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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blazers versus the Bulls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. UAB is favored by -2.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against South Florida. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</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>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored UAB?</h3><p>UAB improved to 9-7 on the season with an 81-76 victory over Florida Atlantic on Sunday. The Blazers, who were +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 157, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>UAB led 40-35 at halftime and matched FAU point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 41 points after the break.</p><p>UAB put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 14 of 22 from the free-throw line, shooting 63.6%. The Blazers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field and adding 7 assists. Tre Carroll contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, while KyKy Tandy hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points on 57.1% shooting from deep.</p><p>UAB's defense allowed 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 29 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 42%, making 21 of 50 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 8 of 22 three-point shots, good for 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, converting 10 of those for 66%. UAB gave up 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Florida fell to 8-7 on the season after a 73-70 road loss to Tulane on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>USF led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The Bulls will look to tighten up their defense as they aim to get back to .500 in their next outing.</p><p>South Florida's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, with 17 assists and 12 offensive rebounds contributing to their 70-point performance.</p> <p>Jamille Reynolds led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Quincy Ademokoya was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes. Rowan Brumbaugh and Asher Woods each hit 3 threes, with Brumbaugh adding 5 assists.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponents to 37% shooting, as they made just 12 of 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>However, South Florida struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 14 of 30 attempts, good for 46%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 of those for 70%. South Florida allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. In this Atlantic 10 matchup, Davidson is favored bt -1.5 vs. La Salle. The over/under for the game is 147 points.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Davidson improved to 11-4 on the season with a 74-64 win over Fordham on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Davidson took control early, leading 36-20 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>Davidson put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42), but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.2% (5/16) of their three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 24 attempts, good for 70.8%.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the Wildcats with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the field. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor also dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III contributed 20 points as well, despite shooting just 36.4% overall and 25% from three. Bobby Durkin chipped in 15 points and grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds.</p><p>Davidson's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 44% (26/58). They allowed 21/42 (50%) shooting from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's defense limited their opponent to 5/16 shooting (31%). They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 (70%). Davidson gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Explorers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>La Salle improved to 8-7 on the season with a narrow 83-82 road win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Explorers were +13 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 34-30 at halftime, La Salle turned things around by scoring 44 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p><p>La Salle put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and hitting 38.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they shot 75% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Lajae Jones was perfect from three, hitting 4 of 4 and finishing with 24 points on 8 of 9 shooting overall. Deuce Jones and Jonah Hinton also shot 50% from deep, with Deuce adding 16 points and Hinton contributing 12.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed 25 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, a 77% rate.</p>

Davidson Wildcats vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Patriots and Flyers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Flyers will host the game at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Dayton as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Mason Patriots +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like George Mason at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Patriots?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Mason improved to 11-5 on the season with a 77-70 win over UMass on Saturday. The Patriots were -11.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-32 at halftime, George Mason scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 147, going over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>George Mason put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They were strong inside, hitting 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes.</p> <p>The Patriots also made 23 free throws on 35 attempts, shooting 65.7% from the line, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Darius Maddox added 18 points.</p><p>George Mason's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. They gave up 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 29 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, George Mason held the other team to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of 20 attempts. However, they sent the opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 65% rate. George Mason also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Dayton's season record fell to 10-5 after a 76-72 loss to UMass on Wednesday. The Flyers, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Dayton led 39-36 at halftime but were outscored 40-33 in the 2nd half. This game was a missed opportunity for the Flyers, who were expected to win comfortably.</p><p>Dayton's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (6/24), while connecting on 50% of their two-point attempts (13/26). At the free-throw line, the Flyers made 28 of 38 attempts, shooting 73.7%.</p> <p>Daniel Rivera led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Rahsool Diggins, Nate Santos, and Marqui Worthy each added 18 points, with Diggins dishing out 6 assists. Worthy was efficient, hitting 63.6% of his shots, while Diggins struggled, shooting 30% overall and 25% from three.</p><p>Even with Dayton holding their opponent to just 3/20 from beyond the arc, the Flyers couldn’t stop them from scoring 76 points. They allowed 27 field goals on 60 attempts, giving up a 45% shooting percentage overall.</p> <p>Dayton struggled to defend inside, as their opponent shot 60% on two-pointers, making 24 of 40 attempts. The Flyers also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 19 free throws.</p>

George Mason Patriots vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Jayhawks and Cyclones face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Cyclones are hosting the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 144 points, with Iowa State being favored by -5.5 at home against Kansas.</p><h3>KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Not only will Iowa State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jayhawks Win in Ames?</h3><p>Kansas improved to 12-3 on the season with a 54-40 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. The Jayhawks entered the game as +1 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Trailing 25-24 at halftime, Kansas clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 15 points while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 94 fell well below the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Kansas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 35.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.8%, and they hit only 2 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 9.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Kansas shot 46.8% on two-point attempts, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Hunter Dickinson contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 43.8% from the field and missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 12 offensive rebounds, Kansas held their opponent to just 40 points in their previous game. The Jayhawks' defense limited their opponent to 30% shooting overall, with a 40% mark on two-point attempts (15/37).</p> <p>Kansas was particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 13% (3/22). The Jayhawks also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, allowing only 2 attempts, of which 1 was made.</p><h3>Can the Iowa State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 14-1 on the season with a narrow 85-84 win over Texas Tech on Saturday. The Cyclones, who were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 169 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, Iowa State turned things around in the second half, outscoring Texas Tech 40-34 to secure the win. The Cyclones’ ability to tighten up defensively and execute offensively in the second half was key to their victory.</p><p>Iowa State's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts (25/42) and connected on 35.3% from beyond the arc (6/17). At the free-throw line, the Cyclones shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Curtis Jones led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range. Christian Anderson was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4, and finished with 18 points, as did JT Toppin and Chance McMillian. Toppin also grabbed 9 rebounds, while Darrion Williams added 15 points and 6 boards.</p><p>Iowa State's defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 41% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20 threes. Iowa State also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 79% clip.</p>

Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Seminoles? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. Pittsburgh is favored by -2 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles +2</p><p>This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Seminoles.</li><li>Not only will Florida State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pittsburgh Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh fell to 12-4 on the season after an 82-78 loss to Louisville on Saturday, January 11th. The Panthers were -3.5 favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, Pittsburgh scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47, leading to the loss.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. They connected on 47.6% of their threes, hitting 10 of 21 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 20 for 22 (90.9%).</p> <p>Reyne Smith led the way with 25 points, knocking down 7 of 11 threes. Jaland Lowe added 24 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 20% from deep.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. The Panthers held them to 41% shooting on two-pointers, as they went 14/34.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh's defense allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20 for 90%. Pittsburgh limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Florida State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida State’s season record fell to 11-5 after a 77-57 road loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Seminoles entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>FSU trailed 36-29 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their recent game, the Seminoles managed just 57 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit only 25%, connecting on 4 of 16 threes.</p> <p>Florida State made 11 of 15 free throws (73.3%) and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, finishing with 10 assists. Chase Hunter led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Jaeden Zackery added 15 points, making 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Florida State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Seminoles gave up 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p>

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spiders versus the Bonnies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have St. Bonaventure as the -12 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 131 points.</p><h3>RICHMOND SPIDERS VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders +12</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Even though we have St. Bonaventure winning straight-up, we like Richmond at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spiders Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Richmond fell to 5-10 on the season after a 67-64 loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Spiders, who were +2 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 131, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Richmond led 25-18 at halftime but allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. This defensive lapse was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Richmond struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, but they were perfect from the free-throw line, going 16 for 16.</p> <p>Dusan Neskovic led the way with 28 points, shooting 50% from the field, though he hit just 2 of 8 from deep. Sebastian Thomas added 23 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts, and Jaden House contributed 18 points, shooting 50% overall and 20% from three.</p><p>Richmond's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Spiders allowed 15 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Richmond limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 27 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. The Spiders also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted all their attempts. Richmond gave up 5 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are St. Bonaventure Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bonnies dropped to 13-3 after a narrow 83-82 loss to La Salle on Saturday. Playing at home, St. Bonaventure was a -13 favorite but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>They led 34-30 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The game’s total points reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They connected on 52.4% of their threes, hitting 11 of 21 attempts, while shooting 43.8% from two-point range. At the free-throw line, the Bonnies made 21 of 27 shots, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Lajae Jones was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 4 of his attempts and finishing 8 of 9 overall, leading the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Deuce Jones also hit 3 of 6 from deep, contributing 16 points, while Jonah Hinton knocked down 4 threes, shooting 50% from long range and adding 12 points.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bonnies allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 52%. St. Bonaventure also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 for 77%. The Bonnies gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Richmond Spiders vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Wild and Blues face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN. The Blues are hosting the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Wild come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, October 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blues to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blues on the moneyline (-101)</li><li>The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Jets, the Wild's record stands at 1-1-2. Minnesota scored first, but Winnipeg tied it with just two seconds left in the first period. The Jets then secured the win with a goal 51 seconds into overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 5.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. Minnesota, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>In their recent matchup against the Jets, the Wild managed 27 shots on goal but only found the net once. Jacob Middleton scored his first goal of the season, 4:06 into the first period, with Marco Rossi picking up his third assist.</p> <p>Offensive struggles were evident, as the Wild had 19 giveaways and were held scoreless after the opening period. They didn't score in the second or third periods, and the game ended in a 2-1 loss to Winnipeg.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will be disappointed with their previous game, as they gave up a late goal with just 51 seconds left in overtime. They also allowed a goal with just 2 seconds remaining in the first period. Filip Gustavsson made 33 saves with a 94.3% save percentage, and the Wild's defense had 8 takeaways and 14 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blues Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Blues suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 2-1-0 after a 4-3 defeat to the Golden Knights. As underdogs on the puck line, St. Louis failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>St. Louis initially took the lead with a goal at 13:13 in the first period, but the Golden Knights responded with four unanswered goals. The Blues managed to close the gap, but couldn’t find the equalizer.</p><p>Pavel Buchnevich led the way for the Blues with two goals, bringing his season total to three. He opened the scoring in the first period and added a power-play goal in the second. Robert Thomas netted his first goal of the season, which came with 4:56 left in the third period.</p> <p>St. Louis recorded 22 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways. Jordan Kyrou added to his assist total, now with four on the season, while Justin Faulk picked up his third assist. Colton Parayko also contributed with his second assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues will look to improve after allowing the first goal against Vegas at 11:58 in the 1st period and another at 1:47, which put them down 2-1. They also gave up a goal at 17:05 in the 2nd and one more at 7:07 in the 3rd. Jordan Binnington finished with 24 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 10/15/24

Tennis is a sport that has been around for more than centuries, and it remains a very popular sport throughout the world. Tennis betting still isn’t as popular as some of the other professional sports that are out there, but there are great betting options available.

There are some massive tennis tournaments that take place throughout the year, and those are known as the major tennis tournaments. Some of those tournaments are going to be taking place in the United States, but they also are taking place throughout the world.

This article is going to explain tennis betting, and will also give you some tips for how to bet tennis. This is always going to be a sport that provides a good betting option, especially during the times of the year in which other events aren’t taking place.

Here is a look at the best tennis sportsbooks that are available in the industry, and there are going to be some great betting options at each spot.
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Knowing where to bet on tennis is going to be just as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Every sportsbook is going to have some tennis betting options, but there are some sportsbooks that stand out more than others.

Here are six of the best tennis betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that you should look to use if you want to bet on this sport.

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<p>Betting on today's Sycamores and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -8 at home against Indiana State.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -8</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State fell to 7-8 on the season after an 84-79 home loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Sycamores, who were -3 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 163 fell short of the 171.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Indiana State trailed 42-32 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Indiana State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 65.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27% of their 37 three-point tries. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%.</p> <p>Carter Whitt led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 23 points in just 22 minutes. The Sycamores also got 20 points and 6 assists from Samage Teel, while Aaron Gray pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 84 points, Indiana State's defense managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 27% from beyond the arc with a 10/37 performance. However, they struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing a 65% shooting rate on 17/26 from inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Indiana State sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 15 attempts for 62%. The Sycamores also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Bradley Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 13-3 on the season with a narrow 61-60 road win over UIC on Saturday, January 11th. The Braves entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 121 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UIC 36-26 to secure the win.</p><p>Bradley's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery and Jordan Mason each scored 15 points, with Mason shooting 53.8% from the field. Duke Deen added 14 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, while Ahmad Henderson contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Braves were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Bradley's defense managed to keep their opponent's scoring in check. They sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 14, shooting 60% from the stripe.</p>

Indiana State Sycamores vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Nittany Lions and Spartans game? Catch the action at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on BTN. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Michigan State being favored by -10.5 at home against Penn State.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Breslin Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Penn State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Penn State fell to 12-5 on the season after a narrow 82-81 home loss to Oregon on Sunday. The Nittany Lions, who were +2.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.</p> <p>Penn State trailed 41-34 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 41. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Penn State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 36.8% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 19 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 12 of 14 for 85.7%.</p> <p>Freddie Dilione led the way with 21 points in just 24 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Nick Kern added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Jackson Shelstad contributed 17 points and 8 assists, shooting 70% from the field and 60% from three.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field. The Nittany Lions allowed 24 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 49% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Penn State's defense saw their opponent hit 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Will Michigan State Win at Home?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 14-2 on the season with a 78-68 win over Northwestern on Sunday. The Spartans, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread in the road victory. The game’s total points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Michigan State took control early, leading 47-28 at halftime. However, they allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31, making the final score closer than it appeared at halftime.</p><p>Michigan State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 50% from beyond the arc, going 4-for-8 on threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they connected on 74.1% of their free throws, making 20 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% overall and 33.3% from three. Jeremy Fears Jr. added 12 points, shooting 80% from the field and dishing out 8 assists. The Spartans finished with 18 assists and 10 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Michigan State's defense put up a strong performance, holding their opponent to 68 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting 16 of 34 shots for 47%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan State's defense was particularly effective, as they allowed just 5 threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 for 77%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Hokies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Hokies at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! North Carolina State come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina State dropped to 9-7 on the season after a narrow 63-61 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Wolfpack were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread, but they couldn’t pull off the win at home.</p> <p>NC State trailed 26-20 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 37. Despite the late push, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 over/under line.</p><p>NC State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. The Wolfpack grabbed 16 offensive boards but finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 36% (24/65). They limited two-point shooting to 21/46 (45%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was even more effective, allowing only 3/19 (15%) shooting. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws (83%).</p><h3>Will Virginia Tech Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 7-9 on the season with a 71-68 road win over California on Saturday. The Hokies entered the game as +7 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech appeared to be cruising after taking a 42-23 lead into halftime, but they allowed Cal to score 45 points in the 2nd half while managing just 29 points themselves. Despite the late scare, the Hokies held on for the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range, finishing with 71 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.2%, and they hit 24 of 41 two-point attempts (58.5%).</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the Hokies with 24 points, despite shooting 40% overall and 16.7% from deep. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Virginia Tech also recorded 12 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 32% shooting from the field, including 36% from two-point range (15/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they limited the damage to 7 made threes on 27 attempts (25%).</p>

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mustangs and Cavaliers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Atlantic Coast matchup, SMU is favored bt -6.5 vs. Virginia. The over/under for the game is 133.5 points.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Not only will Virginia 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 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will SMU Be The Talk of John Paul Jones Arena?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU improved to 12-4 on the season with a 93-71 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. Playing at home, the Mustangs entered as 11-point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the over/under line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>SMU dominated early, leading 50-19 at halftime, but allowed 52 points in the second half while scoring 43. Despite the defensive lapse, SMU’s strong first half ensured the win.</p><p>SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 93 points while shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 28 from beyond the arc, also at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Chuck Harris and Javian McCollum led the way, each scoring over 20 points and shooting 63.6% from the floor. B.J. Edwards added 19 points, hitting 8 of 11 shots, including 2 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>SMU's defense struggled, giving up 71 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Mustangs allowed 35 made field goals on 70 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, SMU's defense allowed 14 threes on 28 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws.</p><h3>Will Virginia Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Virginia dropped to 8-8 on the season after an 88-65 loss to Stanford on Saturday, January 11th. The Cavaliers, who were +7.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one.</p> <p>Virginia trailed 40-30 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Virginia put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field and hitting 47.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they were solid from the free-throw line, making 81.2% of their shots (13/16).</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Isaac McKneely added 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep, while Oziyah Sellers contributed 15 points, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Virginia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They had a tough time containing two-point shots, with the other team hitting 56% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Virginia's opponents shot 41%, making 10 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 94% of their attempts. Virginia allowed 14 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

SMU Mustangs vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 9:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (10-9) will travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings (9-11) in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and the over/under line is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 9:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-132 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will San Antonio Be The Talk of Golden 1 Center?</h3><p>The Spurs fell to 10-9 on the season after a 119-101 home loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. San Antonio, who were +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 220 points came in under the 227.5-point line.</p> <p>San Antonio trailed 32-23 after the 1st quarter and couldn’t close the gap, despite a 10-0 run that brought them within a point. The Lakers responded and extended their lead, outscoring the Spurs 27-24 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Spurs managed just 101 points in their loss to the Lakers, shooting 42.4% from the field. They hit 14 threes at a 35% clip, with Harrison Barnes knocking down 5 of 6 from deep.</p> <p>Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 20 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Julian Champagnie added 18 points, 8 of which came in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs struggled against the Lakers, giving up 119 points on 53% shooting. San Antonio allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, while the Lakers hit 13 threes at a 38% clip.</p> <p>The Spurs sent the Lakers to the line just 10 times, where they hit all their free throws. San Antonio finished with 27 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 9-11 on the season after a 115-106 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday. Sacramento, favored by 7 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 221 fell just short of the 225-point line.</p> <p>Sacramento started strong, leading 30-25 after the 1st quarter, but struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, getting outscored 62-42. Despite a 34-point effort in the 4th quarter, they couldn’t overcome a 15-point deficit entering the final period.</p><p>In the Kings' 115-106 loss to the Trail Blazers, Malik Monk led the way with 29 points, hitting 8 threes at 53.3% efficiency. He added 9 assists and 3 rebounds, shooting 47.6% from the field. De'Aaron Fox contributed 22 points and 5 assists, while Domantas Sabonis posted a double-double with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, shooting 80% from the field and making 2 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Monk's performance from beyond the arc helped the Kings hit 15 threes at 35.7%, with an overall shooting percentage of 44.9%. Monk scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Sabonis had 14 points in the 1st quarter alone.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings struggled to contain the Trail Blazers, who shot 51% from the field, leading to Sacramento's 115-106 loss. The Kings allowed 33 points in the 3rd quarter, their worst defensive period, while giving up 25 in the 1st, 29 in the 2nd, and 28 in the 4th.</p> <p>Despite the loss, the Kings did a solid job defending the three, holding Portland to 11 made threes on 29% shooting. The Trail Blazers also went 12/15 from the free-throw line. Sacramento finished with 30 defensive rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

The Xfinity Series is back in Iowa for this week’s US Cellular 250, while the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is making its second appearance in Long Pond, PA at Pocono Raceway. The Xfinity Series will be on its own every other week over the next five weeks, but we haven’t seen much Cup Series participation at NASCAR’s “Triple-A” level this season anyway.

We’ve got a pretty straightforward handicap here in this one, which won’t be the case the next two weeks with road course racing. For now, it’s just 250 laps around the 0.875-mile track in Newton.

Odds are on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and down below the comment box for mobile viewers as we sink our teeth into the US Cellular 250.

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<h5><strong>Iowa</strong><strong> Part Deux</strong></h5>
The Xfinity Series and the IndyCar Series run at Iowa Speedway every year. The Xfinity Series makes two stops. This is the second stop. The first was back on June 16 for the CircuitCity.com 250, which is the week when I found out that Circuit City was still a thing.

Iowa Speedway does have road track capabilities, but the Xfinity Series races are only run on the D-shaped oval that measures 0.875 miles. All four turns have 12 to 14-degree banking and there is a really flat backstretch and a 10-degree frontstretch.

NASCAR owns the facility and there has been talk of trying to get a Monster Energy Cup Series race there in the near future, but those talks have never really gone anywhere as of yet. The Gander Outdoors Truck Series does race there in the month of June.

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<h5><strong>Jingle Bell</strong></h5>
There was some more jingling in Christopher Bell’s pockets after last week’s win at New Hampshire. It was his fifth of the season to tie for first place in the “most wins” department with Cole Custer. He also led the most laps and won Stage 2 to get some additional bonus points. Bell still trails Tyler Reddick by 56 points in the standings, but playoff bonus points are the goal now.

Cole Custer was second last week in his quest for back-to-back wins, something that only Kyle Busch has done in the Xfinity Series this season. Justin Allgaier was third and Reddick was fourth. Paul Menard was fifth. There was no real change in the standings last week.

Right now, the 12 playoff drivers would be Reddick, Bell, Custer, Allgaier, Austin Cindric, Noah Gragson, Chase Briscoe, Michael Annett, Justin Haley, John Hunter Nemechek, Ryan Sieg, and Brandon Jones. Jones won the first stage en route to finishing ninth and widened the gap over Gray Gaulding. Barring a fluky win, those should be your playoff participants.

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<h5><strong>Top-Heavy Season</strong></h5>
There have been 18 races thus far. Reddick, Bell, and Custer have combined for 13 wins. Kyle Busch has three. Ross Chastain and Michael Annett have the others. The first Daytona race and Las Vegas are the only races this season in which Reddick, Bell, and Custer have finished outside the top five. On seven occasions, all three drivers have finished top five in a race.

The irony is that the Cup Series has actually seen a lot more variance in results this season than it did last season, but the Xfinity Series has not followed that path at all whatsoever. If not for some mechanical failures for Bell, things would look even heavier at the top in all likelihood, as he had stage wins in two races where he finished outside the top 25.

That makes it tough for bettors. You’re basically limited to betting one the three short prices. This week, the price is even shorter on Bell, who is -115. He won all three stages and led the most laps last month in this race.

Interestingly, Custer is second on the board at +285 and then there is a big jump to Reddick and Allgaier at +770. Everybody else is +3300 or higher. That’s Chase Briscoe. Everybody after him is +4000 or higher.

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<h5><strong>C&amp;C Music Factory</strong></h5>
Christopher or Cole. When it comes to small and intermediate ovals, those seem to be your choices. Reddick has wins on the big tracks at Talladega and Michigan and Bell would probably have Reddick’s win at Charlotte had he finished the race. There really aren’t many other options when Cup Series guys aren’t involved.

With Bell, who won running away in the first one, you’re laying a price. With Custer, you’re at least getting about 3/1 on your money. He was second in that Iowa race and had the pole position, so he certainly qualified well, as he has on the short and intermediate tracks. He has been the pole sitter at Bristol, Iowa, Dover, and New Hampshire this season.

You could try Allgaier, who won the first race here last year and was second in this race last season. He was also third earlier this year. He’s a better bet on one of the three upcoming road courses, though. He won at Mid-Ohio and Road America last season.

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<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
As a price play, I’ll take Custer this weekend at +285. Bell could very well win, but I have a real hard time laying any minus price in a NASCAR race. It was hard to even advocate it last year when it seemed like Busch was winning every race.

Briscoe stands out as the best of the long shots because he’s had some top-five finishes on the short ovals this season. Cindric and Jones are better on bigger tracks. There just aren’t many options here, so bet Custer and hope he takes it over Bell. It would be a stunner if somebody other than those two picked up the win. We’ll have a lot more to talk about with three road course races coming up.

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