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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>With the Penguins being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 17-17-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, giving up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game. By the end of the first period, they were down 5-0, making it difficult to mount any sort of comeback.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson scored 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. Adam Fantilli also contributed with his 4th assist.</p><p>Columbus will need to improve defensively after giving up 7 goals to Washington in their last game. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, and the Blue Jackets' defense recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. Columbus allowed the first 5 goals of the game, including one just 56 seconds into the first period. They also gave up another goal late in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Will Pittsburgh Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved closer to .500, now sitting at 17-18-7. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the third period, when Montreal cut the deficit to 2-1.</p><p>Sidney Crosby found the net twice for the Penguins in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens, bringing his season goal total to 5. He scored Pittsburgh’s first goal, followed by a power-play goal in the second period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his second goal of the season.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored in each period, with their first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just 1 goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, finishing with a 96.2% save percentage. The defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.</p>

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<p>FOX will broadcast the week eight non-conference matchup between the Saints and Chargers, taking place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers are the heavy favorite with a money line of -352 and a point spread of -7.5. Kickoff is at 4:05 ET, and the over/under line is set at 40 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Chargers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chargers winning this one by a score of 26 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Chargers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 40 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Saints Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 8, the Saints are looking to snap a five-game losing streak, which includes a 33-10 home loss to the Broncos in week 7. This dropped New Orleans to 2-5 on the season, leaving them 3rd in the NFC South. Our power rankings have the Saints 18th, and they currently have a 7.0% chance of making the playoffs and a 3.9% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>New Orleans is 3-4 against the spread this season, with three straight ATS losses. Their O/U record is 5-2, with the over hitting in two consecutive games. Saints games have averaged 51 points, while the average line has been 43.2.</p><p>Heading into week 8, the Saints are 19th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 9th in the NFL in points per game (25.3) and 21st in passing yards per game (196.6), with 30.7 attempts per game. On the ground, New Orleans is 19th in rushing yards per game, averaging 116.3 yards on 27.9 attempts. They’ve been strong on 3rd down, converting 43.7% of the time, which ranks 6th in the league.</p> <p>Spencer Rattler took over at QB in week 6, and in week 7, he threw for 172 yards on 25/35 passing. New Orleans struggled on 3rd down, converting just 5 of 17 attempts, but scored on 1 of 2 red zone trips. Cedrick Wilson Jr. led the team with 57 receiving yards on 6 catches, while Kendre Miller rushed for 36 yards on 6 carries.</p><p>The Saints' defense allowed 225 rushing yards on just 35 attempts in their most recent game, a 33-10 loss to the Broncos. Despite this, they held Denver to 164 yards passing and a 61.5% completion rate. New Orleans' defense struggled to generate pressure, as they didn't record any sacks and had an -11 differential in quarterback hits.<p></p>Offensively, the Saints managed only 10 points and 164 yards. They also allowed Denver to convert 63.6% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Are The Chargers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After a week 6 win over the Broncos, the Chargers couldn’t keep the momentum going, falling 17-15 to the Cardinals in week 7. They were 1-point favorites in that game, but the loss dropped them to 3-3 on the season. L.A. is now 3rd in the AFC West with a 2-1 division record and sits 8th in the conference. Our projections give them a 47.9% chance of making the playoffs and a 1.9% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Heading into week 8, the Chargers rank 19th in our power rankings. They have a +3.8 scoring margin and are 3-2-1 ATS, including a 3-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 1-5, with their games averaging 31.5 points compared to an average line of 39.7.</p><p>Heading into week 8, the Chargers rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17.7 points per game, which places them 23rd in the NFL. They are 25th in passing attempts and 24th in passing yards, with 183.7 per game. On the ground, they average 29.2 rushing attempts per game (10th) and 116.3 rushing yards (18th). Despite ranking 15th in red zone attempts, they lead the league with a 107.7% conversion rate.</p> <p>Justin Herbert threw for 349 yards in week 7, completing 27 of 39 passes without a touchdown or interception. J.K. Dobbins rushed for 40 yards on 14 carries, while Will Dissly led the team with 8 receptions for 81 yards. The Chargers scored 6 points in the 4th quarter against the Cardinals after being shut out in the 1st quarter.</p><p>In their 17-15 loss to the Cardinals, the Chargers' defense allowed just 145 passing yards on 14 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 181 yards on the ground across 29 attempts. Arizona finished with 326 total yards, and the Chargers' defense held them to a 28.6% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>Despite their strong pass defense, the Chargers were unable to generate any quarterback sacks and came out on the losing end of the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. They did come up with one interception and limited the Cardinals to a 53.8% completion percentage.</p>

New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24

<p>Boise State is the heavy favorite in this week 14 non-conference matchup against Oregon State, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Albertsons Stadium in Boise. The game will be broadcast on FOX, and the Broncos come in with a 10-1 record, while the Beavers are 5-6 on the season. The over/under line is at 56.5 points, and Boise State is -19.5 point favorites at home.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boise State Broncos -19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Albertsons Stadium at 12:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOISE STATE BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Boise State Broncos winning this one by a score of 38 to 14</li><li>Not only do we have the Boise State Broncos winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -19.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oregon State Beavers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Oregon State enters Week 14 with a 5-6 record, ranked 97th in our CFB power rankings. They have just an 8.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. On the road, the Beavers are 1-3 this season, and they face Boise State in their final game.</p> <p></p><p>The Beavers have been favored in five of their 11 games, going 2-3 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -4.7 points per game, and they are 3-6 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Oregon State’s over/under record is 4-4-1, with their games averaging 54.4 points. This week’s line is set at 56.5 points, compared to their average line of 52.1 points.</p><p>Oregon State’s offense has leaned heavily on their ground game, ranking 12th in rushing attempts and averaging 198.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 24th nationally. Anthony Hankerson has been the focal point, rushing for 972 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns. The Beavers are converting 45.3% of their third-down attempts, ranking 24th in the country, and they are averaging 24.8 points per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Gevani McCoy has thrown for 1,279 yards with a passer rating of 70, and he has just two touchdown passes compared to six interceptions. Oregon State is 93rd in passing yards per game. Trent Walker leads the receiving corps with 77 catches for 849 yards and two touchdowns. Heading into week 14, Oregon State is ranked 85th in our offensive power rankings.</p><p>Oregon State’s defense has allowed 29.5 points per game this season, including 38 points in their recent matchup against Washington State. In that game, they gave up 385 total yards, with 250 yards coming through the air and 135 on the ground.</p> <p>Opponents have averaged 179.7 rushing yards per game against Oregon State, while quarterbacks have posted a 93.4 passer rating and completed 62.7% of their throws. Oregon State ranks 84th nationally, allowing 215.8 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Boise State Broncos Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Boise State enters Week 14 with a 10-1 record, holding the top spot in our projections for bowl eligibility and a 69.7% chance of winning the Mountain West. They also have the 10th best odds of making the CFB playoff at 67.9%.</p> <p>The Broncos are undefeated at home (4-0) and have gone 5-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in nine of their 11 games, going 9-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +17.5 points, and they are 6-3-1 against the spread.</p> <p>Boise State’s over/under record is 6-4, with their games averaging 64.8 points. Their average over/under line is 60.8 points, while this week’s line is set at 56.5 points.</p><p>Boise State’s offense has been dominant on the ground, averaging 254 rushing yards per game, which ranks 4th nationally. Ashton Jeanty has rushed for 2,062 yards, scoring 27 touchdowns, and averaging 7 yards per carry. The Broncos are 3rd in scoring, with 41.2 points per game, and they are 5th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14.</p> <p>Quarterback Maddux Madsen has thrown for 2,361 yards and has a passer rating of 103, with 19 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions. Boise State ranks 7th in third-down conversions, converting 49.3% of their attempts. Cameron Camper leads the receiving corps with 738 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Boise State's defense played a key role in their 17-13 win over Wyoming, allowing just 13 points. They gave up 319 total yards, with 116 rushing yards on 37 attempts and 203 passing yards, while forcing one passing touchdown.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Boise State's defense ranks 19th nationally, allowing 106 rushing yards per game. However, they’ve struggled against the pass, giving up 261.2 yards per game, ranking 151st in the country.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

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