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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Crimson Tide. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on TBS, and it's hosted by the Crimson Tide at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Houston is favored by -4 against Alabama. The over/under for the game is 150 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON COUGARS VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide +4</p><p>This game will be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Not only will Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Houston Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Houston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Houston continued their dominant start to the season with an 80-44 win over Hofstra on Friday, November 22nd. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as heavy -28.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 124, falling short of the 131-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Houston set the tone early, jumping out to a 48-18 lead by halftime. While they allowed 26 points in the 2nd half, they still outscored Hofstra 32-26 after the break.</p><p>In their last game, the Cougars put up 80 points, shooting 46.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 24 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.5%, and they struggled a bit from the line, shooting 62.5% on 10 of 16 free throws.</p> <p>Houston dished out 20 assists, with Cruz Davis contributing 4 assists and 18 points, shooting 50% from the field and 3 of 6 from three. Joseph Tugler was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 overall and 2 for 2 from deep, finishing with 17 points in just 17 minutes.</p><p>Houston's defense held their opponent to 44 points despite allowing them to shoot 46% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 threes. They also went 10/16 from the free-throw line, and Houston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Alabama Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 4-0 with a 100-87 win over Illinois on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 187, surpassing the O/U line of 168.</p> <p>Alabama led 52-38 at halftime, but while they scored 48 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 49, indicating some defensive lapses after the break.</p><p>Alabama's offense put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 52% from the field and 58.7% in effective field goal percentage. They were dominant inside, hitting 68.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, going 11-for-13 (84.6%).</p> <p>Grant Nelson led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 44.4% from three. Aden Holloway and Will Riley each added 18 points, with Holloway hitting 75% from deep (3/4), and Riley matching that mark from three as well. Labaron Philon contributed 9 assists, while Tomislav Ivisic grabbed 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Alabama's defensive efforts, they gave up 87 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, Alabama allowed 53% shooting, as the other team went 22/41 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Alabama's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 10 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 13 free throws, shooting 54%. Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Capitals face off at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Capitals are favored to win at home against the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS 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 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Islanders winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+101)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog New York?</h3><p>This season, the Islanders have put together an overall record of 15-8-8. When playing on the road, New York has gone 6-5-2, while their home record stands at 9-3-6. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 3rd, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 6th.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, New York are 16-15. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 9-4, while their overall home performance is 7-11. This season, New York's games have an average of 6.4 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6. The Islanders come in with an over/under performance of 18-12-1.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, New York has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 4 goals per game.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Islanders have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 20th in the league. This year, the Islanders have recorded a 4-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 11-6 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for New York's offense is Brock Nelson. Coming into the game he has 15 goals, ranking 17th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Nelson has 13 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Capitals head into the game ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Washington. So far, they are 8th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Semyon Varlamov has started 11 games this season. His current record stands at 6-4, and his save percentage is 0.5729166666666666%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Capitals?</h3><p>Coming into their game vs. Islanders, the Capitals have a 15-9-4 record. They hold a 8-4-2 record when playing at home, and they have gone 7-5-2 on the road. This record has them sitting 5th in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 9th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Against the puck line, Washington is 13-15. Their road puck line record so far is 7-7 while sitting 6-8 at home against the puckline. This season, Washington's games are averaging 5.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Capitals currently have an over/under record of 9-18-1.</p><p>Washington has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. 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>On offense, the Capitals are averaging 2.4 goals per game which is 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. In terms of the Capitals' offense during power plays, they are 32nd in power play goals and 18th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Washington's leading scorer is Dylan Strome. So far, he has 12 goals which is 50th in the NHL. Strome also comes into the game with 6 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Capitals head into the game ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Washington. So far, they are 8th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Charlie Lindgren has started 11 games this season. His current record stands at 6-3, and his save percentage is 0.6145833333333334%.</p>

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