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<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Hurricanes.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hurricanes (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Hurricanes Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 22-14-2 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total line of 6 goals resulted in a push.</p> 

<p>The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina tied it up in the second period and added two more goals, including an empty netter, to secure the victory.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the Hurricanes with two goals in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, scoring his third goal of the season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal and picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 12. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with his sixth goal, an empty-netter with just nine seconds left.</p> <p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but went scoreless on power plays. They had 14 giveaways and scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added a final goal in the third.</p><p>Carolina's defense struggled late in the first period, allowing two goals in the final minute, but they tightened up afterward, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers moved to 23-13-2 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, who took the lead at 5:15 in the first period. After the Stars tied it up in the second, Florida pulled ahead with two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter at the 19:00 mark.</p><p>Four different Panthers found the net in their 4-2 win over Dallas, including A.J. Greer, who scored his first goal of the season. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net with one minute left. Matthew Tkachuk picked up his third goal, while Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers in the first period.</p> <p>Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. The Panthers scored their second goal on a power play, with Aleksander Barkov earning his sixth assist of the season.</p><p>Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping secure the win for the Panthers. Defensively, Florida had 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the 2nd period, they kept the Stars scoreless in the 3rd.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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<p>ABC will broadcast this week 17 NFC matchup between the Lions and 49ers, which kicks off at 8:15 ET. The Lions are favored on the road with a point spread of -3.5 and a money line of -196. The 49ers, the home team, have a money line of +164 and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points. The game is being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.</p><h3>DETROIT LIONS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Lions Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 13-2 record, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have a 76.3% chance of winning the NFC North. They bounced back from their week 15 loss to the Bills by beating the Bears 34-17 in week 16, covering the 6.5-point spread. The O/U line was 47.5, and the teams combined for 51 points.</p> <p>Detroit has an average scoring margin of +12.9 points per game and is 10-4-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-6-1, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Lions are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in scoring, averaging 32.9 points per game, and are 2nd in passing yards per game (264.7) despite ranking 15th in pass attempts. Detroit also ranks 6th in rushing yards per game (143.9) on 31.3 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Jared Goff has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 136 in week 16, with 336 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23/32 passing. He threw for 494 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 15 and had 283 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14. Jameson Williams led the team in receiving in week 16, with 5 catches for 143 yards.</p><p>In their 34-17 win over the Bears, the Lions' defense gave up 323 passing yards on 26 completions. Chicago had a tough time running the ball, with just 59 yards on 17 attempts. Despite allowing 382 total yards, Detroit's defense limited the Bears to a 20% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>The Lions' defense recorded two sacks and had two more quarterback hits than the Bears. Chicago did find the endzone twice through the air, with the Lions allowing two passing touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The 49ers Going Win In At Upset At Levi's Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 29-17 loss to the Dolphins in week 16. San Francisco was favored by 1.5 points in that game but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 6-9. Despite their record, the 49ers rank 9th in our NFL power rankings, but their playoff chances are now at 0.0%.</p> <p>Against the spread, the 49ers are 5-10 this season, with an average scoring margin of -1.2 points per game. They are 5-8 ATS as favorites and 0-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to an average line of 46.3.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers rank 16th in the NFL with 22.1 points per game and 8th in total yards, averaging 365.7 per contest. They are 21st in passing attempts but 7th in passing yards, with 235.7 per game. On the ground, they rank 13th in rushing attempts and 10th in rushing yards, averaging 130 per game. San Francisco is 10th in 3rd-down conversions and 7th in red zone attempts, but they sit 21st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Brock Purdy threw for 313 yards (26/40) with 2 touchdowns and an interception in week 16 against Miami. George Kittle had 8 catches for 106 yards, and Purdy led the team in rushing with 26 yards on 4 carries. Before that, the 49ers scored just 6 points in week 15, with Purdy posting a passer rating of 45 against the Rams.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled to stop the run in their 29-17 loss to the Dolphins, giving up 166 yards on the ground across 30 attempts. They also allowed 215 passing yards, with Miami completing 64.7% of their passes. The 49ers' inability to generate pressure was evident, as they failed to record any sacks and finished with a -5 differential in quarterback hits.</p><p></p><p>Despite their struggles, the 49ers did manage to hold Miami to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Overall, the defense had a tough time slowing down the Dolphins' offense, as they allowed 381 total yards in the game.</p>

Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb improved to 5-8 on the season with an 84-79 road win over East Carolina on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.</p> <p>Darryl Simmons II led the way with 29 points, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc and shooting 75% overall. Isaiah Richards also had an efficient night, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 46% of their shots, going 18 for 39.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb held the opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 36 times, making 22 for 61%. Gardner-Webb allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern dropped to 2-11 on the season after an 81-65 loss to Georgia on Sunday, December 22nd. The Buccaneers were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Charleston Southern put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws, going 11-for-16 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly played all 40 minutes, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while De'Shayne Montgomery added 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in just 22 minutes. Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and Asa Newell finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Buccaneers couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 51% on 23/45 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 8. The Buccaneers gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Thursday's interleague matchup between the Nationals and Rangers is set for 2:35 from Globe Life Field in Arlington. Washington comes in with a record of 15-15, while the Rangers are just above .500 at 16-15. Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Rangers, and he is facing off against Mitchell Parker for the Nationals.</p>

<p>Looking at the money line odds, the Rangers are at -213 compared to the Nationals at +175. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and you can catch this one on MASN.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 2:35 ET on Thursday, May 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Nationals vs Rangers series. Washington went into the matchup as +165 underdogs and squeaked out a 1-0 win. The only run of the game came in the 2nd inning for the Nationals, and they were able to hold on for the win.</p>

<p>Trevor Williams got the start for the Nationals, going just five innings but not giving up a run. He finished the game with three strikeouts but issued four walks. Kyle Finnegan got the save. Andrew Heaney had a good outing for the Rangers, giving up just one run in seven innings of work.</p>

<p>Nick Senzel was the difference for the Nationals, as he homered and scored the game's only run. Senzel finished the game 2/4 with the home run and two runs scored.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is on the road today vs. the Rangers with an overall record of 15-15. The Nationals are in 4th place in the NL East, where they trail the Braves by 5.5 games. So far, they have gone 5-2 in divisional matchups. The Nationals are 4-8 at home this year but have been much better on the road, going 11-7.</p>

<p>As the road underdog, the Nationals have put together a record of 10-7 this year, and they are 14-14 when not favored. Washington's overall series record is 4-5, and they have won two straight series on the road. So far, they are 1-1 as the favorite in this series. Looking at how they have been playing recently, the Nationals are 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Washington has been a profitable team to back on the run line this season, going 19-11 overall. They have been even better on the road, posting a 14-4 run line record away from home. The Nationals are 18-10 against the run line as an underdog, but just 1-1 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.9, while it drops to -3.6 in losses.</p><p>Washington's over/under record for the season is 13-16, and the average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. In games where the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the record is 5-6. In total, 33.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher, with 30.0% of their games having lower lines. The combined run average for their games this season is 8.3 runs per game.</p><p>Mitchell Parker and the Nationals are on the road to take on the Rangers today. Parker has been solid through his first 3 starts, picking up wins in 2 of those outings. He began the year with a win over the Astros, where he went 7 innings and struck out 8. In his last start, he went 4 innings and gave up 1 earned run.</p><p>Washington's offense has been one of the worst in the league so far, averaging just 4 runs per game (20th). They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3 runs per game. The Nationals do have a good team batting average of .231, but their slugging percentage, OPS, and isolated power numbers are all below the league average. As a team, they are also near the top of the league in strikeouts.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams has been a bright spot for the Nationals so far, as he is hitting .284 with a team-high seven homers and 17 RBIs. Nick Senzel has also been swinging a hot bat, going 6/21 in his last five games with three homers. Overall, he is batting just .239 for the season.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is hosting the Nationals today with an overall record of 16-15, and they are just one game behind the Mariners for the AL West lead. So far, they have gone 5-8 in divisional matchups. The Rangers have an even 9-9 record at home compared to 7-6 on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Rangers have gone 8-8 this year and 8-7 as the underdog. Texas' overall series record is 4-4-1 this year, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games, heading into today's matchup vs. the Nationals.</p><p>When the Rangers win, they win by an average of 3.6 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.1 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 14-17, and they are 7-11 against the run line at home. As the underdog, they are 9-6 against the run line, compared to 5-11 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Rangers and Nationals met in the first game of their series, the over/under line was set at 9.0 runs, but the game only produced one run. The next day, the line was set at 7.5 runs, and the game produced eight runs. The Rangers have played 30 games this season, and their average combined run total is 8.6 runs per game. Their over/under record is 13-17, and the average line for their games is 9.0 runs.</p><p>Texas is sending Nathan Eovaldi to the mound today vs. the Nationals. He has made six starts this season and has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 3.00. Eovaldi's WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. Looking at his overall numbers, Eovaldi has turned in three quality starts, and his ERA at home is 2.03 compared to 4.19 on the road. In his most recent outing, Eovaldi finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. Before that, he had lost two straight starts.</p><p>Adolis Garcia has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his eight home runs are 3rd in the league and the top mark on the Rangers. Garcia is also batting .294 for the season, and his 25 RBIs are 4th in the league. However, Garcia has gone just 6/27 in his last eight games. Evan Carter also has five homers for the Rangers, but he has just a .221 batting average for the season.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Carter has gone 8/28 with three homers, and Marcus Semien has also gone deep three times in this stretch. Nathaniel Lowe has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/32 in his last nine games. Lowe has just one homer in this stretch but has driven in two runs.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 5/2/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hatters and Royals game? Catch the action at Curry Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the Royals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Queens (NC) is favored by -8.5 vs. Stetson in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>STETSON HATTERS VS QUEENS (NC) ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stetson Hatters +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curry Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-66 in favor of the Hatters.</li><li>Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hatters Win in Charlotte?</h3><p>Stetson's season continued its rough start with an 85-45 loss to Florida on Sunday, dropping the Hatters to 0-11. Despite being +39 point underdogs, they failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 46-27 at halftime, Stetson managed just 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The combined score of 130 points came in well under the O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>Stetson's offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 45 points on 26.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 29.4%, and they hit only 3 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc, finishing with a 12.5% three-point shooting percentage.</p> <p>Alijah Martin and Will Richard were the bright spots, with Martin scoring 18 points and Richard adding 17 on 72.7% shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. also contributed 12 points, hitting 80% of his shots and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>Stetson's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Hatters gave up 26 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponent.</p><h3>Will the Royals Win at Curry Arena?</h3><h3>Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Queens (NC) fell to 5-6 on the season after an 80-62 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday, December 21st. The Royals were significant underdogs at +27.5 but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 38-33 at halftime, Queens was outscored 42-29 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 152 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, the Queens (NC) Royals put up 62 points, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts and connected on 35.5% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes on 31 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 5 of 11, or 45.5%.</p> <p>Sean Pedulla led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% overall, though he was just 1 of 4 from three. Maban Jabriel added 15 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. The Royals dished out 19 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Queens (NC) gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 31 of 65 shots. Inside the arc, the Royals allowed 63% shooting, as the opponent connected on 24 of 38 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Queens (NC) held the opposition to 25% shooting, as they made just 7 of 27 attempts. The Royals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 shots for 78%.</p>

Stetson Hatters vs Queens (NC) Royals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Thunder (-443) will host the Clippers (+341) in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City is currently on a 12-game win streak and is favored by 9.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be seen on FDSO.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-112 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Clippers Have What it Takes in Oklahoma City?</h3><p>The Clippers fell to 19-14 on the season after a 122-86 road loss to the Spurs on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles lost by 36 points, failing to cover the spread. The combined score of 208 points was below the O/U line of 219.</p> <p>San Antonio took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 52-36 to 62-36. The Clippers couldn’t recover, as the Spurs outscored them 31-17 in the 1st quarter and 32-26 in the 2nd. Heading into the 4th quarter, Los Angeles trailed 91-63, and the Spurs finished strong, outscoring them 31-23 in the final period.</p><p>In their 122-86 loss to the Spurs, the Clippers struggled offensively, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 26.8% from three-point range, making 11 threes. James Harden led the way with 17 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>Norman Powell added 15 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Amir Coffey contributed 14 points, scoring 7 in the 4th. Harden also hit 2 threes at a 33.3% rate.</p><p>The Clippers struggled defensively, giving up 122 points to the Spurs, who shot 49% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with 32 points in the 2nd and 28 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Despite the loss, the Clippers did well in limiting San Antonio’s three-point shooting, holding them to 22% with just 9 made threes. The Spurs went 17/19 from the free-throw line. The Clippers recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Thunder Win at Paycom Center?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 27-5 on the season with a 113-105 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Oklahoma City, favored by seven points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 218 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 216.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma City took control with a 13-0 run, turning a 65-55 deficit into a 68-65 lead. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Minnesota 43-23, and entered the 4th quarter up 89-75, holding off the Timberwolves’ late push.</p><p>In the Thunder's win over the Timberwolves, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 40 points, shooting 65.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Luguentz Dort contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1%, while Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Thunder shot 47.2% from the field and made 12 threes at 33.3%. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 19 points in the 3rd quarter, while Hartenstein added 9 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Thunder defense held the Timberwolves to 105 points, despite Minnesota shooting 49% from the field. Oklahoma City gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 23 points. The Timberwolves scored 30 in the 4th, but the Thunder still secured the win.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Minnesota hit 15 threes at a 39% clip. The Timberwolves also went 12/12 from the free-throw line. The Thunder finished with 28 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 16 steals.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Stars? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Stars as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>The Stars enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Senators Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 19-15-2 this season. Ottawa, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line in the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, and the defense held Seattle scoreless. The Senators’ first goal came at 5:28 in the first period, and they added an empty-netter in the third to seal the win.</p><p>In their 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators had 23 shots on goal and scored three times, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th as well.</p> <p>Ottawa’s first goal came 5:28 into the first period. They added their second at 8:49 in the second period before Stützle’s empty-netter at 17:46 in the third. The Senators recorded 11 giveaways and earned 5 assists on their three goals.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on a strong performance, where they held Seattle scoreless. Anton Forsberg stopped all 22 shots, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Will Dallas Win at Home?</h3><p>Dallas dropped their latest game, a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers, bringing their record to 22-13-1. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>In their 4-2 loss to Florida, the Stars took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before netting both of their goals in the second. Miro Heiskanen earned his fourth assist of the season, and Thomas Harley picked up his fifth. Dallas struggled with giveaways, tallying 32 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars had a tough time late in the game, giving up two goals in the 3rd period, including an empty netter with 1:00 left. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The defense also had 5 takeaways and 26 hits.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Governors versus the Ospreys? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and North Florida is favored by -7.5 vs. Austin Peay in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNF Arena at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Ospreys.</li><li>Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Austin Peay Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Austin Peay Governors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Austin Peay’s season record fell to 3-8 after an 85-55 road loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday, December 21st. The Governors entered the game as +25.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 140 fell just short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Austin Peay struggled early, trailing 47-20 at halftime. They managed to score 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to make a significant comeback.</p><p>Austin Peay struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 31.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 2 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 10.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>LJ Thomas led the Governors with 20 points, despite shooting 6 of 17 from the field and missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Jason Edwards added 16 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, while Devin McGlockton contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Austin Peay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 60% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 30 shooting for 70%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 18 shots, good for 44%. Austin Peay also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Can the Ospreys Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>North Florida dropped to 5-6 on the season after a 99-45 loss to the Gators on Saturday. The Ospreys, who were +27 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, well under the O/U line of 174.5.</p> <p>North Florida was down 54-17 at halftime and managed just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. They'll look to regroup after this tough loss.</p><p>North Florida's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points with a field goal percentage of 23.2% (13/56). Their effective field goal percentage was 30.4%, and they hit only 22.7% of their two-point attempts (5/22) and 23.5% from three (8/34). At the free-throw line, they shot 61.1% (11/18).</p> <p>Will Richard was a bright spot, scoring 26 points in 22 minutes, shooting 75.0% overall and from three (6/8). Sam Alexis added 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled, giving up 99 points on 44% shooting. They allowed 34 field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20. North Florida also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws (81%).</p>

Austin Peay Governors vs North Florida Ospreys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Maple Leafs and Islanders face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are hosting the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. In this Eastern matchup, the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 goals against the Islanders. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Islanders winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Toronto Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 23-13-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period, but William Nylander tied it with a power-play goal at 19:08. The game stayed even until the Wild scored at 2:14 in overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Their record now stands at 23-13-2.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th assist on the play.</p> <p>Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but came up empty after Nylander's early tally. The Maple Leafs had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 into overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will New York Win at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 14-17-7 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. The Islanders were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>New York found themselves down 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Islanders added another goal in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with Nelson's goal coming just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.</p> <p>New York registered 23 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall and Simon Holmstrom picked up assists on Cizikas' goal, with Holmstrom now having 4 assists this season. Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee were credited with assists on Nelson's goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders will look to bounce back after giving up 5 goals to the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%. New York's defense also recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits. The Islanders tied the game at 3-2 late in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the 3rd, including an empty netter.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Betting on today's Boilermakers and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on FS1. In this Big Ten matchup, Purdue is favored bt -6.5 vs. Minnesota. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Boilermakers Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Purdue improved to 9-4 on the season with an 83-64 win over Toledo on Sunday. Playing at home, the Boilermakers were -20.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 147 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue led 39-28 at halftime and added 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Boilermakers controlled the game and picked up another win.</p><p>Purdue put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and hit 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 28 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 73.3%, hitting 11 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Braden Smith led the way with 34 points and 12 assists, shooting 54.5% overall and 46.2% from three (6/13). Trey Kaufman-Renn added 23 points, making 11 of 14 shots, while Fletcher Loyer contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Even though Purdue gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts, where they went 21/35. From beyond the arc, Purdue's defense allowed 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Purdue's opponent shot 73%, making 11 out of 15 attempts. Purdue also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Golden Gophers Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Minnesota improved to 8-5 on the season with a 90-68 win over Morgan State on Sunday. The Golden Gophers were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -24 spread. The game’s total points hit 158, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>Minnesota took control early, leading 55-37 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 35 points while allowing 31, showing a more balanced but less dominant performance after the break.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota's offense put up 90 points, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%. They hit 13 threes at a 44.8% clip, and connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Kameron Hobbs led the way with 25 points and 4 assists, while Mike Mitchell Jr. added 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 from deep. Dawson Garcia contributed 18 points, making 4 of 5 threes, and Parker Fox shot 80% from the field in limited minutes.</p><p>Even with Minnesota's defense giving up 68 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts. The Golden Gophers allowed 31 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Minnesota's defense gave up 13 threes on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 62%. The Golden Gophers allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Hatters and Gators are set to face off at 1:00 ET on SEC. The Gators will host the game at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 159.5 points, and Florida is favored by -37.5 at home against Stetson.</p><h3>STETSON HATTERS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stetson Hatters +37.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Stetson at +37.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hatters Have a Shot at a Win at Gainesville?</h3><p>Stetson's season continued its rough start with a 99-53 loss to LSU on Tuesday, dropping them to 0-10. The Hatters were +23.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Stetson found themselves down 47-10 at halftime but managed to score 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The total points for the game went over the 150.5 line, finishing at 152.</p><p>Stetson's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 30.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they hit 32% of their threes, going 8-for-25 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Mehki Ellison led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range (4/8). Cam Carter and Vyctorius Miller each added 16 points, with Miller hitting 4 of 6 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep.</p><p>Stetson's defense struggled, giving up 99 points on 53% shooting. The Hatters allowed 35 made field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, they gave up 14 threes on 31 attempts, a 45% clip. Stetson also sent the opposing team to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 83%.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Gators improved to 12-0 this season with a dominant 99-45 win over North Florida on Saturday. Playing at home, Florida entered the game as heavy favorites, laying 27 points, and they covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 144, well under the 174.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Florida took control early, leading 54-17 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28, maintaining their defensive intensity throughout the game.</p><p>Florida put up 99 points in their latest game, shooting 44.7% from the field and hitting 45% from beyond the arc (9/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 81.5% of their free throws, going 22/27 from the line.</p> <p>Will Richard led the way with 26 points in just 22 minutes, knocking down 6 of 8 threes and shooting 75% overall. The Gators also dominated the offensive glass with 26 rebounds, and Sam Alexis contributed 12 boards along with 14 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 45 points, Florida's defense allowed the opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 34 made baskets on 76 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition went 25/56, also hitting 44% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent connected on 9 of 20 attempts, shooting 45%. Florida also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws, an 81% success rate. The Gators gave up 26 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stetson Hatters vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>The Lancers and Blue Hose are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Hose will host the game at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center in Clinton, SC. Longwood is favored by -2 in this Big South conference contest against Presbyterian. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>LONGWOOD LANCERS VS PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +2</p><p>This game will be played at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Blue Hose.</li><li>Not only will Presbyterian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Longwood Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Longwood has been favored in 18 of their 26 games this season, and they have gone 12-6 in those contests. On the road, the Lancers are just 4-8 this season, and they have lost their last seven games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Longwood is 15-11 this year, and they are 3-8 in Big South play. In their last game, the Lancers defeated Winthrop by a score of 84-74.</p><p>Longwood's ATS record this season is 10-13. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lancers have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread. On the road, Longwood is 5-7 ATS this year and they have an 0-5 ATS mark in their last 5 road games.</p><p>Longwood's over/under record for the season is 12-11, and the average scoring total in their games is 141.4. Today's over/under line of 142.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (140.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 150 points.</p><p>The Longwood offense is coming off a game where they scored 84 points against Winthrop. They posted a field goal percentage of 50.9% and connected on 10 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Walyn Napper, who is averaging 13.8 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Johnathan Massie also maintains a PPG average of 11.7 heading into game.</p><p>At this time, the Lancers' defense is positioned 61st in the country, permitting 67.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.0 threes per game vs. Presbyterian. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.8%.</p><h3>Can the Blue Hose Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Presbyterian enters this game with a 12-15 overall record and a 4-8 mark in Big South play. The Blue Hose have gone 5-7 at home this season, including a three-game win streak.</p>

<p>Presbyterian is 4-13 as an underdog this season, and the team's average scoring margin at home is -2.3 points per game. In the Blue Hose's last game, they lost to UNC Asheville by a score of 71-69.</p><p>Against the spread, Presbyterian has a record of 14-10 this season. At home, they are 6-6 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Blue Hose have gone 10-7 vs. the spread this year. In their last three games at home, Presbyterian is 3-0 vs. the spread and they have a 7-3 mark vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Presbyterian's over/under record for the season sits at 14-10, and today's line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (143.9). So far, 11 of their games have had a lower over/under line than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 147 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.4 points per game, the Presbyterian had a below average performance. They scored 69 points against UNC Asheville and had a field goal percentage of 45.1%. Offensively, the Blue Hose hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 65th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 173rd in terms of percentage and 263rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Blue Hose's defense holds the 213rd rank in the nation, allowing 73.9 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.2 threes per game vs. Longwood. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.2%.</p>

Longwood Lancers vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

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<p>The Hockey Club and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Flames being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Flames picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hockey Club (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Stun the Crowd at Scotiabank Saddledome?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 16-15-6 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The game’s total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5. Utah, as the underdog, failed to cover the puck line.</p> <p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas tied it up with 0:01 left in the second period. The Golden Knights then scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal, finding the net three times in their 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Ian Cole scored his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second. Alexander Kerfoot netted his second goal of the year at 13:10 in the third period, tying the game 3-3.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to two. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, Utah will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to Vegas, including the game-winner in overtime. The Golden Knights scored three unanswered goals, with the first two coming late in the second period and the third at 5:37 in the third. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%, while Utah's defense recorded 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will Calgary Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to Edmonton dropped them to 18-12-7 this season. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 6.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up in the third before the Oilers pulled away. The Flames’ goals came from Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich.</p><p>Calgary’s offense came up empty in the first period, but Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second. Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third period.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal and recorded 22 giveaways. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, while Mikael Backlund added his 4th assist. Kevin Bahl also contributed with his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal.</p><p>Calgary's defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period, including one just 20 seconds in. After the Flames tied the game at 2-2, they conceded a power-play goal at the 9:50 mark of the third period and an empty-netter with three seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Eagles face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Winthrop as the -15.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 165.5 points.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Winthrop winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can USC Upstate Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>USC Upstate fell to 1-11 on the season after a 72-64 home loss to Youngstown State on Saturday. The Spartans entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>USC Upstate trailed 27-23 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>USC Upstate struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and hitting only 1 of 18 three-point attempts for a 5.6% success rate. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage at 35.8%, though they did manage to convert 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Mister Dean led the Spartans with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Nico Galette added 20 points, hitting 42.9% of his threes, while Breylin Garcia contributed 16 points on 77.8% shooting. USC Upstate also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 72 points, USC Upstate's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including a dismal 5% from three-point range, where they hit only 1 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 46% on two-pointers, going 23/49. USC Upstate also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 78%. The Spartans allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Winthrop Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Winthrop fell to 7-5 on the season after a 77-68 road loss to Indiana on Sunday. The Eagles entered the game as +16 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Winthrop trailed 41-37 at halftime and scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 163.5 O/U line.</p><p>Winthrop's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the Eagles with 18 points, while Malik Reneau, K.J. Doucet, and Kasen Harrison each added 14. Doucet also pulled down 12 rebounds, and Trey Galloway contributed 11 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Even with Winthrop's defense giving up 77 points, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 1 three-pointer on 20 attempts, a 5% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, though, Winthrop struggled, allowing 29 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 18 free throws (69%).</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Nittany Lions and Scarlet Knights face off at 8:30 ET on BTN. The Scarlet Knights are hosting the game at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -7 vs. Penn State in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -7</p><p>This game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Nittany Lions?</h3><p>As Penn State heads into tonight's game against Rutgers, the Nittany Lions have lost two straight games and have a 9-11 record overall. So far, they have gone 3-6 in Big Ten play and 6-5 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Penn State has yet to win a game, going 0-7. Their average margin of defeat in road games is -14.3 points per game, and they have lost their last seven road games.</p><p>As the underdog, Penn State has gone 5-5 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS record is just 2-5 and over their last 10 road games, the Nittany Lions are 4-5-1 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, Penn State is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Penn State's games this season (145). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>The Penn State offense is coming off a game where they scored 74 points against Minnesota. They posted a field goal percentage of 45.2% and connected on 5 threes. The team's top scorer is Kanye Clary, who enters today's matchup with an average of 18.4, while Adrian Baldwin Jr also carries a PPG average of 13.2 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Nittany Lions' defense is ranked 229th in the country at 74.8 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.2 threes per game vs. Rutgers. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.2%.</p><h3>Do the Scarlet Knights Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Rutgers has gone 9-4, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. On the season, the Scarlet Knights are 10-9 overall, and they have gone 2-6 in Big Ten play. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +7.0.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, Rutgers has lost two straight, and they are 1-7 this season when they are the underdog. Overall, they have been favored in 11 games, and their record in those games is 9-2. In their last game, they lost to Purdue by a score of 68-60.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Rutgers has a 6-5 record vs. the spread. In their last three games as the favorite, the Scarlet Knights have gone 2-1 ATS. At home, Rutgers has an ATS mark of 7-6 this year and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last three home games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Rutgers games is 6-13. On average, their games have finished with 134.5 points, which is 3.6 points below their average over/under line of 138.1. Today's over/under line is set at 143.5. This year, 13 of their games have finished with more points than that. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points.</p><p>Against Purdue, the Rutgers had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 67.9 points per game. They scored 60 points and posted a field goal percentage of 37.5% in the game. Aundre Hyatt led the scoring for the Scarlet Knights, contributing 15 points. Additionally, Clifford Omoruyi chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Rutgers defense is giving up an average of 66.6 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.3 threes per game vs. Penn State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.1%.</p>

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