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<p>Betting on today's Rattlers and Tigers game? Catch the action at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, LA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on None. The over/under for this game is set at 133 points, and Grambling State is favored by -10 vs. Florida A&M in a Southwestern Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS VS GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +10</p><p>This game will be played at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Grambling State winning straight-up, we like Florida A&M at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Rattlers Chances in Grambling</h3><p>Florida A&M comes into this game as the underdog, as they have been the underdog in 22 of their 26 games this season. They have gone 3-19 as the underdog and have an overall record of 6-20. The Rattlers are coming off a 76-58 win over Alabama A&M and have won two straight games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Florida A&M has gone just 2-12, and their average scoring margin is -18.6 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone just 1-9, and they have lost three straight road games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Florida A&M has gone 8-14 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-9 and in their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last 3 road games, the Rattlers are 0-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133 is lower than the average over/under line in Florida A&M's games this year (141.3) and their over/under record is 10-14. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 139 points compared to their season average of 143.7 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida A&M offense tallied 76 points in a matchup against Alabama A&M. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.9%, and they made 7 threes. The team's top scorer is Keith Lamar, who enters today's matchup with an average of 13.2, while Shannon Grant also carries a PPG average of 10.7 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Rattlers' defense is ranked 307th in the country at 78.5 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.2 threes per game vs. Grambling State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.5%.</p><h3>Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Grambling State is coming off a 63-57 win over Southern, and they have won three straight games. The Tigers have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at home, and they are 4-5 overall at home this season.</p>

<p>So far, Grambling State has gone 14-13 this season, including an 11-3 record in Southwestern Athletic Conference games. The Tigers have been the favorite in seven games and have gone 4-3 in those matchups.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Grambling State has gone just 3-4 against the spread. Their overall ATS record is 13-11. At home, the Tigers are just 3-6 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 1-2 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133 is right in line with the average scoring in Grambling State's games this year (133.3). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and in their last five games, the over/under record is 2-3.</p><p>The Grambling State offense is coming off a game where they scored 63 points against Southern. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.9% and connected on 7 threes. In terms of offense, the Tigers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 275th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 250th in percentage and 355th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Grambling State defense is giving up an average of 70.0 points per contest. So far, the Grambling State defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.4 times per game (643rd).</p>

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<p>The Bears and Packers will face off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th at Lambeau Field. The Packers are heavily favored at -480 on the money line and -10 on the point spread. This week 18 NFC North matchup is being televised on FOX, with the over/under line set at 41 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO BEARS VS GREEN BAY PACKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Packers -10</p><p>This game will be played at Lambeau Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PACKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Packers winning this one by a score of 26 to 11</li><li>Not only do we have the Packers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 41 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bears Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 18, the Bears have dropped 10 straight games, leaving them with a 4-12 record. This includes an 0-7 mark on the road and an 0-5 record in the NFC North. Chicago ranks 4th in the division and 14th in the NFC, and they have no chance of making the playoffs. In our NFL power rankings, they are 23rd.</p> <p>Chicago has a scoring margin of -3.9 points per game and is 8-7-1 against the spread. They are 3-1 ATS as favorites and 5-6-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 6-10, with their games averaging 39.6 points compared to the line of 43.1.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Bears sit 27th in our offensive power rankings. They are 32nd in the NFL in yards per game (287.2) and 26th in points per game (17.9). Chicago ranks 13th in passing attempts but is 29th in passing yards per game, with 184.1. On the ground, they are 19th in rushing attempts and 25th in rushing yards per game (103.2). The Bears have struggled on third down, converting just 31.8% of their attempts, which ranks 28th in the league. Despite being 21st in red zone attempts, they have converted 44.4% of their chances, ranking 2nd in the NFL.</p> <p>In week 17, the Bears were shut out in the first, third, and fourth quarters, scoring just 3 points in the second quarter of their 6-3 loss to the Seahawks. Caleb Williams threw for 122 yards on 16/28 passing, with one interception and no touchdowns, while being sacked 7 times. D’Andre Swift led the team with 53 rushing yards on 12 carries, and DJ Moore had 6 receptions for 54 yards.</p><p>In their 6-3 loss to the Seahawks, the Bears' defense gave up just 143 passing yards on 17 completions. However, they struggled against the run, allowing 122 yards on just 25 attempts, with Seattle gaining 4.9 yards per attempt on the ground. Chicago's defense also forced three sacks and held Seattle to a 38.5% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>Despite their strong effort against the pass, the Bears' defense couldn't keep Seattle out of field goal range, as they managed only three points in the game. Chicago's defense also lost the tackles for loss battle, with a differential of -5 in the game.</p><h3>Are The Packers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With an 11-5 record, the Packers have a 100% chance of making the playoffs, but they can no longer win the NFC North. Despite their division struggles (1-4), they rank 3rd in our power rankings. Green Bay is 8-7-1 against the spread, with a +7.8 scoring margin.</p> <p>In week 17, the Packers lost 27-25 to the Vikings, ending their 3-game winning streak. They had a dominant 34-0 win over the Saints in week 16 and a 17-point victory over the Seahawks in week 15.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Packers are 8th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 27.4 points per game. They rank 7th in the NFL with 370.7 yards per game, and despite being 29th in passing attempts, they are 12th in passing yards per game. On the ground, Green Bay ranks 6th in rushing attempts and 5th in rushing yards per game with 144.6. They are 11th in the league in 3rd-down conversions and 27th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 3rd in red zone attempts.</p> <p>In week 17, Jordan Love threw for 185 yards (19/30) and a touchdown without an interception against the Vikings. Josh Jacobs had 69 rushing yards on 17 carries, and Romeo Doubs led the receivers with 58 yards on 7 catches. Green Bay scored 15 points in the 4th quarter and converted 8 of 14 3rd-down attempts, while going 3/4 in the red zone.</p><p>In their 27-25 loss to the Vikings, the Packers allowed 372 passing yards and 69 rushing yards on just 26 attempts. The Packers' defense gave up 441 total yards, with Minnesota converting on 50% of their third down attempts. They also allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled to contain the Vikings' passing game, as Minnesota completed 76.7% of their passes.<p></p>Despite allowing just 69 rushing yards, the Packers' inability to stop the Vikings' passing attack was a key factor in their defensive performance. They only managed one sack and allowed 372 yards through the air, including big plays that led to three passing touchdowns.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Mustangs and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:59 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -7.5 vs. Cal Poly in a Big West conference matchup.</p><h3>CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Cal Poly Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cal Poly’s season record dropped to 5-9 after a 98-89 loss to UC Irvine on Thursday. The Mustangs, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Cal Poly trailed 49-38 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 42 of their own. Despite the improved second-half performance, the Mustangs couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Cal Poly's offense put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 41% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range (13/44). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 48.2%, with a strong performance inside, hitting 53.8% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Devin Tillis led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall. Bent Leuchten added 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Myles Che contributed 22 points, hitting 56.2% of his shots.</p><p>Cal Poly's defense struggled, giving up 98 points despite holding their opponent to 41% shooting. The Mustangs allowed 34 field goals on 83 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Cal Poly's defense allowed 53% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 39 two-point attempts. From three-point range, the opposition made 13 of 44 shots, a 29% success rate.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii's season record fell to 6-5 after a 64-61 loss to UC Santa Barbara on Friday, January 3rd. The Rainbow Warriors were -2.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Hawaii trailed 31-28 at halftime and matched UCSB's 33 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>Hawaii managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, with a rough 21.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts. They connected on 52.6% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Stephan Swenson led the way with 21 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 25% from three. Tanner Christensen added 15 points, shooting 60% overall, while Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 23 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 shots, shooting 75%.</p>

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Highlanders and Anteaters game? Catch the action at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA, as the Anteaters hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and UC Irvine is favored by -10.5 vs. UC Riverside in a Big West conference matchup.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Anteaters.</li><li>Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like UC Riverside at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UC Riverside Be The Talk of Bren Events Center?</h3><p>UC Riverside improved to 8-5 on the season with a 76-60 road win over Long Beach State on Thursday. The Highlanders entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 136 fell just short of the O/U line of 138.</p> <p>Riverside led 38-32 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring another 38 points while holding Long Beach State to 28 points.</p><p>UC Riverside put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 54.1% of their two-point attempts and went 10-for-30 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 6 of 7 attempts, good for 85.7%.</p> <p>Isaiah Moses led the way with 22 points on 10-for-16 shooting, while Nate Pickens added 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Devin Askew contributed 17 points and 5 assists, hitting 7 of 10 shots. The Highlanders grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists as a team.</p><p>UC Riverside's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 23 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Highlanders gave up 20 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, UC Riverside limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 11 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 84%. The Highlanders allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Anteaters Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Irvine improved to 11-2 on the season with a 98-89 win over Cal Poly on Thursday. The Anteaters, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Leading 49-38 at halftime, UC Irvine’s defense allowed Cal Poly to score 42 points in the 2nd half, while the Anteaters managed 31 points. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the over/under line of 158.5.</p><p>UC Irvine put up 98 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a 51.8% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the Anteaters struggled, hitting just 4 of 19 threes (21.1%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, UC Irvine was impressive, connecting on 28 of 31 attempts (90.3%). Devin Tillis led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Bent Leuchten added 24 points and 11 boards. Myles Che contributed 22 points, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 89 points, UC Irvine's defense managed to hold their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 34 made baskets on 83 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, resulting in a 53% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Irvine's defense gave up 13 three-pointers on 44 attempts, with their opponent shooting 29% from three-point range. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 72%. UC Irvine allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UC Riverside Highlanders vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-918) will host the Detroit Pistons (+601) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings (-13) are favored over the Pistons and will look to improve their record of 29-20, which has them 5th in the Western Conference. The Pistons have lost three straight games and have the worst record in the NBA at 6-43. The over/under line is set at 242.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +13</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-114 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pistons Find a Way to Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Pistons have an O/U record of 29-19-1 this season, with 44 of their games having lower over/under lines than today's line of 242.5. On average, their games have finished with 234.9 points.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Magic, the Pistons lost by a score of 111-99. The O/U line for that game was 230 points, and Detroit was getting 6.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>Detroit is currently on a three-game losing streak and has an overall record of 6-43, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 2-20 compared to 4-23 at home.</p>

<p>This season, the Pistons have been the underdog in all but five of their games. As the underdog, they are 5-39 straight up and 22-21 ATS. Today, they are 13-point underdogs.</p>

<p>The Pistons come into this game ranked 23rd in scoring at 112.6 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 113.5 points compared to 111.9 at home.</p>

<p>Detroit is 8th in pace at 100.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th at 47%. They are also 7th in two-pointers made but just 29th in three-pointers made.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 30.6% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 16th in the league.</p><p>On defense, the Pistons come into the game ranked 27th in the league in points allowed at 122.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 125 points per contest (14th). On two point field goal attempts, the Pistons' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.9% and allowing 38.2% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Sacramento?</h3><p>In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Kings lost by a score of 136-110. The O/U line for that game was 235 points, and Sacramento was getting 4.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>This season, the Kings have an O/U record of 24-24-1, and the over has hit in three straight games. Today's O/U line is set at 242.5, which is slightly higher than their season average of 236.3.</p>

<p>Sacramento is 29-20 on the season and is currently 5th in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 18-13 and 6-5 against teams in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>When favored, the Kings have a record of 24-12 and are 18-18 ATS as the favorite. As the favorite, they have gone 5-8 straight-up and 8-5 vs. the spread.</p>

<p>In their games this season, the Kings have averaged a combined scoring total of 236.2 points. This is slightly lower than today's O/U line of 242.5. The Kings have gone over the O/U line in three straight games.</p><p>When playing at home, the Kings have been a high-scoring team, averaging 121.3 points per game. Overall, they are 9th in the NBA with 118.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Sacramento is 7th in the league.</p>

<p>One of the reasons for the Kings' high-scoring offense is their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in both three-point attempts and makes. So far, they have made 14.9 threes per game at a 37% clip.</p>

<p>In terms of field goal percentage, Sacramento is 11th in the league at 48%. However, they are just 26th in free throw attempts and 17th in offensive rebounds.</p><p>On defense, the Kings come into the game ranked 20th in the league in points allowed at 117.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 124.3 points per contest (24th). Opponents are hitting 54.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 39.1% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Kraken? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Kraken. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Kraken to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+137)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Shock Everyone at Climate Pledge Arena?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 23-12-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Edmonton had four different players score in the game. They took a 2-0 lead in the first period and held off a Flames comeback, sealing the win with a goal at 9:50 in the third period and adding an empty netter with just 3 seconds left.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense registered 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their latest game. The Oilers found the net twice in the first period, with Leon Draisaitl scoring his 9th goal of the season and Jeff Skinner adding his 3rd. Zach Hyman’s 3rd goal came on a power play in the third period, and Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season.</p> <p>Leon Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Zach Hyman added his 2nd assist on Skinner’s goal. The Oilers had 10 giveaways in the game and recorded 6 assists on their 4 goals.</p><p>Edmonton's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, but they locked things down after that, leading to a 4-2 win over the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 19 hits and 2 takeaways.</p><h3>Will the Kraken Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Following a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken now sit at 17-20-3. Seattle’s defense struggled early, giving up both goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They were shut out offensively, managing 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken were unable to capitalize on any of their opportunities and were held scoreless for the first time this season.</p> <p>Seattle struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game. They were unable to find the net in any of the three periods, including a scoreless first period where Boston took an early 2-0 lead.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken gave up both of their goals in the first period, with the second coming on a power play. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken's defense also registered 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

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<p>The 2022 Stanley Cup Western Conference Finals continue Thursday, June 2, with Game 2 from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, so we bring you the best Oilers vs. Avalanche betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Avalanche outlasted the Oilers 8-6 as -190 home favorites in Game 1 this past Tuesday. Colorado opens as a -185 moneyline fave for Game 2, while Edmonton is listed as a +155 road underdog with a total of 7.0 goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Oilers have to play better defense&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Edmonton Oilers suffered a 9-6 defeat in the opening clash of their semifinal series against Calgary. They’ve won the next four games over the Flames to clinch their spot in the conference finals, and the Oilers put on another horrible defensive performance in Game 1.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Edmonton trailed 7-3 after 16:20 of play in the second period. The Oilers cut the deficit to 7-6 with less than eight minutes to go in the third but failed to force overtime. Connor McDavid led the charge for the Oilers with one goal and a couple of assists, while Mike Smith surrendered six goals on just 25 shots.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Mikko Koskinen allowed one goal on 21 shots in relief, but Smith should get another starting call in Game 2. Koskinen has been an emergency backup so far this postseason, while Smith has posted an 8-3 record, 3.12 GAA, and .917 save percentage.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Avs used both goalies in the opener, too&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Colorado Avalanche took the first blood in the conference finals thanks to their prolific offense. The Avs outshot the Oilers 47-37, going 1-for-2 with the man advantage, and winger JT Compher led the way with a couple of goals.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Defenseman Cale Makar had a pair of dishes and scored one goal, while forwards Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, and Gabriel Landeskog all had one goal and an assist. These four guys have been the Avs’ best players all postseason.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Darcy Kuemper was pulled after yielding three goals on 16 shots, and Pavel Francouz surrendered three goals on 21 shots in relief. Kuemper suffered an upper-body injury in the second period. His status is up in the air, so Francouz could get the starting call in Game 2. Pavel is 3-0 with an underwhelming 3.59 GAA and .889 save percentage this postseason.&nbsp;</p>



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



<p><strong>Edmonton:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5 in the last seven games against Colorado&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Colorado:</strong></p>



<ul><li>9-2 in the last 11 games overall&nbsp;</li><li>11-4 in the last 15 games at home&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Darcy Kuemper’s injury might be a crucial point in this series. If he’s ready to go Thursday, I would take the Avalanche to win once more. But with one of the best goalies in the league on the sidelines, the Avalanche could be in trouble.&nbsp;</p>



<p>On the other side, the Oilers are capable of scoring against any team in the NHL, but their defense is not on the same level. Even if Kuemper sits out Game 2, the Oilers will have to improve a lot on the defensive end to pull off an upset.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Colorado Avalanche at -185&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>I wasn’t expecting to see 14 goals on the scoreboard in the opener despite the fact that both teams possess plenty of dangerous weapons. After we saw a proper firecracker in Game 1, I can only take the over in Game 2.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Five of the Oilers’ last six contests and five of their previous seven showings on the road have gone over the total. On the other side, the over is 4-1 in Colorado’s last five outings.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 7.0 goals at -130&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche Odds, Pick, Prediction 6/2/22

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Demon Deacons face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Demon Deacons are hosting the game at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and Wake Forest is favored by -26.5 at home against USC Upstate.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Even though we have Wake Forest winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Spartans Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>USC Upstate fell 93-74 to Virginia Tech on Friday, November 8th. The Spartans, who were +24 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 37-32 at halftime, USC Upstate scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 50.9% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They also connected on 9 of 13 free throws, shooting 69.2% from the line.</p> <p>Mister Dean led the way with 20 points, while Mylyjael Poteat and Brandon Rechsteiner each added 19 points. Carmelo Adkins was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 7 shots and both of his three-point attempts, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 93 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Spartans couldn't contain the two-point attack, with the other team hitting 56% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent connected on 8 of 21 attempts, good for 38%. USC Upstate also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 76% rate. The Spartans gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Demon Deacons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wake Forest pulled off a 72-70 win over Michigan on Sunday, November 10th. The Demon Deacons were +2 underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Wake Forest trailed 38-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Michigan 38-32. The combined points for the game were 142, falling short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.8%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 55.6% (20/36) and 30% from beyond the arc (6/20).</p> <p>Tre'Von Spillers was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range, finishing with 16 points. Hunter Sallis led the team with 18 points, while Juke Harris and Roddy Gayle Jr. each added 11 points.</p><p>Wake Forest gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Demon Deacons allowed 26 made field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, Wake Forest allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts (55%) and 6 three-pointers on 20 attempts (30%). They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws (73%).</p>

USC Upstate Spartans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>The Panthers and Falcons will face off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons are the heavy favorite with a money line of -433, and the point spread favors them by -8 points. This week 18 matchup, being televised on CBS, is an important one within the NFC South, although the Panthers and Falcons both need to add their current season records. The over/under line is set at 48 points.</p><h3>CAROLINA PANTHERS VS ATLANTA FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +8</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Falcons winning this one by a score of 24 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Falcons to win, our ATS pick is to take the Panthers at +8</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Panthers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 18, the Panthers sit at 4-12, putting them 4th in the NFC South. They rank 32nd in our power rankings and have a -12.4 scoring margin this season. Against the spread, Carolina is 7-9, including a 7-8 record as an underdog. Their O/U record is 12-4, with the over hitting in 3 straight games.</p> <p>In week 17, the Panthers couldn’t build on their week 16 win over the Cardinals, losing 48-14 to the Bucs. Carolina was a 10-point underdog and failed to cover. The 62 combined points in the game went over the 47.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Panthers rank 24th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.6 points per game, which is also 24th in the NFL. They are 31st in passing yards per game (182.4) and 20th in rushing yards per game (107.7). Carolina ranks 27th in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 34.7%, but they are 11th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 17, Bryce Young threw for 203 yards and 2 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 100. Adam Thielen led the team with 5 catches for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns. Carolina struggled on the ground, with Raheem Blackshear rushing for just 20 yards on 8 carries.</p><p>In their 48-14 loss to the Buccaneers, the Panthers' defense gave up 551 yards and allowed 84.4% completions to Tampa Bay. Defending the pass was a major issue, as the Panthers allowed 349 yards through the air, including five passing touchdowns. The defense struggled to get off the field, allowing the Buccaneers to convert on 71.4% of their third down attempts.<p></p>On the ground, the Panthers gave up 202 rushing yards on 40 attempts, with Tampa Bay averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. Carolina managed just two sacks and lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -3.</p><h3>Are The Falcons Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 18, the Falcons sit at 8-8 and have a 13.9% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 19th in our power rankings and are 2nd in the NFC South with a 4-1 division record. Atlanta is 4-4 both at home and on the road.</p> <p>After snapping a 4-game losing streak with wins over the Raiders and Giants, the Falcons couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 17, falling 30-24 to the Commanders. They were unable to cover as 3.5-point underdogs, dropping their ATS record to 6-9-1. They are 5-4-1 as favorites and 1-5 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 6-10, with their games averaging 45.6 points.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Falcons are 15th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 16th in the NFL in points per game (21.9) and 10th in yards per game (359.4). Atlanta is 8th in passing yards per game, averaging 234.9 on 32.6 attempts per game, and 12th in rushing yards per game with 124.5 on 28.6 attempts. They sit 18th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage (37.4%) and are 12th in red zone efficiency.</p> <p>Michael Penix Jr. threw for 223 yards (19/35) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in week 17 against the Commanders. Bijan Robinson rushed for 90 yards on 17 carries, scoring twice, while Drake London had 7 catches for 106 yards. Atlanta scored 7 points in the 4th quarter but struggled on 3rd down, converting only 2 of 10 attempts.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Falcons' defense gave up 216 rushing yards on just 36 attempts, with Washington running for 6.0 yards per attempt. Despite this, Atlanta's defense had five sacks and held Washington to 46.2% on third down. The Falcons lost to the Commanders 30-24 in overtime, with three of Washington's touchdowns coming through the air. Atlanta allowed 196 passing yards on 24 completions (66.7%).
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Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN2. Duquesne come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>DUQUESNE DUKES VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fordham Rams +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 8:30 ET on Friday, February 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Dukes?</h3><p>With a record of 16-10, Duquesne has been a much better team at home, going 12-4 compared to 3-6 on the road. The Dukes are favored in this one, as they have been in 18 of their 26 games this season.</p>

<p>After their most recent win, an 81-66 victory over Saint Louis, Duquesne has won two in a row and is 6-7 in Atlantic 10 play.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Duquesne has gone 8-10 vs. the spread. On the road, they have an ATS mark of 4-5 this year and over their last 10 road games, the Dukes have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Duquesne games is 7-17-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 139 points, which is lower than the average over/under line of 144.3. Today's line of 139.5 is similar to the average scoring total in their last three games of 133 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 0-2-1.</p><p>Duquesne is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 81 points versus Saint Louis. This output is higher than their season-average of 71.7 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Dae Dae Grant with 31 points. Jimmy Clark III also added 19 points for the Dukes.</p><p>At this time, the Dukes' defense is positioned 64th in the country, permitting 67.4 points per game. In today's game vs. Fordham, the Duquesne defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Duquesne made 16 free-throws vs. the Dukes.</p><h3>Will Fordham Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-12 record at home, Fordham has had a tough time defending its home court this season. The Rams have lost six straight games at home and are 1-9 in their last 10 contests at home. Their average scoring margin at home is -1.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Fordham has lost four games in a row, and they are 10-16 overall this season. In Atlantic 10 play, the Rams are 4-9, compared to 6-7 in non-conference games. They are 5-10 as the underdog this season.</p><p>As the underdog, Fordham has gone 6-9 vs. the spread this season. At home, they have a 4-13 ATS mark. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rams have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Fordham's games this season is 15-11 and today's line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 142.6. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points and their over/under record during this span is 2-1. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>In their latest game, Fordham offense put up 53 points against Davidson. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 32.7% and made 6 threes. Offensively, the Rams have a season long field goal percentage of 40%, which is 375th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 361st in percentage and 128th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Fordham defense is giving up an average of 74.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Davidson, the Wildcats finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 68 points vs. Fordham.</p>

Duquesne Dukes vs Fordham Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Lightning and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Kings as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 9:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Kings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Lightning Chances in Los Angeles</h3><p>After a 7-4 loss to the Jets, the Lightning’s record stands at 20-13-2. Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead early, but their defense faltered, allowing seven unanswered goals, including two empty-netters.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11. Tampa Bay, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Four different Lightning players scored in the game.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal in the second period, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th in the third.</p> <p>The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They finished with 4 assists on their 4 goals.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning struggled late, giving up the final three goals of the game, including two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with a save percentage of 84.4% on 32 shots from the Jets. Tampa Bay's defense also recorded 16 hits and 6 takeaways.</p><h3>Are Los Angeles Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 22-10-5. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left, before winning in the shootout.</p>

<p>The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals surpassed that number, with the Kings failing to cover the puck line.</p><p>Alex Laferriere opened the scoring for the Kings with his 7th goal of the season, later adding his 8th in the second period. Phillip Danault netted his first goal of the season in the third period, while also picking up his 4th assist on Laferriere's second goal.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Despite leading 3-2 late in the third period, the Kings gave up a goal with just 31 seconds remaining, and then another three goals in the shootout. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. Defensively, the Kings finished with 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Ramblers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN2. Loyola Chicago is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Oakland. The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Loyola Chicago Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago improved to 8-1 on the season with a 72-60 win over Canisius on Wednesday. The Ramblers, playing at home, were -25 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 36-26 at halftime, Loyola Chicago scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 11 of 28 three-point attempts, shooting 39.3% from deep, and went 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Tana Kopa also impressed from beyond the arc, making 5 of 7 threes. The Ramblers dished out 20 assists, with Des Watson contributing 6 assists and 15 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Loyola Chicago's defense struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, allowing them to hit 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers gave up 54% shooting, with their opponents making 18 of 33 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago's defense allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line just five times, where they made 3 for 60%.</p><h3>Can Oakland Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Oakland’s season struggles continued with a 92-75 road loss to Cleveland State on Thursday, dropping their record to 2-7. The Golden Grizzlies were slight favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Oakland trailed 44-35 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 41.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 31 attempts, and added 14 offensive rebounds and 19 assists.</p> <p>Tevin Smith led the way with 37 points, shooting 63.6% overall. Tahj Staveskie also shot 63.6%, hitting 6 of 8 threes for 75.0%, while DQ Cole contributed 22 points, though he shot just 30.8% from deep.</p><p>Oakland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies couldn't contain the two-point shooting, with their opponent hitting 50% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense allowed 11 threes on 47% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 81%. The Golden Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Beach versus the Toreros? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with San Diego being favored by -4.5 over Long Beach State.</p><h3>LONG BEACH STATE BEACH VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Long Beach State Beach +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Toreros.</li><li>Even though we have San Diego winning straight-up, we like Long Beach State at +4.5.</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 Beach Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Long Beach State improved to 2-8 on the season with a 76-68 home win over Hawaii on Saturday. Entering the game as +6 point underdogs, the Beach not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-32 at halftime, Long Beach State scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game hit 144, surpassing the over/under line of 130.5.</p><p>Long Beach State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and an impressive 76.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 60%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 attempts (94.1%).</p> <p>Devin Askew led the way with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 4 of 5 from three-point range. Marcus Greene added 17 points, while Austin Johnson, TJ Wainwright, and Gytis Nemeiksa each contributed 14 points in the win.</p><p>Long Beach State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 25 of their 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they held the team to 40% shooting, as they made 15 of their 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposing team was on fire, connecting on 10 of 13 attempts for a 76% shooting percentage. They also made 16 of 17 free throws, shooting 94% from the line. Long Beach State limited them to just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Toreros Chances at Home</h3><h3>San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Toreros fell to 2-6 on the season after a 74-57 loss to San Diego State on Saturday. Playing on the road, San Diego entered the game as +24.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>San Diego trailed 33-31 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 131 fell under the O/U line of 140.</p><p>San Diego's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.9% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they managed 57 points overall.</p> <p>Nick Boyd and Bendji Pierre each contributed 17 points, with Pierre hitting 5 threes at 45.5%. Boyd added 6 assists, while Pharaoh Compton shot 66.7% from the field, scoring 12 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>San Diego's defense gave up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. The Toreros allowed 49% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 24 of 49 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Diego held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made just 5 of 17 attempts. The Toreros also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots for a 73% success rate.</p>