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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Demons. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Demons at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA. Get ready to place your bets! Nicholls is favored by -1.5 in this Southland conference matchup the against Northwestern State. The over/under for the game is set at 141.5 points.</p><h3>NICHOLLS COLONELS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Demons.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Nicholls Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>On the season, Nicholls State has gone 16-13, and they are 11-5 in Southland Conference play. On the road, the Colonels are 6-10, and they come into this game off of a 83-62 loss to McNeese State. Over their last ten road games, they have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, Nicholls State has been favored in 11 games, going 9-2 in those matchups. The Colonels' average scoring margin on the road is -7.4, while their average scoring margin at home is +1.9. So far, they are 7-3 at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Nicholls has gone 7-4 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Colonels are 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road this year, Nicholls has an ATS mark of 9-7 and over their last 3 road games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread. Overall, the Colonels are 15-11 ATS this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Nicholls' games this season (144.3). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 157 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Nicholls offense tallied 62 points in a matchup against McNeese State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 35.1%, and they made 9 threes. The team's scoring leader is Jamal West Jr., who holds an average of 14 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Diante Smith is averaging 15.4 points per game this season.</p><p>Currently, the Colonels' defense holds the 250th rank in the nation, allowing 75.2 points per game. In today's game vs. Northwestern State, the Nicholls defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Nicholls made 21 free-throws vs. the Colonels.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Demons?</h3><p>Northwestern State has been the underdog in 22 of their 29 games this season, and they have a record of 3-19 in those games. At home, the Demons are 4-6 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Coming off an 86-73 win over Houston Christian, Northwestern State is 9-20 overall this season. So far, they have gone 7-8 in Southland Conference games.</p><p>Northwestern State has an ATS record of 14-12 this season. As the underdog, their record vs. the spread is 10-12. At home, they have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Northwestern State games have an over/under record of 14-12 this season. Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (146.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points compared to their season average of 145.1 points per game.</p><p>Northwestern State's offense had a good outing, putting up 86 points against Houston Christian. They achieved a 57.6% field goal percentage and went 10/14 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Demons hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 267th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 321st in terms of percentage and 260th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northwestern State defense is giving up an average of 76.2 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.5 threes per game vs. Nicholls. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.0%.</p>

Nicholls Colonels vs Northwestern State Demons Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Broncos? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and the Broncos are favored to win at home vs. the Bulldogs.</p><h3>YALE BULLDOGS VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leavey Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Santa Clara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Yale has a 7-6 record heading into today's game. When playing away, they have a 3-5 record, while at home they are 2-1. Up until today's game, Yale has a 4-7 record against the spread this season. When playing away, the Bulldogs are 3-5 vs. the spread, while they are 1-2 at home ATS.</p><p>So far, Yale's games have averaged 142.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 142.1 points. When assessing the Bulldogs' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-2, with their games averaging 135 points per game.</p><p>Most recently, the Yale offense finished with just 60 points vs. Kansas. For the game, they hit 8/21 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 42.6%. On the offensive front, the Bulldogs have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 156th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 111st in terms of percentage and 240th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Yale's defense has been playing well, ranking 87th nationally, with 67.6 points allowed per game. Against Kansas in their most recent game, the Yale defense gave up a total of 75 points while allowing Kansas to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Yale Bulldogs, who are set to face the Broncos, have a 9-5 record. So far this season, all of the Broncos' games have been played on the road. As of now, Santa Clara has a 4-8 record against the spread heading into today's game. In their last ten games this season, Santa Clara is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Santa Clara's games have averaged 147.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 150.3 points. The Broncos have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 155 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>The Santa Clara offense is coming off a game where they scored 81 points against Duquesne. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.1% and connected on 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Adama Bal, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15.7, while Carlos Marshall Jr also maintains a PPG average of 15.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Santa Clara is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.9 points per game. Santa Clara's three-point defense is currently 138th in the country at 7.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.3% of their shots vs. Santa Clara.</p>

Yale Bulldogs vs Santa Clara Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Bobcats and Bearkats game? Catch the action at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, TX, as the Bearkats hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 134 points, and the Bearkats are favored to win at home vs. the Bobcats.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston State Bearkats -4</p><p>This game will be played at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Bearkats.</li><li>Not only will Sam Houston State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bobcats Chances on the Road</h3><p>Texas State is getting ready for their 10th game of the season and currently have a 4-5 overall record. In their previous ten games on the road, including last year, Texas State has a record of 5-5. Heading into today's game, Texas State has a 4-4 record against the spread this season. On the road, they are 3-2 ATS, and in their last ten road games, they have a solid 7-3 ATS record.</p><p>Texas State's games have, on average, featured 135 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 136.5 points so far. In the Bobcats' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 136 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>The Texas State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 58 points vs. Texas. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.4% while connecting on 3 threes. Leading Texas State in scoring vs. Texas was Dylan Dawson with his 15 points. Brandon Love also added 14 points for the Bobcats.</p><p>So far, the Bobcats' defense is ranked 113rd in the country at 69.4 points per contest. So far, the Texas State defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.1 times per game (564th).</p><h3>Can the Bearkats Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Sam Houston State comes into today's game against Texas State with a season record of 6-5. In their last five home games, which includes last year, Sam Houston State has a 4-1 record. As of now, Sam Houston State stands at 4-4 ATS going into their game against Texas State. In their previous five games, the team has a 1-3 record vs. the spread.</p><p>After 11 games, Sam Houston State has an over/under record of 6-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 145.1 points per game so far. When assessing the Bearkats' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-2, with their games averaging 138 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Sam Houston State offense put up just 60 points vs. the Missouri State Bears. Overall, they are now averaging 72.7 points per game which is 256th in the country. Offensively, the Bearkats hold a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, placing them 391st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 273rd in terms of percentage and 172nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Bearkats' defense holds the 148th rank in the nation, allowing 71.6 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. Texas State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.2%.</p>

Texas State Bobcats vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/23

<p>ESPN will be covering this week five matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats and the Oklahoma State Cowboys, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Wildcats are the -5.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently sitting at 54.5 points. Both teams enter the game with a 3-1 record for the season.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bill Snyder Family Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Kansas State Wildcats winning this one by a score of 35 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the Kansas State Wildcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -5.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oklahoma State Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Oklahoma State is looking to bounce back after a 22-19 loss to Utah. The Cowboys, who were +1 point underdogs, not only fell short of the win but also failed to cover the spread. The game's over/under was set at 53.5 points, but the combined score was just 41 points, resulting in an under. Oklahoma State is now 3-1 for the season.</p><p></p><p>Utah took an early 3-0 lead, but the Cowboys fell further behind, trailing 10-0 at halftime. Oklahoma State added a field goal in the third quarter and then outscored Utah 16-9 in the fourth, but it wasn't enough to come out on top.</p><p>Oklahoma State's offense will be looking to bounce back after their 285-yard performance in their last game. The Cowboys were held to just 48 rushing yards on 15 attempts, forcing them to rely heavily on the passing game. Alan Bowman threw for 206 yards, completing 48.5% of his passes and finishing with a passer rating of 63.45. Bowman connected for two touchdowns but also threw two interceptions.</p> <p>De'Zhaun Stribling was the leading receiver for the Cowboys, with three receptions for 50 yards. Ollie Gordon II led the team in rushing with 42 yards on 11 carries.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense will be looking to tighten up after giving up 457 total yards in their last game. The Cowboys allowed 250 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, while also giving up 207 yards through the air on 17 completions. Despite these numbers, Oklahoma State's defense did come up with two interceptions in the game.</p><h3>Are The Kansas State Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Kansas State is looking to rebound after a 38-9 road loss to BYU. The Wildcats, who were -7.5 point favorites, not only lost outright but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 47 points fell just short of the over/under line of 49.5 points. This was Kansas State's first loss of the season, and they are now 3-1 overall.</p><p></p><p>The Wildcats got off to a good start, taking a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. However, BYU outscored them 17-3 in the second quarter, and Kansas State trailed 17-6 at halftime. The Wildcats added a field goal in the third quarter, but BYU's 14 points extended their lead to 31-9, and Kansas State was unable to score in the fourth quarter.</p><p>In their 38-9 loss to BYU, Kansas State's offense put up 367 total yards, with 228 yards coming on the ground. The Wildcats moved the chains 17 times but struggled in the passing game, with just 139 yards through the air. Avery Johnson completed 15 of 28 passes for 130 yards, while also throwing two interceptions and finishing with a passer rating of 36.31.</p> 
<p>DJ Giddens led the rushing attack with 93 yards on 19 carries, while Jayce Brown was the top receiver, catching four passes for 51 yards.</p><p>Kansas State's defense will be looking to rebound after giving up 319 total yards in their last game. The Wildcats were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 170 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. In the passing game, they gave up 149 yards on 15 completions, but they managed to limit BYU to just 14 first downs.</p>

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24