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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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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>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

I guess because I handicap sports and sell picks that I am considered a "tout" whether I like it or not. I don't, but that's the label that's going to stick regardless. I do know what it feels like to buy picks and have expectations, because I've done it, which is exactly why I DO it now.

Most everyone is inundated with not only a million options on <a href="https://twitter.com/bangthebook"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, new websites that come up seemingly every day, and offers that seem too good to be true. Usually, those offers are too good to be true. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-odds-how-to-win-and-beat-the-vig/"><em><strong>The FACT of the matter is that betting against the -110 we need to win 52.38% of our bets in order to be profitable</strong></em></a>. That's very difficult to do, and only a small percentage of professional bettors actually do, and most (perhaps all) don't sell picks.

That would clearly begs the question as to what I think I can offer and why I am any different. Well, I don't need the money from selling picks and I simply try to give people more than the pay for.

If you ARE going to buy picks, please set your expectations beyond a day or a week, and make sure you are going to LEARN something along the way, even if it's that you SHOULD NOT buy picks. Clearly spending almost any amount of money on picks on a daily basis makes that -110 a much higher number which of course significantly increases the win percentage needed just to break even.

We know from experience that people will advertise the last ten games if they're 8-2. We know people will promote a streak of, say, 37 games. That's odd - I have to wonder what picks 38 through whatever were going backwards. Probably not as good. People will claim they never had losing years. I suppose that could be the case if they've had a couple of years.

What I don't want people to do is jump on the hype of one game. Yes, most handicappers really like a game if they give it a label. But it's still got win probabilities that aren't THAT much better than any other game. It's simple math. And people fall into the trap of betting too much money on that one game, for whatever reason. They're trying to bail out from a losing stretch on their own, or they simply are unaware of the pitfalls. I have to think that it only gets worse when gambling becomes legal everywhere, and it will.

So, find someone you can trust. Someone that's accessible. Someone that shares as much information as possible. Yes, I am all of those things but I am not alone, simply in a minority.

One of the things I am most proud of is an MLB client a few years ago. We had a mediocre season, and of course I told him that I wished it had been better. His reply was something to the effect of "it's fine, I'd have gladly paid that money for the six month education". And THAT is why I do this. I get people mad at me all the time, and although I can't say I blame them because we're involving money, emotion, and sports - and our need to be RIGHT. But, if you can't bet with money management and discipline, then please don't bet. Nothing good will happen.

We won't get wealthy or retire early betting on sports. And betting on sports is changing rapidly. One good example is in-game betting which can both provide some great plus-EV bets, or get you OFF a bad bet. But, if we keep our expectations reasonable we can have fun and keep our money at the same time, again, over a long period of time, because EVERYONE goes through regression to the mean. I've often thought if I had it to do all over again (buy picks) I'd find someone that's generally very good that's losing, because he won't forever. But that's just not the way people market. They market the 80% stretch, which at some point IS going to regress to the mean.

We all know the definition of insanity.

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<p>At 9:40 PM ET, the Mets and Padres square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at PETCO Park in San Diego, and the Padres are favored on the money line (-140). The money line odds for a Mets win are sitting at +119, and the payout odds for a Padres win are at +155.</p>

<p>New York has a record of 67-61 and they are 3rd in the NL East, while the Padres are 3rd in the NL West with an overall record of 72-57. Joe Musgrove will start for the Padres, while the Mets are going with Paul Blackburn. SNY is currently on a two-game winning streak. The over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs, and the forecast for Friday's game in San Diego calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -140</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Friday, August 23rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets 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>New York picked up an 8-3 road win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. The Mets offense got off to a fast start, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Padres got on the board with one run in the 5th and added their final two runs in the 9th.</p>

<p>Luis Severino only went five innings for the Mets but gave up just one run and picked up the win. Dylan Cease struggled on the mound for the Padres, giving up two earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Mark Vientos, and Jesse Winker each had two hits and drove in at least one run for the Mets. Francisco Lindor and Jose Iglesias also had two hits and an RBI.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 67-61 overall, and they are 7.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. New York is 22-17 against other teams in the NL East. The Mets have won two straight games, and they are 6-4 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 35-33 this year, and they are 32-28 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 43-35 this year and 24-26 as the underdog. New York's overall series record is 21-16-7, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Mets win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.6. That's a big reason why they are 60-68 against the run line this season. They are 32-28 against the run line on the road, where they have a scoring margin of +0.3 runs per game.</p><p>When the Mets are on the road, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. Overall, the over/under record for the Mets is 65-59, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 13-13. The average over/under line for Mets games this season is 8 runs, with 71.1% of their games having higher lines than today's 7.5-run line.</p><p>New York is sending Paul Blackburn to the mound today vs. the Padres, and he comes in with a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 4.19. So far this year, he has made 13 starts, and opponents are batting .232 off the right-hander. Blackburn has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 7.15 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on four hits. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.</p><p>Francisco Lindor has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Mets, going 10/28 in his last seven games, including two home runs. He is also on a three-game hitting streak. For the season, he is hitting .268 with a team-high 73 RBIs and 25 homers, which is 2nd on the team and 12th in the league. Pete Alonso is also near the top of the league in homers, as his 27 long balls are the 10th best mark in the MLB. He is batting .247 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are 5th in home runs and are averaging 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in batting average and have the league's 5th best OPS.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is hosting the Mets today with an overall record of 72-57, and they are 3rd in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 4.5 games. So far, they are 20-20 in divisional matchups. The Padres have dropped two straight games, and this came after winning six of seven.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 35-31 this year, and they are 37-26 on the road. As the favorite, the Padres have gone 45-35 and 27-22 as the underdog. San Diego's overall series record is 26-14-3, and they are losing the series vs. the Mets 0-1.</p><p>When the Padres win, they win big. They have an average run margin of 3.7 runs in their victories, which has helped them to a 67-62 run line record. However, they have lost two straight games against the run line at home and are 26-40 on the run line at Petco Park this season.</p><p>The San Diego Padres have been playing in high-scoring games this season, with an average of 9.0 runs per game. Their over/under record is 70-58, and the over has hit in four straight games. The over/under line for today's game against the New York Mets is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their average line of 8 runs per game. So far this season, 59.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Joe Musgrove gets the start for the Padres today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. In that outing vs. the Rockies, he went 4 1/3 innings and gave up one earned run on three hits. Looking back further, Musgrove has made 12 starts and has a record of 3-4 with an ERA of 4.97. Opposing batters are hitting .281 off Musgrove this season. The right-hander has made four quality starts this year and is averaging 7.91 strikeouts per nine innings. Musgrove's ERA at home is 5.32 compared to 6.61 on the road.</p><p>The Padres come into today's game as the league's top hitting team, with a batting average of .265. They also have the fewest strikeouts in the league and are 1st in on-base percentage. San Diego is 10th in scoring at 4.8 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Manny Machado are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 20 apiece. Profar's 77 RBIs are the best on the team and 15th in the MLB. Machado is 2nd on the team in RBIs and is batting .266 for the season. Over his last nine games, Machado has gone 7/30 with two homers. David Peralta has also gone deep twice in his last nine games while batting .355.</p>

New York Mets vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 8/23/24

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

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

<p>Looking to win big? The Royals and Dolphins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dolphins are hosting the game at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 154.5 points, and the Dolphins are favored to win at home against the Royals.</p><h3>QUEENS (NC) ROYALS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-58 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Royals Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Queens (NC) enters this game as a 1.5-point underdog, and they are 1-11 as the underdog this season. Their average scoring margin on the road is -19.2 compared to -0.4 at home. They have lost nine straight games on the road, and their record away from home is 0-9.</p>

<p>Overall, the Royals are 7-11, including a 1-2 mark in Atlantic Sun Conference play. They are coming off an 84-66 loss to Stetson, and their record in their last 10 road games is 0-10. So far, they have gone 6-9 in non-conference games compared to 5-2 at home.</p><p>As the underdog, Queens (NC) has gone just 3-9 vs. the spread this season and they have an overall ATS mark of 6-10. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Royals are only 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Queens (NC) is 10-6 and today's line of 154.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (154). So far, 7 of their games have had a higher over/under line than 154.5 and their contests have averaged 157.8 points per game. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with an average of 152 points scored in those matchups.</p><p>In their latest game, Queens (NC) offense put up 66 points against Stetson. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.4% and made 4 threes. In terms of offense, the Royals have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 291st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 249th in percentage and 30th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Looking at the Queens (NC) defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 82.4 points per game (301st). The Queens (NC) defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 84 points and allowed Stetson to connect on 4 threes.</p><h3>Do the Dolphins Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a four-game losing streak, Jacksonville is looking to get back on track tonight. So far, the Dolphins are 9-8 overall and 0-3 in Atlantic Sun play. At home, they have been perfect, going 4-0.</p>

<p>Currently, the Dolphins are 5-1 when favored, and they have been favored in six of their 17 games. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.5, and they have won their last four games at home.</p><p>As the favorite, Jacksonville has gone 4-2 vs. the spread this season and they are 3-1 ATS at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dolphins have an ATS mark of 5-5.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Jacksonville is 11-3 and today's line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (140). So far, 14 of their games have had a lower over/under line than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Jacksonville offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against North Florida. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.4%, and they made 3 threes. In terms of offense, the Dolphins have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 226th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 366th in percentage and 304th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Dolphins' defense is ranked 219th in the country at 74.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. North Florida, the Ospreys finished with a field goal percentage of 59% and a total of 82 points vs. Jacksonville.</p>

Queens (NC) Royals vs Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/24

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<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Cyclones game? Catch the action at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA, as the Cyclones hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Iowa State is favored by -7.5 vs. BYU in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>BYU COUGARS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Not only will Iowa State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can BYU Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>BYU has been much better at home this season, going 16-2 compared to 5-6 on the road. They have also been the favorite in 23 of their 29 games, going 20-3 in those contests.</p>

<p>After their 87-75 win over TCU, the Cougars have won two in a row. Over their last 10 games away from home, they have gone 4-6, and their average scoring margin on the road this year is +2.5.</p><p>BYU has an ATS record of 17-11-1 this season and they are 4-6-1 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Cougars have gone 1-5 vs. the spread this year and their underdog ATS mark over the last 10 games is 4-5-1. In their last 3 road games, BYU has an ATS record of 1-2.</p><p>BYU's over/under record this season is 14-15 and the average scoring total in their games is 152.2 points. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (150.2). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 154 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Cougars' offense finished with 87 points, which is right in line with their current average of 82.7 points per contest. Jaxson Robinson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Trevin Knell brings a PPG average of 11.4 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Cougars' defense is nationally ranked 104th, allowing 69.4 points per game. In their most recent game, the BYU defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as TCU knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 75 points.</p><h3>Can the Cyclones Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Entering tonight's game against BYU, Iowa State has been nearly unbeatable at home, going 17-1 this season and winning their last 13 games at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones are 19-2 this season when favored, and they are currently favored by 7.5 points.</p>

<p>After beating UCF 60-52 in their last game, Iowa State has now won three straight games and 10 straight at home. For the season, the Cyclones are 23-6 overall and 12-4 in Big 12 play.</p><p>At home this season, Iowa State has an ATS mark of 13-4-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cyclones are 6-3-1 vs. the spread. Their ATS record over their last 3 home games is 2-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Iowa State's games this season (138.1). This year, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 116 points, which is lower than their season average of 138.6 points per game.</p><p>Iowa State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 60 points against UCF. In that game, they made 5/21 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 45.7%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Keshon Gilbert who comes into today's matchup averaging 13.8. Tamin Lipsey also heads into the game with a PPG average of 12.3.</p><p>This season, the Iowa State defense has been impressive, holding the 7th position in the country while permitting an average of 61.9 points per contest. Iowa State's three-point defense is currently 170th in the country at 7.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.5% of their shots vs. Iowa State.</p>

BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Islanders versus the Canadiens? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MSGS. The game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Islanders come into this Eastern conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Islanders to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Canadiens (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Islanders?</h3><p>For the season, the Islanders currently hold an overall record of 14-7-8. On the road, New York has gone 6-4-2 and they are 8-3-6 at home. Their current record places them 2nd in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 5th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, New York posted a 15-14 record. On the road they are 9-3 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 6-11. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring New York is 6.4. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6. The Islanders come in with an over/under record of 17-11-1.</p><p>In their last three road games, New York has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Islanders come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 18th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. So far this year, the Islanders are 4-2 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-5 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>New York's leading scorer is Brock Nelson. So far, he has 13 goals which is 26th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 12 assists so far.</p><p>Entering the game, the Canadiens' defense ranks 30th in takeaways, averaging 5 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 4th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.2 goals per game.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Montreal, goalie Semyon Varlamov has started 10 games in this season. His current record is 6-3, and his save percentage stands at 0.544%.</p><h3>Will Montreal Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>This season, the Canadiens have put together an overall record of 12-14-4. When playing on the road, Montreal has gone 6-4-2, while their home record stands at 6-9-2. At the moment, they hold the 7th spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 14th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Montreal are 17-12. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 8-4, while their overall home performance is 9-8. On average, Montreal's games have finished with 6.2 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.4. In total, the Canadiens come in with an over/under record of 13-15-1.</p><p>Montreal has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Canadiens come in averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, which is 28th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. So far this year, the Canadiens are 2-2 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-11 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Montreal's leading scorer is Sean Monahan. So far, he has 9 goals which is 78th in the NHL. Monahan also comes into the game with 8 assists.</p><p>The Canadiens' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 30th in takeaways and an average of 5 takeaways per contest. They hold 4th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Sam Montembeault gets the start and has made 12 starts this season. His record at this point is 6-4, and his save percentage is 0.644%.</p>

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