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NASCAR is a sport that is extremely popular in the United States, and it’s also one that comes with some great betting opportunities. Knowing how to bet NASCAR is a bit different than wagering on other sports as there are some different betting options out there.

NASCAR was founded all the way back in 1948, and the sport is celebrating 75 years of existence in 2023. The actual sport hasn’t really changed much since it was founded, but this is an organization that has seen plenty of growth.

There are auto racing events taking place throughout the year, and the NASCAR races are typically held every Sunday. NASCAR has introduced a points system, and that creates more drama and excitement for fans and sports bettors.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Highlanders versus the Bearcats? Tip off is at at 6:07 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY. This America East conference matchup has an over/under of 139 points, and Binghamton is favored to win by -7 at home vs. NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats -7</p><p>This game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) at 6:07 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Highlanders Have a Shot at a Win at Binghamton?</h3><p>Today, the NJIT Highlanders will take on the Binghamton Bearcats on the road. So far this season, the Highlanders have gone 2-8 on the road, and their average scoring margin in those games has been -14.3 points per game. This year, NJIT has been the underdog in 17 of their 19 games, and their record in those games is 3-14.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Highlanders were able to come away with a 75-74 win over UMBC. Over their last 10 games on the road, NJIT has gone just 2-8. So far this season, they have gone 1-4 over their last five road games, and 1-2 over their last three.</p><p>As the underdog, NJIT has gone 6-11 vs. the spread this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games as the underdog. On the road, the Highlanders are 5-5 ATS this year and 2-1 in their last 3 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in NJIT's games this season (143.9). So far, their over/under record is 6-12. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points.</p><p>NJIT recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 75 points against UMBC. This output exceeded their season average of 69 points per game. The team's scoring leader is Tariq Francis, who holds an average of 12.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Adam Hess is averaging 11.1 points per game this season.</p><p>At this time, the Highlanders' defense is positioned 229th in the country, permitting 74.6 points per game. In their previous game vs. UMBC, the Retrievers finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 74 points vs. NJIT.</p><h3>Does Binghamton Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Maine by a score of 51-50, Binghamton will look to extend their home winning streak to 2 games. So far this season, they have gone 4-2 at home and 3-2 in their last five games at home. For the year, they have a scoring differential of +1.2 points per game at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite this season, Binghamton has gone 5-0, and they have been favored in 5 of their 19 games. Their average scoring margin at home this year is +1.2 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Binghamton has gone 3-2 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 2-4 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 6-4. However, their ATS mark at home this year is only 2-6 and they have gone just 1-3 vs. the spread in their last 5 home games. Overall, Binghamton is 6-10 ATS this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in Binghamton's games this year (142.9). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 130 points.</p><p>The Binghamton offense is coming off a game in which they scored 51 points vs. Maine. Overall their field goal percentage was 44% while connecting on 1 three. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tymu Chenery who comes into today's matchup averaging 14.7. Nehemiah Benson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 10.2.</p><p>On defense, Binghamton is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.9 points per game. Binghamton's three-point defense is currently 130th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.8% of their shots vs. Binghamton.</p>

NJIT Highlanders vs Binghamton Bearcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<p>The Lancers and Trailblazers are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Trailblazers will host the game at Burns Arena in St. George, UT. California Baptist is favored by -4.5 in this Western Athletic conference contest against Utah Tech. The game's over/under currently sits at 134.5 points.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Burns Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Even though we have California Baptist winning straight-up, we like Utah Tech at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does California Baptist Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>California Baptist will be looking to build on their 14-8 record, including a 7-4 mark in Western Athletic Conference play, when they take on the Utah Tech Trailblazers. So far, the Lancers have gone 4-4 on the road, with an average scoring margin of +0.2.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Lancers have gone 4-6, and they are currently riding a two-game winning streak. In their most recent game, they defeated UT Arlington by a score of 64-63.</p><p>California Baptist has struggled against the spread this season, going 8-12 overall. However, their ATS record on the road is a solid 4-4. Over their last 3 road games, the Lancers are a perfect 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for California Baptist games is 8-12. On average, their games have finished with 133.2 points, which is 4.8 points lower than the average over/under line of 138. Today's over/under line is 134.5. Across their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the California Baptist offense ended with 64 points against UT Arlington. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 38.2% and made 5 threes. Offensively, the Lancers have a season long field goal percentage of 41%, which is 369th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 303rd in percentage and 248th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Lancers' defense is nationally ranked 23rd, allowing 64.3 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.2 threes per game vs. Utah Tech. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.4%.</p><h3>Will Utah Tech Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Utah Tech will be looking to build off their 70-68 win over Southern Utah. They have gone 5-4 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is -1.0 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Trailblazers have been an underdog in 16 of their 23 games, going 4-12 in those contests. They are 4-2 this season when they are the favorite.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Utah Tech has gone 6-10 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Trailblazers have a mark of 3-7. At home this year, Utah Tech has an ATS record of 6-3. Over their last 10 home games, the Trailblazers have gone 6-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Utah Tech's over/under record this season is 9-13, and today's line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (145.6). So far, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, which is slightly below their season average of 145.7.</p><p>In their previous game, the Trailblazers' offense finished with 70 points, which is right in line with their current average of 69.7 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Trailblazers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 257th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 176th in terms of percentage and 256th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Looking at the Utah Tech defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 76.3 points per game (267th). In today's game vs. California Baptist, the Utah Tech defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Utah Tech made 20 free-throws vs. the Trailblazers.</p>

California Baptist Lancers vs Utah Tech Trailblazers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>The Sun Devils and Minutemen are set to face off at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The Minutemen will host the game at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Arizona State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sun Devils Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona State dropped to 8-2 on the season following an 83-66 road loss to Florida on Saturday. The Sun Devils, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Arizona State trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 156-point over/under line.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.1% from the field and 28% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They managed only 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, while hitting 13 of 19 free throws (68.4%).</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the Sun Devils with 25 points, hitting 5 of 13 threes, while Adam Miller added 18 points, shooting 60% from beyond the arc. Alijah Martin contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 6 threes.</p><p>Arizona State struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 22 of 37 two-point attempts, a 59% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense conceded 10 threes on 30 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they hit 9 free throws.</p><h3>Will Massachusetts Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Massachusetts improved to 4-7 on the season with a 77-72 win over Northeastern on Wednesday, December 18th. Playing at home, the Minutemen were -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p> <p>UMass led 35-30 at halftime and both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Massachusetts put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46%. They hit 6 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 61.3% of their free throws, going 19 for 31 from the line.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Rashad King added 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 16.7% from deep. LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each contributed 18 points, with Pratt adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Even with Massachusetts giving up 72 points, their defense held the opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (20/45). From beyond the arc, the Minutemen limited the damage, allowing just 6 threes on 18 attempts for 33% shooting.</p> <p>Massachusetts sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 61%. The Minutemen also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
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Choosing the right sportsbook to use when betting on sports betting is going to be as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Even though some sportsbooks are going to focus on traditional sports betting more, the best sportsbooks are going to have some great online horse race betting options as well.

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-141) will host the Utah Jazz (+119) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.</p>

<p>Utah enters this game with a record of 6-20, which is good for 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11-16 and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-71 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 126-119 win over the Pistons on Thursday, the Jazz improved to 6-20 this season. Utah, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>The Jazz started strong, leading 48-19 after the 1st quarter, thanks to a 10-0 run. However, the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-19 and the 3rd quarter 32-30. Utah entered the 4th quarter with a 97-86 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-29 in the final period.</p><p>Collin Sexton led the Jazz to a win over the Pistons with 30 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Keyonte George added 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8%, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Utah connected on 20 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 47% overall. Sexton scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Markkanen added 13 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. The Pistons scored 32 and 33 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively, but Utah still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Jazz held Detroit to 43% shooting and just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making 13 threes. The Pistons also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Utah grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Brooklyn as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Nets improved to 11-16 this season with a 101-94 road win over the Raptors on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn took control in the 4th quarter, holding Toronto to 18 points while scoring 31. An 11-0 run broke a 90-90 tie, giving the Nets a 101-90 lead before the Raptors added a few late points.</p><p>In their win over the Raptors, the Nets shot just 40.2% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the floor and making 4 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Johnson scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Shake Milton and Noah Clowney each added 6 of their 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the final period. Ben Simmons also contributed 12 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 94 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Nets limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Brooklyn sent Toronto to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Lions. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lions at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have Lindenwood as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES VS LINDENWOOD LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hyland Arena at 8:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Saint Charles</h3><h3>Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Golden Eagles fell to 3-7 on the season after a 71-68 road loss to Western Illinois on Tuesday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Tennessee Tech didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 31-31 tie at halftime, the Golden Eagles were outscored 40-37 in the second half. The game’s total points of 139 narrowly missed the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>In their last game, Tennessee Tech put up 68 points, shooting 44.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 34.6% of their threes, going 9-for-26, and hit 51.5% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 7 of 10 shots, good for 70%.</p> <p>Ryan Myers led the way with 21 points, while Ray Glasgow added 20 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Rodney Johnson Jr. contributed 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field.</p><p>Despite Tennessee Tech allowing 71 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 42% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tennessee Tech's defense allowed 7 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from deep. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 80%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Lions Chances at Home</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lions improved to 2-6 on the season after a decisive 81-63 win over the Jaguars on Saturday, December 14th. Playing at home, Lindenwood entered the game as slight -1 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Lindenwood led 39-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jaguars 42-34. The game’s total points of 144 went over the pre-game O/U line of 141.</p><p>Lindenwood's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 47.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 17 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 56.7%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, making 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Jaylon McDaniel led the way with 22 points on 9 of 12 shooting, while Markeith Browning II and Paul Zilinskas each added 18 points. Browning also contributed 5 assists and 7 rebounds, and Reggie Bass chipped in 14 points, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Lindenwood's defense giving up 63 points on 50% shooting, they still managed to come out on top. The Lions allowed their opponent to connect on 22 of 43 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lindenwood's opponent shot 47%, hitting 8 of 17 threes. The Lions also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. Lindenwood gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Lindenwood Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buckeyes versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 160.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -8.5 vs. Ohio State.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 5:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Ohio State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buckeyes Defense Show Up in New York?</h3><p>Ohio State improved to 7-4 on the season with a 95-73 win over Valparaiso on Tuesday. The Buckeyes, who were heavy favorites at -21, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Ohio State led 41-30 at halftime and scored 54 points in the second half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Ohio State put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 54.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 6-for-19 (31.6%). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, knocking down 23-of-27 for 85.2%.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, and Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists. Evan Mahaffey was perfect from the field, making all 6 of his shots.</p><p>Ohio State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Buckeyes allowed their opponents to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 27 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio State's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. The Buckeyes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts for 85%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Wildcats?</h3><p>On Saturday, December 14th, the Wildcats improved to 10-1 on the season with a 93-85 home win over the Cardinals. Kentucky entered the game as -9.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Kentucky led 46-40 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The combined points of 178 exceeded the O/U line of 160.</p><p>Kentucky's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 52.4% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%.</p> <p>Lamont Butler was perfect from the field, going 10/10 overall and 6/6 from three, finishing with 33 points and 6 assists. Chucky Hepburn added 26 points and 5 assists, while Terrence Edwards Jr. contributed 23 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes.</p><p>Despite Kentucky's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponents, giving up 85 points on 58% shooting. The Wildcats struggled to defend inside, allowing 61% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kentucky's defense allowed 11 threes on 52% shooting. They also sent their opponents to the line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Canucks Defense Show Up in Las Vegas?</h3><p><p>With a record of 40-17-7, the Canucks are in first place in the Western Conference. They have gone 21-14 against other Western Conference teams and 11-6 against other Pacific Division teams. On the road, Vancouver is 20-11-4 this season and has won two straight games.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone just 4-6, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games. As the underdog, Vancouver has gone 13-6-3 this season and has lost two straight games when not favored.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Canucks have gone 18-17 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin is at +.4 goals per game. Overall, Vancouver's puck line record is at 35-29.</p>

<p>So far, the Canucks have been the underdog in 22 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 17-5. In their last ten games, Vancouver's puck line record is at just 1-9.</p> <p>For the season, Vancouver's games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Canucks have an over/under record of 35-25-4.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Canucks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Vancouver posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 ATS.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Canucks come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 3rd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. Coming into the game, the Canucks have a 19-7 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 20-10.</p><p>Vancouver will be looking for a good game from Brock Boeser who leads the team in scoring with 35 goals, ranking 8th in the NHL. Boeser also comes into the game with 28 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Golden Knights head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Vegas. So far, they are 17th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Thatcher Demko gets the start and has made 47 starts this season. His record at this point is 32-13, and his save percentage is 0.972%.</p><h3>Will the Golden Knights Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 19-9-2 and are on a four-game losing streak. In the Pacific Division, Vegas is in fourth place with a record of 11-7. In the Western Conference, they are in seventh place with 73 points and a record of 33-22-7. Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone just 2-8.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Vegas has gone 20-14-4 this season and have been favored in 38 of their 62 games. Against other Western Conference teams, the Golden Knights have gone 21-13, and they have gone 0-3 over their last three games.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 15-15 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin is +.7 goals per game. So far, Vegas has gone 31-31 against the puck line, including 20 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>In their last ten games at home, the Golden Knights have gone just 5-5 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is just 13-25. Overall, Vegas has gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games.</p> <p>The average goal total for Vegas' games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 31-31-0.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 14th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 16th in the league. Coming into the game, the Golden Knights have a 15-14 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 17-8.</p><p>Vegas' leading goal scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far this season, he has 32 goals, placing him 13th in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 21 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Golden Knights head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Vegas. So far, they are 17th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Adin Hill has started 26 games this season. His current record stands at 15-7, and his save percentage is 0.657%.</p>

Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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