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<p>At 9:40 PM from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an American League matchup between the Athletics and Mariners. Heading into Saturday's game, the Athletics are 18-22, while the Mariners come in at 21-18. Oakland is currently in third place in the AL West, and the Mariners are favored at -237.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and tonight's pitching matchup features Joey Estes for the Athletics and Bryce Miller for the Mariners. You can catch this one on TV on RSNW.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Seattle cruised to an easy 8-1 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 4th inning, scoring five of their eight runs. As for the A's, they scored their only run in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Mariners were favored at -159 on the money line.</p>

<p>Bryan Woo only went 4 1/3 innings for the Mariners but didn't give up a run and picked up the win. He finished the game with just three strikeouts and allowed one hit. On the other side, Paul Blackburn was tagged for seven runs in four innings of work for the A's.</p>

<p>Dylan Moore hit the game's only home run while going 3/4 with five RBIs and two runs scored. Ty France also had a two-hit game for Seattle and drove in two runs.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 18-22, the Athletics are 4.0 games behind the Rangers for the AL West lead. So far, they have gone just 3-5 in divisional matchups. Oakland is on a two-game losing streak, dropping the series opener vs. the Mariners and have lost two straight as the underdog. As the road underdog this year, the Athletics are 8-9.</p>

<p>This season, the Athletics have been good as the favorite, going 4-1, but they are just 14-21 as the underdog. Oakland's overall series record is 6-5-1, and they have gone 5-5 over their last 10 games.</p><p>The Athletics have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 22-18 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 10-7 against the run line. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 20-15 against the run line compared to just 2-3 as the favorite.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game, the Oakland Athletics have seen their games go over the 7.5 run over/under line in 5 of 14 games this season when the line has been set at 7.5 runs. Overall, the Athletics have gone over the total in 19 of their 39 games this season, and they are currently on a 4-game over streak.</p><p>Joey Estes is coming off a season in which he made two starts and two appearances overall. His record for the year was 0-1, and his ERA was 7.20. Estes' WHIP for the season was 1.40, and he allowed a batting average of .267. His slugging percentage allowed was .600, and he gave up four home runs for the year. Estes' strikeouts per nine innings was 6.3, and his walks per nine innings was 1.8.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. However, they have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game. Overall, they are batting just .221 and have the league's 25th ranked strikeout rate. One area where they have been strong is in the power department, as they are 4th in home runs and have a collective ISO of .166.</p>

<p>Over his last four games, Shea Langeliers has gone 6/16 with two home runs and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting just .212, but his nine homers is tied for the team lead. Langeliers and Brent Rooker are both on a good stretch of games, with Rooker currently on a four-game hitting streak and Langeliers on a three-game streak. Rooker's 24 RBIs is the best mark on the team and 10th in the league.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 21-18 overall and trails the Rangers by just a half-game in the AL West. So far, they have been good against other teams in the AL West, putting up a record of 5-2. The Mariners are at home today, where they are 12-8 this year.</p>

<p>As the home favorite, the Mariners have gone 8-6 and 12-9 overall as the favorite. They are just under .500 at 9-10 on the road. Seattle won the first game of this series vs. the Athletics and are 6-5-1 in series so far this year.</p><p>The Mariners have been a solid run line bet this season, going 19-20 overall. They are 10-10 vs. the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +0.4 runs per game. In their wins, they have outscored their opponents by an average of 3.3 runs per game, while in their losses, they have been outscored by an average of 3.4 runs per game.</p><p>The Mariners have had 18 games this season with over/under lines higher than today's 7.5, and those games have gone over the total 12 times. Their games have averaged 7.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-25 on the year. The Mariners have hit the over in four straight games, including their last game against the Athletics, which had a combined 9 runs.</p><p>Seattle is sending right-hander Bryce Miller to the mound today vs. the Athletics. He has made four quality starts this year and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Astros, where he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up a homer. Overall, Miller has a record of 3-2 and an ERA of 2.61. Opposing batters are hitting .169 off Miller this season. Looking back at his last four outings, Miller has finished with a no-decision in each one.</p><p>Cal Raleigh has been a key power source for the Mariners this season, as his nine homers are 4th in the league and leads the team. However, he has not hit the ball well of late, going just 5/30 in his last nine games. Julio Rodriguez is batting .253 for the season and has one home run. Mitch Haniger and Jorge Polanco are tied for 2nd on the team with five homers, but both are hitting below .215.</p>

<p>Seattle's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. They are also the league's worst team in terms of strikeouts. Overall, the Mariners are batting just .225, which is 20th in the league. As a team, they are 9th in home runs and have a collective isolated power of .139.</p>

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<p>The Ravens are heavily favored in their week 16 matchup against the Steelers, with the money line sitting at -279 for the Ravens and +230 for the Steelers. The game, set for Saturday, December 21st at 4:30 ET at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, is crucial for both teams. The Ravens are 9-5 and the Steelers are 8-6, and the Ravens are -6 point favorites on the point spread. FOX is handling the television coverage, and the over/under line is 44.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers +6</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 24 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>At 10-4, the Steelers hold a 70.1% chance of winning the AFC North and have already locked up a playoff spot. They rank 9th in our NFL power rankings and sit 3rd in the AFC standings. Pittsburgh is 5-1 at home and 5-3 on the road, including a 3-1 record in division games. Against the spread, they are 10-4, with a +5.1 scoring margin. They are 5-3 as favorites and 5-1 as underdogs.</p> <p>After winning three straight, the Steelers fell to the Eagles in week 15, leaving them at 10-4. They were 5.5-point underdogs but couldn’t cover, losing by 14. The O/U line was 43, and the teams combined for 40 points, marking the second straight under in Pittsburgh’s games.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Steelers are 17th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 9th in the NFL in points per game (24) and are 17th in yards per game, averaging 325.6. Pittsburgh relies on the run game, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and 9th in rushing yards per game. On the other hand, they are 28th in passing attempts and 24th in passing yards, with an average of 198.9 per game. The Steelers are 13th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 38.9%.</p> <p>Russell Wilson threw for 128 yards (14/22) and a touchdown in week 15 against the Eagles. Najee Harris had just 14 rushing yards on 6 carries, while Calvin Austin III led the team with 65 receiving yards on 5 catches. Pittsburgh scored 13 points in the loss, with all of them coming in the first half.</p><p>In their 27-13 loss to the Eagles, the Steelers' defense allowed Philadelphia to convert on 58.8% of their third down attempts. The Eagles finished with 401 yards of total offense, with Pittsburgh giving up 270 passing yards and 131 rushing yards on 42 attempts. Philadelphia found success through the air, completing 78.1% of their passes and averaging 8.4 yards per attempt.<p></p>Despite the tough game, the Steelers' defense did manage to record three sacks and had more quarterback hits and tackles for loss than the Eagles.</p><h3>Are The Ravens Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With a 9-5 record, the Ravens have a 99.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 29.9% chance of winning the AFC North. They are 4th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 16. Baltimore is 7-6-1 against the spread, including a 7-5-1 mark as the favorite. Their O/U record is 11-3, with their games averaging 53.6 points per game.</p> <p>In week 15, the Ravens bounced back from their week 13 loss to the Eagles with a 35-14 win over the Giants. Baltimore covered the 16.5-point spread, improving to 9-5. The combined 49 points in the game went over the 43.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Ravens are 2nd in our offensive power rankings, leading the NFL with 424.1 yards per game and ranking 3rd in points per game with 29.9. They are 3rd in passing yards per game (245.6) despite ranking 26th in pass attempts. Baltimore also ranks 2nd in rushing, with 178.4 yards per game on 31.3 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Lamar Jackson is coming off a 5-touchdown performance in week 15, going 21/25 for 290 yards against the Giants. Derrick Henry rushed for 67 yards on 14 carries, while Rashod Bateman led the receivers with 80 yards and 2 touchdowns on 3 catches. Baltimore converted 9 of 11 third downs in the win.</p><p>The Ravens' defense was dominant in their 35-14 win over the Giants, allowing just 55 rushing yards on 20 attempts. They held the Giants to 181 passing yards and a completion percentage of 59.5%. Baltimore's defense gave up just one touchdown and limited the Giants to a 16.7% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>They also came away with three sacks, one interception, and held the Giants to 236 total yards. The Ravens' defense was effective in generating pressure, as they had a positive differential in QB hits and tackles for loss.</p>

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Spartans game? Catch the action at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS USC UPSTATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hodge Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will USC Upstate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Penguins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State improved to 6-5 on the season with an 80-70 road win over Wright State on Wednesday. The Penguins entered the game as +7 underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-35 at halftime, Youngstown State turned things around by outscoring Wright State 45-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 30 attempts, while shooting 54.5% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jack Doumbia led the Penguins with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Harper added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Alex Huibregtse and Jason Nelson each contributed 15 points, with Nelson also dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field on 26 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 16 of 31 shots, with a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Penguins allowed 10 made threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 8 for 15 from the free-throw line, hitting 53% of their foul shots. Youngstown State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are USC Upstate Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season struggles continued with an 85-70 loss to South Carolina State on Wednesday, dropping their record to 1-10. The Spartans were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, just over the 153.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, USC Upstate allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 36. Their defense continues to be a concern as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.4% (18/35). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans connected on 25 of 41 attempts, shooting 61%. Carmelo Adkins led the team with 21 points, while Mister Dean added 17. Drayton Jones contributed 14 points, and Davion Everett, Omar Croskey, Mitchell Taylor, and Wilson Dubinsky each chipped in 12 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 85 points despite holding the opponent to 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate limited the damage, as the opponent shot just 23%, making 3 of 13 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 41 times, where they converted 25 free throws (61%). USC Upstate also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>From Wrigley Field in Chicago, we have the Athletics and Cubs facing off in an interleague matchup. This one gets started at 7:40 PM ET and is being televised by NSPCA. The money line odds have the Cubs at -197 compared to the Athletics at +165. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Joey Estes is starting for the Athletics, and he is facing off against Shota Imanaga. The Athletics are 65-85, and the Cubs are 76-73, but they have lost two in a row. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 7:40 ET on Monday, September 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the White Sox with a 4-3 loss on the road. Oakland was the heavy favorite at -173 going into this matchup. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with three runs in the 1st inning. The Athletics pulled to within one run with a two-run 5th but couldn't complete the comeback.</p>

<p>Oakland started JP Sears, and he took the loss, going six innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits. The Athletics's offense scored their only three runs on a homer from Brent Rooker in the 5th.</p><p>Oakland is 65-85 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West, 16.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. They have an overall record of 21-25 in divisional matchups. The Athletics have dropped two straight games and closed out their series vs. the White Sox with a loss.</p>

<p>At home, the Athletics are 36-39 this year compared to a 29-46 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Athletics are 53-78 this year, and they are 12-7 when favored. Oakland's overall series record is 18-25-5 this year.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics have a run line record of 41-34 on the road this season, but they have failed to cover the run line in their last two road games. Overall, they are 82-68 vs. the run line this season, and they have been an underdog in 131 of their 140 games. Their average run differential is -0.6 runs per game this season, and they have a run line record of 7-12 when favored.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road today against the Chicago Cubs. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The A's and their opponents have combined to average 8.7 runs per game this season. Oakland's over/under record for the season is 70-78, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 18-17-1. In 49.3% of their games this season, the over/under line has been set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Joey Estes gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Cubs on the road. He has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 7-7 with an ERA of 4.36. Estes' WHIP for the season is currently 1.13. In his last outing, he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits. He finished with a no decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Estes has one complete game shutout this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.73 strikeouts and just 1.84 walks.</p>
<p>For the season, the Athletics are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. However, they have been good in terms of home runs, as they are 6th in the league in that category. As a team, they are batting just .234 and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of strikeouts. Oakland's team on-base percentage is just .303, which is 19th in the league.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .301 and has gone 9/30 in his last seven games. Rooker's 37 homers are 5th in the league, and he is 3rd in the MLB in RBIs (107). Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team in RBIs but is batting just .219 for the season.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Rockies, the Cubs closed out the series with a 6-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -136 on the money line. It was a big third inning for the Cubs, as they scored two runs, and added another two runs in the 7th to close things out. Chicago's offense was carried by Michael Busch, who went 3/5 with two homers and three RBIs.</p>

<p>Kyle Hendricks started for the Cubs, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He also issued just three walks and struck out seven Rockies batters. The Cubs' bullpen closed things out with three scoreless innings, and Tyson Miller picked up the save.</p><p>Chicago is 76-73 overall, putting them 2nd in the NL Central, 10 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. The Cubs are 21-28 against other teams in the NL Central. They are at home today, where they are 38-33 this season.</p>

<p>The Cubs have gone 38-40 on the road this year. As the favorite, Chicago has gone 39-35 and 37-38 as the underdog. They kick off their series vs. the Athletics with an overall series record of 21-24-3. Chicago has dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>When betting on the Cubs' run line this season, it has been more profitable to take them on the road, where they have covered at a 46-32 clip. The Cubs have been a better bet when they are the underdog, going 49-26 against the run line in those games.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 70-74. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, the Cubs have gone 11-17-1. Overall, 50.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher, while 30.2% have had lines set at 7.5 runs or lower.</p><p>Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today and is coming off a strong outing against the Dodgers. In that September 10th start, he went seven innings, giving up three earned runs and picking up the win. Looking back further, Imanaga has won his last four starts and has pitched at least six innings in each of those outings. For the season, he has made 27 starts, has a record of 13-3, and his ERA is 3.03. Opponents are batting .222 off Imanaga this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.93 strikeouts and just 1.4 walks.</p><p>So far this season, the Cubs offense is averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been even better on the road, putting up an average of 5.1 runs per contest. As a team, the Cubs are batting .241, which is 15th in the league, and they are also 17th in home runs.</p>

<p>Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ have been the Cubs' top power threats this season, with Suzuki hitting 20 homers and Happ leading the team with 23 long balls. Suzuki is batting .275, and Happ comes in at .246. Happ has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/18 with three homers over his last five games. Michael Busch has also been hot, with eight RBIs in his last five games.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/16/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

College Basketball

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Idaho Vandals vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Northern Colorado Bears vs Denver Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

Temple Owls vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

VMI Keydets vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Connecticut Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. East Tennessee State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buccaneers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State evened their season record at 5-5 with an 84-58 win over Elon on Wednesday. The Buccaneers, who were favored by three points, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>ETSU took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Elon 40-32.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Buccaneers dished out 18 assists, with Quimari Peterson leading the way with 6. Peterson also contributed 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. TJ Simpkins led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 58 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Buccaneers had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 24/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. The Buccaneers also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% rate. East Tennessee State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas City Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 3-7 on the season with a 74-64 win over Wichita State on Tuesday. The Roos were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kansas City led 38-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 64.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point shots.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the way with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each added 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Ring Nyeri was also effective from deep, making 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 64 points, Kansas City’s defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-point attempts (21/43). The Roos were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Kansas City sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 54%. The Roos also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

TD Garden will be hosting an enticing showdown as the Boston Bruins take the ice against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning. It's the fourth and last time that these two clubs will meet in the regular season. The opening face-off takes place at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7, and you'll be able to view this Atlantic Division matchup live on New England Sports Network.
<h2>Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins Odds</h2>
Boston (-135) is currently favored over Tampa Bay (+115), and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 6 goals. The line for betting the total stands at -120 for the under and +100 for the over.

Boston is 43-25 straight up (SU) and has earned 0.9 units for moneyline bettors this year. That winning percentage, ranked first in the league in this young season, isn't too far off from to the 49-33 record the team posted during last year's regular season campaign. Of its 68 regular season matches, 37 have gone under the total, while 27 have gone over and just four have pushed. The team's 22-12 SU at home this year.

The Bruins come into the matchup with the third-strongest power-play unit in the NHL, as the team has converted on 25.1 percent of their extra-man chances this year. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked third overall, and they've successfully killed off 84.4 percent of all penalties.

The Bruins, as a collective unit, have been called for penalties 3.8 times per game overall this season, 3.8 per game over their last five matchups total, and 3.8 per game over their last five home outings. The team has had to stave off opposition power plays for 10.4 minutes per contest over their last five home games.

Boasting a .928 save percentage and 26.9 saves per game, Tuukka Rask (25-14-6) has been the primary goalkeeper for Boston this year. If Boston chooses to give him a breather, however, the team might turn to Jaroslav Halak (18-13-13 record, .919 save percentage, 2.39 goals against average).

The Bruins will continue to rely on offensive production from David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand. Pastrnak (93 points) has tallied 47 goals and 46 assists and has recorded two or more points 29 times this year. Marchand has 28 goals and 57 assists to his name and has notched at least one point in 50 contests.

Tampa Bay has netted moneyline bettors 1.7 units this year and is currently 42-25 straight up (SU). 34 of its matches have gone over the total, while 29 have gone under the total and just four have pushed. As a road team, the Lightning are 20-13 SU.

The Lightning have converted on 23.2 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that's good enough for sixth-best in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 10th overall and it's successfully killed off 82.3 percent of all opponent power plays.

Tampa Bay's skaters have been penalized 4.1 times per game in total this season, and 5.0 per game over their last five on the road. The team has been forced to kill penalties a whopping 14.0 minutes per game over their last five outings.

Andrei Vasilevskiy (28.1 saves per game) has been the primary option in the net for Tampa Bay. Vasilevskiy owns a 34-16-3 record, and has registered a .916 save percentage and 2.56 goals against average this year.

For the visiting Lightning, the offense will run through Nikita Kucherov, who has 50 assists and 32 goals this year.
<h3>Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">NHL Prediction:</a> SU Winner – Lightning, O/U – Over
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Boston (0-7 in shootouts this season) has more experience in games decided by shootout. Tampa Bay, on the other hand,is undefeated in two shootouts this year.

Three of Boston's last five outings gone under the total.

Boston has allowed 2.5 goals per game overall this season, but has driven that figure down to 1.3 per match up over its four-game winning streak.

This game features two of the more physical defenses in the league. Tampa Bay skaters have accounted for the eighth-most hits in the league (23.9 per game) while the Bruins have handed the ninth-most (23.5).

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins Betting Pick 3/7/20

<p>Betting on today's Golden Griffins and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Bradley as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Canisius Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Canisius fell to 0-12 on the season after a 72-60 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. Despite being +25 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Canisius scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 fell under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Canisius managed just 60 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 44.4% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts, while struggling on the boards with only 2 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Des Watson, Paul McMillan IV, and Tana Kopa each added 15 points, with Kopa knocking down 5 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Canisius gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Golden Griffins allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Canisius allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% clip. They sent the other team to the line just 5 times, where they hit 3 free throws. Canisius also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Braves Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Bradley improved to 8-2 on the season with a 66-64 win over San Francisco on Wednesday. The Braves were -2 point favorites going into the game, resulting in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Bradley trailed 27-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dons 41-37. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from three-point range, hitting 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Braves struggled, making just 29.4% of their two-point shots (10/34). Duke Deen led the way with 19 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Bradley's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field (22/54). The Braves were strong inside, holding their opponent to just 29% shooting on two-point attempts (10/34).</p> <p>However, Bradley struggled to contain the three-point line, where the opposing team hit 12 of 20 attempts, shooting 60%. The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). Bradley limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Canisius Golden Griffins vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</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 +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Wild and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Wild in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>The Jets enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-9-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 15 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 23-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st on a power play. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Logan Stanley found the net for the first time this year.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, helping the Jets to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Cyclones. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and the Cyclones are favored to win at home against the Wildcats.</p><h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like New Hampshire at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Hampshire Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>New Hampshire heads into their 13th game of the year with a record of 8-4. Should they come out on top today, they will bring their road record to .500, which currently sits at 3-4. Up to this point, New Hampshire has been solid against the spread, boasting a record of 7-4. This includes a positive ATS mark of 5-2 when playing on the road and an even 2-2 when playing at home.</p><p>New Hampshire comes in with an over/under record of 6-4-1 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 150.6 points per game so far. The Wildcats' last five games have culminated with an average of 150 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, New Hampshire's offense scored 81 points against Rhode Island. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.1%, and they went 12/19 from the free-throw line. Leading New Hampshire in scoring vs. Rhode Island was Clarence O. Daniels II with his 27 points. Naim Miller also added 17 points for the Wildcats.</p><p>On the defensive side, New Hampshire is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.9 points per game. In today's game vs. Iowa State, the New Hampshire defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, New Hampshire made 16 free-throws vs. the Wildcats.</p><h3>Can Iowa State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The game against New Hampshire today will showcase a 10-2 Iowa State team. In away games, the Cyclones are 2-1 this year, while they are 8-1 at home. Iowa State has a positive ATS record, sitting above .500 at 8-3-1. Looking at their performance in the last five games, they are 4-0-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Iowa State comes in with an over/under record of 8-4-0 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 144.5 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Cyclones' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 148 points per game.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 86.3 points per game, the Iowa State had a below average performance. They scored 80 points against Eastern Illinois and had a field goal percentage of 48.2%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tamin Lipsey who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.5. Keshon Gilbert also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.8.</p><p>In the current season, the Iowa State defense has excelled, sitting 4th in the nation by allowing 58.2 points per game. Iowa State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Eastern Illinois offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 48 points.</p>

New Hampshire Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/23