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It is always important to look at the psychological aspect of blackjack, since there are not only betting but playing decisions to be made. Many customers, including those who play at <a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, enjoy blackjack more than roulette, baccarat or craps in that they feel more of a sense of control and can exercise a variety of options during play.

That indeed is a potential advantage to blackjack, since the house's edge, or lack of it, is very much dependent on the player's level of skill. The psychological pitfalls involved are what can really lower the skill level of a player, and also serve to put up a virtual "wall" that prevents the player from being able to learn a strategy that will yield the greatest chance for success.

Problems arise particularly when it comes to playing off hard totals of 12 through 16. Players often fail to hit their hand in accordance with the Basic Strategy for fear of busting before the dealer has an opportunity to play his hand out. Why? Well, there are two major reasons. One is that those players feel it is worse to bust out than to hold out and lose to the dealer's better hand, since the dealer's draw is out of the player's control.

Also, players have a tendency to want to "hang in there" and keep their winning hopes alive for as long as possible, and therefore they stand and wait for the dealer to make a move. The truth is that even with the worst upcards possible (5 or 6), the dealer will only bust a maximum of 42% of the time in the long run, so sitting back and waiting is not sound strategy at all.

One psychological myth that appears to be embedded in the minds of many people is that luck always seems to run in streaks. This misguided notion spawns a strategy of continually increasing bets after wins and decreasing them after losses. On the other side of the coin, there is a "school of thought" many people subscribe to, which advocates increasing (usually doubling) bets after losing, and decreasing after wins. This is based on the misconception of the so-called "law of averages" which theorizes that sooner or later you would have to win.

Of course, this is known as the "Martingale" betting strategy, and can be the quickest road to ruin, since one can keep losing consecutive hands and soon be in excess of the house limit, at which point the strategy has been rendered completely useless, with no chance to make up for what has been lost.

Another variation on the "law of averages" involves the perception of the non-counting player that "a lot" of small cards just dealt would denote that "a lot" of big cards are on their way, of course leading to hunch plays which are based upon nothing but pure supposition. It gets to be very difficult for players to stick to a Basic Strategy without deviation, but for some it takes the fun out of the game. Personally, winning money - or having a real chance to win it - is a lot more fun than screwing yourself out of the game before a card is dealt, but to each his own.

Just remember where the psychological pitfalls are, and do your level best to avoid them.

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<p>Betting on today's Phoenix and Black Bears game? Catch the action at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA, as the Black Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Elon is favored by -3.5 against Maine. The over/under for the game is 137 points.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Black Bears.</li><li>Not only will Maine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Elon Pull Off A Win at The Palestra?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon pulled off a significant 84-77 road win over Notre Dame on Friday, November 22nd. The Phoenix entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-41 at halftime, Elon clamped down defensively, allowing just 31 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Elon's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 55.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in part to hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts and 41.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Nick Dorn was a standout, shooting 80% overall and 83.3% from three, finishing with 24 points. Markus Burton led the team with 25 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes, while also dishing out 5 assists. The Phoenix had 19 assists as a team and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Elon Phoenix gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts. The defense allowed 17 made shots from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 12 of 29 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 7/9 from the free-throw line, making 77% of their free throws. Elon allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Maine Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Maine improved to 3-1 on the season with an 80-55 win over Holy Cross on Sunday. The Black Bears, who were -6 favorites, covered the spread and moved to 2-1 ATS this season. The game’s total points of 135 narrowly went over the O/U line of 134.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 35-26 at halftime, Maine pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Holy Cross 45-29. Their strong 2nd half performance was key to the win, as they held the Crusaders to under 30 points after the break.</p><p>Maine's offense was clicking in their last game, as they put up 80 points on 51.6% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They hit 60.5% of their two-point attempts and connected on 37.5% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-24 from three-point range. The Black Bears also shot 87.5% from the free-throw line, making 7 of 8 attempts.</p> <p>Christopher Mantis led the way with 17 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range and shooting 75% overall. Quion Burns added 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Kellen Tynes contributed 12 points and 7 assists. Maine finished with 21 assists as a team, with 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Maine's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 55 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 60% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Maine's defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, with the opponent shooting 37%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 7, shooting 87%. Maine gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Elon Phoenix vs Maine Black Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>The Raiders and Mountaineers are set to face off at 12:00 ET on FloC. The Mountaineers will host the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. Colgate is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against Appalachian State. The game's over/under currently sits at 135 points.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Appalachian State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Colgate Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colgate picked up a 72-59 road win over UNCW on Wednesday, November 27th. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, the Raiders not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Colgate led 37-29 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring UNCW 35-30. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range (11/28). Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, with a strong 61.5% shooting inside the arc (16/26). At the free-throw line, they connected on 77.8% of their attempts (7/9).</p> <p>Parker Jones and Brady Cummins both scored 17 points, with Jones adding 9 rebounds and shooting 63.6% overall, including 50% from deep (3/6). Cummins hit 3 of 5 from three-point range, finishing with 5 rebounds. Sam Wright contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>Colgate's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 14 of 37 attempts for 37%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colgate kept their opponent to 29% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 24 attempts. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they hit 10 free throws for 66%.</p><h3>Can the Mountaineers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Appalachian State pulled off a 66-63 home win over Sam Houston on Wednesday, November 27th. The Mountaineers were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won outright, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, Appalachian State tightened up defensively, allowing just 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 129, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Appalachian State's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 39.6% from the field. They connected on 29.2% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 24 from deep, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.3%. At the free-throw line, the Mountaineers shot 77.3%, making 17 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 22 points, despite shooting just 1 for 8 from three-point range. Myles Tate added 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Dior Conners contributed 19 points, connecting on 2 of 5 from three.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mountaineers gave up 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 77%.</p>

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<p>At 12:00 ET, the Hornets will host the Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks (-727) are currently favored by 12.5 points over the Hornets (+514), while the over/under line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>Charlotte is currently on a three-game losing streak and sits 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 10-8 and 4th in the East.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 12:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-59 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 30 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Knicks Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 10-8 on the season after a 129-114 road loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday. New York entered the game as -4.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 243 exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>New York got off to a slow start, trailing 28-15 after the 1st quarter and 60-38 at halftime. They outscored Dallas 76-69 in the 2nd half, including a 43-point 4th quarter, but couldn’t overcome the deficit.</p><p>Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 37 points and 7 assists in their 129-114 loss to the Mavericks, shooting 66.7% from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges contributed 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% rate.</p> <p>The Knicks struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes on 24.1% shooting. Overall, they shot 46.5% from the field. Brunson scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Towns added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Knicks struggled defensively, giving up 129 points to the Mavericks on Wednesday. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, 30 in the 3rd, and 39 in the 4th.</p> <p>Dallas shot 56% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 51% clip. The Knicks sent the Mavericks to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. New York finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 6-12 on the season after a 98-94 loss to the Heat on Wednesday. Charlotte was a +4.5 point underdog at home and managed to cover the spread, losing by just four points. The game’s total points of 192 fell well short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 26-26 tie in the 1st quarter, Charlotte struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, scoring only 13 and 19 points while allowing 24 and 25 points, respectively. They entered the 4th quarter down 75-58 but made a strong push, outscoring Miami 36-23 in the final period.</p><p>In their 98-94 loss to the Heat, the Hornets shot just 37.8% from the field, but connected on 17 threes at a 33.3% clip. LaMelo Ball led the way with 7 made threes, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting 31.4% overall.</p> <p>Brandon Miller added 21 points, hitting 5 threes, while Tidjane Salaün chipped in 17 points, making 3 threes on 42.9% shooting. Ball scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, with Miller adding 8 and Salaün contributing 6 in the final period.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive performance, the Hornets couldn’t secure the win, allowing 98 points to the Heat. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up, allowing 24 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and just 23 in the 4th.</p> <p>Charlotte held Miami to 14 threes on 37% shooting and sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 18. The Hornets grabbed 27 defensive rebounds, allowing only 4 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>JP Sears is starting for the Athletics on Tuesday, and he is facing off against Robbie Ray for the Giants. Oakland is currently 44-64, while the Giants are 53-55. San Francisco is on a four-game winning streak and is the heavy favorite on the money line today at -179. The over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>This interleague matchup has a start time of 9:45 PM ET from Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. NSPCA will be televising this one, and the Athletics are 5th in the AL West.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -179</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 9:45 ET on Tuesday, July 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Angels with an 8-6 loss. Oakland was the +120 underdog on the road going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Athletics, as they scored six runs in the 3rd inning but couldn't hold onto the lead. The Angels scored three runs in the 3rd and added another four runs in the 4th to put things out of reach. Oakland's offense scored their six runs on seven hits and didn't hit a home run.</p>

<p>Osvaldo Bido got the start for the Athletics and took the loss. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs. Offensively, the Athletics were carried by Brent Rooker, who went 2/4 with three RBIs.</p><p>The Athletics are on the road today to take on the Giants, and they are looking to make up some ground in the AL West, where they trail the Astros by 12 games. Overall, the Athletics are 44-64 and are 5th in the AL West. They have gone 16-20 against other teams in the AL West.</p>

<p>At home, the Athletics are just above .500 at 26-27, and they are 18-37 on the road. As the underdog this season, the Athletics are 35-61 compared to 9-3 as the favorite. Oakland has an overall series record of 13-20-1 this year, and they have won four straight series overall and two straight on the road.</p><p>When the Athletics win, they win big. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.7, but when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.6. Oakland is 56-52 against the run line this season, and they are 29-24 against the run line at home. As the underdog, they are 51-45 against the run line, but as the favorite, they are just 5-7.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road today against the San Francisco Giants. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for A's games this season is 8.9 runs per game. Overall, the A's have a 50-56 over/under record this season. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 10-14. The average over/under line for their games this season is set at 8 runs per game. So far this season, 80 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 74.1% of their games. Only 4 games have had over/under lines set lower than 7.5 runs, which is just 3.7% of their games.</p><p>Oakland is sending left-hander JP Sears to the mound today vs. the Giants. He has made 21 starts this year and has a record of 7-8 with an ERA of 4.81. Sears' WHIP for the season is currently 1.29. In his 21 appearances, he has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 6.65 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time Sears took the mound, he gave up seven earned runs in six innings of work and took the loss. Before that outing, he had won three straight starts. Sears has been much better at home this year, with an ERA of 9.11 compared to 4.67 on the road.</p>
<p>As a team, the Athletics are batting just .231 this season, which is 19th in the league. However, they do have the 4th most home runs in the league and have been one of the better slugging teams in the league so far. Overall, they are averaging 4.2 runs per game, but that number jumps to 4.6 runs per game at home. The Athletics are also one of the worst teams in the league in terms of strikeouts.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler have been carrying the Athletics offense of late, with Rooker batting .343 with four homers over his last nine games and Butler hitting .432 over that same stretch. Rooker comes into the game on a six-game hitting streak, and Shea Langeliers has also been swinging a hot bat, as he is on a four-game streak.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Rockies, the Giants closed out the series with a 5-4 win. Leading up to thethe game, they were the heavy favorite at -192. Offensively, the Giants scored their five runs on 13 hits and only hit one home run.</p>

<p>Erik Miller got the start for the Giants but only lasted one inning. He didn't give up a run, but the Rockies hit two doubles off him and he issued a walk. Casey Schmitt picked up the win out of the bullpen, going three innings and giving up just one hit. He also struck out three Rockies.</p><p>The Giants will host the Athletics today with an overall record of 53-55, and they are in 4th place in the NL West. Currently, they trail the Dodgers by 10.5 games in the division. San Francisco heads into today's game on a four-game winning streak, which includes sweeping the Rockies in their four-game series.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 32-22 this season, and they are just under .500 at 21-33 on the road. As the favorite, the Giants are 31-23 this year and 22-32 as the underdog. San Francisco's series record is 17-15-2, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Giants win, they do so by an average of 3.2 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.4 runs per game. They have a run line record of 52-56 overall, and they are 24-30 against the run line at home. They are 28-26 against the run line on the road, and they are 31-23 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants are playing host to the Oakland Athletics today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Giants games this season is 9.0 runs, and their over/under record is 57-48. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 24-18. Overall, 53.7% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Robbie Ray will be making his second start of the season for the Giants, and he'll be facing the A's at home. Ray was solid in his first start, going 5 innings and picking up the win while striking out 8 and only giving up 1 earned run.</p><p>San Francisco's offense is averaging 4.4 runs per game this season, which is 14th in the league. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.6 runs per game, compared to 4.3 on the road. The Giants are 17th in home runs and have a team batting average of .245, which is 11th in the league.</p>

<p>Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman are tied for the team lead with 15 home runs apiece, with Ramos leading the team with 53 RBIs. Chapman is 2nd on the team in RBIs and comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak. Tyler Fitzgerald has been on fire of late, going 15/37 in his last 10 games with seven homers.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 7/30/24