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The Charles Schwab Challenge is a sight for sore eyes for DFS players. It has been a long time without a golf tournament and it’s safe to say that NASCAR and UFC probably are not cutting it for a lot of the DFS population. Fortunately, a really terrific field is on hand at Colonial Country Club for the CSC and that means a lot of good DFS opportunities.

Our weekly article at BangTheBook is focused on the value grabs. The guys with upside that you can use to fill out your lineup if you’ve got one or two spots to fill and you’re running a little low on salary cap funds. It’s easy to load your lineup with stars, but it’s not easy to make those last couple of decisions. That’s what we look to do.

With that in mind, here are five value plays to consider this week in DFS matchups with salaries from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/draftkings"><strong>DraftKings</strong></a>:

<strong>Kevin Na ($7,600) – </strong>Why wouldn’t you consider the reigning champion at a price point like this? Colonial tends to come down to putting and few can get hotter with the flatstick than Kevin Na. Let’s put it this way, Na has three rounds of 62 or lower in the last two years in this event. He won it last year going 70-62-69-66. He was fourth in 2018 with an opening-round 62 and a final-round 61. He ranks seventh in SG: Putting this season over 30 measured rounds. He’s played well this season with over $2 million in winnings, including a victory in the Shriners Open. All of these guys are going to be on pretty equal footing with a long layoff, so the guys that get a feel for the putter the quickest are in great shape. That would be a guy like Na.

<strong>Kevin Kisner ($7,600) – </strong>So nice, we’ll do it twice at that price. Kevin Kisner is also a past winner at Colonial and also an excellent putter. Kisner has been in the top 30 in SG: Putting each of the last four years. He sits a respectable 82nd right now, but he seems to like the surface at Colonial quite a bit. He did miss the cut last year and finish outside the top 50 in 2018, but he won in 2017 and finished in the top 10 in 2016. He had three top-20 finishes before the ish hit the fan with the ‘rona and has played pretty well across the board, ranking just outside the top 100 in SG: Off-The-Tee, SG: Around-The-Green, and SG: Total. He is a solid grab at a solid price for an event where he generally plays well.

<strong>Ryan Palmer ($7,400) – </strong>Stepping away from great putters for a second, Ryan Palmer has done everything pretty well except for putt this season. He’s in the top 20 in SG: OTT and ranks 84th in SG: Total. His putting and his scrambling have been his downfalls, but the Amarillo native knows this course very well and has had the results to back it up in recent years. Palmer tied for sixth last year and tied for third back in 2016. He had a couple of bad rounds in 2018 and 2017 that led to unfortunate finishes, but his awareness of the course should help while a lot of guys are trying to feel their way around off of the long layoff. Palmer has eight top-10 finishes since the start of the 2018-19 season, including two during the 2019-20 campaign.

<strong>Cameron Smith ($7,300) – </strong>This one is my ace in the hole. This is an outstanding price on Cam Smith, who really fits the profile of this course. The 26-year-old Aussie ranks in the top 10 in SG: Putting this season. He played great on the fall swing, specifically in the Pacific events, but the long layoff gave him a chance to figure some things out. Smith has sprayed it off the tee a little bit, but he ranks 52nd in driving distance and has played really well around the green. He doesn’t have the record of success at Colonial that the rest of the players have, but he is a guy that can trust his putter at an event where putting is really important. Smith sits in the top 40 in the Official World Golf Ranking right now, a testament to how well he has been playing with 16 top-10 finishes since the start of 2017. At a price point like this, he is tough to pass on.

<strong>Andrew Putnam ($6,800) – </strong>This is my other ace in the hole. If you are running really low on money from taking the guys perceived to be the most trustworthy in the field, then Andrew Putnam is for you. Putnam has only played Colonial twice, but he’s finished 20th and third in his two starts down in Texas. He’s sixth on the PGA Tour in SG: Putting this season. Other parts of his game have been a bit of an issue this season, but a lot of variables are in play this week. Putnam gets to come off the shelf at a course where he is clearly very comfortable with two of the better finishes of his career. Again, we’re not expecting miracles at this price point, but if you’re low on money, you’re looking for somebody to make the cut and get you some points. Putnam certainly makes enough putts for that and has two strong showings to his name at this course.

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Longhorns. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Longhorns at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Texas being favored by -2.5 at home against Missouri.</p><h3>MISSOURI TIGERS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Missouri Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Missouri Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Missouri improved to 15-3 on the season with an 83-65 win over Arkansas on Saturday, January 18th. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Missouri took control early, leading 52-35 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 31 points while holding Arkansas to 30. The combined points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and hitting 47.8% of their threes (11/23). Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, and they connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19).</p> <p>Caleb Grill and Mark Mitchell each scored 17 points, with Grill shooting 70% overall and 60% from deep. Zvonimir Ivišić added 14 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Despite Missouri's defensive efforts, they gave up 65 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Tigers couldn't contain the three-point line, where they allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting performance.</p> <p>Missouri also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 73% rate. The Tigers gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Longhorns Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Longhorns dropped to 12-6 this season after an 84-60 loss to the Gators on Saturday. Texas, who entered the game as +11 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Texas trailed 37-30 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 47 points while scoring just 30. They'll need to tighten up defensively and find more offensive consistency moving forward.</p><p>In their last game, the Longhorns struggled offensively, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed only 8 assists and 8 offensive rebounds. They did, however, shoot 84.2% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Alijah Martin led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 points, connecting on 2 of 3 three-point attempts. Ze'Rik Onyema grabbed 10 rebounds, and Alex Condon pulled down 12 boards in the game.</p><p>Despite Texas allowing 84 points, their opponent shot efficiently, hitting 49% of their field goals. They were particularly effective inside, converting 53% of their two-point attempts with a 25/47 shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas's opponent made 8 of 20 three-point shots, good for 40%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 10 for a 66% success rate. On the boards, Texas gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Missouri Tigers vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-525) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (+398) in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 221.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-129 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Trail Blazers Have a Shot at a Win at Miami?</h3><p>Portland improved to 14-28 on the season with a 113-102 win over the Bulls on Sunday. The Blazers, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home. The total score of 215 points fell short of the 236.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 34-22 after the 1st quarter, Portland turned the game around with a 10-0 run, taking the lead from 43-34 to 44-43. They outscored Chicago 31-19 in the 2nd quarter and 34-24 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with an 87-77 lead and edged out the Bulls 26-25 in the final period.</p><p>Scoot Henderson led the way with 25 points and 8 assists in the Trail Blazers' win over the Bulls, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 10 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Portland shot 47.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 29%. Henderson scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Jerami Grant added 7 of his 18 points in the period. Deandre Ayton finished with 15 points, 6 of which came in the opening quarter.</p><p>After a rough start, the Trail Blazers tightened up defensively, allowing just 68 points over the final three quarters to help secure a win. Their best effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they held the Bulls to just 19 points.</p> <p>Portland was particularly effective at defending the three, holding Chicago to just 8 made threes on 27% shooting. They also finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Heat Win at Kaseya Center?</h3><p>Miami moved above .500 with a 128-107 win over the Spurs on Sunday, improving to 21-20. Playing at home, the Heat were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread with a +21 margin. The game’s total points of 235.5 went over the 219.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-20 after the 1st quarter, Miami turned the game around with an 11-0 run, taking the score from 41-38 to 49-41. They held the Spurs to just 11 points in the 2nd quarter and outscored them 46-27 in the 3rd, entering the 4th quarter with a 92-68 lead.</p><p>The Heat's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 128-107 win over the Spurs, shooting 52.6% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 54.5% clip. Kel'el Ware led the way with 25 points and 8 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson added 21 points, connecting on 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Terry Rozier contributed 20 points, hitting 4 threes at an 80% rate. Robinson and Tyler Herro each scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Ware added 10 points in the 4th to help seal the victory.</p><p>Despite a tough 4th quarter, the Heat's defense shined in the 2nd, allowing just 11 points to help secure a 128-107 win over the Spurs. Miami held San Antonio to 45% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. The Heat sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. Miami also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (-132) will take on the Toronto Raptors (+111) at Scotiabank Arena. The Magic are currently favored by 2 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.</p>

<p>Orlando is 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-21, while Toronto is 14th in the East at 10-32. The Magic have lost three straight games, and this will be a conference matchup.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +2</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-85 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Orlando Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Orlando fell to 23-21 on the season after a 113-100 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Magic were +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 213, falling short of the 221.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando led 29-28 after the 1st quarter, but Denver took control with a 26-23 2nd quarter. The Nuggets then went on a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 85-77 to 99-77. Orlando outscored Denver 23-20 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.</p><p>In their 113-100 loss to the Nuggets, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 37.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 29.3% from deep, though they did make 12 threes in the game.</p> <p>Wendell Carter Jr. led the Magic with 16 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 of his points in the opening quarter. Anthony Black added 14 points, with 8 coming in the 4th, while Tristan da Silva and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope each contributed 12 points.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 20 points, the Magic couldn’t overcome a rough 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points in their 113-100 loss to the Nuggets. Orlando sent Denver to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 26 attempts.</p> <p>The Magic did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 28% from beyond the arc with just 7 made threes. Defensively, Orlando recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Raptors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 10-32 on the season after a 130-112 road loss to the Bucks on Friday. Toronto entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 242.5 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Milwaukee jumped out to a 37-22 lead after the 1st quarter. Toronto went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 107-88 to 117-88, but the Bucks held on, outscoring the Raptors 23-21 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 130-112 loss to the Bucks, the Raptors struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 23.5% clip. Their overall field goal percentage was 47.3%.</p> <p>RJ Barrett led Toronto with 21 points and 10 assists, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter. Bruce Brown added 17 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd period. Kelly Olynyk contributed 10 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively, giving up 130 points to the Bucks, including 37 in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.</p> <p>Toronto allowed Milwaukee to shoot 51% from the field and 41% from three, with the Bucks hitting 13 threes. The Raptors sent the Bucks to the line 41 times, where they made 33 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Leopards face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Leopards are hosting the game at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Lafayette is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lafayette Leopards -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Leopards.</li><li>Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Holy Cross Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross improved to 8-6 on the season with a 70-59 win over Navy on Wednesday, January 8th. Playing at home, the Crusaders entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Holy Cross led 38-30 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Navy 32-29. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 140.5 over/under line.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They hit 50% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-20, and connected on 55.9% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way with 21 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three-point range. Aidan Kehoe and Caleb Kenney each added 18 points, with Kehoe shooting 81.8% and grabbing 14 rebounds. The Crusaders finished with just 3 offensive rebounds and 17 assists.</p><p>Even with Holy Cross giving up 53% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to just 59 points. The Crusaders allowed 29 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross gave up 10 threes on 20 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line only 3 times, where they made 2 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Leopards Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Lafayette’s season record dropped to 5-10 following their 65-62 loss to Bucknell on Wednesday. The Leopards, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 131.5 over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-27 at halftime, Lafayette tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 31 of their own. Despite the improved effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Lafayette's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 17 threes for a 17.6% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 42.6%, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. From inside the arc, they shot 52.3%, connecting on 23 of 44 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Leopards shot 53.8%, making 7 of 13 attempts. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists. Josh Bascoe led the team with 23 points, shooting 53.3% from the field and 50.0% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 10 attempts.</p><p>Lafayette's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (25/62). They allowed 16 two-point shots on 34 attempts, giving up a 47% shooting rate inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Leopards' defense conceded 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6, shooting 54%. Lafayette gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Lafayette Leopards NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>The Jaguars and Horned Frogs are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Horned Frogs will host the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and TCU is favored by -12.5 at home against South Alabama.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Even though we have TCU winning straight-up, we like South Alabama at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog South Alabama?</h3><p>South Alabama improved to 6-3 on the season with an 81-72 road win over East Texas A&M on Sunday. The Jaguars entered the game as 8-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>South Alabama led 38-32 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. Their ability to maintain their lead and cover the spread was key in this matchup.</p><p>South Alabama put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They connected on 45% of their threes, going 9-for-20, and hit 55.9% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Jaguars struggled, making just 55.2% of their 29 attempts. They dished out 18 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. Myles Corey led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, while Yusef Salih and Khaliq Abdul-Mateen each added 17 points, with Salih hitting 5-of-8 threes.</p><p>South Alabama's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 24 of 50 shots. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, knocking down 17 of 37 three-point attempts for a 45% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposition went 7 for 11, shooting 63%. South Alabama allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will TCU Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>TCU’s season record dropped to 5-4 after an 83-74 loss to Vanderbilt on Sunday. The Horned Frogs were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>TCU trailed 41-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 42. The Horned Frogs will look to tighten up defensively as they move forward.</p><p>TCU's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, thanks to hitting 10 of 17 from beyond the arc, also at 58.8%. They struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 14 of 26 attempts for 53.8%.</p> <p>Jason Edwards led the way with 30 points, shooting 50% overall, though he was just 1 of 4 from three. Brendan Wenzel was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and finished with 11 points on 3 of 3 shooting overall.</p><p>TCU struggled defensively, allowing 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Horned Frogs gave up 10 threes, with their opponent hitting 58% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they converted 14 free throws. TCU limited second chances, giving up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Alabama Jaguars vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Rams? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. VCU is favored by -5.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>VCU RAMS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VCU Rams -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ryan Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VCU RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can VCU Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>VCU Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>VCU improved to 13-4 on the season with a 78-69 win over Saint Joseph's on Friday. The Rams, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread in this road victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 38-32 at halftime, VCU scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 147 went over the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>VCU's offense put up 78 points in their latest game, shooting 42.1% from the field. They connected on 45.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 22 from deep, while making 40% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Rams went 20 for 27, good for 74.1%.</p> <p>Xzayvier Brown led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 46.7% overall and 42.9% from three. Jack Clark added 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, and Rasheer Fleming contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 69 points, VCU's defense held their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field, as they went 24/72 overall. The Rams limited their opponent's success from beyond the arc, where they shot just 8/36, or 22%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, VCU allowed 16/36 shooting, or 44%. Their opponent also went to the free-throw line 18 times, converting 13 of those attempts for a 72% success rate. VCU gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Rhode Island Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rhode Island improved to 13-4 this season with a 92-90 win over Davidson on Saturday. The Rams were -2.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 182 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Rhode Island led 50-47 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Although they got the win, the Rams will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Rhode Island's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points with a field goal percentage of 53.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 54.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Reed Bailey was a standout, contributing 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists. Bobby Durkin added 28 points, connecting on 6 of 10 three-point attempts. Sebastian Thomas and David Green each chipped in 22 points, with Thomas also dishing out 10 assists.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 36 of 67 attempts, including 23 of 43 from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rhode Island's defense conceded 13 threes on 24 attempts, a 54% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Predators face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Predators as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS 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 Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>With the Predators being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Predators.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Sharks Have What it Takes in Nashville?</h3><p>San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 14-29-6. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> <p>The Sharks held a 1-0 lead in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three unanswered goals. San Jose tied it up with 1:17 left in the third, only to give up the game-winner with 26 seconds remaining.</p><p>In their recent matchup against Vancouver, the Sharks fired 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Nico Sturm scored his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, tying the game 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm's goal at 17:23 in the second. Granlund's late goal came at 18:43 in the third. San Jose recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal to the Canucks with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, which proved to be the game-winner. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will Nashville Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 16-22-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>All five of Nashville's goals came from different players. The Avalanche scored first at 17:06 in the second period, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals.</p><p>Nashville's offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with five different players scoring. Gustav Nyquist added his 4th goal of the season on an empty net, while Filip Forsberg netted his 7th, also on an empty net. Roman Josi scored his first goal of the season, coming on a power play in the third period.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Predators got on the board with Steven Stamkos' 2nd goal of the season, which came on a power play. Nashville recorded 25 shots on goal and added their second power play goal with Josi's tally in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Predators will look to build off their last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. Nashville’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Predators will look to tighten things up early, as both goals they allowed came late in the 2nd and 3rd periods.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets host the New York Knicks in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Knicks are favored by 10.5 points and have a moneyline of -542. The over/under line is set at 219.5.</p>

<p>Brooklyn has lost three straight games and is 14-29 overall. The Knicks are 28-16 and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference. TNT will televise the game.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-90 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Knicks Grab a Win in Brooklyn?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 28-16 this season with a 119-110 win over the Hawks on Monday. Playing at home, New York entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 10.5 points under the pre-game line of 239.5.</p> <p>After trailing 62-54 at halftime, the Knicks turned things around by outscoring the Hawks 40-27 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a 94-89 lead and held the Hawks to 21 points in the final period while scoring 25 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a win over the Hawks with 34 points and 6 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60%. Mikal Bridges added 26 points, shooting 70.6%, while Josh Hart contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3%.</p> <p>Brunson scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Bridges added 14 in the same period. The Knicks shot 52.2% from the field, but struggled from three, hitting just 9 threes at 34.6%.</p><p>Despite a tough 2nd quarter where the Knicks gave up 35 points, they tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 21 points to secure the win over the Hawks. New York allowed Atlanta to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Knicks struggled to defend the three, as the Hawks hit 13 threes at a 43% clip. New York sent Atlanta to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 8 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Do the Nets Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Nets dropped to 14-29 on the season after a 127-101 road loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Brooklyn entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, exceeding the O/U line of 217.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Brooklyn fell behind early, as the Thunder went on a 10-0 run to start the game. The Nets were outscored 39-19 in the 1st quarter, and although they played the Thunder evenly in the 2nd quarter (30-30), they couldn’t close the gap. Heading into the 4th quarter down 98-77, Brooklyn was outscored 29-24 in the final period.</p><p>In their 127-101 loss to the Thunder, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 42.5% from the field and hitting only 27.9% of their three-pointers, making 12 from deep. Cameron Johnson and Tyrese Martin led the team with 15 points each, with Johnson knocking down 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Martin also connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Nic Claxton contributed 11 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Johnson scored 8 of his points in the 2nd quarter and added 7 more in the 3rd, while Martin put up 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Nets struggled defensively on Sunday, giving up 127 points to the Thunder. Brooklyn allowed 39 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, with Oklahoma City shooting 55% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 19 threes at a 44% clip. The Nets sent Oklahoma City to the line 13 times, where they made 12 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 29 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 blocks.</p>

<p>The Capitals and Oilers are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 31-10-5 for the season. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal. The total line for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, failing to cover.</p>

<p>After trailing 1-0, the Capitals scored twice in the first period to take the lead. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter in the third period. Alex Ovechkin and Brandon Duhaime each scored for Washington in the game.</p><p>Washington's offense struggled in their 4-2 loss to Carolina, managing just 21 shots on goal and scoring twice. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>The Capitals' two goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring at the 19:49 mark. Washington recorded 15 giveaways, and Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Washington took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, but their defense faltered after that, allowing three unanswered goals—two in the second period and one more in the third. The Capitals had also given up the first goal of the game. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Carolina's final goal came on an empty net.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 29-14-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, who led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the third period put Edmonton back in front, and they added an empty-netter to seal the victory.</p><p>Edmonton's offense produced 4 goals in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with Leon Draisaitl scoring his 9th goal of the season. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal, which came on a power play, while Mattias Janmark netted his 2nd goal on an empty net. The Oilers had 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways.</p> <p>Edmonton scored twice in the 1st period, with Draisaitl's goal coming just 20 seconds into the game. After a scoreless 2nd period, Hyman's power-play goal put the Oilers ahead 3-2. Draisaitl also contributed with 2 assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to Calgary. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks. Both goals they allowed came in the 2nd and 3rd periods, with the first being a power-play goal.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25

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