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<p>Looking to win big? The Longhorns and Orange face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Texas is the -10.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Syracuse. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Longhorns Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Longhorns cruised to an 89-43 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Playing at home, Texas was a -43 favorite going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 132, falling short of the 141-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Texas led 33-23 at halftime but really turned it on in the 2nd half, scoring 56 points while holding the Delta Devils to just 20 points.</p><p>Texas put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 64.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 71.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 77.4% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-14 (35.7%) from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Longhorns also connected on 72.2% of their free throws, making 26 of 36 attempts. Tre Johnson and Arthur Kaluma each scored 18 points, with Johnson hitting 3-of-5 threes and Kaluma adding 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</p><p>Despite Texas giving up 43 free-throw attempts, their defense couldn't stop the opposition from shooting 64% from the field, including 77% on two-point shots. The Longhorns also allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% success rate.</p> <p>From the line, Texas's opponent shot 72%, making 26 of 36 free throws. The Longhorns gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Syracuse Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Syracuse moved to 2-0 on the season with a 104-95 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Orange were -12.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 199, well over the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Syracuse trailed 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Penguins 42-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Syracuse put up 104 points in their last game, shooting 50.7% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 22 threes (22.7%).</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% overall and 28.6% from three. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force in the paint, going 8 for 10 from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds, along with 7 assists.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws.</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.
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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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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>The Golden Knights and Senators are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators will host the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Senators as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Senators coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>The Senators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Knights Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights moved to 11-6-2 for the season. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over that line.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. They tied the game just before the second period ended and took the lead in the third, but Utah scored again to force overtime. Brett Howden’s goal at 2:15 in OT secured the win for the Golden Knights.</p><p>Despite 13 giveaways, the Golden Knights managed to find the net four times in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden scored his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev, with 7 goals this season, got Vegas on the board in the second period, followed by Noah Hanifin’s 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. Vegas fired 35 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>On the defensive end, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, and another late in the 3rd period, but were able to hold strong in overtime, securing a 4-3 win. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%, while the defense finished with 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will the Senators Win at Home?</h3><p>Ottawa improved to 8-9-1 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of the Senators’ goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p><p>Adam Gaudette opened the scoring for the Senators, netting his 7th goal of the season in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his own 7th goal, while Tim Stützle added his 6th on an empty net with 2:14 left in the game.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Tim Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk's goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to replicate their performance from their last game, where they allowed zero goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Bisons and Dukes are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -5 vs. Lipscomb.</p><h3>LIPSCOMB BISONS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lipscomb Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Lipscomb Bisons Records</h3> 

<p>Last season, Lipscomb finished with an 18-11 overall record, going 11-6 in Atlantic Sun play. They were strong at home, posting a 10-2 record with an average scoring margin of +8.1 points per game. On the road, they went 8-9, with a +1.0 scoring margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Bisons were 18-11, including an 11-6 mark in road games. As the favorite, they went 15-5 straight-up and 12-8 ATS. Their average over/under line was 153.2 points, and their games averaged 158.2 points, leading to a 17-12 O/U record.</p><p>Lipscomb's offense was a force last season, averaging 82.1 points per game. They were 54th in possessions per game, with 67.3, and ranked 32nd in field goal percentage at 49%. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, placing them 29th. The Bisons made 9.3 three-pointers per game, ranking 31st, and shot 38% from beyond the arc, ranking 40th. They attempted 24.4 threes per game, ranking 78th. However, they were 255th in free throws made per game, with 12.8.</p> <p>Will Pruitt, who averaged 15.1 points, 3.1 assists, and 6 rebounds per game last season, returns to lead the Bisons. Gyasi Powell, who averaged 9 points, 1.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game, also returns. Both will be key contributors for Lipscomb this season.</p><p>Last season, Lipscomb struggled defensively, allowing 76.5 points per game, which ranked 284th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.5% from three-point range against them, placing Lipscomb 366th in that category. However, they did a good job of limiting free throws, allowing just 13.9 per game, which ranked 26th nationally.</p> <p>The Bisons averaged 6.1 steals per game, ranking 232nd, and they were 166th in blocked shots, with 3.4 per game.</p><h3>Can the Dukes Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Records</h3> 

<p>Duquesne finished last season with a 23-11 overall record, going 14-8 in Atlantic 10 play. At home, they posted a 16-4 mark, winning by an average of 6.2 points per game. On the road, they were 7-7, with a scoring margin of -0.5 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Dukes went 18-16, including an 8-6 record in road games. They were 11-12 ATS when favored and 7-4 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 9-24-1, with their games averaging 136.6 points, compared to an average line of 142.7 points.</p><h3>Duquesne Dukes Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Last season, Duquesne averaged 70.8 points per game, ranking 333rd in possessions per game with 62.5. They shot 43% from the field, placing 277th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50% (262nd). Their two-point shooting was 50% (253rd), and they made 7.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from deep (235th).</p>

<h3>Duquesne Dukes Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<p>Tre Dinkins III and Jahsean Corbett are the top returning players, both averaging 15.4 points per game last season. Dinkins also contributed 3.6 assists per game, while Corbett added 7.8 rebounds per game.</p><p>Last season, Duquesne was one of the better defensive teams in the nation, allowing just 66.0 points per game, which ranked 32nd in the country. They were also 76th in steals, averaging 7.6 per game, and 60th in blocked shots, with 4.3 per contest.</p> <p>Opponents shot 31.1% from three-point range against the Dukes, placing them 145th in the nation in that category. Duquesne also allowed 18.9 free throws per game, ranking 198th.</p>

Lipscomb Bisons vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Explorers and Tritons. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on Ball, and it's hosted by the Tritons at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Get ready to place your bets! La Salle is the -2 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California-San Diego. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -2</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will La Salle Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle picked up a 71-68 win over Drexel on Saturday, November 16th. The Explorers, who were -4 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they did manage to get the win on the road.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 43-31 at halftime but allowed Drexel to score 37 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 28 points themselves. The total points for the game ended at 139, just over the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>La Salle's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they connected on 91.7% of their free throws, going 11-for-12 from the line.</p> <p>Jahlil White led the way, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 19 points, while Jason Drake and Demetrius Lilley each added 18 points. Corey McKeithan contributed 17 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 38.9% from the field.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, hitting 29 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the Explorers allowed 23 two-pointers on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, La Salle's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also limited free-throw damage, with opponents shooting just 4/11 (36%). The Explorers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tritons Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>California-San Diego dropped their recent game to Seattle, losing 84-71 at home. The Tritons were -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Tritons showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Seattle 43-35, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>California-San Diego's offense put up 71 points, shooting 50% from the field in their last game. Their two-point shooting was a strong 58.3%, while they hit just 31.2% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.7% of their shots, going 14 for 19.</p> <p>Maleek Arington led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, and Nordin Kapic contributed 19, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe grabbed 13 rebounds, and DaSean Stevens was perfect from the field, making all 5 of his shots, including 3 for 3 from deep.</p><p>California-San Diego gave up 84 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 50% from the field. The Tritons allowed 21 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California-San Diego's defense held their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The Tritons limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

La Salle Explorers vs California-San Diego Tritons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Minnesota Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 12-3-3. Minnesota, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p>

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild, finding the net at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with only 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy secured the win for Minnesota, scoring 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, getting the Wild on the board at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came in overtime to secure the win. Both Hartman and Boldy took three shots on goal.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon added two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy's overtime winner. Minnesota had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they gave up came on a power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can Edmonton Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 10-8-2 on the season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, who took an early lead with a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Edmonton led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up, but Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period put the Oilers ahead for good.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd, which came on a power play. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal this year.</p> <p>The Oilers had 10 giveaways but managed to find the net twice in the 1st period and added two more in the 3rd. Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers gave up the first goal of the game at 4:33 into the 2nd period and another at 4:28 into the 3rd. However, they didn’t allow another, helping secure a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

In this season of craziness, the Sunday game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers was surrounded by some uncertainty.

Trent Brown, Las Vegas' Pro Bowl right tackle, has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and so contact tracing had to be done. Therefore, the status of other players, including the four other starting offensive linemen, was put in a little doubt.

The game was moved out of prime time, as the league used the "abundance of caution" rationale. The NFL (and NBC) didn't want to be caught without a Sunday night game if positive tests prevented the game from being played as scheduled. So the kickoff has been moved up to 4:05 PM ET at Allegiant Stadium, the state-of-the-art facility on the Vegas Strip. And the Seattle Seahawks will play the Arizona Cardinals in the night game.

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And here are their numbers on Sunday's contest, with the Bucs established as a road favorite:

<strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers -5</strong>
<strong>Las Vegas Raiders +5</strong>

<strong>Over 52 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 52 points -110</strong>

Both of these teams are coming off very impressive efforts. The Buccaneers scored a resounding 38-10 win over the Green Bay Packers, while the Raiders took a 40-32 decision over the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Raiders have had a rather efficient offensive situation going for themselves, and at the root of it is the low-risk quarterbacking of Derek Carr, who has thrown just one interception in 176 attempts. He's well protected, which is why the absence of Brown can be important. But the other guys have been taken off the reserve list - left tackle Kolton Miller, center Rodney Hudson, right guard Gabe Jackson and left guard Denzelle Good. Carr averages 6.9 air yards beyond the line of scrimmage, which places him 26th among NFL quarterbacks.

Jon Gruden has always insisted on running the ball, even if it isn't producing a lot, because he wants the defense committing resources to stopping it. Josh Jacobs is the one and only go-to guy in the backfield, but he is averaging less than four yards per attempt. Interestingly, the Raiders don't run a lot of play action; Carr has only thrown 27 passes off it this season. We wonder how much of that could be effective anyway, as Tampa Bay allows just three yards a carry, best in the NFL.

We know what Tom Brady does, and he has tossed just one interception in his last four games. So already there is a difference between this experience and that which they had with Jameis Winston, who threw 30 picks last year. Mike Evans has been on the receiving end of six of Brady's 14 TD passes. Rob Gronkowski caught his first touchdown as a Buccaneer last week. And Ronald Jones, who a lot of people had questions about, has responded to the challenge of the Bucs having signed Leonard Fournette as he now has 472 rushing yards.

The big difference between these two teams is that Tampa Bay has an honest-to-goodness stop unit. Anyone who had doubts about that saw a litmus test last week against Green Bay, when they held the Packers to 201 total yards and frustrated Aaron Rodgers, holding him to 16 completions in 35 attempts and intercepting him twice. The Bucs are giving up fewer yards per drive than any team in the NFL. And they are in the top ten in the red zone.

We realize that at this point, with Brady aboard, the Bucs are a "public" team and are going to be overpriced more often than not. They are laying points on the road, and that line has been moving upward. But maybe we should consider whether there is such a thing as a "home field advantage" here. The Raiders are in a new home city and in a new ballpark that they don't know too well. And there aren't any fans. On that basis, we're left with the fundamental edges the Bucs possess, which don't give us much hesitation in laying the points.

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