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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hawks at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Saint Joseph's being favored by -15.5 over Central Connecticut State.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Joseph's winning straight-up, we like Central Connecticut State at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Devils Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Central Connecticut State put up a strong fight in their season opener against Providence on Monday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Blue Devils kept it close, losing 59-55 on the road. They not only covered the spread but also kept the game’s total points (114) well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>CCSU led 26-24 at halftime but couldn’t hold on as Providence outscored them 35-29 in the 2nd half. While they didn’t come away with the win, the Blue Devils showed they can compete against tougher opponents.</p><p>Central Connecticut State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.5% from the field and failing to hit a three-pointer, going 0-for-8 from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage at 31.5%, and they managed only 3 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Blue Devils connected on 80.8%, hitting 21 of 26 attempts. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Bensley Joseph and Jordan Jones each scored 21 points, with Joseph hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Central Connecticut State put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 8 made threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Blue Devils gave up 12 two-point field goals on 21 attempts, a 57% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 73%. Central Connecticut State allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Saint Joseph's Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Joseph's opened their season with a 70-63 win over Navy on Monday, November 4th. Despite being -16.5 favorites, the Hawks didn't cover the spread, and the total points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-28 at halftime, Saint Joseph's turned things around by outscoring Navy 42-30 in the 2nd half.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 22 from deep, while shooting 50% on two-pointers (12/24). At the free-throw line, the Hawks made 22 of 29 attempts, good for 75.9%.</p> <p>Erik Reynolds II led the way with 29 points, shooting 6 of 13 from beyond the arc (46.2%) and 9 of 17 overall. Austin Benigni also went 9 of 17 from the field, adding 23 points and 3 assists. Xzayvier Brown contributed 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Aidan Kehoe grabbed 9 boards to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Saint Joseph's Hawks held their opponent to 63 points, with a shooting percentage of 43% from the field. The opposing team made 20 of their 46 field goal attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, the Hawks allowed 12 two-point field goals on 24 attempts (50%) and 8 three-pointers on 22 attempts (36%). The opponent also went to the free-throw line 29 times, making 22 free throws (75%).</p>

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The Denver Nuggets are the team that just won't go away. And they are hoping that they can keep things going for themselves after Sunday afternoon, when they face off against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the NBA's Western Conference semi-finals. Game time is 1:05 PM ET at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex, and if you are a <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customer you should know that you can get reduced juice on this game, which will give you better odds, in addition to the ability to place wagers as the contest is in progress, with Sports Betting Prime.

The Nuggets really do come off like the team with nine lives. They were down three games to one against Utah in the first round of play, but roared back with three straight victories. And on Friday they came back from being down 16 points to stave off elimination.

So what do they do for an encore?

I almost forgot Michael Porter Jr. was a rookie. And sometimes he's going to say some "rookie things." He was critical of the coaching staff because he wanted the ball more. In fact, he did not see it very much at all in the second half of Game 4, after having a great first half with 15 points.

Then he did not score for a 46-minute period in Game 5. But that was not the end of the story, by any means. Porter sank a three-point shot with a little over a minute remaining to extend his team's lead to five points. All told, he scored seven of Denver's last nine points. Those were the only points he would score in the ballgame.

Here are the NBA betting odds for Game 6, as they are posted at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>:

<strong>Los Angeles Clippers -8.5</strong>
<strong>Denver Nuggets +8.5</strong>

<strong>Over 213.5 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 213.5 points -110</strong>

Porter's teammates and coaches are still not all that pleased with him. But that's something they'll probably discuss in more detail at a later date. What they want to do now is stay alive. And Paul Millsap, a veteran leader of this ensemble, valiantly kept things alive with fourteen points in the third quarter on Friday, which made the comeback possible.

Jamal Murray came through with 26 points in Game 5. Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds. This overcame monster output from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who combined for 62 points. Lou Williams had just four points off the bench for the Clippers, and they will need more from him. he has averaged less than ten points during this series, on 35% shooting.

Murray has not been as red-hot as he was in the previous series against the Jazz. Yes, he has been hitting triples (42%), but he's just 21 of 60 (35%) from two-point range. George, who had a horrific shooting slump as these playoffs began, has settled down and is making 42.5% of his attempts from downtown.

So we have two stars who have been off the mark in this series. Murray., who had scored 142 points in a three-game stretch against Utah, is averaging just 17.8 ppg here.

So is the question more a matter of who could conceivably bust out in Game 6? Or is it more about who can defend the other team's big gun? The thing about the Clippers is that they have so much versatility on the defensive end. Let's face it; when you have Leonard and George and Patrick Beverley, you can give an opponent a lot of different looks. And obviously they are doing something to keep Murray out of his rhythm. Part of what had gotten Porter upset was his feeling of frustration that the team was relying too much on the Jokic-Murray combination with regard to point production.

He may be right. And that is a critical factor in a game like this. Let's look for the Clips to continue keeping Murray off-balance, and to avoid another collapse. We'll lay the points.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Minutemen versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and West Virginia is favored by -9 against Massachusetts in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +9</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Even though we have West Virginia winning straight-up, we like Massachusetts at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Massachusetts Pull Off A Win at WVU Coliseum?</h3><h3>Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Massachusetts opened their season with a dominant 103-74 win over New Hampshire on Monday. Playing at home, the Minutemen were -17.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UMass led 49-31 at halftime and kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wildcats 54-43. The game’s total points of 177 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p><p>Massachusetts put up 103 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61%. They hit 68.1% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.3% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Minutemen dished out 25 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at a 50% clip, while Sami Pissis added 20 points, shooting 50% from downtown as well.</p><p>Massachusetts struggled defensively, giving up 74 points on 53% shooting from the field. Their interior defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing opponents to hit 68% of their two-point attempts (32/47).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Massachusetts allowed 12 threes on 35 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 11 times, where they converted 7 free throws (63%).</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>West Virginia opened their season with a decisive 87-59 win over Robert Morris on Monday. Playing at home, the Mountaineers came in as -18.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 146 narrowly exceeded the 145-point over/under line.</p> <p>West Virginia took control early, leading 46-26 at halftime. They maintained their dominance in the second half, outscoring Robert Morris 41-33 to secure the win.</p><p>West Virginia put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 55.7% from the field and hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc, making 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, with a 73.1% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Tucker DeVries led the way with 18 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from deep. Javon Small added 15 points and 5 assists, hitting 50% of his threes. The Mountaineers finished with 16 assists and just 6 offensive rebounds, while shooting 58.3% from the free-throw line.</p><p>West Virginia's defense gave up 59 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 55% from the field, including 73% on two-point attempts (19/26). From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 15 of 35 threes, shooting 42%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposition went 7/12, shooting 58%. West Virginia limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Massachusetts Minutemen vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (-114) will host the Atlanta Hawks (-106) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 1 point and have a record of 3-6, while the Hawks are 4-5. The over/under line for this game is 226.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on FDSD.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-106 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with Cade Cunningham points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hawks Have What it Takes in Detroit?</h3><p>The Hawks improved to 4-5 on the season with a 121-116 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta took an early lead, finishing the 1st quarter up 26-22. The 2nd quarter saw both teams score 39 points, and the Knicks edged the Hawks 28-24 in the 3rd. The game was tied at 89 going into the 4th, where the Hawks outscored the Knicks 32-27 to seal the win.</p><p>Zaccharie Risacher's 33 points and 6 threes at 60% shooting led the Hawks to a win over the Knicks, with Atlanta hitting 15 threes at 39.5% overall. Jalen Johnson and Trae Young each added 23 points, with Johnson also grabbing 15 rebounds.</p> <p>Risacher scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while Clint Capela added 8 of his 18 points in the 4th. Young also contributed 6 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 39 points, the Hawks' defense held the Knicks to 27 points in the 4th, helping them secure a win. Overall, they gave up 116 points on 48% shooting.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, allowing New York to hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. The Hawks sent the Knicks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Pistons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 3-6 on the season after a narrow 108-107 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Detroit, who entered the game as 1-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 10-0 run by the Hornets early on shifted momentum, but the Pistons kept it close, trailing 77-76 going into the 4th quarter. Both teams scored 31 points in the final period, but Detroit couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 21 points and 5 assists in their 108-107 loss to the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, despite shooting just 39.1%.</p> <p>Detroit shot 48.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making 10 threes at 31.2%. Cunningham scored 12 of his 20 points in the 1st quarter, while Paul Reed added 8 of his 13 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons held the Hornets to 108 points on 43% shooting, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Detroit gave up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, which proved costly.</p> <p>The Pistons allowed 14 made threes on 31% shooting from deep and sent the Hornets to the line 16 times, where they hit all their free throws. Detroit finished with 40 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 blocks.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Knights and Fighting Illini are set to face off at 9:00 ET on BTN. The Fighting Illini will host the game at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 161.5 points, and the Fighting Illini are favored to win at home vs. the Knights.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 14th game of the season, Fairleigh Dickinson currently holds a 6-7 overall record. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, they have a 4-6 record. Fairleigh Dickinson has been solid vs. the spread thus far, sitting above .500 with a 5-4 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Fairleigh Dickinson has an over/under record of 5-4-0, with their games averaging 158 points per game on average. The Knights' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 159 points per game.</p><p>The Fairleigh Dickinson offense is coming off a game where they scored 76 points against Manhattan. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.8% and connected on 5 threes. One area that the Fairleigh Dickinson offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 47th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 44%.</p><p>Coming into the game, Fairleigh Dickinson will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 81.8 points per game (270th). Against Manhattan in their most recent game, the Fairleigh Dickinson defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Manhattan to hit 38% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Illinois Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Illinois currently holds a 9-2 overall record after playing 11 games. In their three road games this season, Illinois is 2-1 while at home they are 5-1. Against the spread, Illinois has a record of 4-4-1 this season. On the road, the Fighting Illini are 2-0-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-4.</p><p>Illinois comes in with an over/under record of 4-5-0 through 11 games, with their games averaging a combined 143.1 points per game so far. When looking at the Fighting Illini's last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 155 points per game.</p><p>The Illinois offense is coming off a game where they scored 97 points against Missouri. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.2% and connected on 11 threes. Leading Illinois in scoring vs. Missouri was Terrence Shannon Jr. with his 30 points. Quincy Guerrier also added 28 points for the Fighting Illini.</p><p>In the current season, the Illinois defense has excelled, sitting 22nd in the nation by allowing 61.8 points per game. So far, the Illinois defense is giving up an average of 8.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.1 times per game (509th).</p>

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/23

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, the Tigers are the betting favorite against the Hurricanes. The over/under for the game is 155 points.</p><h3>CLEMSON TIGERS VS MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (FL) Hurricanes +1</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-67 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Not only will Miami (FL) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 141 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Win in Coral Gables?</h3><p>Clemson comes into today's game against Miami (FL) with an overall record of 11-1. In their games on the road, Clemson has gone 3-1, while they have a perfect 8-0 record at home. As of now, Clemson holds an 8-4 record against the spread this season. When playing away games, Clemson is a perfect 4-0 vs. the spread. In their previous ten road games, Clemson has a 5-5 record vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 12 games, Clemson has an over/under record of 8-4-0, with their games averaging 151.4 points per game on average. In their most recent three games, the Tigers' over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 165 points per game.</p><p>The Clemson offense is coming off a game in which they scored 93 points vs. Radford. Overall their field goal percentage was 56.7% while connecting on 11 threes. Joseph Girard III was the leading scorer for the Tigers, putting up 24 points. In addition, PJ Hall contributed 17 points.</p><p>Currently, the Tigers' defense holds the 105th rank in the nation, allowing 69.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Clemson's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.2% this season.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Hurricanes Chances at Home</h3><p>Following their recent victory over North Florida by a score of 95-55, the Miami (FL) basketball team now holds a 10-2 overall record. When playing away from home, the Hurricanes have yet to win a game, going 0-2, while they remain undefeated at home with a 10-0 record. Miami (FL) enters the game with a positive ATS record of 7-5. In their previous five games, they have gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Miami (FL)'s games have averaged 154.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 153.8 points. The Hurricanes have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 155 points per game.</p><p>Miami (FL) recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 95 points against North Florida. This output exceeded their season average of 84.7 points per game. The Miami (FL) offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 41% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At this time, the Hurricanes' defense is positioned 114th in the country, permitting 69.8 points per game. Miami (FL)'s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the North Florida offense to knock down 52% of their shots on their way to putting up 55 points.</p>

Clemson Tigers vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/24

<p>Betting on today's Nuggets and Hornets game? Catch the action at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on BSSE. The Nuggets are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 226 points.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-105 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Denver Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>As we head into today's game, the Nuggets have a 20-10 overall record and have won three straight games. In their 30 games, the Nuggets have gone 13-8 against Western Conference teams and are 7-2 in non-conference play.</p><p>Denver comes in with an overall ATS record of 14-15 so far this season. This season, Denver has a 13-13 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 1-2 as underdogs.</p><p>The Nuggets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 122 points vs. the Nets. Overall their field goal percentage was 51.7% while connecting on 11 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 26.7 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Michael Porter Jr. also maintains a PPG average of 16.3 heading into game.</p><p><p>This season, the Nuggets defense has been impressive, holding the 5 position in the league while permitting an average of 110.5 points per contest.</p><p>When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nuggets are forcing 11.2 per game, which is 1st in the league. They also come into the game sitting 16th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.</p></p><h3>Can the Hornets Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Coming into today's game vs. the Nuggets, the Hornets have a 7-19 record and are hoping to get back to .500. Currently, they are ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference and are 4th in the Southeast division.</p><p>This season, Charlotte holds an ATS record of 9-16, which also includes their three game losing streak against the spread. The Hornets have experienced a three game ATS loss streak as favorites, and they are 9-13 vs. the spread when they are underdogs.</p><p>The Hornets offense is coming off a game where they scored 113 points against the Pacers. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.4% and connected on 8 threes. The team's scoring leader is Terry Rozier, who holds an average of 23.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.7 points per game this season.</p><p><p>Looking at the Hornets defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 121.6 points per game (26).</p><p>For the season, Charlotte is ranked 12th in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 24.8 free-throws per game vs. the Hornets and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.8%.</p></p>

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Crimson versus the Midshipmen? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on None. The game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Navy is favored by -1.5 against Harvard in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>HARVARD CRIMSON VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Crimson Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Monday, November 4th, Harvard opened their season with a 79-66 win over Marist at home. The Crimson were favored by 3 points going into the game and covered the spread with the 13-point victory.</p> 

<p>Harvard led 41-34 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Marist 38-32. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Harvard's offense was on fire in their last game, shooting 62.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 70.8%. They connected on 74.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 41.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with 79 points.</p> <p>Robert Hinton led the way, shooting 75% from the field and scoring 27 points, while Josh Pascarelli added 24 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. The Crimson also shot 75% from the free-throw line and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds, with 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Harvard's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. The Crimson allowed a 62% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 30 of 48 shots.</p> <p>Harvard gave up 23 two-pointers on 31 attempts (74%) and 7 threes on 17 attempts (41%). They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Will the Midshipmen Win at Home?</h3><p>Navy’s season opener against Saint Joseph's on Monday saw them fall 70-63 on the road. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, the Midshipmen kept the game closer than expected. The combined points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Navy led 33-28 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The Midshipmen will look to tighten up defensively as they move forward this season.</p><p>Navy's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they managed 14 offensive rebounds, with 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Navy hit 81.8% of their attempts, going 9 for 11. Erik Reynolds II led the way with 29 points, connecting on 6 of 13 three-point attempts, while Austin Benigni added 23 points, shooting 50% from deep.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 12 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Navy's opponents went 8/22, hitting 36% of their threes. Navy also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws, a 75% rate. Navy gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Harvard Crimson vs Navy Midshipmen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Blues and Flyers face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers are hosting the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>The Flyers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blues Grab a Win in Philadelphia?</h3><p>After an 8-1 loss to the Senators, the Blues are now 5-5-0 this season. St. Louis, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined 9 goals pushed it well over.</p> 

<p>Ottawa scored just 1:04 into the game and never looked back. The Blues didn’t get on the board until 9:04 into the third period, when Dylan Holloway scored, making it 7-1. St. Louis has now allowed 16 goals in their last two games.</p><p>The Blues managed 27 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 8-1 loss to Ottawa. Dylan Holloway scored his fifth goal of the season, which came on a power play 9:04 into the third period.</p> <p>St. Louis recorded 22 giveaways and picked up two assists on Holloway's goal, with Alexandre Texier earning his third assist of the season and Philip Broberg his sixth.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues struggled, allowing the first three goals of the game and eight in total. Goalie Joel Hofer finished with a 76.2% save percentage, making 16 saves on 35 shots from the Senators. The Blues' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Will the Flyers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 3-6-1 with a 2-0 win over the Bruins. The Flyers, as underdogs on the puck line, not only won outright but also covered. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Both of Philadelphia’s goals came in the second and third periods. Tyson Foerster scored first at 5:32 in the second, and Joel Farabee added an empty-netter with 24 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held to just 19 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over Boston. Tyson Foerster netted his second goal of the season, while Joel Farabee added an empty-netter, his third of the year.</p> <p>The Flyers scored their first goal at 14:28 in the second period and added the empty-netter with 24 seconds left in the game. Philadelphia had 14 giveaways and did not score on the power play.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Flyers will look to build on their previous performance, where they shut out the Bruins 2-0. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 25 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. The Flyers' defense also contributed 8 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/31/24

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<p>AMZN is set to televise the week nine AFC matchup between the Texans and Jets. The Jets are the favorite with a money line of -128 and are -2 point favorites on the point spread. This one kicks off at 8:15 ET on Thursday, October 31st at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The over/under line is set at 42 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON TEXANS VS NEW YORK JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Texans +2</p><p>This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 8:15 ET on Thursday, October 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON TEXANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texans winning this one by a score of 20 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Texans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texans Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 9, the Texans sit atop the AFC South with a 6-2 record, including a 3-0 mark in division play. After a week 7 loss to the Packers, Houston bounced back with a 23-20 win over the Colts in week 8. The Texans were favored by 5 points at home, but couldn’t cover the spread. Their ATS record now stands at 3-5.</p> <p>Our projections give the Texans a 94.9% chance of making the playoffs and an 83.2% chance of winning the AFC South. They rank 13th in our NFL power rankings. So far, Houston’s O/U record is 2-6, with the under hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Texans are 17th in our offensive power rankings, scoring 23.5 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NFL. They are 9th in yards per game with 351.4 and 8th in passing yards per game, averaging 232.5 on 35 attempts. Joe Mixon has been a consistent performer, rushing for 102 yards on 25 carries in week 8, following a 115-yard game in week 7 and a 102-yard effort in week 6.</p> <p>C.J. Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown in week 8, completing 25 of 37 passes. The Texans have been strong early in games, ranking 3rd in first-quarter scoring. However, they are 21st in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 9th in red zone attempts.</p><p>In the Texans' 23-20 win over the Colts, their defense allowed just 140 passing yards on 10 completions. They also picked off one pass and limited Indianapolis to a 31.2% completion rate. Despite this, the Texans struggled to stop the run, giving up 163 yards on just 26 attempts, allowing a high 6.3 yards per attempt.<p></p>Houston's defense was tough on third downs, allowing the Colts to convert just 15.4% of their third down attempts. They also recorded five sacks in the game.</p><h3>Will The Jets Win At Home Over The Texans?</h3><p>Heading into week 9, the Jets are looking to snap a five-game losing streak that includes a 25-22 loss to the Patriots in week 8. New York was a 7-point favorite in that game, but they couldn’t get the win at home, dropping their record to 2-6. The Jets now sit 4th in the AFC East and 15th in the conference. Our projections give them a 9.7% chance of making the playoffs and just a 1% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>New York is 2-6 against the spread this season, with five straight ATS losses. Their average scoring margin is -2.5 points per game. The over has hit in three consecutive Jets games, including week 8, when they and the Patriots combined for 47 points, surpassing the 41-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Jets rank 20th in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.8, and 23rd in total yards per game with 310.6. New York leans heavily on the passing game, ranking 4th in the league in pass attempts per game (36.5) and 12th in passing yards per game (224.5). On the ground, they rank 30th in rushing yards per game, with 86.1, on 22.1 attempts per game.</p> <p></p><p>Aaron Rodgers posted a passer rating of 111 in week 8, throwing for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. Breece Hall had 80 rushing yards on 16 carries, while Garrett Wilson led the team with 113 receiving yards on 5 catches. The Jets scored 6 points in the 4th quarter and converted 40% of their 3rd downs in week 8.</p><p>In their 25-22 loss to the Patriots, the Jets' defense allowed just 136 passing yards on 18 completions. New York's defense was tough to move the ball against, as the Patriots managed only 247 total yards. The Jets' run defense allowed 111 yards on 31 attempts, with New England averaging 3.6 yards per attempt.<p></p>Despite the good performance, the Jets' defense allowed the Patriots to convert on 46.7% of their third down attempts. New York also recorded two sacks and didn't allow any passing touchdowns.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Sharks and Rebels game? Catch the action at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS, as the Rebels hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150 points, with Ole Miss being favored by -27.5 over LIU.</p><h3>LIU SHARKS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks +27.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have Ole Miss winning straight-up, we like LIU at +27.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sharks Win on the Road?</h3><h3>LIU Sharks Records</h3> 

<p>LIU finished last season with a 7-22 overall record, going 6-11 in Northeast Conference play. At home, they were 5-5, but they struggled on the road, posting a 2-17 record.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Sharks were 14-14, including a 9-9 mark on the road. They were 2-0 as the favorite and 12-14 as the underdog. Their games averaged 143.3 points, and their over/under record was 10-18-1.</p><p>LIU finished last season averaging 66.5 points per game, ranking 19th in possessions per game at 70.1. However, their shooting percentages were among the lowest in the nation, with a 41% field goal percentage (347th) and a 46% effective field goal percentage (381st). They made 5.4 three-pointers per game, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, placing 368th in three-point percentage.</p> <p>Brent Davis, who averaged 9.1 points per game last season, returns as LIU's top scorer. A.J. Neal Jr. also returns after averaging 4.5 points per game. Both players appeared in 30 games last season and will be key contributors for the Sharks this year.</p><p>Last season, LIU struggled defensively, allowing 76.8 points per game, which ranked 289th in the nation. However, they were much better at defending the three, holding opponents to 29.6% shooting, which was 81st in the country. They averaged 6.4 steals per game, ranking 182nd.</p> <p>LIU also averaged 3 blocked shots per game, ranking 238th. However, they were one of the worst teams in the nation in free throws allowed, giving up 24.2 per game, which ranked 326th.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Ole Miss as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Records</h3> 
<p>Ole Miss finished last season with a 20-12 record, going 7-12 in SEC play. At home, they were 15-4, with an average scoring margin of +5.3 points per game. On the road, they went 5-8, losing by an average of 5.2 points per game.</p> 
<p>Against the spread, the Rebels were 14-18, and they went 19-13 on over/unders, with their games averaging 148.8 points. As favorites, they were 17-2 straight-up and 10-9 ATS, while as underdogs, they went 3-10 straight-up and 4-9 ATS.</p><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Last season, Ole Miss averaged 74.9 points per game, ranking 58th in possessions per game at 66.5. They shot 44% from the field, placing 205th in field goal percentage and 210th in effective field goal percentage at 51%. The Rebels struggled inside, ranking 290th in two-point percentage at 49%, but they were 64th in three-point percentage, making 7.5 threes per game on 20.6 attempts.</p>

<p>Ole Miss was 100th in free throws made per game, averaging 15.0. Their top returning scorers are Malik Dia, who averaged 16.9 points and 5.8 rebounds last season, and Mikeal Brown-Jones, who averaged 18.9 points and 7.5 rebounds.</p><p>Last season, Ole Miss struggled defensively, allowing 73.9 points per game, which ranked 226th in the nation. They also had trouble defending the three-point line, with opponents shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc, placing them 325th in that category. Additionally, they allowed 19.3 free throws per game, ranking 217th nationally.</p> <p>However, the Rebels were strong in creating turnovers, averaging 7.8 steals per game, which ranked 58th in the country. They also excelled in blocking shots, averaging 5.7 per game, ranking 8th nationally.</p>

LIU Sharks vs Ole Miss Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>The Ravens are favored on the money line at -266 as they host the Bengals at 8:15 ET on Thursday, November 7th. The game is being televised by AMZN, and the over/under line is sitting at 53 points. The Ravens are -6 point favorites on the point spreads, and both teams need to add to their records. The game is being played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BENGALS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals +6</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 8:15 ET on Thursday, November 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ravens winning this one by a score of 30 to 26</li><li>Even though we like the Ravens to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bengals at +6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 53 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bengals Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 4-5 record, the Bengals sit 15th in our power rankings and have a 35.6% chance of making the playoffs. They are 3-1 on the road this season but just 1-4 at home. In division games, Cincinnati is 1-1, putting them 3rd in the AFC North.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Bengals are 5-4, including a 7-point win over the Raiders in week 9, covering as 7.5-point favorites. The over hit in that game, and the Bengals’ O/U record is 6-3 this season. Their games have averaged 51.4 points, compared to an average line of 45.4.</p><p>Joe Burrow is coming off a 5-touchdown performance in week 9, throwing for 251 yards (27/39) against the Raiders. He posted a passer rating of 115, marking an improvement from week 8's 84. Burrow's top target in week 9 was Mike Gesicki, who had 5 catches for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns. Chase Brown also had a strong game, rushing for 120 yards on 27 carries.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, the Bengals rank 7th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 26.2. They are 17th in yards per game (330.6) and 7th in passing yards per game (236.3). On 3rd down, they have a conversion rate of 46.9%, which ranks 3rd in the league.</p><p>In their 41-24 win over the Raiders, the Bengals' defense allowed just 60 rushing yards on 21 attempts and limited Las Vegas to 217 total yards. They recorded five sacks and held the Raiders to a 38.5% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up 157 passing yards, the Bengals allowed just one touchdown and held the Raiders to 4.8 yards per attempt.<p></p>The Bengals' pass rush was effective, winning the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials in this game. This was a big factor in their ability to keep the Raiders in check offensively and secure the win.</p><h3>Are The Ravens Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After a week 8 loss to the Browns, the Ravens bounced back with a 41-10 win over the Broncos in week 9, improving their record to 6-3. Baltimore was a 9-point favorite and easily covered the spread, with the 51 combined points going over the 46.5-point line. The Ravens are 5-3-1 against the spread this season and have an O/U record of 8-1, with the over hitting in 5 straight games.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, our power rankings have the Ravens 2nd, and they have a 96.6% chance of making the playoffs and a 63.4% chance of winning the AFC North. They are 3-1 at home and 3-2 on the road, and their +7.1 scoring margin ranks 5th in the NFL.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Ravens hold the top spot in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in yards per game (445.9) and are 2nd in scoring, averaging 31.4 points per game. Despite ranking 22nd in passing attempts, Baltimore is 3rd in passing yards per game (254). Lamar Jackson has been outstanding, posting a passer rating of 158 in week 9, with 280 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16/19 passing.</p> <p>On the ground, the Ravens are 3rd in rushing attempts and lead the league with 191.9 rushing yards per game. Derrick Henry rushed for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns on 23 carries in week 9. Baltimore ranks 5th in 3rd-down conversions and is 29th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 2nd in red zone attempts.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Ravens' defense was dominant, coming away with four sacks and holding the Broncos to just 10 points in a 41-10 victory. They limited Denver to 197 passing yards on 20 completions and intercepted one pass. The Ravens also defended the run well, allowing just 4.1 yards per attempt and 122 rushing yards on 30 attempts.<p></p>Opponents struggled on third down against Baltimore, converting just 42.9% of their attempts. The Ravens also held Denver to 319 total yards and finished with four quarterback hits and one interception.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinals and Lancers. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lancers at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have California Baptist as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Incarnate Word Cardinals +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Even though we have California Baptist winning straight-up, we like Incarnate Word at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinals Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Incarnate Word Cardinals Records</h3> 

<p>Last season, Incarnate Word finished with a 6-23 overall record, going 3-15 in Southland Conference play. At home, they posted a 3-8 mark, with an average scoring margin of -5.7 points per game. On the road, they went 3-15, losing by an average of 10.2 points per game.</p> 

<p>The Cardinals were 8-20 against the spread, including a 6-11 record on the road. As the favorite, they went 0-6 ATS, and they were 8-14 as the underdog. Their games averaged 150.1 points, and their over/under record was 16-13.</p><p>Last season, Incarnate Word averaged 72.3 points per game, ranking 210th in possessions per game with 68.1. They struggled with shooting, finishing 317th in field goal percentage (42%) and 296th in effective field goal percentage (49%). The Cardinals made 7.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, and ranked 91st in free throws made per game with 15.1.</p>

<p>Point guard Jalin Anderson returns after averaging 15.8 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game last season. Guard Davion Bailey also returns, having averaged 12.6 points, 1.5 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game in 26 games last year.</p><p>Incarnate Word struggled defensively last season, allowing 78.6 points per game, which ranked 313th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.8% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Cardinals 374th in three-point defense. They also gave up 22.8 free-throw attempts per game, ranking 309th nationally.</p> <p>One bright spot for Incarnate Word was their shot-blocking, as they averaged 4.1 blocks per game, ranking 73rd in the country. They also averaged 6 steals per game, ranking 242nd nationally.</p><h3>Will California Baptist Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>California Baptist Lancers Records</h3> 

<p>California Baptist finished last season with a 14-17 record, going 9-13 in Western Athletic Conference play. At home, they posted a 9-7 mark, with an average scoring margin of +3.5 points per game. On the road, they went 5-10, losing by an average of 3.9 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Lancers were 11-20, including a 6-9 record on the road. They went 6-12 ATS as the favorite and 5-8 as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 136.6 points, and they had a 15-16 O/U record, with their games averaging 134.2 points per contest.</p><h3>California Baptist Lancers Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>California Baptist averaged 67.3 points per game last season, ranking 342nd in possessions per game with 62.5. They struggled with shooting, finishing 373rd in field goal percentage at 41% and 375th in effective field goal percentage at 47%. The Lancers were 383rd in two-point percentage, hitting 45% of their attempts. From beyond the arc, they made 6.7 threes per game, shooting 32%, which ranked 307th in three-point percentage.</p> 

<h3>California Baptist Lancers Top Returning Offensive Players</h3> 

<p>Dominique Daniels Jr. returns after averaging 19.2 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.5 rebounds in 21 games last season. AJ Braun also comes back, having averaged 12 points and 6.2 rebounds in 32 games.</p><p>California Baptist was one of the better teams in the country in points allowed last season, giving up just 66.6 per game, which ranked 43rd nationally. They also did a good job of limiting free-throw opportunities, allowing only 16.1 attempts per game, placing them 74th in that category.</p> <p>However, the Lancers struggled to defend the three, with opponents shooting 32.6% from beyond the arc, ranking them 238th. They also ranked 361st in steals, averaging just 4 per game, and 301st in blocked shots, with 2.6 per game.</p>

Incarnate Word Cardinals vs California Baptist Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Set your schedule for this weeks 1 NFL matchup between the Browns and Texans, which you can watch on NBC at 4:30 (1/13/24). The game will be hosted at NRG Stadium in Houston (TX). r</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS HOUSTON TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Texans +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON TEXANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 22-19 in favor of the Texans.</li><li>Our projections have Joe Flacco finishing with 236.348 passing yards on 22.528/33.214 passing.</li><li>The Texans are projected to finish with 327 yards of offense compared to the 305 yards for the Browns.</li></ul><h3>Will the Browns Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>As they prepare to face the Texans, the Browns hold a 11-6 record. Within the AFC-North, they currently sit in 2nd place and are 5th place in the AFC. This season, the Browns find themselves above .500 versus the spread with a record of 10-6-1. Their average scoring margin for this season stands at +2.</p><p>For this season, the Cleveland offense has an average of 23.3 points per game, placing them at 10th in the league. Cleveland's passing offense, heading into this week's game, holds the 19th ranking in passing yards. In terms of attempts, they are 5th with an average of 36.7 passes per game.</p><p>On the ground, the Browns have carried the ball an average of 30.5 times per game and currently rank 12th in rushing yards. Their average rushing yards per attempt is 3.8.</p><p>The Browns' defense, so far, has an average of 270.2 yards given up per game and 21.3 points per contest (13th). Leading up to the game, they've allowed a completion percentage of 57.4% and 23 passing touchdowns. In terms of stopping the run, they are 11th in the NFL.</p><h3>Can Houston Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Leading up to their matchup with the Browns, the Texans are 10-7. They currently sit 1st in the AFC-South and are in 4th place in the AFC. The Texans' have a scoring margin of +1.4 this season, which has led to an ATS record of 9-8.</p><p>With an average of 22.2 points per contest, the Houston offense currently ranks 12th in the league. Houston is currently ranked 7th in the NFL for passing yards per game, with an average of 245.5. In terms of passing yards per attempt, they are 6th in the league.</p><p>The Texans come in with an average of 3.7 yards per rushing attempt while running the ball an average of 26.1 times per game. In terms of total rushing yardage, they currently rank 22nd in the league.</p><p>Thus far, the Texans' defense has given up an average of 330.7 yards per game and 20.8 points per contest (11th). Going into this game, they've allowed a completion percentage of 67.6% and have surrendered 17 passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 6th in the NFL.</p>

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<p>Edward Cabrera is starting for the Marlins on Sunday, and he will be facing off against Max Fried and the Braves. Atlanta is 60-50 this season, while the Marlins are 41-70. This NL East matchup has a first pitch of 1:35 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta. The forecast for Sunday's matchup calls for clear skies and temperatures in the high 80s.</p>

<p>Currently, the Braves are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -298. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the game can be seen on BSSE.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, August 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Braves to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Miami rallied for two runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Marlins vs. Braves series. The Marlins scored one run in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th, picking up a 4-3 win. Heading into the game, the Marlins were at +211 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kyle Tyler started for the Marlins, going just 2 2/3 innings while giving up three runs and striking out two. Declan Cronin got the win out of the bullpen, and Calvin Faucher got the save. Grant Holmes only went 4 2/3 innings for the Braves, giving up three runs on seven hits.</p>

<p>Jake Burger and Jesus Sanchez each homered for the Marlins, while Nick Fortes scored twice and drove in two runs while going 2/4. Marcell Ozuna hit a home run for the Braves, going 1/4.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 41-70 overall this season, putting them 5th in the NL East, 24.5 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 10-23 in divisional games. The Marlins are on the road today, where they are 19-36 this year.</p>

<p>This season, the Marlins have really struggled as the favorite, going just 4-13. As for their time as the underdog, Miami is 37-57 this season. They are also losing the series vs. the Braves, with an overall series record of 10-20-4. Miami's overall record is made up of a 22-34 mark at home.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Marlins this season, it's been better to take them as the underdog, as they are 50-44. Miami is 27-28 against the run line on the road, and overall, the Marlins have been outscored by an average of 1.3 runs per game this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is right on the money with the combined run average for Miami Marlins games this season. The Marlins have gone over the line in 18 of 35 games when the line is set at 8.5 runs, and their over/under record for the season is 60-48. The under has hit in each of their last three games.</p><p>Miami is sending Edward Cabrera to the mound today vs. the Braves, and he comes in with a record of 1-3 and ERA of 6.65. So far, Cabrera has made 10 starts, and opponents are batting .233 this year. In his 10 appearances, he has turned in just one quality start. Looking back at his last outing, Cabrera finished with a no-decision after giving up two earned runs in five innings of work vs. the Rays. He pitched much better in that outing, as he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts before that.</p><p>Over his last eight games, Jake Burger has been on fire for the Marlins, going 12/32 with five homers and eight RBIs. This has helped him take over the team lead in homers, and his 46 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Jesús Sánchez is also a significant power threat in the lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 12 homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Marlins are averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .237, and their on-base percentage of .291 is also near the bottom of the league. Miami's team OPS of .655 is also 26th in the MLB.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 60-50, the Braves are five games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have gone 18-15 in divisional matchups. The Braves are at home today, where they are 32-22 this season.</p>

<p>Atlanta has gone an even 28-28 on the road this year. As the favorite, the Braves are 53-39 and 7-11 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Braves are 18-13-4 and have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>When betting on the Braves' run line this season, you have to be careful. They are 51-59 overall and 23-31 at home, but 28-28 on the road. Their average run differential is +0.6 runs per game, but it jumps to +3.6 in their wins and drops to -3.1 in their losses. They are 42-50 against the run line as the favorite and 9-9 as the underdog.</p><p>The Atlanta Braves are at home against the Miami Marlins today, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Braves games this season is 7.9 runs, and their over/under record is 39-66. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 11-20. So far this season, 38 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 34.5% of their games.</p><p>Max Fried will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Diamondbacks, as he gave up five earned runs in six innings of work. In that start, he gave up three homers. Fried's record for the season is 7-5, and he has an ERA of 3.08. Looking back over his last three outings, Fried has finished with a no-decision, followed by two straight losses. Fried has made 18 starts this year, and opponents are batting .223 vs. the left-hander. So far, he has turned in 10 quality starts and has a shutout to his name.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .300 with 32 homers and 86 RBIs, which are both good for 3rd in the league. Ozuna has also been hot of late, going 5/17 in his last five games. Matt Olson has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 5/17 with three homers in his last five games. Olson is batting just .227 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 6th in home runs and are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. Overall, they are batting just .239 and are 24th in the league in strikeouts. Currently, Travis d'Arnaud has the longest active hitting streak for the Braves at nine games.</p>

Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 8/4/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Cougars. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and BYU is favored by -21 against UC Riverside in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +21</p><p>This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will UC Riverside pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Provo Possible for the Highlanders?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Riverside dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 91-76 to Oregon on the road. The Highlanders entered the game as +17 point underdogs but managed to keep the final margin closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 51-36 at halftime, UC Riverside matched Oregon's 40 points in the 2nd half. The combined 167 points in the game went over the pre-game total of 144.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UC Riverside put up 76 points, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 12-for-34, while hitting 54.8% of their shots inside the arc. At the free-throw line, the Highlanders struggled, making just 6 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>Kwame Evans Jr. led the way with 23 points in 20 minutes, shooting 53.3% overall and 40% from three. Barrington Hargress added 20 points, also hitting 40% from deep, while Brandon Angel was efficient, going 5-for-6 from the field for 17 points. Nate Bittle contributed 16 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UC Riverside's defensive efforts, they allowed 91 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, connecting on 33 of 66 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Highlanders gave up 27 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 57% shooting rate. From three-point range, the opposition hit 6 of 19 shots, good for 31%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for BYU as Home Favorites</h3><h3>BYU Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>BYU opened their season with an 88-50 win over Central Arkansas on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Cougars were -34 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points fell short of the 155-point over/under line, finishing at 138.</p> 

<p>BYU took control early, leading 46-23 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bears 42-27.</p><p>BYU put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They connected on 15 of 44 three-point attempts, hitting 34.1% from deep, while their two-point shooting was a strong 64.3% (18/28). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.6%.</p> <p>The Cougars grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Elias Cato led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from three. Egor Demin added 18 points and 11 assists, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>BYU's defense held their opponent to 50 points, even though they shot 45% from the field, making 33 of 72 attempts. The Cougars allowed 18 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 64% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, BYU's opponent hit 15 of 44 threes, shooting 34%. They also went 7/11 from the free-throw line, shooting 63%. BYU gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UC Riverside Highlanders vs BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Red Wolves and Crimson Tide face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Crimson Tide are hosting the game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 167.5 points, with Alabama being favored by -22.5 over Arkansas State.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Arkansas State at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 167.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Arkansas State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Arkansas State opened their season with an 80-75 win over Akron on Monday. The Red Wolves were -5.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>Arkansas State led 40-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. They’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Arkansas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 57.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-29 from three-point range.</p> <p>Joseph Pinion led the way, hitting 4-of-5 threes and shooting 83.3% overall in 22 minutes. Sharron Young also made a big impact in limited time, scoring 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Defensively, Arkansas State gave up 75 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Red Wolves allowed 34 made field goals on 73 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Arkansas State's defense allowed 58% shooting, with 25 two-pointers made on 43 attempts. From three-point range, their opponents shot 30%, hitting 9 of 30 attempts. The Red Wolves sent their opponents to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 3 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Crimson Tide Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Alabama opened their season with a dominant 110-54 win over UNC Asheville on Monday. Playing at home, the Crimson Tide entered the game as -28.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>After leading 50-29 at halftime, Alabama turned up the heat, scoring 60 points in the 2nd half while holding the Bulldogs to just 25. The total points for the game were 164, just under the O/U line of 164.5.</p><p>Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 110 points while shooting 63.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70%, with a 71.4% success rate on two-pointers and 44.4% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Mark Sears led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 75% overall. Clifford Omoruyi was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and adding 8 rebounds. Alabama also connected on 26 free throws and dished out 21 assists.</p><p>Alabama's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 54 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 63% from the field. The Crimson Tide had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 71% of their two-point attempts, going 30/42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting clip. The opposition also got to the free-throw line 37 times, making 26 for 70%. Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The over/under line for Tuesday's Athletics vs. Angels matchup is currently at 8.5 runs, with the Angels being favored on the money line (-125). Oakland has lost three straight and is 29-52 overall, while the Angels are 4th in the AL West with a record of 31-46.</p>

<p>First pitch from Angel Stadium of Anaheim is set for 9:38 PM ET, and BSW is carrying this game on TV. Tuesday's pitching matchup features Mitch Spence for the Athletics and Tyler Anderson for the Angels.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline -125</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Tuesday, June 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics 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>Los Angeles cruised to a 5-1 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The Angels had a huge 1st inning, scoring two of their five runs. As for the Athletics, they scored their lone run in the 2nd inning. Heading into the game, the Angels were favored at -140.</p>

<p>Griffin Canning started for the Angels and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued one walk. On the other side, Luis Medina got the start for the Athletics and took the loss, going just three innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Angels were led by Taylor Ward, Luis Rengifo, Zach Neto, and Willie Calhoun, as they were the only four Angels hitters to have more than one hit. Ward and Neto each homered for Los Angeles.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 29-52, the Athletics are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 16 games. So far, they have gone just 6-15 in AL West matchups. Oakland is on a three-game losing streak, and they lost the first game of this series vs. the Angels.</p>

<p>On the road, the Athletics are 11-29 this season, compared to an 18-23 mark at home. As the underdog, the Athletics are 23-50 this season and 6-2 as the favorite. Oakland's overall series record is 8-16-1, and they are 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When it comes to covering the run line, the A's have been a better bet as the underdog, going 38-35 on the run line in those games. Their overall run line record is 40-41, and they are 20-20 on the run line in road games. They have a losing streak against the run line in road games, failing to cover in their last one, and have failed to cover in three straight games in which they were favored.</p><p>When the Oakland Athletics play, the over/under line is usually set lower than 8.5 runs. In fact, 63.0% of their games have had lower lines than that, with an average line of 8 runs. Their combined run average is 8.4, and their over/under record is 35-44. Currently, they are on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Mitch Spence gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Angels on the road. So far this season, he has made seven starts and 18 total appearances. Spence's record for the year is 4-3, and he comes in with an ERA of 3.86. Looking at his numbers, Spence has made two quality starts and is averaging 7.14 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight starts without taking a loss. Opponents are batting .246 off Spence this year.</p><p>So far this season, the Athletics have been one of the league's best home run-hitting teams, but they are batting just .221 as a team, which is 20th in the league. As a team, they are averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. However, they have been a little better at home, averaging 4 runs per game.</p>

<p>Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, and JJ Bleday are the Athletics' top home run hitters this season. Rooker has the most home runs on the team and is also 15th in the league in RBIs. Langeliers has 39 RBIs and is batting just .201. Miguel Andujar has been hot of late, batting .355 over his last eight games.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>At 31-46, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 12 games. Overall, they are 6-7 against other AL West teams. The Angels will be at home today, where they are just 13-25 this season.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has dropped four straight home games, with their overall home losing streak at four games. On the road, the Angels are 18-21 this season. So far, they are 2-4 as the favorite and 29-42 as the underdog. The Angels have an overall series record of 6-17-2 this year.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.2 runs per game. However, they lose by an average of 3.8 runs per game. The Angels are 43-34 against the run line this season, with a 19-19 record at home and a 24-15 record on the road. They are 1-5 against the run line as the favorite and 42-29 as the underdog.</p><p>The Angels are at home today against the Athletics, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Angels games this season is 9.1 runs per game, and their over/under record is 40-35. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Angels have a record of 18-16. Overall, 18 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 23.4% of their games this season.</p><p>Left-hander Tyler Anderson gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Athletics at home. So far this season, he has made 15 starts and has a record of 6-7 with a 2.48 ERA. Looking back at his last outing, Anderson took the loss, going seven innings and giving up one earned run on five hits. In that start, he gave up three home runs. Before that outing, he had gone three straight starts without giving up a homer. Anderson has a total of 10 home runs this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 3.91 walks compared to 6.01 strikeouts.</p>
<p>Los Angeles has not been a great offensive team this season, as they are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. As a team, the Angels are batting .236, and their on-base percentage of .302 is also below the league average.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Luis Rengifo is hitting .308, but he has yet to hit a home run during that stretch. For the season, he is batting .311. Taylor Ward is the team's top power threat, as his 13 homers are 12th in the league. However, he is batting only .241. Ward is also on a four-game hitting streak.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 6/25/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Cornhuskers game? Catch the action at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE, as the Cornhuskers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on B1G+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and the Cornhuskers are favored to win at home vs. the Bulldogs.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Cornhuskers.</li><li>Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like South Carolina State at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>South Carolina State is getting ready for their 15th game of the season and currently holds a 4-10 overall record. In their previous ten road games, which includes last year, South Carolina State went 0-10. Regarding the spread, South Carolina State has a current record of 6-3-1. In their last ten games, South Carolina State has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 14 games, South Carolina State has an over/under record of 6-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 152.4 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Bulldogs' games have averaged 158 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>The Bulldogs' offense finished with 75 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 71.7 points per contest. Davion Everett is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 10.4. Meanwhile, Wilson Dubinsky also brings a PPG average of 8.6 into the game.</p><p>The Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 271st nationally, allowing an average of 82.0 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.5 threes per game vs. Nebraska. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.3%.</p><h3>Will Nebraska Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Today marks the 13th game of the season for Nebraska, who currently have a 10-2 record. So far this season, all of the Cornhuskers' games have been away from home. Nebraska has a winning ATS record, currently sitting at 6-2-1. However, in their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 12 games, Nebraska has an over/under record of 4-5-0 with their games averaging a combined 139.2 points per game so far. The Cornhuskers' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 137 points per game.</p><p>Against Kansas State, the Nebraska had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 76.5 points per game. They scored 62 points and posted a field goal percentage of 34.7% in the game. On the offensive front, the Cornhuskers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 206th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 178th in terms of percentage and 47th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Nebraska's defense has been playing well, ranking 84th nationally, with 66.7 points allowed per game. In today's game, the Nebraska defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 46 points.</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Buccaneers and Tigers game? Catch the action at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144 points, with Clemson being favored by -21.5 over Charleston Southern.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Charleston Southern at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Buccaneers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Records</h3> 
<p>Charleston Southern finished last season with a 7-20 record, including a 6-11 mark in Big South play. At home, they went 4-7, with an average scoring margin of -5.6 points per game. On the road, they posted a 3-13 record, losing by an average of 13.8 points per game.</p> 
<p>Against the spread, the Buccaneers were 11-14, with an 8-7 record in road games. They were 2-1 straight-up when favored and went 1-1 ATS in those games. As underdogs, they were 5-19 straight-up and 10-13 ATS. Their over/under record was 8-17-2, with their games averaging 138.5 points compared to an average O/U line of 142.9 points.</p><p>Last season, Charleston Southern averaged 67.6 points per game, ranking 104th in possessions per game with 63.5. They struggled with shooting efficiency, finishing 348th in both field goal percentage (41%) and effective field goal percentage (47%). Their two-point shooting was particularly challenging, ranking 379th at 46%. From beyond the arc, they made 6.9 threes per game on 21 attempts, shooting 33% from deep.</p> <p>Looking ahead, the Buccaneers return two key players. Forward Taje' Kelly averaged 14.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game last season, while guard RJ Johnson led the team with 14.8 points and 3.1 assists per game. Their contributions will be crucial as Charleston Southern aims to improve offensively.</p><p>Charleston Southern allowed 73.7 points per game last season, ranking 220th in the nation. Opponents shot just 28.2% from three-point range against them, placing the Buccaneers 52nd in the country in three-point defense. They also allowed 18.3 free throws per game, ranking 165th nationally.</p> <p>In terms of creating turnovers, Charleston Southern averaged 3.8 steals per game, ranking 370th in the nation. They also averaged 3 blocked shots per game, placing them 248th nationally.</p><h3>Do the Tigers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Clemson Tigers Records</h3> 

<p>Clemson finished last season with a 21-11 overall record, going 11-10 in ACC play. At home, they posted a 14-5 record with an average scoring margin of +8.7 points per game. On the road, they went 7-6, with a +2.3 points per game margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Tigers were 16-14, including a 9-4 mark on the road. As the favorite, they went 17-8 straight-up but were 10-13 ATS. They were 6-1 ATS as the underdog. Their games averaged 148.7 points, and their over/under record was 17-15-0.</p><p>Clemson averaged 77.4 points per game last season, ranking 149th in possessions per game with 66.2. The Tigers shot 46% from the field, placing 89th nationally, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% ranked 74th. They made 8.3 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>Forward Myles Foster, who averaged 12.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game last season, returns for Clemson. Guard Jaeden Zackery also returns after posting 11.6 points and 4.2 assists per game last year.</p><p>Last season, Clemson allowed 71.3 points per game, ranking 149th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.7% from beyond the arc, placing the Tigers 312th in 3-point defense. They gave up 18.4 free throws per game, ranking 173rd nationally.</p> <p>Clemson averaged 4.5 steals per game, ranking 349th in the country. They were more effective in blocking shots, averaging 3.9 per game, which was 97th in the nation.</p>

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Friday's interleague matchup between the Reds and Rays is set to get started at 6:50 PM ET from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. The Reds are 49-53 and have won two straight, and they are starting Nick Lodolo. Shane Baz is starting for the Rays, and they are slight money line favorites (-114).</p>

<p>The over/under line for Friday's game is currently at 7.5 runs, and BSOH is carrying the TV coverage for this one. Cincinnati is -105 on the money line compared to the Rays at -114. </p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline -105</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Friday, July 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds 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>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Braves, closing out their series with a 9-4 win. After allowing one run to the Braves in the bottom of the first, the Reds responded with four runs of their own. Cincinnati went on to add another three runs in the 3rd inning.</p>

<p>Starting for the Reds was Frankie Montas, who picked up the win. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on 10 hits. Jake Fraley had a big game at the plate, going 3/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Cincinnati is 49-53 overall and trails the Brewers by 10 games in the NL Central. The Reds are 4th in the division and have gone 12-14 in divisional matchups. They are on a two-game winning streak, and their two most recent wins came in the final two games of their series vs. the Braves.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds are 25-28 this year, and they are just above .500 at 24-25 on the road. As the road favorite, the Reds have gone 7-3 this year, and they are 25-22 when favored overall. As for their overall series record, the Reds are 12-18-3 this year.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid team to bet on the run line this season, going 55-47 overall. Their road run line record is even better at 32-17, and they've covered the run line in two straight games. They've been a better bet on the run line as the underdog this season, going 34-21, compared to 21-26 as the favorite.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are on the road today against the Tampa Bay Rays. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their average over/under line of 9 runs. The Reds have played 83 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, and their over/under record for the season is 46-52. Their games have had an average combined run total of 8.6 runs per game.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending left-hander Nick Lodolo to the mound today vs. the Rays. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 8-3 with an ERA of 3.51. Lodolo most recently faced the Nationals on July 20th, where he finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he gave up four earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work. Lodolo has not taken a loss since June 23rd. One issue for him has been the long ball, as he has given up 10 homers this season. Looking at his numbers, Lodolo has a WHIP of 1.12 and opponents are batting .213 off him this season.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been on a tear for the Reds, hitting .357 over his last seven games with three homers. For the season, he is batting .262 with 18 homers and 45 RBIs. Cruz is currently on an 11-game hitting streak. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also near the top of the Reds' home run leaderboard, with Steer having 15 homers and Candelario at 16.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. Their team batting average is just 20th in the league at .231. So far, they have been a better home run hitting team than average, but they are just 15th in slugging percentage.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Blue Jays, the Rays closed out the series with a 13-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -106 on the money line. It was a big first inning for the Rays, as they scored their first run of the game and added another three runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Taj Bradley put together a good start for the Rays, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out seven Blue Jays batters. Brandon Lowe was hot at the plate, going 4/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Tampa Bay is 52-51 overall and trail the Orioles by 9.5 games in the AL East. So far, they have gone just 16-21 in divisional games. The Rays are at home today, where they are 27-27 this year. They have been slightly better on the road, going 25-24.</p>

<p>The Rays have won two straight games as the underdog, and they are 24-25 as the underdog overall. As the favorite, Tampa Bay is 28-26 this year. They have an overall series record of 18-12-3, and they took two of three from the Blue Jays in their most recent series.</p><p>The Rays have been a good run line bet on the road this season, going 29-20. They have a run line record of 20-34 at home. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.8, while it's -3.9 in losing games. They have covered the run line in two straight games as the underdog.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are playing host to the Cincinnati Reds today, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Rays games this season is 8.5 runs, and their over/under record is 50-48. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 16-13. Overall, 67.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Shane Baz will be making his third start of the season for the Rays, and it will be his first home start. In his first two outings, he has a no-decision in each. Baz went 3 1/3 innings in his first start, giving up 4 hits and 5 walks. His last time out, he went 4 1/3 innings and struck out 5.</p><p>Over the past eight games, Randy Arozarena has gone 9/27 with three homers and six RBIs. This has pushed his season average to just .211, but he is 2nd on the team with 15 homers. Brandon Lowe has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/26 with four homers in his last seven games.</p>

<p>Isaac Paredes has been the Rays' top run producer this season, with 55 RBIs, and he also leads the team with 16 homers. Yandy Diaz is 2nd on the team in RBIs (46) and is batting .273 for the season. Tampa Bay is hoping that their lineup can start to hit better, as they are just 26th in runs scored and are batting a combined .235.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 7/26/24

The Colorado Avalanche didn’t expect to find themselves down 2-0. The Dallas Stars probably didn’t expect to be up 2-0. But, we’ve come to expect the unexpected in 2020 and right now, it is the Avalanche that need to win four out of five over a Stars bunch that seems to be peaking at the right time.

Even still, there aren’t a lot of Stars believers as we head into Game 3 on Wednesday night. Colorado has taken all of the early money and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi"><strong>BetDSI Sportsbook</strong></a> has the Avalanche installed as a -140 favorite the night before the game. The total is 5.5, but that could be on the rise as well.

The Stars have gotten better goaltending and have gotten a lot more from their offense through the first two games of the series. Dallas has outscored Colorado 7-2 at even strength. Colorado has 39 scoring chances to Dallas’s 33, but Dallas has had 17 high-danger chances to 16 for the Avs. In other words, Dallas is getting the higher-quality looks and has done an incredible job to keep Colorado from getting to the areas that matter the most.

The Avs lost Philipp Grubauer to injury in Game 1 and Pavel Francouz was forced to step in. Grubauer allowed three goals on 10 shots in before exiting the postseason. Francouz has allowed six goals on 46 shots. For the regular season, Francouz actually outplayed Grubauer. He had a .923 SV% and a 2.41 GAA to go with his 13.06 goals saved above average mark. Grubauer had a .916 SV% with a 2.63 GAA and a 6.48 GSAA.

The difference between Francouz and Grubauer has likely been overvalued in media circles, but some in betting circles may prefer the 29-year-old to the 28-year-old. Francouz did not play well in Game 2, but his body of work during the regular season suggests that he should be just fine.

Somebody who has played well to this point is Anton Khudobin. While Ben Bishop’s ceiling is higher than that of Khudobin’s, the difference between the two has been nominal at best to this point. Khudobin has stopped 66 of 71 shots in the first two games and backstopped his bunch to a 2-0 lead.

Eight different goal scorers have lit the lamp for the Stars. Alexander Radulov has three goals and the rest of them have one goal each. The most amazing thing about this series for the Stars is how they’ve cashed in their chances 5-v-5. Only the Detroit Red Wings scored fewer goals 5-v-5 than the Stars during the regular season, but Dallas has found an offensive resurgence in the playoffs. They scored 14 goals 5-v-5 in the series against Calgary.

The Stars have played really well through their two series. Maybe they simply found something that works. They outchanced Calgary 137-100 at 5-v-5 in the first round and had a 53-37 edge in high-danger chances. The fact that they’ve played with Colorado is a testament to how much their offense has suddenly improved.

Dallas has already scored five high-danger goals in the series. That’s as many as they had in six games against Calgary. Colorado needs to figure things out and do so in a hurry. Their top players have shown up in Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen to combine for 11 points in the series and all five of Colorado’s goals, but the depth forwards and the defensemen are getting torched.

The concerning thing for Colorado is that they had the last change in the first two games, got the matchups that they wanted, and their bottom six forwards still buried them. How will they hide them in these two games when Dallas has the last change?

We’ll have to wait and see, but the line move is probably right here on Colorado. This is a circle the wagons game. They’ll have to step it up and play better. They were up 2-0 in Game and gave up two power play goals and then fell apart even further as the period went along. They’ll likely show more resilience here in Game 3.

<strong>Pick: Colorado Avalanche (-140)</strong>
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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-225) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (+187) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Kings (5-3) are favored by 5.5 points over the Clippers (4-4) at the Golden 1 Center. The over/under line for this game is 224.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be televised on NBCS.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-98 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Los Angeles Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Clippers evened their record at 4-4 with a 110-98 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as 1.5-point favorites and covered the spread with a 12-point victory. The total points for the game were 208, falling short of the 215-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 27-24 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Clippers took control by winning the 2nd quarter 27-24 and dominating the 3rd quarter 33-17. Heading into the 4th with an 84-68 lead, they held off a late push from the 76ers, who outscored them 30-26 in the final period.</p><p>Norman Powell's 26 points and 6 threes on 75% shooting from deep led the Clippers to a win over the 76ers, as he shot 80% from the field overall. The Clippers hit 12 threes at a 42.9% clip and finished with a 56.9% field goal percentage.</p> <p>James Harden added 18 points, with 12 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Ivica Zubac contributed 15 points on 77.8% shooting. Derrick Jones scored 14, and Amir Coffey added 11, with 6 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 30 points in the 4th quarter, the Clippers' defense held the 76ers to just 98 points on Wednesday, including a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed only 17 points. The Clippers limited the 76ers' three-point shooting, giving up just 7 made threes on 28% shooting.</p> <p>Philadelphia went to the free-throw line 19 times, making 11. The Clippers grabbed 21 defensive rebounds but allowed 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 12 steals and 1 block in the game.</p><h3>Will the Kings Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 5-3 on the season with a 122-107 win over the Raptors on Wednesday. Sacramento, playing at home, was favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 229 fell short of the 237.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 93-89 going into the 4th quarter, the Kings held the Raptors to 14 points while scoring 33. A key moment was a 12-0 run that extended their lead from 109-102 to 121-102.</p><p>DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 27 points in their win over the Raptors, shooting 52.4% from the field and hitting 2 threes at a 50% rate. Keegan Murray added 22 points and 12 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes despite shooting 37.5% from deep. De'Aaron Fox contributed 21 points, though he struggled from the field, shooting just 29.4% and hitting 25% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Kings made 10 threes as a team, shooting 28.6% from long range, but finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.7%. DeRozan scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Murray added 12 points in the 1st.</p><p>Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they gave up 39 points, the Kings' defense held strong in the 4th, allowing just 14 points to secure the win. They also had a solid 2nd quarter, giving up only 21 points. Overall, Sacramento allowed 107 points on 48% shooting from the Raptors.</p> <p>The Kings did a great job defending the three, holding Toronto to 10 made threes on 29% shooting. They also sent the Raptors to the line just 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

The <b>Brooklyn Nets</b> have played the first two games of their Eastern Conference semi-final series against the <b>Milwaukee Bucks</b>, for all intents and purposes, without James Harden.

The perennial All-Star, who functions as their point guard, played 43 seconds of Game 1 and then had to leave due to a hamstring strain. He missed Game 2 and now it's been announced that he will be out on Thursday, which perhaps the Bucks can use to gain some ground in the series, now that it returns to their home floor at 7:30 PM ET.

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In the first game, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, but his teammates did not contribute a whole lot. The Bucks made just six of their 30 attempts from downtown. And the bench was slowed down by Brooklyn's defensive scheme, which was designed to take away those perimeter shots.

In order to compensate for the loss of Harden, the Nets turned to Mike James, who got a lot more playing time than usual (30 minutes). Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined for 54 points, and Blake Griffin hit four treys.

Following up that 115-107 victory, the Nets blew Milwaukee out of the gym in Game 2, jumping out to a 36-19 first quarter lead and never looking back. The final score was 125-86, and the Bucks had another tough game from long range, going 8 for 27.

That sets the stage for Game 3, where the Bucks are laying some points in the Fiserv Forum:

<b>Milwaukee Bucks -3 (-108)
Brooklyn Nets +3 (-112)</b>

Over 235 points -110
Under 235 points -110

After two games, there isn't such a big gap in terms of shooting from the field (Nets 49.5%, Bucks 44.3%). But the difference lies in what they have done from beyond the three-point arc. While the Nets have made 44.4%, led by Joe Harris, the league's top sharpshooter, who's gone 8-for-16, Milwaukee is at 24.6%. And they take a lot of triples, making just below 39% for the regular season.

A couple of things stand out in particular. Khris Middleton has taken the most shots for Milwaukee, and he's just 30%. Giannis has gone two of 10 from the free throw line, and that would be a big factor, since the Bucks have had only 18 free throw attempts aside from him.

The story that has come out is that the Nets had the free throw timer on in the first two games (NBA players have to theoretically release the ball within ten seconds of getting it) and that has been a "distraction" for him. But the NBA has ordered that timer "off," which doesn't matter much here with the Bucks at home.

Speaking of free throws, Brooklyn has taken only 16 of them in the first two games. Milwaukee is more of a finesse team, so they're not very physical with the Nets on defense. But they will have to do something about Griffin, who would be part of a "Big Four" if he was at his peak, but has come up big anyway. He hasn't taken a shot from the foul line, but he's got 25 points and 22 rebounds in two games.

He's an interesting focus as we talk about possible player props for this game, because Milwaukee has to do something to control him. Along those lines, I would move a little toward the "Under" in his Points+Rebounds+Assists prop at <b><a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener">BetOnline</a></b>. It looks like this

<b><u>Blake Griffin -- Points+Rebounds+Assists
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Over 20.5 (-114)
Under 20.5 (-114)

And what about Middleton, who has been snuffed out thus far? You'd almost have to think that he can come back strong, but what does that mean? Let's not forget that he has 18 rebounds and has shot 50.6% at home. But his P+R+A prop still represents something that is inflated:

<b>Over 33.5 (-110)
Under 33.5 (-118)</b>

As for the game itself, we recognize that the Nets have spent plenty of time playing without Harden this season. Still, their record in those situations -even counting these two playoff games - is 14-9, which is not awe-inspiring. And just four of those wins have come against playoff teams.

The Bucks are good enough to put things back together at home. And you can't count a coach like Mike Budenholzer out. He'll make the necessary adjustments. So we would <b>lay the</b> <b>points</b>.

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