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After a really tough week on spotlight games last week, Ohio State gave us a winner to open this week, so let’s hope the bumps in the road from the first week of February are in the rearview mirror. Let’s check in on a new spotlight game tonight, one that features St. John’s at Butler in Big East action.

I think this might be the first Big East game we’ve had this season or at least in quite some time. Games are limited for tonight, but a lot of major conferences are in play and there are some very intriguing matchups on the hardwood.

Butler has grown into a 2.5-point favorite at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 140 for this matchup in Indianapolis at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
<h3><strong><u>St. John</u></strong><strong><u>’s Red Storm</u></strong></h3>
St. John’s is rolling right along at this point in time because freshman Posh Alexander has found his game. The 6-footer from Brooklyn opted to stay close to home and his emergence as a legitimate scoring threat has elevated the Red Storm’s profile in a big way. The Johnnies have rattled off six wins in a row. Alexander had three games with at least 15 points over the first 14 games. He’s scored at least 15 in all six of the team’s games during this streak.

As Alexander has gotten hot, sophomore Julian Champagnie from Staten Island has kept up his torrid pace. Champagnie led the team with 24 in last Friday’s win over Providence and has scored 20 points or more in eight games now on the season. With the dynamic duo of Alexander and Champagnie firing on all cylinders, St. John’s has gone from 2-6 in league play to 7-6 in league play and from 7-7 overall to 13-7.

Bettors are fading the Johnnies based on early action, though. St. John’s is a pretty poor defensive team, ranking 280th in the nation in eFG% defense. Opponents are shooting 52.8% on two-point shots and 35.6% on three-point shots. St. John’s does play at a fast tempo in hopes of outscoring teams and they’ve been able to do that because of their TO% on defense.

The Red Storm rank 21st in the nation in TO% at 22.8%. That will be a key for tonight’s game against a Butler Bulldogs bunch that takes very good care of the basketball.
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<h3><strong><u>Butler</u></strong><strong><u> Bulldogs</u></strong></h3>
Butler did not take good care of the basketball in the first meeting between these two teams. The Bulldogs had 16 turnovers to just nine for St. John’s in the 69-57 loss. Butler was also just 6-of-24 from beyond the arc. This could be a different Butler team this time around, as East Tennessee State transfer Bo Hodges is in the lineup. Hodges has scored 33 points over the last three games, his only three games of the season.

The hope for LaVall Jordan is that Hodges can provide some consistent scoring punch because Butler simply doesn’t have one. The shot charts on Bart Torvik’s website are littered with red boxes. Butler is only shooting 61.3% at the free throw line. They are only shooting 45.7% on two-point shots, including a poor 55.1% mark on Close Twos. They’ve even missed five dunks. Senior Bryce Nze has had a rough season from the floor. So has fellow senior Jair Bolden, who is shooting 38% from deep, but only 19-of-55 on two-points and just 68% at the stripe.

Jordan just hasn’t found the right mix as of yet. Butler rotates in a lot of guys and now he has to figure out where to work Hodges in. The 6-foot-5 Hodges has played 27, 39, and 31 minutes, so we’ll see if his increased playing time leads to any more efficiency from the Bulldogs.

Butler has also struggled to defend. They rank 288th in eFG% on defense, as opponents are shooting 37% on three-point shots. These are two porous defensive teams, so you would think points could be possible, but St. John’s pushes the tempo and Butler is one of the slowest teams in the country, getting up to 140 could be hard.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
I disagree with the line move here and will take St. John’s. Butler beat DePaul last time out, but had 36 free throw attempts to DePaul’s 16 and outscored the Blue Demons 24-9 at the charity stripe. That was effectively the difference in the 10-point win. Butler did not shoot well once again.

St. John’s is humming right along with their top two players in rhythm and they just look like a more cohesive unit. Butler is trying to work on new rotations with Hodges in the lineup and Jordan has been experimenting all season long.
<h4><strong>Pick: St. John’s +2.5</strong></h4>
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<p>Looking to win big? The Braves and Cougars face off at 11:00 ET on None. The Cougars are hosting the game at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Bradley is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Washington State. The over/under for the game is set at 154 points.</p><h3>BRADLEY BRAVES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars +1</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bradley Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley opened their season with a dominant 88-60 win over Southeast Missouri State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Braves entered the game as 20-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Bradley took control early, leading 46-29 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Redhawks 42-31.</p><p>Bradley's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points while shooting 56.6% from the field. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 43.5% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 66%.</p> <p>Key contributions came from BJ Ward, who scored 17 points in just 21 minutes, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Christian Davis and Jaquan Johnson each added 15 points, with Davis shooting 85.7% overall and grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Bradley’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 55% from the field, including 64% on two-pointers (20/31). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 23 threes, good for 43%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Bradley’s opponents went 18/25, a 72% clip. The Braves also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars kicked off their season with a 100-92 win over Portland State on Monday, November 4th. Despite being -14.5 favorites at home, Washington State didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 192, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 46-38 at halftime and put up 54 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Portland State to match their 54-point output after the break, indicating some defensive issues.</p><p>Washington State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a 52.6% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes at a 46.9% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%.</p> <p>Cedric Coward led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Watts and Terri Miller Jr. each added 20 points. Ethan Price was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and Qiant Myers dished out 10 assists to go along with his 14 points.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 15 of 32 threes, shooting 46%. Washington State also sent them to the line 32 times, where they made 25 free throws.</p>

Bradley Braves vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Predators and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN2. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Canucks as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS 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, April 23rd.</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 Predators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Nashville Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Predators have gone 47-30-5 and sit 6th in the Western Conference. In the Central Division, Nashville is in 4th place. Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone just 4-6.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, Nashville has gone 24-14-3. As the underdog, the Predators have gone 21-19-3 this year. Currently, Nashville has dropped three straight games when listed as the underdog.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Predators have gone 27-16 vs. the puck line this season, including a 44-38 mark overall. So far, Nashville has seen 29 of its 43 games as the underdog decided by multiple goals. Their average scoring margin on the road this season sits at +.3 goals per contest.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games, the Predators have gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line and 4-6 in their last 10 road games. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Nashville has gone 3-7 vs. the puck line. Overall, the team's puck line record on the road is 24-17.</p> <p>For the season, Nashville's games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Predators have an over/under record of 37-37-8.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Predators have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>The Predators come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 10th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 8th in the league. Coming into the game, the Predators have a 26-14 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 18-15.</p><p>Nashville's leading scorer is Filip Forsberg. So far, he has 48 goals which is 6th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Forsberg has 46 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks come into the season ranked 26th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.5 shots per game against Vancouver. For the season, they are ranked 8th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Juuse Saros gets the start and has made 64 starts this season. His record at this point is 35-24, and his save percentage is 1.0%.</p><h3>Will Vancouver Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Canucks have gone 27-9-5, and they have been favored in 55 of their 82 games. In the Western Conference, Vancouver is currently in 3rd place with 109 points and a record of 50-23-9. Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 6-4, and they have won three of their last five games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Vancouver has gone 29-21 against other teams in the Western Conference, and they have gone 17-9 against Pacific Division opponents. Against teams from the West, the Canucks have gone 35-14-6 when they have been favored, and they have gone 15-9-3 as the underdog.</p></p><p>At home, Vancouver has gone 21-20 vs. the puck line this season and 4-6 in their last ten games. Overall, the Canucks have a puck line record of 41-41, including going 3-7 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. So far this year, Vancouver has 31 wins by multiple goals and 19 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Against the puck line, the Canucks are 22-33 when favored and 19-8 when the underdog. In their last five games, Vancouver has gone 3-2 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin this year is +.7 goals per contest.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Vancouver is 6.1. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Canucks come in with an over/under record of 41-37-4.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Canucks have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. In terms of the Canucks' offense during power plays, they are 10th in power play goals and 18th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vancouver's leading scorer is Brock Boeser. So far, he has 40 goals which is 17th in the NHL. Boeser also comes into the game with 33 assists.</p><p>Vancouver defense takes on the Predators ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.5 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 8th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 51 games this season. His current record stands at 35-14, and his save percentage is 0.922%.</p>

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