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<p>Betting on today's Senators and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Sabres being favored by -1.5 at home against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (-104)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Senators Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 6-5-0 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never in danger, as the combined score reached just 3.</p> 

<p>Three different players scored for the Senators, with Adam Gaudette getting things started at 14:32 in the first period. Ottawa’s final goal came from Tim Stützle at 2:14 in the third period, sealing the victory with an empty-netter.</p><p>Ottawa's offense was led by Adam Gaudette, who netted his 7th goal of the season at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, scoring at 8:49 in the second period. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the season, with 2:14 left in the game.</p> <p>Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators were rock solid, shutting out the Kraken in a 3-0 win. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Sabres?</h3><p>Buffalo's record dropped to 4-7-1 after a 2-1 road loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Sabres took an early lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch at 11:39 in the first period. However, they gave up two power-play goals in the second period, both scored by Dylan Larkin, and failed to find the net again.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, with Alex Tuch scoring their only goal on a shorthanded effort, his fifth of the season. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net again after Tuch’s first-period tally.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power-play opportunities. Tuch led the team with 5 shots on goal, but the Sabres didn’t register any assists.</p><p>Buffalo's defense was solid in the first and third periods, but they gave up two goals in the second, both on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 11/5/24

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<p>The Flyers and Senators are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Senators will host the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Senators are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Flyers in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flyers to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+143)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Philadelphia Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Philadelphia's record dropped to 6-8-2 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.</p> 

<p>The Flyers' offense was stagnant, managing just 20 shots on goal. Defensively, they allowed the Bruins to score in each period, with the final goal coming with 3:39 left in the third.</p><p>In their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers' offense managed 20 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. This marks the first time this season they’ve been shut out.</p> <p>Philadelphia was credited with 15 giveaways and ended the game without any goals in all three periods.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They allowed a third, an empty-netter, at 16:21 in the third. Philadelphia's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits, while goalie Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Senators Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators moved above .500, now sitting at 8-7-0. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>All three goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk added another in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed it with an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense netted three goals against Seattle, with Tim Stützle scoring his 6th of the season on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk and Adam Gaudette each added their 7th goals, with Gaudette opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p> <p>The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Tim Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk's second-period goal.</p><p>On defense, the Senators will be looking to carry over their momentum from their previous game, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Skyhawks and Colonials. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Colonials at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Robert Morris as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144 points.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Colonials.</li><li>Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Stonehill Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill's season opener against Providence ended in a 76-49 loss on Saturday. The Skyhawks, who were +24.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 139-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stonehill trailed 44-25 at halftime and managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. They'll need to regroup and improve on both ends of the court moving forward.</p><p>Stonehill's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 49 points on 32.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, with two-point shooting at 34.4% and three-point shooting at 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, they hit only 40.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 57.1% overall. Wesley Cardet Jr. and Amir Nesbitt each added 12 points, with Nesbitt also dishing out 5 assists. Stonehill managed just 6 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Stonehill's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, with 27 made field goals on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, as the opposing team hit 64% of their two-point shots, going 18/28.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stonehill's defense allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposition also went to the free-throw line 21 times, converting 13 of those for 61%. Stonehill gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Colonials Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris opened their season with an 81-77 road loss to Delaware on Thursday. The Colonials, who were +7 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-43 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 39.1%.</p> <p>Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 36% overall and 22.2% from three. Niels Lane added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 38 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Robert Morris held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 for 81%. The Colonials also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and Jacksonville is favored by -7 at home against South Carolina State.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -7</p><p>This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Carolina State Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>South Carolina State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Carolina State's season opener against the Gamecocks ended in an 86-64 loss. The Bulldogs, who were +18.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-25 at halftime, the Bulldogs put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45 points, making it difficult to close the gap.</p><p>South Carolina State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they connected on just 54.2% of their free throws, making 13 of 24.</p> <p>Jacobi Wright led the Bulldogs with 20 points, shooting 70% overall and 57.1% from deep. Collin Murray-Boyles added 19 points and 16 rebounds, hitting 7 of 8 shots from the field. The Bulldogs grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and recorded 13 assists as a team.</p><p>South Carolina State Bulldogs gave up 86 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 22 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 8 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws for a 72% rate.</p><h3>Will the Dolphins Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jacksonville dropped to 0-2 this season after a 78-69 loss to Furman on Monday. The Dolphins, who were +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the road matchup.</p> 

<p>Jacksonville led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 45 points while scoring just 33. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.</p><p>Jacksonville's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, finishing with 69 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, but they managed to grab 15 offensive rebounds and hit 75% of their free throws.</p> <p>Robert McCray V and Charles Johnston led the way, with McCray scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds, while Johnston added 25 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes. Zach Bell had a tough night from deep, making just 1 of 11 attempts.</p><p>Jacksonville's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/31 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Jacksonville's opponents shot 34%, hitting 9 of 26 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws for 70%. Jacksonville gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Jacksonville Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>The Cowboys and Bearcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Cincinnati is favored by -10.5 vs. Oklahoma State in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cowboys Defense Show Up in Cincinnati?</h3><p>Today, the Oklahoma State Cowboys will be on the road against the Cincinnati Bearcats. So far this season, the Cowboys have gone 0-8 on the road, and they have lost their last eight games away from home. On average, they have been outscored by 12.2 points per game on the road this season.</p>

<p>Overall, Oklahoma State has a record of 11-14, and they have gone 3-9 in Big 12 play. In their last game, they were victorious over BYU by a score of 93-83. So far this season, the Cowboys have been the underdog in 12 games, and they have gone 2-10 in those games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Oklahoma State has an ATS record of 5-7 and an overall ATS mark of 10-14. In their last three games as the underdog, the Cowboys have gone 3-0 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 3-5 this year and 3-6 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Oklahoma State games sits at 13-11. On average, their games have finished with 142.8 points, which is higher than the average over/under line of 140.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 148 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Oklahoma State offense tallied 93 points in a matchup against BYU. Their field goal percentage for the game was 59.6%, and they made 11 threes. Javon Small is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.2. Meanwhile, Eric Dailey Jr. also brings a PPG average of 8.7 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Cowboys' defense holds the 138th rank in the nation, allowing 70.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oklahoma State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.5% this season.</p><h3>Will the Bearcats Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After winning their last game against UCF by a score of 76-74, Cincinnati is 16-9 on the year. At home, the Bearcats are 12-4, and over their last ten games at home, they have gone 6-4.</p>

<p>As 10.5-point favorites, Cincinnati has gone 13-5 this season. So far, the Bearcats have gone 5-7 in Big 12 play, and their record in non-conference games is 11-2.</p><p>Against the spread, Cincinnati is 12-12-1 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 7-8-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bearcats have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>On average, Cincinnati games have had a higher over/under line (144.8) than the scoring average in their games (142.8). Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their last three games (134) and their last five games (137). Over their last 10 games, the over/under record is 3-7.</p><p>The Bearcats' offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.6 points per contest. Daniel Skillings was the leading scorer for the Bearcats, putting up 15 points. In addition, Aziz Bandaogo contributed 13 points.</p><p>In the current season, the Cincinnati defense has excelled, sitting 61st in the nation by allowing 67.2 points per game. So far, the Cincinnati defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.4 times per game (541st).</p>

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/24

Saturday provided plenty of drama and we’ll have some very intriguing games on Monday as a result, but we’ve got second round action on Sunday to get through first and a lot of good games on the docket. One such matchup will be the game between North Texas and Villanova in the South Region.

It is interesting, isn’t it, that Villanova beat Winthrop and North Texas beat Purdue in overtime and this line is smaller than Purdue’s number against UNT in that first round game. Are we sure that Villanova is an underdog on a neutral to Purdue? Is it because of the Collin Gillespie injury or something else?

Regardless of the reason(s), Villanova is -6 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 126.5 in what is expected to be a low-scoring affair.
<h3><strong><u>North Texas</u></strong><strong><u> Mean Green</u></strong></h3>
Grant McCasland outcoached Matt Painter. The Mean Green won four games in four days in the Conference USA Tournament to get in and then rode that wave to a 78-69 win over Purdue in Saturday’s first-round action. The Boilermakers had 20 offensive rebounds to just eight for North Texas, but failed to capitalize on enough of those chances to win.

North Texas may not withstand another big disparity on the glass like that, but it is far less of a worry in this one taking on Villanova. The Wildcats are not a great offensive rebounding team anyway. Will that help North Texas’s hopes of advancing? It certainly could, especially if they are able to hold the Wildcats to 36% from the floor like they did the Boilermakers.

One concern for UNT here is that they scored 1.175 points per possession against Purdue and it’s not like there were a ton of free throws in the game, despite the overtime period and how games get extended at this time of the year. North Texas didn’t have many offensive performances like that in league play or in the conference tournament, scoring just .898 PPP against LA Tech and .944 against Western Kentucky in the title game. That game was 48-48 going to overtime.

Another concern for UNT is that Villanova is second in the nation in TO%. Forcing turnovers was a big part of the Mean Green’s success with a TO% that ranks 55th in the nation at 21.2%. That means they’ll have to rely heavily on a defense that held the opposition to 44.7% from the floor over these first 27 games. Opponents are also only shooting 31.5% on threes.

North Texas has the defensive prowess to not only hang around, but possibly win another gritty type of game. You just wonder if this team offensively can take advantage of what is a weaker Villanova defense than we’ve seen in past years.
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<h3><strong><u>Villanova Wildcats</u></strong></h3>
I hammered this point on ATS Radio and in other previews for March Madness, but a lot of people were ready to discard Villanova after the loss in the Big East Tournament to eventual winner Georgetown. Given the Hoyas’ performance against Colorado, I guess you can see why. However, the Hoyas were 23-for-23 from the line in that game and won by a point. Villanova did nothing wrong in that game really except for that.

Life without Collin Gillespie wouldn’t be easy, but Jay Wright had Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Jermaine Samuels, and Justin Moore to rely on in his absence. Robinson-Earl was the star in the Winthrop win with 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead four Wildcats in double figures. Wright figured it out, as good coaches do.

Winthrop, though, was not a great defensive team. The Eagles were fine, but a weak strength of schedule and some mediocre shooting stats against gave Villanova a real good chance and one that they did in fact take advantage of in Friday’s game. This will be a much stiffer defensive test for the ‘Cats.

Like I mentioned, Villanova takes tremendous care of the basketball. They’re also 55th in 2P% at 52.9% and 104th in 3P% at 35.1%. Villanova won’t get the extra possessions that Purdue got on the offensive glass, so the Wildcats will need to make shots. Will they make enough of them in Gillespie’s absence here?

Perhaps a bigger question, as the spread sits at 6, which is right in late-game fouling range, will the Wildcats be able to salt away the game without Gillespie, who led the team with an 83.3% success rate at the line.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This should be a lower-scoring game with two teams that rank in the bottom 40 in adjusted tempo and a North Texas team that plays tenacious defense. On the other hand, Villanova ranks 246th in 3P% against and 201st in 2P% against, so North Texas has the chance to make some shots here.

Add in the potential for some late-game fouling and two teams that shoot the three pretty well and I’m looking at the over. Bankers Life Fieldhouse has actually been the best of the venues to the under to this point, but that seems like small sample size noise more than anything.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 126.5</strong></h4>
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