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Two teams riding winning streaks, the Minnesota Wild and the Los Angeles Kings meet at the Staples Center. This Western Conference matchup will get started at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7, and it can be watched live on Fox Sports North.
<h2>Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings Odds</h2>
Minnesota is 34-33 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 0.1 units this season. 32 of its outings have gone over the total, while 29 have gone under and just five have pushed. The Wild are 15-17 SU as an away team in 2019-20.

Minnesota has converted on 21.0 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a mark that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 28th out of 31 teams, and the team's successfully killed off only 76.4 percent of all penalties.

The Wild, as a collective unit, have been whistled for penalties 3.6 times per game this season, and 2.4 per game over its last five road outings. The team has had to defend opponent power plays just 6.3 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Boasting a .913 save percentage and 25.9 saves per game, Alex Stalock (21-16-4) has been the top option in goal for Minnesota this year. If it decides to give him a rest, however, the team might turn to Devan Dubnyk (11-18-2), who has a .892 save percentage and 3.34 goals against average this year.

Kevin Fiala and Ryan Suter will both spearhead the attack for the visiting Wild. Fiala (52 points) has tallied 21 goals and 31 assists, and has recorded two or more points in 13 different games. Suter has eight goals and 39 assists to his creditand has notched at least one point in 34 games.

On the other side of the ice, Los Angeles is 26-41 straight up (SU) and has lost 6.3 units for moneyline bettors this year. 36 of its contests have gone under the total, while 25 have gone over and just five have pushed. It's 16-15 SU as the home team this year.

The Kings have converted on just 17.5 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that's ranked 25th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 26th overall, and it's successfully killed off 76.6 percent of all penalties.

Kings players have been called for penalties only 3.1 times per game this season, 2.8 per game over their last five outings total, and 3.0 per game over their last five at home. The team has had to stave off opponent power plays just 7.1 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Jonathan Quick (26.5 saves per game) has been the top choice in the crease for the Kings. Quick has 15 wins, 26 losses, and four OT losses to his credit and has registered a mediocre 2.83 goals against average and a fairly-weak .903 save percentage this season.

Anze Kopitar (20 goals, 39 assists) will lead the offensive counter for the Kings.
<h3>Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free Pick:</a> SU Winner – Kings, O/U – Under
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Six of Minnesota's last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 4-2 in those games.

Power plays and penalty kills may prove to be key in the outcome of this matchup. The Wild are 17-13 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 24-21 in games where they're in the box for fewer than 10 total penalty minutes. The Kings are 8-16 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 19-33 in games where total penalty minutes are in the single digits.

Minnesota is 2-3 in games decided by a shootout this season while Los Angeles is 1-3 in shootouts.

Los Angeles has allowed 3.1 goals per game overall this year, but is giving up only 0.8 per match up over its four-game win streak.

Minnesota has averaged 8.0 giveaways over its last five home games, a rise over its season average of 6.7 giveaways per game (ranked first overall).

Los Angeles skaters have averaged 9.2 giveaways over its last five home games, an improvement from its season average of 10.0 giveaways per game (ranked 16th in the NHL).

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

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<p>FOX will broadcast the week 16 matchup between the Giants and Falcons, taking place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd. The Falcons are heavily favored, with their money line at -512 compared to the Giants at +378. The Falcons are -9.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is at 41.5 points.</p><h3>NEW YORK GIANTS VS ATLANTA FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Giants +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning this one by a score of 23 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Giants winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Giants Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 16 against the Falcons, the Giants are on a nine-game losing streak, dropping them to 2-12 on the season. This includes an 0-8 record at home, but they have managed two road wins. New York is 0-5 in the NFC East and 1-9 in conference play, leaving them 4th in the division and 16th in the NFC.</p> <p>Our power rankings have the Giants 31st, and they have a -8.6 scoring margin. Against the spread, they are 4-10, with all four of their ATS wins coming as underdogs. Their O/U record is 5-9, with their games averaging 38.3 points compared to an average line of 41.6.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Giants are 29th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 14.9 points per game. They rank 28th in the NFL with 296.4 passing yards per game, despite being 6th in passing attempts (35.7 per game). New York is 17th in rushing yards, averaging 111.3 per game on 25.4 attempts. On 3rd down, they rank 26th, converting 34.7% of their attempts, but they have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 2nd in the league with a 47.4% conversion rate.</p> <p>In week 15, the Giants scored 14 points in a loss to the Ravens, with 7 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Tim Boyle threw for 123 yards (12/24) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Malik Nabers led the team with 10 catches for 82 yards, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. had 31 rushing yards on 10 carries. New York struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 12 attempts, but they scored on 1 of their 2 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 35-14 loss to the Ravens, the Giants' defense gave up five passing touchdowns and allowed Baltimore to complete 84% of their passes. The Giants allowed 275 passing yards and struggled to get off the field, as the Ravens converted on 81.8% of their third down attempts. Overall, the Giants gave up 445 total yards, including 170 yards on the ground (5.5 yards per attempt).<p></p>Despite the tough day, the Giants did manage to sack the quarterback three times and had three tackles for loss in the game.</p><h3>Are The Falcons Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After snapping a four-game losing streak with a 15-9 win over the Raiders in week 15, the Falcons are now 7-7 this season. Atlanta is 4-1 in division play and 6-3 against NFC opponents, putting them 2nd in the NFC South. They have a 28.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 20.3% chance of winning the division. Our power rankings have the Falcons 19th heading into week 16.</p> <p>Atlanta has an average scoring margin of -3.5 points per game and is 5-8-1 against the spread. They are 4-4-1 as favorites and 1-4 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 5-9, with their games averaging 45.4 points compared to an average line of 46.3.</p><p>Our NFL.com offensive power rankings have the Falcons sitting 13th heading into week 16. They are 18th in the league in points per game, averaging 20.9, and rank 9th in total yards per game with 363.1. Atlanta’s passing game has been strong, with Kirk Cousins leading the way. The Falcons are 6th in passing yards per game (238.9) and 14th in passing attempts. On the ground, they rank 11th in rushing yards per game (124.2) on 28.3 attempts per game, which is 6th in the NFL.</p> <p>In week 15, Cousins threw for 112 yards and a touchdown, completing 11 of 17 passes. Bijan Robinson rushed for 125 yards on 22 carries, and Drake London had 3 catches for 53 yards and a touchdown. Atlanta scored 7 points in the first quarter and added 2 in the second, 3 in the third, and 3 in the fourth. They converted 4 of 13 third-down attempts in week 15.</p><p>Despite giving up 184 passing yards, the Falcons' defense played well in their most recent game against the Raiders, coming out with a 15-9 win. They limited Las Vegas to just 65 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Atlanta's defense also forced two interceptions and held the Raiders to a 28.6% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>Atlanta's defense recorded four sacks in the game and held the Raiders to just one touchdown. The Falcons also defended the pass effectively, allowing only 4.7 yards per attempt.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Owls and Blazers game? Catch the action at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL, as the Blazers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and UAB is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. Rice.</p><h3>RICE OWLS VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rice Owls +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Blazers.</li><li>Even though we have UAB winning straight-up, we like Rice at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Rice Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Tulsa by a score of 93-82, Rice comes into this game with a record of 9-16. So far this season, the Owls have gone 3-9 in American Athletic Conference games compared to their 6-7 non-conference record. On the road, they have gone 4-6, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak.</p>

<p>As an underdog this season, Rice has gone 3-12, and they are 3-2 in their last five road games. On the season, they have an average scoring margin of -7.6 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, Rice has struggled vs. the spread this season, going just 4-9-2. However, their road ATS mark is 5-5, and they have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Overall, the Owls' ATS record for the year is 9-14-2.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Rice games is 12-12-1 with an average scoring total of 150 points. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (151.6). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 157 points.</p><p>Rice's offense had a good outing, putting up 82 points against Tulsa. They achieved a 45.5% field goal percentage and went 16/23 from the free-throw line. The team's scoring leader is Travis Evee, who holds an average of 16 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Mekhi Mason is averaging 14 points per game this season.</p><p>Looking at the Rice defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 76.7 points per game (282nd). The Rice defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 93 points and allowed Tulsa to connect on 11 threes.</p><h3>Can UAB Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>UAB is coming off a 71-62 win over North Texas and has won three straight games. On the season, the Blazers have a record of 17-8 and are 9-3 in American Athletic Conference play. At home, UAB has gone 11-3 compared to 5-5 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Blazers have been favored in 14 of their 25 games, going 10-4 in those contests. UAB has an average scoring margin of +2.8 points per game at home compared to -1.8 points per game on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Blazers have gone 9-1.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UAB has an ATS mark of just 5-8-1. However, they have been much better vs. the spread at home, going 8-5-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Blazers are just 4-5-1, but they have gone 3-0 ATS in their last 3 home games and 6-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 148.5 is exactly in line with the average over/under line in UAB games this season. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 138 points, which is lower than today's line.</p><p>In their latest game, UAB offense put up 71 points against North Texas. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.9% and made 3 threes. Offensively, the Blazers have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 216th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 350th in percentage and 326th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the UAB defense is giving up an average of 74.5 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.3 threes per game vs. Rice. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.3%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Privateers versus the Islanders? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX. The odds for this Southland conference game currently have Texas A&M-Corpus Christi as the -14 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +14</p><p>This game will be played at American Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Islanders.</li><li>Even though we have Texas A&M-Corpus Christi winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Privateers Grab a Win in Corpus Christi?</h3><p>Today, New Orleans will be playing in their 30th game of the season, and they will enter with a 9-20 record. In Southland Conference play, the Privateers are 4-12, while they are 5-8 in non-conference games. As the underdog, New Orleans has gone 2-16 this season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Privateers have a 2-15 record, and they have lost nine of their last 10 games away from home. For the season, New Orleans is getting outscored by an average of 14.3 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, New Orleans has gone 7-11 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS record is 7-10 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Privateers are 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for New Orleans games is 17-8 and today's over/under line of 154 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (152.6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 159 points.</p><p>In their latest game, New Orleans offense put up 87 points against Incarnate Word. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46% and made 3 threes. Jordan Johnson is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 21.6. Meanwhile, Khaleb Wilson-Rouse also brings a PPG average of 10.5 into the game.</p><p>The Privateers' defense is presently ranked 323rd nationally, allowing an average of 80.4 points per contest. New Orleans' defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Incarnate Word offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 80 points.</p><h3>Can the Islanders Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>As the Islanders get ready to take on New Orleans, they are the favorites with a record of 11-4 when favored. At home this season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has gone 7-3.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Islanders have gone 9-1, and they are coming off a win over Southeastern Louisiana. So far this season, they have gone 19-10 overall and 12-4 in Southland Conference play.</p><p>At home this season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has an ATS record of 7-3 and an overall ATS mark of 18-6-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Islanders are 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154 is higher than the average over/under line for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's games this year (145). So far, 21 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 151 points.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against Southeastern Louisiana. They achieved a 55.6% field goal percentage and went 13/16 from the free-throw line. Garry Clark led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Tedrick Washington Jr. contributed 19 points for the Islanders.</p><p>So far this season, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense has been performing well, ranking 46th in the country at 66.7 points allowed per contest. So far, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense is giving up an average of 7.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.7 times per game (587th).</p>

New Orleans Privateers vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/24