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<p>At 6:50 PM ET, the Orioles and Rays square off in an AL East matchup. This one is being played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg and has the Orioles as the slight money line favorite (-130). The Rays are +111 on the money line, and the over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Both teams are starting a pitcher with the first name of Zack, as the Orioles have Zach Eflin on the mound, while the Rays are going with Zack Littell. Baltimore is currently 1st in the AL East, while the Rays are 4th, with an overall record of 58-56.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -130</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Friday, August 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles 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><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore closed out their series vs. the Blue Jays with a 7-6 loss. Heading into the game, the Orioles were the slight favorite at -109 on the money line. Things started off well for the Orioles, as they got on the board with two runs in the 3rd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Blue Jays scored three times in the bottom of the first.</p>

<p>Dean Kremer got the start for the Orioles and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs. Offensively, the Orioles scored their six runs on eight hits and a Colton Cowser home run. Ryan O'Hearn also had a good day at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored.</p><p>Baltimore heads into today's game vs. the Rays with a record of 68-48, which has them tied with the Yankees for the AL East lead. The Orioles are 24-12 against other teams in the AL East. Baltimore lost two of three in their most recent series vs. the Blue Jays.</p>

<p>At home, the Orioles have gone 34-25 this year, and they are 34-23 on the road. As the favorite, the Orioles are 56-38 this year, and they are 25-16 as the favorite on the road. The Orioles' overall series record is 21-11-4 this year.</p><p>When the Orioles are on the road, they have a run line record of 33-24, which is a winning percentage of 57.9%. Their average run differential in those games is +0.9 runs per game. Overall, their run line record is 62-54, with an average run differential of +0.8 runs per game.</p><p>The Baltimore Orioles are on the road to face the Tampa Bay Rays in a game with an over/under line of 7.5 runs. The Orioles have a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 65-41. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 6-6. The over has hit in two straight games for Baltimore.</p><p>Zach Eflin is looking to build off his last outing, where he faced off against the Guardians and picked up the win. In that start, he went 6 1/3 innings and only gave up two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Eflin has made 21 starts and has a record of 7-7. His ERA for the season is 4.05, along with a WHIP of 1.18. Opposing batters are hitting .262 off Eflin this season. Out of his 21 starts, Eflin has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 7.14 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Orioles are the league's top home run hitting team and are also 1st in isolated power. As a team, they are averaging 5.1 runs per game (3rd) and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .254 (6th) and have the league's top slugging percentage. Baltimore is also near the top of the league in OPS and on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 34 homers are 2nd in the league. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/42 with four homers over his last 10 games. Gunnar Henderson is also having a strong season for the Orioles, batting .285 with 29 homers.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Cardinals, the Rays closed out the series with a 6-4 win. Tampa Bay was the slight underdog at +105 on the money line. It was a big 1st inning for the Rays, as they scored two runs, and added another two runs in the 7th to close things out. Tampa Bay's offense was carried by Brandon Lowe, who went 2/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p>

<p>Shane Baz got the start for the Rays, going 4 1/3 innings, and took the win. He did struggle with his command, giving up four earned runs on six hits and issuing two walks. Richard Lovelady, Pete Fairbanks, and Matt Wisler closed things out, with Fairbanks picking up the save.</p><p>Tampa Bay is 4th in the AL East with a record of 58-56, putting them nine games behind the Orioles for the division lead. Overall, they are 16-21 against other teams in the AL East. The Rays will take on the Orioles today, and they are 30-29 at home this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Rays have gone 30-27 this season and 28-29 as the underdog. At home, they are 9-11 as the underdog. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 20-12-4, and they are coming off losing their series vs. the Cardinals 2-1.</p><p>The Rays have been a strong run line team on the road this season, going 34-21 against the run line. Overall, they are 58-56 against the run line, with an average run margin of -0.4 runs per game. They have been a better bet against the run line as an underdog, going 36-21, compared to 22-35 as a favorite.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Baltimore Orioles today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Rays have played in 73 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 64.0% of their games. Their combined run average for the season is 8.3 runs per game, and their over/under record is 53-56 on the year.</p><p>Tampa Bay is sending Zack Littell to the mound today vs. the Orioles, and he will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win. In that start vs. the Astros, Littell went 5 2/3 innings, giving up just one earned run. Looking back further, he has made eight quality starts this year and has a record of 5-7 with a 4.06 ERA. Littell's ERA at home is 3.05 compared to 6.77 on the road. Overall, he has a BB/9 figure of 1.73 compared to 8.12 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Brandon Lowe has been swinging a hot bat for the Rays of late, going 12/39 in his last nine games with two homers and nine RBIs. For the season, he is batting .265 with 14 homers. Christopher Morel, who leads the Rays with 53 RBIs, has struggled of late, going just 3/25 in his last seven games. Morel is also batting just .194 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rays are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and are batting a combined .235. However, they do have a few players with good on-base percentages, and they are 9th in the league in walks. Overall, they have the 13th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

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<p>ABC will broadcast this week 17 NFC matchup between the Lions and 49ers, which kicks off at 8:15 ET. The Lions are favored on the road with a point spread of -3.5 and a money line of -196. The 49ers, the home team, have a money line of +164 and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points. The game is being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.</p><h3>DETROIT LIONS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Lions Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 13-2 record, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have a 76.3% chance of winning the NFC North. They bounced back from their week 15 loss to the Bills by beating the Bears 34-17 in week 16, covering the 6.5-point spread. The O/U line was 47.5, and the teams combined for 51 points.</p> <p>Detroit has an average scoring margin of +12.9 points per game and is 10-4-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-6-1, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Lions are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in scoring, averaging 32.9 points per game, and are 2nd in passing yards per game (264.7) despite ranking 15th in pass attempts. Detroit also ranks 6th in rushing yards per game (143.9) on 31.3 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Jared Goff has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 136 in week 16, with 336 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23/32 passing. He threw for 494 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 15 and had 283 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14. Jameson Williams led the team in receiving in week 16, with 5 catches for 143 yards.</p><p>In their 34-17 win over the Bears, the Lions' defense gave up 323 passing yards on 26 completions. Chicago had a tough time running the ball, with just 59 yards on 17 attempts. Despite allowing 382 total yards, Detroit's defense limited the Bears to a 20% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>The Lions' defense recorded two sacks and had two more quarterback hits than the Bears. Chicago did find the endzone twice through the air, with the Lions allowing two passing touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The 49ers Going Win In At Upset At Levi's Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 29-17 loss to the Dolphins in week 16. San Francisco was favored by 1.5 points in that game but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 6-9. Despite their record, the 49ers rank 9th in our NFL power rankings, but their playoff chances are now at 0.0%.</p> <p>Against the spread, the 49ers are 5-10 this season, with an average scoring margin of -1.2 points per game. They are 5-8 ATS as favorites and 0-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to an average line of 46.3.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers rank 16th in the NFL with 22.1 points per game and 8th in total yards, averaging 365.7 per contest. They are 21st in passing attempts but 7th in passing yards, with 235.7 per game. On the ground, they rank 13th in rushing attempts and 10th in rushing yards, averaging 130 per game. San Francisco is 10th in 3rd-down conversions and 7th in red zone attempts, but they sit 21st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Brock Purdy threw for 313 yards (26/40) with 2 touchdowns and an interception in week 16 against Miami. George Kittle had 8 catches for 106 yards, and Purdy led the team in rushing with 26 yards on 4 carries. Before that, the 49ers scored just 6 points in week 15, with Purdy posting a passer rating of 45 against the Rams.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled to stop the run in their 29-17 loss to the Dolphins, giving up 166 yards on the ground across 30 attempts. They also allowed 215 passing yards, with Miami completing 64.7% of their passes. The 49ers' inability to generate pressure was evident, as they failed to record any sacks and finished with a -5 differential in quarterback hits.</p><p></p><p>Despite their struggles, the 49ers did manage to hold Miami to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Overall, the defense had a tough time slowing down the Dolphins' offense, as they allowed 381 total yards in the game.</p>

Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

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Presbyterian Blue Hose vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

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<p>Betting on today's Flames and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES 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 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Golden Knights to secure a 3-2 victory.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Flames Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Calgary fell to 17-11-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the combined score reached 6.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.</p><p>Calgary put 31 shots on goal but only netted two in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha scored his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames recorded 22 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before Mantha's goal at 15:27 in the second. Sharangovich tied the game 2-2 at 15:32 in the third period.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after giving up the first two goals in their last game against Edmonton. The first came just 20 seconds into the game, and the second at the 11:48 mark of the first period. After tying the game 2-2, Calgary allowed a power-play goal at 9:50 in the 3rd period, followed by an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Will Vegas Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved their record to 24-8-3. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their recent game, the Golden Knights took 35 shots on goal but only managed to score four times. Brett Howden netted his sixth goal of the season in overtime, while William Karlsson added his second goal of the year. Pavel Dorofeyev, with his seventh goal, and Noah Hanifin, who scored for the second time this season, rounded out the scoring.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his total to four and five for the season. Vegas had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game and allowed a late equalizer at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The Vegas defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Zips and Tigers game? Catch the action at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Princeton is favored by -5.5 vs. Akron.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Princeton Tigers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRINCETON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Princeton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Zips Ready for a Win at Princeton?</h3><p>Akron improved to 5-4 on the season with a 68-50 road win over Jackson State on Saturday, December 21st. The Zips entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the combined points of 118 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading just 30-29 at halftime, Akron clamped down defensively, allowing only 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>Akron struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, hitting only 9 of 39 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed to score 68 points.</p> <p>On the bright side, the Zips grabbed 24 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Shammah Scott and Isaiah Gray both shot 57.1% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc, contributing 12 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Akron's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 28% shooting from the field. The Zips were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 11/38 on two-point attempts, also at 28%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's defense allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, with the opponent shooting 28% from deep. The Zips also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%.</p><h3>Will Princeton Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 8-4 on the season with an 83-82 road win over Rutgers on Saturday, December 21st. Princeton entered the game as +7 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Princeton trailed 46-44 at halftime but outscored Rutgers 39-36 in the second half to secure the win. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes on 27 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 44.4% from the line, going 8 for 18.</p> <p>The Tigers dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 19 offensive rebounds and dishing out 17 assists. Dylan Harper led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% overall, though he was just 1 of 6 from three. Caden Pierce and Xaivian Lee each added 21 points, with Pierce pulling down 14 rebounds and Lee contributing 11 assists.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 29 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 23 two-point baskets on 44 tries, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 6 of 19 shots, shooting 31%. Princeton also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18, or 78%. The Tigers allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Pilots and Beavers game? Catch the action at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR, as the Beavers hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Oregon State is favored by -18.5 at home against Portland.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gill Coliseum at 9:30 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Beavers.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon State winning straight-up, we like Portland at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Portland Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Portland's season record dropped to 3-9 after an 89-73 loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Pilots were +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Portland struggled early, trailing 51-30 at halftime, but showed some fight in the second half by outscoring the Cougars 43-38.</p><p>The Pilots put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. They connected on 7 of 23 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, hitting 16 of 18 for an 88.9% success rate.</p> <p>Ethan Price and Max Mackinnon each scored 22 points, with Price hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 72.7% overall. Nate Calmese added 18 points, making 2 of 3 from three-point range. The Pilots recorded 15 assists and just 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even though Portland allowed 89 points, they held the opposing team to 41% shooting from the field, including 30% from beyond the arc, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 48%, converting 18 of their 37 two-point attempts.</p> <p>Portland sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they hit 16 free throws for an 88% success rate. The Pilots limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Oregon State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Oregon State's record dropped to 9-3 after a 78-66 loss to Nebraska on Wednesday. The Beavers were +5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.</p> <p>After trailing 34-32 at halftime, Oregon State allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 34 of their own. The Beavers will look to bounce back after this loss.</p><p>Oregon State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 39.6% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts (93.8%).</p> <p>Brice Williams led the Beavers with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Berke Buyuktuncel was efficient as well, hitting 75% of his shots, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Oregon State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 27 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon State's defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws, an 83% clip.</p>

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (16-15) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (27-4) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 4.5 points and have won six straight games. The over/under line is set at 231.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco and can be seen on NBCS. The Cavaliers are 1st in the Eastern Conference, while the Warriors are 9th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-120 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cavaliers Win in San Francisco?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 27-4 with a 149-135 road win over the Nuggets on Friday. Cleveland, favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread, while the teams combined for 284 points, well over the 236.5-point total.</p> <p>A key 16-0 run by the Cavs turned a tight 53-52 game into a 69-52 lead. Cleveland outscored Denver 40-27 in the 2nd quarter and maintained their lead by entering the 4th quarter up 116-101.</p><p>The Cavaliers poured in 149 points in their win over the Nuggets, shooting 56.2% from the field and knocking down 23 threes at a 47.9% clip. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 33 points, hitting 6 threes and adding 6 assists and 5 rebounds.</p> <p>Evan Mobley contributed 26 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd quarter, and Darius Garland added 25 points and 7 assists. Caris LeVert scored 7 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Even with a rough defensive outing, the Cavaliers managed to win, giving up 135 points to the Nuggets, who shot 56% from the field. Cleveland allowed 38 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 3rd, with Denver hitting 34 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nuggets made 15 threes at a 48% clip. Cleveland sent Denver to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Cavaliers had 29 defensive rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Warriors Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Warriors moved above .500 with a 109-105 win over the Suns on Saturday, improving to 16-15 for the season. Golden State was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 214 points fell short of the 220.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Golden State got off to a strong start, leading 34-27 after the 1st quarter, but the Suns responded with a 12-0 run and took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-27. The Suns held a 87-82 lead going into the 4th quarter, but the Warriors’ defense stepped up, limiting Phoenix to 18 points while scoring 27 to close out the game.</p><p>Jonathan Kuminga's 34 points and 9 rebounds powered the Warriors to a win over the Suns, as he shot 60% from the field and added 13 points in the 4th quarter. Stephen Curry contributed 22 points, hitting 4 threes despite shooting just 30.8% from deep.</p> <p>Draymond Green added 16 points, 14 of which came in the 2nd quarter, and Trayce Jackson-Davis also scored 16. The Warriors shot 41.8% from the field and made 12 threes at a 26.7% rate.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where the Warriors gave up 38 points, they tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 22 points in the 3rd and 18 in the 4th, leading to a 109-105 win over the Suns. Golden State held Phoenix to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Warriors were particularly effective at defending the three, limiting the Suns to just 9 made threes on 25% shooting. They also recorded 8 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Predators and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Capitals being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Predators.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Capitals coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>The Capitals should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Predators Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 4-7-1 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators were favored on the puck line and covered, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p>

<p>All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players. They trailed 1-0 before Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29 in the second period. The Predators added two empty-net goals in the third to seal the victory.</p><p>Nashville's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season, this time on a power play. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi, who also picked up his first goal, now has six assists on the season.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal on an empty net, while Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Predators will look to improve after allowing the first goal just 2:54 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd. Juuse Saros made 28 saves with a 93.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Washington?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals’ record fell to 8-3-0. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly.</p>

<p>After giving up the first goal, the Capitals responded with two of their own in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals registered 21 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period.</p> <p>Washington's offense recorded 15 giveaways and added 3 assists, with John Carlson earning his 7th assist and Dylan Strome picking up his 13th. Nic Dowd contributed his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Despite the Capitals taking a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, their defense struggled in the second and third periods, giving up three unanswered goals to the Hurricanes. The first came just 2:29 into the second period, followed by another at the 5:26 mark. The final blow was an empty-netter with just nine seconds left in the third. Goalie Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense also allowed 44 shots on goal from Carolina.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Houston is favored by -12.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Oklahoma State. The game's over/under currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON COUGARS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</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>Are Houston Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Houston improved to 8-3 on the season with an 87-51 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. The Cougars, who were heavy favorites at -31, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game reached 138, surpassing the over/under line of 134.5.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 46-27 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Islanders 41-24.</p><p>Houston's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 49.1% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 48.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 29 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, converting 21 of 25 for 84%.</p> <p>L.J. Cryer and Garry Clark each contributed 17 points, with Cryer hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range. Emanuel Sharp added 18 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from deep. Milos Uzan was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts, and finished with 12 points and 6 assists. The Cougars also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Houston Cougars gave up 51 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 49% from the field. The Cougars allowed 12 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston's opponent hit 14 of 29 threes, shooting 48%. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 21 for an 84% success rate. The Cougars gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>Oklahoma State improved to 8-3 on the season with an 86-74 win over Oral Roberts on Sunday. Playing at home, the Cowboys were -20.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>The Cowboys led 38-31 at halftime and scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Despite the win, Oklahoma State’s defense will need to tighten up as they allowed Oral Roberts to stay closer than expected.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with a strong 57.5% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%).</p> <p>The Cowboys were effective at the free-throw line, making 31 of 39 shots (79.5%), and they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Issac McBride led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 61.5% overall, while adding 5 assists.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 40 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cowboys held their opponent to just 3 threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the line 39 times, where they converted 31 free throws (79%). Oklahoma State also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Mountaineers and Stags face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stags are hosting the game at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Fairfield is favored by -4 to win at home against Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags -4</p><p>This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Mount St. Mary's Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Mount St. Mary's has had a tough time on the road this season, going just 4-11 in away games. Over their last ten road games, they have gone 4-6. In their last game, they lost to Rider, 61-57.</p>

<p>On the season, the Mountaineers have been the underdog in 11 of their 25 games and have gone 2-9 in those matchups. For the year, they are 11-14, including a 7-7 record in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Mount St. Mary's has gone 5-6 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is just 5-9-1, including a 1-2 record in their last three away games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mountaineers have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Mount St. Mary's games this season (138.6). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and their games have averaged 150 points during this stretch.</p><p>The Mount St. Mary's offense is coming off a game where they scored 57 points against Rider. They posted a field goal percentage of 37.1% and connected on 4 threes. The team's top scorer is Dakota Leffew, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.9, while Deshayne Montgomery also maintains a PPG average of 10.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Mount St. Mary's defense is giving up an average of 70.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Mount St. Mary's' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.1% this season.</p><h3>Can The Stags Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a record of 15-10, Fairfield has gone 9-5 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play compared to 6-5 in non-conference games. The Stags have been a favorite in 14 of their 25 games, going 10-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>At home, Fairfield is 6-4 this season with an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, the Stags have gone 6-4.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Fairfield has gone 6-8 vs. the spread. At home, the Stags have an ATS mark of 4-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Fairfield has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Fairfield's games this season (143.9). Their over/under record this year is 16-8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>The Fairfield offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 63 points versus Niagara. During the game, they attempted 19 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 36.4%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Stags offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 24.4 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Fairfield defense is giving up an average of 70.9 points per contest. Against Niagara in their most recent game, the Fairfield defense gave up a total of 65 points while allowing Niagara to hit 36% of their shots.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Fairfield Stags Betting Pick & Prediction 2/18/24