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Oklahoma Sooners vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Louisville Cardinals vs Kentucky Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Purdue Boilermakers vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Florida Gators vs Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Auburn Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Fresno State Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Washington Huskies vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Texas Longhorns vs Texas A&M Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

A pair of teams on winning streaks, the Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks meet at the United Center. Sportsnet West will air this Western Conference matchup, which gets going at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5.
<h2>Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks Odds</h2>
The money line for each team is currently set at an identical -110, and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under (O/U) at 7 goals. If gamblers want to put some action on this game's total, they'll be looking at odds of -105 money on the over and -115 on the under.

Edmonton is 36-31 straight up (SU) and has netted 7.3 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 67 regular season contests, 32 of its games have gone over the total, while 31 have gone under and just four have pushed. As a road team this season, the Oilers are 20-16 SU.

Edmonton comes into the match up with the first-best power-play unit in the NHL, as it's converted on 29.9 percent of its extra-man chances this year. On the other hand, it has the third-best penalty kill in the league, and it's successfully killed off 84.4 percent of its penalties.

For the team as a whole, Edmonton has been sent to the penalty box 3.4 times per game in the 2019-20 season, 3.2 per game over its last five games total, and 3.4 per game over its last five games as the visiting team. The team's been forced to kill penalties just 8.0 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Averaging 27.9 saves per game with a .913 save percentage, Mikko Koskinen (18-17-2) has been the best option in goal for Edmonton this season. If it chooses to rest him, however, the team might turn to Mike Smith (19-18-6), who has a .905 save percentage and 2.88 goals against average this year.

Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid will both lead the offensive attack for the visiting Oilers. Draisaitl has 108 points on 43 goals and 65 assists, and has recorded multiple points in 32 different games. McDavid has 32 goals and 63 assists to his credit, and has logged a point in 45 games.

On the other side of the rink, Chicago is 30-36 straight up (SU) and has netted moneyline bettors 0.7 units this year. Through 66 regular season matches, 33 of its games have gone under the total, while 32 have gone over and just one has pushed. The team is 14-17 SU at home this year.

Chicago has converted on just 15.0 percent of its power play chances this year, a mark that places it in the bottom overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked seventh overall, and it's successfully killed off 82.4 percent of all penalties.

Chicago players have been sent to the penalty box 3.5 times per game this season, 3.4 per game over their last five games total, and 4.0 per game over their last five home outings. The team's had to stave off opponent power plays just 7.8 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Corey Crawford has stopped 30.1 shots per game as the top choice in goal for Chicago. Crawford has 14 wins, 22 losses, and three overtime losses to his name and has maintained a pedestrian 2.82 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season.

The home team will be led on offense by Patrick Kane (29 goals, 51 assists).
<h3>Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks Free Picks</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free NHL Tip:</a> SU Winner – Oilers, O/U – Under
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Trends

Chicago is 4-4 in games decided by a shootout this season while Edmonton is 2-2 in shootouts.

For both of these clubs, the over has hit in three of their past five matchups.

Edmonton has managed 30.8 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while Chicago has been attempting 35.0 shots per game over its last five home outings.

Chicago has averaged 3.0 goals per game overall this season, but has upped that figure to 4.7 per match up over its three-game winning streak.

Edmonton skaters created 26.7 hits per game last season, while the Hawks logged 16.5 hits per contest.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Lakers and Golden Bears face off at 10:00 ET on ACC. The Golden Bears are hosting the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have California as the -19.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears -19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-60 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Mercyhurst Shock Everyone at Haas Pavilion?</h3><h3>Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lakers fell to Air Force 82-48 on Sunday, November 24th. Mercyhurst was a +9 underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, slightly over the O/U line of 127.</p> 

<p>Mercyhurst trailed 31-24 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 24 points while allowing 51.</p><p>Mercyhurst struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points and shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they hit only 19% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-21 from deep.</p> <p>Ethan Taylor was a bright spot, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, shooting 7-for-10 from three-point range. Wesley Celichowski added 14 points, and Luke Kearney contributed 12 points, hitting 4-of-5 threes.</p><p>Mercyhurst struggled defensively, giving up 82 points on 64% shooting from the field. The Lakers allowed 31 field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercyhurst's defense gave up 15 threes on 21 attempts, a 71% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they hit 5 free throws.</p><h3>Will California Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>California improved to 3-1 on the season with an 83-77 win over Sacramento State on Sunday. The Golden Bears were -14.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>California led 40-33 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half, though they allowed 44 points to the Hornets after the break. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>California's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They were strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 of 26 threes (26.9%).</p> <p>Jacob Holt led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Julian Vaughns connected on 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 18 points. The Golden Bears also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and went 26 of 39 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p><p>California's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 47% from the field. The Golden Bears had a tough time defending inside, as they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 66% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California held their opponent to 26% shooting, with 7 made threes on 26 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 26 free throws at a 66% rate. The Golden Bears also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers will host the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 6.5, and the over/under line is set at 233.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has won four straight and sits atop the Western Conference at 34-15. Conversely, the Pelicans are 7th in the West at 29-21 and have won three in a row.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-117 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Win at Los Angeles?</h3><p>Currently 7th in the Western Conference, the Pelicans have a record of 29-21. In the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place. As the underdog, they are 12-11 this season.</p>

<p>New Orleans' ATS record for the season is 28-22, and they have covered the spread in their last two road games. On the road, they are 13-12 straight-up and 14-11 vs. the spread.</p>

<p>The Pelicans' O/U record for the season is 24-26, and their games have averaged 229.5 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 233.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Pelicans defeated the Raptors by a score of 138-100. They were favored by 11 points in that game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 232 points.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 13th in the NBA at 116.9 points per game. This season, they have outscored the league average in 52% of their games. On the road, New Orleans is averaging 116.8 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Pelicans have been a top-10 team in terms of field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 9th in true shooting percentage. When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, New Orleans is 7th in the league in free throw attempts.</p>

<p>One area where the Pelicans have struggled is three-point shooting. They are 23rd in the NBA in three-point attempts and are shooting 37% from beyond the arc. In terms of pace, New Orleans is 18th in the league.</p><p>Not only do the Pelicans' overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 9th in the league in points allowed. New Orleans has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 21st in the league over their last three games at 104 PPG allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pelicans are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 13th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 21st in blocked shots at 4.7 per game.</p><h3>Will the Clippers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Clippers are currently 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 34-15. In the Western Conference, they are 21-11 and 13-4 against non-conference opponents.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has won four straight games and is favored by 6.5 points today. This is the 40th game this season in which they have been favored, and they have gone 33-7 as the favorite.</p>

<p>This season, the Clippers have an average scoring differential of +8.7 points per game at home and are 19-4 straight-up. Their ATS record at home is 14-9, and they have won eight straight games at home.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Hawks by a score of 149-144. The O/U line for that game was 245.5, and they were favored by 4.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>On the season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 23-26, and their games have averaged 231.1 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 233.5.</p>

<p>The Clippers' ATS record for the season is 28-21, and they have covered the spread in their last three games. In their win over the Hawks, they covered the spread by 5 points.</p><p>So far this season, the Clippers are 6th in scoring at 118.8 points per game. At home, they are 11th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 118.7 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, leading the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. However, they are just 18th in three-point attempts per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Clippers' offense has outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.1% of their games this season. In terms of assists, they are 17th in the league at 26.3 per game. In terms of free throws, the Clippers are 14th in attempts and 10th in makes at 18.6 per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Clippers defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 38.8% of their games. Currently, they are 8th in the NBA at 112.3 points per game allowed. Inside the arc, the Clippers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.6% and 35.6% from three-point territory.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24