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<p>Looking to win big? The Longhorns and Orange face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Texas is the -10.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Syracuse. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Longhorns Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Longhorns cruised to an 89-43 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Playing at home, Texas was a -43 favorite going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 132, falling short of the 141-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Texas led 33-23 at halftime but really turned it on in the 2nd half, scoring 56 points while holding the Delta Devils to just 20 points.</p><p>Texas put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 64.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 71.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 77.4% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-14 (35.7%) from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Longhorns also connected on 72.2% of their free throws, making 26 of 36 attempts. Tre Johnson and Arthur Kaluma each scored 18 points, with Johnson hitting 3-of-5 threes and Kaluma adding 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</p><p>Despite Texas giving up 43 free-throw attempts, their defense couldn't stop the opposition from shooting 64% from the field, including 77% on two-point shots. The Longhorns also allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% success rate.</p> <p>From the line, Texas's opponent shot 72%, making 26 of 36 free throws. The Longhorns gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Syracuse Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Syracuse moved to 2-0 on the season with a 104-95 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Orange were -12.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 199, well over the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Syracuse trailed 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Penguins 42-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Syracuse put up 104 points in their last game, shooting 50.7% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 22 threes (22.7%).</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% overall and 28.6% from three. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force in the paint, going 8 for 10 from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds, along with 7 assists.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws.</p>

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

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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Here is a look at some of the best MLB sportsbooks that are out there in the industry:

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<p>The Golden Knights and Senators are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators will host the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Senators as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 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 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Senators coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>The Senators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Knights Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights moved to 11-6-2 for the season. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over that line.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. They tied the game just before the second period ended and took the lead in the third, but Utah scored again to force overtime. Brett Howden’s goal at 2:15 in OT secured the win for the Golden Knights.</p><p>Despite 13 giveaways, the Golden Knights managed to find the net four times in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden scored his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev, with 7 goals this season, got Vegas on the board in the second period, followed by Noah Hanifin’s 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. Vegas fired 35 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>On the defensive end, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, and another late in the 3rd period, but were able to hold strong in overtime, securing a 4-3 win. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%, while the defense finished with 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will the Senators Win at Home?</h3><p>Ottawa improved to 8-9-1 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of the Senators’ goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p><p>Adam Gaudette opened the scoring for the Senators, netting his 7th goal of the season in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his own 7th goal, while Tim Stützle added his 6th on an empty net with 2:14 left in the game.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Tim Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk's goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to replicate their performance from their last game, where they allowed zero goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Bisons and Dukes are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -5 vs. Lipscomb.</p><h3>LIPSCOMB BISONS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -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>Will the Lipscomb Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Lipscomb Bisons Records</h3> 

<p>Last season, Lipscomb finished with an 18-11 overall record, going 11-6 in Atlantic Sun play. They were strong at home, posting a 10-2 record with an average scoring margin of +8.1 points per game. On the road, they went 8-9, with a +1.0 scoring margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Bisons were 18-11, including an 11-6 mark in road games. As the favorite, they went 15-5 straight-up and 12-8 ATS. Their average over/under line was 153.2 points, and their games averaged 158.2 points, leading to a 17-12 O/U record.</p><p>Lipscomb's offense was a force last season, averaging 82.1 points per game. They were 54th in possessions per game, with 67.3, and ranked 32nd in field goal percentage at 49%. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, placing them 29th. The Bisons made 9.3 three-pointers per game, ranking 31st, and shot 38% from beyond the arc, ranking 40th. They attempted 24.4 threes per game, ranking 78th. However, they were 255th in free throws made per game, with 12.8.</p> <p>Will Pruitt, who averaged 15.1 points, 3.1 assists, and 6 rebounds per game last season, returns to lead the Bisons. Gyasi Powell, who averaged 9 points, 1.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game, also returns. Both will be key contributors for Lipscomb this season.</p><p>Last season, Lipscomb struggled defensively, allowing 76.5 points per game, which ranked 284th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.5% from three-point range against them, placing Lipscomb 366th in that category. However, they did a good job of limiting free throws, allowing just 13.9 per game, which ranked 26th nationally.</p> <p>The Bisons averaged 6.1 steals per game, ranking 232nd, and they were 166th in blocked shots, with 3.4 per game.</p><h3>Can the Dukes Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Records</h3> 

<p>Duquesne finished last season with a 23-11 overall record, going 14-8 in Atlantic 10 play. At home, they posted a 16-4 mark, winning by an average of 6.2 points per game. On the road, they were 7-7, with a scoring margin of -0.5 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Dukes went 18-16, including an 8-6 record in road games. They were 11-12 ATS when favored and 7-4 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 9-24-1, with their games averaging 136.6 points, compared to an average line of 142.7 points.</p><h3>Duquesne Dukes Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Last season, Duquesne averaged 70.8 points per game, ranking 333rd in possessions per game with 62.5. They shot 43% from the field, placing 277th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50% (262nd). Their two-point shooting was 50% (253rd), and they made 7.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from deep (235th).</p>

<h3>Duquesne Dukes Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<p>Tre Dinkins III and Jahsean Corbett are the top returning players, both averaging 15.4 points per game last season. Dinkins also contributed 3.6 assists per game, while Corbett added 7.8 rebounds per game.</p><p>Last season, Duquesne was one of the better defensive teams in the nation, allowing just 66.0 points per game, which ranked 32nd in the country. They were also 76th in steals, averaging 7.6 per game, and 60th in blocked shots, with 4.3 per contest.</p> <p>Opponents shot 31.1% from three-point range against the Dukes, placing them 145th in the nation in that category. Duquesne also allowed 18.9 free throws per game, ranking 198th.</p>

Lipscomb Bisons vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Explorers and Tritons. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on Ball, and it's hosted by the Tritons at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Get ready to place your bets! La Salle is the -2 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California-San Diego. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -2</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will La Salle Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle picked up a 71-68 win over Drexel on Saturday, November 16th. The Explorers, who were -4 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they did manage to get the win on the road.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 43-31 at halftime but allowed Drexel to score 37 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 28 points themselves. The total points for the game ended at 139, just over the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>La Salle's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they connected on 91.7% of their free throws, going 11-for-12 from the line.</p> <p>Jahlil White led the way, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 19 points, while Jason Drake and Demetrius Lilley each added 18 points. Corey McKeithan contributed 17 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 38.9% from the field.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, hitting 29 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the Explorers allowed 23 two-pointers on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, La Salle's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also limited free-throw damage, with opponents shooting just 4/11 (36%). The Explorers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tritons Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>California-San Diego dropped their recent game to Seattle, losing 84-71 at home. The Tritons were -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Tritons showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Seattle 43-35, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>California-San Diego's offense put up 71 points, shooting 50% from the field in their last game. Their two-point shooting was a strong 58.3%, while they hit just 31.2% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.7% of their shots, going 14 for 19.</p> <p>Maleek Arington led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, and Nordin Kapic contributed 19, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe grabbed 13 rebounds, and DaSean Stevens was perfect from the field, making all 5 of his shots, including 3 for 3 from deep.</p><p>California-San Diego gave up 84 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 50% from the field. The Tritons allowed 21 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California-San Diego's defense held their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The Tritons limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

La Salle Explorers vs California-San Diego Tritons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

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.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Minnesota Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 12-3-3. Minnesota, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p>

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild, finding the net at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with only 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy secured the win for Minnesota, scoring 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, getting the Wild on the board at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came in overtime to secure the win. Both Hartman and Boldy took three shots on goal.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon added two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy's overtime winner. Minnesota had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they gave up came on a power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can Edmonton Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 10-8-2 on the season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, who took an early lead with a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Edmonton led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up, but Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period put the Oilers ahead for good.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd, which came on a power play. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal this year.</p> <p>The Oilers had 10 giveaways but managed to find the net twice in the 1st period and added two more in the 3rd. Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers gave up the first goal of the game at 4:33 into the 2nd period and another at 4:28 into the 3rd. However, they didn’t allow another, helping secure a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

In this season of craziness, the Sunday game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers was surrounded by some uncertainty.

Trent Brown, Las Vegas' Pro Bowl right tackle, has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and so contact tracing had to be done. Therefore, the status of other players, including the four other starting offensive linemen, was put in a little doubt.

The game was moved out of prime time, as the league used the "abundance of caution" rationale. The NFL (and NBC) didn't want to be caught without a Sunday night game if positive tests prevented the game from being played as scheduled. So the kickoff has been moved up to 4:05 PM ET at Allegiant Stadium, the state-of-the-art facility on the Vegas Strip. And the Seattle Seahawks will play the Arizona Cardinals in the night game.

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<strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers -5</strong>
<strong>Las Vegas Raiders +5</strong>

<strong>Over 52 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 52 points -110</strong>

Both of these teams are coming off very impressive efforts. The Buccaneers scored a resounding 38-10 win over the Green Bay Packers, while the Raiders took a 40-32 decision over the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Raiders have had a rather efficient offensive situation going for themselves, and at the root of it is the low-risk quarterbacking of Derek Carr, who has thrown just one interception in 176 attempts. He's well protected, which is why the absence of Brown can be important. But the other guys have been taken off the reserve list - left tackle Kolton Miller, center Rodney Hudson, right guard Gabe Jackson and left guard Denzelle Good. Carr averages 6.9 air yards beyond the line of scrimmage, which places him 26th among NFL quarterbacks.

Jon Gruden has always insisted on running the ball, even if it isn't producing a lot, because he wants the defense committing resources to stopping it. Josh Jacobs is the one and only go-to guy in the backfield, but he is averaging less than four yards per attempt. Interestingly, the Raiders don't run a lot of play action; Carr has only thrown 27 passes off it this season. We wonder how much of that could be effective anyway, as Tampa Bay allows just three yards a carry, best in the NFL.

We know what Tom Brady does, and he has tossed just one interception in his last four games. So already there is a difference between this experience and that which they had with Jameis Winston, who threw 30 picks last year. Mike Evans has been on the receiving end of six of Brady's 14 TD passes. Rob Gronkowski caught his first touchdown as a Buccaneer last week. And Ronald Jones, who a lot of people had questions about, has responded to the challenge of the Bucs having signed Leonard Fournette as he now has 472 rushing yards.

The big difference between these two teams is that Tampa Bay has an honest-to-goodness stop unit. Anyone who had doubts about that saw a litmus test last week against Green Bay, when they held the Packers to 201 total yards and frustrated Aaron Rodgers, holding him to 16 completions in 35 attempts and intercepting him twice. The Bucs are giving up fewer yards per drive than any team in the NFL. And they are in the top ten in the red zone.

We realize that at this point, with Brady aboard, the Bucs are a "public" team and are going to be overpriced more often than not. They are laying points on the road, and that line has been moving upward. But maybe we should consider whether there is such a thing as a "home field advantage" here. The Raiders are in a new home city and in a new ballpark that they don't know too well. And there aren't any fans. On that basis, we're left with the fundamental edges the Bucs possess, which don't give us much hesitation in laying the points.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Penguins. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -4 vs. Monmouth.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -4</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Monmouth Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Monmouth dropped a 70-66 decision to Wichita State on Monday, November 18th. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Hawks kept it close and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Monmouth led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The Hawks showed resilience on the road but couldn’t hold on for the win.</p><p>Monmouth's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 35.3% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 17 attempts, while their two-point shooting stood at 51.2% (21/41). Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 6 of 18, hitting only 33.3% from the line.</p> <p>Corey Washington led the Hawks with 20 points, shooting 46.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc (2/4). Harlond Beverly and Abdi Bashir Jr. each added 15 points, with Beverly shooting 63.6% from the field. Monmouth also got 12 points from Matej Bosnjak, who was perfect from the field (4/4), and Cornelius Robinson III, who shot 85.7% (6/7).</p><p>Monmouth's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They were effective in limiting three-point damage, holding the other team to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Monmouth allowed 22 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 56% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 64%. Monmouth gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances at Home</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State fell 104-95 to Syracuse on Saturday, November 16th. Despite the loss, the Penguins, who were +12.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 199 easily surpassed the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Youngstown State led 38-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 42. Syracuse’s offense took over in the 2nd half, leading to the Penguins’ defeat.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. They connected on just 25.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 31 attempts, but were more effective inside, shooting 58.5% on two-pointers.</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force inside, going 8 for 10 from the field and adding 13 rebounds and 7 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 104 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 51 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Youngstown State held their opponent to 22% shooting, as they made just 5 of 22 three-point attempts. However, the Penguins sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws. Youngstown State also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Blues and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, October 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>The Golden Knights enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blues Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Blues improved to 2-0-0 with a 3-2 comeback win over the Kraken. St. Louis fell behind 2-0 early in the second period, but responded with three unanswered goals to secure the victory.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, the Blues also exceeded the total set at 6 goals. St. Louis didn’t score until 13:42 into the second period, when Jordan Kyrou found the net to start the rally.</p><p>In their 3-2 win over Seattle, the Blues took 25 shots on goal, with Jordan Kyrou scoring twice, his first two goals of the season. Philip Broberg added another goal, his first of the year.</p> <p>All three goals came in the second period, with Kyrou’s first goal at 6:18 and his second at 4:23. Broberg’s goal came at 4:43. Justin Faulk contributed two assists, giving him two for the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed the first two goals of the game, but they held the Kraken scoreless after that, leading to a 3-2 win. Jordan Binnington recorded 30 saves with a 93.8% save percentage, and the Blues' defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Will the Golden Knights Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Golden Knights opened the season with an 8-4 win over the Avalanche. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 12 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0, the Golden Knights tied it up at 11:15 in the first period. Five different players scored for Vegas, with Ivan Barbashev and Victor Olofsson each contributing two goals.</p><p>In their 8-4 win over Colorado, the Golden Knights scored eight times on just 21 shots. Ivan Barbashev netted two goals, including his third of the season at 13:54 in the third period. Victor Olofsson also scored twice, with his second goal coming at 19:46 in the second period.</p> <p>Mark Stone added his second goal of the season at 8:29 in the third period and picked up an assist on Brett Howden's empty-netter at 19:24. Jack Eichel was active with four assists, while Shea Theodore contributed three assists to the effort.</p><p>Vegas' defense struggled early, giving up the first goal just 48 seconds into the game and another at 10:48 of the 1st period. After allowing the Avalanche to close the gap to 3-2 and 5-4, the Golden Knights finally put the game away with three straight goals. Adin Hill made 28 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The defense also recorded 9 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/11/24

We have a very top-heavy field this week for the Valspar Championship. Five players are commanding $10,000 or more salaries and Gary Woodland is knocking on the door at $9,900. Unlike last week at The PLAYERS Championship, the depth of the field just isn’t quite there. That means you’ll be forced to pay a higher price for the second and third-tier guys.

All in all, this looks like a week for the deep divers to have even more of an edge. Even horse for course guys like Adam Hadwin and Jason Kokrak are hovering in the mid-$8000s. That means our task is quite a bit tougher this week.

Per usual, we’ll seek out the value picks that allow you a better opportunity to roster the top players in this week’s look at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook.

<strong>Jason Kokrak ($8,600) – </strong>Even though the price is high, it is really hard to overlook Jason Kokrak this week. He struggled with the flatstick at TPC Sawgrass, which he has done all season long, but he’s going to a course where he feels a lot more comfortable with the putter. Kokrak tied for eighth last year, had a top-10 in 2015, and was in the top 15 in 2014. He’s made all 10 cuts this season and had a run of five top-20 finishes in six weeks snapped with last week’s 47th at the PLAYERS. He’s actually ninth in strokes gained tee-to-green this year, so he’s been swinging it well. Of those in the field this week, only Dustin Johnson, Gary Woodland, and Sergio Garcia rate better in that department than Kokrak.

<strong>Sungjae Im ($7,700) – </strong>Sungjae Im heads into the Valspar with a little bit of rest. He missed the cut last week at TPC Sawgrass. After missing the cut at the Genesis Open, Im had a week off and then opened 70-64 at the Honda Classic before going haywire in the third round. Last week, he was all over the place with an ace, a couple eagles, and two double bogeys. The week prior, he finished third at Bay Hill in the Arnold Palmer. In a field lacking depth like this one, Im is one of the more talented players. His lack of experience may hurt on a tough course like Innisbrook, but it’s hard to argue with the ball-striking ability. This will be his 16th event, so fatigue is a little bit of a worry, but he’s hard to pass up at this price with this field.

<strong>Trey Mullinax ($7,100) – </strong>Length off of the tee can be your friend here at Innisbrook. It helped Trey Mullinax to an eighth-place finish last year at 5-under. He missed the cut in 2017, but did follow up an opening-round 78 with a second-round 69 to get back on track. Four of his last six career rounds have been under par at Innisbrook. He’s struggled with the course on Day One, which is a worry, but last year he cut that 78 down to a 72. He played well at Pebble Beach and TPC Scottsdale earlier in the season, so he does have a couple of solid finishes on his resume. Hopefully he’ll make some putts, which has been his problem, as he’s done well with driving and GIRs, but hasn’t gotten enough birdies to capitalize. We’ll pay the low price for his upside here.

<strong>Jonas Blixt ($6,200) – </strong>Jonas Blixt has been fairly reliable this season. He’s not going to go out and win an event, but rostering him at $6,200 to make room for somebody like DJ, Rahm, or Day makes a lot of sense with the way that this field is set up this week. Blixt has been putting well this season. Perhaps some rest will help the Swede, as this will already be his 12th event of the season, but first since late February. He tied for 22nd in his last trip to Innisbrook back in 2017. His worst round was a 72, which isn’t bad at all on a track like this. He also tied for 22nd in 2016. You can do a lot worse at this point if you’re running low on funds.

<strong>Akshay Bhatia ($6,000) – </strong>The PGA Tour debut for Akshay Bhatia is this week’s Valspar Championship. The 17-year-old from North Carolina is the top-ranked junior player in the country. He’s skipping college to go pro and is knocking on the door of being the nation’s best amateur player, let alone best junior. This is a big stage and he’ll be facing PGA Tour pin placements, but he has all of the tools to move up the ranks and show something special this week.

Free DFS Golf Picks: The 2019 Valspar Championship

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Red Storm face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Red Storm are hosting the game at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Baylor is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152.5 points.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. John's Red Storm +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. JOHN'S RED STORM:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Not only will St. John's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Baylor’s season continued with a dominant 104-41 win over Tarleton State on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Bears entered the game as -31.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Baylor took control early, leading 56-13 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they added 48 points while allowing 28, maintaining their strong defensive performance throughout the game.</p><p>Baylor's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 104 points with a 51.7% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 46.9% of their threes, hitting 15 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%.</p> <p>Jalen Celestine led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Robert O. Wright III dished out 9 assists, and the team recorded 22 assists overall, with 18 offensive rebounds and 27 made free throws at a 75% clip.</p><p>Even though Baylor allowed 41 points from the free-throw line, they still managed to win. The Bears sent their opponents to the line 36 times, where they shot 75%.</p> <p>Baylor also gave up 15 three-pointers, with their opponents shooting 46% from beyond the arc. Overall, they allowed 31 field goals on 60 attempts, a 51% shooting performance.</p><h3>Will the Red Storm Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>St. John’s improved to 4-0 on the season with an 85-71 win over New Mexico on Sunday. The Red Storm, who were -7 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>St. John’s led 40-29 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 42. The total points for the game ended up at 156, just under the O/U line of 162.</p><p>St. John's put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%).</p> <p>The Red Storm grabbed 22 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Mustapha Amzil hit 4 threes, finishing with 16 points. Nelly Junior Joseph was efficient, shooting 8 of 11 for 16 points.</p><p>St. John's gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (30/50).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. John's held the other team to 22% shooting, as they made just 4 of 18 three-point attempts. The Red Storm sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws (65%).</p>

Baylor Bears vs St. John's Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>At 9:45 PM ET, the Athletics and Giants will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Giants are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -213. The Athletics are +179 underdogs, and their money line odds have moved as high as +179.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and NSPCA will be televising this one. Ross Stripling is starting for the Athletics, and he is facing off against Logan Webb. Oakland is 45-64, while the Giants are 53-56 and are 4th in the NL West.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 9:45 ET on Wednesday, July 31st.</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><p>Oakland picked up a 5-2 win over the Giants in the most recent game of this series. The A's offense got off to a fast start, scoring four of their five runs in the first two innings. As for the Giants, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the A's were at +157 on the money line.</p>

<p>JP Sears pitched well for the A's in this one, going seven innings and striking out nine without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Robbie Ray had a rough outing for the Giants, taking the loss.</p>

<p>At the plate, Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker each homered for the A's, while Daz Cameron went 1/2 with two RBIs and a run scored. JJ Bleday also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 12 games. Overall, they are 45-64 and have gone 16-20 against other teams in the AL West. Oakland is on the road today, and they are 19-37 on the road this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Athletics have been good as the favorite, going 9-3, and they are 36-61 as the underdog. Oakland has an overall series record of 13-20-1 this year, and they have won four straight series. This includes having won two straight series on the road.</p><p>When the A's win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of +3.7 runs in those games. But when they lose, they lose by an average of -3.6 runs. Their overall run line record is 57-52, and they are 28-28 on the run line on the road. They are 5-7 on the run line as the favorite and 52-45 as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8 runs is right around the average for Oakland this season, as their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game. The A's have played 54 games with an over/under line higher than 8 runs, going 24-29-1 in those contests. When the line has been set at 8 runs, they have gone 13-13-1.</p><p>Ross Stripling gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Giants on the road. So far this season, he has made 12 starts and has a record of 2-9. Stripling's ERA is 6.02, and he has pitched better on the road, coming in with a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 6.05. At home, his ERA is 9.16. Stripling's WHIP for the season is 1.58, and he is coming off a start in which he gave up two homers and six earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. He did win that outing, though.</p><p>For the season, the Athletics are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been a better team at home, averaging 4.6 runs per game, compared to just 3.8 runs per game on the road. As a team, they are batting just .232, but they do have the 4th most home runs in the league and have the 6th best isolated power mark in the league.</p>

<p>Over the team's last nine games, Brent Rooker has gone 11/35 with four homers and 12 RBIs. This has pushed his season-long batting average to .297, and he is currently on a seven-game hitting streak. For the season, Rooker's 77 RBIs are 4th best in the league, and his 26 homers are the best mark on the team and 6th best in the MLB.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 53-56 overall and 4th in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 10.5 games. So far, they have gone 21-19 in divisional matchups. The Giants are looking to bounce back today, as they are four games below .500 and lost the first game of this series vs. the Athletics.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 32-23 this season compared to 21-33 on the road. As the favorite, San Francisco is 31-24 and 22-32 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 17-15-2, and they are 6-4 across their last ten games.</p><p>When the Giants win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.2 runs. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.4 runs. The Giants have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 52-57 overall. They have been better on the run line on the road (28-26) than at home (24-31), and they have been a better bet as the underdog (31-23) than as the favorite (21-34).</p><p>The San Francisco Giants will be hosting the Oakland Athletics today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Giants have had an over/under record of 57-49 on the season, and their games have had an average combined run total of 9.0. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs this season, their record is 10-13-2. Overall, 31.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs, while 45.9% have had lines set under 8 runs.</p><p>Giants starter Logan Webb finished with a no-decision in his last outing, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work. This outing came against the Dodgers. Before that, he had given up four earned runs in three straight starts. Webb's record for the season is 7-8, and he has an ERA of 3.72. Opposing batters are hitting .265 off Webb this season. The right-hander has made 22 starts, and opponents have a batting average of .265 off him this season. Out of his 22 appearances, Webb has turned in 14 quality starts.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, the Giants are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. This season, they are batting a collective .245, and their team on-base percentage of .316 is 9th in the league. San Francisco's offense has been led by Matt Chapman and Heliot Ramos, who are tied for the team lead with 15 homers. Ramos also leads the team with 53 RBIs, while Chapman is 2nd with 48 RBIs.</p>

<p>Jorge Soler has been hot of late, going 11/20 in his last six games with a home run and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .240 with 12 homers. Heliot Ramos comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .293.</p>

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