<img class="alignleft wp-image-599036" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/series-icon.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />The <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">Major League Baseball</a> regular season is definitely unique compared to the rest of the pro sports leagues.

Not only does the MLB schedule span 162 games, but it is the only league in which<strong> teams play their games in a series format.</strong> Every other sport seems to leave the series format to the playoffs. Not baseball.

This creates a betting opportunity exclusive to<a href="/mlb-betting-guide/"> MLB bettors</a>. Most sportsbooks will offer series odds before the start of a new set of games. The team that wins the best-of-three will be the team that wins the series.

<em><strong>When it comes to those dreaded four-game series</strong>, odds will still be posted, but those bets <strong>will only be graded on the first three games.</strong></em>

Series betting requires bettors to look into the future a little bit. You have to try to project out the lines for the games and then see if you have an edge.
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<h2>How to bet MLB series</h2>
Let’s say that the series odds for the Yankees vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park has the Red Sox as a -150 favorite, <a href="https://www.oddsshark.com/tools/odds-calculator">which implies a 60 percent</a> chance that the Red Sox take two of the three games.
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 	<li>If <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/salech01.shtml">Chris Sale</a> is pitching in the first game of the series and the Red Sox are a -200 favorite, it seems likely that they will get the first game and then only need to win one of the next two games to cash that series ticket.</li>
 	<li>If the Yankees avoid Chris Sale in that series, things become a lot tougher at that point with the drop-off behind Sale.</li>
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<h2>Projecting MLB Series Odds</h2>
<strong>Modelers have an advantage over more traditional bettors</strong> when it comes to series betting because they can calculate odds in advance based on the pitching matchup and the expected lineups.

Casual bettors may have to guesstimate a little bit more to see if there is going to be value later in the series.

Odds don’t appear out of nowhere in this business. A <strong>base number is created from probability</strong> and then <strong>bettors move the numbers around</strong> based on how they believe the game will play out.

You can do the same with your lines or with your projected lines and then play them out with a probability formula to see if you have an edge relative to the series price on either the underdog or the favorite.
<h2>Final Thoughts on Betting MLB Series</h2>
Keep in mind that <strong>some series prices will force you to pay a lot of juice</strong> on the favorite, so it may not be the best approach for your bankroll.

Similarly, it may <strong>be a better option for you to simply bet the underdog in the game(s)</strong> where you believe that they have the best chance <strong>instead of playing the plus money odds on winning the series.</strong>

<em>For example, an underdog might be +125 to win the series, but +150 in one of those games where you thought that they had a good chance of the upset. It might make more sense to bet the +150 on its own.</em>

Like all betting options, just because series odds are listed doesn’t mean that you need to bet them, but a primary component of being a successful handicapper is being able to find value whenever present.

Sometimes that will be on a straight wager, a money line parlay, or a series price, but you want to<strong> keep an open mind and a diverse portfolio if you want to be a successful MLB handicapper.</strong>

MLB Series Betting Tips

In a perfect world, we’d be a week away from the Kentucky Derby. It is not a perfect world, but we do still have the Arkansas Derby coming up on May 2. Before we get to that huge Grade 1 race at Oaklawn Park, we’ve got a couple of extremely interesting stakes races this weekend with the Bachelor Stakes and the Carousel Stakes.

It will be a big-time Saturday in Hot Springs with these two races. We’ll take a look at both of them here at BangTheBook, beginning with this look at the Bachelor Stakes.

This is a $100,000 purse featuring nine three-year-olds running just six furlongs. It wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see one of these horses make an appearance in the Preakness Stakes, but the Kentucky Derby seems like a stretch with the additional length. Eight Rings and Sir Rick are the only horses that have gone 1 1/16 miles.

But, our focus is on this race and the six furlongs coming up in Race 9 on Saturday April 25.

Here are the post positions for the field and the trainer and jockey combos with the morning line odds from the racing form:
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<td width="43">Post</td>
<td width="166">Horse</td>
<td width="166">Trainer</td>
<td width="166">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
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<tr>
<td width="43">1</td>
<td width="166">Little Menace</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">S. Elliott</td>
<td width="48">4/1</td>
</tr>
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<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">Beau Oxy</td>
<td width="166">M. Robertson</td>
<td width="166">A. Canchari</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">Echo Town</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">R. Santana Jr.</td>
<td width="48">9/2</td>
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<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Ginobili</td>
<td width="166">R. Baltas</td>
<td width="166">D. Cohen</td>
<td width="48">6/1</td>
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<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">Lykan</td>
<td width="166">I. Mason</td>
<td width="166">T. Baze</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
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<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">Liam’s Pride</td>
<td width="166">D. O’Neill</td>
<td width="166">M. Garcia</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">7</td>
<td width="166">Eight Rings</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">J. Rosario</td>
<td width="48">5/2</td>
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<td width="43">8</td>
<td width="166">Sir Rick</td>
<td width="166">R. Diodoro</td>
<td width="166">O. Mojica</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">9</td>
<td width="166">Long Weekend</td>
<td width="166">T. Amoss</td>
<td width="166">J. Talamo</td>
<td width="48">3/1</td>
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Eight Rings is the favorite for the Bob Baffert and Joel Rosario tandem and 5/2 is a price that will likely go down, given that this colt won the American Pharoah G1 race last year at Santa Anita and was a promising contender for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile before finishing sixth.

Joe Talamo and Tom Amoss have the second favorite from the far outside post in Long Weekend, who has three wins in four events, including a win in the Gazebo Stakes at Oaklawn just over a month ago.

That win for Long Weekend came over Little Menace, who was a game second-place finisher and has not finished outside the top two spots in four career races. Three-year-olds sired by Into Mischief have been popular bets to this point, so we’ll see if that continues in this race.

Let’s size up the nine competitors and put together a bet slip:

<strong>Little Menace</strong> will be a popular pick on Saturday. The longest odds this horse has faced him been a little less than 3/1 in a win in allowance optional claiming back on February 2 at Oaklawn. He won that race by a head over American Butterfly by talking the pace. Little Menace has been both a pacesetter and a stalker and that versatile running style is likely to be popular with the bettors.

To this point, Little Menace has run three straight races with an Equibase Speed Figure of 98 and has been one of the most consistent three-year-olds in this field.

<strong>Beau Oxy</strong> is a long shot from the Hugh H. Robertson barn. His son, McLean, will have his seventh different rider in as many races here. Beau Oxy finished fourth, 11 lengths behind Long Weekend, in the Gazebo Stakes. It was a decent run, but it was clear that he didn’t have the speed. The line of 20/1 here suggests the exact same thing about this field, which is even stronger thanks to Eight Rings.

One interesting side note about Beau Oxy is that the son of Oxbow seems to like the dirt a lot. In his six races, three have been on dirt and he’s won two of them. He was fourth in the other with that stronger field. This is a good test for a horse that could be a little too overlooked.

<strong>Echo</strong><strong> Town</strong> makes his fourth start of 2020 for Steve Asmussen. He won an allowance race back on March 13 on a sloppy track by 3 3/4 lengths over American Butterfly, who seems to have something of a penchant for finishing second. This is a horse with two enormous speed figures in the last two races.

The son of Speightstown will have Ricardo Santana Jr. in the mount once again. He is more of a closer than a pacesetter and you can bet that he’ll be driving hard in hopes of finishing this one on a high note. Last time out, he just outran American Butterfly after a three-wide final turn. In his third-place finish, he finished one length behind Tuggle for second, but 4 1/2 lengths behind the winner Lykan.

<strong>Ginobili</strong> will have David Cohen in the mount for a second straight race in search of better fortunes. This is a good horse that had an excellent run, finishing a close second to Nadal in the San Vicente G2 race at Santa Anita back in February. Ginobili had impressive speed figures prior to not doing much for Cohen back on April 5.

This is a quick turnaround, but that run with Nadal, who just won the Rebel Stakes, shows the ceiling for this horse. It is a big ask for the son of Munnings and of trainer Richard Baltas, but Ginobili may be ready for a bounce back run.

<strong>Lykan </strong>is the most experienced horse of the bunch with a ton of past performances to examine. Those performances have been all over the place as well. Tyler Baze draws the mount again after leading Lykan to a show and a win at Oaklawn Park in the last two races, including a third in the Gazebo Stakes.

This horse has been all over the map, but has hit the board in five of six dirt starts, including the AlwOC win back in February. The third was a distant third of 8 1/4 lengths behind the winner Long Weekend in the Gazebo. This is a solid horse and a horse that has had some big runs, but isn’t consistent enough to take in a field of this caliber.

<strong>Liam’s Pride </strong>has had some terrific workouts in the lead-up to this race. This is a step up in class, though. This is the stakes debut for Doug O’Neill’s three-year-old and he is far from being the favorite like he was in his only career win two races ago. Six furlongs seems to be the right distance here, but with a really good field and a tough post position, he seems like a real long shot to get to the board. The 20/1 price is confirmation of that.

<strong>Eight Rings</strong> looks to be the class of the field. Who knows what sort of price we may be talking about if he hadn’t lost rider Drayden Van Dyke in the Del Mar Futurity G1 last year in September. He was the 1/2 favorite in that race. He then went to Santa Anita just 25 days later and won the American Pharoah Stakes. He went off as the second favorite in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile G1 race at Santa Anita on November 1, but finished 12 1/4 lengths behind the winner, Storm the Court, who will be at Oaklawn for the Arkansas Derby next weekend.

Eight Rings was ridden by John Velazquez in the last two races, but now draws Rosario, which is a strong power move. We have some clear and pressing questions given the long layoff, but we’ve seen some excellent workouts from him of late. The late fade in the BC Juvenile at 1 1/16 miles was concerning, but with six furlongs and the speed of this horse, he should set the pace and easily has the endurance to sustain it.

<strong>Sir Rick</strong> is definitely stepping up in class here. The speed figures have been underwhelming, but the Richard L. Davis colt still has four wins and a show in seven dirt starts. That says more about the level of competition than it does about the horse. The numbers just aren’t there and the post position with pressure from Long Weekend on the outside is bad, too.

One note about Sir Rick – after finishing 13th in the Oaklawn Stakes back on April 11, he’ll have blinkers in this race. He was second midway through that race on a sloppy track, but stopped running. We should have a firm and fast track on Saturday.

<strong>Long Weekend</strong> has three wins in four tries, all of which have come in the favorite role. Long Weekend will be hard-pressed to be the favorite over Eight Rings on Saturday, but expect another short price here. The wins for Long Weekend have been impressive, statement types of victories by 4 3/4, 6 3/4, and 5 lengths, with the first two at this same six-furlong distance. The workouts have been good, not great, but this is a horse that jets out to the lead and maintains it. Little Menace provided a token threat in the Gazebo before getting outrun over the final furlong.

A big question for Long Weekend will come with more distance in future races. It will be interesting to see how he maneuvers to the front of the pack from the far outside post, but he has been the leader at the quarter pole in all four races. Many of these horses are fast starters. Long Weekend has been in cruise control by the middle of the race in the three wins. How will he fare if challenged a little bit harder here?

<strong><u>Picks</u></strong>

I’ve been sitting here thinking of ways to skirt the 7 Eight Rings and the 9 Long Weekend because I do really like the 1 Little Menace and the 3 Echo Town. Echo Town wasn’t raced as a two-year-old and only has three data points, but all three have been impressive. Heading into Thursday’s races at Oaklawn, Ricardo Santana Jr. was a 21% jockey in sprints and he’s the rider for Asmussen on Echo Town.

Santana also had the pick between the Asmussen colts of Echo Town and Little Menace and picked Echo Town. He had two previous rides on Little Menace and won them both. Stewart Elliott draws the mount on Little Menace, which is a bit of a red flag to me.

I can’t get away from this colt, so Echo Town will be on my bet slip. I also can’t get away from Rosario and Eight Rings. It’ll be an exacta box with 3/7 for me.

I’ll add Long Weekend to the exacta box, too. We’re not talking about a big pay day in the Bachelor Stakes in all likelihood, but I think we can make some money with what appears to be a chalkier race.

<strong>Win/Place: 3</strong>

<strong>Exacta Box: 3/7/9</strong>

Triple Crown Hopeful Eight Rings Leads Field Into Bachelor Stakes on April 25

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<p>At 9:30 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-181) will take on the Phoenix Suns (+150) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 234.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix and can be seen on ESPN. Oklahoma City (41-18) is currently 2nd in the Western Conference, while Phoenix (35-25) sits in 6th place.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:30 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Thunder Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Today, the Thunder are favored by 4.5 points against the Suns. This season, Oklahoma City has been favored in 43 of their 59 games, going 32-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have an ATS record of 27-16 (17-12 on the road).</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's O/U record for the season is 33-25-1, and their games have averaged a combined scoring total of 234.6 points per game. This is right in line with today's O/U line of 234.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Thunder lost to the Spurs by a score of 132-118. The O/U line for that game was 238.5 points. Oklahoma City was favored by 11 points going into the game, so they did not cover the spread (-14 margin).</p>

<p>Despite the loss, the Thunder are still in 2nd place in the Western Conference with a record of 41-18. Against Western Conference teams, they are 25-14 compared to 16-4 in non-conference games. On the road, the Thunder are 17-12.</p><p>The Thunder have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league this season, ranking 3rd in scoring at 121.2 points per game. However, they have been slightly better at home, averaging 123.6 points compared to 118.8 on the road.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Oklahoma City ranks 11th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game. In terms of shooting, the Thunder are 2nd in field goal percentage at 50% and 1st in three-point shooting at 39%.</p>

<p>So far, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.5% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 11th in the league at 27 per game.</p><p>Currently, the Thunder's defense holds the 13th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.3 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Thunder squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.4% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.5% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Suns Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Suns lost to the Rockets by a score of 118-109. The O/U line for the game was 232.5, and Phoenix was favored by 8.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 27-33, and their games have averaged 231.6 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 234, and Phoenix has seen 34 of their games finish with lower O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Suns are 24-35 overall and have failed to cover in their last two games. At home, they are 12-19 ATS, and their average scoring margin vs. the spread at home is +3.1 PPG.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Suns are 5-9 straight up and 6-8 vs. the spread. On average, they have been outscored by 4.3 PPG in these games. Phoenix has been the underdog in 14 of their 60 games.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, the Suns are currently in 6th place with a record of 35-25. Within the Pacific Division, they are 2nd. Against other Western Conference teams, the Suns are 21-18 compared to 14-7 in non-conference games.</p><p>This season, the Suns have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league, ranking 4th in field goal percentage and 5th in true shooting percentage. However, they are only 22nd in three-pointers made per game and 26th in three-point attempts.</p>

<p>When playing at home, Phoenix is averaging 117.3 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. So far, they have outscored the league average in 53.3% of their games.</p>

<p>Heading into this game, the Suns have made the 2nd most free throws per game in the NBA. They are also 15th in assists and 21st in offensive rebounds.</p><p>Currently, the Suns' defense holds the 16th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.4 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Suns are causing 14.1 turnovers per game, ranking 25th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 5th in rejections, averaging 6.1 blocked shots each game.</p>

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<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Leathernecks and Lions. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lions at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Lindenwood is favored by -3.5 vs. Western Illinois in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS LINDENWOOD LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hyland Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-73 in favor of the Leathernecks.</li><li>Not only will Western Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Leathernecks Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Western Illinois improved to 4-5 on the season with a 71-68 win over Tennessee Tech on Tuesday. The Leathernecks were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, but the game’s total points (139) fell just short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 31-31 at halftime, Western Illinois outscored the Golden Eagles 40-37 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Western Illinois put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.5%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21, and were 80% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 10 attempts. The Leathernecks grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ryan Myers led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8% overall, while Ray Glasgow added 20 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Rodney Johnson Jr. contributed 19 points and pulled down 16 rebounds, despite shooting 38.1% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range.</p><p>Western Illinois gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 28 of their 66 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21/45 shooting for 46%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Illinois' defense held their opponent to 7/21 shooting, or 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8, an 80% clip. Western Illinois allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Lions Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Lindenwood’s season struggles continued with a 79-73 home loss to Tennessee Tech on Thursday, dropping their record to 2-7. The Lions were -3 point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Lindenwood couldn’t close the gap, scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 152 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Lindenwood's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 18 attempts for a 16.7% rate, while their two-point shooting was much more effective at 54.9%.</p> <p>Jaylon Johnson led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, shooting 53.8% overall. Reggie Bass also shot 53.8%, contributing 19 points, while Markeith Browning added 17 points despite shooting just 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Despite shooting 44% from the field, the opposing team managed to score 79 points against Lindenwood. They were effective inside, hitting 54% of their two-point attempts, going 28/51.</p> <p>The Lions did well defending the perimeter, holding the other team to just 3/18 from three-point range, a 16% shooting performance. However, they sent the opposing team to the line 16 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the 29-45 Brooklyn Nets will host the 41-33 Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are currently favored by 5.5 points and come into this game 9th in the Western Conference. The Nets are on a 3-game win streak and are 11th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 224 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-106 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have LeBron James finishing with LeBron James points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Today, the Lakers are favored by 5.5 points against the Nets. This season, they have been favored in 40 of their 74 games and have a record of 27-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 17-23 against the spread, and their average scoring margin is +4 points per game.</p>

<p>Los Angeles' O/U record for the season is 42-32, and their games have averaged a combined 235.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 224, and 65 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lakers lost to the Pacers by a score of 109-90. They were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and finished with an ATS record of 34-40 for the season. The combined scoring in the game was 199 points, which was well below the O/U line of 244.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Lakers are in 9th place in the Western Conference with a record of 41-33. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-23 and 7-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division. On the road, the Lakers are 14-21 compared to 27-12 at home.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 117.7 points per game. However, they are just 9th in scoring on the road at 116.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.1% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Lakers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.7 points per game (23rd). Los Angeles' defense is currently forcing 13.2 turnovers per game, which is 20th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.</p><h3>Can Brooklyn Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Nets have won three straight games and are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-45. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Nets have a record of 13-37 this season. In their last three games as the underdog, they have gone 2-1 straight-up and 19-28 ATS.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Nets defeated the Bulls by a score of 125-108. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Brooklyn was getting 3 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 37-37. The over has hit in their last two games, and their games have averaged a combined 224.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nets covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 32-39 for the season. At home, they are 19-14 ATS, compared to 13-25 on the road.</p><p>At home, the Nets are averaging 113.5 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 24th in scoring at 111.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 28th in the league at 45%.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in the NBA with an average of 13.6 made threes per game. They are also 9th in three-point attempts. Overall, Brooklyn is shooting 36% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Nets are 24th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th with an average of 26.2 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Nets' defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.5 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.0% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/24

<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>This week four non-conference matchup between the Arkansas State Red Wolves and Iowa State Cyclones is set for 2:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The game can be seen on ESPN+, with the Cyclones entering the game with a 2-0 record and the Red Wolves at 2-1. The over/under line is 51.5 points, and Iowa State is heavily favored at -21.5 points.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jack Trice Stadium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Iowa State Cyclones winning this one by a score of 26 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Iowa State Cyclones to win, our ATS pick is to take the Arkansas State Red Wolves at +21.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Arkansas State Red Wolves Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Arkansas State is looking to bounce back after a 28-18 loss to Michigan on the road. Despite being +21.5 point underdogs, the Red Wolves managed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 46 points was just under the 47.5-point over/under line. This game moved Arkansas State to a 2-1 record for the season.</p><p></p><p>The Red Wolves fell behind early, with Michigan taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Arkansas State added a field goal in the second quarter, but Michigan scored twice more to make it 21-3 at halftime. The Red Wolves outscored Michigan 15-7 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to come out on top.</p><p>Arkansas State's offense, led by quarterback Jaylen Raynor, put up 280 yards in their 28-18 loss to Michigan. Raynor completed 57.6% of his passes for 140 yards, with Reginald Harden Jr. leading the receiving corps with 52 yards on three receptions. Raynor also threw two touchdowns, but he was picked off once, finishing with a passer rating of 55.11.</p>
<p>The Red Wolves' offense managed 17 first downs but struggled to establish a running game, finishing with just 58 yards on 25 carries. Devin Spencer led the team in rushing with 28 yards on seven attempts.</p><p>Arkansas State's defense had a tough time stopping Michigan's ground game, giving up 301 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Overall, they allowed 435 total yards and 28 points. Despite these numbers, the Red Wolves' defense managed to pick off three passes, and they held Michigan to just 134 passing yards on 13 completions.</p><h3>Are The Iowa State Cyclones Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Iowa State is now 2-0 after pulling off an upset on the road against Iowa. The Cyclones, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 36 points, but the teams combined for 39 points, hitting the over.</p><p></p><p>After trailing 13-0 at halftime, Iowa State rallied back in the second half, outscoring Iowa 20-6. The Cyclones took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, fell behind 13-0 at the half, and then scored 14 points in the third quarter to take the lead, adding six more points in the fourth quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their 20-19 win over Iowa, Iowa State's offense totaled 361 yards, with 272 yards coming through the air. Rocco Becht completed 65.7% of his passes for 272 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception, ending the game with a passer rating of 96.37. Jaylin Noel was his top target, catching five passes for 133 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>The Cyclones struggled to establish the run, gaining just 89 yards on 28 carries. Abu Sama III led the ground game with 58 yards on 17 attempts.</p><p>After allowing 284 rushing yards and three touchdowns to Iowa, Iowa State's defense will be looking to shore up their run defense. In total, the Cyclones gave up 462 yards and 25 first downs. Their pass defense was more effective, holding Iowa to 178 yards through the air on 20 completions.</p>

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Griffins and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Bradley as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Canisius Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Canisius fell to 0-12 on the season after a 72-60 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. Despite being +25 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Canisius scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 fell under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Canisius managed just 60 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 44.4% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts, while struggling on the boards with only 2 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Des Watson, Paul McMillan IV, and Tana Kopa each added 15 points, with Kopa knocking down 5 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Canisius gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Golden Griffins allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Canisius allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% clip. They sent the other team to the line just 5 times, where they hit 3 free throws. Canisius also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Braves Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Bradley improved to 8-2 on the season with a 66-64 win over San Francisco on Wednesday. The Braves were -2 point favorites going into the game, resulting in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Bradley trailed 27-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dons 41-37. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from three-point range, hitting 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Braves struggled, making just 29.4% of their two-point shots (10/34). Duke Deen led the way with 19 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Bradley's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field (22/54). The Braves were strong inside, holding their opponent to just 29% shooting on two-point attempts (10/34).</p> <p>However, Bradley struggled to contain the three-point line, where the opposing team hit 12 of 20 attempts, shooting 60%. The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). Bradley limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Memphis as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers -1</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 12:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mississippi State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Mississippi State improved to 10-1 on the season with an 83-59 win over Central Michigan on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -20.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 142, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 32-25 at halftime, Mississippi State’s offense exploded in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding Central Michigan to 34 points.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and 37.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they went just 2-for-7 (28.6%).</p> <p>The Bulldogs dished out 24 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Claudell Harris Jr. hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep and finishing with 19 points. Michael Nwoko also added 18 points, shooting 66.7% from the field in just 18 minutes of play.</p><p>Even though Mississippi State gave up 59 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 35 made baskets on 71 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs' defense struggled, as they allowed 57% shooting on 24/42 from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's opponent hit 11 threes on 29 attempts, good for 37%. The Bulldogs did catch a break at the free-throw line, where their opponent shot just 28%, making only 2 of 7 attempts. However, Mississippi State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Memphis moved to 9-2 on the season with a 64-62 win over Virginia on Wednesday. The Tigers were -3.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the O/U line of 130.5.</p> <p>Memphis trailed 30-21 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Virginia 43-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Memphis struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 64 points while shooting 37.5% from the field. They hit only 21.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 23 attempts, though they were solid at the free-throw line, converting 81% of their shots.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, shooting 53.3% overall. Elijah Saunders added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Dain Dainja contributed 11 rebounds.</p><p>Memphis held their opponent to 62 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 39% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 21 field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws.</p>

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hurricanes and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN. The Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Metropolitan division matchup against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 4:00 ET on Sunday, May 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Hurricanes picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p><p>Carolina heads into this game with an overall record of 52-23-7, which has them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 8-2, and they have gone 4-1 over their last five games. On the road this season, Carolina has gone 25-13-3, and they have been favored in 75 of their 82 games, going 49-19-7 in those games.</p>

<p>Over their last three games, the Hurricanes have gone 2-1, and for the season, they have gone 35-15 against Eastern Conference opponents. On the puck line, Carolina comes in at -1.5, and the over/under is set at 5.5.</p></p><p>Carolina has an average scoring differential of +.8 goals per game this season, and they have 35 wins by more than one goal. So far, the team's puck line record is 37-45, including going 33-42 when favored.</p>

<p>On the road, the Hurricanes have gone 19-22 against the puck line this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is +.7 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Carolina's puck line record is 5-5.</p> <p>This season, Carolina's games are averaging 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Hurricanes currently have an over/under record of 33-47-2.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Carolina has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 7th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Hurricanes offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 4th in the NHL.</p><p>Carolina's leading scorer is Sebastian Aho. So far, he has 36 goals which is 22nd in the NHL. Aho also comes into the game with 53 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Rangers head into the game ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.3 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 14th in shutouts, achieving 5 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Frederik Andersen has started 16 games in this season. His current record is 13-2, and his save percentage stands at 0.397%.</p><h3>Can the Rangers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p><p>As the top team in the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers have been favored in 79% of their games this season. They have gone 43-19-2 as the favorite and are on a two-game win streak when favored.</p>

<p>At home this year, the Rangers are 29-11-0, and they have won two straight games at Madison Square Garden. In their last ten games, New York has gone 8-2, and they have won their last three games.</p></p><p>At home, the Rangers have gone 18-22 vs. the puck line this season, and they have a puck line mark of 40-41 overall. So far, New York has 31 wins by multiple goals and has gone 25-39 vs. the puck line when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, the team's average scoring margin is at +.6 goals per game, and they have gone 23-15 vs. the puck line as the underdog. Their average scoring margin at home is at +.7 goals per game, and their puck line mark at home is at 3-7 over their last ten games.</p> <p>This season, New York's games have an average of 6.3 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under performance of 44-34-3.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Carolina has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Rangers are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. This season, the Rangers have a 33-15 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 20-7 record.</p><p>New York's current leading scorer is Artemi Panarin. This season, he has 49 goals, which puts him 5th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 69 assists this season.</p><p>New York defense takes on the Hurricanes ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 14th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Igor Shesterkin gets the start and has made 54 starts this season. His record at this point is 35-17, and his save percentage is 0.94%.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Hurricanes and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Metropolitan division matchup against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, May 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Rangers winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Rangers on the moneyline (-107)</li><li>The Rangers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Carolina as Away Favorites</h3><p><p>Carolina enters the game with a record of 52-23-7, which is good for 111 points and 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Hurricanes have gone 25-13-3 this season. Over their last ten games, they have gone just 5-5.</p>

<p>Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, Carolina has gone 35-15 this season. In games where they have been favored, the Hurricanes have gone 49-19-7. Over their last five games, Carolina has gone 2-3.</p></p><p>Carolina comes into the game with a puck line record of 37-45, including going 0-3 against the puck line in their last three games. On the road, the Hurricanes have a puck line mark of 19-22 this year and have gone just 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten road games.</p>

<p>So far, the Hurricanes have 35 wins by multiple goals compared to just 17 wins by one goal. In their 75 games as the favorite, Carolina has an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game, and their puck line record when favored is 33-42.</p> <p>On average, Carolina's games have finished with 6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Hurricanes come in with an over/under record of 33-47-2.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Hurricanes have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. The Carolina offense is ranked 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 4th in the NHL.</p><p>Carolina will be looking for a good game from Sebastian Aho who leads the team in scoring with 36 goals, ranking 22nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Aho has 53 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers are currently 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 14th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Frederik Andersen comes into the game having made 16 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-2 and he has a save percentage of 0.397%.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p><p>As the season comes to a close, the New York Rangers have already locked up the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Metropolitan Division. Their overall record of 54-23-4 has given them 112 points, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers have gone 34-16, and they have won nine of their last ten games. At home, New York has gone 29-11-0 this season, and they have won two straight games at home.</p></p><p>On the year, the Rangers have gone 40-41 against the puck line and have gone 8-2 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far, New York has 31 wins by multiple goals and has gone 25-39 against the puck line when favored.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Rangers have gone 15-2 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the year is +.6 goals per game. In their last five games, the team's puck line record is 5-0, and their average scoring differential at home is +.7 goals per game.</p> <p>The average goal total for New York's games is sitting at 6.3. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under record of 44-34-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Carolina has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Rangers are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. New York's offense is currently ranked 7th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the league.</p><p>New York will be looking for a good game from Artemi Panarin who leads the team in scoring with 49 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 69 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers come into the season ranked 22nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. For the season, they are ranked 14th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 54 games this season. His current record stands at 35-17, and his save percentage is 0.94%.</p>

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A couple of franchises that split their head-to-head series (two wins apiece) a year ago, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Calgary Flames meet at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The opening face-off is at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, and you'll be able to witness this divisional matchup live on Sportsnet.
<h2>Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Odds</h2>
Calgary (-105) is currently the underdog to Vegas (-115) and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 6 goals. The odds for betting the total stand at -110 money on the over and -110 on the under.

Vegas is 37-32 straight up (SU) and has lost 13.3 units for moneyline bettors thus far. Through 69 regular season contests, 33 of its games have gone over the total, while 31 have gone under and just five have pushed. This 2019-20 Golden Knights team is 15-17 SU on the road.

Vegas has converted on 21.3 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a mark that's good enough for ninth-best in the league. Additionally, its penalty kill is ranked 26th overall, and it has successfully killed off only 76.9 percent of its penalties.

For the team as a whole, the Knights have been penalized 3.6 times per game during the 2019-20 season, and 2.4 per game over its last five outings. The team has been forced to kill penalties just 6.4 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

With a .905 save percentage and 25.9 saves per game, Marc-Andre Fleury (26-22-5) has been the top option in goal for Vegas this year. If it decides to give him a rest, however, Vegas could turn to Robin Lehner (18-17-6), who has a .921 save percentage and 2.89 goals against average this year.

Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone will both spearhead the attack for the visiting Golden Knights. Pacioretty (65 points) is up to 31 goals and 34 assists, and has recorded two or more points 16 times. Stone has 21 goals and 42 assists to his credit (and has logged at least one point in 39 games).

Over on the other bench, Calgary is 36-33 straight up (SU) and has lost 4.5 units for moneyline bettors this year. 33 of its contests have gone over the total, while 31 have gone under and just five have pushed. It's 16-16 SU at home this year.

The Flames have converted on just 20.8 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked seventh overall, and it's successfully killed off 82.6 percent of all opponent power plays.

Flames players have been sent to the penalty box 3.6 times per game this season, and 2.2 per game over their last five home outings. The team's been forced to kill penalties just 5.3 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

David Rittich (27.9 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for the Flames. Rittich has 24 wins, 23 losses, and six overtime losses and has registered a subpar .907 save percentage and 2.94 goals against average this year.

Matthew Tkachuk (22 goals, 38 assists) will lead the offensive counter for the Flames.
<h3>Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free NHL Tip:</a> SU Winner – Golden Knights, O/U – Over
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Betting Trends

Five of Calgary's last ten games have been decided by two or more goals. The team is 4-1 overall in those games.

Power-play chances may have a key role in tonight's matchup. The Golden Knights are 10-12 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 26-21 in games where they're in the penalty box for fewer than 10 total minutes. The Flames are 16-13 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 27-23 in games where their penalty minutes are in the single digits.

Calgary is 6-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while Vegas is 3-2 in shootouts.

Four of Vegas' last five outings have gone under the total.

Calgary has allowed 3.0 goals per game overall this year, but has given up only 1.3 per match up across its three-game winning streak.

Vegas is ranked seventh this season with 8.5 giveaways per game. That figure has trended lower recently, however, as the team's averaged 6.7 giveaways over its last 10 games and 5.8 giveaways over its last five.

Calgary has averaged 17.6 giveaways over its last five home games, a rise over its season average of 11.9 giveaways per game (ranked 28th overall).

Vegas skaters have dished out the league's fifth-most hits per game (27.0), but that number's down to just 20.4 hits over their last five away games.

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Game Pick 3/8/20

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500 to 15-14-5. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring their first two goals. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s late tally.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fourth of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte chipped in with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each of the first two periods before Lizotte’s late goal sealed the 3-1 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed just one goal, which came at 5:32 into the 3rd period. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 21-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net three times. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but coming up empty. They had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score on the power play and didn’t record any shorthanded or empty-net goals. The team’s record now stands at 21-11-3 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Demons and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northwestern as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +7</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can DePaul Stun the Crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena?</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 8-3 after an 89-61 road loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 40-29 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 32. The game’s total points reached 150, just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 61 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.1%.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Layden Blocker contributed 17 points. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Blue Demons allowed 34 two-point baskets on 57 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 10 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. DePaul also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 8-3 on the season with a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, December 15th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Northwestern led 31-26 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Northwestern put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 62.5% of their free throws, going 10 for 16.</p> <p>Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Lance Terry added 17 points, and Nick Martinelli contributed 16 points on 58.3% shooting. Jalen Leach also chipped in 16 points despite shooting 31.2%.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (26/65). They limited two-point shooting to 39%, as the opposing team went 17/43 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Northwestern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Jets game? Catch the action at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as the Jets hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Kraken in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, April 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Jets coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>The Jets should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Win at Winnipeg?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Kraken have gone 33-34-13 and are sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 6th place. Over their last ten games, Seattle has gone 5-5, and they have lost three straight games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, the Kraken have gone 16-16-7 this season and have dropped two straight road games. As the underdog, Seattle has gone 16-25-9 on the year and have lost four straight games when not favored.</p></p><p>Seattle enters the game with an average scoring differential of -.2 goals per game and has gone 43-37 on the puck line this season. So far, the Kraken have gone 29-21 vs. the puck line as the underdog.</p>

<p>Across their last ten games, Seattle has gone just 5-5 vs. the puck line and has gone 6-4 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games. This season, the Kraken have gone 23-16 vs. the puck line on the road.</p> <p>The average goal total for Seattle's games is sitting at 5.5. The average over/under line for the season is 6. The Kraken come in with an over/under record of 33-43-4.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Kraken offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Seattle posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Kraken are averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 29th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. This season, the Kraken have a 14-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 18-20 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for Seattle's offense is Jared McCann. Coming into the game he has 29 goals, ranking 54th in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 32 assists.</p><p>The Jets defense is currently 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 2nd with 8 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Philipp Grubauer has started 33 games this season. His current record stands at 14-15, and his save percentage is 0.652%.</p><h3>Will the Jets Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Jets are 25-11-3, and they have won two straight games at home. In games against Western Conference opponents, Winnipeg is 31-17 this season, and they have won three straight games when favored.</p>

<p>With a record of 50-24-6 this season, the Jets are in 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 6-4, and they have won each of their last six games.</p></p><p>When playing at home, the Jets have gone 21-18 against the puck line this season. Overall, they have a puck line record of 43-37, including going 5-0 in their last five games.</p>

<p>So far this year, Winnipeg has won 36 games by multiple goals compared to just 14 by one goal. In their last ten home games, the Jets have gone 5-5 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Winnipeg's games are averaging 5.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 5.9. The Jets currently have an over/under record of 34-39-7.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Kraken have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Jets have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. The Jets went 22-13 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 26-11.</p><p>Winnipeg will be looking for a good game from Tyler Toffoli who leads the team in scoring with 32 goals, ranking 33rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 21 assists so far.</p><p>The Jets defense is currently 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 2nd with 8 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Seattle, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 59 games in this season. His current record is 36-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.991%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Rangers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Rangers being the favored team playing at home against the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Rangers picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Seattle Be The Talk of Madison Square Garden?</h3><p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Kraken are 9th in the Western Conference with 47 points and a record of 19-15-9. On the road, Seattle has gone 10-7-6 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone 9-1 and have won four of their last five games. As the underdog, Seattle has gone 10-12-7 this season.</p></p><p>Seattle enters the game with an overall puck line record of 25-18, including a mark of 15-8 against the puck line on the road. Their average scoring differential for the season sits at -.1 goals per game.</p>

<p>The Kraken have gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten games and 4-1 in their previous five games. So far, they have 19 puck line wins as the underdog.</p> <p>For the season, Seattle's games have finished with an average of 5.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.1. Overall, the Kraken have an over/under record of 18-22-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Seattle has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Kraken are averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 26th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 23rd in the league. This year, the Kraken have recorded a 8-6 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-9 record.</p><p>Seattle's current leading scorer is Jared McCann. This season, he has 16 goals, which puts him 50th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 10 assists so far.</p><p>The Rangers defense is currently 26th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.8 shots per game against New York. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 21st with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Chris Driedger has started one games this season. His current record stands at 1-0, and his save percentage is 0.223%.</p><h3>Can New York Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Rangers have gone 14-6-0, and overall, they are 27-13-2. In the Eastern Conference, New York is in 3rd place and 1st in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Rangers have gone 4-6, and in their last five games, they have gone 1-4. So far this season, they have been favored in 34 of their 42 games and have gone 22-11-1 as the favorite.</p>

<p>For the season, the Rangers have scored 131 goals and allowed 110. In their last three games, they have gone 1-2, and they have a record of 15-9 against Eastern Conference opponents. Against divisional foes, New York is 7-4.</p></p><p>At home, the Rangers have a puck line record of 7-13, and their average scoring margin at home is +.4 goals per game. So far, New York has been favored in 34 games, and their puck line record when favored is 12-22.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rangers have 15 wins by more than one goal, and their puck line record for the season is 19-23. In their last ten home games, the team's puck line record is 4-6, and their puck line losing streak is at five games.</p> <p>Games involving New York have an average of 6.2 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.1. In terms of their over/under performance, the Rangers come in with a record of 21-18-3.</p><p>In their last three road games, Seattle has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>The Rangers come into the game scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game, putting them 12th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 13th in the league. This season, the Rangers are 20-9 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 7-3 record.</p><p>New York's leading scorer is Artemi Panarin. So far, he has 27 goals which is 4th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 32 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Rangers head into the game ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.8 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 21st in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Igor Shesterkin comes into the game having made 27 starts this season. So far, his record is 17-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.874%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vandals versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Pacific is favored by -4.5 against Idaho in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vandals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Idaho Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Idaho’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 2-8 after a 74-66 road loss to UC Davis on Wednesday. The Vandals entered the game as +6.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread, while the total points of 140 fell just short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Idaho trailed 32-25 at halftime but couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Idaho's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%. They did connect on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Kolton Mitchell led the way with 26 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc and shooting 66.7% overall. Ty Johnson added 19 points, despite shooting 0-for-3 from three, while Niko Rocak contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, making all but one of his four field goal attempts.</p><p>Idaho's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, for a 44% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho's opponents went 5/14, shooting 35%. The Vandals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 43 times, where they made 27 free throws, a 62% success rate. Idaho allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Pacific Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific fell to 3-8 on the season after an 81-75 home loss to Portland State on Wednesday, December 18th. The Tigers, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-29 at halftime, Pacific put up a fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Pacific's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.5% overall and 24% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. Despite their shooting woes, they managed to put up 75 points, thanks in large part to their success at the free-throw line, where they hit 31 of 36 attempts for an 86.1% rate.</p> <p>Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three. Elias Ralph, Elijah Fisher, Jefferson Koulibaly, and Shane Nowell each contributed 15 points, with Lamar Washington adding 14 points and 6 assists. Isaiah Johnson grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Despite Pacific holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, the Tigers still gave up 81 points. They allowed 43% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposition hitting 13 of 30 shots. From beyond the arc, Pacific's defense limited their opponent to 6 of 25 shooting, just 24%.</p> <p>Pacific sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 attempts, an 86% success rate. The Tigers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Royals and Rebels game? Catch the action at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS, as the Rebels hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on SEC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Ole Miss as the -26.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.</p><h3>QUEENS (NC) ROYALS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Queens (NC) Royals +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUEENS (NC) ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-63 in favor of the Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have Ole Miss winning straight-up, we like Queens (NC) at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Queens (NC) Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Royals evened their record at 5-5 with a 73-66 home win over Mercer on Wednesday, December 18th. Queens entered the game as slight favorites (-1) and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 30-29 at halftime, Queens scored 43 points in the 2nd half while holding Mercer to 37. The game’s total points of 139 fell well short of the 160.5 O/U line.</p><p>Queens (NC) managed 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.4%, with a 39.5% success rate on two-point attempts (15/38) and 42.1% from beyond the arc (8/19).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Royals hit 79.2% (19/24), while also grabbing 9 offensive rebounds and dishing out 17 assists. Alex Holt led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% (7/12) from the floor.</p><p>Queens (NC) Royals gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 23 of their 57 attempts. From two-point range, they managed just 39% shooting, going 15/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Queens allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 79% rate. Queens gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Ole Miss as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Rebels improved to 10-1 on the season with a 74-61 win over Southern on Tuesday. Ole Miss was a heavy favorite at -23, but while they secured the win, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, which was under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Ole Miss led 42-33 at halftime and outscored Southern 32-28 in the second half. While they controlled the game, the Rebels couldn’t pull away enough to cover the spread.</p><p>Ole Miss put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 42.9%.</p> <p>Jaylen Murray was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 18 points and 5 assists. The Rebels also got 11 offensive rebounds and 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Ole Miss allowing 61 points, the Rebels couldn’t capitalize on their defensive effort. They held the opposing team to 41% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ole Miss gave up 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. The Rebels also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 69%.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Grizzlies and Pelicans game? Catch the action at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, as the Pelicans hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BSNO. The over/under for this Southwest division contest is set at 229 points, with the Pelicans being the favored team playing at home against the Grizzlies.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-102 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Brandon Ingram finishing with Brandon Ingram points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.4% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Grizzlies Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Grizzlies enter today's game vs. the Pelicans with an overall record of 9-19. When playing at home, the Grizzlies are 2-11 compared to a 7-8 record on the road.</p><p>So far, Memphis' ATS record is below .500 at 12-16. During this season, Memphis has a 5-5 record against the spread as favorites and 7-11 as underdogs.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Grizzlies offense tallied 125 points in a matchup against the Hawks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 51.5%, and they made 11 threes. Offensively, the Grizzlies hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 29th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 28th in terms of percentage and 12th in three-pointers made.</p><p><p>This season, the Grizzlies defense has been impressive, holding the 9 position in the league while permitting an average of 112.4 points per contest.</p><p>The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.</p></p><h3>Can the Pelicans Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>As they prepare to face the Grizzlies, the Pelicans have a record of 17-13 and are above .500. In their 30 games, the Pelicans are 11-11 against Western Conference opponents and have gone 6-2 in non-conference play.</p><p>New Orleans comes in with an overall ATS record of 17-13 so far this season. This season, New Orleans has a 8-8 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 9-5 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>The Pelicans offense is coming off a game where they scored 104 points against the Rockets. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.3% and connected on 8 threes. The top scorer for the Pelicans was Zion Williamson with 28 points, while Brandon Ingram also added 19 to the scoreboard.</p><p><p>So far, the Pelicans' defense is ranked 13 in the league at 113.3 points per contest.</p><p>New Orleans struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Rockets, giving up 13. For the game, Houston scored 106 points in the game.</p></p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/23

<p>Betting on today's Knights and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Minnesota being favored by -16.5 over Fairleigh Dickinson.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Even though we have Minnesota winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +16.5.</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>Does Fairleigh Dickinson Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Fairleigh Dickinson fell to 1-9 on the season after a 77-72 road loss to La Salle on Wednesday. The Knights, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> <p>Trailing 36-34 at halftime, FDU scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 160.5 O/U line.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 threes in 22 tries. At the free-throw line, the Knights shot 66.7%, making 8 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>The Knights dished out 18 assists, with 7 offensive rebounds. Daeshon Shepherd and Deuce Jones led the way, scoring 24 and 23 points, respectively. Jones shot 72.7% from the field, while Jameel Morris was perfect from deep, hitting 3 threes on 3 attempts and shooting 80% overall.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's defense gave up 77 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 42% from the field, as they hit 26 of their 61 shot attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the Knights allowed 23 makes on 43 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. They held the other team to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 73%, converting 22 of 30 attempts. Fairleigh Dickinson also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Minnesota Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Minnesota’s season record dropped to 6-5 after an 82-67 loss to Indiana on Monday. The Gophers were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>After trailing 44-31 at halftime, Minnesota couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 38. The Gophers will need to regroup after this road loss.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota's offense put up 67 points, shooting 47.3% from the field. Their two-point shooting was solid at 54.5% (24/44), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 18.2% (2/11) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 86.7% of their attempts (13/15).</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the way with 22 points, shooting 60% from the field. Oumar Ballo was perfect from the floor, going 5/5 and adding 18 points and 7 rebounds. Malik Reneau also contributed 16 points and 7 boards, while Kanaan Carlyle knocked down 3 threes, finishing with 14 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Minnesota's defensive struggles, they allowed 82 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Golden Gophers gave up 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Minnesota's defense held the opposition to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts.</p>

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Hurricanes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ACC. The Hurricanes will host the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Miami is favored by -17.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Even though we have Miami winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary's at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountaineers Stand a Chance in Coral Gables?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over LIU on Wednesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 34-29 at halftime, Mount St. Mary's put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's managed to put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). The Mountaineers were able to make up for their shooting struggles by hitting 31 free throws on 41 attempts, good for 75.6% from the line.</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points, though he shot 6/18 from the field and missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Dola Adebayo added 16 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Blake Lander and Abdou Khadre Kebe each contributed 12 points, with Kebe going 2/7 from three-point range. The Mountaineers also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. That included 48% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 15/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 6 of 18 threes, good for 33%. They also got to the free-throw line 32 times, making 24 of those attempts, or 75%. Mount St. Mary's allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Miami Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with a 94-75 win over Presbyterian on Sunday. Playing at home, the Hurricanes were -18 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Miami took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42, maintaining their lead throughout the game.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% (35/52) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.1%. They shot 73.7% on two-point attempts (28/38) and 50% from beyond the arc (7/14), while also hitting 77.3% of their free throws (17/22).</p> <p>Matthew Cleveland led the way with 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range. Brandon Johnson added 22 points, hitting 9/11 shots, while Lynn Kidd contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they managed to score 75 points in their last game. The Hurricanes shot 67% from the field, making 35 of their 52 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Miami was 28/38, shooting 73%. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 14 shots, good for 50%. They also went 17/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 77%. Miami gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>ESPN+ will be covering this week 13 college football matchup between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Liberty Flames. Kick-off is set for 1:00 ET at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, VA. The Hilltoppers are coming in with a 7-3 record, while the Flames are 7-2. The over/under is at 57.5 points, and the Hilltoppers are the slight -1 point road favorites.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Stadium (VA) at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning this one by a score of 32 to 28</li><li>Not only do we have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Western Kentucky enters Week 13 against Liberty with a 7-3 record, and they are 100% bowl-eligible. They have a 3-2 road record and a 2-1 mark at home. The Hilltoppers have been favored in four games this season, going 3-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +6.9 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Western Kentucky is 5-3, with a 3-2 record on the road and 2-1 at home. They are 2-2 ATS as the favorite and 3-1 as the underdog. The Hilltoppers’ games have an over/under record of 4-4, with an average line of 54.9 points.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 57.5 points. Western Kentucky has played six games with lower totals and two with higher lines. Their games average 49.1 points, with an average over/under margin of -3.0 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Western Kentucky’s offense ranks 50th in points scored, averaging 28 per game. They are 61st in our offensive power rankings. The Hilltoppers focus on their passing game, ranking 29th in both passing yards (267.9 per game) and completions (21.7 per game). They are 39th in passing attempts. Their third-down conversion rate is 42.1%.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 2,102 yards and has a passer rating of 111. He has completed 69.9% of his passes, with 19 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. On the ground, Western Kentucky averages 123.7 rushing yards per game. Elijah Young leads the team with 587 rushing yards. Kisean Johnson has 685 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Western Kentucky's defense has allowed an average of 21.1 points per game this season, ranking 30th nationally. They’ve given up 187 passing yards per game, which is 37th in the country, and quarterbacks have a passer rating of 83 against them, completing 60.9% of their throws.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game, a 12-7 loss to Louisiana Tech, the defense allowed 12 points. They gave up 279 total yards, including 213 rushing yards on 47 attempts, but held Louisiana Tech to just 66 passing yards.</p><h3>Will The Liberty Flames Win At Home Over The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?</h3><p>Liberty enters Week 13 with a 7-2 record, and they are 2-1 at home this season. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible, but their odds of winning Conference USA stand at 5.6%. The Flames are ranked 103rd in our power rankings heading into their matchup against Western Kentucky.</p> <p></p><p>Liberty has been favored in five of their nine games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +7.4 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points. Liberty’s average over/under line is 56.1 points, and their over/under record is 1-3-1, with their games averaging 55.2 points.</p><p>Liberty’s offense has leaned heavily on their running game, ranking 10th nationally with 226.7 rushing yards per game. They are 19th in rushing attempts, averaging 39.9 per game. Quinton Cooley is the team’s leading rusher, with 998 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Liberty is 13th in third-down conversion percentage, converting 47.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Overall, Liberty is 49th in scoring, with 28.2 points per game, and they are ranked 78th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Quarterback Kaidon Salter has thrown for 1,695 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, with a passer rating of 97. Liberty ranks 118th in passing yards per game.</p><p>Liberty's defense has allowed an average of 21.5 points per game this season, ranking 32nd nationally. In their recent game against UMass, they gave up 34 points, including four rushing touchdowns, while allowing 263 rushing yards and 163 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 160 rushing yards per game against Liberty, with quarterbacks posting a 90.4 passer rating and averaging 195 passing yards per game. Liberty's defense has faced the 23rd fewest pass attempts in the country this season.</p>

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Sabres and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on TNT. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Maple Leafs to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Buffalo as Away Dogs</h3><p><p>Buffalo comes into this game with an overall record of 29-29-4, which has them sitting in 6th place in the Atlantic Division and 13th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Sabres have gone 15-12-3 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 6-4 and they have won two straight games when they have been the favorite. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Sabres have gone 17-20 this year.</p></p><p>Buffalo enters the game with an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game. So far this season, the Sabres have 20 losses by more than one goal compared to 10 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>On the road, the Sabres have a puck line record of 19-11, and their average scoring margin away from home is at 0 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Buffalo has a puck line record of 7-3.</p> <p>For the season, Buffalo's games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Sabres have an over/under record of 25-35-2.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Buffalo has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Sabres come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 23rd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Sabres offense is 27th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 15th in the NHL.</p><p>Buffalo's current leading scorer is JJ Peterka. This season, he has 20 goals, which puts him 66th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 18 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Maple Leafs head into the game ranked 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.7 shots per game against Toronto. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 35 games in this season. His current record is 19-16, and his save percentage stands at 0.796%.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 17-12-2, and when favored, they have a record of 30-14-7. In the Atlantic Division, Toronto is in 3rd place, and in the Eastern Conference, they are in 5th place. Over their last ten games, the Maple Leafs have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>So far this season, Toronto has accumulated 78 points, and their overall record is 35-18-8. Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Maple Leafs have gone 12-18, and they have been favored in 51 of their 61 games. Over their last five games, Toronto has gone 3-2.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of just 10-21, and their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game. Overall, Toronto has gone 22-39 against the puck line, and they have 19 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>So far, the Maple Leafs' puck line record as the favorite is 15-36, and they have dropped their last two games against the puck line. In their last ten games at home, Toronto has gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Toronto's games have finished with an average of 6.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Maple Leafs have an over/under record of 33-26-2.</p><p>Buffalo has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 4th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. The Toronto offense is ranked 7th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 13th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Toronto's offense is Auston Matthews. Coming into the game he has 53 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 26 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs come into the season ranked 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Toronto. For the season, they are ranked 6th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Samsonov gets the start and has made 28 starts this season. His record at this point is 15-5, and his save percentage is 0.62%.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Eagles versus the Flyers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 151 points, and Dayton is favored by -1 against Marquette in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dayton Flyers -1</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Marquette Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Marquette improved to 9-1 on the season with an 88-74 home win over Wisconsin on Saturday. The Golden Eagles entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points of 162 went over the pre-game line of 150.</p> <p>After trailing 39-37 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the second half, outscoring Wisconsin 51-35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 63.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 30.8% on 8-of-26 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 18-of-21 for 85.7%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 32 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 42.9% from three. Max Klesmit added 22 points, hitting 6-of-11 threes, and John Blackwell contributed 17 points on 63.6% shooting. Marquette also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, their opponents were particularly effective, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts (23/36).</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Marquette's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws at an 85% rate. Marquette also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Dayton Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Flyers improved to 7-2 on the season with an 86-62 win over Lehigh on Saturday. Dayton, playing at home, entered the game as -22.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.</p> <p>Dayton took control early, leading 41-25 at halftime. They added 45 points in the second half while allowing 37, maintaining their dominance throughout the game.</p><p>Dayton's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 86 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1% in their last game. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in large part to their 63.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Nate Santos was perfect from three, going 6 for 6 and finishing with 24 points, while Keith Higgins Jr. also contributed 24 points, hitting 4 threes. Malachi Smith added 17 points and 9 assists, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Dayton's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 57% from the field, hitting 28 of 49 shots. Inside the arc, the Flyers allowed 14 of 27 shooting for 51%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dayton's defense struggled, as the opponent made 14 of 22 attempts, shooting 63%. The Flyers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they hit 16 for 69%. Dayton gave up just 1 offensive rebound.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Texas State as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia Southern at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgia Southern improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-81 win over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday. The Eagles, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 41-31 at halftime, Georgia Southern turned things around by scoring 55 points in the 2nd half while holding Gardner-Webb to 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Georgia Southern put up 86 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, but they made up for it by hitting 79.3% of their free throws, going 23-of-29 from the line.</p> <p>Bradley Douglas led the way with 31 points, though he shot just 34.6% overall and 22.2% from deep. Nakavieon White added 20 points, but struggled with his shooting, hitting only 25.0% from the field. Pharrell Boyogueno was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 60.0% from three, finishing with 17 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Georgia Southern's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 37% from the field. The Eagles held them to 40% on two-point attempts, as they went 18/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 79%. The Eagles gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Texas State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Texas State dropped to 5-4 on the season after an 89-80 loss to Florida Atlantic on Saturday. The Bobcats were +9 point underdogs heading into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 
<p>Texas State trailed 43-40 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 149.</p><p>Texas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 20 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 86.7% of their shots.</p> <p>Tyrel Morgan led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from three. Tre Carroll added 18 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 77.8% of his shots.</p><p>Texas State struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents shot 57% on two-point attempts, hitting 24 of 42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas State allowed 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Appalachian State is favored by -8 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Texas State. The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points.</p><h3>APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas State Bobcats +8</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Texas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mountaineers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Appalachian State has been dominant all season long, and they come into this game on a seven-game winning streak. So far, the Mountaineers have gone 19-4 overall, including a 9-1 mark in Sun Belt play.</p>

<p>On the road, Appalachian State has been great, going 7-3 and winning their last three games away from home. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +7.1 on the road, and they have been favored in 17 of their 23 games.</p><p>Appalachian State has an overall ATS record of 13-8 this season, including a mark of 7-3 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountaineers are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Appalachian State's games this season (141.7). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 159 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Mountaineers' offense finished with 81 points, which is right in line with their current average of 78.3 points per contest. Tre'Von Spillers is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 13.8. Meanwhile, Donovan Gregory also brings a PPG average of 12.2 into the game.</p><p>This season, the Appalachian State defense has been impressive, holding the 38th position in the country while permitting an average of 65.4 points per contest. Appalachian State's three-point defense is currently 76th in the country at 6.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 37.7% of their shots vs. Appalachian State.</p><h3>Will Texas State Win at Home?</h3><p>As the Texas State Bobcats (9-14, 3-8 Sun Belt) prepare to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers, they will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak. Texas State is 3-6 at home this season, and they are 2-11 as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their last outing, the Bobcats defeated Southern Miss by a score of 60-55. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Texas State has an ATS record of just 4-9. Their overall ATS mark is 9-12, and at home, they are just 3-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bobcats have gone 3-7 and they are 0-3 ATS in their last three games as the underdog.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas State's games this season (138.1). The average scoring total in their last three games is 122 points and their over/under record this season is 9-12.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Texas State offense concluded with only 60 points against Southern Miss. Throughout the game, they made 1/7 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 41%. One area that the Texas State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 160th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 44%.</p><p>On the defensive side, Texas State is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.0 points per game. The Texas State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 55 points and allowed Southern Miss to connect on 1 threes.</p>

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Texas State Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24

<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Spartans game? Catch the action at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS USC UPSTATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hodge Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will USC Upstate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Penguins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State improved to 6-5 on the season with an 80-70 road win over Wright State on Wednesday. The Penguins entered the game as +7 underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-35 at halftime, Youngstown State turned things around by outscoring Wright State 45-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 30 attempts, while shooting 54.5% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jack Doumbia led the Penguins with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Harper added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Alex Huibregtse and Jason Nelson each contributed 15 points, with Nelson also dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field on 26 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 16 of 31 shots, with a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Penguins allowed 10 made threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 8 for 15 from the free-throw line, hitting 53% of their foul shots. Youngstown State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are USC Upstate Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season struggles continued with an 85-70 loss to South Carolina State on Wednesday, dropping their record to 1-10. The Spartans were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, just over the 153.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, USC Upstate allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 36. Their defense continues to be a concern as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.4% (18/35). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans connected on 25 of 41 attempts, shooting 61%. Carmelo Adkins led the team with 21 points, while Mister Dean added 17. Drayton Jones contributed 14 points, and Davion Everett, Omar Croskey, Mitchell Taylor, and Wilson Dubinsky each chipped in 12 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 85 points despite holding the opponent to 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate limited the damage, as the opponent shot just 23%, making 3 of 13 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 41 times, where they converted 25 free throws (61%). USC Upstate also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, James Madison is favored bt -1.5 vs. South Alabama. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will South Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dukes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-58 loss to Wake Forest on Tuesday. James Madison entered the game as +8 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, just under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>James Madison led 32-31 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 44.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 6 of 9 free throws for a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis was a standout, scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field and 40.0% from three. Cameron Hildreth added 18 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Dukes allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they connected on 7 of 24 three-point attempts. The Dukes also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%.</p><h3>Can the Jaguars Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Alabama's season record dropped to 6-4 after a 58-49 road loss to TCU on Monday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Jaguars kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 30-28 at halftime, South Alabama managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>South Alabama struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, and they hit only 26.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-26 from deep.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Vasean Allette added 14 points, despite hitting just 1 of 5 from three, and Trazarien White contributed 13 points, shooting 2-for-9 from long range.</p><p>South Alabama's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, giving up a 55% shooting rate inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Jaguars limited their opponent to 5/26 shooting, or 19%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 64%. South Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, AL. Get ready to place your bets! Auburn comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Legacy Arena at BJCC at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Auburn improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 100-59 win over Georgia State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -39, and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.</p> <p>Auburn led 43-31 at halftime before taking control in the second half, outscoring Georgia State 57-28. The Tigers’ strong defensive effort after the break was key to their convincing victory.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.6%. They dominated inside, shooting 72.2% on two-point attempts, while hitting 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 80.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the field. Denver Jones added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Nick McMullen contributed 15 points and 16 rebounds. Auburn also dished out 19 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Tigers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% overall.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Auburn's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 72% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Auburn also sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% rate. The Tigers allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Purdue Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Purdue’s season record dropped to 8-3 after a 70-66 home loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Boilermakers, who were favored by 2 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the 142.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 38-35 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 32. The Boilermakers will need to regroup as they look to bounce back in their next outing.</p><p>Purdue's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and went 9-for-26 from beyond the arc, shooting 34.6% from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 9 of 10 attempts for 90%.</p> <p>Braden Smith and Wade Taylor IV each contributed 15 points, with Smith knocking down 5 threes on 11 attempts. Zhuric Phelps and Pharrel Payne also added 16 points, with Payne going a perfect 6-for-6 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Purdue finished with 16 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 55%, making 15 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 10 times, hitting 9 for 90%. Purdue gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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

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

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

<p>Looking to win big? The Eagles and Skyhawks face off at 10:30 ET on ESPNU. The Skyhawks are hosting the game at Ford Center in Evansville, IN. Morehead State is favored by -6 in this Ohio Valley conference contest against UT Martin. The game's over/under currently sits at 152 points.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Center at 10:30 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Skyhawks.</li><li>Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Evansville Possible for the Eagles?</h3><p>Morehead State is 24-8 this season and has won four straight games. They are 15-4 in Ohio Valley Conference play and have gone 9-4 in non-conference games. On the road, the Eagles have gone 9-7 compared to 11-1 at home.</p>

<p>For the season, Morehead State is favored for the 21st time. They are 17-4 when favored and 3-4 when the underdog. Their average scoring margin on the road is +1.9. In their last game, the Eagles defeated SIUE, 78-63.</p><p>Morehead State has an ATS record of 18-9-1 this season and they are 14-7 vs. the spread when favored. On the road, the Eagles are 9-6-1 vs. the spread this year and over their last 10 road games, their ATS mark is 6-4. In their last 3 road games vs. the spread, Morehead State is 1-2.</p><p>Morehead State's over/under record this season is 14-14 and today's line of 152 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (137). So far, 23 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 126 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Morehead State offense tallied 78 points in a matchup against SIUE. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they made 10 threes. On the offensive front, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 75th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 132nd in terms of percentage and 33rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Morehead State defense is giving up an average of 62.6 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Morehead State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as SIUE knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 63 points.</p><h3>Do the Skyhawks Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>UT Martin has been a much better team at home this season, going 8-3 compared to 9-7 on the road. They have won their last seven games, including a 96-87 victory over Tennessee State. For the season, the Skyhawks have gone 21-10, including a 14-4 record in Ohio Valley Conference games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, UT Martin has gone 5-7 this season. They have been the underdog in 12 of their 31 games, compared to being favored in 15. Their average scoring margin at home is +4.5, compared to +0.2 on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, UT Martin has an ATS record of 7-5 this season and they are 17-10 overall vs. the spread. At home, the Skyhawks are 6-5 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 3-0 ATS in their last 3 home games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, UT Martin has an ATS mark of 6-4.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 152 for the UT Martin Skyhawks is just below their season average of 154.7. So far, their over/under record is 11-16. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 162 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. On the year, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the UT Martin offense ended with 96 points against Tennessee State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.9% and made 10 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Skyhawks offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 24.4 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 44%.</p><p>Facing Morehead State, UT Martin aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 76.5 points allowed per game (284th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UT Martin's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.6% this season.</p>

Morehead State Eagles vs UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Duke as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duke Blue Devils -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 6:30 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Not only will Duke pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog North Carolina?</h3><p>North Carolina has been a much better team at home this season, going 16-2 compared to 8-4 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +16.6 compared to +4.6 on the road. They have gone 23-5 when favored compared to 1-1 when underdogs.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Tar Heels are 8-2. They have won five games in a row, including their most recent game against Notre Dame, 84-51. For the season, they are 24-6, including a 16-3 record in Atlantic Coast Conference play.</p><p>North Carolina's ATS record this season is 17-13, but they are just 1-9 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>North Carolina's over/under record for the season is 14-16 and the average scoring total in their games is 151.3 points. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (152.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points and their OU record during that stretch is 0-3. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Tar Heels' offense tallied 84 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 81.5 points per game. RJ Davis is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 21.5. Meanwhile, Armando Bacot also brings a PPG average of 14 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Tar Heels' defense holds the 114th rank in the nation, allowing 69.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, North Carolina's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.3% this season.</p><h3>Can Duke Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 16-2 home record and a +17.4 average scoring margin at home, Duke has been dominant at Cameron Indoor Stadium this season. They are currently riding a six-game home winning streak as they prepare to take on North Carolina.</p>

<p>Overall, the Blue Devils have won three straight games and are 24-6 this season. They have gone 14-4 in ACC play compared to 10-2 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite, Duke has been strong vs. the spread this season, going 17-10. At home, their ATS mark is 12-6 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Blue Devils have gone 9-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Duke games is 12-16-1, and today's line of 149.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (146.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 2-8.</p><p>The Duke offense is coming off a game in which they scored 79 points vs. North Carolina State. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.1% while connecting on 9 threes. The team's top scorer is Kyle Filipowski, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.5, while Jeremy Roach also carries a PPG average of 14.3 into the game.</p><p>Duke's defense has been playing well, ranking 46th nationally, with 66.7 points allowed per game. Duke's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the North Carolina State offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 64 points.</p>

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