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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Avalanche versus the Blackhawks? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 in this Central division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+214)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Colorado Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Following a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 25-15-1 for the season. The Avalanche took the lead early in the second period, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>As the underdog on the puck line, Colorado failed to cover. They scored first, with Cale Makar finding the net at 17:06 in the second period, but Nashville tied it up at 11:29 in the same period and took control from there.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only managed to score twice. Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal late in the third period.</p> <p>Makar and MacKinnon also picked up assists, with Makar now at 16 assists for the season and MacKinnon at 14. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled late, giving up two goals in the final 1:14, both empty-netters. They also conceded the first goal of the game at 11:29 in the 2nd period and another at 5:15 in the 3rd. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. The Avalanche's defense finished with 11 takeaways and 26 hits.</p><h3>Will Chicago Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 13-25-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. As underdogs on the puck line, the Blackhawks covered, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held a 4-1 lead until the Ducks added a goal with just 4 seconds left. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over the Ducks, with four different players scoring. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen, who scored his 4th, and Isaak Phillips, with his 1st, also contributed.</p> <p>Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and capitalized twice on power plays. They recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom recorded 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The defense also had 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, with the second coming with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jackrabbits versus the Buffaloes? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -8 against South Dakota State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes -8</p><p>This game will be played at CU Events Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Buffaloes.</li><li>Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are South Dakota State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Jackrabbits fell to 6-4 on the season after a 77-63 road loss to Nevada on Wednesday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, they couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>South Dakota State led 37-30 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 47.</p><p>South Dakota State's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. They hit 12 threes on 35 attempts, shooting 34.3% from deep, while connecting on 60% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Nick Davidson led the way with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 5/7 from the field and 2/3 from three. Joe Sayler added 15 points, hitting 4 threes, despite shooting just 5/15 overall.</p><p>South Dakota State struggled defensively, giving up 77 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team converting 81% of their two-point attempts (17/21).</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponent hit 13 of 33 shots, good for 39%. The Jackrabbits sent the other team to the line just 5 times, where they made 4 free throws. South Dakota State did limit second-chance points, giving up only 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buffaloes Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colorado improved to 7-2 on the season with a 72-55 win over Colorado State on Saturday. The Buffaloes, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 43-21 at halftime, Colorado allowed 34 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The game’s total points (127) fell short of the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Colorado's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 59.4% of their two-point attempts (19/32) and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc (9/24). Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, as they made just 58.3% of their attempts (7/12).</p> <p>The Buffaloes dished out 18 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. Jalen Lake led the team with 18 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Bangot Dak was highly efficient, scoring 16 points on 7 of 8 shooting in just 18 minutes, including 1 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>Colorado's defense gave up 55 points, with the opponent shooting 50% from the field on 28 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, as the other team hit 19 of 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Colorado's defense saw the opponent make 9 of 24 attempts, good for 37%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 7, shooting 58%. Colorado allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Red Wings.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Red Wings winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+134)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Wings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 8-10-2 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the game’s 3 combined goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After allowing a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both of their goals came on the power play, and Dylan Larkin scored each of them.</p><p>In their latest game, the Red Wings' offense was held to just two goals, both coming on power plays in the second period. Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with his first coming 7:49 into the second period and his second at 14:38.</p> <p>Detroit managed 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15 in the game. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal.</p><p>Defensively, Detroit will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut out the Sabres in the second and third periods.</p><h3>Can New York Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 8-8-5 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>New York’s defense struggled throughout the game, allowing at least one goal in each period. The Rangers’ first goal came just 3:44 into the first period, and the Islanders never managed to catch up.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas opened the scoring for the Islanders, netting his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, just eight seconds before the second period ended.</p> <p>New York struggled with giveaways, tallying 23 in the game. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal, while Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist. Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee were credited with assists on Nelson’s late second-period goal, bringing their season totals to four and three, respectively.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders will look to bounce back after allowing 5 goals to the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%, but the defense gave up a late goal in the 3rd period, followed by an empty-netter. The Islanders also conceded the first two goals of the game, one of which came just 1:21 into the 2nd period.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Saints versus the Golden Griffins? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. Siena is favored by -4.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest against Canisius. The game's over/under currently sits at 134.5 points.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Griffins.</li><li>Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</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 Siena Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Siena’s season record dropped to 4-5 after a 69-68 road loss to Niagara on Friday. The Saints were +2 underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread, but couldn’t pull off the win.</p> <p>Both teams were tied at 28 at halftime, but the scoring picked up in the 2nd half, with Siena scoring 40 points and allowing 41. The game’s total points reached 137, going over the pre-game O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>Siena's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 11 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 35.5% from deep, while hitting 56.5% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 9 of 14 attempts, good for 64.3%.</p> <p>Major Freeman and Justice Smith each scored 17 points, with Smith hitting 4 of 5 threes. Myles Wilmoth was perfect from beyond the arc, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points. Freeman also contributed 5 assists, while Justice Shoats led the team with 6 assists.</p><p>Even with Siena shooting 48% from the field, the Saints couldn’t get past this defense, which allowed 69 points. Siena hit 14 of their 26 two-point attempts, shooting 53% inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Siena went 8/19, shooting 42%. They also made 17 of their 20 free throws, an 85% success rate. On the boards, this team limited Siena to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Canisius Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Canisius fell to 0-9 on the season after a 60-52 home loss to Merrimack on Friday. The Golden Griffins entered the game as +7 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 112, falling short of the O/U line of 133.</p> <p>Canisius led 27-20 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing Merrimack to put up 40 points after the break.</p><p>Canisius struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.7% from the field and 19.4% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 31 attempts from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, but they were perfect from the free-throw line, going 8 for 8.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the team with 22 points, shooting 6 of 18 from the field, while Tana Kopa added 15 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 11 from beyond the arc. Jasman Sangha contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Canisius put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 29% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 31 attempts, a 19% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Canisius allowed 13 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, with their opponent shooting 39%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted all their attempts. Canisius gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Siena Saints vs Canisius Golden Griffins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with Little Rock being favored by -6 at home against Morehead State.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +6</p><p>This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Morehead State Stun the Crowd at Jack Stephens Center?</h3><p>Morehead State's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 74-55 road loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Morehead State trailed 40-29 at halftime and couldn't turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 34.</p><p>Morehead State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit only 3 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 20% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 6 of 11 attempts, shooting 54.5%.</p> <p>Matthew Sells was a bright spot, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 17 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jaylon Johnson contributed 8 assists to go along with 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Anouar Mellouk and JaJuan Nicholls both shot 6 of 10 from the field, with Mellouk also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Morehead State's defense gave up 74 points on 46% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 26 of 56 shots. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense conceded 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponents shooting 44% from deep. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws, a 70% success rate. Morehead State gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Trojans?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 7-6 on the season after a 95-86 road loss to Tennessee State on Saturday. Little Rock entered the game as +1 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 181 far exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Little Rock trailed 44-32 at halftime but put up 54 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from making a comeback.</p><p>Ante Beljan's 33-point, 11-rebound performance powered Little Rock to 86 points in their last game, as he shot 57.9% from the field. Ronald Jessamy was also efficient, hitting 77.8% of his shots and grabbing 12 boards.</p> <p>Travis Harper II added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 10 from deep, while Johnathan Lawson contributed 16 points and 6 assists despite shooting just 29.4%. The Trojans shot 44.1% overall, 30% from three, and 66.7% from the free-throw line, with 16 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.</p><p>Despite Little Rock's defensive struggles, they sent their opponents to the line 38 times, where they converted 29 free throws for 76%. The Trojans also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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