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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>With the Penguins being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 17-17-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, giving up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game. By the end of the first period, they were down 5-0, making it difficult to mount any sort of comeback.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson scored 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. Adam Fantilli also contributed with his 4th assist.</p><p>Columbus will need to improve defensively after giving up 7 goals to Washington in their last game. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, and the Blue Jackets' defense recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. Columbus allowed the first 5 goals of the game, including one just 56 seconds into the first period. They also gave up another goal late in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Will Pittsburgh Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved closer to .500, now sitting at 17-18-7. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the third period, when Montreal cut the deficit to 2-1.</p><p>Sidney Crosby found the net twice for the Penguins in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens, bringing his season goal total to 5. He scored Pittsburgh’s first goal, followed by a power-play goal in the second period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his second goal of the season.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored in each period, with their first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just 1 goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, finishing with a 96.2% save percentage. The defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Bobcats face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 146 points, and Texas State is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Georgia State improved to 6-10 this season with a 79-74 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Panthers were -3.5 favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 153, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>After trailing 44-31 at halftime, Georgia State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 48-30.</p><p>Georgia State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field. They connected on 46.2% of their threes, going 6-for-13, and hit 88.2% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Zarique Nutter led the way with 23 points, shooting 8-for-12 from the field. Rasheed Jones added 18 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Toneari Lane also made 3 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Georgia State struggled defensively, giving up 74 points on 48% shooting from the field. Their defense allowed 29 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia State allowed 6 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from three. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 88%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Texas State as Home Favorites</h3><p>Texas State fell to 7-8 on the season after a 92-88 road loss to Southern Miss on Saturday. The Bobcats, who were favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 180, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>Texas State trailed 45-30 at halftime but made a strong push in the second half, outscoring Southern Miss 46-31. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap entirely.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas State put up 88 points, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (30/60) and just 21.4% from beyond the arc (3/14). They connected on 73.1% of their free throws, going 19/26 from the line, and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Mark Drone led the way with 30 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 60% overall. Alfred Worrell Jr. added 20 points, also shooting 60% from three (6/10). Denijay Harris contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Kaden Gumbs chipped in 16 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Texas State holding their opponent to 40% shooting, they still gave up 92 points. The Bobcats allowed 32 field goals on 79 attempts, including 10 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Texas State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 78%. The Bobcats struggled on the boards, giving up 21 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>The Tigers and Owls are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Owls will host the game at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. Memphis come into this American Athletic conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Memphis?</h3><p>Through 22 games, Memphis has an overall record of 16-6. In American Athletic Conference play, the Tigers are 5-4 compared to their non-conference record of 11-2. On the road, Memphis is 6-4, and they come into tonight's game against Temple with an average scoring margin of +2.9 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Memphis has been favored in 18 of their 22 games, going 14-4 in those contests. On the road, the Tigers have won six of their last 10 games, and they are coming off a 65-63 win over Wichita State.</p><p>On the season, Memphis has an ATS record of 7-15 and they are 5-5 against the spread on the road. As the favorite, the Tigers are just 5-13 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 0-3 ATS in their last three games as the favorite. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Memphis has gone just 1-9 vs. the spread.</p><p>Memphis' over/under record for the season sits at 12-10 and the average scoring total in their games is 155.4 points. Today's over/under line of 149 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (151.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 152 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>The Memphis offense is coming off a game where they scored 65 points against Wichita State. They posted a field goal percentage of 37.5% and connected on 8 threes. The Memphis offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>So far, the Tigers' defense is ranked 239th in the country at 75.1 points per contest. Against Wichita State in their most recent game, the Memphis defense gave up a total of 63 points while allowing Wichita State to hit 37% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Temple Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Temple enters this game with an 8-14 record, including a 1-7 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Owls have lost six straight games and are 2-9 as an underdog this season. At home, Temple is 4-7 this season, and they have lost three straight games at home.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Owls lost to East Carolina by a score of 70-64. Over their last 10 games at home, Temple has gone 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog, Temple has not fared well against the spread this season, going just 4-6-1. Their overall ATS mark is just 7-12-1. At home, the Owls have an ATS record of 4-7 and they have gone just 3-6 against the spread in their last 10 home games. In their last three games as the underdog, Temple is just 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Temple is 8-11-1. The average over/under line in their games is 141.6 and their games have had an average of 142.8 points. Today's line of 149 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this season. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 150 points.</p><p>Against East Carolina, the Temple had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 70.6 points per game. They scored 64 points and posted a field goal percentage of 36.1% in the game. The top scorer for the Owls was Jordan Riley with 20 points, while Hysier Miller also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At this time, the Owls' defense is positioned 203rd in the country, permitting 73.4 points per game. Against East Carolina in their most recent game, the Temple defense gave up a total of 70 points while allowing East Carolina to hit 31% of their shots.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Ducks and Aztecs game? Catch the action at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Aztecs hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on MAX. Oregon is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against San Diego State. The game's over/under currently sits at 138 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego State Aztecs +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena at 4:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Not only will San Diego State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Oregon Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>The Ducks picked up a solid 80-70 road win over the Aggies on Tuesday. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Oregon not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 150, just over the O/U line of 147.</p> <p>Oregon’s offense came alive in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding Texas A&M to 38. After trailing 32-29 at halftime, the Ducks’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>Oregon's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, driven by 60% shooting on two-pointers (18/30), while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% (7/25). At the free-throw line, they connected on 23 of 31 attempts, good for 74.2%.</p> <p>Zhuric Phelps led the way with 20 points, shooting 4/9 from three-point range. Brandon Angel and Jackson Shelstad each added 16 points, with Angel hitting 2/3 from deep and shooting 83.3% overall. The Ducks also got 18 points from TJ Bamba, despite his 0/3 performance from three-point land.</p><p>Oregon's defense held strong, giving up 70 points while limiting their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field. The Ducks were particularly effective inside, where they allowed only 11 made two-point shots on 33 attempts, a 33% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon's defense gave up 11 threes on 35 attempts, with their opponent shooting 31%. The Ducks also sent them to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws for a 75% rate. Oregon allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does San Diego State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>San Diego State continued their strong start to the season with a 71-53 road win over Creighton on Tuesday. The Aztecs entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread as well.</p> <p>After leading 32-28 at halftime, San Diego State locked down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Creighton to just 25 points while scoring 39 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 124, well under the pre-game O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>San Diego State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 47.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 17 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 3 of 7 attempts (42.9%).</p> <p>BJ Davis and Pop Isaacs each scored 18 points, with Davis shooting 63.6% from the field and 60% from three-point range. Isaacs added 5 assists, despite shooting just 35% overall and 20% from deep. Miles Byrd contributed 16 points, hitting 60% of his shots and 50% from three.</p><p>San Diego State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 19% (6/31).</p> <p>Even when sent to the free-throw line, the opponent couldn't capitalize, hitting only 5 of 13 attempts (38%). San Diego State did give up 14 offensive rebounds, but their strong defensive effort helped mitigate the damage.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Sycamores and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -8 at home against Indiana State.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -8</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State fell to 7-8 on the season after an 84-79 home loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Sycamores, who were -3 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 163 fell short of the 171.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Indiana State trailed 42-32 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Indiana State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 65.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27% of their 37 three-point tries. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%.</p> <p>Carter Whitt led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 23 points in just 22 minutes. The Sycamores also got 20 points and 6 assists from Samage Teel, while Aaron Gray pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 84 points, Indiana State's defense managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 27% from beyond the arc with a 10/37 performance. However, they struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing a 65% shooting rate on 17/26 from inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Indiana State sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 15 attempts for 62%. The Sycamores also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Bradley Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 13-3 on the season with a narrow 61-60 road win over UIC on Saturday, January 11th. The Braves entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 121 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UIC 36-26 to secure the win.</p><p>Bradley's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery and Jordan Mason each scored 15 points, with Mason shooting 53.8% from the field. Duke Deen added 14 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, while Ahmad Henderson contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Braves were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Bradley's defense managed to keep their opponent's scoring in check. They sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 14, shooting 60% from the stripe.</p>

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<p>The NHL action is slowing down a bit with four games scheduled for Friday, December 30, and here you can take a look at the best Panthers vs. Hurricanes betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Carolina is looking for the tenth win in a row when they host Florida at PNC Arena. The Hurricanes are -182 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 6 goals. These conference rivals have faced once this year, and the Panthers won that game 3-0 in Florida.</p>



<p><strong>Panthers couldn’t do much against the Islanders</strong></p>



<p>The Florida Panthers (15-16-3-1, 11-24 ATS) suffered the third consecutive defeat as they were blown away 5-1 by the New York Islanders on the road. The Panthers spent three of the previous four games on the road, but they’ll return home to face the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, after which they’ll travel to Carolina to take on the Canes in the second of a back-to-back.</p>



<p>Florida actually took a 1-0 lead against the Isles through Matthew Tkachuk in the opening period, but New York responded with five goals and deservedly secured a big W. The Islanders had 43 shots opposite the Panthers’ 23. Tkachuk is Florida’s MVP thus far in the season as he leads the team with 40 points (G 15, A 25). Carter Verhaeghe has 28 (G 17, A 11) and Brandon Montour is following him with 27 points (G 6, A 21).</p>



<p>Spencer Knight (8-5-3) is likely going to take his place between the sticks against the Hurricanes on Friday. The 21-year-old is allowing 2.93 goals per game this year with a .909 SV% and one shutout.</p>



<p>RW Patric Hornqvist (concussion), LW Anthony Duclair (Achilles), and C Chris Tierney (concussion) are out indefinitely.</p>



<p><strong>Hurricanes continue to impress</strong></p>



<p>The Carolina Hurricanes (23-6-6-0, 15-20 ATS) are still the hottest team in the NHL as they registered nine consecutive victories. They kept the net intact in three of their nine straight wins, including the most recent one against the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring three on the other end. Carolina climbed up to the 2nd position in the Eastern Conference behind the Boston Bruins. The Hurricanes will conclude their three-game homestay with this game against Florida.</p>



<p>Martin Necas, Jesper Fast, and Jordan Martinook scored for the Canes, while Antti Raanta secured his first shutout of the campaign as he collected 21 saves and kept the Blackhawks off the scoreboard. Necas is Carolina’s top point producer this year with 34 (G 15, A 19). Andrei Svechnikov contributed 31 (G 18, A 13), while Sebastian Aho has 27 points (G 11, A 16).</p>



<p>Pyotr Kochetkov (10-1-4) is expected to start at the goal against the Panthers on Friday. The 23-year-old is surrendering 1.93 goals per contest this season along with a .928 SV% and three shutouts.</p>



<p>RW Ondrej Kase (concussion), G Frederik Andersen (lower body), and LW Max Pacioretty (Achilles) are out indefinitely and will not play on Friday against the Panthers.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Florida:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 in the last five overall</li><li>1-4 in the last five road games</li><li>1-6 in the last seven games playing without rest</li></ul>



<p><strong>Carolina:</strong></p>



<ul><li>13-3 in the last 16 overall</li><li>7-0 in the last seven vs. Eastern Conference rivals</li></ul>



<p><strong>Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Panthers will be playing the second of a back-to-back and they are not handling this type of situation very well, so I am backing the canes to get an easy win. Carolina is red-hit at the moment while the Panthers are not playing well. Also, Florida beat Carolina 3-0 earlier this season, so I am sure the Canes will have that in mind when they welcome the Panthers on Friday. The Panthers’ defense is not even in the top 20 in the NHL as it allows 3.40 goals per game. On the other hand, Carolina’s D is the third-best in the league as it surrenders 2.54 gpg.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Hurricanes at -1.5 Puck Line (+105)</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>Spencer Knight conceded ten goals in his last two starts, while the Panthers allowed 16 goals in their previous three games. Considering how the Canes are playing right now, I am backing the hosts to score 4+ goals without problems here. Florida managed to score at least two in six of the last seven games, and I am going with the visitors to score a minimum of two in this one. Over is 4-0 in the Panthers’ last four games playing without rest, while Over is 8-3-2 in Florida’s previous 13 road games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 6 goals (-110)</p>

Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/30/22