 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, but only found the net twice. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli, with his fifth assist of the season, and William Eklund, with his seventh, contributed to Granlund's late goal.</p><p>San Jose's defense gave up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. They had taken a 1-0 lead early in the 2nd period and tied the game at 2-2 with 1:17 left in the 3rd. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, and the defense finished with 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will Columbus Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 21-17-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> <p>Columbus’ defense struggled right from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but they never came close to catching up.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board just 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Columbus finished the game with 13 giveaways and picked up three assists. Adam Fantilli recorded his 4th assist of the season, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists on the year. Zach Aston-Reese contributed his 2nd assist on Labanc’s goal.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, giving up 5 goals in the first period. The Blue Jackets also allowed the final two goals of the game, one at 4:51 in the second period and another at 18:34 in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. Defensively, Columbus finished with 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Betting on today's Avalanche and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN2. The Avalanche are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Hockey Club. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 3-2 win for the Hockey Club.</li><li>We like the Hockey Club on the moneyline (+133)</li><li>The Hockey Club are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Salt Lake City Possible for the Avalanche?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record now stands at 21-15-0. Colorado took the lead in the second period, but Nashville responded with five straight goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Going into the game as underdogs on the puck line, the Avalanche failed to cover. Both of their goals came from different players: Cale Makar scored first, followed by Nathan MacKinnon. The Avalanche’s defense allowed two empty-net goals in the third period.</p><p>The Avalanche took 30 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to the Predators, but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, a power-play goal in the second period. Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, scoring at the 2:17 mark of the third period.</p> <p>Colorado had 23 offensive giveaways and managed 11 takeaways. Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal, while MacKinnon earned his 14th assist on Makar's power-play goal. Devon Toews contributed his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will look to bounce back after giving up five goals to the Predators. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Colorado's defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits. The Avalanche took a 1-0 lead in the second period, but they gave up five of the next six goals, including two empty-netters late in the third.</p><h3>Can Utah Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah fell to 16-13-6 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The game’s total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5, and Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> <p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas tied it with just one second left in the second period. The Golden Knights then scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Vegas, scoring three times. Ian Cole netted his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second and Alexander Kerfoot scored his second goal as well.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad contributed two assists, bringing his season total to two. Jack McBain, now with three assists this season, and Clayton Keller, with six, also added assists. Maveric Lamoureux picked up his first assist of the year.</p><p>Utah's defense will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Vegas, including the game-winner in overtime. After going up 2-0 in the second period, the team allowed four of the next five goals, with the first coming at 4:54 in the second. Connor Ingram finished with 31 saves and a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Warriors and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -2 to win at home against Merrimack College.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -2</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Merrimack College Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Merrimack evened their record at 8-8 with a 69-62 win over Manhattan on Sunday. Playing at home, the Warriors entered the game as -7.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Merrimack led 32-28 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 to the Jaspers. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Warriors got the win and moved back to .500 on the season.</p><p>Merrimack put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in part to hitting 64% of their two-point attempts (16/25). From beyond the arc, they connected on 9 of 30 shots, shooting 30% from three.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Warriors hit 10 of 13, good for 76.9%. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Bryan Etumnu led the way with 21 points, shooting 7 of 11 overall and 2 of 6 from three. Adam Clark added 15 points and 9 assists, while Wesley Robinson and Masiah Gilyard each contributed 14 points.</p><p>Merrimack's defense gave up 62 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. The Warriors struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 64% of their attempts, going 16/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 9 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, a 76% rate. Merrimack allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are Quinnipiac Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Bobcats evened their record at 8-8 after a narrow 63-62 win over Iona on Sunday. Quinnipiac, who entered the game as -1.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they’ll be happy to come away with the road win.</p> <p>Trailing 37-33 at halftime, Quinnipiac’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Iona to 25 points while scoring 30 of their own. The game’s total points came in well under the 145.5 O/U line, with just 125 points scored.</p><p>Quinnipiac struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 39.1%. They managed to score 63 points, with Dejour Reaves contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Paul Otieno and Amarri Monroe each added 12 points, with Otieno shooting 55.6% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Bobcats hit 81.2% of their free throws and collected 20 offensive rebounds, finishing with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, allowing them to shoot 35% from the field on 25 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 19 two-pointers on 46 tries, a 41% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Quinnipiac's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 6 for 40%. Quinnipiac allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Titans and Anteaters are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Anteaters will host the game at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA. This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and UC Irvine is favored to win by -20.5 at home vs. Cal State Fullerton.</p><h3>CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Anteaters.</li><li>Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +20.5.</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>Can Cal State Fullerton Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cal State Fullerton fell to 3-13 on the season after a 95-86 home loss to Hawaii on Saturday. The Titans were +9 underdogs, and the game ended in a push against the spread.</p> 

<p>Fullerton trailed 40-36 at halftime but scored 50 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 55 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 181 easily surpassed the 129.5 O/U line.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%). Their effective field goal percentage was 53.2%, and they shot 74.1% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Oday led the Titans with 29 points, shooting 10 of 18 from the field. Gytis Nemeiksa added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Christensen contributed 19 points on 6 of 7 shooting. Tom Beattie was efficient, hitting 5 of 7 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Cal State Fullerton holding their opponent to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, they still gave up 95 points. The Titans allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 61% on two-point shots, where they went 27/44.</p> <p>Cal State Fullerton also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws for 74%. The Titans gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Anteaters Win at Home?</h3><p>UC Irvine improved to 14-2 on the season with a 60-52 road win over UC San Diego on Saturday. The Anteaters entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After leading 34-32 at halftime, UC Irvine's defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 20 points while scoring 26. The game’s total points of 112 fell well below the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>UC Irvine managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 38.2% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws.</p> <p>Bent Leuchten led the way with 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 47.1% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 17 points, despite shooting 35.3% from the field.</p><p>UC Irvine's defense was outstanding, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 35 attempts, a 17% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, their opponent shot 50%, converting 13 of 26 two-point attempts. UC Irvine also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 8 free throws. The Anteaters gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Blackhawks and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Predators picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 14-28-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they kept Anaheim scoreless until the third period.</p><p>Chicago's offense put 29 shots on goal and scored four times in their recent game against the Ducks. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall added his 3rd and 4th assists. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and capped off their scoring with a goal at 17:43 in the third period.</p><p>Despite giving up two goals in the 3rd period, the Blackhawks' defense held strong in their previous game, allowing just two goals total. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, and the defense added 6 takeaways and 5 hits.</p><h3>Can Nashville Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 14-22-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>After falling behind 1-0 early in the second period, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Five different players scored for Nashville in the win.</p><p>Nashville’s offense came alive in their 5-2 win over the Avalanche, with five different players finding the back of the net. After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, and Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal, also on a power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his 7th and Gustav Nyquist his 4th, both on empty nets.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before scoring twice in the second and adding three more in the third.</p><p>Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping Nashville secure a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Defensively, the Predators recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The only goals they allowed came at 2:54 into the 2nd period and 17:43 into the 3rd.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Pilots and Dons are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dons will host the game at War Memorial Gymnasium in San Francisco, CA. This West Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and San Francisco is favored to win by -20.5 at home vs. Portland.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at War Memorial Gymnasium at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Dons.</li><li>Even though we have San Francisco winning straight-up, we like Portland at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pilots Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Portland's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-12 after an 81-58 loss to Saint Mary's on Saturday. The Pilots were +18 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, slightly over the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Portland trailed 28-19 at halftime but allowed 53 points in the second half while scoring 39. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense to turn things around.</p><p>Portland's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points while shooting 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 38.2% and three-point shooting at 35% (7/20).</p> <p>Augustas Marciulionis led the way with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Jordan Ross added 14 points and 4 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Even though Portland held their opponent to 37% shooting, they still gave up 81 points. Their defense limited two-point shots, with the other team hitting just 38% from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Portland's defense allowed 7 made threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Dons Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>San Francisco dropped to 12-4 on the season after a 91-82 loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Dons, who were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 173, well over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>San Francisco led 49-48 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Malik Thomas led the way for the Dons with 34 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. LeJuan Watts added 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Ethan Price contributed 20 points, missing just one shot in the game.</p> <p>San Francisco shot 41.8% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 10 of 33 three-pointers (30.3%) and went 16 of 23 from the free-throw line (69.6%). The Dons also pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists in the game.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 56% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 32 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, San Francisco's opponents shot 36%, making 7 of 19 three-point attempts. The Dons also sent them to the line 41 times, where they converted 34 free throws at an 82% clip.</p>

<p>The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays continue their battle for the wild-card spot in the American League on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, with the middle contest of a three-game series at Rogers Centre in Toronto.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Excluding Tuesday’s clash in Canada, the Jays are 10-6 against the Yanks in 2021. Toronto is a slight +100 moneyline dog for Wednesday’s showdown, while the Yankees sit at -110 with a total of 8.5 runs on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2><strong>The Yanks hope to stay hot down the stretch&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The New York Yankees entered the final week of the season holding the top wild card in the American League, one game ahead of the Boston Red Sox and a pair of games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays. They were also riding a six-game winning streak, scoring 37 runs in the process and yielding just 16 in a return while sweeping Texas at home and Boston on the road.</p>



<p>Over the last couple of weeks, the Yankees have gone 9-3 while posting the third-lowest ERA in baseball (3.07). They’ve scored 62 runs in that span, slashing .269/.348/.494 and posting the third-best OPS in the majors.</p>



<p>Gerrit Cole will get the nod Wednesday, and he’s 2-1 with a 2.74 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in four starts against the Jays this season (23 innings pitched). The 31-year-old righty took a loss in a 5-1 defeat to Toronto on September 7, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and a pair of walks across just 3.2 innings of work.</p>



<p>Cole is 16-8 with a 3.08 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 29 starts this term. He’s struggled over his last two outings, yielding ten earned runs through 11.2 frames, but since mid-August, Cole has registered a nice 3.00 ERA and 2.83 FIP across eight starts and 45 innings.</p>



<h2><strong>The Jays desperately need more from their offense&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Toronto Blue Jays own the third-highest scoring offense in the majors, averaging 5.18 runs per contest. However, over their last 12 outings, the Jays have scored just 43 runs while posting a disappointing .217/.279/.390 batting line.</p>



<p>Toronto recorded four losses in seven games last week. At least, the Blue Jays emerged victorious on weekend, outlasting Minnesota on the road, 6-1 and 5-2.</p>



<p>The Blue Jays’ pitching staff has registered a decent 3.81 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a .227 batting average against over the past two weeks. Jose Berrios will take the hill Wednesday, and the 27-year-old righty has gone 5-4 with a 3.50 ERA and 3.51 FIP in 11 starts (64.1 frames) since joining the Blue Jays at the trade deadline.</p>



<p>Berrios met the Yanks on September 9 and took a win in a 6-4 victory at Yankee Stadium. He surrendered two earned runs on five hits and a couple of free passes while punching out eight across 6.2 innings of work.</p>



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<p><strong>NY Yankees:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-8 in the last 12 games against Toronto</li></ul>



<p><strong>Toronto:</strong></p>



<ul><li>8-2 in the last ten games at home&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<p>This game could easily go either way and with both teams bringing the big guns to the mound, I would stick with the under on the totals. I lean the hosts mostly because of their recent dominance over the Yankees, and the Jays just have to find a way to win if they want to stay alive in the playoff chase.</p>



<p>Both teams are loaded offensively, but the starting pitchers are capable of shutting the opposite side down. The current Jays are slashing .230/.271/.351 in 156 at-bats against Gerrit Cole, while Jose Berrios has allowed a .231/.282/.339 triple-slash to the current Yankees.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Toronto Blue Jays +1.5 at -160&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<p>As I’ve mentioned above, both teams will have a tall task to hit well against Wednesday’s starters even though there are a bunch of sluggers on either side. Furthermore, the Yankees bullpen has recorded a shiny 2.90 ERA and 2.66 FIP over the last two weeks, though the Jays ‘pen has a 4.06 ERA and 5.28 FIP in that span.</p>



<p>The under has hit in 12 of the last 17 meetings between the Yanks and Jays. Eight of the Yankees’ last 12 games went in the under, as well as eight of the Blue Jays’ previous nine contests overall.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 8.5 at -115&nbsp;</strong></p>

New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/29/21

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tribe and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it's hosted by the Pirates at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. Get ready to place your bets! William & Mary is favored by -3 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against Hampton. The game's over/under currently sits at 150 points.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does William & Mary Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>William & Mary moved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-78 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, January 11th. The Tribe, playing at home, were favored by 12.5 points but didn't cover the spread.</p> <p>Leading 42-38 at halftime, William & Mary scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 159 fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.</p><p>William & Mary's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip and were strong from the line, making 82.4% of their free throws (14/17).</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 27 points, while Landon Glasper added 24, hitting 5 threes. Noah Collier was efficient, shooting 81.8% (9/11) for 22 points. The Tribe dished out 19 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>William & Mary gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 11 threes on 30 attempts, shooting 36%. William & Mary also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, an 82% success rate. The Tribe allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>No Pressure for Hampton as Home Dogs</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pirates improved to 6-8 on the season with an 83-77 win over Delaware on Saturday, January 11th. Hampton, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Hampton led 45-35 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Hampton put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 69.2% of their free throws, going 18-for-26 from the line.</p> <p>John Camden led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, while George Beale Jr. and Cavan Reilly each added 18 points, with Reilly shooting 72.7% from the field. Kyrese Mullen grabbed 15 rebounds to go along with his 14 points, and the Pirates pulled down 16 offensive boards as a team.</p><p>Hampton's defense allowed 77 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They gave up 22 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hampton's opponents hit 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18, a 69% success rate. Hampton allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

William & Mary Tribe vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Huskies and Seahawks face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Seahawks are hosting the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and UNCW is favored by -5.5 vs. Northeastern in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Northeastern Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Northeastern improved to 10-7 on the season with a 70-66 win over Stony Brook on Saturday. The Huskies, who were -5.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 136 fell just short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 39-26 at halftime, Northeastern allowed Stony Brook to score 40 points in the 2nd half while putting up 31 points of their own.</p><p>Northeastern managed 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they hit 90.5% of their free throws, going 19-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>CJ Luster II and Masai Troutman each scored 22 points, with Luster hitting 4-of-9 threes and shooting 50% overall. LA Pratt added 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Nick Woodard contributed 16 points on 75% shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Northeastern's defense allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the other end. The Huskies gave up 46% shooting to their opponents, who went 25/54 from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northeastern's defense allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p><h3>Does UNCW Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UNCW fell to 10-5 on the season after a 66-63 road loss to Hofstra on Saturday. The Seahawks entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>UNCW trailed 29-24 at halftime but picked up their play in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 37. Despite the stronger 2nd half, the Seahawks couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their last game, UNCW managed just 63 points, shooting 37.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 10-for-30 from deep, and struggled at the free-throw line, making only 50% of their attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 30 points, hitting 8 threes at a 57.1% clip, while Jean Aranguren added 20 points, connecting on 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Michael Graham was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and grabbing 11 rebounds, as the Seahawks pulled down 15 offensive boards and dished out 18 assists.</p><p>Even with UNCW giving up 66 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 45% shooting overall, with 23 made field goals on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 of 23 shots to fall, a 47% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From three-point range, UNCW's defense saw their opponent hit 12 of 28 attempts, good for 42%. At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 57%, making 8 of 14. UNCW also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northeastern Huskies vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>The Mountaineers and Jayhawks are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jayhawks will host the game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Kansas as the -12.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mountaineers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 9-2 on the season with a 67-46 win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. Playing at home, the Mountaineers were heavy favorites, but they didn’t cover the -32 spread. The game’s total points (113) fell short of the 136-point O/U line.</p> <p>West Virginia led 35-22 at halftime and added 32 points in the second half while holding Mercyhurst to 24 points after the break.</p><p>West Virginia put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They were strong inside, hitting 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%).</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 19 points and 7 assists, while Aidan Reichert and Eduardo Andre each added 14 points, with Andre going a perfect 6-for-6 from the field. Toby Okani contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds in 24 minutes.</p><p>West Virginia's defense gave up 46 points, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field on 25 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 of 33 shooting, which is 60%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 5 of 19, or 26%. West Virginia also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 66%. The Mountaineers gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Jayhawks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Jayhawks improved to 9-2 on the season with an 87-53 win over Brown on Sunday. Kansas, who were -24.5 point favorites, covered the spread in this home game.</p> 

<p>Leading 42-31 at halftime, Kansas clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 22 points while scoring 45. The combined points of 140 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kansas put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 56.5% of their two-point attempts (26/46) and connected on 36.4% from beyond the arc (8/22). At the free-throw line, they shot 73.3%, making 11 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the way with 25 points in just 25 minutes, shooting 66.7% overall and 62.5% from three-point range (5/8), while also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists. Hunter Dickinson contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Kino Lilly Jr. added 18 points, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field and 30.8% from deep.</p><p>Despite Kansas giving up 53 points, their defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field, with 34 made baskets on 68 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition connected on 26 of 46 shots, good for 56%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 15 times, converting 11 of those for 73%. Kansas gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Black Bears and Highlanders face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders are hosting the game at NJIT Wellness and Events Center in Newark, NJ. Maine is favored by -9 in this America East conference contest against NJIT. The game's over/under currently sits at 129.5 points.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS NJIT HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +9</p><p>This game will be played at NJIT Wellness and Events Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will NJIT pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Maine Shock Everyone at NJIT Wellness and Events Center?</h3><p>Maine evened their season record at 8-8 with an 87-66 win over Albany on Saturday. Playing at home, the Black Bears entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Maine led 43-31 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Albany 44-35. The game’s total points of 153 went over the pre-game line of 143.</p><p>Maine's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 56.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 47.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 23, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 77.8% of their shots. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%.</p> <p>Jaden Clayton and AJ Lopez each contributed 16 points, with Clayton adding 7 assists. Christopher Mantis hit 5 threes, finishing with 17 points in just 20 minutes. The Black Bears had 24 assists as a team, but managed only 2 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even with Maine's defense allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the offensive end. The Black Bears shot 56% from the field, going 31/55 overall. Inside the arc, they were 20/32, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maine connected on 11/23 shots, shooting 47%. They also went 14/18 from the free-throw line, making 77% of their attempts. The Black Bears gave up just 2 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can NJIT Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>NJIT fell to 2-14 on the season after a 70-62 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Saturday. Despite being +20 point underdogs, the Highlanders kept things closer than expected. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>NJIT trailed 39-26 at halftime but outscored the River Hawks 36-31 in the 2nd half. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, they showed some fight in the latter stages of the game.</p><p>In their last game, NJIT's offense struggled, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they hit 35% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 20 attempts. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 5 of 9 attempts for 55.6%.</p> <p>Martin Somerville led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range and adding 6 assists. Sebastian Robinson contributed 21 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 38.5% overall. Max Brooks was efficient, making 7 of 10 shots and grabbing 14 rebounds.</p><p>Even with NJIT holding their opponents to 70 points, the Highlanders couldn’t come away with the win. They limited the damage by allowing just 37% shooting from the field, including 39% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 9 times, where they hit 5 free throws. NJIT allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Maine Black Bears vs NJIT Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vandals versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Pacific is favored by -4.5 against Idaho in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vandals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Idaho Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Idaho’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 2-8 after a 74-66 road loss to UC Davis on Wednesday. The Vandals entered the game as +6.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread, while the total points of 140 fell just short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Idaho trailed 32-25 at halftime but couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Idaho's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%. They did connect on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Kolton Mitchell led the way with 26 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc and shooting 66.7% overall. Ty Johnson added 19 points, despite shooting 0-for-3 from three, while Niko Rocak contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, making all but one of his four field goal attempts.</p><p>Idaho's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, for a 44% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho's opponents went 5/14, shooting 35%. The Vandals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 43 times, where they made 27 free throws, a 62% success rate. Idaho allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Pacific Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific fell to 3-8 on the season after an 81-75 home loss to Portland State on Wednesday, December 18th. The Tigers, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-29 at halftime, Pacific put up a fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Pacific's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.5% overall and 24% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. Despite their shooting woes, they managed to put up 75 points, thanks in large part to their success at the free-throw line, where they hit 31 of 36 attempts for an 86.1% rate.</p> <p>Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three. Elias Ralph, Elijah Fisher, Jefferson Koulibaly, and Shane Nowell each contributed 15 points, with Lamar Washington adding 14 points and 6 assists. Isaiah Johnson grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Despite Pacific holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, the Tigers still gave up 81 points. They allowed 43% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposition hitting 13 of 30 shots. From beyond the arc, Pacific's defense limited their opponent to 6 of 25 shooting, just 24%.</p> <p>Pacific sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 attempts, an 86% success rate. The Tigers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>