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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</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 the Runnin' Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb improved to 5-8 on the season with an 84-79 road win over East Carolina on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.</p> <p>Darryl Simmons II led the way with 29 points, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc and shooting 75% overall. Isaiah Richards also had an efficient night, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 46% of their shots, going 18 for 39.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb held the opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 36 times, making 22 for 61%. Gardner-Webb allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern dropped to 2-11 on the season after an 81-65 loss to Georgia on Sunday, December 22nd. The Buccaneers were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Charleston Southern put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws, going 11-for-16 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly played all 40 minutes, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while De'Shayne Montgomery added 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in just 22 minutes. Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and Asa Newell finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Buccaneers couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 51% on 23/45 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 8. The Buccaneers gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Canadiens and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are hosting the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Panthers being favored by -1.5 at home against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Panthers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Canadiens Have What it Takes in Sunrise?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 14-17-3. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Christian Dvorak scored Montreal’s only goal at 14:28 in the third period, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The Penguins added an empty-netter with 0:45 remaining to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal’s offense was held to just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, which came 5:32 into the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but couldn’t convert on any of their 20 offensive giveaways.</p> <p>Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist on Dvorak’s goal. The Canadiens were unable to score on the power play.</p><p>Montreal's defense allowed the first two goals, both from Sidney Crosby, at 15:57 in the first period and 1:20 in the second. After cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the third, the Canadiens gave up an empty-netter with 45 seconds left. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Can The Panthers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 22-12-2 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Panthers held a 2-0 lead before the Stars tied it up, but Florida pulled ahead again with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th, capping the game with an empty-netter. The Panthers also got contributions from Evan Rodrigues, who opened the scoring, and Matthew Tkachuk, who scored his third goal of the year. Carolina took 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.</p> <p>Reinhart also picked up his 11th assist on Rodrigues’ goal. Tomas Nosek earned his first assist of the season on Greer’s goal, and Eetu Luostarinen was credited with his fourth assist on Reinhart’s empty-netter. The Panthers had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry the momentum from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals and recorded 8 takeaways and 22 hits. Spencer Knight posted a 92% save percentage with 23 saves. Florida’s defense also came up big in the third period, shutting out Dallas after the Stars had tied the game 2-2 in the second.</p>

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