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<p>Betting on today's Colonels and Lions game? Catch the action at The Field House in Commerce, TX, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. Nicholls is favored by -5.5 in this Southland conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 142.5 points.</p><h3>NICHOLLS COLONELS VS EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Texas A&M Lions +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Field House at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will East Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Colonels Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Nicholls fell to 5-6 on the season after a narrow 68-66 road loss to Northwestern State on Saturday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, the Colonels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 36-33 at halftime, Nicholls allowed 32 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Nicholls put up 66 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range (7/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 68.8% of their free throws (11/16).</p> <p>Micah Thomas and Michael Gray Jr. each scored 18 points, with Gray hitting 4 threes at 44.4%, and Thomas connecting on 3 threes at 42.9%. Byron Ireland added 15 points and 6 assists, while Addison Patterson contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, despite shooting 25% from the field.</p><p>Nicholls held their opponent to 68 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 17 made baskets on 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 5/18, hitting 27% of their threes. Nicholls also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%.</p><h3>Will East Texas A&M Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Lions fell to 2-12 on the season after a 75-56 home loss to McNeese State on Saturday. East Texas A&M entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 41-23 at halftime, the Lions were outscored 34-33 in the second half. The total points for the game were 131, just under the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>East Texas A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 31.2% shooting from the field. They hit 27.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 36 attempts, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 39.1%.</p> <p>Javohn Garcia led the way with 24 points, shooting 75% overall and 50% from three. Yusef Salih added 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Quadir Copeland contributed 6 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 75 points, East Texas A&M's defense held their opponent to just 31% shooting from the field, with only 20 made baskets on 64 attempts. They limited two-point opportunities, allowing just 10 makes on 28 attempts for 35% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions gave up 10 threes on 36 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 6 for a 75% rate. East Texas A&M also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Nicholls Colonels vs East Texas A&M Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hornets face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE. Norfolk State come into this Mid-Eastern conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS DELAWARE STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Hall (DE) at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Delaware State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Win in Dover?</h3><p>Norfolk State moved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-59 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Spartans, who were -17 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 140 fell just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>After leading 35-29 at halftime, Norfolk State took control in the second half, outscoring the Hawks 46-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Norfolk State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 57.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%. They connected on 64.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Spartans dished out 23 assists, with Brian Moore Jr. contributing 4 assists to go along with his team-high 22 points and 7 rebounds. Christopher Flippin added 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field.</p><p>Despite Norfolk State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 57% shooting, they still managed to come out on top. The Spartans gave up 27 two-point baskets on 64% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Norfolk State allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they hit 9 free throws.</p><h3>Can The Hornets Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State fell to 4-8 on the season after a 100-94 road loss to Howard on Saturday. The Hornets were +7 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 55-47 at halftime, Delaware State scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 194 easily surpassed the over/under line of 149.5.</p><p>Delaware State put up 94 points in their latest game, shooting 47% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 30% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-20. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, hitting 26 of 29 attempts for an 89.7% success rate.</p> <p>Blake Harper led the way with 34 points, shooting 83.3% overall and 75% from three-point range. Martaz Robinson added 28 points despite shooting 35.3% from the field and 16.7% from deep. Robert Smith contributed 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Cameron Shockley-Okeke knocked down 6 threes at a 60% clip, finishing with 24 points.</p><p>Delaware State's defense had a tough outing, giving up 100 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>The Hornets struggled to contain both inside and outside, with opponents hitting 66% of their two-point shots (20/30) and 50% from beyond the arc (11/22). They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted every free throw.</p>

Norfolk State Spartans vs Delaware State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Cavaliers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Memphis is the -5.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia. The over/under for the game is set at 131 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Not only will Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Memphis Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 8-2 on the season with an 87-82 road win over Clemson on Saturday, December 14th. The Tigers entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Memphis led 33-32 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 144.</p><p>Memphis put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field and 48% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.7%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17.</p> <p>Tyrese Hunter and Viktor Lakhin led the way with 23 points each, with Hunter hitting 7 of 11 threes. Colby Rogers added 22 points, shooting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. The Tigers also recorded 17 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Memphis gave up 82 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/36 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Memphis held their opponents to 32% shooting, with 10 made threes on 31 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 80%.</p><h3>Will Virginia Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cavaliers improved to 6-4 on the season with a 59-41 win over Bethune-Cookman on Thursday. Virginia, who were -16 point favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 100 fell short of the 126 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Virginia trailed 21-18 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while holding the Wildcats to 20.</p><p>Virginia's offense put up 59 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They connected on 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.4% of their threes.</p> <p>Elijah Saunders led the way with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Brayon Freeman added 14 points despite shooting 31.6% overall and 22.2% from three. Ishan Sharma contributed 12 points, knocking down 4 of 7 threes, and Jacob Cofie also scored 12, grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Virginia’s defense held their opponent to just 41 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Cavaliers gave up 15 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Virginia limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 23 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8, shooting 66%. The Cavaliers allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Memphis Tigers vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

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<p>The Bulls and Shockers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Shockers will host the game at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Wichita State is favored by -8.5 vs. South Florida in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Make it Happen in Wichita?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulls improved to 7-6 on the season with a 75-69 win over East Carolina on Tuesday, December 31st. Playing at home, South Florida entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 144, just over the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>South Florida took a 34-25 lead into halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>South Florida put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 20 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 for 80%.</p> <p>Jordan Riley led the Bulls with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8 of 13 from the floor. Kobe Knox was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 3 of 3 from three-point range, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls' defense saw the other team hit 7 of 20 threes, or 35%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 80% rate. South Florida gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Shockers Win at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 9-4 on the season after a 91-85 road loss to Temple on Friday. The Shockers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 153.5.</p> <p>Wichita State led 39-37 at halftime but allowed 54 points in the second half while scoring 46 of their own. The Shockers will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Wichita State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 35% from three-point range, going 7-for-20, and shot 53.3% on two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they connected on just 57.1% of their 28 attempts.</p> <p>The Shockers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Justin Hill led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Jamal Mashburn Jr. contributed 24 points, while Quincy Ballard added 13 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field.</p><p>Wichita State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Shockers gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Wichita State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seawolves versus the Hawks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at OceanFirst Bank Center in West Long Branch, NJ. This Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Monmouth is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Stony Brook.</p><h3>STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES VS MONMOUTH HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at OceanFirst Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Monmouth winning straight-up, we like Stony Brook at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Seawolves Stand a Chance in West Long Branch?</h3><p>Stony Brook’s season record fell to 3-9 after a 77-70 loss to Albany on Sunday. The Seawolves were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>Trailing 36-31 at halftime, Stony Brook scored 39 points in the second half but allowed 41. The total points for the game ended at 147, just under the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stony Brook put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they connected on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Ben Wight led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the floor. Justin Neely added 16 points and 9 boards, hitting 71.4% of his shots, while Amar'e Marshall chipped in 15 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Despite Stony Brook's defensive struggles, allowing 77 points on 52% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point success, holding them to 25% from deep with just 6 made threes.</p> <p>Stony Brook sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws at an 85% rate. The Seawolves also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Monmouth Win at Home?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Monmouth dropped to 2-11 on the season after an 87-58 loss to Auburn on Monday, December 30th. The Hawks, who were heavy +37.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Monmouth trailed 46-28 at halftime and were unable to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their latest game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 35.9% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, though they did manage to hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-13 from three-point range.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Hawks converted 15 of 19 attempts, good for 78.9%. They recorded just 5 offensive rebounds and 10 assists. Abdi Bashir Jr. led the team with 15 points, despite shooting 4-for-15 from the field and 2-for-5 from three-point range.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field. The Hawks had trouble containing two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 58% from inside the arc on 21/36 shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Monmouth's defense held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they went 8/30 from deep. However, the Hawks sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 attempts, shooting 75%. Monmouth also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stony Brook Seawolves vs Monmouth Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<strong><u>San Francisco</u></strong><strong><u> Giants</u></strong>

In a lot of ways, the Giants had the worst offense in baseball last season. Only three players posted a wRC+ above league average and only one, Andrew McCutchen, was more than 10 percent above league average. People often remember what you most recently did. For the Giants, that was a 5-21 record in September to finish out the season. There are no high hopes for this team. No buzz. No optimism.

Should there be? Probably not, but the Giants are going to be a good team to bet in certain spots this season. They were 42-39 at home last season, despite the awful record. They were 31-50 on the road, which is very bad. They were 47-63 against teams with .500 or better records and 26-26 against the dregs of the league.

What does this mean for us? Bruce Bochy will ride off into the sunset after the season, so his team should at least be invested for all six months of the year. That wasn’t the case last year at all. This is a really interesting team because it is a very old team. Young teams draw buzz. They have prospects that people want to write about. The Giants have over-the-hill guys in the midst of the aging curve. Nobody wants to talk about that. Nobody wants to cover that.

I think there will be opportunities to cash tickets on the Giants this season, but we’ll have to pick and choose wisely. This will not be a good offensive ballclub at all. Last year’s team went 86-69-7 to the under. We’ll likely see some adjustments in the totals market to reflect that bad offense, so I think money line spots will be the way to go.

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The Giants offense simply cratered. Buster Posey had another major operation. Brandon Belt struggled to stay healthy. Brandon Crawford regressed. Evan Longoria looked awful. The question we have to ask is whether or not this over-30 crowd has something left in it. Bat speed declines as you get older, which is one of many reasons why aging players put up lesser numbers.

In basically every split I can think of, the Giants offense was below average. That means it comes down to picking our spots on pitchers. The bullpen isn’t bad here. We can also look to fade teams that rely on the long ball or extra base hits when they go to Oracle Park. Part of this split had to do with the Giants, but Oracle Park ranked 24th in wOBA on fly balls and line drives at .522.

We see this a lot with bad offenses in good ballparks for pitchers. These teams can compete. That’s how the Giants go 42-39 at home. Their biggest deficiency can be masked in a low-scoring game.

That’s what we’ll look to capitalize on this season. The Giants are not going to hit. They’re going to have to pitch. When they face average or above average offenses at home, those teams will be at the same disadvantage and maybe they don’t have a pitching staff tailored for an environment like this. The Giants were 10-9 at home against the Dodgers and Rockies last season, for example.

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I really do like this bullpen and hate this offense, so unders look like the way to roll once again. There are always going to be pitchers with ERA/xFIP discrepancies in a haven for hurlers like this one. Derek Holland had a 3.57 ERA with a 4.07 xFIP. Dereck Rodriguez had a 2.81 ERA with a 3.74 FIP and a 4.56 xFIP. Madison Bumgarner had a 3.26 ERA and a 4.32 xFIP.

We’ll see bettors fade these guys and maybe even try to steal some overs with them. I would expect regression more on the road than at home, for obvious reasons. That being said, the pitching staff did only allow 31 more runs on the road. The offense scored 39 fewer runs, which is why the road record was so bad.

All the way around, unders appear to be the preferred course of action.

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<strong>Madison</strong><strong> Bumgarner – </strong>What can we expect from Madison Bumgarner? Back-to-back seasons with injuries seem to have put him in a bit of a downward spiral. He’s still posting solid ERAs, but the peripherals are way down. This is a contract year for the southpaw, so it is certainly in his best interest to stay healthy and perform well.

Bumgarner’s swinging strike rate fell to 9.2 percent last season, which ended a run of five straight seasons with double digits. Does he have to pivot to become a contact management guy as he loses velocity and RPMs? He’s not the dominant guy that he once was, but his arsenal really changed last season. He threw over 20 percent curveballs for the first time ever and only threw his fastball 34 percent of the time.

I think we have to reassess how we view him, but we certainly don’t want to forget about him.

<strong>Jeff Samardzija – </strong>We’re all getting old. Jeff Samardzija is now 34. Did you know that? Me neither. Many are betting on a Samardzija bounce back this season. I’m less certain. In 10 starts across 44.2 innings last season, he had a 6.25/5.44/6.18 pitcher slash. He’s one of those guys that has been victimized by bad luck throughout his career.

If we look back at 2017, he had a 3.61 FIP and a 3.60 xFIP, but a 4.42 ERA because of a 67.5 percent LOB%. For his career, he’s traditionally had a higher ERA than xFIP. I love analytics, but way too many people out there are slaves to xFIP. I’ll have to believe it when I see it with Samardzija, but don’t be surprised if he gets some early love in the betting markets.

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<p>At 1:35 from Yankee Stadium in New York, we have an American League matchup between the Rays and Yankees. Tampa Bay comes in with a record of 12-10, while the Yankees are currently 14-7. Starting for the Rays is Aaron Civale, and he is facing off against Luis Gil for the Yankees.</p>

<p>New York is at -130 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by BSSUN.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -130</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 1:35 ET on Sunday, April 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Tampa Bay picked up a 2-0 win over the Yankees in the most recent game of this series. The Rays offense only had two more hits than the Yankees and struck out 14 times, but still picked up a win thanks to a good outing from Zach Eflin, who went six innings and didn't give up a run.</p>

<p>Heading into the game, the Rays were at +107 on the money line. New York wasted a good outing from Nestor Cortes, as he gave up just one run in seven innings of work for the Yankees.</p>

<p>This game was scoreless until the Rays broke through with two runs in the top of the 10th. Amed Rosario scored the game's first run on a wild pitch, and Yandy Diaz added an RBI single.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are currently on the road, taking on the Yankees, and they come into the game with a record of 12-10. In the AL East, they are 2.5 games behind the Yankees, as they are in 4th place in the division. So far, they have gone just 3-3 against other teams in the AL East.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays have been just above .500, with a record of 7-7. They have been a bit better on the road, going 5-3 so far. Tampa Bay has won two straight series on the road.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Rays are a team that has been a tough one to figure out. They have a negative run differential on the season, but they are 8-14 against the run line. They have been a better bet on the road, going 4-4 against the run line, compared to 4-10 at home. They are 6-12 against the run line as the favorite, and 2-2 as the underdog.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have played 22.7% of their games with an over/under line set at 8.5 runs. Their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 5-6. The combined run average in those games is 8.9 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 12-10, and their average over/under line is set at 9 runs per game. Their current under streak is at three games.</p><p>Through his first three starts of the season, Aaron Civale has a 2-1 record, and he's coming off a win over the Angels in which he went 6 innings and struck out 8. He's made one start on the road this season, and that came against the Angels, where he picked up the win, going 5 innings and allowing 3 runs.</p><p>Looking at the Rays' player props for today, we see that Yandy Díaz has the highest total hits projection on the team and the 17th best in the league. As for home runs, Isaac Paredes has the best odds on the team and 8th best in the league. Amed Rosario is 2nd on the team in total hits and 6th in terms of home run projections. Richie Palacios has the 2nd best odds on the team to hit a home run and 10th best in the league.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are currently in 1st place in the AL East heading into today's game vs. the Rays. New York holds a half-game lead over the Orioles. Overall, the Yankees have a record of 14-7. New York is coming off a series win over the Rays and, prior to that, dropped three straight games.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees are 5-3 this season and have gone 9-4 on the road. In their current series vs. the Rays, the Yankees are the underdog. This season, New York is 8-5 as the favorite and 6-2 as the underdog.</p><p>When betting on the Yankees' run line, it's best to do so when they're on the road, as they are 8-5 against the run line away from home. They're also 7-1 against the run line as the underdog, compared to 4-9 as the favorite. Their average run differential in their wins is +2.8, while it's -2.7 in their losses.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees have played 20 games with an average combined run total of 8.1 runs per game. Their over/under record is 7-13, and their average over/under line is 9 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 5-5. In their last 10 games, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs 10 times, and the over/under record in those games is 5-5. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Luis Gil is getting the start for the Yankees today at home against the Rays. Gil has started three games so far this season, and he has yet to pick up a win. In his last start, he took the loss against the Blue Jays, going 5 innings and giving up 3 earned runs.</p><p>If you're looking at the Yankees' player props for today's game, Giancarlo Stanton has the 7th highest total hits projection on the team and the 2nd best odds to hit a home run. His home run projection is 5th best in today's slate of games. Aaron Judge is the top Yankees player in terms of total hits, and he has the best odds to hit a home run for the team, with the 4th best odds in today's games. Gleyber Torres is 21st in terms of total hits for all players today, and his home run projection is 13th best in today's games. Juan Soto is 2nd in terms of total hits for the Yankees, and his home run projection is 6th best in today's games.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 4/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buckeyes versus the Golden Gophers? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN. In this Big Ten matchup, Ohio State is favored bt -5.5 vs. Minnesota. The over/under for the game is 137.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Ohio State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Ohio State fell to 9-5 on the season after a 69-62 home loss to Michigan State on Friday. The Buckeyes were -2.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>Ohio State trailed 37-29 at halftime but came back to outscore Michigan State 33-32 in the second half. However, their efforts weren’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Ohio State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 62 points on 36.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 25.9% of their threes, going 7-for-27 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%.</p> <p>Szymon Zapala was a bright spot, scoring 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting in 23 minutes. Jaden Akins added 14 points, while Micah Parrish contributed 13 points, hitting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Ohio State's defense held their opponent to 69 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 15/33, or 45%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio State allowed just 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. Their opponent also shot 68% from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 16 attempts.</p><h3>Does Minnesota Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Minnesota's season record dropped to 8-6 after an 81-61 home loss to Purdue on Thursday. The Gophers entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, surpassing the over/under line of 135.5.</p> <p>After trailing just 28-27 at halftime, Minnesota allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The Gophers will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Gophers struggled offensively, scoring just 61 points while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, but they had a tough time from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 17 threes for a 23.5% rate. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 7 of 16 attempts, a 43.8% performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Minnesota was more efficient, making 21 of 35 two-point attempts for a 60% success rate. They recorded 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Fletcher Loyer led the way with 24 points, shooting 80% overall and 66.7% from three, while Braden Smith added 20 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 of 11 threes.</p><p>Despite Minnesota's defensive struggles, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. The Golden Gophers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted only 7 shots, shooting 43%.</p> <p>Overall, Minnesota allowed 81 points on 48% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (21/35). The Golden Gophers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MSG, and it's hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 7 goals, and the Canucks are favored to win at home vs. the Devils.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS 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 Tuesday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Canucks picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Devils (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Devils Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>The Devils come in with an overall record of 11-10-1. On the road, New Jersey has a 6-4-0 record, whereas they are 5-6-1 at home. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 7th, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 13th.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, New Jersey has a 5-17 record. On the road they are 4-6 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is1-11. On average, New Jersey's games have finished with 7.4 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Devils come in with an over/under record of 17-5-0.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Devils offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. New Jersey posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Devils are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 10th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. New Jersey's offense comes into the game ranked 2nd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the NHL.</p><p>New Jersey's leading scorer is Tyler Toffoli. So far, he has 12 goals which is 17th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Toffoli has 9 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Canucks head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.1 shots per game against Vancouver. So far, they are 8th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Vitek Vanecek gets the start and has made 14 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-5, and his save percentage is 87.9%.</p><h3>Can Vancouver Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>For the season, the Canucks currently hold an overall record of 16-8-1. On the road, Vancouver has gone 8-6-0 and they are 8-2-1 at home. In the Western Pacific division, they are currently 2nd, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 2nd.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Vancouver has a 17-8 record. On the road they are 9-5 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is8-3. The average goal total for Vancouver's games is sitting at 6.4. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Canucks come in with an over/under record of 15-8-2.</p><p>In their last three home games, Vancouver has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Canucks are scoring an 3.8 goals per game this season, ranking 1st in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 17th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Canucks offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Vancouver's offense is Brock Boeser. Coming into the game he has 17 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Boeser has 11 assists this season.</p><p>The Canucks defense is currently 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.1 shots per game against Vancouver. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 8th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 18 games this season. His current record stands at 12-6, and his save percentage is 92.4%.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

<p>Blake Snell and the Giants will host the Rockies on Saturday, with first pitch from Oracle Park set for 7:05 PM ET. The Giants are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -212, while the Rockies are at +176. Saturday's forecast in San Francisco calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 60s.</p>

<p>Colorado will be starting Ryan Feltner, and they are 38-66 this season, which places them 5th in the NL West. The Giants are 4th in the NL West with a record of 50-55.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 7:05 ET on Saturday, July 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 7 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 12 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a four-run 4th inning for the Giants' offense, they cruised to an easy 11-4 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Giants were favored at -174 on the money line.</p>

<p>The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Kyle Harrison for the Giants, and he went just 2/3 of an inning while giving up one run and struck out 11. Harrison only went 2/3 of an inning because he was on a pitch count and the Giants wanted to limit his workload. He still picked up a win in the game. On the other side, Kyle Freeland got the start for the Rockies, going four innings and giving up six runs.</p>

<p>San Francisco got a huge performance from Tyler Fitzgerald, as he went 3/5 with two homers and four RBIs. Both Jorge Soler and Heliot Ramos each drove in three for the Giants' offense.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>Colorado is on the road today vs. the Giants, and they are 38-66 overall, putting them 5th in the NL West. Currently, they trail the Dodgers by 23.5 games in the division. So far, they have gone just 12-19 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rockies are 24-29 but have gone just 14-37 on the road. As the underdog, Colorado is 38-66 this year, and they have been the underdog for all of their games. The Rockies' overall series record is 7-22-3, but they have won two straight series.</p><p>When it comes to run line betting, the Rockies have been a .500 proposition this season, going 52-52. They have been a bit better at home, going 29-24, but they have been a losing proposition on the road at 23-28. Their average run differential this season is -1.6 runs per game, and they have been outscored by 2.4 runs per game on the road, compared to just 0.8 runs per game at home.</p><p>The Rockies are on the road in San Francisco today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. This season, the Rockies have played to an over/under record of 54-48, and their games have averaged 10.2 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their games have gone over the total 8 times and under 3 times. Overall, 83.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Ryan Feltner is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Giants, as he gets the start on the road today. In that July 21st start vs. the Giants, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Looking at his overall numbers, Feltner has made 20 starts and has a record of 1-10. His ERA for the season is 5.19, along with a WHIP of 1.42. Feltner has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings. So far, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 7.98 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better team at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .246, which is 9th in the MLB. The Rockies have two players in the top 15 in home runs, as Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar have each gone deep 17 times this season.</p>

<p>Ezequiel Tovar comes into the game on a 12-game hitting streak and has gone 8/20 in his last four games, including one home run. For the season, he is batting .284 with 17 homers. Brenton Doyle is also batting well, hitting .278, and his 53 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Over his last five games, Doyle has gone 6/22 with one home run.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 50-55 overall, and they trail the Dodgers by 12 games in the NL West. Currently, they are 4th in the division and are 12.0 games out of the top spot. So far, they have gone 18-19 in divisional games. The Giants are coming off a loss in the series finale vs. the Diamondbacks but won the first two games of that series.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants are 29-22 this year, and they are just 21-33 on the road. As the favorite, the Giants are 28-23 this year and 22-32 as the underdog. San Francisco's overall series record is 15-15-2, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.</p><p>San Francisco has been a better bet on the run line as an underdog than as a favorite this season, going 31-23 when getting the runs. The Giants have a run line record of 22-29 at home and 28-26 on the road. They have a run line win streak as the favored team, but their average run differential in losses is -3.4.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants have been playing in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game. Their over/under record is 56-46, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 23-17, and they have hit the over in three straight games. Today's over/under line for their game against the Colorado Rockies is set at 7.5 runs.</p><p>Blake Snell gets the start for the Giants today and will be looking for his first win of the season. So far, he has made nine starts and has a record of 0-3 with an ERA of 5.83. Snell's WHIP for the season is currently 1.37. The left-hander has made two quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Snell has not allowed a homer in his last two outings.</p><p>Heliot Ramos comes into the game as the Giants' top hitter, with a batting average of .296 and a team-leading 15 home runs. Ramos also leads the team with 52 RBIs. Matt Chapman is 2nd on the team in RBIs (45) but is batting just .232 for the season. However, Chapman has been hot of late, going 9/19 in his last five games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Giants are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They are also a good walking team and have a team batting average of .244 (11th). Overall, they are 17th in home runs and have a collective on-base percentage of .315.</p>

Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 7/27/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Knights versus the Terriers? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Case Gym in Boston, MA. This Patriot League conference matchup has an over/under of 132.5 points, and Boston is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Army.</p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS BOSTON TERRIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Terriers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Case Gym at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Boston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Army Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Army’s season record dropped to 4-7 after a 71-59 loss to Colgate on Thursday. The Black Knights, who were +6 underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Army trailed 38-32 at halftime and scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Army's offense managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, with a two-point shooting mark of 55.2% (16/29). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 25.9% (7/27) of their three-point attempts.</p> <p>Jeff Woodward led the way with 17 points, shooting 77.8% (7/9) and grabbing 7 rebounds. Jalen Cox added 15 points and 5 assists, while Josh Scovens contributed 16 points. Army's free-throw shooting was 66.7% (6/9), and they recorded 11 assists and 4 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Army's defense gave up 71 points on 48% shooting from the field in their last game. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 41 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Army's opponents shot 35%, making 6 of 17 attempts. The Black Knights also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts for 75%. Army gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Terriers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boston’s season record dropped to 5-8 after a 60-46 road loss to Lafayette on Thursday. The Terriers entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Boston trailed 31-23 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points (106) fell well short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Boston's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 46 points on 32.7% shooting from the field. They connected on only 19% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-21, and hit just 42.9% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Alex Chaikin and Kyrone Alexander each scored 14 points, with Chaikin hitting 3-of-5 from deep. Alexander added 8 rebounds, while Andrew Phillips contributed 12 points despite shooting 2-for-9 overall.</p><p>Boston's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 10 of 30 attempts for 33%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boston's defense allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. The opponent also went 16/21 from the free-throw line. Boston gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Army Black Knights vs Boston Terriers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lions versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Washington State is favored by -8.5 vs. Loyola Marymount.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS 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 9:30 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 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 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lions Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Loyola Marymount dropped to 7-5 on the season after a 70-55 loss to San Francisco on Saturday. The Lions, who were +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p> <p>LMU trailed 31-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, allowing 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30 of their own.</p><p>Loyola Marymount struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 35.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was only 37%, and they hit just 3 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 15.8% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.</p> <p>Jevon Porter led the Lions with 22 points, despite missing all 6 of his three-point attempts. Malik Thomas added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Marcus Williams contributed 16 points, connecting on 4 of 8 three-point shots. The team finished with 8 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, Loyola Marymount couldn't keep their opponent under 70 points. They allowed 24 field goals on 63 attempts, with the opponent shooting 38% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 11 of 34 three-point attempts, shooting 32%. Loyola Marymount also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State improved to 11-3 on the season with an 89-73 road win over Portland on December 28th. The Cougars entered the game as -12.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Washington State took control early, leading 51-30 at halftime. Though they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to score 38 points to secure the win.</p><p>Washington State put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 14 of 25 threes for a 56% rate. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with 24 assists on 33 made field goals.</p> <p>Ethan Price and Max Mackinnon each scored 22 points, with Price hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Nate Calmese added 18 points, and LeJuan Watts was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts.</p><p>Washington State's defense gave up 73 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. They allowed 48% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 18 of 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 7 of 23 three-point attempts. Washington State also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 88%. The Cougars gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Loyola Marymount Lions vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Celtics (-451) will travel to Orlando to take on the Magic (+350) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 214.5 points.</p>

<p>As of now, the Celtics are 9.5-point favorites and are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-6. On the other side, the Magic are 4th in the East and have a record of 18-12.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-76 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Orlando Possible for the Celtics?</h3><p>The Celtics improved to 22-6 on the season with a dominant 123-98 win over the Bulls on Saturday. Boston, who were -12 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points came in at 221, well below the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie in the 1st quarter, Boston went on a 10-0 run, turning a 51-47 lead into 57-51. They outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th, pulling away for the win.</p><p>Jayson Tatum was the star of the Celtics' 123-98 win over the Bulls, hitting 9 threes at a 60% clip and finishing with 43 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. He scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th.</p> <p>As a team, the Celtics shot 48% from the field, making 15 threes at 33.3%. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 22 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Brown added 19 points, 9 of which came in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Celtics put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Bulls to just 98 points. Boston's defense improved as the game went on, giving up 28 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and just 21 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Chicago to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Celtics held the Bulls to 34% shooting, with Chicago making 14 threes. The Bulls also went 10/11 from the free-throw line. Boston controlled the boards, allowing 10 offensive rebounds while collecting 42 defensive boards. They also added 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can Orlando Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 18-12 on the season with a 121-114 win over the Heat on Saturday. Orlando, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 235 points exceeded the pre-game line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Orlando’s comeback was remarkable, as they outscored Miami 37-8 in the 4th quarter. The Heat had gone on a 14-0 run earlier, but the Magic’s dominant final quarter sealed the win.</p><p>Cole Anthony's 35-point performance, including 14 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, led the Magic to a win over the Heat. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 24 points, with 10 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Goga Bitadze was perfect from the field, finishing with 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Magic shot 49.4% overall, but struggled from deep, hitting just 29.7% of their threes, making 11 in total.</p><p>Despite a rough start defensively, giving up 40 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd, the Magic tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 8 points to secure the win. Overall, they gave up 114 points on 48% shooting from the Heat.</p> <p>Orlando did well defending the three, holding Miami to 28% from deep with just 9 made threes. They also recorded 9 blocks and 5 steals, while giving up 33 free throws on 42 attempts.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Canadiens and Lightning are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Lightning are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+212)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Montreal?</h3><p>With a 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens now sit at 15-17-3. Montreal entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that number.</p> 

<p>Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, after the Penguins had already scored twice. The Penguins added an empty-netter to seal the win. Christian Dvorak scored for the Canadiens, finding the net at 14:28 in the third period.</p><p>Montreal's offense managed just one goal in their recent 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky added his 7th assist.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They also recorded 20 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens will look to bounce back after allowing the first two goals in their last game and a late empty-netter. They gave up the opening goal at 15:57 of the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while Montreal's defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Are the Lightning Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Tampa Bay's 7-4 loss to the Jets moved their record to 20-11-2. The Lightning held a 2-0 lead early, but Winnipeg scored 7 of the next 9 goals. Tampa Bay entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p>

<p>All four of Tampa Bay’s goals came from different players. The Lightning scored the first two goals of the game, but the Jets responded with two unanswered goals to tie it up. Tampa Bay briefly tied the game at 4-4 in the third period, but Winnipeg pulled away with three more goals, including two empty-netters.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay, netting his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov, who now has 10 goals this season, scored the Lightning’s final goal of the game.</p> <p>The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and tied the game 4-4 in the 3rd on Kucherov’s unassisted goal.</p><p>Defensively, Tampa Bay struggled late, giving up the final three goals in their 7-4 loss to the Jets. After tying the game at 4-4 in the 3rd period, the Lightning allowed a goal at the 7:38 mark, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with 27 saves and an 84.4% save percentage. Tampa Bay's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.</p>

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