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<p>The Broncos and Aztecs are set to face off at 10:00 ET on FS1. The Aztecs will host the game at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and San Diego State is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Boise State.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boise State Broncos +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOISE STATE BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Even though we have San Diego State winning straight-up, we like Boise State at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Broncos Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Boise State comes into this game as a 7.5-point underdog, and they have gone 5-5 as the underdog this season. The Broncos have gone 7-5 on the road this season, and they have won their last two games away from home.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, Boise State has gone 7-3, and they are coming off a 76-66 loss to Nevada. So far this season, the Broncos have gone 21-9, including a 12-5 record in Mountain West Conference play.</p><p>Boise State has an ATS record of 16-13 this season, going 6-6 vs. the spread on the road. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Broncos have a mark of 5-5.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Boise State games is 16-13 and today's line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (139.6). Over their last three games, the over/under record in their games is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 145 points.</p><p>The Boise State offense is coming off a game where they scored 66 points against Nevada. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.7% and connected on 6 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Tyson Degenhart with 15 points. Max Rice also added 15 points for the Broncos.</p><p>This season, the Boise State defense has been impressive, holding the 50th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.9 points per contest. The Boise State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 76 points and allowed Nevada to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Can the Aztecs Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>San Diego State is a perfect 14-0 at home this season, and they will be looking to extend their home winning streak to 15 games. So far, the Aztecs have been favored in 21 of their 30 games, going 18-3 in those matchups.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, San Diego State has been unbeatable, going 10-0. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +12.9 points per game.</p><p>San Diego State has an ATS record of 12-16 this season and they are 8-6 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Aztecs have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in San Diego State's games this season (141.1). In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total in those games is 122 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the San Diego State offense ended with 58 points against UNLV. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 28.1% and made 11 threes. In terms of offense, the Aztecs have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 225th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 317th in percentage and 223rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>San Diego State's defense has been playing well, ranking 30th nationally, with 65.8 points allowed per game. San Diego State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding UNLV to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

Boise State Broncos vs San Diego State Aztecs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ragin' Cajuns and Flames. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Flames at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Liberty being favored by -12.5 over Louisiana-Lafayette.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 5:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ragin' Cajuns Chances in Saint Thomas</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette dropped their recent game to Rice, 83-61, on Tuesday. The Ragin' Cajuns were -3.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 21 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.7% from the field and 32% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit only 3 of 8 free throws (37.5%).</p> <p>Denver Anglin hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 20 points, while Caden Powell went 7 of 8 from the field, adding 17 points and 9 rebounds. Trae Broadnax contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p><p>Even though Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 83 points, they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 37% on two-point attempts (17/45). From beyond the arc, the Ragin' Cajuns allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% shooting rate.</p> <p>Louisiana-Lafayette also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made just 3 shots, a 37% success rate. The Ragin' Cajuns gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Liberty Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty picked up a 68-47 road win over Charleston on Sunday, November 17th. The Flames entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Liberty's defense stepped up, allowing just 18 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 115 fell well below the O/U line of 141.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 52% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, while shooting 56.2% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they made just 8 of 15 attempts, good for 53.3%.</p> <p>The Flames recorded 17 assists and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds. Zach Cleveland led the way with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Lazar Djokovic contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Isaiah Ihnen added 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc and grabbing 7 boards.</p><p>Liberty's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 39 attempts, also at 30%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Liberty allowed just 4 threes on 13 attempts, keeping the opponent at 30% from deep. They sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, and Liberty gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bruins and Maple Leafs face off at 8:00 ET on TBS. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 against the Bruins in a Atlantic division matchup.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, May 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Maple Leafs picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>Heading into this game, the Bruins are 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-20-15. In the Atlantic Division, they are 2nd and have gone 18-8 against divisional opponents. On the road this season, Boston has gone 23-9-9.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 5-5 and have lost their last two games. As the underdog this season, they are 9-2-4, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games.</p></p><p>On the year, the Bruins have gone 39-43 against the puck line, including going 20-21 on the road. So far, they have 31 wins by multiple goals and have lost by multiple goals 15 times.</p>

<p>Overall, Boston's scoring margin sits at +.5 goals per game, and they have gone 26-41 against the puck line as the favorite. In their last ten games, the Bruins are just 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Boston's games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 5.9. Overall, the Bruins have an over/under record of 37-44-1.</p><p>The Bruins are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Bruins come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 14th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 21st in the league. So far this year, the Bruins are 18-3 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 27-16 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Boston will be looking for a good game from David Pastrnak who leads the team in scoring with 47 goals, ranking 7th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 63 assists so far.</p><p>The Maple Leafs defense is currently 17th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Toronto. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 12th with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jeremy Swayman gets the start and has made 43 starts this season. His record at this point is 25-10, and his save percentage is 0.776%.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p><p>In the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs are currently in 5th place and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They have an overall record of 46-26-10 and have 102 points. At home this season, Toronto has gone 22-15-4.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Maple Leafs have gone just 3-7 and have dropped their last two games. This season, Toronto has been favored in 65 of their 82 games and have gone 39-18-8 as the favorite.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of 14-27 and an average scoring margin of +.4 goals per game. Overall, they have gone 32-50 on the puck line, including 27 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Coming into the game, Toronto has dropped four straight games vs. the puck line and is 21-44 against the puck line when favored. In their last ten home games, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of just 3-7.</p> <p>On average, Toronto's games have finished with 6.9 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Maple Leafs come in with an over/under record of 45-35-2.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Boston has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 2nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 7th in the league. Toronto's offense comes into the game ranked 12th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 23rd in the NHL.</p><p>Toronto will be looking for a good game from Auston Matthews who leads the team in scoring with 69 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 38 assists so far.</p><p>Toronto defense takes on the Bruins ranked 17th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 12th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joseph Woll comes into the game having made 23 starts this season. So far, his record is 12-11 and he has a save percentage of 0.586%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 5/2/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Pirates and Wildcats face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Villanova is favored by -5 to win at home against Seton Hall.</p><h3>SETON HALL PIRATES VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Villanova Wildcats -5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Sunday, February 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VILLANOVA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Villanova pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pirates Chances in Philadelphia</h3><p>Seton Hall heads into tonight's game as a 5-point underdog. On the season, they have gone 5-6 when listed as the underdog. Their average scoring margin on the road this year is -2.4 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Pirates are 4-1 on the road. They are 15-8 overall and have won two straight games. In Big East play, they have gone 7-4.</p><p>Seton Hall's ATS record this season is 9-13, including a mark of 4-6 on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pirates are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Seton Hall games is 10-12 and today's line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (140.5). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 129 points.</p><p>The Seton Hall offense is coming off a game where they scored 76 points against Georgetown. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.1% and connected on 6 threes. Kadary Richmond is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.1. Meanwhile, Dre Davis also brings a PPG average of 14.3 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Pirates' defense holds the 97th rank in the nation, allowing 68.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Georgetown, the Hoyas finished with a field goal percentage of 43% and a total of 70 points vs. Seton Hall.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Xavier, Villanova's record now sits at 12-11. They have gone 5-7 in Big East play compared to their 7-4 non-conference record.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Wildcats have gone 9-5, and their average scoring margin is +8.9. Over their last ten games at home, they have gone 5-5.</p><p>Against the spread, Villanova has a record of 11-11-1 this season. At home, the Wildcats are 8-6 vs. the spread and they are 3-2 in their last five home games. As the favorite, Villanova is 4-6 in their last 10 games.</p><p>Villanova's over/under record for the season is 9-13-1 and the average scoring total in their games is 139.2 points. Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (139.7). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 130 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Villanova offense tallied 53 points in a matchup against Xavier. Their field goal percentage for the game was 33.9%, and they made 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Eric Dixon, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.7, while TJ Bamba also carries a PPG average of 10.3 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Wildcats' defense holds the 60th rank in the nation, allowing 67.1 points per game. The Villanova defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 56 points and allowed Xavier to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Seton Hall Pirates vs Villanova Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/11/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions face off at 7:00 ET on BTN. The Nittany Lions are hosting the game at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA. Iowa come into this Big Ten conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 161.5 points.</p><h3>IOWA HAWKEYES VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bryce Jordan Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Nittany Lions.</li><li>Not only will Penn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawkeyes Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Ohio State by a score of 79-77, Iowa comes into this game as the favorite, with a record of 11-2 in 13 games as the favored team. On the road this season, the Hawkeyes are just 2-5, and their average scoring margin is -7.1.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Hawkeyes are 13-9, and in Big Ten play, they are 5-6. In their last 10 games on the road, Iowa has gone 3-7, and over their last five games away from home, they are 2-3.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Iowa is just 6-7 against the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 3-4, but over their last 10 road games, they are just 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the favorite, the Hawkeyes have gone 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 161.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Iowa's games this season (160.6), and the over/under record in their games is 14-8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 154 points, and their OU record in their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Iowa offense tallied 79 points in a matchup against Ohio State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54.7%, and they made 3 threes. The team's top scorer is Tony Perkins, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15.7, while Payton Sandfort also maintains a PPG average of 15 leading up to the game.</p><p>The Hawkeyes' defense is presently ranked 282nd nationally, allowing an average of 77.2 points per contest. The Iowa defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed Ohio State to connect on 3 threes.</p><h3>Will the Nittany Lions Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Indiana by a score of 85-71, Penn State comes into this game with an 11-11 overall record. They have gone 5-6 in Big Ten games, compared to their 6-5 non-conference record.</p>

<p>At home, the Nittany Lions have gone 9-4 this season, and they have gone 6-4 when they are the underdog. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +10.0.</p><p>Overall, Penn State has an ATS record of 10-12 this season. As the underdog, the Nittany Lions have gone 7-5 vs. the spread in 12 games. At home, their ATS record is 6-7 this year and they are 5-5 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Penn State games is 13-8-1, and today's over/under line of 161.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (145.2). So far, 16 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 139 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Penn State's offense scored 85 points against Indiana. Their field goal percentage for the game was 57.4%, and they went 11/16 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Nittany Lions was Adrian Baldwin Jr with 22 points, while Zach Hicks also added 19 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At present, the Nittany Lions' defense is nationally ranked 200th, allowing 73.3 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. Iowa. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.7%.</p>

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Gophers and Hawkeyes. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. Get ready to place your bets! This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 154 points, and Iowa is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Minnesota.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, February 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Gophers Chances on the Road</h3><p>Minnesota heads into this game as a 6.5-point underdog, and they have gone 4-6 in their ten games as the underdog this season. They are 15-7 overall, and they have won their last two games. On the road, Minnesota is 2-4 this season, and they are coming off a 59-56 win over Michigan State.</p>

<p>For the season, Minnesota has an average scoring margin of -6.5 points per game on the road, and they have gone 3-7 in their last ten road games. So far, they have gone 5-5 in Big Ten play, and they are 10-2 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Minnesota has a record of 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road, the Golden Gophers have gone 4-2 ATS this year and they are 5-5 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Minnesota has an impressive ATS mark of 8-2.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Minnesota games is 10-11. The average scoring total in their games this season is 143.4, which is almost exactly in line with the average over/under line of 143.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points, which is slightly lower than the season average.</p><p>In their latest game, Minnesota offense put up 59 points against Michigan State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.2% and made 9 threes. For the season, the Minnesota offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 47%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.8 made three's per contest.</p><p>Minnesota's defense has been playing well, ranking 71st nationally, with 67.6 points allowed per game. The Minnesota defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 56 points and allowed Michigan State to connect on 9 threes.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Iowa as Home Favorites</h3><p>After losing their last game to Penn State, the Iowa Hawkeyes will be looking to bounce back and improve their record to 12-4 at home. So far this season, the Hawkeyes have been favored in 14 of their 23 games, and they have gone 11-3 in those games.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Iowa has gone just 2-7 as the underdog this season, and they will be favored by 6.5 points against Minnesota. The Hawkeyes have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home, and their average scoring margin at home this season is +13.5.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Iowa has gone 6-8 vs. the spread. At home, they are just 6-9 ATS this year and have gone 0-3 ATS in their last three home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hawkeyes are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154 for the Iowa Hawkeyes' game against Minnesota is lower than the average over/under line of 160.8 in their games this season. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 155 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Iowa offense ended with 79 points against Penn State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 55.9% and made 4 threes. Leading Iowa in scoring vs. Penn State was Ben Krikke with his 22 points. Tony Perkins also added 11 points for the Hawkeyes.</p><p>The Hawkeyes' defense is presently ranked 298th nationally, allowing an average of 77.7 points per contest. So far, the Iowa defense is giving up an average of 10.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.7 times per game (392nd).</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 2/11/24

<p>At 3:45 PM ET, the Mets and Giants will square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco and features a Mets club that is 12-11 compared to the Giants at 12-13. Blake Snell will go for the Giants, while the Mets are sending Sean Manaea to the mound.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Giants are the favorite at -133. If you're looking to catch this one on TV, it is being carried by NBCS.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -133</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 3:45 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Francisco cruised to a 5-1 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a huge 5th inning, scoring all five of their runs. As for the Mets, they scored their only run in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Giants were favored at -136 on the money line.</p>

<p>Logan Webb pitched well for the Giants in this one, going eight innings and striking out four without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Camilo Doval closed things out. Luis Severino had a rough outing for the Mets, taking the loss.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Giants were led by Thairo Estrada and Mike Yastrzemski, who each had two hits and scored twice. Michael Conforto also had a two-hit game for San Francisco. For the Mets, Starling Marte went 3/4 with an RBI.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>New York is looking to snap a three-game losing streak today, as they take on the Giants. The Mets are 12-11 this season, putting them 4.5 games behind the Braves in the NL East. So far, they have gone 2-1 against other teams in the NL East. In their most recent series vs. the Dodgers, the Mets dropped two of three games.</p>

<p>The Mets have won five of their seven series this year, and they have won five straight series. This year, the Mets are 6-6 at home compared to 6-5 on the road. They have also been good in night games, going 6-2. As the underdog, the Mets have lost three straight games and are 5-5 this year as the road underdog.</p><p>When the Mets are on the road, they are 12-11 against the run line, with a scoring margin of +0.2 runs per game. They are 7-4 against the run line on the road, but have failed to cover in their last three games. They are 5-7 against the run line as the favorite and 7-4 as the underdog.</p><p>With a combined run average of 9.0 runs per game, the New York Mets have seen their games go over the over/under line in 12 of their 23 games this season. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 1-1. So far, 60.9% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, and their games have gone under in each of their last two outings.</p><p>Sean Manaea and the Mets are on the road taking on the Giants. Manaea has started 3 games this season, and he is coming off a start in which he took a loss to the Dodgers. In that outing, he went 5 innings, giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 3. In his first start of the year, he picked up a win against the Reds, going 5 innings and striking out 6.</p><p>Over his last five games, Starling Marte has gone 9/20 with a home run and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .305 with four homers. Pete Alonso is also swinging a hot bat right now, going 6/22 in his last five games, including a home run and two RBIs. Alonso is 2nd in the league with seven homers. Alonso is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, the Mets are batting .245, which is 10th in the league.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco will be looking to move above .500 today, as they come into the game with a record of 12-13. The Giants have won two straight games, with both of those wins coming in this series vs. the Mets. In the NL West, the Giants are tied with the Diamondbacks for 3rd place and are two games behind the Dodgers for the division lead.</p>

<p>So far, the Giants have gone 6-5 when favored at home and are 7-5 overall at home. On the road, they are 5-8. San Francisco has not been good in night games, going just 3-9. Their overall series record is 2-3-2.</p><p>San Francisco has been a tough team to figure out on the run line this season, as they are just 12-13 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 7-6, but are just 5-7 at home. They have covered the run line in two straight games, both as the underdog, and are 7-3 against the run line when getting points this season. Their average run differential in wins is +3.7, while their average run differential in losses is -4.5.</p><p>San Francisco's over/under record is 13-11, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 2-2-1. The over has hit in 40% of their games this season, and they are currently on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Blake Snell is taking the mound for the Giants as they host the Mets. Snell has had a tough start to the season, as he has taken the loss in each of his first 3 starts. He has yet to make it through 5 innings in a start, and in his last outing, he gave up 5 runs in 4 2/3 innings.</p><p>Michael Conforto and Matt Chapman are the Giants' top power threats this season, as Conforto's five homers are the best on the team and Chapman is right behind him with four. Conforto's 16 RBIs are also the best on the team and 8th in the league. Chapman is batting just .227 for the season, but he has gone 9/32 in his last nine games. Jung Hoo Lee has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/30 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Giants are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have the league's 9th best batting average.</p>

New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 4/24/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Crimson and Minutemen game? Catch the action at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA, as the Minutemen hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and the Minutemen are favored to win at home vs. the Crimson.</p><h3>HARVARD CRIMSON VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Crimson Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>This will be Harvard's third game of the season, and so far they are undefeated at 2-0. Looking at their last five road games, including last season, Harvard has a record of 3-2. In terms of against the spread (ATS), Harvard has a perfect 2-0 record thus far in the season. Looking back at their performance over the last three games, the team has covered the spread in both games with an average scoring differential of +12.</p><p>Through two games, Harvard has an over/under record of 2-0-0 with their games averaging a combined 150.5 points per game so far. The Crimson have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 77 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Crimson's offense tallied 80 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 82.3 points per game. The top scorer for the Crimson was Malik Mack with 22 points, while Chisom Okpara also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>At present, the Crimson's defense is nationally ranked 29th, allowing 60.7 points per game. The Harvard defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 56 points and allowed Northeastern to connect on 10 threes.</p><h3>Will the Massachusetts Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Today, Massachusetts will face off against Harvard with a perfect 2-0 record. In their previous five home games, which includes last year, Massachusetts has only won one game out of the five. As Massachusetts enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 2-0. Looking back to the previous season, the team has a 3-0 ATS record in their last three games, along with an average scoring differential of +7.</p><p>Massachusetts comes in with an over/under record of 2-0-0 through two games, with their games averaging a combined 173 points per game so far. The Minutemen's have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 88 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Massachusetts offense tallied 102 points in a matchup against Quinnipiac. Their field goal percentage for the game was 55.7%, and they made 11 threes. Rahsool Diggins led the scoring for the Minutemen, contributing 22 points. Additionally, Matt Cross chipped in with 19 points.</p><p>So far, the Minutemen's defense is ranked 98th in the country at 76.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Quinnipiac, the Bobcats finished with a field goal percentage of 55% and a total of 81 points vs. Massachusetts.</p>

Harvard Crimson vs Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Cougars and Buffaloes game? Catch the action at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO, as the Buffaloes hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPNU. BYU is favored by -4.5 in this Big 12 conference matchup the against Colorado. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>BYU COUGARS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CU Events Center at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Buffaloes.</li><li>Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for BYU as Away Favorites</h3><h3>BYU Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>BYU fell to 11-6 on the season following a narrow 73-72 loss to Utah on Saturday. The Cougars, who were slight favorites at -1, didn’t cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>BYU led 30-27 at halftime but were outscored 37-34 in the second half. The game’s total points came in under the O/U line of 151.5, finishing at 145.</p><p>BYU's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.5% overall and 26.7% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 4 of 10 free throws.</p> <p>Ezra Ausar led the way with 26 points on 11 of 15 shooting, while Richie Saunders and Fousseyni Traore each added 16 points. Saunders also contributed 7 rebounds and 4 assists, and the Cougars grabbed 15 offensive boards as a team, finishing with 16 assists.</p><p>BYU's defense gave up 73 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 44% from the field, as they connected on 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, BYU struggled, giving up 19 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, BYU held their opponent to just 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. The Cougars also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 17, shooting 53%. BYU allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Colorado Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Colorado dropped to 9-8 on the season after an 83-73 road loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Buffaloes failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Colorado found themselves trailing 43-33 at halftime. While they managed to score 40 points in the second half, they couldn’t close the gap, as they also allowed 40 points to the Cowboys in the final period.</p><p>In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 73 points, shooting 46.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, thanks to a strong 66.7% shooting on two-pointers, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts (22.7%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Colorado excelled, converting 22 of 25 attempts for an 88% success rate. Bangot Dak, Bryce Thompson, and Marchelus Avery each contributed 15 points, with Avery knocking down 2 of 5 threes and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 6 of 17 threes, shooting 35%. Colorado also sent them to the line 42 times, where they made 31 free throws, a 73% rate. The Buffaloes allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Blues and Flames face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are hosting the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Flames are favored to win at home against the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With the Flames being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will St. Louis Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>As the 12th ranked team in the Western Conference, the Blues have struggled to find consistency this season. With an overall record of 22-20-2, St. Louis is just 6th in the Central Division.</p>

<p>On the road, the Blues have gone 8-12-1 this year and are 16-13-2 when they are the underdog. Over their last 10 games, St. Louis has gone just 4-6 and they have dropped two of their last three games.</p></p><p>On the year, the Blues have gone just 9-12 against the puck line on the road, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.0 goals per game. So far, St. Louis has gone 19-12 vs. the puck line as the underdog, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is -.2 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Blues have 14 wins by multiple goals and 19 losses by multiple goals. In their last ten games, the team has gone 6-4 vs. the puck line, and their puck line record on the road is 3-7 in the previous ten.</p> <p>On average, St. Louis' games have finished with 6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Blues come in with an over/under record of 16-23-5.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Blues have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>Offensively, the Blues come into the game at 2.8 goals per contest placing 28th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 27th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Blues have a 10-7 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 11-11.</p><p>The leading scorer for St. Louis' offense is Robert Thomas. Coming into the game he has 16 goals, ranking 57th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Thomas has 30 assists this season.</p><p>The Flames defense is currently 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Calgary. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 27th with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington gets the start and has made 30 starts this season. His record at this point is 15-12, and his save percentage is 0.942%.</p><h3>Will the Flames Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p><p>Calgary comes into this game with a record of 21-20-5 and are currently in 5th place in the Pacific Division and 10th in the Western Conference. At home, the Flames are 11-9-1 and have dropped their last two games.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Calgary is 6-4 and have gone 3-2 in their last five games. As the favorite, the Flames have gone 11-8-2 on the season and have won their last three games when favored.</p></p><p>Calgary enters this game with a puck line record of 24-22 and their average scoring differential per game sits at -.1 goals per game. So far this year, the Flames have been favored in 21 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is at 7-14.</p>

<p>So far, Calgary has 13 wins by multiple goals and 13 losses by multiple goals. In their last ten games at home, the Flames have gone 5-5 against the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Calgary's games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Flames have an over/under record of 25-20-1.</p><p>Through their last three road games, St. Louis has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Flames come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 15th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 10th in the league. This season, the Flames are 12-10 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-10 record.</p><p>Calgary's leading goal scorer is Blake Coleman. So far this season, he has 20 goals, placing him 30th in the NHL. Coleman also comes into the game with 19 assists.</p><p>Calgary defense takes on the Blues ranked 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 27th in shutouts, with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 26 games this season. His current record stands at 13-11, and his save percentage is 0.816%.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Scarlet Knights and Badgers game? Catch the action at Kohl Center in Madison, WI, as the Badgers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 133 points, and Wisconsin is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Rutgers.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kohl Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Even though we have Wisconsin winning straight-up, we like Rutgers at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Scarlet Knights Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>With a record of 15-14, Rutgers has gone 7-11 in Big Ten play. They are 8-3 in non-conference games and are currently on a three-game losing streak on the road. On the season, the Scarlet Knights are 3-8 on the road with an average scoring margin of -9.4 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Rutgers is 4-10 this season. They have been the underdog 14 times compared to being favored in 15 games. In their last game, they lost to Nebraska by a score of 67-56.</p><p>As the underdog, Rutgers has gone just 6-8 vs. the spread this season and they are just 13-16 overall. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-7 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133 is lower than the average over/under line in Rutgers' games this season (137.1). Their over/under record this year is 9-20. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 121 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Rutgers offense ended with 56 points against Nebraska. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 32.8% and made 4 threes. One area that the Rutgers offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 149th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 39%.</p><p>So far this season, the Rutgers defense has been performing well, ranking 33rd in the country at 66.0 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Nebraska, the Cornhuskers finished with a field goal percentage of 40% and a total of 67 points vs. Rutgers.</p><h3>Will the Badgers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Wisconsin is 15-3 at home this season, compared to 3-8 on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Badgers are 8-2.</p>

<p>Overall, Wisconsin is 18-11 this season and 10-8 in Big Ten play. They have lost two straight games, including their most recent matchup against Illinois, 91-83.</p><p>Wisconsin has not been a good team to bet on this season, as they are just 11-18 ATS. Their ATS record is just 9-9 at home this year, and they have gone just 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games as the favorite. Over their last 3 games at home, the Badgers are 0-3 ATS.</p><p>Wisconsin's over/under record for the season sits at 17-10-2. Today's line of 133 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (138.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-2-1.</p><p>Wisconsin is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 83 points vs. Illinois. This figure is more than their season average of 74.4 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Tyler Wahl with 20 points. Max Klesmit also added 16 points for the Badgers.</p><p>So far, the Badgers' defense is ranked 109th in the country at 69.6 points per contest. Wisconsin's three-point defense is currently 119th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.1% of their shots vs. Wisconsin.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

<p>The Chiefs are favored at -2 on the point spread and have a money line of -129 as they host the Bills in the AFC Championship. Kickoff is at 6:30 ET on Sunday, January 26th at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The over/under line is at 47.5 points, and this one will be shown on CBS.</p><h3>BUFFALO BILLS VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills +2</p><p>This game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium at 6:30 ET on Sunday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 27 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bills Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After finishing the regular season 13-4, the Bills bounced back from two straight losses with a 37-10 win over the Jaguars in week 3. Buffalo was favored by 4 points and easily covered the spread, while the 57 combined points were enough to hit the over. In week 2, the Bills were 2.5-point underdogs on the road against the Dolphins, but they came away with a 31-10 victory. The 41 points in that game fell short of the 49-point line. Buffalo also picked up a 34-28 win over the Cardinals in week 1, but they couldn’t cover the 6.5-point spread.</p> <p>Buffalo entered week 3 ranked 3rd in our NFL power rankings. They went 5-1 in the AFC East and 11-3 in conference play, putting them 2nd in the AFC. The Bills were 10-0 at home this season but just 5-4 on the road. They had an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game and went 12-7 against the spread, including a 9-5 record as favorites and a 3-2 mark as underdogs. Their O/U record was also 12-7, with their games averaging 51.7 points compared to a 46.7-point line.</p><p>Buffalo’s offense is 3rd in our power rankings heading into the AFC Championship game. They are 2nd in the NFL in scoring, averaging 30.7 points per game, and 10th in total yards with 360.5 per game. Despite ranking 27th in passing attempts, they are 11th in passing yards, averaging 224.3 per game. On the ground, the Bills rank 7th in rushing attempts and 9th in rushing yards, with 136.2 per game. Buffalo is 7th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 44.1% success rate, but they rank 30th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p></p><p>Josh Allen threw for 127 yards on 16/22 passing in the divisional round, after his 272-yard, 2-touchdown performance against the Broncos in the Wild Card round. James Cook led the rushing attack with 67 yards on 17 carries, and Khalil Shakir had 6 receptions for 67 yards. Buffalo scored 7 points in the 1st quarter and 14 in the 2nd against the Ravens, but they were held scoreless in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bills' defense gave up 176 rushing yards on just 30 attempts in their 27-25 win over the Ravens. Despite allowing 416 total yards, Buffalo's defense made some key plays to help secure the victory. They intercepted one pass, recorded two sacks, and held the Ravens to a 72% completion percentage on third down.</p><p></p><p>Buffalo allowed 240 passing yards and two passing touchdowns in the game. The Ravens also had a big day running the ball, averaging 5.9 yards per attempt. However, the Bills' defense did enough to come out on top.</p><h3>Will The Chiefs Win At Home Over The Bills?</h3><p>The Chiefs head into the conference championship against the Bills with a 15-2 record, which was good enough to secure the top spot in the AFC. They went 5-1 in division games and 11-2 in conference play. Kansas City was undefeated at home this season (9-0) and went 7-2 on the road.</p> <p>In our power rankings, the Chiefs were 6th heading into week 3. They have an average scoring margin of +3.8 points per game and are 7-10-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 7-11, with the under hitting in their last two games.</p><p>We have the Chiefs 8th in our offensive power rankings heading into the conference championship. They are 14th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 22.7, and rank 19th in yards per game with 321.2. Kansas City has been strong on 3rd down, converting 48.5% of their attempts, which ranks 2nd in the league. They are 16th in passing yards per game, averaging 219, and 24th in rushing with 102.2 yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown in the divisional round, completing 16 of 25 passes. Travis Kelce led the team with 7 catches for 117 yards, while Kareem Hunt had 44 rushing yards on 8 carries. The Chiefs scored 10 points in the 4th quarter against Houston, after being shut out in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Chiefs' defense came up with a massive eight sacks in their 23-14 win over the Texans, and they held Houston to just 187 passing yards. Despite this, they struggled against the run, allowing 149 yards on 29 attempts. The Chiefs' offense had 336 total yards in the game.</p><p></p><p>Even though they were strong against the pass, the Chiefs allowed the Texans to convert 58.8% of their third down attempts. Kansas City's eight sacks were a key factor in the game, and they also had six more quarterback hits than the Texans.</p>
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Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/26/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Spartans and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and the Fighting Illini are favored to win at home against the Spartans.</p><h3>MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini -4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Not only will Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Champaign Possible for the Spartans?</h3><p>Michigan State will look to snap a two-game road losing streak when they take on Illinois. The Spartans have gone just 3-7 on the road this season, and they are 1-2 as the underdog. Their overall record is 9-6, and they are 1-3 in Big Ten play.</p>

<p>So far, Michigan State has been the underdog in three of their 15 games, and they have gone 1-2 in those matchups. They come into this game off an 88-74 loss to Northwestern, and they are 0-3 in their last three road games.</p><p>Michigan State has an overall ATS record of 8-7 this season, but they have struggled vs. the spread on the road, going 0-2. In their last 3 road games, the Spartans are 0-3 vs. the spread and over their last 10 road games, they are just 3-7. As the underdog, Michigan State is 1-2 vs. the spread this year and they have gone just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Michigan State games is 8-7. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 143.9 points. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this season (142.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 158 points.</p><p>The Spartans' offense wrapped up their last game with 74 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 78 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Tyson Walker, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 20.6, while A.J Hoggard also maintains a PPG average of 11.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Spartans' defense holds the 59th rank in the nation, allowing 65.9 points per game. In their most recent game, the Michigan State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Northwestern knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 88 points.</p><h3>Does Illinois Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Illinois enters this game with an overall record of 11-3, including a 2-1 mark in Big Ten play. The Fighting Illini are 9-1 at home this season, and they have won their last seven games at home.</p>

<p>Coming off a loss to Purdue, Illinois will look to get back on track. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1.</p><p>When looking at Illinois' ATS record this season, they are currently 8-4-2. At home, their ATS mark is 5-4-1. Over their last three home games, the Fighting Illini have gone 2-0-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Illinois' over/under record for the season sits at 8-6 and today's line of 149.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (146.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 165 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Illinois offense put up 78 points against Purdue. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.6% and made 8 threes. The Illinois offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 25.6 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At present, the Fighting Illini's defense is nationally ranked 76th, allowing 66.8 points per game. The Illinois defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 83 points and allowed Purdue to connect on 9 threes.</p>

Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-120) will host the Chicago Bulls (+100) at Chase Center. The Warriors are favored by 1.5 points and are currently on a two-game losing streak. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is set at 231 points.</p>

<p>This game will be televised on NBCS and will be played in San Francisco. The Bulls (19-25) are 10th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. The Warriors (21-22) are 11th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-99 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulls Lock in a Win at San Francisco?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 19-25 on the season with a 112-99 road win over the Clippers on Monday. Chicago, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 211, falling short of the 227.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Clippers in the 2nd quarter, Chicago responded by dominating the 3rd quarter, outscoring L.A. 36-16. They entered the 4th with an 84-66 lead and held on despite the Clippers outscoring them 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>In the Bulls' win over the Clippers, Zach LaVine led the way with 35 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% and shooting 52.4% overall. Josh Giddey and Talen Horton-Tucker each contributed 18 points, with Giddey shooting 77.8% from the field.</p> <p>Chicago made 15 threes, shooting 32.6% from deep and 40.4% overall. LaVine scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, while Horton-Tucker put up 8 points in the final period.</p><p>The Bulls' defense was strong in their win over the Clippers, holding them to 99 points on 39% shooting. Chicago had standout defensive performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 18 and 16 points, respectively.</p> <p>Chicago was particularly effective at defending the three, with the Clippers hitting just 9 threes at a 21% rate. The Bulls also contributed 7 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Golden State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 21-22 on the season after a 123-117 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Golden State entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Golden State took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Sacramento 41-28, but the Kings responded with a 37-20 3rd quarter. After tying the game at 85 going into the 4th, the Kings went on a 14-0 run to take the lead, and the Warriors couldn’t recover.</p><p>In their 123-117 loss to the Kings, the Warriors connected on 22 threes, shooting 45.8% from deep and 46.7% overall. Andrew Wiggins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.</p> <p>Buddy Hield also made 5 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Gui Santos added 16 points, going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Santos scored 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Warriors started strong defensively, giving up just 20 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 37 points in the 3rd and 38 in the 4th, leading to a 123-117 loss to the Kings. Golden State allowed Sacramento to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Warriors held the Kings to 11 made threes on 36% shooting. They also limited Sacramento to just 5 offensive rebounds. Golden State finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Going into game two of this American League showdown, the Rays (99-63, 53-28 home) are giving the start to Zach Eflin. On the other side, the Rangers (90-72, 40-41 away) are rolling with Nathan Eovaldi. Don't miss my prediction for today's Texas Rangers versus Tampa Bay Rays game in St. Petersburg.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 3:08 ET on Wednesday, October 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In their last three games, the Rangers have gone 2-1 vs. the runline.</li><li>As the road underdog, the Rangers' runline win streak stands at three games.</li><li>In Nathan Eovaldi's four most recent starts, the Rangers are 3-1.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS LOOKING TO EXTEND AL WEST LEAD</h3><p>The Rangers enter today's action with an overall record of 90-72, putting them in first place in the AL West. So far, they have put together a 50-31 record at home and 40-41. Texas' overall series record stands at 30-19-2.</p><p><p>Nathan Eovaldi of the Texas Rangers has been a reliable starter this season, boasting an impressive 12-5 record and 3.62 ERA. On the road, his ERA is 4.43 while at home it stands at 5.44. His WHIP is 1.14 and opposing teams have a .221 batting average against him with a slugging percentage of .375.</p></p><p>Nathan Eovaldi endured a rough outing, surrendering seven earned runs and five hits in 3 1/3 frames as the Rangers fell 8-0 to the Mariners. The defeat marked yet another difficult start for Eovaldi this season, who has struggled to find his form in 2023.</p><p>In their five most recent games, the Rangers have put together a batting average of only .168, placing them 26th compared to the rest of the league. At 5.4 runs per game, Texas is 3rd in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .263 and OPS of .789 which has them 3rd in baseball.</p><p>Adolis García has been a key contributor to the Rangers' offense this season, boasting a .245 batting average and .508 slugging percentage. During the team's last ten games, García has been on fire, leading Texas in hits with a .277 average.</p><h3>WILL THE TAMPA BAY RAYS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>162 games into the season, the Rays have a record of 99-63, putting them 2nd in the AL East. This mark includes an overall series 31-14-6. At home, they are 53-28 compared to 46-35 on the road.</p><p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays will send Zach Eflin to the mound, who currently holds a 16-8 record. In his 31 appearances this season, Eflin has posted an ERA of 3.50 and a K/9 of 9.42. His FIP stands at 3.01 and his OBP is .259.</p></p><p>Zach Eflin earned the victory in his latest start, surrendering three earned runs and five hits over five frames against the Red Sox. His efforts were enough to secure a 9-7 win for the Rays.</p><p>For the season, the Rays' offense is averaging 5.3 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 2nd in the league in scoring, with a total of 37 runs. Overall, Tampa Bay's team batting average is .260, putting them 3rd in the MLB.</p><p>Josh Lowe has been a consistent offensive force for Tampa Bay this season, boasting a .292 batting average and slugging .500. In the team's last ten games, Lowe has been particularly impressive, leading the Rays in hits with a .429 batting average.</p>

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<p>The NHL betting action continues Sunday, February 20, 2022, with the Western Conference showdown from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, so we have prepared the best Wild vs. Oilers betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUs Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>Minnesota meets Edmonton for Game 2 of their three-game regular-season set. The Wild aim for their fifth consecutive victory over the Oilers. Back in December, Minnesota upset Edmonton 4-1 as a +100 road underdog.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="the-wild-lost-two-straight">The Wild lost two straight   </h2>



<p>The Minnesota Wild (30-13-3) have won eight of their previous 11 contests, but they’ve suffered a couple of tough losses in their last two outings. After a 6-3 defeat at the Winnipeg Jets on February 16, the Wild lost to the Florida Panthers 6-2 as +110 home underdogs last Friday.</p>



<p>Over those two losses, Cam Talbot has allowed nine goals on 55 shots. He’s now 19-10-1 with a 2.91 GAA and .911 save percentage in 2021-22. Talbot is expected to guard the cage against the Oilers, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Kaapo Kahkonen gets the starting call. Kahkonen is 11-3-2 with a 2.53 GAA and .921 save percentage on the season.</p>



<p>Minnesota surrenders 2.98 goals per game (20<sup>th</sup> in the NHL). On the other side of the ice, the Wild tally 3.74 goals per contest (3<sup>rd</sup>) on an 11.5 shooting percentage (1<sup>st</sup>). Wingers Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello lead the way, recording 111 points between them (G39, A72). Kaprizov has accounted for four goals and four assists in his last four outings.</p>



<h2 id="the-oilers-eye-their-sixth-consecutive-victory">The Oilers eye their sixth consecutive victory       </h2>



<p>The Edmonton Oilers host the Wild on the second day of a back-to-back set. They beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 as -120 road favorites on Saturday afternoon, improving to 28-18-3 on the season.</p>



<p>The Oilers are unbeaten in five straight outings. During that span, Edmonton has scored 22 goals in total and surrendered only eight in a return. Centers Leon Draisaitl (G35, A34) and Connor McDavid (G26, A45) have been terrific all season long, and McDavid had one goal and a pair of dishes in that 4-2 road win at Winnipeg.</p>



<p>Mikko Koskinen guarded the cage on Saturday, so Mike Smith is expected to get the nod Sunday against the Wild. Smith is 5-4-1 with a 3.31 GAA and .904 save percentage in 2021-22. The Oilers yield 3.17 goals per game (22<sup>nd</sup> in the NHL) and tally 3.29 in a return (tied-9<sup>th</sup>) on a 9.8 shooting percentage (12<sup>th</sup>).</p>



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



<p><strong>Minnesota:</strong></p>



<ul><li>11-4 in the last 15 games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Edmonton:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-6 in the last eight games against Minnesota</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-minnesota-wild-vs-edmonton-oilers-pick">Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers Pick</h2>



<p>The Wild have dominated the Oilers over the last few years, winning six of their previous eight encounters and nine of the previous 13. The Oilers will have to deal with fatigue on the second night of a back-to-back set, so I’m expecting Minnesota to extend its winning streak over Edmonton to five games.</p>



<p>Minnesota’s offense looks unstoppable. The Oilers’ defense has improved over the last few weeks, but slowing down the Wild will be a tall task for Edmonton. Of course, you never know with the Oilers’ prolific offense, but the Wild’s defense should step up after allowing a whopping 12 goals over the last two games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Minnesota Wild&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>Although their first duel of the season saw five goals on the scoreboard, I have to go with the over in this Wild vs. Oilers clash. Minnesota is one of the best offensive teams in the league, while neither team can brag with a stout defense.</p>



<p>The Oilers are certainly capable of scoring a few goals against anyone on the home ice. They’ve smashed Anaheim 7-3 at Rodgers Place last time out. On the other side, the Wild have scored three or more goals in each but one of their last ten showings on the road.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/20/22

<p>At 7:40 PM from Target Field in Minneapolis, we have an AL Central matchup between the White Sox and Twins. Heading into Wednesday's game, the White Sox have a record of 3-20, while the Twins are 9-13 overall. Joe Ryan is starting for the Twins, and he is facing off against Garrett Crochet for the White Sox.</p>

<p>Minnesota is the heavy favorite, with money line odds of -194, and the over/under line is sitting at 6.5 runs. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by BSN.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +162</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:40 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a close game in the most recent game of this Twins vs White Sox series. Minnesota went into the matchup as -286 favorites and squeaked out a 6-5 win. Chicago had a late rally, scoring two runs in the 8th and another two in the 9th, but fell just short.</p>

<p>Pablo Lopez got the start for the Twins, going just four innings while giving up three runs and striking out six. Jay Jackson got the win out of the bullpen. Erick Fedde had a good outing for the White Sox, giving up just one run in six innings of work.</p>

<p>Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach each homered for the Twins, while Eloy Jimenez went deep for the White Sox. Buxton, Larnach, and Andrew Benintendi each had two RBIs for Minnesota's offense.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>As the White Sox are on the road today vs. the Twins, they are looking for a win to snap a five-game losing streak. Currently, the White Sox are in 5th place in the AL Central, and they are 14 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 2-13 against other teams in the AL Central.</p>

<p>Chicago has an overall record of 3-20, and they have lost six straight games on the road. As the underdog, the White Sox are 1-11 this season, and they have lost five straight games as the underdog. This year, they have not yet won a game as the favorite.</p><p>Chicago is 9-14 against the run line this season, including a 4-8 mark on the road. The White Sox have been outscored by an average of 3.4 runs per game this season, with an average run differential of -3.6 on the road and -3.3 at home. They have been the underdog in all 23 games so far this season.</p><p>The Chicago White Sox have had a high-scoring season so far, with their games averaging 7.8 runs per game. Their over/under record is 9-13, and the average over/under line for their games has been 8 runs. In the 23 games they've played, the over/under line has been set higher than 6.5 runs every time. Their game against the Twins today has an over/under line of 6.5 runs, and their last game against the Twins had 11 runs scored.</p><p>Garrett Crochet is on the mound for the White Sox today, as they are taking on the Twins. Crochet is making his 3rd start of the season, and he has yet to pick up a win, but has pitched well. In his last start, he went 3 innings and gave up 3 earned runs. However, he did strike out 10 batters in his 2nd start of the season.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been the worst in the league so far, averaging just 2.2 runs per game. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and team batting average. The White Sox have been even worse at home, averaging just 1.8 runs per contest. Collectively, they have an OBP of .266 and a slugging percentage of .290.</p>

<p>Gavin Sheets has been one of the White Sox's most consistent hitters this season, batting .262 with three homers and a team-high 10 RBIs. However, he is just 7/34 in his last 10 games. Paul DeJong and Eloy Jiménez are also tied for the team lead with three homers, but DeJong is batting just .216, and Jiménez has an average of .216.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 9-13 overall and are in 4th place in the AL Central. The Twins are 7.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Twins have won two straight games, both coming in their series vs. the White Sox.</p>

<p>So far, the Twins are 8-5 when favored and 1-8 as the underdog. They have also struggled in night games, going 2-6. Minnesota's overall series record is 1-4-2, and they have lost two straight series.</p><p>Minnesota has been a poor run line bet at home this season, going just 2-8 against the run line. However, they have been much better on the road, going 7-5. They have been a slight underdog in most games this season, going 3-6 against the run line as the underdog. Their average run differential this season is -0.8 runs per game.</p><p>Minnesota's over/under record for the season is 9-13, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. Their games have averaged 8 runs per game, and today's over/under line is set at 6.5 runs. Their games have had an average of 8 runs per game, and the over/under line for their games has been set at 6.5 runs for the first time this season.</p><p>Joe Ryan will be making his 4th start of the season for the Twins, and he is still looking for his first win. He has been solid in his first 3 outings, with 12 strikeouts in his last start against the Tigers. Ryan has gone 6 innings in each of his first 2 starts, and he is coming off a no-decision vs. the Tigers, where he gave up 4 runs in 5 1/3 innings.</p><p>Minnesota's offense has been one of the worst in the league so far, averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They haven't been much better at home, where they are averaging only 3.3 runs per contest. As a team, the Twins are batting just .205, which is 23rd in the league, and their on-base percentage of .285 is also near the bottom of the league.</p>

<p>Edouard Julien has been a bright spot for the Twins so far, as his five home runs is 4th best in the league, and he is also 3rd on the team with seven RBIs. Alex Kirilloff and Byron Buxton are both on three-game hitting streaks and have been swinging the bat well of late. Over his last six games, Buxton is 8/23, and Trevor Larnach is 7/20 in his last seven games.</p>

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<p>The 2021-22 NHL season continues Tuesday, March 1, with the marquee Western Conference showdown from Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, so we have prepared the best Flames vs. Wild betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Calgary faces off against Minnesota for the second time this season. Just a couple of days ago, the Flames trounced the Wild 7-3 as -160 home favorites. Minnesota is a small home fave this time around, while the totals sit at 6.0 goals on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2>The Flames bounced back from a heavy road loss         </h2>



<p>The Calgary Flames (31-14-6) put an end to their ten-game winning streak last Thursday, suffering a heavy 7-1 defeat at the Vancouver Canucks. After a goalless first period, the Flames allowed a whopping five goals in the second, while Andrew Mangiapane scored a consolation goal for Calgary late in the third.</p>



<p>The Flames returned to winning ways with that 7-3 thrashing of the Wild. It was their 11<sup>th</sup> consecutive victory on home ice. Matthew Tkachuk and Tyler Toffoli accounted for a pair of goals each, while Jacob Markstrom posted 22 saves.</p>



<p>Markstrom is now 24-11-5 with a 2.13 GAA and .925 save percentage in 2021-22. He’s expected to guard the cage Tuesday against the Wild. Calgary allows only 2.43 goals per game (2<sup>nd</sup> in the NHL) and scores 3.43 in a return (tied-7<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The Wild are in crisis         </h2>



<p>The Minnesota Wild (31-16-3) have dropped five of their previous six games overall. Their defense has been awful during that six-game stretch, surrendering 29 goals in the process. Minnesota is now tied with Los Angeles for the No. 4 seed in the West, only four points ahead of the No. 9 seed.</p>



<p>The Wild closed down their four-game road trip with that heavy loss at the Flames. Minnesota took an early lead at Scotiabank Saddledome, but the Wild then surrendered five unanswered goals by the end of the second period.</p>



<p>Kaapo Kahkonen (2.67 GAA, .917 SV%) yielded five goals on 33 shots against Calgary, falling to 12-5-2 on the season. Cam Talbot is expected to patrol the crease Tuesday, and he’s 19-11-1 with a 2.94 GAA and .910 save percentage in 2021-22. The Wild allow 3.08 goals per contest (21<sup>st</sup> in the NHL) and score 3.72 in a return (3<sup>rd</sup>).&nbsp;</p>



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



<p><strong>Calgary:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-6 in the last nine games overall</li></ul>



<p><strong>Minnesota:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-1 in the last seven games at home</li><li>8-4 in the last 12 games played in March&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-calgary-flames-vs-minnesota-wild-pick">Calgary Flames vs. Minnesota Wild Pick</h2>



<p>I’m expecting Minnesota to get revenge for a heavy loss in Calgary and return to the right track in front of the home fans. The Wild have lost five of their last six games, but four of those five losses have come on the road.</p>



<p>Minnesota has been a dominant force at Xcel Energy Center so far this season. The Wild are 6-1 in their last seven home contests and 14-4 over their previous 18 showings at Saint Paul. On the other side, the Flames have won 11 of their last 12 games overall, but they are only 3-6 in the past nine road contests. Calgary is one of the best defensive teams in the league, but Minnesota certainly has enough firepower to deal with the Flames at home.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Minnesota Wild at -111&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The Flames and Wild combined for ten goals just two days ago. Six of Calgary’s last eight contests have produced seven or more goals in total, while six of Minnesota’s previous seven contests have seen more than six goals on the scoreboard.</p>



<p>Hereof, I have to ride the betting trends and take the over. The Wild cannot rely on their defense to make the difference, but their offense is certainly capable of scoring a bunch of goals against any team in the league. Minnesota has accounted for 31 goals over its last six home games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 6.0 goals at -115&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

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

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>From loanDepot Park in Miami, we have the Mariners and Marlins facing off in an interleague matchup. This one gets started at 1:40 PM ET and is being televised by BSFL. The money line odds have the Mariners at -173 compared to the Marlins at +145. Kyle Tyler is starting for the Marlins, and they are 26-50, putting them 5th in the NL East. Seattle is 1st in the AL West with a record of 45-34.</p>

<p>The over/under line for Sunday's game is at 7.5 runs, and the forecast in Miami calls for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 80s. Bryce Miller is slated to start for the Mariners.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -173</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 1:40 ET on Sunday, June 23rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Seattle cruised to an easy 9-0 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 4th inning, scoring four of their nine runs. As for the Marlins, they only had four hits in the game and were shut out.</p>

<p>Logan Gilbert started for the Mariners and picked up the win, going eight innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued just one walk. On the other side, Shaun Anderson got the start for the Marlins and took the loss, giving up five earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Dominic Canzone was the Mariners' top hitter, going 4/5 with a home run. He scored three times and drove in two runs. Ryan Bliss also had a good game at the plate, going 3/4 with two doubles.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is on the road today vs. the Marlins with an overall record of 45-34, which has them leading the AL West by seven games over the Astros. So far, they have been great against other teams in the AL West, going 17-5 this year. The Mariners are looking to take today's game to get back on track, having gone just 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>The Mariners have been good at home this year, putting together a record of 27-12. On the road, they are just under .500, coming in with an 18-22 mark. This season, the Mariners have been the favorite in 48 games, and they have gone 29-19 in those games. As for their record as the underdog, they are 16-15 this year. Seattle's overall series record is 13-9-2 this year.</p><p>Seattle is 38-41 against the run line this season, with a +0.2 run differential per game. The Mariners have been a better bet at home, going 21-18 against the run line. They are 17-23 against the run line on the road, where they have a -0.4 run differential per game. Seattle has been a better bet as an underdog, going 17-14 against the run line in those games.</p><p>Seattle's games have averaged 7.6 runs per game this season, and they have an over/under record of 32-44. When the line has been set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over 8 times and under 15 times. Overall, 43.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, with an average line of 8 runs per game.</p><p>Right-hander Bryce Miller gets the start for the Mariners today as he faces the Marlins on the road. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with an ERA of 3.46. Miller's WHIP for the season is currently 1.01. In his last outing, he went 5 2/3 innings, picking up the win and giving up two earned runs. Looking back over his last three outings, Miller has finished with a no-decision in two of them. One of those no-decisions came after he gave up seven earned runs. Miller has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings.</p>
<p>Seattle's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 26th in the MLB. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. One of the biggest issues for the Mariners has been their strikeout numbers, as they are averaging 10 strikeouts per game. As a team, they are batting just .222, which is 21st in the league.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh has been a bright spot for the Mariners this season, leading the team with 12 home runs and 45 RBIs. However, he is batting just .199. Julio Rodriguez is batting .264 this season and is on a three-game hitting streak but has gone just 7/34 in his last nine games. Dylan Moore and Mitch Garver have also struggled at the plate this season, with Moore batting .209 and Garver at .171.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 26-50 overall and trails the Phillies in the NL East by 24 games. So far, they have really struggled against other NL East teams, going 5-17. The Marlins are 15-27 at home compared to an 11-23 mark on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Miami is 23-38 this year, but they are just 3-12 when favored. The Marlins' overall series record is 6-17-1, and they are 3-7 over their last ten games.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Marlins, it's been a better idea to take them as underdogs, as they're 31-30 against the run line in those games. They've been a poor bet as the favorite, going just 1-14 against the run line. Their overall run line record is 32-44, and they're 17-17 against the run line on the road.</p><p>The Miami Marlins have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. Their over/under record is 40-35, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over the total 12 times and under 6 times. Today's over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and the Marlins have played in games with an average line of 8 runs this season.</p><p>Kyle Tyler will be making his first start of the season for the Marlins, as he comes into this one after making a relief appearance against the Nationals. In that outing, he went 2 innings, giving up 1 earned run on 1 hit and 1 walk.</p><p>So far this season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .232 and have the league's worst isolated power figure. Miami's team on-base percentage is also among the league's worst.</p>

<p>Bryan De La Cruz and Jazz Chisholm Jr. are the Marlins' top home run hitters this season, with 14 and 10 homers, respectively. Chisholm Jr. comes into the game with a team-high 36 RBIs. De La Cruz has gone deep three times over his last nine games, batting .243 over that stretch. Tim Anderson has also been swinging a hot bat for the Marlins, going 13/37 in his last nine games.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction 6/23/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-1044) will host the Toronto Raptors (+673) in a divisional matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13.5 points, while the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>New York (18-10) has won three straight games and is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Toronto (7-22) has lost seven in a row and is 14th in the East.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-135 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Toronto Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. Despite being +9 point underdogs, Toronto kept it close at home, losing by just four points. The game’s total of 224 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 222.5.</p> <p>Toronto jumped out to a 25-13 lead with a 10-0 run and led 35-24 after the 1st quarter. However, Houston chipped away, winning the 2nd quarter 27-22 and the 3rd quarter 33-26. The Rockets edged the Raptors 30-27 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Ja'Kobe Walter led the Raptors with 27 points and 6 threes in their loss to the Rockets, hitting 54.5% from deep. He scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Chris Boucher and Ochai Agbaji each contributed 15 points, with Boucher scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Toronto made 17 threes, shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall. Gradey Dick added 14 points, scoring 5 in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jamal Shead and Jamison Battle each finished with 11 points.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors held the Rockets to 114 points, allowing 24 in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd. However, they gave up 33 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto limited Houston’s three-point shooting, allowing just 7 threes on 25% shooting. The Raptors finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 18-10 on the season with a 104-93 win over the Pelicans on Saturday. New York, favored by 8 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 197 points fell well short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Pelicans in the 1st quarter, the Knicks responded by outscoring New Orleans 33-26 in the 3rd and 26-18 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 39-point performance, including 16 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, led the Knicks to a win over the Pelicans. He hit 7 threes at a 70% rate, finishing with a 68.4% overall shooting percentage.</p> <p>As a team, the Knicks made 15 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc, though their overall FG% was 43.7%. Mikal Bridges added 18 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Pelicans to just 93 points. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up only 21 points. They allowed 26 points in the 3rd before finishing strong, holding New Orleans to 18 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Knicks held the Pelicans to 41% shooting, including 35% from beyond the arc, where New Orleans made 12 threes. The Pelicans also went 13/19 from the free-throw line. Defensively, New York recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dons and Cougars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Washington State is favored by -2.5 against San Francisco in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dons Grab a Win in Pullman?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons improved to 12-3 on the season with an 89-81 win over Pacific on Thursday. San Francisco, who were -13 favorites going into the game, didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, the Dons exploded for 55 points in the second half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 170 easily surpassed the over/under line of 141.5.</p><p>San Francisco's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.6%, thanks in part to hitting 14 threes at a 45.2% clip. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 attempts for a 90.5% rate.</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the way with 25 points, shooting 60% overall. Malik Thomas added 24 points, and Marcus Williams contributed 22 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at 50%. The Dons also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists as a team.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 22 of their 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Dons held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 threes made on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 81% clip. San Francisco also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Washington State improved to 12-3 on the season with a 73-59 win over Loyola Marymount on Monday. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 36-34 at halftime, Washington State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 37 of their own.</p><p>Washington State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point shots.</p> <p>Nate Calmese and Caleb Stone-Carrawell each scored 20 points, with Stone-Carrawell hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Tomas Thrastarson added 17 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes, while Dane Erikstrup contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 7 from long range. The Cougars had 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite Washington State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 49% shooting, they still held their opponent to just 59 points. The Cougars gave up 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington State allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws at a 71% rate.</p>