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<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</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 (+150)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Islanders?</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 12-14-7 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Trailing 2-0, Casey Cizikas got the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal for New York, cutting the deficit to 3-2 before the Rangers pulled away.</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. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist, with Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also contributing assists.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net twice in the second period, with Cizikas' goal coming 4:38 into the period and Nelson scoring with just 8 seconds left.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the second period after they had cut the Rangers' lead to 2-1. The Islanders made it 3-2 late in the second, but their defense gave up two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Toronto’s latest game ended in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 21-10-2. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for only 3.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up for Toronto with just 52 seconds left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander found the net for the 9th time this season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. The Maple Leafs registered 28 shots on goal and had 10 giveaways.</p> <p>Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th. After Nylander’s first-period goal, Toronto was unable to score again in regulation or overtime.</p><p>Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Maple Leafs' defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Toronto's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Bengals face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bengals are hosting the game at Holt Arena in Pocatello, ID. Weber State is favored by -3 in this Big Sky conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 134.5 points.</p><h3>WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals +3</p><p>This game will be played at Holt Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bengals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Wildcats?</h3><p>At 18-9 overall, Weber State is the favorite on the road against Idaho State, sporting a 10-6 record in such games. The Wildcats have won six straight games, including a 90-84 victory over Eastern Washington.</p>

<p>On the road, Weber State is 7-6 this season, and their average scoring margin is -0.4 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Wildcats have gone 6-4.</p><p>On the season, Weber State has an ATS record of 11-13. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-8. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Weber State's games this year (138.5). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-1-1.</p><p>The Weber State offense is coming off a game where they scored 90 points against Eastern Washington. They posted a field goal percentage of 54.1% and connected on 13 threes. One area that the Weber State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 111st in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Weber State defense is giving up an average of 65.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Eastern Washington, the Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 84 points vs. Weber State.</p><h3>Does Idaho State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Idaho State will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Weber State. The Bengals are 11-16 overall, including a 5-3 record at home. They are 4-14 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>In their last game, Idaho State lost to Idaho by a score of 55-53. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bengals have gone 7-3. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +1.9 points per game at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Idaho State has gone 8-9-1 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 2-6 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 5-4-1.</p><p>Idaho State's over/under record this season is 14-9-2, and today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (136). On the year, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line, and over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Idaho State offense concluded with only 53 points against Idaho. Throughout the game, they made 3/13 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 38.8%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Brayden Parker who comes into today's matchup averaging 14.6. Miguel Tomley also heads into the game with a PPG average of 12.4.</p><p>At present, the Bengals' defense is nationally ranked 93rd, allowing 68.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Idaho State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.5% this season.</p>

Weber State Wildcats vs Idaho State Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 15th ranked Washington Wizards (4-21) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (14-12). The Bucks are favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is 224.5.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on MNMT.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-117 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Wizards Ready for a Win at Milwaukee?</h3><p>Washington improved to 4-21 on the season with a 123-114 win over Charlotte on Thursday. The Wizards, who were +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points of 237 exceeded the O/U line of 226.</p> <p>After trailing 30-29 after the 1st quarter, Washington took control with a 15-0 run in the 4th, turning an 86-82 deficit into a 97-86 lead. They finished strong, outscoring the Hornets 36-28 in the final quarter.</p><p>Jordan Poole knocked down 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 27 points and 4 assists in the Wizards' win over the Hornets. Malcolm Brogdon added 25 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 threes at 60% shooting from deep.</p> <p>Washington connected on 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 49.4% overall. Poole scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Alex Sarr also contributed 9 of his 19 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards gave up 114 points to the Hornets but managed to hold them to 28 points in each of the final three quarters. Washington limited Charlotte to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards did an excellent job defending the three, allowing just 8 made threes on 18% shooting. They also recorded 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Milwaukee dropped to 14-12 on the season after a 124-101 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. The Bucks entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The total score of 225 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.</p> <p>Cleveland took control early, leading 29-20 after the 1st quarter and 69-51 at halftime. A 12-0 run in the 3rd quarter extended their lead from 98-76 to 110-76. Milwaukee outscored Cleveland 25-21 in the 4th, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 33 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field in their loss to the Cavaliers. Khris Middleton added 14 points, while Brook Lopez contributed 10 points, hitting 2 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Milwaukee made just 10 threes, shooting 37% from deep and 47.1% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, adding 13 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 40 points, and allowed 124 points overall in their loss to the Cavaliers. Milwaukee also gave up 34 points in the 3rd quarter, while their best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed 21 points.</p> <p>The Cavaliers shot 50% from the field, including 42% from three, where they hit 20 threes. The Bucks sent Cleveland to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>First pitch for Sunday's matchup between the Mets and Padres is set for 4:10 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego. The Padres are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -119 compared to the Mets at +100. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Jose Quintana will be starting for the Mets, and he is facing off against Martin Perez for the Padres. New York is 68-62 overall, while the Padres are 73-58. This game will be televised on WPIX.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -119</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, August 25th.</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 cruised to a 7-1 win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a huge 4th inning, scoring all four of their runs. As for the Padres, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Mets were at +121 on the money line.</p>

<p>David Peterson pitched well for the Mets in this one, going 7 1/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with two strikeouts and two walks. On the other side, Michael King only went five innings for the Padres, giving up one earned run on three hits.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Harrison Bader each homered for the Mets. Lindor, Bader, and Kyle Higashioka each had two hits and two RBIs. Lindor also scored two runs and stole a base.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 3rd in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 7.5 games. Overall, the Mets are 68-62 heading into today's road matchup vs. the Padres. They have gone 22-17 against other teams in the NL East this season.</p>

<p>As the Mets have an overall record above .500, they have gone 6-4 over their last ten games. New York has been good as the favorite this year, putting together a record of 43-35. As for their mark as the underdog, they are 25-27, including 18-16 as the road underdog. The Mets have won two straight series and have an overall series record of 21-16-7 this year.</p><p>When betting the run line in New York Mets games, it's been a mixed bag. The Mets are 61-69 against the run line this season, but they've been better on the road (33-29) than at home (28-40). They've been a better bet as the underdog (30-22) than as the favorite (31-47). Their average run differential in all games is +0.2 runs per game, but it jumps to +0.3 on the road. In their wins, they're averaging +3.7 runs per game, while in their losses, they're averaging -3.5 runs per game.</p><p>Today, the New York Mets are on the road facing the San Diego Padres. The O/U line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Mets have played in 40 games with an O/U line of 8.5 runs this season, and their record in those games is 24-16. Their games have averaged a combined 9.3 runs per game this season.</p><p>New York is sending left-hander Jose Quintana to the mound today vs. the Padres. So far this season, he has made 25 starts and has a record of 6-9 with an ERA of 4.57. Quintana's WHIP for the season is currently 1.32. In his 25 starts, he has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 7.12 strikeouts per nine innings. Quintana has been much better at home this season, coming in with a record of 3-5 and an ERA of 4.79. On the road, his ERA is 5.99, and he is 3-4.</p>
<p>Francisco Lindor has been on a tear of late, going 13/37 in his last nine games with four homers and nine RBIs. Lindor is also tied with Pete Alonso for the team lead in homers, as both players have gone deep 27 times this season. Alonso is batting just .245 for the season, but he has gone deep 27 times and is 3rd on the team with 71 RBIs. Mark Vientos has also been a nice surprise for the Mets, as he is hitting .274 with 20 homers.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mets are 4th in home runs this season and are averaging 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, the Mets are batting .248, which is 9th in the league, and are 7th in on-base percentage.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is 73-58 overall this season, and they are 4.5 games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. So far, they are 20-20 in divisional games. The Padres have gone 5-5 across their last ten games and are losing their series vs. the Mets 1-2.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 36-32 this season, and they have been really good on the road at 37-26. As the favorite, the Padres are 46-36, and they are 27-22 as the underdog this year.</p><p>When the Padres win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game, but in their losses, they lose by an average of 3.6 runs per game. San Diego has a run line record of 68-63 on the season, but they have been much better on the road, going 41-22 against the run line. As the underdog, they are 34-15 against the run line, while they are just 27-41 at home.</p>The San Diego Padres are home against the New York Mets today, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Padres games this season is 9.0 runs, and their over/under record is 71-59. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 18-14. Overall, 24 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 18.3% of their games this season.<p>Martín Pérez gets the start for the Padres today vs. the Mets and comes into the game with a record of 3-5 and ERA of 4.67. So far this year, he has made 20 starts, and opponents are batting .286 off the left-hander. Perez has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had gone 2-0 in three straight outings. Peréz has not lost since July 31st.</p><p>So far this season, the Padres have been the league's best hitting team, with a team batting average of .266. They are also 1st in the league in fewest strikeouts per game and have the best slugging percentage in the league. San Diego is also near the top of the league in on-base percentage and OPS. Overall, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Manny Machado are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 20 apiece. Profar is also the team's top run producer, with 77 RBIs, while Machado is 2nd with 74. Over his last eight games, Machado is batting .310 with two homers. Profar is also on a three-game hitting streak. Luis Arraez is batting .304 for the season and has gone deep four times.</p>

New York Mets vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 8/25/24

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