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Life as a premier Group of Five program is really something. The talent pipeline and the attractiveness of the job for up-and-coming coordinators keep these teams at the top of their respective conferences. On the other hand, it also means replacing head coaches on the regular.

Eli Drinkwitz made it one season at Appalachian State before the NC State offensive coordinator turned head coach was hired by Missouri. That means interim head coach Shawn Clark has to gather together with his staff to prep the Mountaineers for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against UAB. Clark, the offensive line coach that was hired by Scott Satterfield, who is now at Louisville, will face another Clark in Bill Clark, who has done great things with the UAB program.

Appalachian State, despite the loss of Drinkwitz, is a big favorite of anywhere from 16 to 17 points in this one. We did see a bit of a ripple effect to Drinkwitz’s departure in the line, as this game was as high as 17.5 before Missouri poached App State’s sideline sultan. Drinkwitz is also taking App State’s special teams coordinator Erik Link with him so that could be, ahem, a weak link for the Mountaineers in the bowl game. The total on the game is 48.

None of these types of distractions impact UAB for this one. They just aren’t viewed as a very good team for a conference championship game competitor. Bill Clark has done a magnificent job navigating the program through tumultuous times. Remember, UAB didn’t even have football in 2015 and 2016. Clark took over for Garrick McGee for the 2014 season and then the Blazers stopped football operations. Clark stayed and rebuilt the program after some funding came through and UAB is 28-12 on his watch.

The reasons to dislike UAB in this game are obvious. The offense was terrible and the Blazers played one of the worst schedules in the country. Jeff Sagarin’s strength of schedule rankings, which include FCS schools, have UAB with the 136th-ranked schedule. For those that don’t know, there are 130 FBS teams.

Playing the #136 schedule has its advantages. UAB finished the regular season eighth in yards per play allowed with 4.59. In fairness, UAB did hold Tennessee to 4.58 YPP in their only game against a Power Five team, but the Volunteers were still an offensive mess at that point in the season. Appalachian State is pretty damn close to a Power Five team, all things considered. The Mountaineers do play in a weak Sun Belt, but they beat North Carolina and South Carolina and wound up 32nd in YPP against the 108th-ranked schedule. It really wasn’t App State’s fault that UNC barely made a bowl and South Carolina did not against one of the toughest schedules in the country.

UAB did not take full advantage of that weak schedule on offense, as the Blazers wound up tied for 87th with 5.53 yards per play. The status of QB Tyler Johnston III is important here. He was banged up most of the season and struggled with 14 INT to go along with 15 TD passes. Johnson threw one pass against North Texas, went 4-of-11 in the C-USA Championship Game, and didn’t look the part against Tennessee or Old Dominion. He missed a good chunk of November.

UAB’s offense isn’t good anyway, but Johnston is a better option than Dylan Hopkins. Star running back Spencer Brown, who rushed for 1,329 yards in 2017 and 1,227 yards in 2018, also spent a lot of time in the trainer’s room this season. If those guys are healthier for the bowl game, UAB will have more of a chance to be competitive.

Personally, one of my favorite things about Appalachian State is that the team is always solid without stunning numbers. Quarterback Zac Thomas has a 63.3% completion rate with a 26/6 TD/INT ratio. Darrynton Evans has a gaudy rushing total with 1,323 yards, but it’s not like he has ripped off 7.5 yards per carry. He and Marcus Williams Jr. both have 5.6 yards per carry. The top three wide receivers, Thomas Hennigan, Corey Xavier Sutton, and Malik Williams, all have comparable and quality numbers. This is just a team with very few flaws year in and year out no matter the coach.

UAB pressures the QB well, as they had 43 sacks over their 13 games. Again, the strength of schedule puts a dent into all of their numbers, but this might just be a quality defense. Appalachian State only allowed 17 sacks. If UAB can’t pressure the QB, does that defense get exposed?

Appalachian State also heads into this one 12th in the country in turnover margin at +12 with 21 takeaways and only nine giveaways. Say what you will about UAB’s defense because of the teams that they played, but remember that this UAB offense turned it over 25 times and this team is -5 in TO margin. Only Central Michigan, New Mexico, Akron, New Mexico State, Duke, and Hawaii turned it over more. All things considered, give UAB’s defense credit for that.

This is a bit of a tricky handicap. For starters, App State is back in this bowl for a second year. The Mountaineers waxed Middle Tennessee 45-13 for interim head coach Mark Ivey. How motivated will App State be back in this bowl game for the second year in a row against an inferior Conference USA team? On the other hand, App State has scored at least 31 points in each of its four bowl games, so they generally come in prepared.

Ultimately, I don’t see how UAB keeps pace. Maybe the UAB defense can do that, but App State is the best team UAB will play this season. App State takes care of the football and can capitalize on those UAB turnovers. This is one of the highest bowl game lines in history, but it is deserved. I’ll split the difference of 16 and 17 for the official pick, but shop around for the best line you can.

<strong>Pick: App State -16.5</strong>

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<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Kansas State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153 points.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wichita State Shockers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Wildcats fell to 6-4 on the season after a 73-70 loss to Drake on Tuesday. Kansas State was a -1.5 favorite at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Kansas State trailed 36-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 36 points while holding Drake to 27. Despite the strong finish, the Wildcats couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kansas State's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 61.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21 from three-point range. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 55% from the line, making 11 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 21 assists, with Mitch Mascari leading the way offensively, scoring 25 points on 8-of-10 shooting from three-point range, finishing 8-of-11 overall. Bennett Stirtz added 22 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, while Coleman Hawkins contributed 16 points and 5 assists, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they allowed 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Wildcats gave up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense conceded 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 11 shots, shooting 55%.</p><h3>Does Wichita State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 8-3 on the season after a surprising 74-64 home loss to Kansas City on Tuesday. The Shockers, who were -13.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Wichita State trailed 38-24 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Kansas City 40-36. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Wichita State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and 15.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they also had issues at the free-throw line, making just 54.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the Shockers with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each contributed 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. The Shockers managed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Wichita State's defense gave up 74 points while holding their opponent to 38% shooting from the field. The Shockers allowed 21 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wichita State's defense limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 13, shooting 54%.</p>

Kansas State Wildcats vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Cowboys face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys are hosting the game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and the Cowboys are the home favorites against the Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma State winning straight-up, we like South Carolina State at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>This will be the 16th game of the season for South Carolina State, who currently have a 4-11 record. So far, they have gone 0-10 on the road and 2-1 at home. Against the spread, South Carolina State has a current record of 7-5-1. Looking at their performance in the last five games, the team has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, South Carolina State's games have averaged 153.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 152.7 points. Looking at the Bulldogs' last three games, their over/under record is 2-0 with their games averaging 163 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the South Carolina State offense tallied 62 points in a matchup against Nebraska. Their field goal percentage for the game was 31.1%, and they made 5 threes. Davion Everett is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 10.1. Meanwhile, Mitchel Taylor also brings a PPG average of 8.3 into the game.</p><p>The Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 285th nationally, allowing an average of 82.7 points per contest. In their most recent game, the South Carolina State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Nebraska knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 91 points.</p><h3>Does Oklahoma State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 12th game of the season, Oklahoma State currently holds a 6-5 overall record. In their previous ten home games, which includes last year, Oklahoma State has gone 6-4. As of now, Oklahoma State has a subpar ATS record, sitting at 3-7. In their previous five games, they have gone 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 11 games, Oklahoma State has an over/under record of 6-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 142.8 points per game so far. The Cowboys have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 138 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Cowboys' offense concluded with 76 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74.7 points per contest. Javon Small is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Eric Dailey Jr. brings a PPG average of 9.6 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Cowboys' defense is positioned 78th in the country, permitting 66.8 points per game. So far, the Oklahoma State defense is giving up an average of 6.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.5 times per game (590th).</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/23

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<p>Planning on watching today's Crusaders and Bison game? Catch the action at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, PA, as the Bison hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and the Bison are favored to win at home against the Crusaders.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS BUCKNELL BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bucknell Bison -7</p><p>This game will be played at Sojka Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUCKNELL BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Bucknell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Holy Cross Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Holy Cross, who are playing their 14th game of the season, currently have a 3-10 record. In road games, the Crusaders have gone 2-6, while at home they have gone 0-4. At the moment, Holy Cross sits at 4-8 against the spread, putting them below .500. In their last ten games, Holy Cross has gone 1-3 when it comes to covering the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Holy Cross have had an average of 143 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 142 points. Their over/under record is 6-6-0. The Crusaders have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 145 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>The Holy Cross offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Harvard. They posted a field goal percentage of 50% and connected on 9 threes. Joseph Octave led the team in scoring, putting up 25 points. Additionally, Kahlil Singleton contributed 21 points for the Crusaders.</p><p>Coming into the game, Holy Cross will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 77.2 points per game (236th). In their most recent game, the Holy Cross defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Harvard knocked down 11 three-pointers on their way to 74 points.</p><h3>Will Bucknell Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 14th game of the season, Bucknell will face Holy Cross with a record of 3-10. So far this season, Bucknell is 2-6 on the road and 1-4 at home. As of today's game, Bucknell holds a 6-7 record against the spread (ATS). In their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Bucknell comes in with an over/under record of 5-7-1 through 13 games, with their games averaging a combined 133.8 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Bison's games have averaged 135 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-1-1.</p><p>Most recently, the Bucknell offense finished with just 58 points vs. Saint Peter's. For the game, they hit 5/19 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 50%. The Bucknell offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 32% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>Currently, the Bison's defense holds the 152nd rank in the nation, allowing 71.8 points per game. In today's game, the Bucknell defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 67 points.</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Bucknell Bison Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/24

<p>Jose Quintana will start for the Mets on Sunday, and he is facing off against Griffin Canning and the Angels. This interleague matchup is set to get started at 4:07 PM ET from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. The Mets are 3rd in the NL East, and the Angels are 4th in the AL West. </p>

<p>New York is favored on the money line, and the odds have them at -149 compared to the Angels at +126. Sunday's over/under line is sitting at 9.5 runs, and the game can be seen on BSW.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -149</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Sunday, August 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Mets vs Angels series. New York had a four-run 7th inning but could only muster one run in the 9th, as the Angels picked up a 5-4 win at home. Heading into the game, the Angels were at +109 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jose Soriano started for the Angels and went six innings while giving up just two hits and striking out six. He didn't give up a run in the game and picked up a win. Matt Moore came out of the bullpen for the win, and Ben Joyce got the save.</p>

<p>David Peterson had a good outing for the Mets, giving up just two earned runs in six innings of work. He finished the game with four strikeouts but took the loss. Huascar Brazoban got the start and gave up four earned runs in just three innings of work.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 58-52 overall and trail the Phillies by seven games in the NL East. New York is 20-16 against other teams in the NL East. The Mets will be on the road today vs. the Angels, and they are 28-23 on the road this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mets have gone 36-29 and 22-23 as the underdog. New York's overall series record is 17-13-7, and they are 6-4 across their last 10 games. The Mets have an overall record of 36-29 as the favorite.</p><p>When betting on the Mets this season, the run line has been a good play. They are 53-57 overall, but 28-23 on the run line on the road. They have a positive run differential on the road, and their average run differential in winning games is +3.5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9.5 runs is the highest of the season for the New York Mets, as their games have averaged exactly 9.5 runs per game this year. The Mets have played in just 3 games with a higher over/under line this season, and they are 5-4 in games with a 9.5 run line. Overall, the Mets have played in just 7 games with an over/under line of 9 or higher this season, and their over/under record is 58-48 on the year.</p><p>New York is sending Jose Quintana to the mound today, and he will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. In that outing, he picked up the win. Quintana has actually won his last two starts and has pitched well at home this year, coming in with an ERA of 3.70 compared to 5.97 on the road. Overall, he is 6-6 with a 3.89 ERA and has made eight quality starts. Quintana's ERA for the season was 5.75 before this recent stretch of good outings.</p>
<p>As a team, the Mets are 7th in the MLB in scoring, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are 5th in home runs and have a collective batting average of .250. New York's team OPS of .743 is also 7th in the league.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been the Mets' top power threats this season, with Lindor having 22 homers and Alonso at 23. Lindor is hitting .255 for the season, and Alonso's batting average is just .242. However, Alonso has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/30 in his last eight games, with three homers. Lindor is on a three-game hitting streak and Mark Vientos has a six-game streak going.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 48-63, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 10.5 games. So far, they have gone 17-18 in divisional matchups. The Angels will be hosting the Mets today, and they are 25-35 at home this season.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Angels have gone 42-51 this season, compared to just 6-12 as the favorite. Los Angeles' overall series record is 10-23-2, and they have dropped two straight series. The Angels are 4-6 in their last 10 games and are currently tied with the Mets in their series.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Angels have been a solid play on the road, going 29-22, compared to 32-28 at home. They have been an underdog in most games, going 56-37 against the run line, as opposed to 5-13 when favored. Their overall run differential is -0.9 runs per game, but it's -0.8 at home. Their average run differential in wins is +3.0, but in losses, it's -3.8.</p><p>The Angels have played 99 games with over/under lines set lower than 9.5 runs this season, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game. Their over/under record is 55-52 on the season. They have played 2 games with over/under lines set at 9.5 runs, and their record in those games is 4-6. Overall, the average over/under line in their games this season has been 8 runs.</p><p>Through 22 starts, Griffin Canning has a record of 3-10 and an ERA of 5.25. He has made five quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up six earned runs in six innings of work. In that start vs. the Rockies, he gave up two homers. Canning has allowed at least one homer in each of his last four outings. The right-hander's ERA for the season is 4.93 at home compared to 6.61 on the road. Opponents are batting .264 off Canning this year.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per game. As a team, the Angels are batting .235, which is 17th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .304 is 16th. The team's 113 home runs is 19th in the league.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has three players who are tied for the team's longest hitting streak, with Taylor Ward, Matt Thaiss, and Jo Adell all coming into the game on three-game hitting streaks. Ward is the team's leading home run hitter, with 16 homers, but he is batting just .228. Zach Neto and Logan O'Hoppe are also near the top of the league in home runs, with 14 and 16, respectively.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4-14 Toronto Raptors will travel to New Orleans to take on the 4-14 Pelicans. The Pelicans are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Raptors (+138) are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans (-164) are 15th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-105 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Toronto Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Toronto's season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 4-14 after a 102-100 loss to the Pistons on Monday. The Raptors were +4 point underdogs on the road, but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 202 fell well short of the 219.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Toronto looked poised for an upset, leading 80-72 after the 3rd quarter. They turned things around after a slow start, outscoring Detroit 26-19 in the 2nd and 32-24 in the 3rd. However, the Raptors couldn’t hold on, as the Pistons rallied with a 30-20 4th quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled offensively in their loss to the Pistons, shooting just 39.4% from the field and hitting 28.6% of their three-point attempts, making 10 threes in total. Scottie Barnes led the way with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 46.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>RJ Barrett contributed 17 points, despite shooting 36.8%, while Chris Boucher added 10 points. Barnes had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 17 points, and added 9 more in the 4th, while Barrett chipped in 7 points in the final period.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, the Raptors couldn't hold off the Pistons, who scored 102 points on Monday. Toronto's defense was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 19 points, but they gave up 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Raptors held Detroit to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors limited the Pistons to 12 made threes on 32% shooting. Toronto also finished with 27 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, while adding 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can New Orleans Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 4-14 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Pacers on Monday. New Orleans, who were +8 point underdogs, managed to keep the game close. The combined score of 224 points fell just short of the O/U line of 227.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run early, but the Pacers fought back. The Pelicans edged Indiana 32-30 in the 2nd quarter but trailed 87-83 going into the 4th, where both teams scored 27 points.</p><p>In their 114-110 loss to the Pacers, the Pelicans shot 51.7% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% of their threes and making only 9 in total. Trey Murphy led the way with 24 points, scoring 11 in the 2nd quarter, while CJ McCollum added 23 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Elfrid Payton chipped in 14 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans gave up 114 points to the Pacers, who shot 47% from the field. New Orleans allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 27 points.</p> <p>The Pacers hit 17 threes at a 36% clip. The Pelicans sent Indiana to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. New Orleans finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mets are the favorite on the money line today, with their odds sitting at -116 compared to the Blue Jays, who are at -105. This interleague matchup is set for 7:07 PM ET from the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Paul Blackburn is starting for the Mets, and the Blue Jays are going with Chris Bassitt.</p>

<p>New York is 78-65 and 2nd in the NL East, while the Blue Jays are 5th in the AL East with a record of 68-76. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and SNET is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -105</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Monday, September 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Reds with a 3-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Reds scored two runs in the top of the 9th. New York was the -210 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Luis Severino was excellent for the Mets, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out eight. However, the Mets couldn't close things out, and Phil Maton took the loss out of the bullpen. The Mets also wasted a big game from Harrison Bader, who went 2/3 with a run scored.</p><p>The Mets are seven games behind the Phillies in the NL East as they are 78-65 overall. New York is 22-17 against other teams in the NL East. New York is looking for a win today as they are just 38-31 on the road this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mets have gone 51-36 and 27-29 as the underdog. They have won four straight games on the road, and their overall series record is 25-16-8. New York has won four straight series, and they are 9-1 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>Despite being just a game over .500 against the run line overall, the Mets have been a solid bet on the road, where they are 39-30. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and are 33-23 as the underdog against the run line this season.</p>The New York Mets are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Mets have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 71-68. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 25-18. So far this season, 35 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 24.5% of their games. Their current under streak is at 2 games.<p>New York is sending right-hander Paul Blackburn to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 5-4 with a 4.66 ERA. Blackburn's WHIP for the season is currently 1.29, and he has turned in seven quality starts. In his most recent outing, Blackburn took the loss, giving up five earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work vs. the Padres. Before that, he had given up at least six earned runs in three straight starts. Opponents are batting .252 off Blackburn this season.</p>
<p>As a team, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Overall, they are 5th in the league in home runs and have the 11th best batting average in the league. The Mets are also one of the better teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts, as they are 17th in the league in that category.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets' top power threats this season, as they have 30 and 31 home runs, respectively. Lindor comes into the game batting .270, while Alonso's batting average is at .240. Lindor is also the team's current leader in RBIs. Over his last seven games, Mark Vientos is hitting .370 with three homers.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Braves with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Braves scored two runs in the bottom of the 8th. Toronto was the +227 underdog on the money line going into this road game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Blue Jays only had three fewer hits than the Braves but scored just three runs. All of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Spencer Horwitz was hot at the plate, going 2/2 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Toronto is 68-76 overall, putting them 5th in the AL East. Currently, they are 14.5 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead and are 5th in the AL East. The Blue Jays went 20-26 in their first 46 division games.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 34-35 this season while going 34-41 on the road. Toronto has really struggled as the underdog this year, going 27-48. As for their time as the favorite, they are 41-28. The Blue Jays have dropped two straight at home and are 6-14 as the home underdog this year. Toronto's overall series record is 16-24-6, and they lost the last three series.</p><p>When the Blue Jays are underdogs, they are a solid bet against the run line at 42-33. They have a run line record of 73-71 overall, but they are just 25-44 against the run line at home. Their average run margin in games they win is +3.3, while their average run margin in games they lose is -3.7.</p><p>The Blue Jays have played 28 games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs this season, and their record in those games is 23-19. Their combined run average for the season is 8.9 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 75-66. The average over/under line for their games this season is 8 runs, and they have played 51.4% of their games with lower lines than today's 8.5-run line.</p><p>Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today and comes into the game with a record of 9-13 and an ERA of 4.30. So far this season, he has made 28 starts, and opponents are batting .263 off the right-hander. Bassitt's ERA at home is 5.8 compared to 4.07 on the road. He has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 8.94 strikeouts per nine innings. In his most recent outing, Bassitt finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least two home runs in three straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Blue Jays offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, also averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 14th in the MLB, and are also one of the better teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts. Toronto's team on-base percentage is 11th in the league.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the team's top hitter this season, batting .324 with a league-leading 94 RBIs and 28 home runs. He is also on a 10-game hitting streak. George Springer has 19 homers this season but is batting just .222. One player to keep an eye on is Spencer Horwitz, who is 13/29 in his last eight games with four homers.</p>

New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/9/24

<p>The Shockers and Pirates are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pirates will host the game at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 138 points, and East Carolina is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Wichita State.</p><h3>WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Wichita State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Wichita State enters this game as a 1.5-point underdog, and they have gone just 1-9 as the underdog this season. The Shockers have struggled on the road this year, going just 2-7, and they have lost six straight games away from home.</p>

<p>In their last game, Wichita State defeated UTSA by a score of 84-64. Over their last 10 road games, the Shockers have gone just 2-8, and they have gone 0-5 on the road over their last five games.</p><p>Wichita State has an overall ATS record of 8-13-1 this season and they are 3-5-1 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Shockers are 3-6-1 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 1-2 ATS in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, Wichita State has an ATS mark of 3-6-1 in their last 10 games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in Wichita State's games this season (147.1). This year, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 150 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Wichita State offense put up 84 points against UTSA. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.7% and made 7 threes. Offensively, the Shockers have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 202nd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 347th in percentage and 294th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Shockers' defense is ranked 210th in the country at 73.9 points per contest. Wichita State's three-point defense is currently 200th in the country at 8.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.5% of their shots vs. Wichita State.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>East Carolina is favored by 1.5 points at home against Wichita State, and the Pirates have gone 8-4 this season when favored. So far, they have an average scoring differential of +2.6 points per game at home.</p>

<p>East Carolina comes into this game with a 12-12 record, including a 5-6 mark in American Athletic Conference play. In their most recent game, the Pirates defeated UTSA by a score of 84-73.</p><p>East Carolina's ATS record this season is currently 10-12-1. At home, their ATS mark is just 5-9-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Pirates have gone 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>East Carolina has an over/under record of 8-15 this season, and today's line of 138 is lower than the average OU line in their games (141.6). So far, 12 of their games have finished with less than 138 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 135 points.</p><p>East Carolina is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 84 points vs. UTSA. This figure is more than their season average of 69.5 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Russell Felton Jr. who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.2. Brandon Johnson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.5.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the East Carolina defense is giving up an average of 68.3 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, East Carolina's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.1% this season.</p>

Wichita State Shockers vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the 9-18 Portland Trail Blazers will be in San Antonio to take on the 14-13 Spurs. The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are 11th. San Antonio is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The game can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-153 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Lock in a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers improved to 9-18 on the season with a 126-124 win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Portland, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 250, exceeding the over/under line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Portland turned things around after a 10-0 run by Denver, which extended the score from 66-59 to 76-59. The Blazers responded by outscoring the Nuggets 38-21 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 104-87 lead into the 4th. Denver made a push in the final quarter, outscoring Portland 37-22, but the Blazers held on for the win.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points and 10 assists, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 4 threes in the Trail Blazers' win over the Nuggets. Shaedon Sharpe added 27 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Portland connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 46.4% overall. Jerami Grant scored 10 of his 13 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough defensive outing, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a win over the Nuggets, even after allowing 124 points. Portland gave up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Denver to 21 points.</p> <p>Portland's defense allowed the Nuggets to shoot 54% from the field and 44% from three, with Denver hitting 15 threes. The Blazers sent the Nuggets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>San Antonio moved to 14-13 on the season with a 133-126 win over the Hawks on Thursday. The Spurs were favored by one point and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 259 points went well over the 233.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 13-0 run by the Hawks, the Spurs responded by outscoring Atlanta 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. San Antonio entered the 4th quarter with a 90-87 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 42-point performance, including 7 threes at 46.7%, led the Spurs to a win over the Hawks. Devin Vassell added 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points. San Antonio connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 48.5% overall.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, with 8 more in OT. Chris Paul also came up big in the 4th, scoring 7 of his 12 points, and added 3 more in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they allowed 126 points on 47% shooting from the Hawks.</p> <p>San Antonio had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Spurs sent the Hawks to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Spurs finished with 15 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canucks and Ducks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Canucks 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 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Ducks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+191)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Canucks Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>As the top team in the Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks are in a great position to make a deep playoff run. With a record of 38-17-7, the Canucks have 83 points and are 1st in both the Pacific Division and the Western Conference.</p>

<p>On the road, Vancouver has gone 18-11-4 this season, and they have lost three straight games away from home. In games where they have been favored, the Canucks have gone 25-11-4, and they have gone 4-6 in their last ten games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Canucks have gone 35-27 against the puck line, including a road record of 18-15. Overall, Vancouver has 25 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Canucks have been favored in 40 games and have a puck line record of 18-22 in those contests. In their last ten games, Vancouver's puck line record is just 2-8, and their puck line losing streak is at seven games.</p> <p>Games involving Vancouver have an average of 6.4 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.4. In terms of their over/under performance, the Canucks come in with a record of 35-23-4.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>The Canucks come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 2nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 25th in the league. Looking at how the Canucks' offense is performing during power plays, they are 9th in power play goals and 17th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vancouver will be looking for a good game from Brock Boeser who leads the team in scoring with 35 goals, ranking 8th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Boeser has 27 assists this season.</p><p>Entering the game, the Ducks' defense ranks 27th in takeaways, averaging 5.9 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 4th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Casey DeSmith has started 16 games this season. His current record stands at 7-4, and his save percentage is 0.454%.</p><h3>Will the Ducks Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Ducks have gone 9-20-1, and overall, they are 22-35-3. In the Western Conference, they are 14th and 7th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, Anaheim has gone 4-6, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Ducks have gone 19-30-3, and they are 3-5-0 when favored. Against teams from the Western Conference, they have gone 10-21, and in divisional games, they are 5-10. Over their last three games, Anaheim has gone 2-1, and they are 2-3 in their last five games.</p></p><p>When it comes to puck line results, the Ducks have gone 32-28 this season, including 14-16 at home. So far, they have 10 wins by multiple goals and have dropped 25 games by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Heading into this contest, Anaheim has a puck line mark of 5-5 across their last ten games and their average scoring margin as the underdog is at -1 goal per game. The Ducks have gone 30-22 vs. the puck line as the underdog this season.</p> <p>For the season, Anaheim's games have finished with an average of 6.2 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Ducks have an over/under record of 28-29-3.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>The Ducks come into the game scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, putting them 29th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 28th in the league. Coming into the game, the Ducks have a 5-15 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 16-17.</p><p>The leading scorer for Anaheim's offense is Frank Vatrano. Coming into the game he has 29 goals, ranking 20th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Vatrano has 19 assists this season.</p><p>The Ducks' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 27th in takeaways and an average of 5.9 takeaways per contest. They hold 4th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.3 goals given up per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 37 games this season. His current record stands at 13-20, and his save percentage is 0.88%.</p>

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<p>On Sunday, November 17th at 8:20 ET, the Bengals and Chargers will face off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. This week 11 AFC matchup is being televised on NBC. The Chargers are the favorite with a point spread of -1.5 and money line odds of -120. The over/under line is set at 46.5 points.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BENGALS VS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Chargers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chargers winning this one by a score of 28 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Chargers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bengals Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 11, the Bengals sit 15th in our NFL power rankings and have a 36.9% chance of making the playoffs. They are 4-6 on the season, including a 3-2 record on the road. In division play, Cincinnati is 1-2, and they are 2-4 against AFC opponents. This puts them 3rd in the AFC North and 9th in the conference standings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Bengals are 6-4, with a +0.8 scoring margin. They have covered the spread in two straight games, including a 1-point loss to the Ravens in week 10, where they were 6-point underdogs. The over has hit in three consecutive Bengals games, and their O/U record is 7-3 this season.</p><p>Joe Burrow has been on a tear, following up his 5-touchdown performance in week 9 with 428 passing yards and 4 touchdowns in week 10 against the Ravens. He completed 34 of 56 passes without an interception, posting a passer rating of 108. Ja'Marr Chase was his top target, hauling in 11 catches for 264 yards and 3 touchdowns. On the ground, Chase Brown had 13 carries for 42 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>Heading into week 11, the Bengals are 5th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 5th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 27, and are 4th in passing yards per game with 254.8. They have struggled in the run game, ranking 29th in rushing yards per game with 89.7, on 22.4 attempts per game.</p><p>Despite winning the tackles for loss battle, the Bengals' defense struggled to generate pressure in their latest game, a 35-34 loss to the Ravens. Cincinnati allowed four passing touchdowns and gave up 290 yards through the air on 25 completions. Baltimore converted 58.3% of their third down attempts, and the Bengals failed to record a single sack while losing the QB hit differential by -12.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Bengals' defense allowed a completion percentage of 75.8% and 389 total yards in the game. They also gave up 99 yards on the ground, with the Ravens averaging 4.0 yards per rushing attempt.</p><h3>Will The Chargers Win At Home Over The Bengals?</h3><p>With three straight wins, the Chargers now sit at 6-3, giving them an 88.2% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections. After a week 7 loss to the Cardinals, they bounced back with victories over the Saints (28-6), Browns (27-10), and Titans (27-17). Against Tennessee, L.A. covered the 8.5-point spread, but the 44 points scored in the game went over the 40-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 11, the Chargers rank 16th in our power rankings. They are 6-2-1 against the spread, with a +7.6 scoring margin. Their O/U record stands at 2-7, with their games averaging 33.8 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Chargers are 13th in our offensive power rankings. They are 16th in the NFL in points per game (20.7) and 22nd in passing yards per game (196.4), despite ranking 30th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 117.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 19th, with 29.6 rushing attempts per game, which is 8th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 12th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage (39.8%) and 6th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Justin Herbert has been on a roll, posting a passer rating of 123 in week 10, following ratings of 125 in week 9 and 111 in week 8. Against the Titans in week 10, he threw for 164 yards and a touchdown, completing 14 of 18 passes without an interception. Ladd McConkey led the team with 52 receiving yards, while Gus Edwards rushed for 55 yards on 10 carries.</p><p>The Chargers' defense came up with seven sacks in their most recent game, helping them to a 27-17 win over the Titans. Despite allowing 132 rushing yards on just 21 attempts, the Chargers held the Titans to 157 passing yards. Tennessee managed to complete 78.3% of their passes, with two passing touchdowns, but the Chargers limited them to 6.8 yards per attempt.</p><p></p><p>Los Angeles' defense was also strong on third downs, allowing the Titans to convert just 33.3% of their third down attempts. The Chargers' pass rush was effective, as they also had a positive differential in QB hits and tackles for loss.</p>

Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>The Bearcats and Black Bears are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Bears will host the game at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, ME. This America East conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and Maine is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Binghamton.</p><h3>BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cross Insurance Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Black Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Maine winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearcats Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, Binghamton has gone 8-10, including a 0-4 mark in America East games. They have lost their last five games and are 2-7 on the road, compared to 4-2 at home.</p>

<p>Being the underdog is nothing new for the Bearcats, as they have been the underdog in 10 of their 18 games, going just 1-9 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road is -13.6, and they have lost three straight games away from home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Binghamton has an ATS record of just 2-8. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-6. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bearcats are just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Binghamton games this season (143.2). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, which is lower than their season average of 146.2 points per game.</p><p>The Binghamton offense is coming off a game where they scored 60 points against Massachusetts-Lowell. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.6% and connected on 2 threes. One area that the Binghamton offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 110th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 45%.</p><p>Currently, the Bearcats' defense holds the 208th rank in the nation, allowing 74.2 points per game. In today's game, the Binghamton defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 2 three-pointers while giving up 80 points.</p><h3>Do the Black Bears Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>After starting the season with a 3-8 record, Maine has won seven of their last nine games to get back to .500 overall. The Black Bears have been much better at home this season, going 3-2 compared to 6-8 on the road.</p>

<p>Today, Maine is a 6.5-point favorite against Binghamton. So far this season, the Black Bears have been favored in 13 games, going 8-5 in those contests.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Maine has gone 8-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Black Bears have gone 6-4 ATS and they have gone 5-4 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Maine games is 8-11 and today's line of 138.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (138.2). So far, 12 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 141 points.</p><p>Maine finished with 81 points in their game against Albany. This total surpasses their season-average of 69 points per game. Peter Filipovity led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Kristians Feierbergs contributed 16 points for the Black Bears.</p><p>Maine's defense has been playing well, ranking 67th nationally, with 67.2 points allowed per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Maine's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.6% this season.</p>

Binghamton Bearcats vs Maine Black Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are ready to take the field against their AL East foe Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The action will get going at 6:10 p.m. ET and fans hoping to watch it can tune in to New England Sports Network.


<h2>Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays Odds</h2>

The Rays are 91-63 straight up (SU) and 79-74 against the spread (ATS). The team hasn't moved the needle a lot for gamblers, losing 0.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 5.3 units ATS. The Red Sox have gone 80-73 SU this year and are 62-90 against the spread. They've lost 25.3 units for gamblers taking the moneyline and 36.7 units ATS.

Tampa Bay games have an over/under record of 74-71-8 in 2019. Boston has been a great over bet with a total record of 84-65-3.

Right-hander Travis Lakins is the probable starter for the visiting Red Sox. Lakins is 0-1 with a 4.58 ERA and 15 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Rays this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.

The Rays will send righty Tyler Glasnow (6-1, 2.02 ERA) to the mound. Glasnow has 65 strikeouts and 12 walks as well as a WHIP of 0.94. Glasnow is 1-0 with 14 strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA across two starts against Boston this year.

As a unit, Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has given up 4.1 runs per game overall this year. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.62, a WHIP of 1.13 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 10.2. The bullpen has a 3.75 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 9.5 K/9. In 68 games against AL East opponents, Rays starters have an ERA of 3.48 and the bullpen's ERA is 4.37.

Tampa Bay’s offense has produced 4.8 runs per outing, including 4.7 per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over its last five. The team has hit .217/.288/.322 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.

The Rays' hitters have been led by Tommy Pham and Austin Meadows. Pham is hitting .278/.373/.456 with 20 home runs, 66 RBIs, 75 runs and 23 stolen bases, while the line for Meadows stands at .286/.358/.563 with 32 homers, 88 RBIs and 79 runs.

In the visiting dugout, Boston’s pitchers have allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.88 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 9.56 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 4.33, along with a K/9 of 10.51.

Red Sox hitters have slashed .269/.342/.468 on their way to 5.5 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.4 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.8 per game over the team's last five contests (2-3 SU).

Boston’s offense has been sparked by third baseman Rafael Devers and shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who collectively have belted 61 home runs. Devers is slashing .308/.360/.551 with 30 home runs, 110 RBIs and 120 runs scored, while Bogaerts (.304/.380/.548) is up to 31 homers, 109 RBIs and 104 runs scored.

The Red Sox have lost 10.1 units and are 45-58 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over's hit in 57 of those games, compared to 44 that've hit the under against righties.


<h3>Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Pick</h3>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Rays, ATS Winner – Red Sox, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes

The over has hit in five of Tampa Bay’s last seven games.

The Red Sox have a total OPS of .810 this season and an OPS of .810 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Rays' OPS stands at .759 overall and .763 against righties.

Boston has recorded 19.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 22.0 over its last five.

The Red Sox have hit eight home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.</div>

Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick 09/21/19

<p>Planning on watching today's Vikings and Norse game? Catch the action at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY, as the Norse hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Northern Kentucky is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Cleveland State.</p><h3>CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Cleveland State Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Cleveland State currently has a record of 16-11 after playing 27 games. In away games, the Vikings have a record of 4-9, while at home they are 11-2. As of now, Cleveland State has a 13-13 record against the spread going into today's game. In their last ten games, Cleveland State has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Cleveland State have had an average of 150.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 147.7 points. Their over/under record is 13-13-0. When analyzing the Vikings' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 146 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>Cleveland State's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 81 points against Youngstown State. They had an overall field goal percentage of 53.3% and made 15/20 free throws. The team's top scorer is Tristan Enaruna, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 19.7, while Drew Lowder also maintains a PPG average of 12.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>At present, the Vikings' defense is nationally ranked 214th, allowing 73.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.7 threes per game vs. Northern Kentucky. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.3%.</p><h3>Can the Norse Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Norse have a record of 14-13 heading into today's game, and are coming off a narrow loss to Milwaukee (73-72). In road games this season, the Norse are 4-10, but have a solid 8-3 record at home. In terms of ATS, Northern Kentucky has compiled a record of 14-11 thus far in the season. This includes a 7-7 mark on the road and a 7-4 mark at home.</p><p>In 27 games, Northern Kentucky comes in with an over/under mark of 13-12-0, with their games averaging 144.9 points per game. The Norse have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 134 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Northern Kentucky offense put up 72 points against Milwaukee. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.9% and made 6 threes. Coming into the game, the Norse offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 30%. On average, they get up 19.3 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 15.1 made free-throws.</p><p>Northern Kentucky's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.1 points per game. Against Milwaukee, the Norse's defense gave up 73 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Milwaukee only made 9 free-throws.</p>

Cleveland State Vikings vs Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Coyotes and Senators face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators are hosting the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Senators are favored by -1.5 against the Coyotes.</p><h3>ARIZONA COYOTES VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>With the Senators being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Senators.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Coyotes (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Coyotes Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p><p>So far this season, the Coyotes have gone 23-31-5, putting them in 7th place in the Central Division and 13th in the Western Conference. In their last ten games, they have lost all ten, and they have lost each of their last five games.</p>

<p>On the road, Arizona has gone 8-17-5 this year, and they have lost their last two road games. As the underdog, the Coyotes have gone 13-29-4 this season, and they have been the underdog in 46 of their 59 games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Coyotes have gone 29-30 against the puck line, including going 16-14 on the road. So far, Arizona has 12 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Currently, the Coyotes have dropped two straight games vs. the puck line and have gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. In their last ten road games, the team has gone 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Arizona have an average of 6.2 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Coyotes come in with a record of 31-24-4.</p><p>Although Arizona has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Coyotes have an average of 2.8 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 26th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 29th in the league. Arizona's offense is currently ranked 16th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 22nd in the league.</p><p>Arizona's leading goal scorer is Clayton Keller. So far this season, he has 22 goals, placing him 48th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Keller has 30 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators come into the season ranked 29th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Ottawa. For the season, they are ranked 28th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Karel Vejmelka gets the start and has made 22 starts this season. His record at this point is 6-15, and his save percentage is 0.673%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Ottawa as Home Favorites</h3><p><p>Through 57 games, the Senators have a record of 25-29-3 and are 15th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, Ottawa is in 8th place. Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone 5-5, and they have lost their last two games.</p>

<p>At home this year, Ottawa has gone 17-13-2 and have won their last two games. As the favorite, the Senators have a record of 14-12-0 and have been favored in 26 of their 57 games.</p></p><p>At home this year, the Senators have a puck line record of 15-17 and their average scoring margin is +.1 goals per game. So far, Ottawa has been the favorite in 26 out of their 57 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 9-17.</p>

<p>Overall, the Senators have 18 wins by multiple goals compared to 23 losses by more than one goal. In their last ten home games, Ottawa's puck line record is 6-4, but their puck line losing streak is at three games.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Ottawa is 6.9. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.6. The Senators come in with an over/under record of 30-24-3.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Senators have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. Ottawa's offense is currently ranked 22nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the league.</p><p>Ottawa will be looking for a good game from Brady Tkachuk who leads the team in scoring with 26 goals, ranking 26th in the NHL. Tkachuk also comes into the game with 24 assists.</p><p>The Senators defense is currently 29th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Ottawa. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 28th with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joonas Korpisalo comes into the game having made 34 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-19 and he has a save percentage of 0.841%.</p>

Arizona Coyotes vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 3/1/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators 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. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS 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 Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals 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 to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Wolves and 49ers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The 49ers are hosting the game at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Charlotte is favored by -15 at home against West Georgia.</p><h3>WEST GEORGIA WOLVES VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte 49ers -15</p><p>This game will be played at Halton Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 95-56 in favor of the 49ers.</li><li>Not only will Charlotte pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wolves Grab a Win in Charlotte?</h3><h3>West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wolves picked up their first win of the season, defeating Tennessee Tech 78-73 on Saturday. West Georgia, who were +3 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 151, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>West Georgia took control early, leading 49-32 at halftime. However, they allowed Tennessee Tech to score 41 points in the second half while only putting up 29 points themselves, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>West Georgia's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.1%, thanks to hitting 61% of their two-point attempts (25/41). From beyond the arc, they connected on 9 of 28 threes, shooting 32.1%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wolves were efficient, making 13 of 16 attempts (81.2%). They dished out 19 assists, with Shelton Williams-Dryden contributing 6 along with his team-high 19 points. Rodney Johnson Jr. added 17 points, shooting 7/10 from the field.</p><p>West Georgia's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field, hitting 29 of 58 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, West Georgia's defense saw their opponents make 7 of 20 attempts, good for 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws, an 81% success rate. West Georgia limited offensive rebounds to just 5.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Charlotte as Home Favorites</h3><p>Charlotte evened their record at 4-4 with a 77-63 road win over Georgia State on Saturday. The 49ers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but came away with the win, covering the spread in the process.</p> <p>Charlotte led 32-25 at halftime and put up 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 140 fell just short of the O/U line of 144.</p><p>In their last game, the 49ers put up 77 points, shooting 52.1% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 2 of 14 threes (14.3%).</p> <p>Charlotte also connected on 25 of 36 free throws (69.4%) and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds. Zarique Nutter and Robert Braswell IV each scored 19 points, with Braswell hitting 1 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Charlotte's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot just 34% from the field. The 49ers gave up 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charlotte's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 2 made threes on 18 attempts, an 11% shooting performance. The 49ers sent their opponent to the line 29 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 72%.</p>

West Georgia Wolves vs Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

College Basketball

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There aren’t a whole lot of certainties in sports betting. Variance is everywhere. It’s a big reason why a lot of sports bettors are considered really successful if they can consistently hit at a rate of 55 percent or slightly higher. That being said, there are still some certainties and they come in the form of what is called “public money”.

It sounds like a negative when you hear experts talk about it. There is a certain connotation to it, but public money can be on the winning side as well. What it boils down to is that the public is very consistent. Maybe a better word for it is that the public is predictable. The public is going to bet favorites and overs, especially in primetime games. The public is going to latch on to teams that they can trust. Generally speaking, a lot of these are big market teams or teams that draw a ton of buzz in the mainstream media and have for a while. The “good” teams.

Sometimes, the spreads don’t even matter. The Dallas Cowboys are going to see <strong>public money</strong>. The Alabama Crimson Tide are going to see public money. The Golden State Warriors are going to see public money. The Green Bay Packers. The Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chicago Cubs (now). Sometimes this is also referred to as “square money” being bet by “squares” or “Joe Public”.

It’s not necessarily that these segments of the betting populace are stupid or ill-informed, it’s just that there’s a level of trust with good teams that they will get the job done no matter what. You won’t see public money on the Philadelphia 76ers, the Tennessee Titans, the Arizona Coyotes, or the Texas State Bobcats very often. Public money is also prone to fall in love with short-term streaks or highly-publicized achievements.

A lot of times, you’ll get situations where the game becomes a “Pros vs. Joes” struggle. The sharp players will be on the opposite side and the public will keep betting against them. Some handicappers even talk about the successes that they have had “fading the public”. The public has gotten smarter with the amount of information out there and with how mainstream <strong>sports betting</strong> has become, but the public is still stubborn in some respects. Oddsmakers know this and the lines will reflect this for some of those games with public darlings and those primetime matchups.

Again, public money isn’t always wrong. It’s just wrong more often than <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-sharp-money/"><u><strong>sharp money</strong></u></a>. Take that into consideration if you find yourself on a public side. Sometimes you’ll find yourself on a public and sharp side. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide. If you like a public side, those win, too. It’s all about having the information that you need and this is part of that process.

Sports Betting: What is Public Money?

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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College Football

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</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 Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Rams. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Colorado State is favored by -6 vs. Utah State in a Mountain West conference matchup.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado State Rams -6</p><p>This game will be played at Moby Arena at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE 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 Colorado State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah State enters this game as a 6-point underdog, and they have gone 1-2 in their three games as the underdog this season. They are 21-4 overall, and they have won two straight games. In Mountain West Conference play, the Aggies are 9-2.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Utah State has gone 8-2, and their average scoring margin on the road is +6.3 points per game. In their last game, they defeated Wyoming by a score of 84-76. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 8-2.</p><p>Utah State has an overall ATS record of 13-8-1 this season, including a 5-4-1 mark vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Aggies have gone just 1-2 vs. the spread this year and are just 2-8 vs. the spread as the underdog in their last 10 games. Their road ATS record over the last 10 games is 5-3-1.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Utah State games is 13-9. On average, their games have finished with 149.5 points, while the average over/under line is 144.8. Today's line of 147.5 is similar to the average OU line in their games. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 146 points.</p><p>The Aggies' offense finished with 84 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 81.1 points per contest. Leading Utah State in scoring vs. Wyoming was Darius Brown II with his 24 points. Josh Uduje also added 20 points for the Aggies.</p><p>The Aggies' defense is presently ranked 101st nationally, allowing an average of 69.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.8 threes per game vs. Colorado State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.9%.</p><h3>Will the Rams Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Colorado State is coming off a 71-55 loss to San Diego State, but the Rams have been dominant at home this season, going 13-1. They have won their last seven games at home and have an average scoring margin of +12.5 points per game at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Colorado State is 19-6 this season, including a 7-5 record in Mountain West play. They have been the favorite in 19 of their 25 games and have a record of 16-3 in those games. For the year, they have a scoring margin of +2.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Colorado State has gone 12-7 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 14-10. At home, the Rams are 9-5 vs. the spread this year and they are 5-4 over their last 10 home games. In their last three home games, Colorado State is 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Colorado State's over/under record this season sits at 10-13-1, and the average over/under line in their games is 147.3. So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line of 147.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 125 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Colorado State offense put up just 55 points vs. the San Diego State Aztecs. Overall, they are now averaging 78 points per game which is 88th in the country. The top scorer for the Rams was Josiah Strong with 14 points, while Patrick Cartier also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Rams' defense is ranked 88th in the country at 68.4 points per contest. In today's game, the Colorado State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 71 points.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PACN. The game will be played at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. In this Pac-12 matchup, the Wildcats are the betting favorite against the Cougars. The over/under for the game is 153.5 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA WILDCATS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</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 the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona has been dominant at home this season, going 9-0 with an average scoring margin of +34.3 points per game. However, the Wildcats have struggled on the road, going just 3-3 with an average scoring margin of +0.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games on the road, the Wildcats have gone 5-5, including a 2-3 mark over their last five road games. Arizona is coming off a 92-73 win over Utah, and they are 11-3 this season when favored.</p><p>Arizona has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 12-3. They are 11-3 vs. the spread when favored this season and have a 7-3 mark vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. On the road, the Wildcats are 3-3 vs. the spread this year and have gone just 4-5-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Arizona games is 7-7-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 164.4 points. Today's over/under line of 153.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (159.6). Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-1-1 with an average scoring total of 164 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Arizona offense ended with 92 points against Utah. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 60.3% and made 10 threes. Caleb Love is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.7 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Oumar Ballo brings a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.</p><p>Arizona's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Arizona's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.1% this season.</p><h3>Will the Cougars Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Washington State is 10-3 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +12.8 points per game. The Cougars are 1-3 as underdogs this season, and they are 11-5 overall. In their last game, they beat USC by a score of 72-64.</p>

<p>So far, Washington State has gone 2-3 in Pac-12 play, and they are 9-2 in non-conference games. They have been favored in 12 of their 16 games, going 10-2 in those contests. For the season, they have a record of 11-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Washington State has gone just 1-2-1 vs. the spread this season. Their overall ATS record is 6-9-1, but they are just 5-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cougars are 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, Washington State games have an over/under record of 7-9. The average scoring total in their games this year is 140.6 points, which is very close to the average over/under line in their games of 140.1 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 143 points.</p><p>The Washington State offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against USC. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.1% and connected on 6 threes. Isaac Jones is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Myles Rice brings a PPG average of 14.4 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Cougars' defense is positioned 60th in the country, permitting 65.8 points per game. So far, the Washington State defense is giving up an average of 6.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.5 times per game (428th).</p>

Arizona Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149 points, and North Carolina Central is favored by -10 to win at home against Morgan State.</p><h3>MORGAN STATE BEARS VS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +10</p><p>This game will be played at McDougald-McLendon Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina Central winning straight-up, we like Morgan State at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Morgan State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being just 7-15 overall, Morgan State has been better on the road than at home, going 1-12 on the road compared to 2-3 at home. The Bears' average scoring margin on the road is -17.6 compared to -8.4 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Morgan State is 2-14 this season, and they enter this game as a 10-point underdog. They are coming off a loss to Norfolk State, 83-73, and over their last 10 games on the road, they are 2-8.</p><p>As the underdog, Morgan State has gone 7-8-1 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark sits at 5-7-1. Over their last three road games, the Bears are 2-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Morgan State games is 11-7. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 147.7 and today's line of 149 is right in line with that. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points and the over/under record for their last three games is 2-0. On the year, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 149.</p><p>The Morgan State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Norfolk State. Overall their field goal percentage was 49% while connecting on 6 threes. The top scorer for the Bears was Wynston Tabbs with 21 points, while Allen Udemadu also added 15 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Looking at the Morgan State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 78.8 points per game (297th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Morgan State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.3% this season.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina Central has been dominant at home this season, going 3-1 and outscoring opponents by an average of 6.8 points per game. They have won three straight at home, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2.</p>

<p>Overall, the Eagles are 13-8 this season, including a 4-1 record in Mid-Eastern Conference play. They have won two straight games and are 5-2 this season when favored.</p><p>North Carolina Central has an ATS record of 11-5 this season and they have gone 3-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles have an ATS mark of 6-3-1.</p><p>North Carolina Central's over/under record for the season sits at 8-8 and their games have averaged 136.7 points. Today's over/under line of 149 is higher than the average OU line in their games of 138.6. So far, 15 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's game. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 126 points and their OU record during that stretch is 1-1.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.2 points per game, the North Carolina Central had a below average performance. They scored 69 points against Delaware State and had a field goal percentage of 44%. The team's scoring leader is Ja'darius Harris, who holds an average of 16.1 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Fred Cleveland Jr. is averaging 15.1 points per game this season.</p><p>At present, the Eagles' defense is nationally ranked 46th, allowing 66.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, North Carolina Central's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 21.9% this season.</p>

Morgan State Bears vs North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/24

<p>Betting on today's Tritons and Aggies game? Catch the action at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Utah State is favored by -8.5 against California-San Diego in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS VS UTAH STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah State Aggies -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-61 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will Utah State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Tritons Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>California-San Diego improved to 8-2 on the season with a decisive 80-56 win over Idaho on Sunday. The Tritons, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game came in at 136, just under the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Leading 39-31 at halftime, the Tritons clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 41 themselves.</p><p>California-San Diego's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, with a strong 60.7% shooting inside the arc. They also connected on 69.6% of their free throws, going 16-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and Tyler McGhie each scored 21 points, with Tait-Jones hitting 8 of 9 shots, while McGhie made 5 threes. Tyler Mrus added 20 points, shooting 6-for-7 from deep. The Tritons had 12 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>California-San Diego’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 39% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 8/23, or 34%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tritons gave up 12 threes on 28 attempts, a 42% clip. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they hit 4, or 44%. California-San Diego allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Utah State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah State improved to 9-0 on the season with an 88-67 win over South Florida on Saturday. The Aggies were -16.5 point favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the 21-point victory. The total points for the game ended at 155, which was right on the over/under line.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-31 at halftime, Utah State pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Bulls 51-36. The Aggies' strong second-half performance was key to their win and allowed them to cover the spread.</p><p>Utah State put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on 63.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 18 of 21 attempts for an 85.7% success rate.</p> <p>The Aggies dished out 27 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Mason Falslev led the way with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three. Quincy Ademokoya also contributed, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 12 points.</p><p>Despite Utah State giving up 67 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts. The Aggies did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponents to just 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance.</p> <p>Utah State also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts, shooting 85% from the stripe. The Aggies allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>ESPN is handling the television broadcast for this week's IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl, which features a matchup between the South Alabama Jaguars and Western Michigan Broncos. Kick-off is set for 9:00 ET from Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Even though Western Michigan is considered the home team, the game is being played on a neutral site. The over/under line is at 59.5 points, and South Alabama is favored by -10 points. Both teams come into this game with a 6-6 record for the season.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars -10</p><p>This game will be played at Cramton Bowl at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the South Alabama Jaguars winning this one by a score of 33 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the South Alabama Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 59.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Alabama Jaguars Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>South Alabama enters Week 13 with a 6-6 record, going 3-3 on the road and 2-3 at home. They’ve been favored in seven of their 12 games, holding a 3-4 record as the favorite. As the underdog, they’ve gone 2-2 this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Jaguars have a +9.4 average scoring margin but are 4-7 against the spread. They’ve gone 2-5 ATS as the favorite and 2-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>South Alabama’s over/under record is 4-7, with their games averaging 60.1 points. Their average over/under line is 58.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 59.5 points.</p><p>South Alabama’s offense is averaging 34.8 points per game, ranking 17th nationally. They are 28th in rushing, with 196.3 yards per game. Fluff Bothwell has 834 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns, and averages 7 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 2,557 yards and has a passer rating of 103. The Jaguars are 24th in completion percentage, completing 65% of their passes. Lopez has 18 touchdowns and five interceptions. Jamaal Pritchett leads the receivers with 1,126 yards and nine touchdowns on 91 catches.</p><p>South Alabama's defense struggled in their recent game, allowing 45 points in a 45-38 loss to Texas State. They gave up 534 total yards, including 286 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, while also allowing 248 passing yards. Despite forcing two interceptions, the defense allowed 28 first downs.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, South Alabama is giving up 25.3 points per game. They rank 146th in the nation in passing yards allowed, surrendering 253.2 yards per game, with a 63.9% completion rate. Against the run, they are allowing 149 rushing yards per game.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Western Michigan Broncos Upset The South Alabama Jaguars?</h3><p>Western Michigan enters Week 13 with a 6-6 record, hosting South Alabama. They’ve gone 3-1 at home but are 2-5 on the road. As the favorite, the Broncos are 4-1, while they’ve gone 0-5 as the underdog this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record is 5-6, with a 3-1 mark at home. They’ve covered three of five games as the favorite, going 3-0 ATS at home in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>Western Michigan’s over/under record stands at 6-5, with their games averaging 60.8 points. The average line has been 54.8 points, and this week’s total is set at 59.5 points.</p><p>Western Michigan’s offense is averaging 29.4 points per game, placing them 42nd nationally, and they are ranked 61st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1. Their rushing game is their strength, averaging 191.2 yards per game on 36.6 attempts. Jaden Nixon leads the ground attack with 876 yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Hayden Wolff has thrown for 2,212 yards with 17 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 99. The Broncos are 96th in passing attempts per game, averaging 186.1 yards through the air. Kenneth Womack leads the receivers with 456 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.4 points per game. They rank 141st nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up 188.3 yards per game on the ground. Opposing quarterbacks have posted a 95.9 passer rating and averaged 218.6 passing yards per game against the Broncos.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game, Western Michigan's defense gave up 18 points but held Eastern Michigan to just 91 passing yards, while allowing 203 rushing yards. They also forced one interception in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. 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 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>