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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Cougars. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! Loyola Chicago is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</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>Do the Ramblers Have What it Takes in Honolulu?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago dropped to 8-2 on the season following a narrow 72-71 road loss to Oakland on Sunday. The Ramblers entered the game as -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>Loyola Chicago trailed 33-27 at halftime but rallied in the second half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.8% of their threes (7/22).</p> <p>Miles Rubin was a force inside, going 9/11 from the field and finishing with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Allen Mukeba and Malcolm Christie each added 20 points, with Christie hitting 6 threes at a 40% clip.</p><p>Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers allowed 50% shooting, as their opponents hit 18 of 36 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts. The Ramblers also sent their opponents to the line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 90%. Loyola Chicago allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Cougars Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston dropped to 7-3 on the season after a 74-65 loss to Oregon State on Sunday. The Cougars were +7 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell just short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Charleston trailed 35-26 at halftime but couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 39 points after the break.</p><p>Charleston managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range (6/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 17 of 25 free throws (68%).</p> <p>Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor led the Cougars with 16 points each, with Rataj adding 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, shooting 6/7 from the field for 14 points and contributing 4 assists.</p><p>Charleston’s defense held their opponent to 74 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range, where they allowed 15 made baskets on 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars limited their opponent to 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17, shooting 68%.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>The NBA betting action goes on with a nine-game Friday card, so we are taking a closer look at the Western Conference showdown from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, to get you the best Warriors vs. Grizzlies betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>Golden State and Memphis wrap up their four-game regular-season series, and the Grizzlies look to win it for the second time in three years. The last time they met each other, the Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 116-108 as 2.5-point home underdogs.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Warriors play on the second night of a back-to-back            </h2>



<p>The Golden State Warriors will close down their five-game road trip Monday in Memphis, playing on the second day of a back-to-back set. They visited Washington on Sunday night, looking to get back on the right track.</p>



<p>Golden State has dropped four of its last five contests. Last Friday, the Dubs suffered a 121-110 defeat at the Atlanta Hawks as small 2-point road dogs. Klay Thompson went off for 37 points on 14-for-26 shooting from the field, but the Warriors’ defense was struggling all night long.</p>



<p>Jordan Poole replaced Stephen Curry in the starting lineup, and the 22-year-old Michigan product posted a 24-point, 10-assist double-double against the Hawks. Curry is recovering from a foot injury and won’t be available by the end of the week. The Warriors occupy the No. 3 seed in the West, three games ahead of the No. 4 seed and 3.5 games off the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies.</p>



<h2>The Grizzlies won eight of their last nine contests               </h2>



<p>The Memphis Grizzlies (52-23; 49-26 ATS) extended their winning streak to four games this past Saturday. They trounced the Milwaukee Bucks 127-102 as 1-point home underdogs. The Grizzlies played some lovely stuff on the defensive end and held the reigning champions to 39.8% shooting from the field and 21.9% from beyond the arc.</p>



<p>On the other side of the ball, the Grizzlies committed only eight turnovers and handed out 30 assists. De’Anthony Melton led the charge with 24 points off the bench, while Tyus Jones, who replaced Ja Morant in the starting five, finished with 13 points and ten assists.</p>



<p>Morant is recovering from a knee injury and will probably remain on the shelf for the rest of the regular season. He’s missed the previous four games, and the surging Grizzlies have gone 4-0 straight up and ATS in that span.</p>



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<p><strong>Golden State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games overall</li><li>3-6 ATS in the last nine games against Memphis&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Memphis:</strong></p>



<ul><li>14-3 ATS in the last 17 games at home</li><li>5-1 ATS in the last six games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-golden-state-warriors-vs-memphis-grizzlies-pick">Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies Pick</h2>



<p>Both teams miss their best players, so I have to back the Grizzlies to cover due to their excellent run of form. Also, the Grizzlies have been ridiculous at home lately, going 15-2 SU and 14-3 ATS in their previous 17 showings at FedExForum.</p>



<p>Memphis will probably secure the second-place finish in the West with a victory over the Warriors, who’ll almost certainly remain the No. 3 seed. The Grizzlies will look to shut down the Dubs’ offense after yielding only 107.1 points per 100 possessions over their last five outings (1<sup>st</sup> in the NBA).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Memphis Grizzlies&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<p>The Grizzlies’ defense has done a superb job over the last couple of weeks. Memphis has allowed 103 or fewer points in four of its previous six games overall. Hereof, I’m expecting the Warriors’ offense to struggle in this tough road matchup.</p>



<p>Over their last five showings, the Warriors have scored just 108.7 points per 100 possessions (25<sup>th</sup> in the NBA). The under is 6-3 in their previous nine games at any location, and it is 7-2-1 in the last ten encounters between Golden State and Memphis.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under</strong></p>

Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds, Pick, Prediction 3/28/22

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Wings and Avalanche game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Avalanche hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on TNT. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>With the Avalanche being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Avalanche.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Detroit Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Red Wings have gone 33-22-6 and are currently in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. In conference games, Detroit has gone 17-17 and is in 4th place in the Atlantic Division.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Red Wings have gone 6-4 and have lost two straight games. On the road, Detroit has won three straight games and has gone 15-12-1 this season.</p></p><p>On the season, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 36-25, including going 5-5 over their last ten games. On the road, Detroit has a puck line record of 17-11.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Red Wings have 19 wins by multiple goals and 14 losses by multiple goals. In their last three road games, the team's puck line record is 2-1.</p> <p>Games involving Detroit have an average of 6.7 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.4. In terms of their over/under performance, the Red Wings come in with a record of 34-27-0.</p><p>In their last three road games, Detroit has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Red Wings are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 5th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. So far this year, the Red Wings are 11-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 22-15 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Detroit's current leading scorer is Dylan Larkin. This season, he has 26 goals, which puts him 27th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 28 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche are currently 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.5 shots per game against Colorado. They also are 8th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Alex Lyon comes into the game having made 29 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.741%.</p><h3>Will the Avalanche Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Avalanche have been dominant, going 24-6-0, and they come into this game having won two straight at home. In the Western Conference, Colorado is in 4th place and 3rd in the Central Division.</p>

<p>Overall, the Avalanche have a record of 38-20-5, and they have gone 35-14-5 when favored this season. Over their last ten games, Colorado has gone 6-4, and they are 3-2 in their last five games.</p></p><p>At home, the Avalanche have a puck line record of 19-11 this season and an average scoring margin of +1.7 goals per game. Overall, Colorado has gone 30-33 against the puck line, including a mark of 27-27 when favored.</p>

<p>So far, the Avalanche have won 29 games by multiple goals compared to just nine wins by one goal. In their last 10 games at home, Colorado's puck line record is 6-4, and their average scoring differential as the favorite is +1 goal per contest.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Colorado is 6.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Avalanche come in with an over/under record of 35-26-2.</p><p>The Red Wings are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Avalanche are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. This season, the Avalanche are 24-10 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 11-9 record.</p><p>Colorado's leading goal scorer is Nathan MacKinnon. So far this season, he has 39 goals, placing him 4th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 66 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche are currently 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.5 shots per game against Colorado. They also are 8th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Alexandar Georgiev gets the start and has made 49 starts this season. His record at this point is 31-15, and his save percentage is 0.981%.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/24

<p>With the over/under line set at 42.5 points, the Chiefs and Steelers will face off on Wednesday, December 25th at 1:00 ET. The Chiefs are the road favorite with a money line of -146, while the Steelers' money line sits at +123. The game is being televised on NFLX, and the Chiefs are -2.5 point road favorites. Both teams need to add their records, and this AFC matchup is taking place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 22 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Chiefs Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 14-1 record, the Chiefs have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the AFC West. They are on a 5-game winning streak, including a 27-19 win over the Texans in week 16. Kansas City was favored by 3 points and covered the spread, and the 46 points scored in the game went over the 42.5-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Chiefs rank 6th in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of +5.2 points per game and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 7-8, with their games averaging 42.3 points per game.</p><p>Patrick Mahomes has been consistent over the last three weeks, with passer ratings of 88, 78, and 93 in week 16. Against the Texans, he threw for 260 yards (28/41) and a touchdown without an interception. Xavier Worthy led the team with 7 catches for 65 yards, while Kareem Hunt added 55 rushing yards on 11 carries.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Chiefs rank 8th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage (51%) and are 11th in points per game (23.7). Kansas City is 12th in passing yards per game (225.9) and 15th in rushing (112.9 yards per game).</p><p>In their 27-19 win over the Texans, the Chiefs' defense allowed just 84 rushing yards on 17 attempts. They picked off two passes and held Houston to 2-of-5 on fourth down attempts. The Chiefs gave up 227 yards through the air, with Houston completing 59% of their passes, and two passing touchdowns. Additionally, the Chiefs allowed the Texans to convert on 53.8% of their third down attempts.<p></p>Kansas City's defense put pressure on the quarterback throughout the game, finishing with two sacks and winning the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. Despite allowing a couple of passing touchdowns, the Chiefs' defense played well enough to help secure the win.</p><h3>Will The Steelers Win At Home Over The Chiefs?</h3><p>Despite a two-game losing streak, the Steelers remain 1st in the AFC North with a 10-5 record. After a week 14 win over the Browns, Pittsburgh has dropped two straight, including a 34-17 loss to the Ravens in week 16. The Steelers were 7-point underdogs in that game, and the 51 points scored went over the 44-point line.</p> <p>According to our projections, Pittsburgh has a 47.4% chance of winning the division and a 100% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 12th in our NFL power rankings. The Steelers have a +3.6 scoring margin and are 10-5 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 43.5 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Steelers sit 19th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 23.5 points per game, which ranks 12th in the league. They are 19th in total yards per game, with 324.9, and rank 25th in passing yards, averaging 198.9 per game on 28.7 attempts. On the ground, Pittsburgh is 2nd in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game, with 126.</p> <p>In week 16, Russell Wilson threw for 217 yards (22/33), with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Calvin Austin III led the team with 4 catches for 65 yards, while Jaylen Warren had 48 rushing yards on 12 carries. The Steelers scored 7 points in the 3rd quarter against the Ravens but were shut out in the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Steelers' defense struggled to stop the run in their 34-17 loss to the Ravens, giving up 220 yards on 38 attempts, which is 5.8 yards per attempt. Despite allowing just 198 passing yards, Pittsburgh gave up three passing touchdowns and allowed big plays in the passing game, with the Ravens averaging 8.6 yards per attempt.<p></p>Pittsburgh's defense managed only one sack and allowed the Ravens to convert on 40% of their third downs. The Steelers also struggled to generate consistent pressure, losing the quarterback hit differential by -6 and the tackles for loss differential by -2.</p>

Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bobcats and Falcons game? Catch the action at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH, as the Falcons hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Mid-American conference game currently have the Falcons as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Stroh Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Bowling Green pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Win on the Road?</h3><p>Ohio will be looking to improve their road record, which currently sits at 0-2, when they take on Bowling Green. So far this season, they have gone 7-7, including a 1-1 record in Mid-American Conference games. In their last game, they beat Northern Illinois by a score of 78-66.</p>

<p>Through 14 games, the Bobcats have been the underdog in just one game, and they have gone 6-6 in those contests. Overall, they have been the favorite in 12 games. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone 3-7, and they are 1-4 in their last five.</p><p>Ohio has struggled against the spread this season, going just 4-9. As the underdog, their record vs. the spread is 0-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bobcats' ATS mark is 4-5-1. On the road this year, Ohio is 0-2 vs. the spread and their last 3 road games ATS is 0-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151 is right in line with the average over/under line in Ohio's games this year (150.3). On the season, their over/under record is 6-7. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 148 points.</p><p>The Bobcats' offense wrapped up their last game with 78 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 79.1 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was AJ Clayton with 23 points. Jaylin Hunter also added 20 points for the Bobcats.</p><p>At this time, the Bobcats' defense is positioned 153rd in the country, permitting 71.1 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Bowling Green. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.1%.</p><h3>Can the Falcons Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>At home this season, Bowling Green has been dominant, going 7-2 with an average scoring margin of +9.3 points per game. They have won five straight games at home and are 8-2 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Falcons have a record of 10-4, including a 1-1 mark in Mid-American Conference play. They have been favored in nine of their 14 games this season, going 8-1 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Bowling Green has gone 5-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Falcons have gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Bowling Green is 6-6 and today's over/under line of 151 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.1). So far, 10 of their games have finished with less points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 156 points compared to a season average of 143.4 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Bowling Green offense put up 67 points against Akron. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.6% and made 6 threes. Coming into the game, the Falcons offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 30%. On average, they get up 24 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 14.6 made free-throws.</p><p>The Falcons' defense is presently ranked 102nd nationally, allowing an average of 68.1 points per contest. So far, the Bowling Green defense is giving up an average of 7.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.1 times per game (476th).</p>

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