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<p>The Sabres and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on TNT. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Maple Leafs to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Buffalo as Away Dogs</h3><p><p>Buffalo comes into this game with an overall record of 29-29-4, which has them sitting in 6th place in the Atlantic Division and 13th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Sabres have gone 15-12-3 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 6-4 and they have won two straight games when they have been the favorite. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Sabres have gone 17-20 this year.</p></p><p>Buffalo enters the game with an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game. So far this season, the Sabres have 20 losses by more than one goal compared to 10 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>On the road, the Sabres have a puck line record of 19-11, and their average scoring margin away from home is at 0 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Buffalo has a puck line record of 7-3.</p> <p>For the season, Buffalo's games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Sabres have an over/under record of 25-35-2.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Buffalo has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Sabres come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 23rd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Sabres offense is 27th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 15th in the NHL.</p><p>Buffalo's current leading scorer is JJ Peterka. This season, he has 20 goals, which puts him 66th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 18 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Maple Leafs head into the game ranked 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.7 shots per game against Toronto. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 35 games in this season. His current record is 19-16, and his save percentage stands at 0.796%.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 17-12-2, and when favored, they have a record of 30-14-7. In the Atlantic Division, Toronto is in 3rd place, and in the Eastern Conference, they are in 5th place. Over their last ten games, the Maple Leafs have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>So far this season, Toronto has accumulated 78 points, and their overall record is 35-18-8. Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Maple Leafs have gone 12-18, and they have been favored in 51 of their 61 games. Over their last five games, Toronto has gone 3-2.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of just 10-21, and their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game. Overall, Toronto has gone 22-39 against the puck line, and they have 19 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>So far, the Maple Leafs' puck line record as the favorite is 15-36, and they have dropped their last two games against the puck line. In their last ten games at home, Toronto has gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Toronto's games have finished with an average of 6.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Maple Leafs have an over/under record of 33-26-2.</p><p>Buffalo has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 4th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. The Toronto offense is ranked 7th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 13th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Toronto's offense is Auston Matthews. Coming into the game he has 53 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 26 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs come into the season ranked 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Toronto. For the season, they are ranked 6th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Samsonov gets the start and has made 28 starts this season. His record at this point is 15-5, and his save percentage is 0.62%.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/24

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The 2021 College Football season is finally here, and Week 1 brings plenty of exciting matchups around the country, so here’s the best Bowling Green vs. Tennessee betting pick, as the Volunteers host the Falcons on Thursday, September 2.&nbsp;</p>



<p>These two non-conference foes meet for the second time, and the Vols had no mercy in their previous encounter with the Falcons in 2015. They beat Bowling Green as 22-point home favorites, 59-30, and the Vols are massive favorites once more, according to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.</p>



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<p>The Bowling Falcons have been one of the worst teams in football over the last couple of years. They are riding an eight-game losing streak following a winless 2020 season, as the Falcons dropped all their five contests last year. Bowling Green was allowing a whopping 45.0 points per game while scoring only 11.4 in a return.</p>



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<p>Scot Loeffler enters his third season as Bowling Green head coach. He’ll have a tall task to improve his team’s defense that was awful in 2020. The Falcons’ run defense ranked dead last in the nation, surrendering 310.2 yards per contest, so it’s no strange that their secondary was allowing the third-fewest yards per game (165.6).</p>



<p>Bowling Green’s offensive line is probably the strongest link, and the Falcons ran for 184.0 yards per game last season (49<sup>th</sup> in the nation). Senior Matt McDonald will be under center after starting all five games in 2020. He tossed for 712 yards, one touchdown, and six interceptions, completing just 43.9% of his passing attempts.&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>The Volunteers hope for a bounce-back season</strong></h2>



<p>The Tennessee Volunteers had a terrible 2020 season, going 3-7 in the process and dropping seven of their last eight games. It was the third and final season for head coach Jeremy Pruitt, as the former UCF head coach, Josh Heupel takes over in 2021. Heupel has done a terrific job with the Knights, tallying a 28-8 record across three seasons (1-2 Bowl record).</p>



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<p>Last season, the Vols were scoring 21.5 points per game (89<sup>th</sup> in the nation) on 141.5 rushing yards (90<sup>th</sup>) and 204.7 passing yards (86<sup>th</sup>). They hope Heupel will be able to improve their offense, while the Vols will also have a new guy under center. Junior Joe Milton transferred from Michigan in April after playing 13 games in three years for the Wolverines.</p>



<p>On the other side of the ball, the Vols were giving up 30.1 points per game in 2020. Their secondary was struggling mightily, allowing 265.8 passing yards per game (105<sup>th</sup>), while the Vols’ run D was 42<sup>nd</sup> with 141.6 yards allowed per contest.</p>



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<p><strong>Bowling Green:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-7 ATS in the last eight games overall</li><li>0-9 ATS in the last nine games on the road</li><li>0-7 ATS in the last seven games played in September</li></ul>



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<ul><li>N/A</li></ul>



<h2><strong>Bowling Green Falcons vs. Tennessee Volunteers Pick</strong></h2>



<p>The spread is enormous, but it tells you enough what the bookies think about this Bowling Green team. The Vols lost a couple of running backs who led the backfield last season, and they are still massive 33.5-point favorites to win this game.</p>



<p>Josh Heupel prefers a high-tempo offense, and his boys should be fired up to prove their worth in Week 1 under the new head coach. The Vols defense shouldn’t have too many problems slowing down the Falcons, who’ll try their best to avoid a blowout. Hopefully, their defense hasn’t improved a lot since the past season.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Tennessee Volunteers -33.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<p>The teams will need some time to gel things, so I’m expecting a lot of turnovers and defensive mistakes in Week 1. If the Falcons and Vols continue to play defense as they did in 2020, we’ll see a proper high-scoring affair.</p>



<p>The Falcons have yielded 83 points in total over their last two games away from home. Their run defense is a big issue, so the Vols should move the ball easily. Last year, Josh Heupel’s UCF was the fifth-highest scoring team in the nation (44.3 points per game).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 59.5 points</strong></p>

Bowling Green vs. Tennessee Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/2/21

<p>The Patriots are +652 on the money line as they face the Bills in a week 16 AFC East matchup. The Bills are -999 on the money line and are favored by -14 points. The game, which is being played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, is scheduled for 4:25 ET, and CBS is handling the television coverage. The over/under line is set at 46.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills -14</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 31 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -14</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Patriots Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With their playoff chances now at 0.0%, the Patriots rank 26th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 16. New England has lost four straight games, including a 30-17 defeat to the Cardinals in week 15. The Patriots were +6 underdogs in that matchup but couldn’t cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 5-8-1 this season. They’ve been underdogs in all of their games so far, and their average scoring margin is -7.1 points per game.</p> <p>New England’s O/U record stands at 9-5, with the over hitting in each of their last four games. Their games have averaged 41.1 points this season, while the O/U line has averaged 40.9 points.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Patriots rank 26th in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 17, and 29th in yards per game with 292.4. New England is 19th in passing attempts but ranks last in passing yards per game, averaging 173.1. On the ground, they are 18th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards per game, with 119.3. The Patriots are 27th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage, converting 34.3% of their attempts, but they rank 9th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Drake Maye threw for 202 yards on 19/23 passing in week 15, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Rhamondre Stevenson led the team with 69 rushing yards on 13 carries, and Kendrick Bourne had 3 receptions for 44 yards. The Patriots struggled on 3rd down, failing to convert any of their 6 attempts, but they scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips. New England scored 14 points in the 4th quarter after being held to just 3 points in the first 3 quarters.</p><p>In their 30-17 loss to the Cardinals, the Patriots' defense allowed Arizona to convert 66.7% of their third down attempts. They also gave up 163 rushing yards on 32 attempts, with a 5.1 average. Despite not allowing any passing touchdowns, the Patriots allowed Arizona to complete 78.1% of their passes for 232 yards.<p></p>New England's defense struggled to pressure the quarterback, finishing with no sacks and losing both the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. Overall, the Patriots allowed 395 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With an 11-3 record, the Bills sit atop the AFC East and rank 2nd in our NFL power rankings. Our projections give Buffalo a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division. The Bills are 6-0 at home and 5-3 on the road, including a 48-42 win over the Lions in week 15. They were 2.5-point underdogs in that game, but they came out on top in a high-scoring affair, with the teams combining for 90 points.</p> <p>Buffalo has an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game and is 9-5 against the spread this season. They are 7-3 ATS as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 9-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>We have the Bills sitting atop our offensive power rankings heading into week 16. They are 2nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 31.8, and 7th in passing yards per game with 238.8, despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 130.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 8th, on 28.3 attempts per game. Buffalo is 8th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and leads the NFL in red zone attempts, although they are 31st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Josh Allen has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 122 in week 15, with 362 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Lions. He hasn’t thrown an interception or been sacked in his last 3 games. James Cook rushed for 105 yards on 14 carries in week 15, and Ty Johnson led the team in receiving with 5 catches for 114 yards.</p><p>Despite allowing 473 passing yards, the Bills' defense gave up just 48 yards on the ground in their 48-42 win over the Lions. Buffalo's defense was tested with 15 rushing attempts and still managed to limit them to 3.2 yards per attempt. The Bills' pass rush was effective, recording three sacks and winning the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials.</p><p></p><p>Buffalo did allow five passing touchdowns and the Lions to convert on 46.2% of their third downs. The Bills' defense will look to improve in defending the pass in their next game.</p>

New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Rebels and Bulldogs clash at Davis Wade Stadium for a week 13 NCAAF matchup. Catch the action on ESPN, with the game set for Thursday, November 23rd. This week's SEC clash features the Rebels as 11.5 point road favorites. Can they secure a win on the road and cover the spread?</p><h3>OLE MISS REBELS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Davis Wade Stadium at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 33-22 in favor of Ole Miss.</li><li>Even though we have Ole Miss winning straight-up, we like Mississippi State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 55.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 55 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Rebels Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Ole Miss Rebels take on the Mississippi State with a 9-2 record, including 2-2 on the road and 6-0 at home.</p><p>Heading into this week's matchup with Mississippi State, the Rebels have been favored in seven games and the underdog in three. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 5-4-1.</p><p>Ole Miss has put together an over/under record of 4-6 throughout this season. The average combined score in their games has been 60.2 points, and the standard over/under line has stood at 60 points.</p><p>On offense, the Rebels come in with the 61st ranked offense in terms of passing attempts and are averaging 293 passing yards per game. In the running game, they are 19th in terms of attempts.</p><p>The Rebels defense heads into this week's matchup with 33 sacks and sitting 1st in QB hurries. So far, they've allowed 23.7 points per game (89th). In the pass defense department, they're 87th nationally, giving up 221.2 passing yards per game. Additionally, when it comes to defending the run, Ole Miss' defense is allowing 157 rushing yards per contest.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>This season, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are currently 5-6. So far this season, they have played four road games and five at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Mississippi State has gone 2-7 this season. The Bulldogs have been favored two times compared to seven games as the underdog.</p><p>Through 11 games, the average over/under line in Mississippi State's games is 48 points. Their games have averaged a combined 50.6 points leading to an OU record of 6-3.</p><p>In the rushing game, the Bulldogs are currently 65th in college football with 370 attempts per game. This has resulted in an average of 151.6 rushing yards per game, putting them 77th nationally. Their passing game has averaged 28.1 passes and 179.5 yards per game. When it comes to scoring, they are 74th, averaging 23.2 points per game.</p><p>Ranked 134th in passing yards allowed per game, Mississippi State's defense gets ready to take on Ole Miss. Opponents have attempted an average of 28.5 passes per game against the Bulldogs. They're allowing 27.5 points per contest, placing them 112th in college football. Their rush defense ranks 63rd in the NCAA.</p>

Ole Miss Rebels vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/23

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