It has always been said that it is better to be lucky than good. What happens when you are both? Well, the right person to ask right now is Hoa “Tony” Nguyen. Don’t be concerned if you don’t know who he is. You probably shouldn’t, unless you are a family member or a friend of Mr. Nguyen. That being said, Tony just achieved something remarkable and his name is starting to make the rounds in sports betting circles.

Going on a streak is something special. It doesn’t matter if you are the Cleveland Indians, the guy at the craps table, the guy trying to make it to work on time that hits a string of green lights, or the guy that picks 21 consecutive bets correctly. Tony is the first grand prize winner of the Streak Challenge over at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/dsi"><strong>DSI Sportsbook</strong></a>. We had a chance to catch up with the big winner the evening after he won $25,000 by picking 21 straight games in a row.

For those that don’t know about this contest, you probably should. Who knows? You could be the next Tony. Here’s how it works: As long as you have an account, you are free to join. Keep in mind that we’re offering an exceptional promo code bonus through our friends at DSI Sportsbook that comes with a $25 free bet and a 100 percent deposit match bonus for the sportsbook if you sign up using the promotion code ‘BTB25’. Make a deposit to have at least $5 in your account and have some wagering activity within the last 30 days and you’re good to go.

Once you’re all signed up and signed in, you simply start picking games. You’ll have to make a pick within three days or your count returns to zero. You can pick from the sides and totals from the games that are listed. If you win, you get one point and fill up one more day towards your streak. If you lose, your streak goes back to zero.

The monthly wins leader will get $1,000 in free play. If you run up a streak of five games, you’ll get $25 in free play. If you get to nine games, you’ll get $100 in free play. A streak of 13 games is good for $500 in free play. Get to 17 and you’ll win $2,500 in free play.

Get to 21, like Tony did, and you’ll win $25,000 in cash.

So, how did Tony do it? We caught up with the big winner and had plenty of things to ask about his start in betting, how he decided on his picks, and what he intends to do with the money.

<strong>Adam Burke: Really great streak, Tony. Congratulations! You should be very proud.</strong>

<strong>Tony Nguyen: </strong>Thank you. The grand prize was just awarded to me by BetDSI. I have to admit that I got extremely lucky, especially in the last five games. Three of the last five could have ended my streak.

<strong>AB: How long have you been handicapping sports and what made you decide to start betting on them?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>I have been handicapping sports for about 20 years now. I enjoy betting and gambling. I was playing card games when I was 12 before I came to America. When I got to America, I went to the casino in Atlantic City and soon after learned about betting on sports from a friend.

<strong>AB: What are your favorite sports to bet on?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>I can bet on any sport, but I prefer college and pro football because you can study the matchups and there are more teams to pick from on weekends.

<strong>AB: With only one pick, the margin for error is so small. How did you narrow down your picks? Did you stick with your strengths?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>For the first 10 picks, I just went with my gut feeling. Once I got to 10, I began to take a closer look at the lines and study more about the history of the teams if I knew I liked a game more than others.

<strong>AB: At what point did you start thinking that you could get to 21 and win the $25,000?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>BetDSI contacted me and I started getting some interview requests. At that point, I began to think I might have a chance at getting to 21.

<strong>AB: The one that got you to 21 was the Tennessee vs. Florida under. Did you start to hedge with some of those final picks?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>I put $1,000 on the second half over when the game was 6-3 at halftime. Needless to say, that win was a bonus to the Streak Challenge. I got extremely lucky since it looked like it was going to go to overtime and didn’t.

<strong>AB: Is it safe to assume this is your biggest sports betting win? What is your best gambling moment aside from this one?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>For sports contests, this was my biggest win. Back in 1994, I won more than $100,000 playing blackjack and Pai Gow tiles in Atlantic City, but I lost some of the winnings the next week.

<strong>AB: What do you plan to do with the money?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>I have always wanted to go to Las Vegas, but I haven’t had the chance yet. I am planning to take a few of my friends to Sin City for a tour later this year.

<strong>AB: Other DSI Streak Challenge players want to be the next Tony Nguyen. What advice would you have for them?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>Try to go with your gut feeling. When you get closer to 21, study more about what you pick. Knowledge is helpful, but luck is the most crucial thing.

<strong>AB: Anything else that you want to add about this awesome achievement?</strong>

<strong>TN: </strong>I just wanted to mention the fact that DSI’s contest team was rooting for me to win this Streak Challenge. When I got to 17, Mr. Brock from DSI contacted me to let me know that they were willing to waive the three-day rule to give me more time to choose my selections, but I told them no. I wanted to win the contest fair and square, so they put the rule back in.

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As far as a comment from DSI goes, they had this to say:

<em>“We extend our utmost congratulations to Tony, our first-ever $25,000 Streak Challenge winner. Picking a handful of games in a row correctly is no easy feat, but to string together 21 straight is a record few can say that they’ve achieved. Tony certainly had a few close calls during the streak, which makes this story even more exciting, but his overall handicapping of the selections, particularly the MLB totals, was quite impressive. We look forward to awarding our next $25,000 Streak Challenge winner.”</em>

The list of winners is impressive, especially because it technically ran over a three-month period. As BetDSI was transitioning over the website and going independent, the contest was temporarily stopped from early July to late August. Here are the games that wound up being the Perfect 21 for Mr. Nguyen:

7/6: Marlins-Cardinals Under 9½ W1

7/7: Pirates-Cubs Under 9 W2

7/8: Braves-Nationals Over 9 W3

7/9: Braves-Nationals Over 9.5 W4

8/27: Rangers-A’s Over 10 W5

8/28: Rays-Royals Over 10 W6

8/31: Eagles-Jets Under 36 W7

9/1: Rays -1½ over White Sox W8

9/2: Reds-Pirates Under 8.5 W9

9/3: Angels-Rangers Over 11 W10

9/4 Cardinals-Padres Under 8.5 W11

9/5: Rockies -1.5 over Giants W12

9/6: Brewers-Reds Under 9 W13

9/7: Marlins-Braves Over 9.5 W14

9/8: Reds-Mets Under 8.5 W15

9/9: East Carolina-WV Over 66 W16

9/10: Rays-Red Sox Under 9 W17

9/11: Saints-Vikings Over 47.5 W18

9/12: A’s-Red Sox Over 10 W19

9/14: White Sox +1.5 over Tigers W20

9/16: Tennessee/Florida Under 50 W21

Unfortunately, Tony’s streak came to an end on Sunday night with the Dallas Cowboys failing to cover against the Denver Broncos, but his streak was a truly remarkable one and it gave him a very nice pay day.

Once again, if you want to get involved, sign up over at DSI Sportsbook, fund your account, and take your chance at free play and cash prizes in the Streak Challenge.

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The calm before the NCAA Tournament storm meant that the betting odds for the Sweet 16 games could be up for several days before the games were actually played. Even though action wrapped around to Monday, the Sweet 16 is on Saturday and Sunday this year instead of Thursday and Friday.

With all week to sit and marinate, it has been interesting to follow the markets and see where the money is going and to have some idea of where it was coming from. Money has started to move the line for Saturday’s late game between Syracuse and Houston. The Cougars are up to -6.5 with a total of 140.5 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> for the 9:55 p.m. ET tip-off.
<h3><strong><u>Syracuse</u></strong><strong><u> Orange</u></strong></h3>
Every year we doubt Jim Boeheim’s team in the NCAA Tournament. Every dang year. The Orange are always a bubble team it seems, yet they get in when people say that they shouldn’t and then they make a run. This year is no different, as the Orange find themselves in the Sweet 16 for the sixth time since 2010. Three of those times, they’ve gone to the Elite Eight.

Teams see the zone defense in the NCAA Tournament and it gives them fits. Syracuse was a pedestrian team in the regular season with an 18-9 record and a 9-7 mark in conference play, which doesn’t even include the loss to Virginia in the ACC Tournament. Syracuse blew out San Diego State and then eked past West Virginia in a throwback to the Big East Tournament days to get to this point.

How has Syracuse done it? Let’s start with the offense. The Orange are 29-of-58 from three in their last two games and 61-of-141 in their last five. They’ve been on some sort of tear from beyond the arc and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The Orange have also made 24 of their 41 two-point attempts as well, leading to 1.295 points per possession against San Diego State and 1.083 against WVU.

Defensively, teams have been stymied by the zone to a degree. West Virginia was just 15-of-44 on shots inside the arc and 11-of-26 on shots outside of it in that second round game. West Virginia took 70 shots to just 52 for the Orange. The Mountaineers pulled down 19 offensive rebounds, but were only 11-of-23 at the rim and just 4-of-21 in the midrange game per Bart Torvik.

In other words, Syracuse was pretty fortunate to come away with that win.
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<h3><strong><u>Houston</u></strong><strong><u> Cougars</u></strong></h3>
The offensive rebounding concerns are omnipresent for the Orange because of that zone defense. They either get outnumbered at the rim or big guys are able to establish their possessions to retrieve missed shots. It happens all the time with Syracuse and is an occupational hazard when playing the zone.

Well, for Houston, a team that ranks second in the nation in ORB% at 39.8%, they have to be champing at the bit to get out there and go up against the Syracuse zone for that very reason. Houston is not the most efficient of offensive teams in the paint or elsewhere, but plenty of second-chance opportunities will come the Cougars’ way in this one.

Houston is #1 in the nation in eFG% defense, holding opponents to just 29.3% from three and 42.9% from two over the course of the year against Division I competition. The Cougars did not play the greatest of schedules and the AAC certainly has some offensively-challenged teams, but Houston’s length is a really big deal and it has been showcased on both offense and defense.

That being said, the Cougars have had some stinkers. They lost to Tulsa, East Carolina, and Wichita State, three teams that were quite a bit worse than they are. They’ve had close calls against Memphis a couple of times. They even had a close call against Rutgers in the second round last weekend, even with a big offensive rebounding edge. Nothing is guaranteed in the month of March.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Nothing is guaranteed, but action is starting to leak in on Houston and I agree with that position. The Cougars stretch their defense out well, which should make it tough and challenging for Syracuse to get a lot of clean, easy looks on triple tries. Furthermore, Houston’s offensive rebounding percentage and ability to force turnovers should lead to a lot of extra possessions for the favorite here.

Syracuse won in spite of those things against West Virginia. I don’t see the outcome being the same here.
<h4><strong>Pick: Houston -6.5</strong></h4>
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<p>Churchill Downs will be a busy racetrack this weekend, and there is at least one major race that is set to take place. The Pocahontas Stakes is a Grade III race for two-year old fillies, and those top horses will be on the track this weekend.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This event was founded all the way back in 1969, and there have been some historic horses that have come up with a win in the past. Owners and trainers are always looking for ways to win at Churchill Downs, and this race will provide an interesting opportunity.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at the odds for the Pocahontas Stakes and a pick as to which horse will get it done.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Four Out in Front</h2>



<p>Most horse races are going to have one or two betting favorites, but there are actually four on top of the odds when looking at this race. The odds are extremely tight, and that could lead to an excellent race this weekend at Churchill Downs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Stilettos is currently the betting favorite to win this race at +400, and it’s a horse that has had a big year. Those odds might put Stilettos as the betting favorite, but there will be others that can win this race.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kimchi Cat is next on the list when looking at the odds at +450, and it’s a horse that has proven that it can win from the front. There are two other horses with identical odds at +500, and you have to keep a close eye on them as well.&nbsp;</p>



<p>La Cara and Strong State are the two horses currently sitting at +500, and that is some great value for two talented horses. The odds for the top four horses could always change before the race begins, but don’t expect much movement.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Horses to Consider</h2>



<p>There simply has to be some variance in the odds with four clear favorites, but there are still other horses that can get the job done this weekend. If you are a bettor that likes to look for value when betting then you will have some great opportunities to explore.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Quinn’s Promise and Lady Kathryn are coming into this race at +1000, and they are both horses that can win this race. Claire’s Charm and Good Cheer are next on the list at +1200, and they would be good horses to consider.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There are two other horses to check out, and they both come with different odds. West Memorial is sitting at +1500, and then it’s Empirical Mischief at +2000 that will be another horse to watch.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Go With a Slight Upset</h2>



<p>This is going to be an excellent race this weekend, and there are about eight horses that could realistically win this race. Even though the betting odds start to fall off a bit after the top names, this race should come down to the wire.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Stilletos and Kimchi Cat are the two favorites for a reason, but neither horse is going to get it done this weekend. If you are betting on the Pocahontas Stakes then you will want to back Strong State as that horse will come away with a big win.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on Summ. Utah Valley is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Valley Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley kicked off their season with a dominant 89-60 win over UTEP on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. They continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring UTEP 46-32 to seal the win.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 52% field goal percentage. They connected on 11 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 52.4% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%.</p> <p>The Wolverines also made 31 of 43 free throws (72.1%) and dished out 25 assists. Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Utah Valley also sent them to the line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. The Wolverines allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-56 on the road to Colorado State on Monday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 39-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 35.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit only 31.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-16 from deep, and managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nique Clifford was a bright spot, leading the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 12 points, also hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field. The Fighting Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 31 of 43 two-point shots to fall, a 72% conversion rate.</p> <p>On the perimeter, North Dakota fared better, holding the opposition to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%. The Fighting Hawks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -7.5 at home against LSU.</p><h3>LSU TIGERS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>LSU improved to 2-0 this season with a 74-61 win over Alabama State on Sunday. The Tigers were -20 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>LSU found themselves trailing 32-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hornets 48-29 to secure the win.</p><p>LSU's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20, and connected on 73.5% of their free throws, making 25-of-34 attempts.</p> <p>Cam Carter and TJ Madlock each scored 21 points, with Carter hitting 4-of-5 from three-point range. Amarr Knox added 20 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Jordan Sears contributed 18 points and 5 assists, while Dji Bailey was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field and adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 61 points, LSU's defense allowed the opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 21 made baskets on 47 attempts. The Tigers gave up 14 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 35%, hitting 7 of 20 three-point attempts. LSU also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 25 free throws, a 73% success rate. The Tigers allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas State opened their season with a 77-64 win over Cleveland State on Saturday. The Wildcats were -23 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 148-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading 36-24 at halftime, Kansas State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points, raising some concerns about their defense as they move forward.</p><p>Kansas State's offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 58.8% from the field and 52.4% from three-point range in their latest game. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, with 11 made threes on 21 attempts.</p> <p>Brendan Hausen led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep. David N'Guessan was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, while Coleman Hawkins contributed 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they held their opponent to 64 points. The Wildcats allowed their opponent to shoot 58% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's opponent hit 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 17, shooting 58%. Kansas State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

LSU Tigers vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hawks and Eagles game? Catch the action at Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Mid-Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 134 points, and North Carolina Central is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Maryland Eastern Shore.</p><h3>MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Norfolk Scope Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina Central winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hawks Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>On the season, the Hawks have gone 9-19, including a 4-10 record in Mid-Eastern Conference play. On the road, they are just 1-15, coming into this game with an average scoring margin of -15.6 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Maryland Eastern Shore has gone 3-18 this season, and they have been the underdog in 21 of their 28 games. In their most recent game, they defeated Delaware State by a score of 67-59.</p><p>Against the spread, Maryland Eastern Shore is currently 12-12 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-8. As the underdog, the Hawks have gone 11-10 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 6-4 ATS. On the road, their ATS record is 7-3 over their last 10 contests.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134 is lower than the average over/under line in Maryland Eastern Shore's games this season (137.6). So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer than 134 points. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 127 points compared to their season average of 133.9 points per game.</p><p>The Maryland Eastern Shore offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against Delaware State. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.8% and connected on 3 threes. Troy Hupstead is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 13.4. Meanwhile, Devon Ellis also brings a PPG average of 11.3 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Hawks' defense is ranked 112nd in the country at 70.0 points per contest. In today's game, the Maryland Eastern Shore defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 59 points.</p><h3>Are North Carolina Central Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>North Carolina Central has been a much better team at home this season, going 5-1 compared to 7-10 on the road. They have won their last five games at home and have gone 8-2 in their last 10 at home.</p>

<p>For the season, the Eagles have been favored in 12 games, going 9-3, while they have been the underdog in 11 games, going 3-8.</p><p>North Carolina Central has been a solid bet vs. the spread this season, going 16-7. They have a home ATS mark of 5-1 and have gone 9-3 vs. the spread when favored this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles are 8-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for North Carolina Central games is 15-8. The average scoring total in their games is 142.8 points. Today's over/under line of 134 is lower than the average OU line in their games (139), and over their last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 with an average of 151 points scored.</p><p>The North Carolina Central offense is coming off a game in which they scored 79 points vs. South Carolina State. Overall their field goal percentage was 56.2% while connecting on 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Fred Cleveland Jr., who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15.1, while Po'boigh King also maintains a PPG average of 14.7 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the North Carolina Central defense is giving up an average of 68.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. South Carolina State, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 56% and a total of 68 points vs. North Carolina Central.</p>

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and Jacksonville is favored by -7 at home against South Carolina State.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -7</p><p>This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Carolina State Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>South Carolina State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Carolina State's season opener against the Gamecocks ended in an 86-64 loss. The Bulldogs, who were +18.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-25 at halftime, the Bulldogs put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45 points, making it difficult to close the gap.</p><p>South Carolina State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they connected on just 54.2% of their free throws, making 13 of 24.</p> <p>Jacobi Wright led the Bulldogs with 20 points, shooting 70% overall and 57.1% from deep. Collin Murray-Boyles added 19 points and 16 rebounds, hitting 7 of 8 shots from the field. The Bulldogs grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and recorded 13 assists as a team.</p><p>South Carolina State Bulldogs gave up 86 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 22 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 8 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws for a 72% rate.</p><h3>Will the Dolphins Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jacksonville dropped to 0-2 this season after a 78-69 loss to Furman on Monday. The Dolphins, who were +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the road matchup.</p> 

<p>Jacksonville led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 45 points while scoring just 33. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.</p><p>Jacksonville's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, finishing with 69 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, but they managed to grab 15 offensive rebounds and hit 75% of their free throws.</p> <p>Robert McCray V and Charles Johnston led the way, with McCray scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds, while Johnston added 25 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes. Zach Bell had a tough night from deep, making just 1 of 11 attempts.</p><p>Jacksonville's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/31 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Jacksonville's opponents shot 34%, hitting 9 of 26 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws for 70%. Jacksonville gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Jacksonville Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls will host the Pacers in a division matchup. Chicago is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 9th in the Eastern Conference. Indiana is favored by 2.5 and is 6th in the East.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 234.5, and it can be seen on NBCS. The Pacers are -144 on the moneyline and are 3rd in the Central Division. The Bulls are +118 and are 4th in the Central.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, March 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-112 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.6% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pacers Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Pacers are favored by 2.5 points in today's game against the Bulls. This season, Indiana has been favored in 35 of their 73 games, going 20-15 in those games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Pacers are 21-15 ATS compared to a straight-up record of 20-17. Their ATS record for the season is 39-32, and they are 16-19 vs. the spread as the favorite.</p>

<p>Indiana's O/U record for the season is 37-36, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 244.2 points per game, and today's O/U line is 234.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Pacers beat the Clippers by a score of 133-116. Indiana was a 6-point underdog in that game, and the combined scoring easily went over the O/U line of 234.5.</p>

<p>The win over the Clippers improved the Pacers' overall record to 41-32, which is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 28-17 and 11-4 against Central Division opponents.</p><p>Heading into their matchup against the Bulls, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 123.3 points per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 121.4 points per game away from home.</p>

<p>Indiana leads the league in field goal percentage at 50% and is also first in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. However, they are just 14th in three-point attempts and 11th in three-point makes.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.6% of their games. In terms of pace, they are second in the league at 101.5 possessions per game.</p><p>The Pacers' defense is presently ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 120.9 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pacers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.4% while allowing 37.0% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Bulls Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Chicago is coming off a 107-105 loss to the Wizards, where they were favored by 13 points. The Bulls are 35-36 ATS this season and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games.</p>

<p>As underdogs, the Bulls have gone 15-27 straight-up and 21-21 ATS. Today, they are 2.5-point underdogs and have gone 3-5 as underdogs in their last eight games.</p>

<p>Chicago's O/U record for the season is 39-32-1, and their games have averaged 225.8 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 234.5.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 34-38. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 18-24 and 16-14 against non-conference opponents.</p>

<p>At home, the Bulls are 18-19 this season, and their ATS record at home is 17-20. On average, they have been outscored by 0.4 points per game at home.</p><p>At home, the Bulls have scored 111.4 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Chicago is 19th at 46%. From three-point range, they are 27th in made threes per game, hitting an average of 11.6 per contest.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Bulls are 22nd in the league at 97 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 23rd, averaging 25 per contest. In terms of free throws, Chicago is 17th in made free throws at 16.9 per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.3% of their games. At home, they have scored below the league average in 59.7% of their contests. In terms of two-point shooting, Chicago is 22nd in the league at 52%.</p><p>On average, the Chicago defense is giving up 113.8 points per game (15th). Right now, they are on a 6 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.2% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.5% from downtown.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 3/27/24

If you’re bummed out about the strength of the field for the FedEx St. Jude Classic this season, just wait because it will be one of the WGC events next year, as the Bridgestone Invitational will become the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational and will move to August. For now, it is the final tune-up event for next week’s US Open at Shinnecock Hills, which is why we have a watered-down field on hand.

It makes sense for a tournament benefiting one of the best children’s hospitals in the world to do more to attract players. TPC Southwind in Memphis has hosted this event since 1989 on the 7,244-yard par 70 course. The purse for this event will take a sizable jump as a WGC event, which will certainly attract more players, not to mention what it will do for the Official World Golf Rankings. Right now, players are vying for a cut of $6.6 million and a first-place prize of $1.188 million.

Four of the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking are on hand, with Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and Henrik Stenson as the three most notable names. Brooks Koepka is the other one, as those four players look to smooth out any rough edges in advance of next week’s major. Daniel Berger has a shot at winning his third straight FedEx St. Jude Classic, but the list of names that has won this thing lately speaks to the type of field we see. Fabian Gomez, Ben Crane, Harris English, Dustin Johnson, Harrison Frazar, and Lee Westwood are the other winners this decade. This is a pretty regular stop for DJ, but a lot of other notables do bypass this event.

The front nine at TPC Southwind is a lot friendlier than the back 9, at least until you get to scoring holes at 15 and 16. This course really doesn’t look that challenging from an aerial view or when standing behind the tee box, but the best winning score here this decade is just 13-under par, which has been done three times. The par 70 element does limit scoring a little bit, so you have to keep that in mind as well, but this is a course that can be challenging. Weather conditions are expected to be quite warm this week, so we could see some hard and fast greens as well.

The favorite this week per <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> is Dustin Johnson at +620. DJ won this event back in 2012 by one shot over John Merrick. At the time, that was just his sixth professional win. Now, Johnson has 17 to his name. He is pretty much a fixture at this event, so we do have a lot of course form data, but we’ll start with his recent form, which is solid. Johnson hasn’t finished lower than 17th in his last five events and finished eighth at the Memorial thanks to a final-round 67. Johnson actually skipped this event last year, but was fifth in 2016 and 24th in 2014. He withdrew in 2015, but he usually does try to make this an annual stop. An out-of-nowhere 75 drove him down the board in 2014 and a 73 did the same in 2016, so if he can avoid a bad Saturday and replicate his other six rounds under par, he’ll be right there.

Brooks Koepka is the second-highest-rated player in the OWGR heading into this week and draws the second favorite role at +985. Koepka is now ninth in the OWGR after his second-place finish at Colonial. He skipped last week’s event at the Memorial in order to gear up for this one and the US Open. Koepka returned from an injury at the Zurich Classic and missed the cut in that team event, but he seems to be back on track with an 11th at TPC Sawgrass and that runner-up in Fort Worth. Koepka has three rounds of 63 over his last two events. In terms of this event, specifically, Koepka was 37th last year, which was a major step down from finishing second in 2016 and third in 2015. He was 19th in 2014. Koepka certainly plays well here and showed at Colonial that his wrist injury is very much in the rearview mirror.

Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson are both +1400 with the next competitors down the board at +2500. This will be Stenson’s first visit to TPC Southwind in six years, so we don’t have a whole lot of usable course form data. Only 13 of this week’s players are playing Shinnecock Hills next week and Stenson is one of them, so he clearly feels like he needs the work. It’s hard to argue, as he’s finished outside the top 10 in his last three events. That’s not to say he has played bad, but he could use a little more consistency. Stenson hit 87.5 percent of fairways and 77.8 percent of greens in regulation last week at Muirfield Village. The putter just let him down.

Phil Mickelson, meanwhile, putted very well at Muirfield Village, but sprayed the ball all over the place on Thursday and put himself too far out of contention. Still, it was a good return for Mickelson, who missed the cut at the PLAYERS Championship. He was 13th last week for his second top-15 of the month. The +1400 price tag isn’t great, but Shinnecock Hills might be a place for Lefty to turn back the clock. Lefty was ninth here last year, second in 2016, and third in 2015.

So, who is a good bet this week? Two-time reigning champion Daniel Berger is +2500 in his quest to become the first back-to-back-to-back winner of an event since Steve Stricker in the 2009-11 John Deere Classic. It really didn’t come easy for Berger last year, though. Kevin Chappell is a good bet this week at +5500. Chappell had four rounds in the 60s last year and finished 22nd back in 2015, including a second-round 64.

Chez Reavie is +6600 this week after a fourth-place finish last year and a 12th in 2016. He didn’t play in 2017. Another course form pick this week is Billy Horschel, but the +2500 price tag is a bit low. Horschel was fourth last year, eighth in 2015, and sixth in 2014.

Coverage of the 2018 FedEx St. Jude Classic will be on Golf Channel and CBS throughout the weekend.

Odds as of June 4, 2:30 p.m. ET:

Dustin Johnson +620

Brooks Koepka +985

Henrik Stenson +1400

Phil Mickelson +1400

Tony Finau +2500

Daniel Berger +2500

Adam Scott +2500

Billy Horschel +2500

Charl Schwartzel +2800

Byeong Hun An +2800

Joaquin Niemann +3300

Peter Uihlein +3300

Luke List +4000

Steve Stricker +4000

Keegan Bradley +4000

Charles Howell III +4000

Russell Knox +5000

Kevin Chappell +5500

J.B. Holmes +6600

Chez Reavie +6600

Chris Kirk +6600

Shane Lowry +6600

Scott Piercy +8000

Ryan Palmer +8000

Ollie Schniederjans +8000

Patrick Rodgers +8000

Danny Lee +8000

Brandt Snedeker +8000

Harris English +8000

Keith Mitchell +8000

Ben Crane +8000

Andrew Putnam +10000

Kevin Tway +10000

Grayson Murray +10000

Braden Thornberry +10000

Brian Gay +10000

C.T. Pan +12500

Austin Cook +12500

Corey Conners +12500

Joel Dahmen +12500

James Hahn +12500

Lucas Glover +12500

Matt Jones +12500

Shawn Stefani +12500

Trey Mullinax +12500

Tom Hoge +12500

Tom Lovelady +15000

Tyrone Van Aswegen +15000

Vaughn Taylor +15000

Troy Merritt +15000

Nate Lashley +15000

Nicholas Lindheim +15000

Sam Ryder +15000

Seamus Power +15000

John Huh +15000

J.T. Poston +15000

David Lingmerth +15000

Cameron Percy +15000

Bronson Burgoon +15000

Ben Martin +15000

Abraham Ancer +15000

Harold Varner III +17500

Johnson Wagner +17500

Sam Saunders +17500

Scott Stallings +20000

Retief Goosen +20000

Matt Every +20000

Michael Thompson +20000

Patton Kizzire +20000

Padraig Harrington +20000

William McGirt +20000

Wesley Bryan +20000

Stewart Cink +20000

Talor Gooch +20000

Ethan Tracy +20000

Fabian Gomez +20000

Chad Campbell +20000

Brian Stuard +20000

Brice Garnett +20000

Denny McCarthy +20000

Daniel Summerhays +20000

Ben Silverman +20000

Aaron Baddeley +25000

Cody Gribble +25000

Conrad Shindler +25000

Derek Fathauer +25000

David Hearn +25000

Dominic Bozzelli +25000

Brandon Harkins +25000

Hunter Mahan +25000

Kelly Kraft +25000

John Peterson +25000

Stephan Jaeger +25000

Sung Kang +25000

Tyler Duncan +25000

Zac Blair +25000

Peter Malnati +25000

Nick Taylor +25000

Lanto Griffin +25000

Richy Werenski +25000

Rick Lamb +25000

Ryan Blaum +25000

Robert Garrigus +25000

Robert Streb +25000

Scottie Scheffler +25000

Scott Brown +25000

Cameron Tringale +27500

Brett Stegmaier +30000

Dawson Armstrong +30000

Jonathan Byrd +30000

George McNeill +30000

Greg Chalmers +30000

Eric Axley +30000

Ricky Barnes +30000

Michael Kim +30000

Mackenzie Hughes +30000

Martin Flores +30000

Martin Piller +30000

Adam Schenk +30000

Blayne Barber +32500

Rob Oppenheim +35000

Will MacKenzie +40000

Steve Wheatcroft +40000

Bob Estes +40000

Andrew Yun +40000

Billy Hurley III +50000

Casey Wittenberg +50000

Dicky Pride +50000

D.A. Points +50000

Grant Hirschman +50000

J.J. Henry +50000

Jonathan Randolph +50000

K.J. Choi +50000

Jon Curran +50000

Kyle Thompson +50000

Will Claxton +50000

Tommy Gainey +50000

Troy Matteson +50000

Xinjun Zhang +50000

Zecheng Dou +50000

Roberto Diaz +50000

Matt Atkins +50000

Brendon de Jonge +55000

John Daly +75000

Smylie Kaufman +75000

Johan Kok +100000

David Berganio, Jr. +100000

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Many of the world’s top golfers are taking the week off to prepare for next week’s U.S. Open but there are still 8 of the top 30 in the latest world rankings in the field for the FedEx St. Jude Classic, which begins on Thursday in Memphis. Rickie Fowler is the favorite at odds of +800 with Brooks Koepka the second choice at odds of +1200 and Adam Scott the third choice at odds of +1300. This could be a good week to take a longshot, as the winner of this event has gotten their first PGA Tour win in four of the last six years.

The FedEx St. Jude Classic takes place at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee from June 8th through June 11th with Rickie Fowler listed as the favorite.

<strong>Top Contenders</strong>

Before we get to the list of top contenders we want to consider what is needed to win at TPC Southwind. The stats that have mattered in the past are Strokes Gained: Approach, Strokes Gained: Off-The-Tee and Driving Accuracy.

<strong>Rickie Fowler +800</strong>

Fowler is just 45<sup>th</sup> in Strokes Gained: Off-The-Tee and he is 5<sup>th</sup> in Strokes Gained” Approach. The concern with taking Fowler is that he has to know the history in that no player has ever won the PGA Tour event the week before the U.S. Open and then gone on to win the Open. I think Fowler is overvalued at these odds.

<strong>Brooks Koepka +1200</strong>

Flip a coin if you can figure out which Koepka will show up. He can look so good one week and then struggle the next. I don’t like that he is 117<sup>th</sup> in Approach so I will pass.

<strong>Adam Scott +1300</strong>

Scott is 30<sup>th</sup> in Approach and 54<sup>th</sup> in Off the Tee but his odds are 13-1. I think those odds are simply too low on a golfer who hasn’t won in more than a year.

<strong>Francesco Molinari +2000</strong>

I really like Molinari this week at odds of 20-1. He is tied for 29<sup>th</sup> in Off the Tee and 2<sup>nd</sup> in Approach. He is a very accurate driver and he has spent a lot more time this season on the PGA Tour where he has been in contention than on the European Tour.

<strong>Phil Mickelson +2500</strong>

Forget about a U.S. Open prep for Phil, as he is skipping next week’s major to go to his daughter’s high school graduation. Mickelson has played well in this event in the past but how excited can you get about taking a golfer who has not won since 2013?

<strong>Longshots</strong>

If you want a couple of longshots who could hit at a big price then Steve Stricker and Kyle Stanley are worth a look. Stricker has always been known for his driving accuracy and he is still trying to get into the U.S. Open, while Stanley is 7<sup>th</sup> on the PGA Tour in Approach.  They are both listed at odds of 40-1.

This event is played at TPC Southwind, which is a par 70 that is 7,239 yards. It has hosted this event since 1989.

CBS and Golf Channel will provide coverage of the FedEx St. Jude Classic.

<strong>FedEx St. Jude Classic Odds</strong>

Rickie Fowler +800

Brooks Koepka +1200

Adam Scott +1300

Francesco Molinari +2000

Phil Mickelson +2500

Russell Henley +2500

Billy Horschel +3000

Charl Schwartzel +3000

Daniel Berger +3500

Kevin Chappell +3500

Kyle Stanley +4000

Ryan Palmer +4000

Steve Stricker +4000

Rafa Cabrera Bello +5000

Danny Lee +5500

Ian Poulter +5500

Kevin Tway +5500

Graeme McDowell +6000

William McGirt +6000

J.B. Holmes +6500

Scott Piercy +6500

Harris English +7000

Keegan Bradley +7000

Peter Uihlein +7000

Russell Knox +7000

Ben Martin +7500

Seung-Yul Noh +7500

Stewart Cink +7500

Daniel Summerhays +8000

Jamie Lovemark +8000

Chris Kirk +9000

Smylie Kaufman +9000

Brian Gay +10000

Cameron Tringale +10000

Chad Campbell +10000

Harold Varner III +10000

Nick Watney +10000

Sung Kang +10000

J.T. Poston +12500

Jim Furyk +12500

Xander Schauffele +12500

Bryson Dechambeau +13500

Brandon Hagy +14000

Brian Stuard +14000

Camilo Villegas +14000

Hudson Swafford +14000

Kyle Reifers +14000

Padraig Harrington +14000

Patrick Rodgers +14000

Ricky Barnes +14000

Scott Brown +14000

Vijay Singh +14000

David Hearn +15000

John Huh +15000

Luke List +15000

Matt Jones +15000

Retief Goosen +15000

Chez Reavie +16000

John Peterson +16000

Willy Wilcox +16000

Boo Weekley +17500

Cameron Percy +17500

D.A. Points +17500

Grayson Murray +17500

Kelly Kraft +17500

Scott Stallings +17500

Seamus Power +17500

Sebastian Munoz +17500

Shawn Stefani +17500

Zac Blair +17500

Ben Crane +20000

Blayne Barber +20000

Bob Estes +20000

Chris Stroud +20000

Dominic Bozzelli +20000

Ernie Els +20000

Julian Etulain +20000

Patton Kizzire +20000

Robert Streb +20000

Sam Saunders +20000

Andres Gonzales +22500

Bryce Molder +22500

Jonathan Randolph +22500

Ryan Blaum +22500

Tim Wilkinson +22500

Tom Hoge +22500

Tyrone Van Aswegen +22500

Bill Lunde +25000

Cody Gribble +25000

Fabian Gomez +25000

Gonzalo Fdez-castano +25000

J.J. Henry +25000

Ken Duke +25000

Michael Putnam +25000

Robert Garrigus +25000

Spencer Levin +25000

Tag Ridings +25000

Whee Kim +25000

Alex Cejka +27500

Carl Pettersson +27500

Greg Owen +27500

Hiroshi Iwata +27500

K.J. Choi +27500

Roberto Castro +27500

Troy Merritt +27500

Davis Love III +30000

Joel Dahmen +30000

John Rollins +30000

Johnson Wagner +30000

Nicholas Lindheim +30000

Rory Sabbatini +30000

Ryan Brehm +30000

Bobby Wyatt +35000

Brett Drewitt +35000

Brett Stegmaier +35000

Hunter Mahan +35000

Jason Bohn +35000

Mark Hubbard +35000

Michael Thompson +35000

Nicholas Thompson +35000

Sam Horsfield +35000

Trey Mullinax +35000

Andrew Loupe +40000

Arjun Atwal +40000

Brad Fritsch +40000

Chad Collins +40000

Derek Fathauer +40000

Garrett Osborn +40000

Jordan Russell +40000

Mark Anderson +40000

Martin Flores +40000

Matt Every +40000

Max Homa +40000

Miguel Angel Carballo +40000

Peter Malnati +40000

Richy Werenski +40000

Rick Lamb +40000

Ryan Armour +40000

Steve Wheatcroft +40000

Stuart Appleby +40000

Will MacKenzie +40000

Braden Thornberry +50000

Brian Campbell +50000

Chip Deason +50000

Richie Schembechler II +50000

Zack Sucher +50000

Dicky Pride +60000

S.J. Park +60000

Shane Bertsch +60000

Steven Alker +60000

Tyler Aldridge +60000

Bobby Gates +75000

Steven Bowditch +100000

Oliver Peacock +150000

David Duval +200000

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<p>Looking to win big? The Seminoles and Orange face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Orange are hosting the game at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with the Orange being the favored team playing at home against the Seminoles.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -3</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Seminoles Ready for a Win at Syracuse?</h3><p>Florida State comes into this game with an 11-7 record overall, including a 5-2 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. On the road, the Seminoles are 3-3 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p>

<p>So far, Florida State has been an underdog in seven of their 18 games, going 4-3 in those contests. In their last game, the Seminoles fell to Clemson by a score of 78-67.</p><p>Florida State's ATS record this season is currently 10-7-1. As the underdog, they have gone 5-2 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-2, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they have gone 6-4.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Florida State games is 10-7-1. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (150.6). However, over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 142 points, which is lower than today's over/under line of 149.5.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida State offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Clemson. Their field goal percentage for the game was 40.7%, and they made 4 threes. Jamir Watkins is leading the team in scoring at 13.2 points per contest. Darin Green Jr has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.3 going into the game.</p><p>The Seminoles' defense is presently ranked 204th nationally, allowing an average of 73.5 points per contest. So far, the Florida State defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.8 times per game (560th).</p><h3>Are Syracuse Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Syracuse has been dominant at home this season, going 10-1 with an average scoring margin of +8.8 points per game. They have won their last seven games at home and are 9-1 in their last 10.</p>

<p>Overall, the Orange have won two straight games and are 13-5 on the season. They are a perfect 11-0 when favored, and they have been favored in 11 of their 18 games.</p><p>At home this season, Syracuse is 5-6 against the spread and 8-10 overall. Over their last 10 games as the favorite they are 6-4 vs. the spread. </p><p>Syracuse's over/under record for the season is 8-10 and the average scoring total in their games is 147.3 points. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is above their season average OU line of 150.7. So far, nine of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>The Syracuse offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Miami (FL). They posted a field goal percentage of 39.7% and connected on 12 threes. J.J. Starling led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Chris Bell contributed 12 points for the Orange.</p><p>In terms of defense, Syracuse is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.7 points per game. Syracuse's three-point defense is currently 123rd in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.3% of their shots vs. Syracuse.</p>

Florida State Seminoles vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/24

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<p>Boise State is the heavy favorite in this week 12 matchup against San Jose State, with a -13.5 point spread. The game is set for 7:00 ET at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, and CBSS will be covering the action. The Broncos come in with an 8-1 record, while the Spartans are 6-3 on the season. The over/under line is currently at 61.5 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at CEFCU Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Boise State Broncos winning this one by a score of 36 to 28</li><li>Even though we like the Boise State Broncos to win, our ATS pick is to take the San Jose State Spartans at +13.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 61.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Boise State Broncos Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Boise State heads into Week 12 against San Jose State with an 8-1 record, ranked 21st in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 75.8% chance of winning the Mountain West. Nationally, they have the 9th best odds of making the playoff at 71.0%.</p><p></p><p>The Broncos have been favored in seven of their nine games, going 7-0 as the favorite. They are 4-0 at home and 3-1 on the road this season, with an average scoring margin of +18.7 points per game. Against the spread, Boise State is 5-2-1.</p><p></p><p>Boise State’s over/under record is 5-3, with their games averaging 68.9 points. This week’s line is set at 61.5 points, and their average over/under margin is +7.2 points.</p><p>Boise State’s offense has been one of the top units in college football this season, ranking 3rd in points per game with 43.8. They are also 5th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Their rushing attack has been the driving force, averaging 271 yards per game, which is 3rd in the nation. Ashton Jeanty has been a standout, rushing for 1,734 yards and scoring 23 touchdowns, averaging 7 yards per carry. The Broncos have also excelled on third downs, converting 51.3% of their attempts, placing them 5th nationally.</p> <p>Maddux Madsen leads Boise State’s passing game with 1,908 yards and 18 touchdowns, while throwing just three interceptions. He has a passer rating of 105, and the team ranks 24th in passer rating nationally. Boise State is 63rd in passing attempts per game, averaging 227.7 yards through the air. Madsen has completed 62.4% of his passes. Cameron Camper leads the receivers with 573 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Boise State's defense has allowed an average of 25.1 points per game this season, including 21 points in their recent 28-21 win over Nevada. They limited Nevada to 13 first downs and 87 rushing yards but gave up 232 yards through the air.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Boise State’s defense ranks 25th nationally against the run, allowing just 112.4 rushing yards per game. However, they’ve struggled against the pass, giving up 247.1 yards per game, which ranks 134th in the country.</p><h3>Are The San Jose State Spartans Going Win In At Upset At CEFCU Stadium</h3><p>San Jose State enters Week 12 with a 6-3 record, ranked 89th in our power rankings. They are 100% likely to be bowl-eligible but have just a 0.1% chance of winning the Mountain West. The Spartans are 2-2 on the road and 2-0 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in only two games, going 2-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +4.7 points per game, and they are 2-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 61.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. San Jose State’s over/under record is 1-5, with their games averaging 52.9 points and an average line of 53.3 points.</p><p>San Jose State’s offense is averaging 28.8 points per game, placing them 47th in the nation heading into week 12. They are ranked 73rd in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has been their strength, ranking 6th in the nation with 332.3 yards per game, while attempting 41.2 passes per game, 14th most in the country. They are 21st in completions, averaging 23.6 per game, but their completion percentage is 57.1%, ranking 74th. They are also 68th in third down conversions, converting 39.8% of their attempts, and their passer rating is 75th nationally.</p> <p>Emmett Brown leads the team with 1,621 passing yards and a passer rating of 96. He has thrown 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, completing 57.6% of his passes. On the ground, San Jose State is averaging 98 rushing yards per game, ranking 123rd. Floyd Chalk IV leads the rushing attack with 559 yards and 9 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Nick Nash has 86 receptions for 1,156 yards and 13 touchdowns.</p><p>San Jose State's defense is ranked 46th nationally, allowing 24.1 points per game. They’ve given up 153.3 rushing yards per game and 235.9 passing yards, ranking 115th in the nation. Opposing quarterbacks have a 68.8 passer rating against San Jose State, completing 59.1% of their passes.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Oregon State, San Jose State’s defense allowed just 13 points but gave up 474 total yards, including 292 passing yards. They also forced two interceptions in the game.</p>

Boise State Broncos vs San Jose State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Redhawks versus the Rams? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and the Rams are favored to win at home against the Redhawks.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VCU Rams -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stuart C. Siegel Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VCU RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-64 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will VCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Richmond Possible for the Redhawks?</h3><p>After three games, Seattle has a record of 2-1. Up to this point, the Redhawks have been the favored team in all three games. Seattle has a current record of 0-3 vs. the spread heading into today's game. Last season, when playing on the road, Seattle went 6-10 vs. the spread.</p><p>After three games, Seattle has an over/under record of 0-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 130.7 points per game so far. The Redhawks' last five games have finished with a combined 72 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The Seattle offense is coming off a game in which they scored 60 points vs. Northern Arizona. Overall their field goal percentage was 35.3% while connecting on 3 threes. The team's top scorer is Cameron Tyson, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15.7, while Alex Schumacher also maintains a PPG average of 15 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Redhawks' defense is positioned 39th in the country, permitting 63.3 points per game. Seattle's three-point defense is currently 23rd in the country at 5.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.4% of their shots vs. Seattle.</p><h3>Will the Rams Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>In their upcoming game against Seattle, the Seattle Redhawks have a 2-1 record. Looking at their previous home games, VCU has gone 4-1. As of today, VCU holds a 2-1 ATS record. In their previous ten games, which includes those from the previous season, VCU is 8-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving VCU have had an average of 134.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 144.7 points. Their over/under record is 0-3-0. In the Rams' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 74 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>In their recent game, the Rams' offense concluded with 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 71 points per contest. Jason Nelson led the scoring for the Rams, contributing 19 points. Additionally, Zeb Jackson chipped in with 17 points.</p><p>This season, the VCU defense has been impressive, holding the 41st position in the country while permitting an average of 63.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, VCU's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.4% this season.</p>

Seattle Redhawks vs VCU Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Jackrabbits face off at 9:00 ET on Summ. The Jackrabbits are hosting the game at Summit Arena in Hot Springs, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -3 vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at Summit Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Northern Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Northern Colorado Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Bears fell 90-88 to the Buffaloes on Friday, November 8th. Despite being +13 point underdogs on the road, Northern Colorado kept it close, covering the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 32-30 at halftime, the Bears outscored Colorado 37-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 178 went over the pre-game line of 151.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, making 11 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Elijah Malone led the Bears with 27 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jaron Rillie added 16 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and dished out 7 assists. Northern Colorado finished with 18 assists and 12 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite shooting just 27% from beyond the arc, Northern Colorado still managed to put up 90 points, thanks in part to their ability to get to the free-throw line. They shot 41 free throws, making 31 of them for a 75% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bears were efficient, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts (22/40). They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, giving them extra scoring opportunities.</p><h3>Will the Jackrabbits Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Dakota State edged out Long Beach State 80-79 on Friday, November 8th, in a home game. Despite being -9.5 favorites, the Jackrabbits didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-30 at halftime, SDSU allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 145.</p><p>South Dakota State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 5 of 13 attempts, and shot 55.8% on two-pointers, going 24 for 43.</p> <p>Devin Askew led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 5 for 20 overall and 2 for 8 from three. He also dished out 8 assists. Oscar Cluff and TJ Wainwright each added 23 points, with Cluff grabbing 14 rebounds and shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>South Dakota State struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Jackrabbits gave up 24 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota State allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws, a 70% rate. The Jackrabbits gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Illini face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Fighting Illini are hosting the game at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Illinois is favored by -26.5 against SIUE in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SIUE COUGARS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SIUE Cougars +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIUE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like SIUE at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Stand a Chance in Champaign?</h3><h3>SIUE Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SIUE's season opener saw them fall 80-61 to Indiana on Wednesday. Despite being +27 point underdogs, the Cougars managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Trailing 42-30 at halftime, SIUE scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 150 O/U line.</p><p>SIUE's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38% from the field and 19.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%, and they connected on only 46.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Mackenzie Mgbako was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 13 of 17 shooting, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Ray'Sean Taylor added 17 points, but shot just 31.8% overall and 30% from deep.</p><p>Despite SIUE's defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 52% shooting, they couldn't contain the opposition's two-point attack, which hit 58% from inside the arc. The Cougars also gave up 14 free throws, with the other team converting 82% from the line.</p> <p>From three-point range, SIUE's defense allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Illinois Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois opened their season with a dominant 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday. The Illini, playing at home, were -25 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 179, surpassing the over/under line of 145.</p> 

<p>After leading 50-35 at halftime, Illinois clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 32 points while scoring 62 of their own.</p><p>Illinois put up 112 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They hit 16 threes at a 38.1% clip and were strong inside, shooting 68.2% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 34 of 46 attempts, good for 73.9%.</p> <p>Will Riley led the way with 31 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 5 of 6 from deep and shooting 76.9% overall. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added 21 points, making 4 threes at 50% shooting from beyond the arc. Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 11 points and 7 assists, while Tomislav Ivisic grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Illinois giving up 67 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Illini gave up 31 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Illinois fouled the opponent enough to send them to the line 46 times, where they made 34 free throws, shooting 73%. The Illini also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

SIUE Cougars vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Lions and Privateers face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Privateers are hosting the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Lindenwood is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against New Orleans. The over/under for the game is set at 151 points.</p><h3>LINDENWOOD LIONS VS NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +1</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 4:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-65 in favor of the Privateers.</li><li>Not only will New Orleans pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Lions?</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lions faced a tough challenge in their season opener, losing 93-60 to Oklahoma on Monday. Lindenwood, who were +27.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p>

<p>After trailing 43-29 at halftime, the Lions allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The game’s total points reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 140.</p><p>Lindenwood struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.1% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 4 assists.</p> <p>Jalon Moore led the way with 22 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three. Jeremiah Fears contributed 16 points and 6 assists, while Duke Miles added 14 points, hitting 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Lindenwood's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 93 points in their last game. The Lions shot 52% from the field, hitting 34 of their 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lindenwood connected on 14 of 34 three-point attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 11/17 from the free-throw line, making 64% of their foul shots.</p><h3>Will the Privateers Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>New Orleans fell 78-61 to Troy on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game where they were +12.5 point underdogs. The Privateers didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 151.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-20 at halftime, New Orleans showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while holding Troy to 35. However, their 2nd half effort wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>The Privateers struggled offensively, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 17.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they hit only 50% of their free throws.</p> <p>James White led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 5 threes. Jackson Fields added 15 points and 10 boards, while Tayton Conerway contributed 11 points and 6 assists.</p><p>New Orleans gave up 78 points despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Privateers limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot only 4/23, a 17% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, New Orleans sent their opponent to the stripe 22 times, where they converted 11 attempts. The Privateers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Lindenwood Lions vs New Orleans Privateers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canadiens versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played 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 Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS 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 Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Maple Leafs picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Montreal Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Montreal fell to 4-8-2 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line and failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Montreal's only goal came in the third period, cutting the deficit to 2-1 before the Penguins added an empty-netter. Christian Dvorak scored for the Canadiens, who struggled with giveaways, totaling 20 in the game.</p><p>Montreal's offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, managing just one goal, which came from Christian Dvorak in the third period. Dvorak's goal was his first of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were hindered by 20 giveaways. They failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both scored by Sidney Crosby, and a late empty-netter from Blake Lizotte sealed the Canadiens' fate. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Do the Maple Leafs Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 8-5-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early before William Nylander tied it up with 19:08 left in the first period. The game stayed even until the Wild scored 2:14 into overtime.</p> 

<p>As underdogs, the Maple Leafs didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that number.</p><p>Toronto's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews earning his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner picking up his 12th.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after Nylander's goal at 19:08 in the first period. They had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Magic and Nets game? Catch the action at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Nets hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on YES. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 218 points, and the Nets are favored to win at home vs. the Magic.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Orlando Magic +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-105 in favor of the Nets.</li><li>Our projections have Mikal Bridges finishing with Mikal Bridges points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Orlando Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Over the Magic's last five games, they are 3-2 and come in with an overall record of 5-4. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 7th, and they are 3rd in the Southeast division.</p><p>Orlando has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 7-2 against the spread. Orlando has covered the spread in two straight home games and are 4-1 ATS at home compared to 3-1 on the road.</p><p>The Magic's offense finished with 112 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 110.1 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Paolo Banchero who comes into today's matchup averaging 18.9. Franz Wagner also heads into the game with a PPG average of 18.6.</p><p><p>Currently, the Magic's defense holds the 6th rank in the NBA, allowing 106.1 points per game.</p><p>Most recently, the Magic's defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 97 points to the Bucks.</p></p><h3>Will the Nets Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Facing off against the Magic, the Nets are looking to secure a winning record, with their current record sitting at 5-5. Across their 10 games, the Nets have recorded a 4-4 record when facing teams from the Eastern Conference and a 1-1 record in non-conference games.</p><p>Brooklyn has an overall ATS record of 8-1 as they come into today's game. As the favorite this season, Brooklyn is 2-0 vs. the spread while going 6-1 as the underdog.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 113.2 points per game, the Nets struggled in their previous game. Against the Wizards, the Nets scored 102 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 37.8%. The team's top scorer is Cam Thomas, who enters today's matchup with an average of 26.9, while Mikal Bridges also carries a PPG average of 20.2 into the game.</p><p><p>The Nets' defense is presently ranked 14th in the league, allowing an average of 113.3 points per contest.</p><p>In the terms of takeaways, Nets are causing 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking 8th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 14th in rejections, averaging 5.4 blocked shots each game.</p></p>

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