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Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearkats versus the Blue Raiders? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro, TN. This Conference USA conference matchup has an over/under of 131.5 points, and the Blue Raiders are favored to win at home vs. the Bearkats.<h3>SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -1This game will be played at Murphy Athletic Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.<h3>WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Blue Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Middle Tennessee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Win on the Road?</h3>Sam Houston State is 9-8 this season and has won three straight games. In their last game, they beat Western Kentucky, 78-74.

As the underdog, the Bearkats are 1-6 this season. They are 3-6 on the road, and their average scoring margin on the road is -7.2 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they are 3-7.Sam Houston State has an ATS record of 8-8 this season and they are 5-4 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Bearkats are 3-4 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games as the underdog. In their last 3 road games, Sam Houston State is 1-2 vs. the spread and they are 2-1 in their last 3 games as the underdog.Sam Houston State's over/under record for the season sits at 10-6 and today's line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 140.6. So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 152 points.In their recent matchup, the Sam Houston State offense ended with 78 points against Western Kentucky. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.2% and made 8 threes. Davon Barnes is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Lamar Wilkerson brings a PPG average of 14.2 into the game.Coming into today's game, the Sam Houston State defense is giving up an average of 72.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Western Kentucky, the Hilltoppers finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 74 points vs. Sam Houston State.<h3>Will the Blue Raiders Defense Show Up at Home?</h3>After losing their last game to Louisiana Tech by a score of 60-52, Middle Tennessee State is 6-10 overall. They have lost five straight games, and their record in Conference USA play is 0-1. At home, the Blue Raiders are 4-5, and their average scoring margin at home is -0.1 points per game. They have gone 2-3 in their last five home games, and over their last 10 games at home, they have a record of 5-5. So far this season, they have been favored in nine games, and their record in those games is 4-5.

For the year, Middle Tennessee State has an average scoring margin of -21.2 points per game on the road. They have gone 0-5 on the road, and they have a losing streak of five games away from home. So far, their record in non-conference games is 6-9.When looking at Middle Tennessee's ATS record this season, they have gone just 3-11. Their home ATS mark is 3-6 and their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 4-6 vs. the spread.Today's over/under line of 131.5 for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders' game against Sam Houston State is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (134.9). So far, the over/under record in their games is 2-11-1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 123 points.In their most recent game, the Middle Tennessee offense concluded with only 52 points against Louisiana Tech. Throughout the game, they made 5/22 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Leading the team in scoring was Jestin Porter with 24 points. Jared Coleman-Jones also added 17 points for the Blue Raiders.This season, the Middle Tennessee defense has been impressive, holding the 66th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Middle Tennessee's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.6% this season.

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Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Badgers face off at 2:00 ET on BTN. The Badgers are hosting the game at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 132.5 points, with Wisconsin being favored by -3 at home against Maryland.<h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -3This game will be played at Target Center at 2:00 ET on Thursday, March 14th.<h3>WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Not only will Wisconsin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Maryland Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3>As the underdog, Maryland has a record of 4-9 this season. On the road, the Terrapins have gone 4-9, and their average scoring margin in those games is -2.6. So far, Maryland has played 31 games and has a record of 15-16.

In their last game, the Terrapins beat Rutgers by a score of 65-51. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone 4-6. This season, Maryland has been the underdog 13 times, and they have a record of 4-9 in those games.As the underdog, Maryland has gone 6-7 against the spread on the road this season and they are 2-3 vs. the spread in their last five road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Terrapins have an ATS mark of 5-5.This season, the over/under record for Maryland games is 11-21 and today's line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (135.8). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points and their OU record during this span is 2-1.The Terrapins' offense finished with 65 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 69.4 points per contest. Coming into the game, the Terrapins offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 28%. On average, they get up 21.3 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 16.8 made free-throws.In the current season, the Maryland defense has excelled, sitting 27th in the nation by allowing 65.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.1 threes per game vs. Wisconsin. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.9%.<h3>Can The Badgers Secure a Home Victory?</h3>Wisconsin comes into this game with a record of 19-12, including an 11-9 mark in Big Ten play. The Badgers have been much better at home this season, going 16-3 compared to just 3-9 on the road.

As the favorite, Wisconsin is 15-6 this season, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home. In their most recent game, the Badgers fell to Purdue by a score of 78-70.Wisconsin's ATS record this season is 13-18, including a 10-9 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Badgers are just 2-8 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 5-5 over their last 10 games.Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Wisconsin games this year (138.9). Their over/under record this year is 19-10-2. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-2-1.The Wisconsin offense is coming off a game where they scored 70 points against Purdue. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.5% and connected on 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring was John Blackwell with 18 points. Tyler Wahl also added 17 points for the Badgers.Coming into today's game, the Wisconsin defense is giving up an average of 69.8 points per contest. Wisconsin's three-point defense is currently 126th in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.2% of their shots vs. Wisconsin.

Maryland Terrapins vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buffaloes and Bruins. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! Colorado come into this Pac-12 conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.<h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: UCLA Bruins +1.5This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.<h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Buffaloes Chances on the Road</h3>Colorado enters tonight's game as the road favorite, as they have been the favorite in 19 of their 24 games this season. The Buffaloes have gone 15-4 in those games, and they are 16-8 overall.

However, Colorado has struggled on the road this season, going just 2-7. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.3, compared to +17.1 at home.Against the spread, Colorado is just 10-13-1 this season, including a 1-8 mark on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Buffaloes have gone just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.So far this season, the over/under record for Colorado games is 15-9, and today's line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (149.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 156 points, which is higher than today's line.The Buffaloes' offense finished with 79 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 80.7 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is KJ Simpson, who is averaging 19.4 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Tristan Da Silva also maintains a PPG average of 15.5 heading into game.On defense, Colorado is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.3 points per game. Colorado's three-point defense is currently 138th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.8% of their shots vs. Colorado.<h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog UCLA?</h3>UCLA enters tonight's game against Colorado as the underdog, as they have been in 11 of their 24 games this season. They are 4-7 in those games, compared to 9-4 when favored.

The Bruins have a record of 7-6 at home this season, and they have won their last three games at home. Over their last ten games at home, UCLA has gone just 4-6.UCLA's ATS record this season is currently 11-11-2. At home, they have gone just 4-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bruins are 7-3 vs. the spread. In their last 3 games as the underdog, they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.This season, the over/under record for UCLA games is 8-16 and today's over/under line of 137.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (134.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points and during their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 133 points. So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line.In contrast to their season average of 66.2 points per game, the UCLA had a below average performance. They scored 61 points against California and had a field goal percentage of 36.2%. The team's scoring leader is Sebastian Mack, who holds an average of 13.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Adem Bona is averaging 12.2 points per game this season.So far, the Bruins' defense is ranked 17th in the country at 64.0 points per contest. UCLA's three-point defense is currently 135th in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.5% of their shots vs. UCLA.

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This inter-conference tilt will conclude Thanksgiving Day in the NFL on Thursday, November 24, so make sure you don’t miss out on the best Patriots vs. Vikings betting pick and odds.



New England is seeking the fourth win in a row when they visit Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings are 3-point favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 42.5 points. These inter-conference rivals haven’t met since 2018.



Patriots beat the Jets thanks to a late punt return



The New England Patriots (6-4-0, 6-3-1 ATS) recorded their third consecutive win and displayed one of the best defensive performances of the season in a 10-3 victory over the New York Jets at home. They kept the Jets to just 103 yards and six first downs and had 297 yards and 13 first downs on the other end. The game was headed to overtime when Marcus Jones returned a punt for an 84-yard touchdown with just five seconds to go.



Mac Jones completed 23 of 27 passes for 246 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson and Jakobi Meyers combined for 108 receiving yards on ten catches, while Damien Harris had a game-high 65 rushing yards on eight carries. On defense, Matthew Judon recorded 1.5 sacks, while Ja'Whaun Bentley led all the defenders with nine tackles.



QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) and C David Andrews (thigh) are out indefinitely. T Isaiah Wynn (foot) and P Jake Bailey (back) are questionable to take on Minnesota this Thursday.



Vikings suffered a disaster against Dallas at home



The Minnesota Vikings (8-2-0, 4-5-1 ATS) were on a seven-game winning run but their positive streak snapped with a disastrous 40-3 home defeat to the Dallas Cowboys. Minnesota suffered its largest margin of defeat since November 2014 when they lost 45-7 to the Green Bay Packers. The Cowboys completely dominated total yards (458-183), first downs (23-16), and possessions (37:24-22:36).



Kirk Cousins completed 12 of 23 passes for 15 yards. His deputy Nick Mullens completed five of seven passes for 54 yards. Dalvin Cook was the only Viking in a right offensive mood as he finished the tilt with 72 rushing yards on 11 carries. T.J. Hockenson led the team in receiving yards with 34 on five receptions. Defensively, Andrew Booth Jr. had a game-high nine tackles.



T Christian Darrisaw was lifted from the last contest with a concussion, and he will not take on the Patriots in Week 12. TE Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) is also out, while DT Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) is questionable to play.



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It’s not going to be easy against the second-best defense in the NFL, but I am backing the Vikings to respond to a devastating loss against Dallas and secure a win here. Cousins, Justin Jefferson, and Adam Thielen will bounce back after scoring a season-low three points, and even though the Patriots allowed just three points to the Colts and Jets, they will not be that lucky on TNF. Minnesota has a lot more potent offense than both the Colts and Jets, while the hosts’ offense is more efficient than New England’s as well. It will be a tight encounter, but I am sure the Vikings can return to winning ways.



Pick: Take the Vikings at -2.5 (-133)



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Minnesota has the second-worst pass defense in the league that is allowing 267.3 yards per game, but luckily for the Vikings, New England’s pass offense is not working very well this year. On the other hand, the Pats have a top 5 pass defense, so the Vikings, who prefer passing over running, could have problems here. Under is 5-1 in the last six H2H meetings, while Under is 14-3 in the Patriots’ previous 17 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.



Pick: Go Under 43.5 points (-130)

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Planning on watching today's Knights and Jayhawks game? Catch the action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, as the Jayhawks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Kansas is favored by -13 vs. UCF in a Big 12 conference matchup.<h3>UCF KNIGHTS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: UCF Knights +13This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.<h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like UCF at +13.</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 UCF Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>UCF Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

UCF improved to 13-6 on the season with a dominant 85-58 win over TCU on Saturday, January 25th. The Knights, who were -4 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game were 143, falling short of the O/U line of 148.5. 

UCF led 37-23 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while allowing 35. The Knights’ defense and offense both played key roles in the win.UCF's offense put up 85 points in their latest game, shooting 45% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 18 for 22 from the line. Keyshawn Hall led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% from deep. Moustapha Thiam added 16 points, hitting 7 of 10 shots overall and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. The Knights also recorded 20 assists, with Darius Johnson contributing 5 assists along with 15 points.UCF's defense gave up 58 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 29 tries, a 48% shooting rate. From beyond the arc, UCF's opponents hit 13 threes on 31 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went to the line 22 times, making 18 free throws for 81%. UCF gave up 10 offensive rebounds.<h3>Do the Jayhawks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

The Jayhawks dropped to 14-5 on the season after a 92-86 home loss to Houston on Saturday. Kansas entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 178 went well over the 127.5 O/U line. 

Kansas led 38-31 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 35. Their defense will need to improve as they look to bounce back in their next game.Kansas put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 36% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.5%, and they hit 17 of 30 free throws, good for 56.7%. The Jayhawks dished out 20 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. J'Wan Roberts led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Flory Bidunga added 19 points on 70% shooting. Mylik Wilson contributed 18 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots, and Rylan Griffen knocked down 5 of 6 threes, finishing with 17 points.Kansas gave up 92 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 21/41 from inside the arc. From three-point range, Kansas's defense allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. The opposing team also went to the line 30 times, making 17 free throws, while Kansas gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have certainly had quite a time transitioning from the triple option to more of a pro-style offense under head coach Geoff Collins. But they have not necessarily been unproductive. On Saturday they will take on the Syracuse Orange in a game that begins at Noon ET at the Carrier Dome (indoors) in Syracuse. Remember that at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports">BetAnySports</a>, you can get reduced juice on this game, in addition to the ability to place wagers in real time with Sports Betting Prime.

As you may know, when Paul Johnson was the coach, G-Tech was operating the option, which very few teams in the nation employ. Therefore, they hadn't been recruiting players for a pro-style attack. Collins, who came over from Temple, where he had been head coach (and before that, Florida, where he was defensive coordinator) went through a rough time last season, but that was expected by many.

This year things are taking hold a little better. He has a talented freshman quarterback in Jeff Sims, who will make a few mistakes, but has a certain dynamism about him. And there is plenty of depth in the backfield, which has allowed them to deal with injuries.

In their opener, Georgia Tech took advantage of another program that had been "transitioning" and beat Florida State. Last week, they were overwhelmed by Central Florida 49-21. But there was a silver lining around that dark cloud.

In the NCAA football betting odds posted on this game by the folks at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas">BetAnySports</a>, the Yellow Jackets are the favorites on the road:

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -7.5
Syracuse Orange +7.5

Over 52.5 points -110
Under 52.5 points -110

Running back Jordan Mason was not able to play last week, but that gave Georgia Tech an opportunity to use prize freshman recruit Jahmyr Gibbs, who was one of the best prep backs in the country last season. Gibbs is the type who can be a dominant figure in the backfield, whether it is running with the ball or catching it, and on the opening kickoff against UCF he had a monster return that put G-Tech in position to score a TD and take a lead on Central Florida. On the game, Gibbs had 66 yards on the ground and 60 on receptions. As of this writing, Mason's status was not definite. But the Jackets can be okay, because with Gibbs and Jamious Griffin, they have a couple of potential game-breakers they can point to.

The Georgia Tech defense gave up 660 yards and 31 first downs to UCF, but we don't want to indict the stop unit strictly because of that. A lot of teams are going to give up a lot of yards to that team. Syracuse should not be confused with UCF.

The Orange, under Dino Babers, has been one of those up-tempo offenses. But you really need the right kind of trigger man to make that happen. Eric Dungey was a guy like that, and Babers was able to bring the 'Cuse to a national ranking with him at the controls.

But there have been questions as to whether Tommy DeVito, a high school star in New Jersey, can be that guy. And he does not have the offensive line to front for him either. They gave up eight sacks last week against Pittsburgh, and Syracuse had just 171 total yards. This doesn't work.

It is possible that Babers will turn to Rex Culpepper for playing time. Culpepper is an inspirational story; he survived testicular cancer a couple of years ago, although along the way he demonstrated an allergy to one of the forms of chemotherapy, which made things touch-and-go. In his fifth year at Syracuse, Culpepper knows the offense, and he made the only big play last Saturday in the 21-10 loss, throwing a 69-yard TD pass.

Defensively, Syracuse is still adjusting to a new 3-3-5 scheme, which has worked for some schools, but we're not convinced that they have fixed problems in the secondary. We don't think they can keep pace with Sims and Georgia Tech, so we'll lay the points.

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Another thrilling Saturday college football is upon us, as Week 5 brings a ton of intriguing picks and markets to choose from, so we have prepared the best Western Michigan vs. Buffalo betting pick and odds.&nbsp;



These two Mid-American Conference foes meet each other for the first time since 2017, and the Broncos are listed as 6.5-point road favorites on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>. The Bulls are +200 moneyline dogs, while the totals sit at 59.5 points.



<h2>Western Michigan aims for its fourth win in a row&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



The Western Michigan Broncos (3-1; 3-1 ATS) extended their winning streak to three games last Saturday, outlasting San Jose State as 2.5-point home favorites, 23-3. The Broncos put on a defensive clinic, forcing three turnovers and limiting the Spartans to only 119 total yards.



On the other side of the ball, the Broncos racked up 147 rushing yards on 43 carries. Sophomore QB Kaleb Eleby completed 17 of his 28 passing attempts for 200 yards and a couple of touchdowns, while sophomore wideout Skyy Moore had nine catches for 95 yards.



The Broncos are now 81st in the country in points scored per game (27.3). They are yielding 22.8 points in a return (tied-63rd in the country) on 304.3 total yards (33rd) while tallying 16 sacks through the first four weeks of the 2021 season.



<h2>Buffalo barely survived Week 4</h2>



The Buffalo Bulls (2-2; 2-2 ATS) visited Old Dominion last Saturday and barely outlasted the Monarchs as 13-point road favorites, 35-34. The Bulls failed to score in the second half and won the game thanks to Old Dominion’s missed PAT with 19 seconds left on the clock.



At least, the Bulls stopped a two-game slide, coming off a tough 28-25 defeat to the No. 16 Coastal Carolina. They racked up only 297 total yards against Old Dominion while surrendering 433 in a return. The Bulls kept the ball in possession for nearly 38 minutes, but their offense was awful since halftime.



Senior QB Kyle Vantrease tossed for 191 yards and a TD in Week 4. He’s tallied 792 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception so far this season, as the Bulls have relied on their ground game a lot. Buffalo is posting 203.8 rushing yards per game (32nd in the country) and 5.7 per carry (13th).



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<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games against Buffalo&nbsp;</li><li>6-12 ATS in the last 18 games on the road</li></ul>



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<ul><li>14-5 ATS in the last 19 games overall</li><li>10-0 ATS in the last ten games at home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



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The Bulls gave everything they have in Week 3 and still suffered a loss to Coastal Carolina which is probably the reason why they struggled so much last weekend. I’m expecting the Bulls to improve in Week 5 and put on a fight against the Broncos who have impressed thus far this term.



This will be a proper test for Western Michigan’s run D that’s allowing just 124.5 yards per game. The Bulls lean on their rushing and will look to carry the ball as much as they can. Their defense will be a problem, but I think the Bulls will keep the ball in possession enough to keep it close and cover a 7.5-point spread in front of the home fans.



Pick: Take Buffalo +7.5 at -130&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



The Total:



Both teams should rely on their rushing in this matchup, so I’m backing the under on the totals, expecting them to eat the clock. Also, the Broncos’ defense has been excellent thus far, while the Bulls’ secondary should be able to cope with Michigan State’s passing game.



Back in 2017, the Broncos beat the Bulls 71-68 at UB Stadium in Buffalo, but the under is 3-1 in their previous four H2H duels. Four of the Broncos’ last five games went in the under, as well as four of the Bulls’ last six outings at any location.



Pick: Go under 59.5 points at -110

Western Michigan vs Buffalo Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/2/21

<h2 id="h-schiano-looks-to-take-next-step-with-scarlet-knights">Schiano Looks to Take Next Step with Scarlet Knights</h2>



When Rutgers went through the process of bringing Greg Schiano back as head coach, it became a stop-and-go thing, with the deal thought to be lost until an artful recovery on the part of the athletic department brass to rescue it. The decision was very popular, although most skeptics, including some <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetOnline </a>customers, pointed out that there was a big difference between the Big Ten and the Big East, where Schiano experienced some success with this program, even getting it into the national rankings.



Well, last year the&nbsp;Scarlet Knights&nbsp;went 3-6 after going 0-9 in the conference in each of the previous two seasons. And they'll try to get off to a good start on Thursday night as they take on the&nbsp;Temple Owls&nbsp;in an interesting non-conference matchup that will get underway at 6:30 PM ET at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.



Rutgers managed to beat Michigan State right out of the box, which was big. They later scored wins over Purdue and Maryland, both times as an underdog. In fact, the Knights were favored only once in the 2020 season, and in that game they lost to Illinois.



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And this is why it's quite intriguing that Schiano's team is being asked to carry a heavy number on Thursday night. In the college football odds that have been posted on this game by the folks at&nbsp;BetOnline, they are laying more than two touchdowns:



Rutgers Scarlet Knights -14.5 (-115) Temple Owls +14.5 (-105) Over 51.5 points -120 Under 51.5 points +100



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What head coach&nbsp;Rod Carey&nbsp;has done is reach out into the Power 5 to stock his stop unit with transfers. That includes cornerback Cameron Ruiz, who was a starter at Northwestern.



Both Schiano and Carey will reap the benefit of being able to have a spring camp. Who does that help more? Well, it might be more difference-making for Temple, which had almost nobody who could appear in all seven games, with 40 different starters along the way.



There is some speculation here, but we think that the Owls may have found some useful new blood at the quarterback position, in the wake of the departure of Anthony Russo (grad school at Michigan State).



D'Wan Mathis was a starter at Georgia, albeit briefly, and he has had no problem picking up the full playbook. Mathis has already made a comeback from surgery to remove a brain cyst, and his versatility gives Temple a chance to be more dynamic on the offensive end.



We wonder a little about Noah Vedral, who Schiano has behind center for Rutgers. It's not that the guy isn't experienced; he's gone from Central Florida to Nebraska to the Scarlet Knights. He completed 61.5% of his passes and had a so-so ratio of nine TD's to eight interceptions last year.



Well, Schiano's team can score enough, with 20or more points in eight of nine games in 2020, compared to just three times in a dozen contests the year before. But we're very wary about laying this lengthy number.&nbsp;Take the points.



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Friday's interleague matchup between the Padres and Rays has a first pitch set for 6:50 PM ET from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. The Padres are 76-60 and their money line odds are at +108, while the Rays are 66-67 and they are favored at -133. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs.

San Diego will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak, and they are 3rd in the NL West. Tampa Bay is 4th in the AL East, and APLTV will be televising this one.

<h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline +108This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Friday, August 30th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3>The Padres will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Cardinals with a 4-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 3rd inning before the Cardinals scored two runs in the bottom of the 3rd. San Diego was the -106 favorite on the money line going into the game.

Michael King got the start for the Padres and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs. The Padres's offense scored their only run in thejson 5th, and it was Jackson Merrill's first career home run.San Diego is on the road today to take on the Rays, having dropped two straight games, and they are 76-60 this season. The Padres are 3rd in the NL West, five games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 20-20 in divisional games.

At home, the Padres are 37-32 this season, and they are 39-28 on the road. As the favorite, San Diego is 48-37 and 28-23 as the underdog. The Padres have an overall series record of 26-14-5 this year.San Diego has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 70-66 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 43-24 ATS. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 35-16 ATS, compared to 35-50 ATS as the favorite. The Padres have a positive run differential on the road this season, outscoring opponents by an average of 1.1 runs per game.The Padres have played in 21 games this season with an over/under line set at 7.5, and their record in those games is 21-23. Their games have had an average combined run total of 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the season is 73-62. The over/under line for today's game against the Rays is set at 7.5 runs.Martín Pérez gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Rays on the road. So far this season, he has made 21 starts and has a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 4.60. Looking at his overall numbers, Pérez has a WHIP of 1.51 and has issued 3.2 walks per nine innings compared to 7.14 strikeouts. The left-hander has made seven quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he didn't give up a run. In that start, he went 3 2/3 innings and gave up just one hit. Pérez has not lost since July 31st.San Diego comes into today's game as the league's top batting average team, hitting a combined .265. They are also the top team in the league in terms of fewest strikeouts per game. Overall, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. The Padres have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest.

Jurickson Profar and Manny Machado have been the Padres' top power threats this season, with Profar's 21 homers being the 2nd most in the league and Machado's 22 homers leading the Padres. Machado is also 15th in the league with 79 RBIs. Over his last five games, Machado has gone 7/20 with two homers. Luis Arraez has also been swinging a hot bat, going 8/20 in his last five games and is batting .307 for the season.<h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3>The Rays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mariners with a 6-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 2nd inning before the Mariners scored four runs in the bottom of the 2nd. Tampa Bay was the +134 underdog on the road going into this game.

Drew Rasmussen got the start for the Rays and took the loss. He only lasted two innings, giving up four earned runs. Offensively, the Rays only had two fewer hits than the Mariners but scored just two runs. Josh Lowe had a solo home run in the 2nd inning and finished the game 1/4.Tampa Bay is 66-67 overall and 11.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. So far, they have gone just 17-23 in AL East matchups. The Rays are at home today, hosting the Padres, and they are 34-34 at home this year.

As the underdog, the Rays are 33-38 this year compared to 33-29 as the favorite. They have won three straight games at home, and their overall series record is 21-17-5. Tampa Bay's two most recent series have ended in losses, dropping their record to 4-6 over their last 10 games.When it comes to the run line, the Rays have been a much better bet on the road this season, where they are 37-28 compared to just 29-39 at home. Overall, they are 66-67 vs. the run line, with an average scoring margin of -0.5 runs per game. They have covered the run line in five straight games at home, but overall, they are just 23-39 vs. the run line as the favorite compared to 43-28 as the underdog. Their average run margin in wins is +2.7 runs per game, while it is -3.6 runs per game in losses.The Tampa Bay Rays are playing at home tonight against the San Diego Padres. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Rays games this season is 8.1 runs per game. The Rays have an over/under record of 59-68 on the season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs this season, the Rays have a record of 21-25 in those games. Overall, 57.9% of the Rays' games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.Taj Bradley gets the start for the Rays today and comes in with a record of 6-8 and an ERA of 3.77. Looking back at his last outing, Bradley finished with a no-decision against the Dodgers, giving up five earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Bradley has made eight quality starts this year and is averaging 9.98 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 17 homers and is averaging 3.02 walks per nine innings. At home, Bradley is 3-5 with a 3.11 ERA.So far this season, the Rays are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .230 and have the 26th ranked home run total in the league.

Yandy Diaz has been the Rays' best hitter this season, batting .273 with 11 homers and 57 RBIs. Christopher Morel has struggled this season, batting just .194, but he does lead the team with 21 homers. Morel is also 2nd on the team in RBIs. Jose Siri has 17 homers this season but is batting just .197. Josh Lowe is on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .333 over his last five games.

San Diego Padres vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 8/30/24

With New Year’s just a few days away a number of people are busy jotting down their different New Year’s resolutions, most of which are going to be broken before the end of January. But it’s also a good opportunity to take a look at your sports betting activities the past year and see how you fared. Be honest with yourself, something which is a bit easier when you’re using <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">online sportsbooks</a>, as you can quickly scan your beginning balances and your ending balances, as well as see how many deposits you made over the course of the year.

If you came out ahead over the course of the year the first thing you need to do is give yourself a pat on the back, because you’ve accomplished something very few sports bettors actually do. The common number is that 90% of sports bettors will lose money over the course of the year, although I’d guess that number is most likely too low. But if you are in that 10% or so, I wouldn’t change anything, as you’re obviously doing something right.

If you’re in the larger group, it’s time for a closer examination of the previous year, something that doesn’t hurt even if you came out ahead for the year. The best thing to do is look at each sport individually as see how you did. Did you win in baseball and lose in the NBA, etc.?

One common mistake bettors make is to bet a sport solely because the “experts” say it can be beaten, such as college basketball. For one, nobody who has bet for than 20 years will deny that today’s lines are sharper than they were 20 years ago, primarily due to the available information in the Internet age, and a sport like college basketball is probably the most time consuming sport to handicap there is, which is another problem area for many bettors, who have a tendency to spread themselves too thin by handicapping every sport, or at least football, basketball and baseball.

Here is where bettors should have a plan going into the New Year based on their available time each day to devote to sports betting, as well as what their goal is for the upcoming year. If you merely want to bet most of the TV games each day there’s nothing wrong with that as long as you realize you’re most likely going to end up in the red at the end of the season.

Choosing to specialize is never a bad idea, whether it is a couple of college basketball conferences, the American League or National League or something like NBA totals. Not only does it cut down on the needed time to handicap, it allows you to get a better feel of the teams than you would get by trying to analyze the entire league.

Although it will be a bit different for each individual, my recommendation would be for bettors to focus on <a href="http://bangthebook.com/nba/nba-betting/">NBA totals</a>, so that their plan at the beginning of the year would look something like:

January: Football playoffs and NBA totals

February: NBA totals

March: NBA totals and college basketball tournaments

April: NBA totals

May: NBA totals

June: NBA totals through NBA Finals

July: Relax and take a break

August: Preseason football and football study time

September: Football

October: Football

November: Football and NBA totals

December: Football and NBA totals

As you can see, NBA totals will keep you busy for nearly eight months and football can keep you going for another six, so you’ll have plenty of action during the year and roughly six weeks of down time to recharge your batteries and get ready for the next 10 months. I omitted baseball and college basketball, except for the tournaments, where an anti-public approach tends to work best, as those two sports are simply too time-consuming for the majority of bettors.

Entering the new year with a plan will give you an advantage over your fellow bettors, who are likely to plod their way through the year, and that’s the first step towards coming out ahead when the year is over.

Sports Betting Tips for the New Year

Betting on today's Seminoles and Hokies game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hokies hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Florida State.<h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies -3.5This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.<h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Seminoles Win in Washington?</h3>Florida State heads into this game as the underdog, with a record of 6-9 in that role this season. The Seminoles are 16-15 overall this season and have gone 10-10 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.

Florida State has struggled on the road this season, going just 5-8 and coming into this game on a four-game losing streak away from home. Over the Seminoles' last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6.Florida State's ATS record this season is currently 15-15-1. On the road, they are 6-7 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Seminoles are 7-8 this year and just 3-7 in their last 10 games as the underdog. In their last 3 road games, Florida State is 0-3 ATS.Florida State's over/under record for the season sits at 19-11-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 152.4 points. Today's over/under line of 152.5 is similar to their average OU line of 150.2. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 159 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-3.In their latest game, Florida State offense put up 83 points against Miami (FL). They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40% and made 12 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jamir Watkins who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.1. Darin Green Jr also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.8.Coming into the game, Florida State will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 75.8 points per game (268th). The Florida State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Miami (FL) to connect on 12 threes.<h3>Can Virginia Tech Secure a Home Victory?</h3>Virginia Tech will look to extend their three-game win streak as they host Florida State. The Hokies are 16-3 at home this season, and they are 15-4 when favored.

Virginia Tech is coming off an 82-76 win over Notre Dame. Over their last 10 home games, the Hokies have gone 8-2.As the favorite, Virginia Tech has gone 10-7-2 vs. the spread this season and they are 6-3-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games. Overall, the Hokies have an ATS record of 13-16-2 this season and they are 11-6-2 vs. the spread at home.Virginia Tech games have an over/under record of 16-14-1 this season. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 143.9 and the average score is 145.5. Today's over/under line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 155 points.Virginia Tech's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 82 points against Notre Dame. They had an overall field goal percentage of 44.4% and made 19/24 free throws. On the offensive front, the Hokies have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 98th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 165th in terms of percentage and 104th in three-pointers made.Virginia Tech's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.6 points per game. Against Notre Dame in their most recent game, the Virginia Tech defense gave up a total of 76 points while allowing Notre Dame to hit 44% of their shots.

Florida State Seminoles vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

The 2021-22 college basketball season goes on Sunday, January 30, with the marquee Big Ten Conference matchup at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana, so we bring you the best Ohio State vs. Purdue betting pick and odds.&nbsp;



The Buckeyes meet the Boilermakers for the first time since the 2021 Big Ten Championship Tournament and Ohio State’s 87-78 overtime victory to Purdue. The Boilermakers are firm 10-point home favorites to get revenge in this one, while the totals sit at 148.0 points on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>.



<h2 id="ohio-state-won-three-in-a-row">Ohio State won three in a row  </h2>



The Ohio State Buckeyes improved to 13-4 straight up and 8-9 ATS on the season following a nice 75-64 road victory at the Minnesota Golden Gophers this past Thursday. It was their third consecutive win and fourth in the last six outings at any location.



The Buckeyes outrebounded the Gophers 48-22, posting a whopping 20 offensive rebounds on the night. Junior forward E.J. Liddell led the way for Ohio State with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists, while senior F Kyle Young added 14 points off the bench.



Liddell has been terrific so far this season, averaging 19.6 points, 7.8 boards, and 2.8 assists a night. The Buckeyes score 116.5 points per 100 possessions (12th in the country) and surrender 97.9 in a return (79th). They are No. 20 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 22 in the KenPom rankings.



<h2 id="purdue-easily-outlasted-iowa-for-its-second-straight-w">Purdue easily outlasted Iowa for its second straight W  </h2>



The Purdue Boilermakers (17-3; 11-9 ATS) are coming off an 83-73 victory at the Iowa Hawkeyes this past Thursday. Playing as small 2.5-point road favorites, the Boilermakers covered the spread for the fourth time in their last five outings. It was their second straight victory and fifth over their previous six showings at any location.



Purdue dominated Iowa from start to finish, leading by as many as 18 points. The Boilermakers made 61.2% of their field goals and 59.1% of their 3-pointers (13-for-22). Junior guard Isaiah Thompson led the charge with 18 points, while senior forward Trevion Williams posted a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double.



The Boilermakers are now sitting at the fifth spot of the Big Ten Conference standings with a 6-3 record, half a game behind their next rival. Purdue is No. 6 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 4 in the KenPom rankings.



Trends:



Ohio State:



<ul><li>4-8 ATS in the last 12 games played on Sunday&nbsp;</li></ul>



Purdue:



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games overall</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-ohio-state-vs-purdue-pick">Ohio State vs. Purdue Pick</h2>



Neither of these two teams can brag with a stout defense, but they both execute offensively very well. The Boilermakers boast the highest-offensive rating in the country, tallying 124.6 points per 100 possessions, so I’m expecting them to beat the Buckeyes on the home court.



Covering a double-digit spread might be a problem, but I have to go with the Boilermakers, who possess great depth. The Buckeyes lack height and could easily struggle to cope with Purdue’s fluid offense. The Boilermakers rank third in the country in field goal percentage (50.6%) and fourth in 3-point percentage (40.9%).



Pick: Take Purdue -10.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



The Total:



As I’ve mentioned above, both Ohio State and Purdue lean on a prolific offense, so give me the over on the totals. Although they both prefer to play at a slow pace, averaging just above 66 possessions per 40 minutes each, I think the Buckeyes and Boilermakers will combine for at least 150 points.



The total has gone over in six of Purdue’s last eight contests. Three of the Boilermakers’ previous five tilts have produced more than 150 points in total. On the other side, the over is 11-5 in the Buckeyes’ last 16 games overall, and it is 5-1 in Ohio State’s previous six outings on the road.



Pick: Go over 148.0 points at -110&nbsp;

Ohio State vs. Purdue Odds, Pick, Prediction 1/30/22

Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Canadiens. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! The Jets are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Canadiens. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.<h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.<h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+130)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets moved to 34-14-3 this season. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark. 

All seven of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players. The Jets trailed 2-0 early but rallied to tie it up in the second period. They took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period, adding two empty-netters to seal the victory.Winnipeg's offense erupted for 7 goals in their latest game, including two empty-netters. The Jets took 34 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They had 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 12th and 13th of the season. Vladislav Namestnikov scored for the third time this year and added his 7th assist. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th goal on an empty net and also recorded his 9th assist. The Jets had 7 giveaways in the game.Winnipeg's defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals and another to tie it at 3-3, but they gave up just one more after that, securing a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the Jets' defense added 5 takeaways and 31 hits.<h3>Are the Canadiens Ready for a Home Win?</h3>Montreal’s record fell to 24-20-5 after a 3-1 loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens’ defense struggled early, allowing a goal just 4:03 into the first period. Montreal entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set by oddsmakers. The Canadiens didn’t score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal at 19:15 to seal the win.Montreal's offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak scoring his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh. Montreal was plagued by 20 giveaways in the game.Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, with the first coming at 15:57 in the first period and the second at 18:40 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canadiens' defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.

Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/25

At 7:30 ET, the Houston Rockets (-235) will travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks (+195). The Rockets are currently favored by 6 points and have won 3 straight games. The Hawks have lost 5 in a row and are 9th in the Eastern Conference.

This non-conference matchup will be played at State Farm Arena and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line is currently set at 227.5.<h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +6This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.<h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-118 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Houston?</h3>Houston improved to 31-14 this season with a 114-112 win over Boston on Monday. The Rockets, who were +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 226 points went over the line of 221. A key moment for the Rockets was a 14-0 run, which extended their lead from 22-17 to 36-17. After trailing 89-85 going into the 4th quarter, Houston outscored Boston 29-23 in the final period to secure the win.Dillon Brooks knocked down 10 threes at a 66.7% clip, finishing with 36 points in the Rockets' win over the Celtics. Amen Thompson added 33 points, shooting 68.4% from the field. Houston hit 17 threes, shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc. Jalen Green struggled, shooting 23.1% and finishing with 12 points.Despite a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points, the Rockets' defense tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points to help secure the win over the Celtics. Overall, they gave up 112 points on 48% shooting from the field. From beyond the arc, Houston allowed Boston to hit 15 threes at a 38% clip. The Celtics also went 19/20 from the free-throw line. The Rockets finished with 27 defensive rebounds, while giving up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.<h3>Can the Atlanta Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3>The Hawks fell to 22-24 on the season after a 100-92 road loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. Atlanta entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, but the combined score of 192 points fell well short of the 217.5-point O/U line. Atlanta found themselves in a deep hole after Minnesota went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 42-35 to 53-35. The Hawks responded by outscoring the Timberwolves 31-20 in the 3rd quarter, but they couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 20-18 in the final period.In their 100-92 loss to the Timberwolves, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 39.5% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range, making 12 threes. De'Andre Hunter stood out, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency and finishing with a game-high 35 points, including 11 points in each of the final three quarters. Keaton Wallace added 13 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 33.3%, while Zaccharie Risacher contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, also shooting 33.3% from deep. Hunter was the only Hawk to shoot above 50% from the field.Despite a strong defensive effort, the Hawks couldn't come away with the win, allowing 100 points to the Timberwolves. Atlanta gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 2nd half, giving up just 20 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, the Hawks held Minnesota to 39% shooting from the field, including 30% from beyond the arc, where the Timberwolves made 12 threes. Atlanta also recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/25

An American League East showdown begins Tuesday night when the Baltimore Orioles (31-16, 16-8 away) visit the New York Yankees (29-20, 16-10 home). Both teams have played close to 50 games and Baltimore is 2.5 games back, with New York 5.5 games back, of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. Below is my MLB pick for the Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-baltimore-orioles-vs-new-york-yankees-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Betting Pick</h2>



The Pick: New York Yankees -175



This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-new-york-yankees"><a></a>Why Bet the New York Yankees:</h2>



✅ New York has been hot of late having win six of their last seven games played.



✅ At Yankee Stadium, New York has won six of their last nine games against the Orioles.



✅ Against the Yankees, the Orioles have lost 13 of their 19 meetings.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-baltimore-orioles-were-not-one-season-wonders"><a></a>Baltimore Orioles Were Not One Season Wonders</h2>



There were many questions about Baltimore heading into this season, but as the calendar gets closer to June those questions have bene answered. The Orioles are off to one of the best starts in the majors and they are coming off an impressive last week. Baltimore started the week by splitting a four-game series with the Angels and ended it by sweeping the Blue Jays in Toronto.



Kyle Bradish is set to make his eighth start of the season and he will look to build on his 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 32.1 innings pitched.



The Orioles have been balanced at the plate with Austin Hays batting a team high .311, Ryan Mountcastle mashing 10 home runs, and Cedric Mullins knocking in 38 RBIs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-new-york-yankees-are-coming-in-hot">The New York Yankees Are Coming in Hot</h2>



New York did not have a good start to the season, but the past few weeks has seen the Bronx Bombers catapult up from last place in the AL East. Last week, the Yankees started the week by winning of three of four in Toronto, and ended it with a three-game sweep at the bad Cincinnati Reds.



Gerrit Cole is set to take the mound for the 11th time this season and he is off to a Cy Young start. Through 62.2 innings pitched, Cole has a 2.01 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. An impressive start by the 32-year-old.



Aaron Judge is picking off where he left off last season as he leads New York with 13 home runs and 32 RBIs. Anthony Rizzo is batting a team high .302.

Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction - 05/23/23

After an eventful Monaco Grand Prix, Formula 1 travels to the familiar Circuit de Barcelona-Cataluyna, featuring a new track layout guaranteed to bring higher speeds and faster laps times. Mercedes will see what they have in the new-look W-14, while many teams are expected to bring



While Max Verstappen and the RB19 are the clear, overwhelming favorites to win in Barcelona, there are still plenty of betting lines that provide real value, while Verstappen likely cruises to another win. Bangthebook has you in pole position in your betting version of the RB-19 with our Gran Premio de Espana betting preview.



Lights out, and away we go!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-max-verstappen-s-lonely-world-at-the-top">Max Verstappen’s Lonely World at the Top</h2>



It’s not Red Bull versus Red Bull anymore; it might be Max Verstappen versus the entire grid, which is where we start our Gran Premio de Espana betting preview.



BetOnline has Verstappen listed at -260 to win the Grand Prix, while the other 19 drivers in the field are listed at +200.



Unless reliability issues or major contact on the race start affecting Verstappen’s RB-19, he’s likely to overcome whatever deficit is put in front of him and win the race. He’s won from deep on the grid numerous times in the last two seasons. That’s the type of pace advantage we’ve grown accustomed to Verstappen happening since the introduction of the new rules set in 2022. When you pair the race pace of the Red Bull with Verstappen’s magnificent technique, touch, and feel behind the wheel.



We’re taking Verstappen to defeat the field at -260 odds. We’re also taking the winning margin of +5 seconds or more at -260.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gran-primio-de-espana-the-battle-for-p2">Gran Primio de Espana: the Battle for P2</h2>



There have been two constants in Formula 1 in 2023: Max Verstappen being close to perfect and Fernando Alonso returning to the podium.



Aston Martin’s AMR-23 in Fernando Alonso’s hands was the biggest surprise to start the season. Alonso is the biggest threat to the Red Bulls and is still tenths of a second off in race pace. However, can Alonso claim his second straight P2 finish by beating Sergio Pérez in the other RB-19?



In the head-to-head betting line, Alonso is listed at +150, while Pérez is listed at -180. With the pace advantage, Pérez should have in the RB-19, he should be a larger favorite. Alonso has finished higher than Pérez this season: in Australia, after Pèrez binned it in qualifying 1, and last weekend in Monaco, where Pérez binned it in Qualifying 1 again.



While we're pulling for an Alonso win when something does happen to Verstappen’s car, we’re not pulling the trigger on this wager until we’ve seen if Pérez is on top of the RB-19 in practice.



If Pérez is not on the pace, the likelihood he bins it in qualifying will increase, opening the door for an Alonso head-to-head win at +150.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-who-s-upgrade-package-is-better">Who’s Upgrade Package is Better?</h2>



Both Ferrari and Mercedes will have new upgrades on their respective cars, with Ferrari’s making their debut, while Mercedes will get their first real look at what the revamped W-14’s baseline is.



Mercedes (-130) is favored over Ferrari (+100) in a constructor head-to-head wager. So far this season, Mercedes have won 5 of the six head-to-head battles with Ferrari this season, and we expect that to continue as Mercedes learns the new W-14, finding more pace along the way.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gran-premio-de-espana-pole-sitter">Gran Premio de Espana Pole Sitter</h2>



There weren’t any odds listed on Bookmaker for who will win pole position at the time of publication.



When betting on qualifying, you need to remember that qualifying is the one area where Red Bull can be caught. And there is no single driver who is better over one lap than Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who has captured the only pole position that didn’t go to one of the Red Bull drivers.



Can Leclerc put his SF-23 on pole once again, or will it be an all-RB-19 front row? We’ll let you decide when the odds are released, and we’ve seen the cars on track for practice.