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<p>At 7:07 PM from the Rogers Centre in Toronto, we have an American League matchup between the Twins and Blue Jays. Joe Ryan is starting for the Twins, and he is facing off against Yusei Kikuchi for the Blue Jays. Coming into Friday's game, the Twins are 22-15, and the Blue Jays are 17-20.</p>

<p>As for the odds, the over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Twins are the slight favorite on the money line at -101. This game can be seen on BSN.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -119</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Friday, May 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mariners, closing out their series with an 11-1 win. After allowing one run to the Mariners in the top of the first, the Twins responded with five runs of their own. Minnesota went on to add another six runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Pablo Lopez put together a good start for the Twins, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He also issued just one walk and struck out 10 Mariners batters. Max Kepler was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Minnesota is 22-15 overall and trails the Guardians by 1.5 games in the AL Central. They are 12-7 against other teams in the division and have won two straight games, and they are 8-2 over their last 10 games overall. The Twins have been really good as the favorite this year, going 18-7, and they are 10-1 as the favorite on the road. Their overall road record is 11-7.</p>

<p>The Twins have won five straight series, and they are 6-4-2 in series this year. When playing on the road, the Twins have won two straight series. They closed out their series vs. the Mariners with three straight wins.</p><p>The Twins have been a solid run line bet overall this season, going 20-17. They have been especially good on the road, going 11-7 against the run line. They have an average run margin of +0.6 runs per game overall, and that number is slightly higher on the road at +0.8 runs per game.</p><p>The Twins have been trending towards the over, with their last three games all surpassing the total. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 19-17. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, they are 4-4 to the over.</p><p>Right-hander Joe Ryan is starting for the Twins today as he faces the Blue Jays on the road. He has made seven starts this season and has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 3.54. In his 40 2/3 innings of work, Ryan has turned in five quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Ryan took the loss vs. the Red Sox, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. He has given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Ryan's WHIP for the season is currently 1.01.</p><p>Minnesota's offense has been one of the league's best home run hitting teams this season, as they are 8th in the league in home runs and have the 3rd best team batting average in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. The Twins have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Ryan Jeffers and Edouard Julien have been the Twins' top power threats this season, with Jeffers leading the team with 8 homers and Julien right behind him with 7. Jeffers is also batting .306 for the season and has gone 6/17 with three homers over his last five games. Max Kepler is also on a tear right now, hitting .500 over his last six games, including two homers.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Phillies, closing out their series with a 5-3 win. After allowing one run to the Phillies in the bottom of the first, the Blue Jays responded with a run of their own. Toronto went on to add another three runs in the 3rd inning.</p>

<p>Chris Bassitt put together a good start for the Blue Jays, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs, and picking up the win. He also issued only two walks and struck out six Phillies batters. Kevin Kiermaier was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with two RBIs.</p><p>Toronto is set to host the Twins today with an overall record of 17-20, which has them 5th in the AL East. Currently, they trail the Orioles by 7.5 games for the top spot in the division. Toronto closed out their series vs. the Phillies with a win and are 5-5 in the division this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 8-7 this season compared to a 9-13 mark on the road. As the favorite, Toronto has gone 13-9 but are just 4-11 as the underdog. So far, they have dropped two straight at home, and their overall series record is 4-6-2 this year.</p><p>Despite a losing record against the run line overall, the Blue Jays have been a good bet at home, where they are 6-9 vs. the run line. They have been especially good vs. the run line as the favorite, going 11-11. The average run differential for the Blue Jays in their wins is +2.9 runs per game, while they are being outscored by an average of -4.6 runs per game in their losses.</p><p>When the Blue Jays have played games with an over/under line of 7.5 this season, the over has hit in three of their seven games. Their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the season is 16-20. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game this season.</p><p>Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Twins at home. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with an ERA of 2.72. Kikuchi's WHIP for the season is 1.16. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had put together back-to-back starts in which he allowed four earned runs. Kikuchi has pitched well at home, with an ERA of 3.0 compared to 2.68 on the road.</p><p>Over the past nine games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gone 13/36 (.361) with six RBIs, but he has just one home run during that stretch. Daulton Varsho leads the Blue Jays with six homers this season, but he is batting just .227 for the season. Varsho is also on a streak of three straight games with at least one strikeout.</p>

<p>Justin Turner and Guerrero Jr. are tied for the team lead with 16 RBIs, and both players have four homers this season. Turner has gone just 6/34 in his last eight games, while Guerrero Jr. has been hot, hitting .364 over his last seven games.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Delta Devils versus the Mean Green? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 122.5 points, and North Texas is favored by -35.5 vs. Mississippi Valley State.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +35.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Mississippi Valley State at +35.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 122.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Delta Devils Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Delta Devils dropped to 0-8 on the season after an 89-52 road loss to Liberty on Saturday. Entering the game as +35 point underdogs, they failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-16 at halftime, Mississippi Valley State scored 36 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The total points for the game were 141, exceeding the O/U line of 124.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Mississippi Valley State managed just 52 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a dismal 18.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 11 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 10 of 15 shots, good for 66.7%.</p> <p>The Delta Devils recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 6 assists in the game. Kaden Metheny led the way with 22 points, shooting 7 of 10 overall and 6 of 9 from three-point range. Brett Decker Jr. added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Donovan Sanders contributed 14 points, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Mississippi Valley State struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Delta Devils allowed 29 made field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 16 threes on 33 attempts, shooting 48%. Mississippi Valley State also sent their opponents to the line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws.</p><h3>Will North Texas Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas fell to 4-3 on the season after a 76-71 road loss to High Point on Friday. The Mean Green were slight favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 31-28 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 40. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the over/under line of 128.</p><p>North Texas put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 50% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-14, while struggling inside, shooting just 39.5% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, hitting 22 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Latrell Jossell led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes, while Brenen Lorient added 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting. Kimani Hamilton contributed 19 points and 6 rebounds, and D'Maurian Williams chipped in 17 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>North Texas gave up 76 points in this one, with their opponent shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 20 made field goals on 45 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the Mean Green allowed 12 made shots on 20 attempts (60%). From beyond the arc, their opponent went 8/25, good for 32% shooting.</p>

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs North Texas Mean Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

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

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

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

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

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

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 5/13/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Friars and Blue Demons game? Catch the action at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Blue Demons hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on FS1. The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with DePaul being favored by -2 at home against Providence.</p><h3>PROVIDENCE FRIARS VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons -2</p><p>This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Blue Demons.</li><li>Not only will DePaul pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Friars Stand a Chance in Chicago?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Providence fell to 6-4 on the season after a 69-63 loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Friars were -2 favorites going into the game, but they not only lost straight up, they also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Providence led 35-28 at halftime but were outscored 41-28 in the second half. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Providence's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 20 threes for a 25% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 43.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. Their two-point shooting was solid at 54.1% (20/37).</p> <p>Sebastian Thomas led the Friars with 19 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes and adding 4 assists. Jaden House and Bensley Joseph each contributed 18 points, with Joseph also shooting 53.8% from the field.</p><p>Providence's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 42% from the field with 26 made baskets on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the other team shot 45%, hitting 21 of 46 shots. They also made 5 of 15 three-pointers, shooting 33%. At the free-throw line, they went 12 for 19, which is 63%. Providence allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Blue Demons Chances at Home</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 7-1 after a 76-62 loss to Texas Tech on Wednesday. The Blue Demons, who were +13.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 38-37 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 38.</p><p>DePaul's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field. They connected on 11 of 35 three-point attempts, hitting just 31.4%, but their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%.</p> <p>Chance McMillian led the way with 22 points, while Darrion Williams added 20. Jacob Meyer hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points in 18 minutes, and JJ Traynor was 5 of 6 from the field, contributing 11 points.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Blue Demons allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, going 24/41 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul held their opponent to 5/17 shooting, or 29%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 attempts for a 76% free-throw percentage.</p>

Providence Friars vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

<p>Notre Dame enters this week seven non-conference matchup with a 4-1 record, and they are the heavy favorite at -23.5 points over Stanford. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame. The over/under line is currently 45.5 points. You can catch this one on NBC. Stanford comes in with a 2-3 record for the season.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Notre Dame Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have the Notre Dame Fighting Irish winning this one by a score of 33 to 15</li><li>Even though we like the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win, our ATS pick is to take the Stanford Cardinal at +23.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Stanford Cardinal Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Stanford enters Week 7 against Notre Dame with a 2-3 record, and they rank 83rd in our power rankings. Their chance of becoming bowl-eligible is just 10.5%. On the road, they are 1-1, while they’ve gone 0-2 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Stanford’s average scoring margin is -4.2 points per game, and they are 2-2 against the spread. They’ve been the underdog in all five games this season, and their over/under record is 1-3, with an average line of 55.6 points.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 45.5 points. Stanford’s games have averaged 50.2 points, with four games featuring higher lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Stanford’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 112th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. They are averaging 23 points per game, placing them 75th nationally, and converting 38.2% of their third-down attempts. Their rushing attack ranks 75th, with 155.8 yards per game.</p> <p>Ashton Daniels leads the passing game with 633 yards, but he has thrown six interceptions compared to five touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 67. Stanford ranks 104th in passing yards per game. Elic Ayomanor has 317 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season.</p><p>Stanford’s defense, ranked 53rd nationally, is giving up 27.2 points per game this season. In their recent 31-7 loss to Virginia Tech, they allowed 31 points, surrendering 337 total yards, including 136 rushing yards on 36 attempts and 201 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 90 rushing yards per game against Stanford, ranking them 14th in the nation. However, the Cardinal’s pass defense has struggled, allowing 270.4 passing yards per game, ranking 149th, with a 105.1 passer rating and a 64.6% completion rate.</p><h3>Are The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Notre Dame enters Week 7 against Stanford with a 4-1 record, ranked 7th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 49% shot at making the CFB playoff. At home, they are 2-1, while they’ve gone 2-0 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Fighting Irish are 3-2 against the spread, with a +19.8 average scoring margin. They are 2-0 ATS on the road and 1-2 at home. As the favorite, they’ve gone 2-2 ATS this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 45.5 points. Notre Dame’s games have averaged 45 points, with an average line of 46. Their over/under record is 2-3, with three games having higher lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Notre Dame’s offense is averaging 32.4 points per game, placing them 34th in the nation heading into week 7. They are ranked 48th in our offensive power rankings. The strength of their offense lies in their running game, with 215 rushing yards per game, ranking 31st nationally.</p> <p>Jeremiyah Love leads the team with 373 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Quarterback Riley Leonard has thrown for 750 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 82.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 8th nationally by allowing just 12.6 points per game. They’ve held opponents to 161 passing yards per game, which ranks 21st, and quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of only 56.2 against them, the 6th-lowest in the country. Additionally, opposing QBs have completed just 46.6% of their passes, the 4th-lowest completion rate in college football.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Louisville, Notre Dame’s defense gave up 24 points but still secured a 31-24 win. They allowed 462 total yards, including 329 passing yards, but also forced an interception. Louisville ran the ball 33 times for 133 yards against Notre Dame’s defense.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Betting on today's Raiders and Huskies game? Catch the action at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on NESN. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Northeastern is favored by -7.5 against Colgate in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northeastern Huskies -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Matthews Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Northeastern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Colgate Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Raiders dropped to 1-7 on the season after a tough 84-57 home loss to Cornell on Wednesday. Colgate entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 153 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Colgate found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 54-32 at halftime. They managed to tighten up defensively in the second half, allowing just 30 points, but their offense continued to struggle, putting up only 25 points after the break.</p><p>Colgate's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 25% of their threes (5/20) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. Overall, they shot 42.9% from the field, with a 52.8% mark on two-point attempts. The Raiders managed only 7 offensive rebounds and 14 assists in the game.</p> <p>Nazir Williams led the way with 22 points, shooting 69.2% from the field and 60% from three-point range (3/5). Cooper Noard added 19 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes (62.5%). Sam Wright and Guy Ragland Jr. were both efficient, shooting over 80% from the field.</p><p>Even with Colgate giving up 84 points, the Raiders held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, including 25% from beyond the arc, where they connected on just 5 of 20 attempts. Colgate also limited their trips to the free-throw line, where they shot 80% on 5 attempts.</p> <p>Colgate allowed 19 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 52% shooting rate. They also gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Huskies Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Northeastern improved to 6-3 on the season with an 82-68 win over La Salle on Tuesday. The Huskies, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 150, just over the pre-game O/U line of 148.</p> <p>After leading 31-27 at halftime, Northeastern pulled away by scoring 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The Huskies’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their win.</p><p>Northeastern's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points and shooting 52.4% from the field. They connected on 42.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 19 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 58.7%.</p> <p>Corey McKeithan led the way with 21 points, knocking down 5 of 8 from beyond the arc. Rashad King was also efficient, shooting 75% overall and adding 7 assists to go with his 16 points.</p><p>Even though Northeastern gave up 68 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 52% from the field, with 33 made baskets on 63 attempts. The Huskies struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponent hit 56% of those, going 25/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northeastern's defense allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 for 72%. The Huskies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs Northeastern Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

<p>The Bruins and Bulldogs are set to face off at 4:00 ET on FOX. The Bulldogs will host the game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -4.5 at home against UCLA.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Gonzaga Bulldogs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GONZAGA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Gonzaga pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bruins Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>UCLA’s season record now stands at 10-2 after a narrow 76-74 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Bruins, who were favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>UCLA led 40-32 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 44 points while scoring 34. This home loss marks a setback for the Bruins as they look to regroup moving forward.</p><p>UCLA's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 18 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 59.1% of their 22 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler Bilodeau led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 64.3% overall. Ian Jackson added 24 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, while Sebastian Mack contributed 22 points, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UCLA's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who hit 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 22 times, making 13 of those for a 59% success rate. UCLA gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win at Intuit Dome?</h3><p>Gonzaga improved to 9-3 on the season with an 86-65 home win over Bucknell on Saturday, December 21st. Despite being heavy -34 favorites, the Bulldogs didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 151 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 38-27 at halftime, Gonzaga scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. Though they secured the win, the Bulldogs didn’t meet expectations as they allowed Bucknell to keep the game closer than anticipated.</p><p>Gonzaga put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%. They hit 61.1% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.3% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes in the game.</p> <p>The Bulldogs dished out 21 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Graham Ike led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field. Nolan Hickman and Josh Bascoe each added 14 points, with Hickman hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Gonzaga's defense gave up 65 points, with their opponent shooting 47% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 34 field goals on 71 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Gonzaga's defense struggled, giving up 22 two-point field goals on 36 attempts (61%). From three-point range, their opponent hit 12 of 35 shots (34%).</p>

UCLA Bruins vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bears and Vikings game? Catch the action at Viking Pavilion in Portland, OR, as the Vikings hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. Northern Colorado is favored by -2.5 in this Big Sky conference contest against Portland State. The game's over/under currently sits at 153 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viking Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Coming off an 87-71 win over Montana, the Northern Colorado Bears will be looking for their third straight win when they take on Portland State. So far this season, the Bears have gone 15-9, including an 8-3 record in Big Sky Conference play.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Northern Colorado has gone 10-3, and they are favored by 2.5 points in this one. On the road, the Bears have gone 5-6 this season, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Northern Colorado has gone just 4-8-1 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bears have a mark of 4-5-1 vs. the spread. On the road this year, they are 7-4 ATS and have gone 6-4 over their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line in Northern Colorado's games this season (151.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points compared to their average over/under record of 15-7 this season.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Northern Colorado offense ended with 87 points against Montana. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 61.5% and made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Bears was Dejour Reaves with 25 points, while Saint Thomas also chipped in with 23 points.</p><p>Facing Portland State, Northern Colorado aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.8 points allowed per game (286th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.2 threes per game vs. Portland State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.5%.</p><h3>Will Portland State Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Portland State is 7-2 at home this season, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games in their own building. The Vikings are 14-11 overall, and they have lost three straight games.</p>

<p>For the year, Portland State is 6-6 when listed as the underdog. They are 5-7 in Big Sky Conference action, and they have gone 9-4 in non-conference games.</p><p>Portland State has an ATS record of 11-12 this season and they are 4-5 vs. the spread at home. As the underdog, the Vikings have gone 8-4 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 games as the underdog have resulted in a 6-4 ATS mark. Over their last 3 games at home, Portland State is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Portland State games is 10-13 and today's line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line of 145.4 in their games. However, over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points and their over/under record in those games is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Portland State offense concluded with only 65 points against Idaho State. Throughout the game, they made 7/14 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 50%. Bobby Harvey was the leading scorer for the Vikings, putting up 17 points. In addition, Kaelen Allen contributed 13 points.</p><p>The Vikings' defense is presently ranked 151st nationally, allowing an average of 71.5 points per contest. Portland State's three-point defense is currently 112nd in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.6% of their shots vs. Portland State.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Portland State Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

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.
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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

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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Even though we are desperately hoping for things to go right during the COVID pandemic, it was nice to see something go left this past weekend. That something was the NASCAR Cup Series with its return race at Darlington. Kevin Harvick, who was the top pick from our write-up on the Darlington Raceway 400 was the winner. Let’s see if we can go that with the Xfinity Series this time around for the Toyota 200.

The Xfinity Series makes its return with some Tuesday night racing in Darlington, South Carolina, as long as Mother Nature approves. Rain is in the forecast throughout the week, but the hope is that racing can be completed.

The timing makes sense for Kyle Busch to make a stop on the Xfinity Series circuit. Busch failed pre-race inspection and had to start at the back of the pack for the Cup Series race on Sunday and never really looked all that comfortable en route to finishing 26th. Some extra laps around the track seem like a pretty good idea.

He’s the overwhelming favorite this week, which he would be anyway, but it certainly doesn’t hurt that he was able to get behind the wheel and get some reps in. He’s -135 with the next closest driver listed at +625.

Let’s check out the odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> for the Toyota 200 and then figure out how we want to bet this one:
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<td width="295">Kyle Busch</td>
<td width="295">-135</td>
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<td width="295">Chase Briscoe</td>
<td width="295">+625</td>
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<td width="295">Harrison Burton</td>
<td width="295">+880</td>
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<td width="295">Justin Allgaier</td>
<td width="295">+1320</td>
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<td width="295">Brandon Jones</td>
<td width="295">+1320</td>
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<td width="295">Noah Gragson</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295">Ross Chastain</td>
<td width="295">+1760</td>
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<td width="295">Austin Cindric</td>
<td width="295">+1760</td>
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<td width="295">Daniel Hemric</td>
<td width="295">+2750</td>
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<td width="295">Riley Herbst</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Field (any other driver)</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Sieg</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
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<td width="295">Michael Annett</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
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<td width="295">Justin Haley</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
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<td width="295">Anthony Alfredo</td>
<td width="295">+33000</td>
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<td width="295">Myatt Snider</td>
<td width="295">+55000</td>
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<td width="295">Joe Graf Jr</td>
<td width="295">+200000</td>
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<td width="295">Timmy Hill</td>
<td width="295">+200000</td>
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Starting positions were randomly drawn and Noah Gragson and Michael Annett get to start in the front row. Kyle Busch starts 26th, so he’ll have some ground to make up in order to cash at -135. Harrison Burton, the third favorite on the board, starts 12th. Chase Briscoe, the second favorite, also starts in the sixth row in 11th. There are 39 cars in the race and only nine are Toyotas for the Toyota 200.

February and early March were a little crazy, so I was a tad bit lax in my responsibilities to cover the Xfinity Series. Four races took place before the world went to hell and everything shut down. The race winners were Gragson, Briscoe, Burton, and Brandon Jones. Gragson won Stage 2 at Phoenix as well. Briscoe had another top-five finish at Daytona to go with his win at Las Vegas. Burton finished in the top five in all four races, finishing first at Fontana and second at Daytona and Phoenix. Jones led the most laps and won both stages at California before finishing 30th. He won the next week at Phoenix.

Justin Allgaier sits ninth in points, but had three stage wins before the abrupt halt to the year. He hasn’t finished higher than eighth this season. Austin Cindric, Ryan Sieg, and Justin Haley all had at least two top-five finishes in the first four races. Rookie Riley Herbst was second at Auto Club.

Now that you’re caught up, we can break this one down. The Lady in Black is a 1.366-mile oval with a big loopy curve at one end and a tighter, sharper curve at the other. Up until 2015, the Xfinity Series stop at Darlington was in the spring, but it moved to late summer when the schedule was changed around. This is going to be an extremely tough race for the drivers and the teams.

Assuming this one goes off as scheduled, it will be a night race. There are not many of those in the Xfinity Series. The drivers and the teams also have to navigate the very different ends of the track while not having practice or qualifying. We saw that play a big role in the Cup Series race and could see it play a big role here, too.

So, what do we do here? The reality is that Kyle Busch probably wins, but why bet him at -135 with so many unknowns and variables in this race. The chances of one of the other drivers taking him out seem a lot higher than usual.  If you ever wanted to take a long shot gamble in an Xfinity Series race, this is probably it.

There are some good drivers at bigger prices that are on my radar this week. One of them is Daniel Hemric at +2750. In 69 career races, Hemric has 40 top-10 finishes, but has never won. He didn’t run all of last year in the Xfinity Series. Now he is with a pretty good team in JR Motorsports. It hasn’t worked out to this point, but this is the type of time to take a guy like him. He’s an experienced driver that had 16 top-five finishes in 2018.

Austin Cindric is a guy to watch overall in the Xfinity Series and his price looks a bit high here at +1760. He is a great bet on road courses. Though this race isn’t, it will have some road course feel to it with everybody trying to get back in the swing of things and probably some tight, awkward racing. Cindric actually has six top-three finishes over his last 11 races dating back to last season. The 21-year-old has excellent backing with Team Penske and equipment could matter a lot here.

I’d be very careful with this race. The Cup Series was unpredictable enough, but this one could go a couple different ways. It could be controlled chaos or it could be a dominant win for Kyle Busch. I’ll look for option #1 and back Hemric and Cindric with some low-risk, high-reward wagers.

The Toyota 200 at Darlington Raceway will be on FS1 on Tuesday May 19 at 8 p.m. ET.

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<p>The Seahawks are favored on the road with a money line of -188 as they take on the Bears at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th. The Bears' money line odds are +157, and the point spread has the Seahawks -3.5. The over/under line is set at 43 points. This week 17 NFC matchup is being televised by AMZN.</p><h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 19 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the Seahawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bears at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Seattle heads into week 17 looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 30-13 loss to the Packers in week 15 and a 27-24 loss to the Vikings in week 16. The Seahawks are now 8-7, putting them 2nd in the NFC West and 9th in the conference. Our projections give them an 18.6% chance of making the playoffs and the same odds of winning the division.</p> <p>Seattle currently ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings and has a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game. Against the spread, they are 6-8-1 this season, with a 5-6 record as underdogs and a 1-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.6) and 14th in yards per game (336.4). Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 6th in pass attempts and 4th in passing yards per game. However, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 22nd in the league, converting 36.6% of their attempts, but they are 5th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Geno Smith threw for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions against the Vikings. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 8 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III had 8 carries for 31 yards. Seattle scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 in the 4th but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 10 attempts.</p><p>In their 27-24 loss to the Vikings, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled on third downs, allowing a 25% conversion rate. Despite holding Minnesota to 81 yards rushing on 24 attempts, Seattle gave up 217 yards through the air. The Seahawks did have three sacks and limited the Vikings to a 3.4 yards per attempt rushing average.<p></p>Seattle's defense gave up 298 total yards and allowed the Vikings to convert 37.1% of their third downs. The Seahawks also allowed two more tackles for loss and lost the QB hit differential in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bears Going Win In At Upset At Soldier Field</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, which includes a 34-17 home loss to the Lions in week 16. This dropped Chicago to 4-11 on the season, and they now sit 22nd in our power rankings. The Bears are 4th in the NFC North and 14th in the conference, with their playoff chances at 0.0%.</p> <p>Chicago is 7-7-1 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their average scoring margin this season is -3.9 points per game. The Bears’ O/U record is 6-9, with their games averaging 41.7 points compared to an O/U line of 43.2.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.9 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. They are 31st in total yards, with 294.5 per game, and 27th in passing yards, averaging 191.3 per game, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 25th in rushing yards per game, with 103.2, on 25.5 attempts per game. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 31.7% of the time, but they are 4th in the league in red zone conversion percentage, scoring on 45.7% of their trips.</p> <p>Caleb Williams has been playing well, throwing for 334 yards (26/40) and 2 touchdowns in week 16, without an interception. Keenan Allen had 9 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Lions. Williams also led the team in rushing, with 34 yards on 6 carries.</p><p>In their 34-17 loss to the Lions, the Bears' defense struggled to get off the field, as the Lions converted 58.3% of their third down attempts. Chicago allowed 329 passing yards on 23 completions, with Detroit averaging 10.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Bears' defense managed just one sack and allowed three passing touchdowns.<p></p>On the ground, the Bears gave up 146 rushing yards to the Lions on 32 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Chicago's defense allowed Detroit to finish with 475 total yards in the game.</p>

Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Buckeyes and Terrapins face off at 6:30 ET on BTN. The Terrapins are hosting the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 147 points, with Maryland being favored by -4 at home against Ohio State.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins -4</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Not only will Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Ohio State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Ohio State’s season record dropped to 7-1 after a 91-90 home loss to Pittsburgh on Friday. The Buckeyes, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 181, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Ohio State led 48-39 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 38. Their inability to maintain their first-half momentum was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Ohio State put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field and hitting 55% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they dished out 20 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 28 points, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range. Bruce Thornton added 24 points and 9 assists, shooting 60% from deep. Micah Parrish was perfect from three, hitting all 4 of his attempts and finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Ohio State's defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio State allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, a 55% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 19 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Terrapins Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 7-1 on the season with a dominant 96-58 home win over Alcorn State on Sunday. The Terrapins, who entered the game as -33 favorites, not only covered the spread but also saw the total points exceed the 138.5 O/U line, finishing at 154.</p> <p>Maryland took control early, leading 48-31 at halftime, and maintained their momentum by scoring another 48 points in the second half while holding Alcorn State to just 27 points.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 96 points with a 57.1% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 47.8% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%.</p> <p>The Terrapins also excelled at the free-throw line, making 87.5% of their attempts. They dished out 25 assists, with Derik Queen contributing 4 assists and 9 rebounds to go along with his team-high 20 points.</p><p>Maryland's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 58 points while the opposing team shot 57% from the field, including 63% on two-pointers (21/33). The Terrapins also gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposition went 21/24, hitting 87% of their attempts. Maryland allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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