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<p>Grant Holmes will start for the Braves on Saturday, and he is facing off against a Marlins team that is 40-70. Miami is starting Kyle Tyler, and they will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and the Braves are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -248.</p>

<p>This NL East matchup has a start time of 7:20 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, and the Braves will be looking to extend their four-game winning streak. The money line odds for a Marlins win are sitting at +203. BSFL will be televising this one.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Saturday, August 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Braves to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The most recent game o of this Braves vs Marlins series came right down to the end, as the Marlins rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 5-3 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -258 on the money line.</p>

<p>Spencer Schwellenbach pitched well for the Braves in this one, going seven innings and striking out 10 without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Joe Jiménez closed things out. Calvin Faucher took the loss for the Marlins out of the bullpen.</p>

<p>Atlanta's offense was led by Orlando Arcia, who homered and went 2/3 at the plate. He scored three times and drove in two runs. As for the Marlins, Jonah Bride hit the game's only other home run and drove in two runs.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is on the road today, playing the Braves, and they are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, as they are 40-70 overall this season. In the NL East, they are in 5th place and trail the Phillies by 25.5 games. So far, they have gone just 9-23 against other teams in the NL East.</p>

<p>The Marlins have dropped two straight as the underdog, and they are 36-57 as the underdog overall this year. At home, the Marlins are 22-34 compared to 18-36 on the road. Miami's overall series record is 10-20-4 this year.</p><p>The Marlins have a run line record of 51-59 this season, including a 26-28 mark on the road. They have failed to cover the run line in two straight games and are just 2-15 against the run line when favored.</p><p>The Miami Marlins are on the road against the Atlanta Braves today, where the over/under line is set at 9 runs. The Marlins have been involved in games with an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and they have a 60-47 over/under record overall. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 3-10, and this is just the fifth time this season they have had an over/under line set at 9 runs. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and 83.6% of their games have had lower lines than 9 runs. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Miami is sending right-hander Kyle Tyler to the mound today vs. the Braves. He has made five starts this season and has a record of 0-2 with an ERA of 4.74. Tyler's WHIP for the season is currently 1.58. In his last outing, Tyler took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work vs. the Brewers. He has allowed at least one homer in three of his last four outings. Tyler has a walk rate of 4.38 per nine innings compared to just 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.2 runs per contest. Miami's offense is also near the bottom of the league in home runs and team on-base percentage. As a team, they are batting .237.</p>

<p>Over the past eight games, Jake Burger has been on fire for the Marlins, going 10/27 with four homers and six RBIs. This has moved him into the team lead in RBIs and home runs. Xavier Edwards has also been swinging a hot bat, going 13/30 in his last eight games. Josh Bell is currently on a seven-game hitting streak, while Jake Burger and Bryan De La Cruz have hit safely in four and five straight games, respectively.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Atlanta is currently five games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. The Braves will host the Marlins today with an overall record of 60-49, which includes an 18-14 mark in divisional games. Atlanta has won four straight games, and they are 6-4 across their last 10 contests.</p>

<p>So far, the Braves have been good as the favorite, going 53-38, and they are 7-11 as the underdog this year. At home, the Braves have gone 32-21 compared to 28-28 on the road. Atlanta's overall series record is 18-13-4, and they have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Braves have been a better bet on the road this season, going 28-28 compared to 23-30 at home. Overall, they are 51-58 against the run line, with an average run margin of 0.6 runs per game. They have been favored in 91 games this season, going 42-49 against the run line.</p><p>When the Braves are at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs. Their games have averaged 7.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 39-65. When the line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 8-13-3. This season, only 11.9% of their games have had lines set at 9 runs or higher, and their games have gone under the line in 66.1% of their games overall. Their games have gone under the line in each of their last two games.</p><p>Grant Holmes will be looking to build off his last outing, where he made one start and then finished the game out of the bullpen. Against the Brewers on July 29th, he went five innings, giving up one earned run, and finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he gave up three hits, issued three walks, and allowed one homer. Looking back at his last three outings, Holmes has finished with a no-decision in all of them. His ERA for the season is 2.54, along with a record of 0-0. Opponents are batting .190 this season off Holmes.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .300 with 31 home runs and 85 RBIs. Ozuna's 85 RBIs are 3rd in the league. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team in RBIs, but he has a batting average of just .225 for the season. Over his last five games, Olson has gone 3/17 with three homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 6th in home runs and are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. Overall, they are batting just .239 and are 23rd in strikeouts. The Braves have a few players on some solid hitting streaks, with Orlando Arcia leading the way at 12 games.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bisons and Mocs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mocs are hosting the game at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -1.5 at home against Lipscomb.</p><h3>LIPSCOMB BISONS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Not only will Chattanooga pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lipscomb Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Lipscomb evened their season record at 4-4 with a dominant 82-44 road win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. The Bisons entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 126, well under the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Lipscomb took control early, leading 44-21 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Alabama A&M 38-23 to seal the win.</p><p>Lipscomb's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 45.9% (28/61). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 35 three-point attempts (40%) and shooting 53.8% from two-point range (14/26). They also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12 for 15 from the line.</p> <p>The Bisons shared the ball effectively, dishing out 21 assists, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Will Pruitt led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc and shooting 50% overall. Gyasi Powell added 16 points, shooting 54.5% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range (4/7). EJay Greer contributed 11 points in just 12 minutes, shooting 62.5% from the floor.</p><p>Lipscomb's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 44 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 11/43, also at 25%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition managed only 5 threes on 21 attempts, shooting 23%. Lipscomb sent them to the line 11 times, where they hit 7 free throws, or 63%.</p><h3>Can the Mocs Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chattanooga improved to 4-3 on the season with an 84-76 home win over Bryant on Wednesday, November 27th. The Mocs entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points finished just under the 161-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Leading 39-37 at halftime, Chattanooga pulled away by outscoring Bryant 45-39 in the second half.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 63% of their two-point attempts and knocked down 11 threes at a 36.7% rate, while also shooting 77.3% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>The Mocs dished out 19 assists, with Earl Timberlake contributing 6 assists and 6 rebounds to go along with his 18 points. Makai Richards added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 80% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with a 17/27 performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense gave up 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws (77%).</p>

Lipscomb Bisons vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>Virginia Tech is favored at -3.5 as they head into this week 10 matchup against Syracuse on Saturday, November 2nd, with a 5-3 record for the season. Syracuse, who is 5-2 this season, will be looking to pull off the upset at home in the JMA Wireless Dome. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, and the game can be seen on CW. The over/under line is currently 53.5 points.</p><h3>VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have the Syracuse Orange winning this one by a score of 28 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Syracuse Orange winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Virginia Tech Hokies Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Virginia Tech enters Week 10 against Syracuse with a 5-3 record, ranked 28th in our power rankings. They have a 98.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 2.1% shot at winning the Atlantic Coast. The Hokies are 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Virginia Tech is 5-2 against the spread, with a perfect 3-0 mark on the road. They’ve been favored in six of their eight games, going 4-2 ATS as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +10.4 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 53.5 points. Virginia Tech’s games have averaged an over/under line of 49.9 points, with an average total of 51.1 points per game. Their over/under record stands at 4-3.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense is averaging 30.8 points per game heading into week 10, placing them 40th in the nation. They rank 47th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is their strength, with 196.4 yards per game on 36.8 attempts, ranking 27th in both categories.</p> <p>Bhayshul Tuten leads the ground game with 950 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,447 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, with a passer rating of 89.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense has been solid this season, ranking 33rd nationally by allowing just 20.4 points per game. They’ve given up 196.2 passing yards per game, ranking 49th, and have held opposing quarterbacks to a 55.8% completion rate, which is the 25th-lowest in the country. However, they’ve struggled against the run, allowing 163.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 107th.</p> <p>In their recent game against Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech’s defense gave up only 6 points. They allowed 96 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 260 passing yards, while also forcing two interceptions.</p><h3>Are The Syracuse Orange Going Win In At Upset At JMA Wireless Dome</h3><p>Syracuse enters Week 10 with a 5-2 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to projections. However, they have an 85.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Orange are 2-1 at home this season and sit 67th in our power rankings.</p> <p>Syracuse has been favored in three of their seven games, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3.9 points, and they are 2-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p>Their over/under record is 1-4, with an average line of 55.2 points. Syracuse games have averaged 57.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 53.5 points.</p><p>Syracuse’s offense has been heavily focused on the passing game, ranking second in the nation in both passing attempts and completions per game. They are ninth in passing yards, averaging 358.9 yards per game, and they have converted 50.4% of their third-down opportunities, which ranks sixth nationally. Overall, they are 39th in scoring, with 30.9 points per game, and we have them 41st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10.</p> <p>Kyle McCord leads the Orange with 2,481 passing yards and 19 touchdowns, though he has also thrown 11 interceptions and has a passer rating of 90. Jackson Meeks is the top receiver with 512 yards and four touchdowns. Syracuse’s run game has struggled, averaging just 91.1 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense allowed 41 points in their recent 41-13 loss to Pittsburgh, despite giving up just 217 total yards. They held Pitt to 73 rushing yards on 22 attempts and 144 passing yards, though they allowed two passing touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Syracuse's defense ranks 53rd nationally, allowing 27 points per game. They’ve given up 217 passing yards per game and 118.9 rushing yards, ranking 38th in the country. Opponents have averaged a 68% completion rate against Syracuse’s defense.</p>

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Fighting Hawks versus the Bison? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND. The odds for this Summit conference game currently have North Dakota State as the -2 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +2</p><p>This game will be played at Scheels Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</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 Win at Fargo Possible for the Fighting Hawks?</h3><p>North Dakota State has been the underdog in 15 of their 28 games this season, and they have gone 7-8 in those games. On the road, the Fighting Hawks have an average scoring margin of -1.5 points per game, and they are 7-7 in those games. They have won each of their last two games, and they are 17-11 overall.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Fighting Hawks are 6-4, and they have gone 5-0 in their last five games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -1.5 points per game, and they are 7-7 in those games.</p><p>North Dakota's ATS record this season is 13-12, and they are 9-5 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Fighting Hawks have gone 9-6 vs. the spread this year and are 8-2 in their last 10 games as the underdog and 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>North Dakota's over/under record this season is 11-12-2, and the average over/under line in their games is 147.3. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 142.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 141 points.</p><p>The North Dakota offense is coming off a game where they scored 78 points against Oral Roberts. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.6% and connected on 4 threes. On the offensive front, the Fighting Hawks have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 258th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 295th in terms of percentage and 126th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the North Dakota defense is giving up an average of 72.0 points per contest. The North Dakota defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 65 points and allowed Oral Roberts to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Can the Bison Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>North Dakota State is 6-2 as the favorite this season, and they will be the favorite again today, as they are favored by 2 points. The Bison have a 14-14 record overall, and they are 6-3 at home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Bison have gone 7-3, and they have won their last four games at home. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +1.6 points per game.</p><p>North Dakota State has an ATS record of 10-15 this season and is 4-5 vs. the spread at home. As the favorite, the Bison have gone 4-4 vs. the spread this year and are 1-4 in their last 5 games as the favorite. Their home ATS record in their last 10 games is 4-5.</p><p>North Dakota State's over/under record for the season sits at 14-11, and today's line of 142.5 is lower than their average over/under line of 144.4. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>Most recently, the North Dakota State offense finished with just 64 points vs. St. Thomas (MN). For the game, they hit 5/21 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 47.8%. The top scorer for the Bison was Andrew Morgan with 17 points, while Boden Skunberg also added 13 to the scoreboard.</p><p>North Dakota State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. St. Thomas (MN), the Tommies finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 50 points vs. North Dakota State.</p>

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Hornets face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Alabama State is favored by -2.5 against Delaware State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 6:30 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Alabama State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hornets Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State improved to 3-6 on the season with a 73-60 road win over Grambling State on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Hornets not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 29-25 at halftime, Delaware State outscored Grambling State 44-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Delaware State's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 10 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 at the line.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 16 points, despite shooting just 35.3% overall. Martaz Robinson added 15 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range, while James Flippin, Muneer Newton, and Kaseem Watson each contributed 13 points, with Newton grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Delaware State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State's defense was particularly effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.</p><h3>Will the Hornets Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hornets fell to 3-7 on the season after a 71-54 home loss to Norfolk State on Thursday. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Alabama State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Alabama State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 44-21 at halftime. They showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Norfolk State 33-27, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Alabama State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 31% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.5%, and they hit only 11.5% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-26 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Hornets had 8 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, with TJ Madlock leading the way with 17 points. Brian Moore Jr. added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Christian Ings contributed 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Alabama State's defense held strong, giving up just 71 points while limiting their opponent to 31% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama State's defense was particularly effective, as they held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 26 attempts, an 11% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, a 68% success rate.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Bruins versus the Capitals? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Bruins come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>The Bruins 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 Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Bruins Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>With a record of 42-17-15, the Bruins are in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. On the road, Boston is 19-8-9 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Bruins are 6-4 and have lost two straight games as the favorite. In games against other Eastern Conference opponents, Boston is 26-17 this season.</p></p><p>On the season, the Bruins have an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game, and they have 28 wins by multiple goals. Their puck line record for the year is 36-38, including a mark of 17-19 on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Boston's puck line record is 4-6, and their puck line record as the favorite is 25-37. In their last ten games as the favorite, the Bruins have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Boston's games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 5.9. Overall, the Bruins have an over/under record of 36-37-1.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Bruins are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 8th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 18th in the league. So far this year, the Bruins are 16-2 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 24-14 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Boston's leading goal scorer is David Pastrnak. So far this season, he has 45 goals, placing him 4th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 56 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Capitals head into the game ranked 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.6 shots per game against Washington. So far, they are 7th in shutouts, achieving 6 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jeremy Swayman gets the start and has made 39 starts this season. His record at this point is 23-8, and his save percentage is 0.809%.</p><h3>Do the Capitals Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Capitals have gone 20-11-5, and they have won three straight games at home. Over their last 10 games, Washington has gone 6-4, and they are 2-1 over their last three games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Capitals have gone 36-27-9, and they are in 4th place in the Metropolitan Division. In the Eastern Conference, Washington is in 8th place, and they have gone 21-19 against other teams from the East. As the underdog, the Capitals have gone 22-24-7 this season.</p></p><p>Washington enters the game with a puck line record of 35-37 overall and 18-18 at home. Their average scoring differential this year sits at -0.4 goals per contest.</p>

<p>So far, the Capitals have been the underdog in 53 of their 72 games and have gone 30-23 vs. the puck line as the underdog. In their last 10 home games, the Capitals have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Washington's games have finished with an average of 5.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6. Overall, the Capitals have an over/under record of 33-36-3.</p><p>Across the Bruins last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>Offensively, the Capitals come into the game at 2.7 goals per contest placing 28th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 31st position in the league. This season, the Capitals are 10-6 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 26-21 record.</p><p>Washington will be looking for a good game from Alex Ovechkin who leads the team in scoring with 26 goals, ranking 48th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 32 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals are currently 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.6 shots per game against Washington. They also are 7th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Boston, goalie Charlie Lindgren has started 39 games in this season. His current record is 21-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.8%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 3/30/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wolfpack versus the Seminoles? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Florida State being favored by -2.5 at home against North Carolina State.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Seminoles.</li><li>Not only will Florida State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>North Carolina State is 17-10 this season and 9-7 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. On the road, the Wolfpack are 5-6, compared to 12-4 at home. Their scoring margin at home is +10.1, while it is -3.5 on the road. They have been the underdog in nine games, going 2-7.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Wolfpack defeated Boston College, 81-70. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6. For the season, they have been the underdog 18 times, going 15-3.</p><p>Against the spread, North Carolina State has gone 12-14-1 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 4-6-1. As the underdog, the Wolfpack have a mark of 4-4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in North Carolina State games is 16-10-1 and the average scoring total in their games is 147.4 points. Today's over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (146.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 158 points.</p><p>North Carolina State's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 81 points vs. Boston College. Overall, they hit 43.5% of their shots from the field and went 21/24 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Wolfpack hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 221st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 277th in terms of percentage and 213rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>In terms of defense, North Carolina State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.4 points per game. So far, the North Carolina State defense is giving up an average of 8.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.2 times per game (369th).</p><h3>Can the Florida State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Florida State enters this game with a 14-13 record, including an 8-8 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Seminoles are 9-7 at home this season, and they are favored by 2.5 points against North Carolina State.</p>

<p>Over the team's last 10 home games, they have gone 5-5. In their last outing, the Seminoles lost to Clemson by a score of 74-63.</p><p>Florida State's ATS record this season is 13-13-1. At home, their ATS mark is 7-8-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Seminoles are just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida State's over/under record for the season sits at 15-11-1, and today's line of 150.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (150.1). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 146 points. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 150.5.</p><p>Florida State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 63 points against Clemson. In that game, they made 4/19 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 36.9%. On the offensive front, the Seminoles have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 171st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 340th in terms of percentage and 306th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Florida State defense is giving up an average of 74.8 points per contest. In today's game vs. North Carolina State, the Florida State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Florida State made 24 free-throws vs. the Seminoles.</p>

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24

The Tampa Bay Rays have extra incentive for Wednesday night’s Wild Card Game against the Oakland Athletics. That is a long flight for a one-game playoff. They’d surely like to fly to Houston after the game instead of make the long, quiet, five-hour flight right back home.

Jokes aside, both teams have a lot of incentive in this game because the hard work of 162 games is all for naught with a loss in this win or go home contest. It will be Charlie Morton vs. Sean Manaea in a battle of two pitchers that have gone through a lot to get to this point on October 2, 2019 when the Wild Card team with the best record hosts the Wild Card team with the second-best record. The Rays needed at least 94 wins to secure this spot and got 96, one fewer than the A’s, who will host a playoff baseball game for the first time since 2013.

The A’s are no stranger to this Wild Card Game. The one-game playoff was instituted in 2012 and this will be Oakland’s third appearance. They’ve been on the short end in both, getting blown out at Yankee Stadium last season and blowing a 7-3 lead after 7.5 innings at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City in 2014. They eventually lost in 12 innings.

Back in 2013, the Rays went on the road and beat Texas in Game 163 to win a trip to Cleveland to face the Indians. They beat the Indians 4-0 behind Alex Cobb and then lost in four games to the Red Sox in the ALDS. This is Tampa Bay’s first playoff appearance since that season.

Oakland won 97 games for the second straight year and could only have one playoff game to show for it. It’s a cruel world in MLB these days. They are, however, the favorites (-135 to -150) to advance for a date with the Houston Astros, who won the AL West by 10 games and finished with the best record in baseball. The total for this game is 7.5.

Rosters will look a lot different for this game than they will for the NL Wild Card Game. In the Senior Circuit, managers need to worry about pinch hitting for the pitchers. In the AL, the benches will be smaller in size, featuring a backup catcher and maybe another utility player or two. The decision makers will load the rosters with bullpen pitchers and high-end starters in the event that matching up is required. Fourth and fifth starters won’t be carried. Only the best of the best from each pitching staff will be involved.

Once the Indians fell off the pace both teams knew that they were going to the postseason, so they were able to set things up accordingly. Morton starts for the Rays and all of the key relief pieces are well-rested. Manaea goes for the A’s, who are likely to be very aggressive with their reliever usage.

Shy of using one of the league’s elites, Charlie Morton is a pretty good option for Kevin Cash &amp; Co. Morton had a career year with 6.1 fWAR and a 3.05 ERA, a 2.81 FIP, and a 3.28 xFIP. He struck out 240 batters and only walked 57. Even with the juiced ball, he allowed fewer home runs in 194.2 innings than he allowed last season in 167 innings.

Oakland has a little more balance than in past seasons with some switch hitters in the lineup, but the prominent bats are mostly right-handed. Righties only posted a .247 wOBA against Morton and only hit four of the 15 home runs that he allowed.

The amount of leash that Cash gives Morton could dictate this game. We know that the Rays push the envelope on the pitching side, including their usage of the opener. Morton allowed a .258 wOBA the first time through, but a .304 wOBA and a .407 SLG the second time through. The third time through, he allowed a .239 wOBA, but faced 102 fewer batters the third time through than he did the first and second times through the order.

The Tampa bullpen was among the league’s best in the second half, posting a 3.70 ERA. The 4.01 FIP was a little on the high end, as there were some home run issues. Keep in mind, though, that guys like Austin Pruitt, Ryan Yarbrough, and Jalen Beeks had the home run problems. Those guys served as bulk relievers after openers. This game will feature more matching up and less bulk relief.

What a story Sean Manaea is. During his ascension to the big leagues, Manaea battled a myriad of injuries. He made his pro ball debut in 2014 with 25 starts for the Royals in High-A. He was a late add to the injury list after the 2018 season with an operation that was thought to keep him out most of 2019. It did, as Manaea made 13 starts across three levels, but his five starts at the MLB level were terrific. He allowed four runs on 16 hits in 29.2 innings with 30 strikeouts against seven walks.

The Rays lineup is quite heavy on lefties. The regular lineup has six of them, although, the Rays certainly have enough righties to slide in as platoon options. The A’s bullpen is a lot more balanced with righties and lefties than it used to be thanks to the addition of Jake Diekman and the returns of AJ Puk and Jesus Luzardo. Now Oakland can match up quite well with any sort of lineup, even without guys like Blake Treinen and Lou Trivino.

Offensively, the A’s strike out less, walk more, and hit for more power. The Rays got on base almost as often because they carried one of the league’s highest batting averages on balls in play (BABIP), which is something that they did last season as well. The A’s were fourth in FB%, so they purposely tried to elevate the baseball and hit for power. The Rays were 27th in FB%, as they’ve put a high priority on ground ball contact. The two organizations have very different hitting philosophies, but both have had success this season.

Going into this game, it is hard to know how Manaea will fare. Based on my handicap and what I know about the A’s, I do like the way that Morton matches up. Along with his strikeouts, he’s induced ground balls at a 48.2% clip. That could make it very difficult for the A’s to score a lot of runs. We’ll see how they structure their lineup, but Morton’s dominance over right-handed batters could be a factor in how this game plays out as well.

The plus money price on the underdog Rays is very attractive here. I’d especially be looking at the 1st 5 on Tampa Bay. I’m not sure how the Rays bullpen holds up as the game goes along, but I do like Morton against this lineup over Manaea in a tricky spot for a guy with only five MLB starts this season. Manaea could draw a left-handed-heavy lineup and the Rays were mere percentage points better than the Tigers in K% against left-handed pitchers. Manaea also faced the Yankees, Tigers, Rangers twice, and Mariners in his five starts, so I don’t want to anoint him as a rotation savior yet.

With this game, I’d look at the <strong>Rays at plus money for the 1st 5</strong> and look for live betting opportunities on the full game. If forced to play the full game, I would lean Rays at the current price.

2019 MLB Playoffs AL Wild Card Game Free Pick: Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland A's

<p>Planning on watching today's Rams and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 159 points, and Bryant is favored by -1.5 against Fordham in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>FORDHAM RAMS VS BRYANT BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 2:30 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Bryant pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Fordham Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Fordham improved to 5-5 on the season with an 87-72 win over Maine on Sunday. The Rams, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Fordham led 37-23 at halftime and scored 50 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 49. The game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Fordham's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They connected on 9 of 19 three-point attempts, hitting at a 47.4% clip, while shooting 52.4% on two-point shots.</p> <p>The Rams added 13 offensive rebounds and 19 assists, with AJ Lopez leading the way with 24 points on 8 of 14 shooting. Jackie Johnson III and Romad Dean each contributed 16 points, with Dean going 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Fordham's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts (22/42).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fordham's defense couldn't contain the shooters, who hit 47% of their threes (9/19). They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 16 attempts (64%). Fordham gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win at Mohegan Sun Arena?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game</h3> 
<p>The Bulldogs dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 99-77 road loss to St. John's on Wednesday. Entering the game as +21 underdogs, Bryant not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 
<p>After trailing 45-41 at halftime, Bryant struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 36 points while allowing 54. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Zuby Ejiofor and Keyshawn Mitchell were dominant for Bryant in their last game, with Ejiofor scoring 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Mitchell added 21 points and 12 boards, hitting 8-of-12 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point range.</p> <p>As a team, Bryant shot 49.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They hit 55% of their two-point attempts and 35.3% from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs also connected on 15-of-24 free throws, shooting 62.5% from the line.</p><p>Despite giving up 99 points, Bryant's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Bulldogs couldn't contain the inside game, as they gave up 31 two-point baskets on 59% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bryant's defense allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts. Bryant allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Fordham Rams vs Bryant Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hatters and 49ers game? Catch the action at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the 49ers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 132.5 points, with the 49ers being the favored team playing at home against the Hatters.</p><h3>STETSON HATTERS VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stetson Hatters +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Halton Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the 49ers.</li><li>Even though we have Charlotte winning straight-up, we like Stetson at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Stetson Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Stetson is preparing for their ninth game of the season, holding a 5-3 record. The Hatters are 1-3 when playing away from home and have a perfect 2-0 record at home. Heading into today's game, Stetson holds a 4-2 ATS record. The Hatters have gone 2-2 ATS on the road and are a perfect 2-0 vs. the spread at home.</p><p>Stetson comes in with an over/under record of 1-4-1 through eight games, with their games averaging a combined 139.2 points per game so far. The Hatters' last five games have finished with a combined 144 points per game and an over/under record of 1-2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Stetson offense concluded with only 54 points against Chicago State. Throughout the game, they made 3/25 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 40.7%. Jalen Blackmon is leading the team in scoring at 20.9 points per contest. Aubin Gateretse has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.1 going into the game.</p><p>In the current season, the Stetson defense has excelled, sitting 83rd in the nation by allowing 67.5 points per game. So far, the Stetson defense is giving up an average of 11.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12 times per game (424th).</p><h3>Does Charlotte Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Charlotte will face Stetson in their 8th game of the season, with a 4-3 record. In their previous five home games, counting last year, Charlotte has a 4-1 record. Charlotte has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 5-2. In home games this season, Charlotte is 3-1 ATS. Additionally, in their last ten home games, Charlotte is 8-2 ATS.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through seven games, Charlotte has an over/under record of 2-4-1, with their games averaging 127.7 points per game on average. The 49ers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 128 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The Charlotte offense is coming off a game in which they scored 81 points vs. Davidson. Overall their field goal percentage was 54.4% while connecting on 9 threes. The top scorer for the 49ers was Igor Milicic Jr. with 19 points, while Lu'Cye Patterson also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>The 49ers' defense is presently ranked 21st nationally, allowing an average of 61.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Charlotte's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.5% this season.</p>

Stetson Hatters vs Charlotte 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

<p>Betting on today's Bearcats and Cougars game? Catch the action at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Houston is favored by -13.5 to win at home against Cincinnati.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Cincinnati at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Cincinnati?</h3><p>After losing their last two games, Cincinnati is now 16-11 on the season and 5-9 in Big 12 play. So far, they have gone 11-2 in non-conference games and 4-6 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Bearcats are 3-5 this season and have gone 2-3 in their last five road games. For the year, they have an average scoring differential of -2.8 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Cincinnati has a solid ATS record of 5-2-1. Their overall ATS mark is just 12-14-1, but they have been better vs. the spread as the underdog. On the road, the Bearcats have gone 5-5 vs. the spread this year and they are 2-1 in their last 3 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Cincinnati's games this year (144.7). This season, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 145 points compared to their season average of 142.9 points per game.</p><p>Most recently, the Cincinnati offense finished with just 57 points vs. TCU. For the game, they hit 5/14 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 41.5%. Day Day Thomas led the team in scoring, putting up 13 points. Additionally, Simas Lukosius contributed 9 points for the Bearcats.</p><p>The Bearcats' defense is presently ranked 78th nationally, allowing an average of 67.9 points per contest. Cincinnati's three-point defense is currently 99th in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.4% of their shots vs. Cincinnati.</p><h3>Will Houston Win at Home?</h3><p>With a perfect 16-0 record at home this season, Houston is heavily favored to win their 17th straight home game today against Cincinnati. On the year, the Cougars have gone 22-2 when favored, including a 10-0 mark at home.</p>

<p>Coming off a 73-65 win over Iowa State, Houston has now won four straight games. Over their last 10 games at home, the Cougars have gone a perfect 10-0.</p><p>At home this season, Houston has an ATS record of 10-5-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars have gone 5-3-2 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, Houston is 1-1-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Houston's games this season (133). So far, 10 of their games have had a lower over/under line than 132.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 146 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Houston offense put up 73 points against Iowa State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42% and made 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is LJ Cryer, who is averaging 15 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Jamal Shead also maintains a PPG average of 13.3 heading into game.</p><p>The Cougars' defense is presently ranked 1st nationally, allowing an average of 56.1 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.2 threes per game vs. Cincinnati. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.1%.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24

When head coaches are part of the national NFL conversation, it is usually when someone is getting fired during the season or because Black Monday is drawing near. But there is one time when the conversation is a positive one—when it comes time to pick the Coach of the Year (COY).

How do you judge how well someone coached, though? The obvious answer to that would be the win column—but that does not take into account the team's talent level relative to the number of wins. At the same time, sometimes the team that wins the most did have the best head coach.

It is hard to judge, but according to the oddsmakers at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline.ag</a>, the winner should be obvious:
<ul>
 	<li>AP Coach of the Year 2020
<ul>
 	<li>Mike Tomlin +250</li>
 	<li>Brian Flores +500</li>
 	<li>Andy Reid, Kliff Kingsbury +900</li>
 	<li>Bruce Arians +1000</li>
 	<li>Frank Reich, Sean McDermott +1200</li>
 	<li>Ron Rivera +1400</li>
 	<li>Matt LaFleur, Mike Vrabel, Pete Carroll +1600</li>
 	<li>John Harbaugh, Kevin Stefanski +2000</li>
 	<li>Kyle Shanahan, Matt Nagy, Sean Payton +3300</li>
 	<li>Matt Rhule +4000</li>
 	<li>Sean McVay +5000</li>
 	<li>Bill Belichick, Jon Gruden +6600</li>
 	<li>Mike McCarthy +25000</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
When your team is undefeated, you are going to be the frontrunner for COY. However, while Mike Tomlin does deserve the lion's share of the credit for the Steelers' success, how much can be attributed to Ben Roethlisberger?

The defense was great last year and is excellent once again this year. But the offense was not so great last season and has been significantly better this season. Is it because of something Tomlin has done or is doing? Or is it because Big Ben is back behind center?

Those who think the Steelers' success is due more to Roethlisberger will probably lean towards Dolphins head coach Brian Flores.

If we are going to look at how much better the Steelers are this year relative to last, we have to look at the Dolphins in the same light. Last year they started 0-7; this year, they are 4-3 and in a position to potentially win the AFC East.

Unlike the Steelers, there has not been an infusion of talent. Ryan Fitzpatrick was behind center for the first six games, and the Dolphins did not add anyone like Chase Claypool to the offense.

Miami was a dreadful team last season, and with mostly the same guys, they are now a division contender.

Andy Reid is going to get some attention because the Chiefs are dominant. But he is not going to win for the same reason Bill Belichick did not win a dozen COY awards during the Patriots dynastic run. Kliff Kingsbury deserves but will probably not win unless the Cardinals take the division.

Cases could be made for several other guys, too. Bruce Arians will likely get some attention from voters but is the Buccaneers' success this season due to him or the addition of Tom Brady. Frank Reich is doing a great job with the Colts, as are Matt LaFleur, Mike Vrabel, and Pete Carroll with their teams.

So—who should you bet on?

Mike Tomlin will absolutely deserve the award if the Steelers go undefeated—but do not count on the Steelers doing so. But if the Dolphins can finish the season with a winning record, then the COY should go to Brian Flores.

While it may sound a little crazy, there is a very real chance the Dolphins do just that. Take Flores to win.

NFL Betting Odds: Who Is Going To Win Coach Of The Year?

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Ducks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Ducks.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+189)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Avalanche?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 19-15-0. Colorado held a 1-0 lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that mark. The Avalanche were underdogs on the puck line, and their two goals weren’t enough to cover.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal late in the third period.</p> <p>MacKinnon also recorded his 14th assist on Makar's goal, and Makar picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche gave up the tying goal at 11:29 in the second period and allowed four more after that, including two empty-netters late in the third. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p><h3>Will Anaheim Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Anaheim fell to 12-14-4 after a 4-2 road loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Ducks’ defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the second before finally scoring in the third. Brock McGinn put Anaheim on the board at 9:44 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim’s offense managed 39 shots on goal, but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added another, also his second, on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season on McTavish’s late goal, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals to Chicago, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulls and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Georgia as the -28 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +28</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +28.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Buffalo fell to 3-5 on the season after a 65-55 road loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Buffalo trailed 32-22 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the second half, as both teams scored 33 points after the break. The total points for the game were 120, falling well short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points with a 41.7% field goal percentage. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts, and finished a perfect 7 for 7 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Chance Moore led the Bulls with 16 points, while Ryan Sabol and Bryson Wilson each added 14. Sabol hit 3 of 6 from deep, while Jonah Hinton was 2 for 3 from three-point range, finishing with 12 points in just 15 minutes.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, as the other team went 17/32 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Buffalo held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 15 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, shooting 79%. Buffalo gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Georgia improved to 9-1 on the season with a 73-68 win over Grand Canyon on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -6.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the O/U line of 149.</p> <p>Georgia led 34-23 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. Despite the win, the Bulldogs will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Georgia's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They hit 57.9% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 15 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 82.4%, going 14 for 17.</p> <p>Asa Newell led the way with 17 points, shooting 75% overall and 50% from three. Ray Harrison added 16 points, also hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Somtochukwu Cyril was efficient inside, making 5 of 6 shots for 12 points, while Tyon Grant-Foster struggled, shooting just 2 of 17 and missing all 8 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Georgia's defense allowing 68 points, they struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, giving up 50% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 22 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia's defense held their opponent to 5 threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 for 82%.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>The Guardians are the home favorite on the money line today, with their odds sitting at -136 compared to the Blue Jays, who are +114. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the game will be played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, with the forecasted temperature being 84 degrees.</p>

<p>First pitch for this AL matchup is set for 4:10 PM ET. SNET will be televising this game, and the Blue Jays are looking to end a four-game losing streak, as they are 35-40. Cleveland is 47-26 and will be starting Ben Lively.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -136</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 4:10 ET on Saturday, June 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays 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>Cleveland picked up a 7-1 win over the Blue Jays in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a huge 2nd inning, scoring seven of their eight runs. As for the Blue Jays, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -128 on the money line.</p>

<p>Carlos Carrasco started for the Guardians and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. Yariel Rodriguez got the start for the Blue Jays and took the loss, going just 1 1/3 innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>Josh Naylor was the top performer at the plate for the Guardians, going 2/4 with two RBIs. Austin Hedges also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2/4 with a home run for the Blue Jays.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 5th in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 14.5 games. Overall, they are 35-40 and have lost four straight games, heading into today's matchup at the Guardians. The Blue Jays dropped the opening game of the series vs. the Guardians.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 18-19 this year, and they are just below .500 at 17-21 on the road. As the underdog, the Blue Jays are 6-20 this year, and they have dropped two straight games as the road underdog. Toronto's overall series record is 9-11-4 this year, and they are 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Blue Jays have been a solid bet on the road this season, going 21-17. They have an average run margin of -0.4 on the road, which is better than their overall average run margin of -0.6. Their run line record as the favorite is 23-26, while they are 11-15 as the underdog.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays have played in 73 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs for 22 of those games. In those 22 games, the over has hit 15 times, giving them a 7-15 record in games with that line. Overall, the Blue Jays have played in 73 games with an average of 8.3 runs scored per game. Their over/under record for the season is 32-41.</p><p>José Berríos is coming off a start in which he gave up four earned runs and one homer. In that outing vs. the Guardians, he got the win. Looking back over his last four starts, Berríos has finished with a no-decision in three of them. He has a record of 6-5 this season, along with an ERA of 3.13. Opponents are batting .233 vs. Berríos this season. Out of his 15 starts, Berríos has turned in 11 quality starts and one complete game. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.36 strikeouts and just 2.15 walks.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Blue Jays offense is near the bottom of the league in most major offensive categories, including being 27th in runs per game (3.8) and 24th in home runs. As a team, they are batting just .233, which is 17th in the league. Toronto's offense has been led by Daulton Varsho and Davis Schneider, who have 11 and 9 home runs, respectively, but Varsho is batting just .210 for the season, and Schneider is hitting .226.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a bright spot for the Blue Jays, as he is batting .281 for the season with a team-high 31 RBIs. He also has eight home runs. Guerrero Jr. is hitting .333 over his last five games, while Justin Turner is 5/13 in his last four games. Ernie Clement is also swinging a hot bat, going 6/12 in his last three games.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is hosting the Blue Jays today with an overall record of 47-26, good for 1st place in the AL Central. The Guardians currently lead the Royals by 7.0 games in the division. They have picked up three straight wins, and they are 11-6 against other teams in the AL Central.</p>

<p>At home, the Guardians are 24-9 this season, and they have gone 23-17 on the road. So far, they have been really good in day games, going 19-8 this year. As the favorite, the Guardians are 33-15 this year and 14-11 as the underdog. Cleveland's overall series record is 16-6-2, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Guardians have been a solid bet on the run line this season, boasting a 42-31 record. They have been particularly good at home, going 19-14 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +1.4, and they have a run line win streak of three games. They are 24-24 against the run line as the favorite and 18-7 as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than the Cleveland Guardians' season average of 8.7 combined runs per game. The Guardians' over/under record is 35-33 on the season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the Guardians' record is 7-11. Overall, 56.2% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Ben Lively gets the start for the Guardians today and comes into the game with a record of 6-3 and an ERA of 3.02. In his 11 starts, he has pitched 59 2/3 innings and opponents are batting .231 this season. Lively has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 7.84 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Lively's ERA at home is 1.92 compared to 3.92 on the road.</p><p>Over the last seven games, Will Brennan and Steven Kwan have been swinging hot bats for the Guardians. Brennan has gone 11/26 in that stretch with three homers, while Kwan is also hitting over .400. Kwan's hot stretch includes one home run. Naylor is also on a four-game hitting streak and comes into the game as the team's leader in homers (19). Jose Ramirez is right behind him with 18 long balls and is 2nd in the league with 65 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Guardians are 2nd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game. They have been especially good at home, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .243, which is 12th in the MLB, and have the league's 9th ranked home run total. Cleveland is also one of the toughest teams to strike out in the league.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 6/22/24

<p>The Wizards and Suns are set to face off at 8:00 ET on AZFa. The Suns will host the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. The over/under for this game is set at 245.5 points, and the Suns are the home favorites against the Wizards in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-113 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Pull Off A Win at Footprint Center?</h3><p>The Wizards have gone 1-4 in their last five games and have an overall record of 4-20. When playing at home, the Wizards are 2-8 compared to their 2-12 mark on the road this season.</p><p>So far, Washington's ATS record is below .500 at 10-14. In their last two road games, Washington has been unable to cover the spread, and they hold an ATS record of 8-6 on the road as opposed to 2-8 at home.</p><p>In their latest game, the Wizards offense put up 137 points against the Pacers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.5% and made 13 threes. Kyle Kuzma was the leading scorer for the Wizards, putting up 31 points. In addition, Jordan Poole contributed 30 points.</p><p><p>Looking at the Wizards defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 126.8 points per game (30th).</p><p>The Wizards defense is coming off a game in which they held the Pacers offense to just 56.5% shooting. Overall, they gave up 123 points to Indiana.</p></p><h3>Does Phoenix Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Heading into their matchup with the Wizards, the Suns have an overall record of 13-12 and are hoping to end a two game skid. Currently, they are 10th in the Western Conference and are 4th in the Pacific division.</p><p>Phoenix has an ATS record of 10-15 for this season, which includes their current two game losing streak against the spread. The Suns have been unable to cover the spread in their last four games as favorites, and they hold a 4-4 record against the spread when playing as underdogs.</p><p>The Suns offense is coming off a game in which they scored 122 points vs. the Knicks. Overall their field goal percentage was 52.2% while connecting on 11 threes. Kevin Durant led the team in scoring, putting up 29 points. Additionally, Devin Booker contributed 28 points for the Suns.</p><p><p>On defense, Suns is currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up an average of 114.2 points per game.</p><p>When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.8% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.8% from downtown.</p></p>

Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Capitals versus the Stars? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Stars to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are Washington Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Washington's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped them to 21-6-2 for the season. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, which ended up being the exact combined score.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0, Washington scored twice in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals. Alex Ovechkin tied the game at 19:16 in the first, and Brandon Duhaime gave the Capitals the lead just 33 seconds later.</p><p>Washington’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring just 11 seconds before the buzzer. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist of the season.</p><p>Washington's defense allowed the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, followed by two more in the second and a late empty-netter, leading to a 4-2 loss. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Can Dallas Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Panthers, the Stars now sit at 18-11-0 for the season. Dallas was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Stars managed to tie it up in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled ahead with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Dallas managed 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Florida, but only found the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before netting both of their goals in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>After tying the game at 2-2 in the second period, the Stars' defense allowed two more goals—one at 2:32 into the third period and another at 19:00. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Defensively, Dallas recorded 26 hits and 5 takeaways.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Islanders Make it Happen in Raleigh?</h3><p>After a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders’ record stands at 12-13-7. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. The Islanders, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>New York fell behind early, allowing a goal just 3:44 into the first period. They managed to score twice in the second period, but the Rangers added two more goals in the third to put the game out of reach.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second period, and Nelson followed with just 8 seconds left in the same period.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They recorded 23 giveaways and didn't convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>The Islanders' defense struggled in their last game, giving up 5 goals on 39 shots from the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage. The Islanders' defense also recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits. They gave up the first two goals of the game and two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter.</p><h3>Does Carolina Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 19-10-1 for the season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina took a 1-0 lead in the first period, but the Capitals responded with two goals to end the period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory, including an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for the Hurricanes with two goals, bringing his season total to three. He scored the game's first goal and added another in the second period. Martin Necas netted his sixth goal of the season and picked up two assists, giving him 12 assists this year. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.</p> <p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added a final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they kept the Capitals off the board after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p>

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

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