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<p>Wednesday night's game five between the Mavericks and Clippers is tied at two games apiece heading into this Western Conference first-round matchup. Tip-off is at 10:00 PM ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. TNT is carrying the game on TV. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is 207.5 points. The money line odds are -151 for the Mavericks and +126 for the Clippers.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +3</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, May 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-117 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Paul George finishing with Paul George points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><p>James Harden and Paul George each scored 33 points in the most recent game of this Clippers-Mavericks series, and it was the Clippers who came out on top by a score of 116-111. Los Angeles jumped out to a 39-16 lead in the first quarter and held on for the win. The Clippers were 7-point underdogs going into the game and easily covered the spread.</p>

<p>Going into the game, the over/under line was at 209.5 points, and the teams combined for 227. The Clippers shot 62.1% from three-point range and hit 18 threes as a team. Kyrie Irving had 40 points for the Mavericks and knocked down six threes of his own.</p><h3>Can the Dallas Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Dallas is favored by 3 points today against the Clippers. This season, the Mavericks have been favored in 66% of their games and have a 39-15 record as the favorite. When favored, they have gone 34-20 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +6.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Looking at their O/U record for the season, the Mavericks are 38-48. In their games this season, the average over/under line has been 233.9, with an average combined scoring total of 232.1 points.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Clippers, the Mavericks lost by a score of 116-111. The O/U line for that game was 209.5, and Dallas was favored by 7 points going into the game.</p>

<p>For the season, the Mavericks have a road record of 26-17, and they are 50-36 against the spread. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 5th place and have a record of 50-32.</p><p>On average, the Mavericks are the 8th best scoring team in the league this season, at 117.9 points per game. But they have been below average in terms of scoring efficiency, as they have been below the league average in 47.6% of their games. Dallas has achieved their scoring production this season by getting up a lot of threes, as they are 3rd in both three-point attempts and makes. For the season, they are hitting 36% of their looks from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is averaging 29 points per game over his last four games but has done so on just 38.6% shooting. In these games, he also averaged 9.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists. For the season, he is averaging 4.1 made threes per game on a shooting percentage of 38.2% from downtown. Kyrie Irving has averaged 28.8 points per game in his last four games while shooting 51.3% from the field and 48.5% from three.</p><p>So far this season, the Mavericks' defense has been middle of the pack, ranking 18th in the league in points allowed per game at 115.0. Over their last five games, they've been slightly better, coming in at 15th in that span.</p>

<p>One area where Dallas has struggled a bit is defending the three-point line. On the year, they're 20th in three-point percentage allowed at 37.0%. Over their last five games, they've been even worse, ranking 30th in the NBA in that category.</p>

<p>On the interior, the Mavericks have been solid, ranking 13th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 54.2%. Overall, they're 15th in blocked shots per game at 5.0.</p><h3>Will the Clippers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>In their 82 games this season, the Clippers have an average scoring differential of +3.0 points per game at home. On the road, their scoring differential is +3.3 PPG. Today, the O/U line is set at 207.5, and the average O/U line in their games this season is 227.1.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Clippers are 7-15 this season, and they have gone 8-14 ATS as the underdog. In games as the favorite, they are 46-18 straight-up and 32-32 ATS. Currently, they have lost three straight games against the spread as the favorite.</p>

<p>For the season, the Clippers are 39-46-1 on the over/under. In their last game against the Mavericks, the teams combined for 227 points, surpassing the O/U line of 209.5. In total, 86 of the Clippers' games have had higher O/U lines than today's.</p>

<p>The Clippers are 51-31 overall this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 30-22 and 9-7 against other teams in the Pacific Division. In their last game, the Clippers won 116-111 as 7-point underdogs.</p><p>For the season, the Clippers are the 12th ranked scoring team, averaging 115.6 points per game. They have been slightly worse at home, with an average of 114.7 points per contest. Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league in pace, averaging 96.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>James Harden has averaged 26 points per game in his last four games while hitting 54.1% of his shots from the field. In these games, he hit 4.2 threes per game. Paul George is averaging 21 points per game in his last four games while hitting 3.5 threes per contest. Overall, George is averaging 22.6 points per game for the season.</p><p>When playing at home this season, the Clippers have been solid on the defensive end, allowing 111.6 points per game (14th). Overall, they have given up 111.8 points per game (11th).</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Clippers have been even better, giving up just 104.2 points per game (7th). During this stretch, they have done a good job of defending the three-point line, holding opponents to just 32.1% from deep.</p>

<p>On the season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 61.0% of games vs. the Clippers. In terms of three-point shooting, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average vs. Los Angeles 61.0% of the time.</p>

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Knights and Cougars face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Cougars are hosting the game at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, IL. Fairleigh Dickinson is favored by -1.5 in this Northeast conference contest against Chicago State. The game's over/under currently sits at 143 points.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jones Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Knights Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's season struggles continued with a 71-60 loss to Central Connecticut State on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-13. Playing at home, the Knights were +7 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>The Knights were down 37-30 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 34. The loss adds to a challenging season for Fairleigh Dickinson as they look to turn things around.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.7% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, and they managed 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ahmed Barba-Bey led the way with 25 points, hitting 7 of 12 threes at a 58.3% clip. Jayden Brown added 16 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep, while Abdul Momoh contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's defense held strong, allowing just 71 points while limiting their opponent to 31% shooting from the field. They gave up 10 made threes on 32 attempts, a 31% clip.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Knights' defense was effective, as they allowed just 10 two-point field goals on 31 attempts (32%). They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws (71%).</p><h3>Can Chicago State Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Chicago State improved to 2-17 on the season with a 88-72 win over Le Moyne on Saturday. The Cougars were +3 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Chicago State led 46-39 at halftime and outscored Le Moyne 42-33 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 160 went over the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Chicago State put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 58.1% from the field and 55.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.8%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 14 of 26 attempts (53.8%).</p> <p>Jalen Forrest led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 5 threes. AJ Dancler added 19 points and 5 assists, while Robby Carmody contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Dwayne Koroma grabbed 10 rebounds, and Noble Crawford and Zek Tekin each chipped in 12 points, with Tekin shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Despite Chicago State's defensive struggles, they allowed 72 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Cougars gave up 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chicago State's defense allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 55%. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 53%.</p>

<p>The Dolphins are the heavy favorite in their week 14 matchup against the Jets, with their money line odds at -299. The game, set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, is being televised on CBS. The Jets' money line odds are +241, and they are +6.5 point underdogs on the road. The over/under line is set at 45.5 points.</p><h3>NEW YORK JETS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Jets +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK JETS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Jets winning this one by a score of 29 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Jets winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jets Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 14, the Jets are on a three-game losing streak, dropping their record to 3-9. This includes a 26-21 loss to the Seahawks in week 13, where they couldn’t cover the 1.5-point spread as the favorites. The combined 47 points in the game went over the 42-point line, marking the second straight over for New York.</p> <p>With their playoff chances now at 0.0%, the Jets rank 20th in our power rankings. They are 3-9 against the spread this season and have failed to cover in three straight games. Their average scoring margin is -3.6 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 14, the Jets rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.8, and 30th in yards per game with 291.3. Despite being 6th in passing attempts per game (35.6), they are 23rd in passing yards, averaging 204 per game. On the ground, they rank 29th in both rushing attempts and yards, with 21.3 attempts and 87.3 yards per game. New York is 12th in the league in 3rd-down conversion rate (39.6%) and 11th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Aaron Rodgers threw for 185 yards (21/39) and 2 touchdowns in week 13, with one interception. The Jets scored all 21 of their points in the first half against Seattle. Breece Hall led the team with 60 rushing yards on 12 carries, while Davante Adams had 5 receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown. Before week 13, Rodgers had a passer rating of 114 in week 11, throwing for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p><p>Despite their 26-21 loss to the Seahawks, the Jets' defense played well, holding Seattle to just 84 rushing yards on 23 attempts. They also recorded three sacks and limited the Seahawks to a 30.8% conversion rate on third down. The Jets' defense allowed 175 passing yards and 259 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Are The Dolphins Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After three straight wins, the Dolphins couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 13, falling to the Packers 30-17. This dropped Miami to 5-7 on the season, leaving them with just an 8.9% chance of making the playoffs. They currently rank 17th in our NFL power rankings and 9th in the AFC standings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Dolphins are 5-7, with an average scoring margin of -2.8 points per game. Their O/U record is also 5-7, with their games averaging 41.5 points compared to an average line of 45.</p><p>Miami’s offense is currently ranked 20th in our NFL power rankings, and they sit 23rd in the league in points per game, averaging 19.3. They rank 19th in passing yards per game (217.8) and 22nd in rushing yards per game (110.3), while their 3rd-down conversion rate of 40.6% is 11th in the NFL. Tua Tagovailoa has been on a roll, throwing for 365 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 13 against the Packers, following his 317-yard, 4-touchdown performance in week 12 and 288 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 11.</p> <p>In week 13, Miami struggled to score early, putting up just 3 points in the first half, and finished with 17 points in the loss to Green Bay. They also struggled on 3rd down, converting only 4 of 14 attempts, but did go 2/4 in the red zone. Jonnu Smith led the team with 10 catches for 113 yards, and Raheem Mostert had 19 rushing yards on 5 carries.</p><p>In their 30-17 loss to the Packers, the Dolphins' defense allowed 388 yards and 114 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Miami gave up 274 passing yards on 21 completions, with two passing touchdowns allowed. The Dolphins struggled to pressure the quarterback, finishing with no sacks and losing the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials.<p></p>Miami's defense had a tough time getting off the field, as the Packers converted on 45.5% of their third down attempts. Additionally, Green Bay averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt in the game.</p>

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