The DraftKings salary board is truly something for this week’s John Deere Classic. The field is extremely weak, with only 13 players that have a spot in next week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush and only four of the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings. That’s how you get Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa as the most expensive players, with Matthew Wolff, Joaquin Niemann, and Kevin Streelman as the others in the $10,000 price group.

This will be quite a week in golf DFS, that’s for sure. A lot of the top players are playing the Scottish Open to get ready for The Open Championship, so we’re going to have to dig really, really deep to find some good candidates that qualify as value picks.

Salaries are from DraftKings.

<strong>Pat Perez ($7,500) – </strong>Even though TPC Deere Run is a par 71 coming in at well over 7,200 yards, big hitters have rarely dotted the leaderboard. Guys like Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson, and Steve Stricker have prevailed here. Why not a guy like Pat Perez? Perez ranks 169th in driving distance, which is anything but nice, but he makes up for it by being in the top 20 in SG: Putting. He’s also top 25 in SG: Around the Green. He’s 69th in driving accuracy, which is pretty nice. If you hit it straight, play from the short grass, and make putts, you can contend at TPC Deere Run. It’s the long hitters that go into the woods or the guys that three-putt a GIR that struggle here. Perez looks like a solid play this week at a very, very reasonable price.

<strong>Sam Ryder ($7,500) – </strong>Another $7,500 price tag makes the list this week with Sam Ryder. Ryder was second here last year and has made three of his last four cuts this season. He hasn’t finished higher than 34th, but he was dealing with an injury earlier in the season. When Ryder has been out there, he’s posted some pretty decent stats, as he ranks in the top 50 in par 4 scoring, par 5 scoring, SG: Approach, SG: Putting, Birdie or Better, and Bogey Avoidance. He’s in the top 100 in driving distance and the top 80 in driving accuracy. In a field with a lot of inconsistent players, Ryder’s stats suggest more consistency than we’ve seen from him in recent weeks and he’s a pretty good play here as far as I’m concerned.

<strong>Sepp Straka ($7,300) – </strong>Speaking of consistency, Sepp Straka hasn’t had a lot of it. But, he’s a guy that has a lot of talent and we’ve seen players like that make a push up the standings here in recent weeks or get more notoriety in their first or second years. Straka is a big hitter, one of the biggest in this tournament, as he ranks 36th in driving distance. He’s just outside the top 100 in accuracy, but a lot of guys are far worse than him in that department. Straka has had problems putting, but he’s 65th in SG: Tee to Green and 46th in SG: Off the Tee. He’s 41st in SG: Approach. These greens are gettable, so hopefully he’ll give himself some makeable birdie putts this week and maybe have a few eagle cracks with that length.

<strong>Johnson Wagner ($7,200) – </strong>A punt with potential this week is Johnson Wagner. Wagner has only made nine of 14 cuts this season, but he played well last week in the 3M Open. Wagner played four rounds under 60 and ranked top 10 in SG: Putting. He’s got three top-25 finishes this year and he has played exceptionally well at TPC Deere Run in the past. Wagner was 16th last year after a missed cut in 2017. From 2014-16, Wagner was seventh, fifth, and fifth. Wagner hasn’t won an event since 2012, but his career wins are at Mayakoba and the Sony Open in Hawaii. Those are events that older guys that don’t hit the ball all that far can win. Wagner is 33rd in driving accuracy and 23rd in SG: Putting this season. That’s a good way to be in the hunt at the John Deere and I’d fully expect him to be up there this week.

<strong>Luke Donald ($7,000) – </strong>Look, I know what you must be saying. Luke Donald has not played well this season at all. The former No. 1’s best days are very much in the past. But, let’s look at the situation here. There is a ton at stake for Donald. If he can somehow be the highest top-five finisher without a berth in The Open Championship, he would get one. He also ranks 181st in FedEx Cup points. He missed the FedEx Cup Playoffs last season. He really needs a big effort in this event. It would be a surprise to see him play the alternate events that are coming up, but he doesn’t have an invite to Royal Portrush and isn’t in the WGC-FedEx St. Jude either. This is the type of course for an old man like Donald to make a run. That’s not to say that he will, but simply to say that turning back the clock might not be as hard as it seems. He hasn’t played this event in at least the last 10 years, so it’s pretty clear how serious he is.

Free DFS Golf Picks: The 2019 John Deere Classic

<p>Looking to win big? The Wolf Pack and Aggies face off at 9:00 ET on MWN. The Aggies are hosting the game at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT. The over/under for this Mountain West conference contest is set at 149 points, with Utah State being favored by -6 at home against Nevada.</p><h3>NEVADA WOLF PACK VS UTAH STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah State Aggies -6</p><p>This game will be played at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will Utah State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wolf Pack Have What it Takes in Logan?</h3><p>So far this season, Nevada has been much better at home than on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +18.6 points per game compared to just +0.3 on the road. In fact, they have lost their last three road games.</p>

<p>This season, Nevada has been the underdog in four games, going 2-2 in those contests. Overall, they are 17-5, including a 4-4 record in Mountain West Conference games. In their most recent game, they defeated San Jose State by a score of 90-60.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Nevada has gone 2-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wolf Pack are 4-6 ATS. On the road this year, Nevada has an ATS mark of 6-4 and their ATS record over their last 3 road games is 0-3.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Nevada is 9-13 and today's line of 149 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143.6). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 145 points.</p><p>Nevada recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 90 points against San Jose State. This output exceeded their season average of 76.5 points per game. Jarod Lucas is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.3 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Kenan Blackshear brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>So far this season, the Nevada defense has been performing well, ranking 50th in the country at 66.3 points allowed per contest. Nevada's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the San Jose State offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 60 points.</p><h3>Can the Aggies Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah State is 10-0 at home this season, and they are 16-0 when favored. They are favored by six points against Nevada, and their average scoring margin at home is +15.6.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Aggies are 10-0, and they are coming off an 81-67 loss to San Diego State. So far, they have an overall record of 19-3.</p><p>Utah State has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 12-7. At home, they have an ATS record of 7-3 and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last three home games. As the favorite, the Aggies have a record of 11-5 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Utah State's over/under record for the season is 12-7 and their games have averaged 149.8 points. Today's over/under line of 149 is similar to their average OU line of 144.4. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 154 points scored.</p><p>In their latest game, Utah State offense put up 67 points against San Diego State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41% and made 6 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Great Osobor who comes into today's matchup averaging 19. Ian Martinez also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.7.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 94th rank in the nation, allowing 69.0 points per game. In their most recent game, the Utah State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as San Diego State knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 81 points.</p>

Nevada Wolf Pack vs Utah State Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seminoles versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston, TX. Florida State is favored by -10 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS RICE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rice Owls +10</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Center (Houston) at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Rice pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Seminoles Secure a Win at Houston?</h3><h3>Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Seminoles opened their season with a 74-62 win over Northern Kentucky on Monday. Playing at home, Florida State entered the game as 8-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Florida State led 43-31 at halftime and matched Northern Kentucky's 31 points in the second half. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 146.5-point over/under line.</p><p>Florida State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, with a strong 58.5% shooting on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 22 threes for 18.2%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Seminoles connected on 14 of 18 attempts, good for 77.8%. They recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 14 assists. Josh Dilling led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 35.7% overall and 18.2% from three. Taylor Bol Bowen and Jamir Watkins each added 17 points, with Watkins also contributing 4 rebounds and 1 assist.</p><p>Florida State's defense held their opponent to 62 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Seminoles gave up 24 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, which translates to 58% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Florida State's defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 77%.</p><h3>Will Rice Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>Rice Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rice picked up a 77-70 win over FIU on Tuesday, November 5th. Playing at home, the Owls were -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Rice led 38-27 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Rice put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, going just 6-for-24 (25%) from three-point range.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Owls connected on 60.5% of their attempts, making 23 of 38. They recorded 16 assists, with Trae Broadnax leading the way with 6, and Jayden Brewer adding 4. Brewer and Dashon Gittens each scored 18 points, while Caden Powell went a perfect 7-for-7 from the field, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Rice's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Owls struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 64% (18/28) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rice's defense held their opponent to 25% shooting (6/24). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 23 free throws (60%). The Owls also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Florida State Seminoles vs Rice Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>The college basketball betting action goes on Friday, February 18, 2022, with the Horizon League battle from Athletics Center O’rena in Rochester, Michigan, so here’s the best Wright State vs. Oakland betting pick.&nbsp;</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, Oakland is a 4-point home favorite with a total of 148.0 points. The Golden Grizzlies seek revenge for a 75-64 defeat at the Raiders on February 5.</p>



<h2 id="wright-state-lost-two-games-in-a-row">Wright State lost two games in a row      </h2>



<p>The Wright State Raiders fell to 15-12 straight up and 10-16 ATS on the season following a 75-71 defeat to Northern Kentucky this past Sunday. It was their second loss in a row, as the Raiders upset their fans as 6-point home favorites.</p>



<p>Wright State trailed the Norse by double digits for most of the game. The Raiders made only 37.3% of their field goals, while junior forward Grant Basile led the way with 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field. Basile, who’s averaging 17.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, also had nine boards, a couple of steals, and a block.</p>



<p>The Raiders are now sitting at the fourth spot of the Horizon League standings with a 12-6 record. They score 104.8 points per 100 possessions (132<sup>nd</sup> in the nation) and surrender 107.4 in a return (271<sup>st</sup>). Wright State is No. 203 in the KenPom rankings and No. 219 in the NCAA NET Rankings.</p>



<h2 id="oakland-eyes-its-third-straight-victory">Oakland eyes its third straight victory      </h2>



<p>The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (18-8; 13-11 ATS) are coming off a comfortable 75-59 victory to Detroit Mercy this past Sunday. The Grizzlies recorded their second straight win and easily covered a 7.5-point spread to put an end to their seven-game ATS losing streak.</p>



<p>Oakland erased a 15-point first-half deficit, limiting the Titans to 33.9% shooting from the field. Senior forward Jamal Cain went off for 32 points and 12 rebounds, while junior guard Jalen Moore posted a double-double of 13 points and 11 assists.</p>



<p>The Golden Grizzlies are now laying at the second spot of the Horizon League standings, one game off the top-seeded Cleveland State. They score 104.2 points per 100 possessions (146<sup>th</sup>) and allow 101.8 to their opponents (150<sup>th</sup>). Oakland is No. 141 in the KenPom rankings and No. 131 in the NCAA NET Rankings.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Wright State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>9-1 ATS in the last ten games against Oakland&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>4-2 ATS in the last six games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Oakland:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-7 ATS in the last eight games overall&nbsp;</li><li>1-6 ATS in the last seven outings as favorites&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-wright-state-vs-oakland-pick">Wright State vs. Oakland Pick</h2>



<p>The Raiders have owned the Golden Grizzlies over the last few years, going 9-1 SU and ATS in their previous ten encounters. Oakland blew an 8-point second-half lead in that 75-64 defeat at Wright State a couple of weeks ago, as the Grizzlies scored only five points in the final seven minutes.</p>



<p>The Golden Grizzlies hold a slight edge on the defensive end in this matchup, but the Raiders should have enough depth to keep it close for all 40 minutes. It’s a tough wager, especially with just four points on the table.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Wright State +4.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Both Oakland and Wright State play at a steady pace. The Golden Grizzlies record 68.4 possessions per 40 minutes (123<sup>rd</sup> in the nation), while the Raiders register 69.5 (75<sup>th</sup>). They could combine for more than 148 points, but I would ride the betting trends and take the under.</p>



<p>The previous three meetings between Wright State and Oakland have gone under the total. Also, the under is 6-2 in Wright State’s last eight games overall and 3-1 in Oakland’s previous four.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 148.0 points at -110 &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Wright State vs. Oakland Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/18/22

Two of the National Hockey League's most-penalized teams, the Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks face off at the SAP Center. This cross-continent matchup will get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7 and it can be caught live on NBC Sports California.
<h2>Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks Odds</h2>
Playing the role of favorite will be San Jose (-160), whereas Ottawa is an underdog offering moneyline odds of +140 and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 6 goals. If you want to play the game's total, you'll be looking at odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under.

San Jose is 29-38 straight up (SU) and has disappointed moneyline bettors to the tune of -9.5 units so far. That early-season winning percentage is a big slide from what the team managed during last year's regular season (46-36). Through 67 regular season matches, 37 of its games have gone under the total, while 27 have gone over and just three have pushed. Thus far, the team's 17-17 SU at home.

The Sharks have converted on just 16.2 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a figure that puts them in the bottom-5 overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked first overall, and they've successfully killed off 86.6 percent of all penalties.

As a collective unit, the Sharks have been called for penalties 4.0 times per game overall this season, and 3.4 per game over their last five at home. The team has been forced to kill penalties for just 7.5 minutes per game over their last 10 outings, in total.

Averaging 25.0 saves per game with a .898 save percentage, Martin Jones (17-23-2) has been the primary option in goal for the Sharks this season. If head coach Bob Boughner decides to rest him, however, the team may roll with Aaron Dell (12-19-19 record, .907 save percentage, 2.94 goals against average).

Timo Meier and Brent Burns will each be focal points for the Sharks. Meier (44 points) has tallied 21 goals and 23 assists and has recorded multiple points on nine separate occasions this year. Burns has 12 goals and 32 assists to his credit and has notched a point in 33 contests.

Ottawa has lost 12.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year and is currently 24-44 straight up (SU). 37 of its outings have gone over the total, while 30 have gone under the total and just one has pushed. As the away team, the Senators are 6-25 SU.

The Senators have converted on just 14.9 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that's ranked 30th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 24th overall and it's successfully killed off 77.1 percent of all opponent power plays.

Ottawa's skaters have been penalized 3.9 times per game this season, and 3.2 per game over their past five match ups. The team's had to defend opponent power plays just 7.4 minutes per game over their last five outings.

Craig Anderson (.899 save percentage and 3.34 goals against average) has been the main option in goal for Ottawa. Anderson is averaging 26.6 saves per game and has 10 wins, 22 losses, and two OT losses to his credit.

For the visiting Senators, much of the offense will run through Connor Brown (16 goals, 26 assists) and Brady Tkachuk (20 goals, 21 assists).
<h3>Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks Free Picks</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Prediction:</a> SU Winner – Sharks, O/U – Over
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes

Ottawa is 1-5 in games decided by a shootout this season while San Jose is 2-1 in shootouts.

Four of Ottawa's last five outings have gone over the total.

This game features two of the more physical defenses in the league. Ottawa skaters have accounted for the most hits in the league (28.0 per game) and the Sharks have handed the 11th-most (22.2).

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Ottawa Senators vs. San Jose Sharks Game Pick 3/7/20

The American League Central Division was won by somebody other than the Cleveland Indians for the first time since 2015. The Minnesota Twins put it all together, won 101 games, and outlasted the Indians, who limped to the finish line with five straight losses to end the season. The eight-win gap between the two teams really wasn’t that big, as Cleveland and Minnesota were actually tied for the top spot as late in the season as August 11. The Twins led by as many as 11.5 games on June 2.

When all was said and done, Minnesota had 101 wins and Cleveland had 93 and that was that. The Indians were the team with the most wins ever to miss the Wild Card Game in its current format dating back to 2012 and the Twins went on to lose to the Yankees.

Perception matters a lot in the betting markets for the AL Central. The Twins got better by adding Josh Donaldson, Kenta Maeda, and several others. The Chicago White Sox got better by signing Yasmani Grandal, Gio Gonzalez, Dallas Keuchel, and by welcoming Luis Robert and eventually guys like Nick Madrigal and Michael Kopech to the fold. The Indians? Well, they signed Cesar Hernandez and Domingo Santana.

To further hurt the Indians in the court of public opinion, Mike Clevinger tore his meniscus and Carlos Carrasco found himself on crutches before the first Spring Training game.

The Twins are the clear favorite to repeat as the AL Central champs. The question is whether or not somebody else has a good enough chance to place a bet.

Here are the odds to win the AL Central per <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> as of February 20, 2020:

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/minnesota-twins-win-total-analysis/146/"><strong>Minnesota</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/minnesota-twins-win-total-analysis/146/"> Twins</a> -147</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/cleveland-indians-win-total-analysis/156/"><strong>Cleveland</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/cleveland-indians-win-total-analysis/156/"> Indians</a> +335</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/chicago-white-sox-win-total-analysis/157/"><strong>Chicago</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/chicago-white-sox-win-total-analysis/157/"> White Sox</a> +385</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/kansas-city-royals-win-total-analysis/151/"><strong>Kansas City</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/kansas-city-royals-win-total-analysis/151/"> Royals</a> +30000</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/detroit-tigers-win-total-analysis/153/"><strong>Detroit</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/detroit-tigers-win-total-analysis/153/"> Tigers</a> +42500</strong>

This will come as a shock to some, but we can effectively cross out the Royals and Tigers.

That leaves us with three contenders. The favored Twins in search of a repeat, the 2016-18 champion Indians, and a team that hasn’t made the playoffs or won the division since 2008. Decisions, decisions.

A line of -147 implies a little less than a 60% chance that the Twins win this division. Quite frankly, that looks low to me. The Indians could very well have the four best players in the division in Francisco Lindor, Jose Ramirez, Mike Clevinger, and Shane Bieber, but the supporting cast is lacking. Lindor, Ramirez, Clevinger, and Bieber could all end up in the top-20 in fWAR among position players and pitchers and yet the Indians are still +335. Isn’t that telling enough?

The White Sox have the makings of what could be a stellar offense with Yoan Moncada and Eloy Jimenez and Grandal and Robert, but they don’t have the pitching for a playoff push. The White Sox may make a big leap after last season’s 72-90 showing, but they are not ready to make a push at the division yet.

That leaves bettors with one question – Are the Indians good enough? Even as an Indians fan, I must reluctantly say no. The Twins are the play to win the Central Division here, though it is extremely tough to justify a -147 price tag for a seven-month hold on your money. There isn’t a ton of value here in this division with the odds-on favorite, but an implied probability of 59.5% does look a little bit low for those that just want to play on the value rather than focus on the hold of your money.

2020 AL Central Division Betting Odds & Prediction

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Dukes game? Catch the action at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on None. Princeton is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Princeton narrowly edged out Iona 81-80 on Monday, November 4th, in a home game. The Tigers were -12 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-37 at halftime, Princeton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Iona 44-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Princeton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 81 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, thanks in large part to their dominant two-point shooting, where they hit 76.7% (23/30) of their attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 26 threes, shooting 30.8%.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 50% (11/22) from the line. Xaivian Lee led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Adam Njie added 19 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Caden Pierce contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Princeton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 55% shooting from the field. They had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 76% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 30 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Princeton's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 8 of 26 three-point attempts. The opposing team also shot 50% from the free-throw line, converting 11 of 22 attempts. Princeton gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Duquesne Win at Home?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne dropped their season opener at home, losing 77-72 to Lipscomb on Monday. The Dukes were -3.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 149, just over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-34 at halftime, Duquesne outscored Lipscomb 38-36 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Jacob Ognacevic led Duquesne with 30 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field and 33.3% from three in their last game. Tre Dinkins added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Will Pruitt contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Dukes shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 30% of their threes (6/20) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.6% (10/19). Duquesne recorded 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Defensively, Duquesne allowed 77 points while their opponent shot 45% from the field, connecting on 28 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Dukes gave up 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Dukes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Duquesne allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

The Toyota Center in Houston, Texas will be abuzz this weekend with UFC 247 and a main event of Jon “Bones” Jones vs. Dominick Reyes for the light heavyweight championship. That is the last of 12 fights scheduled for Saturday’s card that also includes a title fight in the women’s flyweight division between Valentina Shevchenko and Katlyn Chookagian.

We’ll be breaking down all 12 fights for you with assistance from the odds at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes</strong> </a>and we’ll be taking a little bit deeper of a look at the five fights that make up the main card. Action can be seen on UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+ for the early prelims, ESPN for the primary prelims, and then PPV for the main card.

A few changes have taken place recently with the card. Jimmie Rivera and Marlon Vera was taken off with an injury to Rivera. Also, Dhiego Lima was bumped from the card with injury and his place has been taken by Kalinn Williams against Alex Morono.

We start in the featherweight division with Austin Lingo and Youssef Zalal at 145 pounds. Lingo is a -210 favorite with +175 on the takeback for Zalal. Both fighters are new to the UFC, but they were in LFA together. They never wound up fighting each other, but will get the chance here at UFC 247. Zalal has lost two of his last three fights, while Lingo comes in perfect. We could see a stoppage winner here with five stoppage victories out of seven total wins for each fighter. That may be the way to go when round props open.

Andre Ewell is now a -120 favorite over Jonathan Martinez in the bantamweight division. Ewell is coming off of a loss to Marlon Vera with a third-round knockout in what was a very vicious fight between the two combatants. That was Ewell’s second loss in his last three fights. He is 2-2 in UFC since making the leap from CES. Martinez is 2-1 with back-to-back wins over Liu Pingyuan and Wuliji Buren. Sharper money has spoken in this fight on Ewell, but the better look is over 2.5 when round props open. Ewell has been stopped in those two losses, but both came late in the third round.

Domingo Pilarte is -130 and Journey Newson is +110 as the Fight Pass portion of the card wraps up. Pilarte lost his official UFC debut in July after performing on the Dana White Contender Series nearly a year prior. Newsom also lost his UFC debut to Ricardo Ramos back in June. It has been a bit of a long layoff for these two fights, so cage rust could be a factor. Newsom got caught with a couple spinning elbows in the Ramos loss. It’s fair to wonder if Pilarte has that type of trick in his bag. The underdog may be worthy of a look here.

To ESPN we go for the next part of the prelim card. Miles Johns puts his 10-0-0 record on the line against Mario Bautista. Johns is -140 to stay unblemished. He won his debut fight in the UFC over Cole Smith back in September, but it was in a split decision. Bautista is one up and one down in his UFC career with a loss to Cory Sandhagen and a unanimous decision win over Jin Soo Son. Johns is giving up a little bit of height and reach here and Bautista is the more active striker. The underdog looks interesting here as well, so long as this fight stays upright.

Kalinn Williams faces long odds on short notice against Alex Morono in the welterweight division. Williams is +250 with Morono at -300. Williams has an impressive 9-1 record, but this is a massive step up in class to take on a very experienced UFC opponent. Morono is actually in a nice groove with three straight wins. Keep Morono in mind as a parlay piece.

The ladies take center stage for the first time as Andrea Lee lays a big -340 price against Lauren Murphy. Murphy’s +280 may not be high enough to consider the underdog here. Murphy came off of the shelf after 14 months off to knock out Mara Romero Borella, but she is definitely taking a big step up in class here and Lee needs a bounce back effort after the loss to Joanne Calderwood. Lee and Morono are two good open parlay pieces to put together and keep in mind for the round props.

Antonio Arroyo is +110 with Trevin Giles -130 on the comeback with the last fight before the main card. Arroyo was a two-time fighter on Dana White’s Contender Series before getting his shot on an official UFC card against Andre Muniz. He lost that fight by unanimous decision. Now he gets another crack, but with Giles, who has lost two straight fights, but would seem to be an upgrade. Giles has lost both fights by submission, so he needs a lot of work with his takedown defense, but he also fought more experienced guys in Zak Cummings and Gerald Meerschaert. Arroyo isn’t as experienced. That should give Giles a better chance.

<strong>Ilir Latifi (+205) vs. Derrick Lewis (-245)</strong>

Let’s see how this goes for Ilir Latifi. The Stockholm native is making the move up to heavyweight at age 36. The weight cut had to be tough for him, so now he’ll try his fortunes as one of the shortest heavyweights in the division at 5-foot-10. We can throw out most everything that Latifi has done to this point as he steps up a weight class to face Derrick Lewis.

Lewis has a massive size advantage here of over 30 pounds, five inches, and a whole lot of reach. This is a bad first matchup for Latifi, unless he can find a way to take Lewis to the ground. His quicks probably aren’t what they used to be, though, at age 36. If this stays on the feet, it is Lewis’s fight to lose and that seems highly unlikely.

<strong>Pick: Derrick Lewis</strong>

<strong>Dan Ige (+115) vs. Mirsad Bektic (-135)</strong>

Dan Ige comes into this fight against Mirsad Bektic with a four-fight winning streak. Ige has beaten Kevin Aguilar, Danny Henry, Jordan Griffin, and Mike Santiago. Bektic has split his last four fights down the middle and lost his only fight in 2019 to Josh Emmett by first-round knockout. This is a tough fight because Ige is the guy trending up, but Bektic is likely the better fighter overall, despite what his most recent fight would suggest.

Ige would like this fight to stay upright. Bektic’s biggest advantage could be taking this thing down to the ground to get top control and grind out a decision victory. Ige has been the more active fighter lately with five fights since the start of 2018. Bektic hasn’t been fighting as much and it does seem like Ige has made some changes to his game to be more dangerous than he previously was. The dog intrigues me here.

<strong>Pick: Dan Ige</strong>

<strong>Justin Tafa (+205) vs. Juan Adams (-245)</strong>

This isn’t the best card that UFC has put out. Here is another heavyweight fight with a pretty big number between Justin Tafa and Juan Adams. Tafa lost his UFC debut in the first round to fellow debutant Yorgan De Castro, who does look like a decent prospect and will draw Greg Hardy on March 28 in Columbus.

Juan Adams’s time in the UFC hasn’t gone well either. He did win his first fight over Chris de la Rocha, but lost in unanimous decision to Arjan Bhullar and then got pummeled by Greg Hardy. Adams is still a big favorite here over Tafa with a little bit more UFC experience and a huge size advantage of five inches and quite a bit of reach. It has to be Adams here. Size advantages are a lot to overlook in the heavyweight division since it is so dependent on striking ability.

<strong>Pick: Juan Adams</strong>

<strong>Katlyn Chookagian (+700) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (-1100)</strong>

Not much needs to be said here. They are trying to do whatever they can to find a contender to go up against Valentina Shevchenko in the women’s flyweight division and they just can’t. Katlyn Chookagian won by unanimous decision twice in 2019, but she just isn’t a versatile enough fighter to beat Shevchenko. She’s primarily a striker and those can be dangerous for champions, not to mention Chookagian’s size advantage.

The thing is that Chookagian just doesn’t have enough power. She only has two knockouts in 13 career wins. That won’t get it done. She needs to knock Shevchenko out because she’s highly unlikely to win a decision. That just won’t happen.

<strong>Pick: Valentina Shevchenko</strong>

<strong>Dominick Reyes (+335) vs. Jon Jones (-420)</strong>

Is Jon “Bones” Jones on the verge of getting upset? He beat Anthony Smith by unanimous decision and then topped Thiago Santos by split decision. Now he fights unbeaten Dominick Reyes. Jones is more focused on trying to fight Stipe Miocic in hopes of following in Daniel Cormier’s footsteps. Is he going to take Reyes seriously in this fight? Does Reyes have enough to knock off Jones?

Only one guy has done that and it was Matt Hamill at the TUF 10 finale. Jones lost that fight by DQ. Nobody has ever actually beaten Jones. He beat Daniel Cormier, but popped a positive test and the fight was overturned. He even lost two points for an illegal knee in that fight against Smith and still won in unanimous fashion.

Reyes has fought a lot of the best guys that this division has to offer. He’s beaten Chris Weidman, Volkan Oezdemir, Ovince Saint Preux, and Jared Cannonier. The most recent performance for Jones was a dud. He was booed by the fans and didn’t show a whole lot of initiative.

There is a non-zero chance that Reyes pulls off the stunner here. He’s the best fighter Jones has faced in quite some time. As long as Jones is focused, though, he’s just too good for just about anybody else on the planet.

<strong>Pick: Jon Jones</strong>

UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes Betting Odds, Picks & Preview

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Flyers game? Catch the action at UD Arena in Dayton, OH, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Dayton as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dayton Flyers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northwestern opened their season with a dominant 90-46 win over Lehigh on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered as -16.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The combined points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>Northwestern took control early, leading 51-15 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 39 points and allowed 31, easing off defensively but still maintaining a strong offensive performance.</p><p>Northwestern's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 90 points on 54.5% shooting from the field. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-20, and shot 58.7% from inside the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.6%, and they dished out 22 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Luke Hunger added 15 points in just 15 minutes, shooting 70% overall. Jalen Leach contributed 12 points and 6 assists, while Nasir Whitlock chipped in 11 points despite going 0-for-4 from three-point range.</p><p>Northwestern's defense struggled, giving up 46 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 27 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 58% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern's opponents hit 9 of 20 shots, shooting 45%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, a 64% rate. Northwestern allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Dayton Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Dayton opened their season with a dominant 87-57 win over Saint Francis U on Monday. The Flyers, who were -22.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 137.</p> <p>Dayton led 40-28 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding the Red Flash to 29.</p><p>Dayton put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 63.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (8/32).</p> <p>The Flyers grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Zed Key and Jeremy Clayville each scored 14 points, with Clayville hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Malachi Smith added 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Dayton's defense held their opponent to 57 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field on 31/68 attempts. Inside the arc, the Flyers gave up 23/36 shooting, a 63% clip.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dayton limited their opponent to 8/32 shooting, just 25%. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws at a 68% rate. The Flyers allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northwestern Wildcats vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>The 2024 Houston Open, also known as the Fayez Sarofim &amp; Co, U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship, is an ATP 250 tournament on clay courts taking place at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston. It's one of three ATP events taking place this week alongside the Millennium Estoril Open and Grand Prix Hassan II in Morocco. The tournament is headlined by Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, who are among the five of eight Americans in the quarter-finals.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-early-rounds-recap">Early Rounds Recap</h2>



<p>While things have gone mostly as expected early in the week in Houston, there were a few upsets, including second seed Francisco Cerundolo losing his first match in the Round of 16 to Luciano Darderi, the world No. 73, who now faces American Marcos Giron in the quarter-finals. Fifth seed Christopher Eubanks also lost in the first round.</p>



<p>Shelton, the top seed in the tournament, earned a spot in the quarter-finals with a come-from-behind 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Zizou Bergs in the Round of 16. Tiafoe, the defending champion and fourth American to win the event in five years, beat Aussie James Duckworth in three sets in Round of 16.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-five-americans-headline-the-qfs">Five Americans Headline the QFs</h2>



<p>In addition to Shelton, Tiafoe, and Giron, Americans Brandon Naksahima and Michael Mmoh are also into the quarter-finals. Nakashima scored straight set victories over Duje Ajdukovic and Rinky Hijakta, while Mmoh, a wildcard entry, beat JP Varillas and Max Purcell in straight sets. The other three quarter-finalists are Darderi, Jordan Thompson, and Tomas Martin Etcheverry.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-marquee-matches">Marquee Matches</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ben-shelton-125-vs-brandon-nakashima-105">Ben Shelton (-125) vs. Brandon Nakashima (+105)</h3>



<p>Although he's the top seed in the tournament and the higher-ranked player, it's telling that Shelton is barely a betting favorite in his quarter-final match against Nakashima. He hasn't played to expectations this season after a breakthrough year in 2023 and needed three sets to beat Bergs, who is ranked outside the top-100. Nakashima, meanwhile, has lost just 10 games through two matches in Houston and looks to be a good upset pick.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-frances-tiafoe-180-vs-jordan-thompson-135">Frances Tiafoe (-180) vs. Jordan Thompson (+135)</h3>



<p>Like Shelton, Tiafoe hasn't exactly had a dream start to the 2024 season, but if there's ever a chance for him to turn his fortunes around it's in Houston, where he is the defending champion. Tiafoe is 8-7 this season and went 16-10 on clay courts during the last two seasons, while Thompson is just 6-15 on clay over the last four years. They've split their two prior meetings, with Thompson winning the most recent meeting in 2019, but expect Tiafoe to win Friday on clay courts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finals-prediction">Finals Prediction</h2>



<p>With five Americans in the quarter-finals, there's a strong possibility of an all-American final in Houston. Shelton may be the top seed, but his performance as of late doesn't exactly inspire much confidence. The path is clear for Tiafoe, who would have a favorable semi-final match-up as well if he can beat Thompson in the quarters.</p>



<p>Pick: Tiafoe def. Nakashima</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hilltoppers and Antelopes face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes are hosting the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -12.5 at home against Western Kentucky.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Western Kentucky at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hilltoppers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Western Kentucky dropped their season opener at home to Wichita State, losing 91-84 on Monday. The Hilltoppers, who were slight -1 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 43-38 at halftime, WKU scored 46 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Western Kentucky put up 84 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 39.7% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, but they made up for it by hitting 24 free throws at a 70.6% rate and grabbing 14 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Justin Hill led the way with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 57.1% from three. Babacar Faye added 28 points and 8 rebounds, while Don McHenry contributed 21 points, hitting 3 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Despite Western Kentucky holding their opponent to just 39% shooting overall, they still gave up 91 points in their last game. The Hilltoppers allowed 21 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, a 48% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Western Kentucky's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts, a 70% clip. The Hilltoppers also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Antelopes Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Grand Canyon opened their season with an 89-79 win over Cal State Fullerton on Monday. The Antelopes, who were -18.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the 140-point O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 47-45 at halftime, Grand Canyon tightened up defensively in the second half, holding Fullerton to 34 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>JaKobe Coles led the way for Grand Canyon with 26 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field in their latest game. Ray Harrison added 21 points, despite shooting just 41.7% overall and 20% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Kaleb Brown was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 3 of 4 from three-point range, finishing with 17 points. Donovan Oday contributed 12 points, though he struggled from the field, shooting 33.3% and missing his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 18/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon's opponents shot 32%, making 10 of 31 three-pointers. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 23 free throws for 71%. Grand Canyon also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

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<p>The Waves and Toreros are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Toreros will host the game at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Pepperdine is favored by -1.5 in this West Coast conference contest against San Diego. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>PEPPERDINE WAVES VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Toreros +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Orleans Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Toreros.</li><li>Not only will San Diego pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pepperdine Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Pepperdine will be looking to build off their 102-43 win over Pacific. On the season, the Waves are 13-19, including a 6-11 mark in West Coast Conference play. On the road, they are 3-10, and as the favorite, they are 9-4.</p>

<p>So far, the Waves have been favored in 13 of their 32 games, going 9-4 in those matchups. On the other hand, they are 2-15 as the underdog. This season, Pepperdine has an average scoring differential of -13.1 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Pepperdine has gone 9-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Waves are 6-4. On the road, Pepperdine is 4-9 vs. the spread this season and their last 3 road games ATS mark is 1-2.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Pepperdine is 15-13-2 and today's over/under line of 156.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (149.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>The Pepperdine offense is coming off a game where they scored 102 points against Pacific. They posted a field goal percentage of 60% and connected on 7 threes. The team's scoring leader is Michael Ajayi, who holds an average of 17.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Houston Mallette is averaging 14.6 points per game this season.</p><p>So far, the Waves' defense is ranked 245th in the country at 74.6 points per contest. The Pepperdine defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 43 points and allowed Pacific to connect on 7 threes.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for San Diego?</h3><p>San Diego will be looking to even up their record at home this season as they are 11-8 at home compared to 4-7 on the road. As the underdog, the Toreros have gone 8-13 this season. Their average scoring margin at home this season is -1.2 points per game.</p>

<p>San Diego is coming off a win in their last game, an 81-69 victory over Pacific. Over their last 10 games at home, the Toreros have gone 4-6. So far this season, they have gone 17-14 overall and 7-10 in West Coast Conference play.</p><p>As the underdog this season, San Diego has gone 10-11 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 8-11 and their last 10 home ATS mark is 3-6. Overall, the Toreros are 13-17 ATS this year.</p><p>San Diego's over/under record on the season is 18-12 and today's line of 156.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (149.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 152 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the San Diego offense tallied 81 points in a matchup against Pacific. Their field goal percentage for the game was 40.9%, and they made 9 threes. In terms of offense, the Toreros have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 258th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 112nd in percentage and 225th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Toreros' defense holds the 297th rank in the nation, allowing 77.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.6 threes per game vs. Pepperdine. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.4%.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Horned Frogs. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have TCU as the -17.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Even though we have TCU winning straight-up, we like Florida Gulf Coast at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Fort Worth Possible for the Eagles?</h3><h3>Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Florida Gulf Coast dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 73-64 to UNCG on the road. The Eagles entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, just over the pre-game O/U line of 135.</p> 

<p>FGCU found themselves in a 44-30 hole at halftime but showed resilience in the second half, outscoring UNCG 34-29. While they tightened up defensively, the Eagles couldn’t overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast managed just 64 points in their latest game, shooting 39.7% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 30 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Atwell and Kenyon Giles each contributed 17 points, with Atwell hitting 4 of 8 threes and Giles connecting on 5 of 11. Keeshawn Kellman added 15 points, shooting 75% from the field and making his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast's defense held their opponent to 73 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 33% from two-point range (10/30). However, they allowed 12 three-pointers on 31 attempts, with the opposition shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Florida Gulf Coast's opponent shot 85%, making 17 of 20 attempts. The Eagles also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Horned Frogs Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>TCU opened their season with a dominant 105-59 win over Florida A&M on Monday. Playing at home, the Horned Frogs were heavy favorites at -27.5 and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the over/under line of 146.</p> <p>TCU took control early, leading 59-22 at halftime. They added another 46 points in the second half while allowing 37 points to the Rattlers.</p><p>TCU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 105 points while shooting 54.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 30 from beyond the arc (46.7%) and shooting 60% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Horned Frogs dished out 29 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Vasean Allette led the way with 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Frankie Collins contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jace Posey knocked down 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Despite TCU's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Horned Frogs allowed a 54% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 41 of their 75 shots.</p> <p>TCU gave up 27 two-pointers on 45 attempts (60%) and 14 threes on 30 attempts (46%). They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws (56%).</p>

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Broncos and Waves game? Catch the action at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA, as the Waves hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. In this West Coast matchup, the Broncos are the betting favorite against the Waves. The over/under for the game is 148.5 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS PEPPERDINE WAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +3</p><p>This game will be played at Firestone Fieldhouse at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Waves.</li><li>Not only will Pepperdine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Broncos Offense Score Enough in Malibu?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, Santa Clara is favored by 3 points over Pepperdine. So far this season, the Broncos are 10-6 overall and 3-2 on the road. In their last game, Santa Clara defeated Loyola Marymount by a score of 68-57.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, the Broncos are 7-3 and have an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game on the road this season. So far, Santa Clara has been favored in seven of their 16 games and have a record of 4-3 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Santa Clara has an ATS record of 1-6 and an overall ATS mark of 5-9. On the road, the Broncos are 3-2 vs. the spread this year and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Santa Clara is 6-8. So far, their games have averaged 144.5 points per game. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (149.9). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 134 points.</p><p>The Santa Clara offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. Loyola Marymount. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.1% while connecting on 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Adama Bal, who is averaging 15.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Carlos Marshall Jr also maintains a PPG average of 14.3 heading into game.</p><p>At present, the Broncos' defense is nationally ranked 147th, allowing 71.4 points per game. So far, the Santa Clara defense is giving up an average of 9.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.1 times per game (642nd).</p><h3>Will Pepperdine Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Pepperdine comes into today's game as the underdog and will be looking to pull off the upset at home. So far this season, the Waves have an overall record of 7-9 and are 5-3 at home.</p>

<p>In their last game, Pepperdine faced off against Gonzaga and lost by a score of 86-60. Over their last 10 games at home, the Waves are 7-3 and have won their last two games at home.</p><p>When looking at Pepperdine's ATS record this season, they are currently 6-8. At home, their ATS mark is 5-3 and they have gone 2-0 ATS in their last three home games. However, their ATS record as the underdog is just 1-7 this year and they have gone 0-3 ATS as the underdog in their last three games.</p><p>Pepperdine's over/under record for the season sits at 5-8-1. For the year, the average over/under line in their games is 150.9 and their matchups have averaged 143.6 points. So far this season, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 148.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 0-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Pepperdine offense put up just 60 points vs. the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Overall, they are now averaging 71.4 points per game which is 302nd in the country. Houston Mallette led the scoring for the Waves, contributing 15 points. Additionally, Michael Ajayi chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Pepperdine defense is giving up an average of 71.2 points per contest. So far, the Pepperdine defense is giving up an average of 6.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12 times per game (556th).</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs Pepperdine Waves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Great Danes and Bulls game? Catch the action at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL, as the Bulls hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and the Bulls are favored to win at home against the Great Danes.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +10</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 2:00 ET on Friday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Albany at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Albany Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Albany is set to take the court for their 13th game of the season, with a current record of 7-5. When on the road, the Great Danes have a 2-5 record, while they are undefeated at home with a 3-0 record. Albany holds a winning record against the spread at 6-4. In their last ten games, Albany has covered the spread in 3 out of 4 matchups.</p><p>So far, Albany's games have averaged 148.1 points per game with the average over/under line being 143.7 points. Looking at the Great Danes' last three games, their over/under record is 1-1-1 with their games averaging 148 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Albany offense concluded with only 52 points against Drexel. Throughout the game, they made 4/22 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 31.3%. In terms of offense, the Great Danes have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 322nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 304th in percentage and 208th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Great Danes' defense is presently ranked 200th nationally, allowing an average of 73.6 points per contest. The Albany defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed Drexel to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Can the Bulls Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Today, South Florida, who is currently 5-4, will be playing against Albany. Looking back at their previous ten home games, South Florida has a 7-3 record at home, which includes last year. Currently sitting at 2-4 against the spread, South Florida has a sub-.500 ATS record. In their home games this season, South Florida is 2-2 ATS, and in their last ten home games, they hold a solid 6-3-1 ATS record.</p><p>South Florida's games have, on average, featured 135.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-6-0. Their average over/under line is currently 146.3 points so far. The Bulls' last five games have culminated with an average of 151 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the South Florida offense tallied 56 points in a matchup against Massachusetts. Their field goal percentage for the game was 27.3%, and they made 5 threes. Selton Miguel was the leading scorer for the Bulls, putting up 16 points. In addition, Sam Hines Jr. contributed 9 points.</p><p>At this time, the Bulls' defense is positioned 126th in the country, permitting 69.4 points per game. The South Florida defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed Massachusetts to connect on 4 threes.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs South Florida Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/23

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Bruins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (+119)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Ottawa?</h3><p>The Senators moved closer to .500 with a 3-0 road win over the Kraken, improving to 6-7-0. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals wasn’t threatened, with just 3 goals scored in the game.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette scoring first at 14:32 in the opening period. Brady Tkachuk added a goal in the second period, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Ottawa's offense was highlighted by Tim Stützle's 6th goal of the season, which came on an empty net. Earlier, Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period with his 7th goal, and Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second period. The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways.</p> <p>Tim Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. Michael Amadio earned his 2nd assist on Stützle’s empty netter, while Zack MacEwen got his 1st assist on Gaudette’s goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 14 blocks, 25 hits, and 2 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins evened their record at 7-7-1. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line set at 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting Seattle to 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Boston's offense took 33 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season and Charlie Coyle adding his 2nd on a power play. The Bruins scored twice in the first period, with Brazeau's goal coming 3:23 into the game and Coyle's at the 10:03 mark.</p> <p>Despite the 2-goal output, Boston recorded 16 giveaways. The Bruins had four assists, with Brad Marchand earning his 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm picking up his 6th on Coyle’s power-play goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Bruins will look to build on their last performance, where they shut out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on BTN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -13 to win at home against Northwestern.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +13</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue winning straight-up, we like Northwestern at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Wildcats Ready for a Win at West Lafayette?</h3><p>Northwestern has been a much better team at home this season, as they are just 2-4 on the road compared to 12-1 at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +12.2, while it is -6.5 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Wildcats have gone just 2-4 this season, and they enter this game on a two-game losing streak on the road. Their overall record this season is 15-5, and they have gone 5-3 in Big Ten play.</p><p>Against the spread this season, Northwestern has gone 8-9-2. On the road, their ATS mark is 1-4-1 and vs. the spread as the underdog, they are 2-4. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wildcats are 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 142.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Northwestern's games this season (136.2). So far, 17 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 156 points compared to their season average of 140.2 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Northwestern offense tallied 83 points in a matchup against Ohio State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 57.7%, and they made 10 threes. In terms of offense, the Wildcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 73rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 34th in percentage and 128th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northwestern defense is giving up an average of 68.2 points per contest. Against Ohio State in their most recent game, the Northwestern defense gave up a total of 58 points while allowing Ohio State to hit 57% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Purdue Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Rutgers by a score of 68-60, Purdue comes into this game with a 19-2 overall record and a five-game win streak. So far, the Boilermakers have been perfect at home, going 13-0, and they have an average scoring margin of +22.2 points per game at home.</p>

<p>Purdue has been the favorite in 20 of their 21 games this season, and they have gone 18-2 in those games. In Big Ten play, the Boilermakers are 8-2, and they are 11-0 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite, Purdue has gone 11-7-2 vs. the spread this season and is 8-4-1 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Boilermakers have an ATS mark of 5-5.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Purdue games is 14-7. On average, their games have finished with 153.7 points per game. Today's over/under line of 142.5 is lower than their average OU line of 148.7. Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 with an average of 148 points per game.</p><p>The Purdue offense is coming off a game where they scored 68 points against Rutgers. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.9% and connected on 5 threes. Offensively, the Boilermakers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, placing them 38th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 37th in terms of percentage and 64th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Boilermakers' defense is ranked 102nd in the country at 68.8 points per contest. So far, the Purdue defense is giving up an average of 8.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.3 times per game (517th).</p>

Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

<p>The Diamondbacks (61-60, 31-29 away) travel to take on the Padres (58-63, 32-29 home) in game one of this NL West matchup. Zac Gallen is getting the start for the Diamondbacks while Rich Hill is starting for the Padres. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres showdown at PETCO Park.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -115</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Thursday, August 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>The Diamondbacks have put together a 3-2 record in their last five games as the favorite.</li><li>As the favorite on the road, the Diamondbacks' win streak currently stands at two games.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .318 against Rich Hill in his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Arizona comes into the game with an above .500 series record on the road at 11-6. Currently, the Diamondbacks are 3rd in the NL West with an overall record of 61-60. Against the runline, they are 66-55 and have an over/under mark of 51-63. On the road, Arizona has a runline record of 35-25.</p><p><p>Zac Gallen has been a major contributor to the Diamondbacks' success this season, boasting an impressive 12-5 record in 25 appearances. His ERA of 3.24 and K/9 rate of 9.54 are both indicative of his quality performance on the mound, while his FIP of 3.08 and OBP of .267 further demonstrate his effectiveness as a starter.</p></p><p>Zac Gallen earned a quality start and victory in his last game against the Padres, as the Diamondbacks emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline. The right-hander tossed six frames of shutout baseball, yielding only four hits.</p><p>For the season, the Diamondbacks are 7th in batting average, hitting a combined .255. Over their last five games, they have hit .299 which is 2nd in that span. Arizona's average of 4.7 runs per game puts them 11th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 135 times and have a team slugging percentage of .421.</p><p>Christian Walker has been a major contributor to the Diamondbacks' offense this season, leading the team in home runs with 28 and RBIs with 82. His slugging percentage of .545 is indicative of his power at the plate.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN DIEGO PADRES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Winners of two straight games, the Padres are in 4th place in the NL West. So far, they have a series win percentage of 44% (15-19-3). San Diego has gone 26-34 on the road this season compared to 32-29 at home.</p><p><p>San Diego's Rich Hill has been struggling in the 2023 season, with a record of 7-12 and an ERA of 5.17. His ERA on the road is 5.29, while it's even worse at home with a 5.93 mark. Hill has allowed opposing teams to hit .266 against him, and they have compiled a slugging percentage of .456 against him this season, resulting in a WHIP of 1.51 for the year.</p></p><p>Rich Hill was unable to secure a win for the Padres, as he allowed three runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings against the Diamondbacks. The veteran lefty has struggled so far this season, as his record stands at 0-2.</p><p>This season, the Padres are 14th in the league at 4.6 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .232 (19th) leading to 4 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 4.0 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. San Diego's on-base percentage of .327 has them 8th in the MLB.</p><p>Gary Sánchez has been a major contributor to the Padres' offensive performance this season, with 16 home runs and a .217 batting average. In their last five games, Sánchez has led the team with one long ball.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 8/17/23

<p>ESPN2 will be covering the action as the Army Black Knights head into this one with a perfect 8-0 record, and North Texas is sitting at 5-3. The game is set for 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th, and the over/under line is at 63.5 points. The Army Black Knights are on the road, and the game will be played at DATCU Stadium in Denton. The point spread is currently at -5.5 in favor of Army. </p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Army Black Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at DATCU Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Army Black Knights winning this one by a score of 35 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the Army Black Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -5.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 63.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Army Black Knights Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Army heads into Week 11 with an 8-0 record, and they are projected to be bowl-eligible. They have a 31.4% chance of winning the American Athletic, and their odds of making the playoff stand at 20.4%. The Black Knights are 4-0 at home and 3-0 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Army has a +26.6 average scoring margin and a 5-2 record against the spread. They are 3-0 ATS on the road and 2-2 at home, going 4-2 as the favorite this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 63.5 points, the highest for Army this season. Their average over/under line is 47.2 points, and they have a 4-3 over/under record, with their games averaging 49.1 points.</p><p>Army’s offense has been dominant on the ground, leading the nation with 341.9 rushing yards per game on 51.9 attempts. They are 13th in scoring, averaging 37.9 points per game, and rank 3rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Kanye Udoh has rushed for 791 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored nine touchdowns.</p> <p>Army also ranks 3rd in third-down conversions, converting 51.7% of their attempts. Bryson Daily, their quarterback, has a passer rating of 142 and has thrown for 629 yards and seven touchdowns without an interception. Casey Reynolds leads the team with 317 receiving yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Army's defense has been impressive this season, allowing just 11.2 points per game, the fewest in the nation. They also rank 5th in rushing yards allowed, giving up just 84.2 yards per game on the ground.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Air Force, Army's defense forced three interceptions and allowed only 3 points. They held Air Force to 209 total yards, including 117 rushing yards on 40 attempts and 92 passing yards.</p><h3>Are The North Texas Mean Green Going Win In At Upset At DATCU Stadium</h3><p>North Texas enters Week 11 with a 5-3 record, and they have a 97.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. However, their chances of winning the American Athletic Conference are slim at 0.1%. At home, they are 2-1, and they’ve gone 2-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Mean Green have a +3.9 average scoring margin and a 4-3 record against the spread. They are 2-1 ATS at home and 2-2 on the road, with a 2-1 record as the favorite and 2-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>North Texas games have gone over the total in all seven contests, with an average of 77.6 points per game. Their average over/under line is 64.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 63.5 points.</p><p>North Texas has been one of the top passing teams in college football this season, ranking fourth in passing yards with 371.6 yards per game. They are also sixth in passing attempts and completions. Overall, they are sixth in scoring, averaging 40.8 points per game, and they are ranked 43rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.</p> <p>Chandler Morris has thrown for 2,873 yards and 26 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 105. North Texas is 22nd in passer rating nationally. Their leading receiver, DT Sheffield, has 690 yards and 10 touchdowns. The run game has been less productive, with 161.9 rushing yards per game.</p><p>North Texas's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 36.9 points per game. In their recent matchup against Tulane, they gave up 45 points, including 218 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, while allowing 214 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 179.9 rushing yards per game against North Texas, ranking them 130th nationally. The secondary has allowed 271.6 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 60.9% of their passes and posting a 98.9 passer rating.</p>

Army Black Knights vs North Texas Mean Green Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canadiens versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Maple Leafs picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Montreal Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Montreal fell to 4-8-2 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line and failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Montreal's only goal came in the third period, cutting the deficit to 2-1 before the Penguins added an empty-netter. Christian Dvorak scored for the Canadiens, who struggled with giveaways, totaling 20 in the game.</p><p>Montreal's offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, managing just one goal, which came from Christian Dvorak in the third period. Dvorak's goal was his first of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were hindered by 20 giveaways. They failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both scored by Sidney Crosby, and a late empty-netter from Blake Lizotte sealed the Canadiens' fate. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Do the Maple Leafs Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 8-5-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early before William Nylander tied it up with 19:08 left in the first period. The game stayed even until the Wild scored 2:14 into overtime.</p> 

<p>As underdogs, the Maple Leafs didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that number.</p><p>Toronto's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews earning his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner picking up his 12th.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after Nylander's goal at 19:08 in the first period. They had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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<p>This week 17 NFL matchup between the Jaguars and Panthers takes place on Sunday, December 31st at 1:00 ET. The Jaguars will host the Panthers at EverBank Stadium with the game being televised on CBS. v</p><h3>CAROLINA PANTHERS VS JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +7</p><p>This game will be played at EverBank Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 22-16 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Our projections have Bryce Young finishing with 179.278 passing yards on 17.254/30.635 passing.</li><li>The Jaguars are projected to finish with 330 yards of offense compared to the 282 yards for the Panthers.</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Pull Off a Win at Jacksonville?</h3><p>In the NFC-South standings, the Panthers are placed 4th with a record of 2-13. Within the NFC, Carolina holds the 16th spot as they approach week 17. Against the spread, the Panthers have a record of 4-9-2. Their average scoring margin for the season is currently -9.7.</p><p>The Panthers come in with an average 15.7 points per game on offense, which has them 26th in the NFL. This season, the Carolina's passing offense is 10th in passing attempts. Their average of 173.7 passing yards per contest, has them 30th in the NFL.</p><p>With 105.4 rushing yards per game, the Panthers hold the 19th spot in the NFL. This average is coming on an average of 26.7 rushing attempts (15th).</p><p>On the defensive side of the ball, Carolina currently ranks 28th in points allowed. Their opponents have been averaging 25.4 points per game while gaining 296.8 yards per contest.</p><h3>Will Jacksonville Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>This season, the Jaguars have achieved an overall record of 8-7, putting them 1st in the AFC-South. This includes a 2-4 record as underdogs and 6-3 when they are favored. The current scoring margin for the Jaguars' is -0.8, and this has contributed to their ATS record of 8-7.</p><p>As they enter week 17, the Jaguars offense ranks 12th in the league, averaging 22.1 points per contest. Among the other teams in the league Jacksonville ranks 8th in the NFL for passing yards per game with an average of 245.6. Their passing yards per attempt, 6.7, places them 7th.</p><p>In terms of rushing, the Jaguars are averaging 26.3 rushing attempts per game, placing them 25th for rushing yards. They have an average of 3.5 yards per rushing attempt.</p><p>Defensively, the Jaguars come into the game allowing an average of 257.1 passing yards per game and 101.3 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, Jacksonville ranks 16th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 22.9 points on 358.5 yards.</p>

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