<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Sabres come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>The Sabres 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 Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Sabres Chances on the Road</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres’ record stands at 10-9-1. Buffalo’s defense held Detroit scoreless in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres failed to cover. Buffalo’s only goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored short-handed in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the only goal, his 5th of the season. Tuch's goal came shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense will look to bounce back after giving up two power-play goals in their last game against the Red Wings. Both goals came in the second period, with the first at the 7:49 mark and the second at 14:38. Despite those setbacks, the Sabres' defense held strong in the third period, not allowing a goal. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will the Sharks Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Sharks fell to 6-12-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose, as underdogs on the puck line, kept the game under the total of 6.5 goals. The Sharks held a lead twice in the game, but Vancouver scored the winning goal with just 26 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>Nico Sturm opened the scoring at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks responded with a goal at 5:19 in the same period. San Jose took the lead again in the third period with a goal from Mikael Granlund at 18:43, but Vancouver tied it up and then scored the game-winner at 19:34.</p><p>San Jose's offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks with his 2nd goal, 2:37 into the second period.</p> <p>San Jose recorded 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 16. William Eklund earned his 7th assist on Granlund’s goal, and Tyler Toffoli picked up his 5th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves, posting a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Kick-off for this Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks matchup is set for 3:30 ET from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. FOX is handling the television broadcast, and the over/under line is at 59.5 points. The Buffaloes are the -3 point favorites on the road. Colorado comes in with an 8-2 record, while Kansas is 4-6 on the season.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas Jayhawks +3</p><p>This game will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Kansas Jayhawks winning this one by a score of 33 to 30</li><li>Not only do we have the Kansas Jayhawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 59.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colorado Buffaloes Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Colorado enters Week 13 against Kansas with an 8-2 record and a 20th-place spot in our power rankings. They are already bowl-eligible and have a 43.1% chance of winning the Big 12. Nationally, they rank 15th in playoff odds at 36.9%.</p> <p></p><p>The Buffaloes have gone 4-1 on the road and 2-1 at home this season. They are 4-0 as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs, with an average scoring margin of +11.4 points per game. Against the spread, they are 7-1, covering all four games as favorites.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 59.5 points. Colorado’s average over/under line is 55.9 points, and their games have averaged 56.8 points. Their over/under record for the season stands at 4-3-1.</p><p>Colorado’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 7th nationally with 322.2 yards per game. They are 3rd in completions, averaging 28 per game, and 11th in attempts with 38.7. Heading into week 13, they are 22nd in scoring, with 34.1 points per game, and we have them 16th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Shedeur Sanders has thrown for 3,222 yards and has a passer rating of 113. He has 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, completing 72.9% of his passes. Colorado ranks 127th in rushing, with 78.7 yards per game. Isaiah Augustave leads the team with 362 rushing yards. Travis Hunter has 911 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns.</p><p>Colorado's defense heads into their matchup against Kansas ranked 39th nationally, allowing 22.7 points per game. They’ve given up 219 passing yards per game and 139.2 rushing yards on average. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 61.8% of their passes, with a passer rating of 88.2 against Colorado’s defense.</p><p></p><p>In their recent 49-24 win over Utah, Colorado’s defense allowed just 31 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Utah managed 241 passing yards but threw three interceptions. Overall, Colorado’s defense gave up 272 total yards and 15 first downs in the game.</p><h3>Will The Kansas Jayhawks Win At Home Over The Colorado Buffaloes?</h3><p>Kansas enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Colorado at home. They are 2-2 at home this season and rank 29th in our CFB power rankings. The Jayhawks have a 23.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections.</p> <p></p><p>Kansas has been favored in four games this season, going 1-3 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +5.6 points per game, and they are 4-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 59.5 points, the highest for Kansas this season. Their over/under record is 5-4, with an average line of 54.4 points and an average game total of 54.8 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Kansas ranks 19th in our offensive power rankings, scoring 30.2 points per game, which places them 41st nationally. Their rushing attack is their strength, averaging 201.9 yards per game on the ground, ranking 23rd in the country.</p> <p>Devin Neal leads the rushing game with 926 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Jalon Daniels has thrown for 1,985 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 82.</p><p>Kansas' defense has allowed 24.6 points per game this season, ranking 49th nationally. Opponents have averaged 153 rushing yards per game and 229.3 passing yards against the Jayhawks, completing 59.5% of their passes.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against BYU, Kansas gave up just 13 points but allowed 366 total yards, including 174 rushing yards on 35 attempts. The defense also recorded an interception in the win.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Tennis is a sport that has been around for more than centuries, and it remains a very popular sport throughout the world. Tennis betting still isn’t as popular as some of the other professional sports that are out there, but there are great betting options available.

There are some massive tennis tournaments that take place throughout the year, and those are known as the major tennis tournaments. Some of those tournaments are going to be taking place in the United States, but they also are taking place throughout the world.

This article is going to explain tennis betting, and will also give you some tips for how to bet tennis. This is always going to be a sport that provides a good betting option, especially during the times of the year in which other events aren’t taking place.

Here is a look at the best tennis sportsbooks that are available in the industry, and there are going to be some great betting options at each spot.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-tennis" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON TENNIS</h2>
Knowing where to bet on tennis is going to be just as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Every sportsbook is going to have some tennis betting options, but there are some sportsbooks that stand out more than others.

Here are six of the best tennis betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that you should look to use if you want to bet on this sport.

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<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Mocs game? Catch the action at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN, as the Mocs hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Chattanooga as the -12 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +12</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Even though we have Chattanooga winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Morehead State as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Morehead State Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Morehead State dropped their season opener, losing 83-56 to Cincinnati on Friday. The Eagles were heavy underdogs at +28.5 but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-19 at halftime, Morehead State scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Morehead State managed just 56 points in their last game, shooting 35.7% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 12-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Dillon Mitchell, Simas Lukosius, and Jizzle James each scored 14 points, with Mitchell going 7-for-7 from the field. Lukosius hit 2-of-2 from three-point range and added 6 assists, while James connected on 2-of-3 from deep.</p><p>Morehead State's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 60% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 33 field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Morehead State gave up 27 two-pointers on 39 attempts, a 69% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. The Eagles also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 73%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Chattanooga as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chattanooga dropped to 0-1 on the season with a 67-61 loss to Austin Peay on Monday. The Mocs, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Chattanooga couldn’t make up the difference in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 30 points after the break. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the O/U line of 147.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 29 threes for a 17.2% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.8%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Mocs were more efficient, shooting 57.1% on two-point attempts. Bash Wieland led the team with 19 points, while LJ Thomas added 18, and Sai Witt contributed 17. Isaac Haney was efficient, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense held their opponent to 67 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Mocs gave up 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws, a 73% success rate.</p>

Morehead State Eagles vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

College Basketball

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bonnies and Golden Griffins face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Griffins are hosting the game at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. St. Bonaventure comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +9</p><p>This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Golden Griffins.</li><li>Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will St. Bonaventure Shock Everyone at Koessler Athletic Center?</h3><h3>St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Bonnies opened their season with a 70-56 win over CSUN on Monday. Playing at home, St. Bonaventure entered as -8 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>They led 31-20 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 21.9% of their threes (7/32), but connected on 56.5% of their two-point attempts (13/23), leading to an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%.</p> <p>Chance Moore led the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 46.2% overall and 28.6% from three. Keonte Jones and Lajae Jones each added 16 points, with Lajae hitting 3 of 7 from deep. The Bonnies also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists, while shooting 67.6% from the free-throw line (23/34).</p><p>St. Bonaventure's defense held their opponent to just 56 points, with the Bonnies allowing 36% shooting from the field (20/55). They gave up 13 two-point field goals on 23 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. Bonaventure limited their opponent to 7 threes on 32 attempts, a 21% success rate. The Bonnies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts, shooting 67%. St. Bonaventure allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Golden Griffins Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Canisius dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 93-64 to Arizona on the road. The Golden Griffins were +34.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 157, just over the pre-game O/U line of 156.</p> <p>After trailing 52-30 at halftime, Canisius scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. Though the loss was expected, covering the spread against a strong Arizona team is a small positive for Canisius.</p><p>In their last game, Canisius put up 64 points, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They hit 10 threes, shooting 38.5% from deep, and connected on 76.9% of their free throws, going 10-for-13 from the line.</p> <p>Paul McMillan IV led the way with 20 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three. Caleb Love added 17 points and 6 assists, while Jaden Bradley contributed 15 points, hitting 70% of his shots in 23 minutes.</p><p>Canisius struggled defensively, giving up 93 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 33 field goals on 68 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they gave up 25 two-pointers on 40 attempts, a 62% rate. From three, they allowed 8 threes on 28 attempts, or 28% shooting.</p>

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Canisius Golden Griffins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Already leading the series 2-1, the Blue Jays (65-51, 35-27 away) are sending Alek Manoah to the mound to take on the Guardians (55-60, 30-28 home) and Noah Syndergaard in game four of this series. See who I like to come out on top in this American League matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -136</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 1:10 ET on Thursday, August 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>As the road underdog, the Blue Jays' win streak currently stands at three games.</li><li>The Blue Jays are already up 2-1 in this series vs. the Guardians.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .211 against Alek Manoah in his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>CAN THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS PULL OUT A WIN AS ROAD FAVORITES?</h3><p>Coming in with an overall record of 65-51, the Blue Jays are 3rd in the AL East. As of late, Toronto has been good on the road, winning two straight road series. The team's overall series record is 22-14. For the season, the Blue Jays have a runline record of 54-62, which includes going 31-31 away from home. Their over/under mark is 46-66 this year.</p><p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah has not had the best of luck this season, boasting a 3-8 record and 5.72 ERA. His ERA on the road is slightly better at 5.06, but his home ERA is an abysmal 24.26. Manoah's WHIP stands at 1.74 while opponents have hit .255 against him and slugged .436.</p></p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays earned a victory in Alek Manoah's most recent start, defeating the Boston Red Sox 7-3. The right-hander went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering six hits and three earned runs while picking up his first win of the 2023 season.</p><p>During their last ten games, Toronto is the 17th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .235 and are averaging 3.9 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Blue Jays are hitting .260 with an OBP of .330 while averaging 4.5 runs per contest. This figure puts them 15th in the league.</p><p>Over the last five games, George Springer has been a force at the plate for the Blue Jays, leading the team in hits and batting an impressive .530. On the season, he is hitting .259 and has driven in 46 runs.</p><h3>WILL THE CLEVELAND GUARDIANS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Guardians enter today's game with an overall record of 55-60, including putting together an above .500 mark at home (30-28). This year, Cleveland has played in 36 series and have gone 16-18-2. Currently, they are 2nd in the AL Central.</p><p><p>The Guardians will turn to starter Noah Syndergaard, who has a 1-5 record this season. Through 14 appearances, his ERA is 6.75 with a K/9 of 5.53. Syndergaard has also posted a FIP of 6.01 and an OBP of .323.</p></p><p>Noah Syndergaard's latest outing ended in a 7-4 loss to the White Sox, with the right-hander lasting six innings and surrendering nine hits and five earned runs.</p><p>Over their last ten games, the Guardians are ranked 22nd in the league in scoring at 2.3 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4 per contest puts them 26th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Cleveland is 16th, with an OBP currently sitting at .311. The team's collective batting average is .249 (12th).</p><p>Oscar Gonzalez has been a key contributor to the Cleveland offense this season, boasting a .222 batting average and .315 slugging percentage. During the team's last ten games, Gonzalez has been on fire at the plate, leading the club with hits and posting an impressive .271 average.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 8/10/23

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The New York Yankees are taking on the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS. The first pitch of the series will be thrown at 8:08 p.m. ET and the game will be nationally televised on Fox.
<h2>New York Yankees at Houston Astros Odds</h2>
New York (getting +145) is the underdog against Houston (-155) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this night game at 8.5 runs (-105 for the over and -115 for the under). This game currently has a runline of Yankees +1.5 (-150) and Astros -1.5 (+130).

The Yankees have gone 106-59 SU across the regular season and playoffs, and are 96-69 against the spread (ATS). They've gained 16.8 units for moneyline gamblers and 26.3 units ATS. New York has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Astros, on the other hand, are 110-57 SU and 92-75 ATS. They've gained 6.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 3.2 units ATS. Houston has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the over has cashed in four of those seven.

Houston games have had an over/under record of 75-86-6 in 2019. New York has been a good over bet with a total record of 87-73-5.

The right-handed Masahiro Tanaka will get the start for the visiting Yankees. Tanaka is 11-9 with a 4.45 ERA and 149 strikeouts. He's 0-0 with four strikeouts and a 2.25 ERA against Houston this year (two starts).

The Astros will send righty Zack Greinke (18-5, 2.93 ERA) to the mound. Greinke has 187 strikeouts and 30 walks as well as a 0.98 WHIP. Greinke is 1-0 with 14 strikeouts and a 2.13 ERA over two starts against New York this year.

With a team slash line of .293/.407/.525, New York has averaged 7.7 runs scored through three postseason games. The Astros are hitting .242/.294/.406 and the team has put up 3.8 runs in the 2019 playoffs.

The Astros bullpen (10.8 K/9) has registered an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.85 this postseason, while Yankees relievers (9.0 K/9) have fared significantly better with a 2.02 ERA and 1.27 WHIP.

New York’s offensive production has been powered by second baseman DJ LeMahieu and shortstop Gleyber Torres, who have combined to drive in 200 runs. LeMahieu is slashing .326/.374/.521 with 27 home runs, 106 RBIs and 113 runs scored. Torres (.281/.339/.543) has produced 39 homers, 94 RBIs and 101 runs scored.

Left fielder Michael Brantley and first baseman Yuli Gurriel have led the Astros' hitters this year. Brantley is hitting .308/.368/.498 with 23 home runs, 91 RBIs and 91 runs scored, while Gurriel is batting .298 with 31 homers, 108 RBIs and 86 runs.

The Yankees have gained 10.8 units and are 64-50 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 60 of those games, compared to 51 that've gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Astros have lost 9.3 units and are 63-54 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over's hit in 57 of those games, as opposed to 56 that've cashed the under.
<h3>New York Yankees at Houston Astros Free Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/2019-mlb-playoffs-nlcs-preview-prediction-washington-nationals-vs-st-louis-cardinals/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Yankees, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes

New York has tallied 16 extra-base hits over its last five games. Houston has 15 XBH over its last five.

The Yankees have hit 17 home runs in their last 10 games. The Astros have hit 16 over their last 10.

The Yankees have a team OPS of .832 this season and an OPS of .821 against right-handed pitchers. The Astros' OPS stands at .847 overall and .829 versus righties.

The New York defense has coughed up eight errors over the last 10 games, compared to only two errors for Houston over its last 10.

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Vanderbilt Commodores vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Ole Miss Rebels vs Florida Gators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

UTEP Miners vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Texas A&M Aggies vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Memphis is the heavy favorite in this week nine matchup against Charlotte, with the point spread set at -18.5. The game is scheduled for 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis and will be broadcast on ESNU. Memphis comes in with a 6-1 record, while Charlotte has gone 3-4 on the season. The over/under line is at 57.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers -18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Memphis Tigers winning this one by a score of 36 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Memphis Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -18.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Charlotte 49ers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Charlotte heads into Week 9 against Memphis with a 3-4 record, ranked 118th in our power rankings. Their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are at 19.1%. On the road, they are 1-3, while their home record stands at 1-1 this season.</p> <p></p><p>The 49ers have been underdogs in all seven games, with a 2-4 record in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -11.4 points, and they are 3-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 57.5 points. Charlotte’s games have averaged 57.4 points, with an average over/under line of 49.7 points. Their over/under record is 4-2 so far this season.</p><p>Charlotte’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 23 points per game, placing them 106th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. They have converted only 29.8% of their third-down attempts and have a passer rating of 79, ranking 104th nationally.</p> <p>Quarterback Deshawn Purdie has thrown for 717 yards, completing 60.8% of his passes, with four touchdowns and one interception. Charlotte is 48th in passing attempts per game. Hahsaun Wilson leads the ground game with 336 rushing yards and five touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry. Jairus Mack has 295 receiving yards on 14 catches.</p><p>Charlotte's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 34.4 points per game, including 51 points in their recent loss to Navy. They gave up 291 total yards in that game, with 174 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, while Navy completed 7 of 13 passes for 117 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 184 rushing yards per game against Charlotte, ranking them 145th nationally. The 49ers have faced 28.4 pass attempts per game, allowing 233.4 passing yards on average, with a passer rating of 93.9, which ranks 119th in the country.</p><h3>Are The Memphis Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Memphis enters Week 9 against Charlotte with a 6-1 record, ranked 63rd in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility but have just a 3.4% chance of winning the American Athletic Conference. The Tigers are 3-0 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Memphis has been favored in five of their seven games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +14.3 points, and they are 3-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points. Memphis games have averaged 54 points, with their over/under record at 2-4. Their average over/under line this season is 57.9 points.</p><p>Heading into week 9, Memphis is 26th in scoring, averaging 34.1 points per game. They are also ranked 47th in our offensive power rankings. Seth Henigan has thrown for 1,866 yards with a passer rating of 92. He has 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, completing 64.8% of his passes.</p> <p>Memphis is 8th in passing attempts, averaging 39.3 per game, and 9th in completions with 25.4 per game. They are 28th in passing yards, averaging 268.6 yards per game. On third downs, they convert 43.3% of their attempts. Mario Anderson Jr. leads the rushing attack with 639 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry.</p><p>Memphis' defense, ranked 29th nationally, has allowed 19.9 points per game this season. They’ve given up 121.1 rushing yards per game (51st) on 29.1 attempts per game, which is the 16th fewest in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 233.7 passing yards per game against Memphis, completing 61% of their passes.</p><p></p><p>In their latest game, Memphis allowed 44 points and 674 total yards, including 445 passing yards and 229 rushing yards. North Texas ran the ball 32 times and attempted 61 passes against the Tigers’ defense.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs Memphis Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Yale Bulldogs vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

FIU Golden Panthers vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

New Mexico State Aggies vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Northern Illinois Huskies vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Stanford Cardinal vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Fresno State Bulldogs vs Long Beach State Beach NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Temple Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

UNLV Rebels vs San Jose State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Purdue Boilermakers vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

NC State Wolfpack vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

Buffalo Bulls vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Western Michigan Broncos vs Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

There are a lot of strategies when it comes to betting on sports. Some people take a high-volume approach because they feel like a lot of small edges add up to a much bigger advantage. Others bet a small number of games but a larger amount of money because they believe that one big edge is a better situation than a lot of small edges. Some people like to “chase the steam” and immediately follow along with the “sharp side”, based on line movement or the opinions of some of the industry’s most respected bettors. Others like to “fade the public”, which means that they will bet against the “consensus” opinion because the public loses over the long-term.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-public-money/"><strong>Fading the public</strong></a> is also called contrarian betting. Technically, it doesn’t just have to be fading the public, because the public and the sharp side can sometimes be the same. It’s akin to playing the “Don’t Pass” line on a craps table. If you break down the house edges in craps, it’s actually better to play the “Don’t Pass” line rather than the “Pass” line. But, it’s hard to do that. Craps has a community feel. When everybody wins, everybody wins on the “Pass” line. Everybody is having fun. Who wants to be that guy that plays the small advantage to go against everybody?

It’s different with <strong>contrarian betting</strong> because you don’t have to look anybody in the eye when you are deliberately doing the opposite. The motto for a contrarian bettor would be, “It looks too good to be true”. Do this long enough and you’re bound to hear the phrase “public dog”. What this means is that the public, a group that collectively bets more favorites than underdogs, has found a team it loves that isn’t supposed to win the game. One of the best examples we’ve seen of this recently was the Green Bay Packers against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship. The Packers were a five-point underdog most of the week, even though they had won eight straight games and Aaron Rodgers looked like a guy ready for a bust in Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As we know, the Falcons crushed the Packers and Atlanta wound up being the sharp side in that game. They also closed -6.5.

When too many people climb on board a team or an athlete in an individual sport, alarm bells start going off. Think about it. If you’re in a room with a lot of people, isn’t it a weird feeling when everybody agrees? Say you’re doing a group project at work or school and there are no dissenting opinions. Everybody is on the same page. Isn’t there that voice in the back of your mind that knocks on your skull and says, “Aren’t you missing something?”

Contrarian betting basically has the same type of mindset. The team that nobody wants to bet on is the team that the contrarian player is dying to bet on. There is a method to this madness. For starters, perception of these teams or individuals is very low. Because of this, oddsmakers often shade the lines a little bit on the team or player that everybody likes. It may be subtle, just an adjustment of the vig or a half-point here or there, but there’s already value built into the line on that undesirable betting option. For another thing, there’s probably going to be even more value on that side as betting action increases. The more action, the more the bookmakers need to adjust the lines. The more the lines adjust, the more value there is on the side that nobody wants to play.

Understanding bias is such an important part of being a handicapper. If the Milwaukee Brewers have lost seven straight games and were just beaten 11-2 by the Chicago Cubs, who is going to bet on them in the next game? The models for that game may have the Cubs listed as a -275 favorite, but oddsmakers open the game -300. The Brewers are playing the reigning World Series champions, have lost seven straight, and just lost by nine runs. Who wants to play them the next day? Throughout the day, the line climbs up to -340. Mr. Contrarian strolls up, dashing and debonair with his coiffed hair and designer suit, and plops a couple dimes on the counter on the Milwaukee Brewers.

Some people look at him and question his intellect. They’ll wonder whether or not he even cares about that $2,000, considering it’s less than his suit cost. But, Mr. Contrarian walks away knowing that he got 65 cents of value that should not have been there because nobody wanted to bet on the Brewers. The Brewers may win. They may not win. The one thing we cannot debate, however, is that Mr. Contrarian got the best of the number and that has proven to win more often than not over the long-term.

These are decisions that you are forced to make as a handicapper. It’s no fun losing and it’s no fun being an island, but it’s also not fun losing with everybody else. A lot of deep-pocketed professionals will subscribe to contrarian betting theories. It’s all about line value. It’s nearly impossible to get more line value than to bet on a team that nobody wants to bet on.

In this industry, we look for “buy points”. You try to buy low. You try to buy stock in a team that nobody wants to buy. Whether it’s simple variance or regression to the mean, those teams are generally going to improve. It’s harder to envision with a money line sport like baseball, but the Phoenix Suns aren’t going to get beat by 15 or more points every game over the course of a season. String together three or four of those losses and everybody throws that team away. Some bettors believe that is the time to buy.

The nice thing about sports betting is that there are a lot of approaches and a lot of ways to make money. Maybe contrarian betting doesn’t work for you. Maybe you don’t want to have to root for that bad team. Unders are usually the preferred total bets for professional handicappers. Why? Joe Public on his couch with a PBR tall boy and a bag of pork rinds is rooting for points. Oddsmakers and bookmakers know that Joe Public is rooting for points. It’s more fun to watch points. The percentage of <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-sharp-money/"><strong>sharp players</strong></a> that oddsmakers and bookmakers are worried about is a lot smaller than the large percentage of public players that come in on the game no matter what. In a way, betting the under and the underdog are the simplest ways to be contrarian.

That’s not always the case. Sometimes the public will back an under or an underdog, in which case, sharp players generally go contrarian the other way. Sometimes, everybody is on the same page and a contrarian bettor will wait until close to kickoff, tip-off, or first pitch to get involved.

There’s no right or wrong way to handicap games, but there’s a wrong way to handicap the industry and that’s to not be aware of all of these different approaches and strategies. This is just one more for you to consider as you look to improve as a bettor and look to bang the books.

Sports Betting: What is Contrarian Betting?

College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

There are just four teams that make it to the College Football Playoff each year, but that number is going to be expanding soon. There are other major bowl games that take place throughout the year, and those teams are chosen based on how they perform during the regular season.

This article will not only give you the best college football betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you tips so you know how to bet on college football.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-college-football" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET COLLEGE FOOTBALL</h2>
Knowing how to bet on college football is going to be an important step, but you also need to know where you should be wagering. Choosing the right sportsbook is going to be a huge part in sports betting, especially during the college football season.

Here are six of the best college football sportsbooks to use the next time that you are wanting to wager on the sport.

Best College Football Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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Troy Trojans vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Boise State Broncos vs Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

South Alabama Jaguars vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Air Force Falcons vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

UL Monroe Warhawks vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

James Madison Dukes vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

New Mexico State Aggies vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

BYU Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

UCF Knights vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Arizona Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Iowa State Cyclones vs Utah Utes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Baylor Bears vs Houston Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Louisville Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Capitals and Flyers are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN. The Flyers will host the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 6:00 ET on Tuesday, October 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Flyers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 6-5 overtime win against the Devils, the Capitals improved to 3-1-0 this season. Washington, the underdogs on the puck line, saw the game’s total of 11 goals easily surpass the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Five different players scored for the Capitals in this one. The Devils struck first, but Tom Wilson tied it up at 13:59 in the first period. Wilson also scored the game-winner 4:00 into overtime.</p><p>Tom Wilson led the Capitals' offense with two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, bringing his season total to five. He also scored Washington’s first goal of the game. Dylan Strome added his third goal of the season and picked up his fourth assist on Wilson's overtime winner. Andrew Mangiapane scored his first goal of the season.</p> <p>Washington took 37 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. After a scoreless third period, Wilson's second goal sealed the 6-5 victory in overtime. The Capitals scored three times in the first period and added two more in the second.</p><p>The Capitals' defense will look to bounce back after allowing 5 goals to the Devils in their last game. Logan Thompson made 26 saves with a save percentage of 83.9%. The defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 40 hits. Washington led 5-3 in the second period, but they gave up two goals in the 3rd, including a power-play goal at 7:32.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Philadelphia?</h3><p>With a 3-0 loss to the Canucks, the Flyers dropped to 1-3-1 this season. Philadelphia, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p>

<p>The Flyers’ defense struggled, giving up goals in the first and second periods. Offensively, they couldn’t find the net, managing 26 shots on goal. Philadelphia’s 18 giveaways didn’t help their cause either.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Canucks, despite firing 26 shots on goal. The Flyers were held without a goal for the first time this season.</p> <p>Philadelphia struggled with possession, committing 18 giveaways. They were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal just 3:51 into the game and allowed two more in the second period. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 29 saves with a 90.6% save percentage. The defense also recorded 28 hits and 1 takeaway.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/22/24

<p>Game five of the Eastern Conference Finals is set for Thursday night when the Miami Heat visit the Boston Celtics. A sweep was avoided in game four, but the Celtics are still facing an uphill battle to stay alive. Below is my NBA pick for the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-miami-heat-vs-boston-celtics-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Miami Heat +7.5</p>



<p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-miami-heat"><a></a>Why Bet the Miami Heat:</h2>



<p>✅ Miami has covered the spread in 10 of their last 13 games played.</p>



<p>✅ The Heat have covered the spread in five of their last six games against the Celtics.</p>



<p>✅ Boston has lost five of their last six games against Miami.</p>



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<p>The Heat had the chance to close out this Eastern Conference Finals at home, but they were outplayed by a desperate Celtics team. Miami will still feel confident in this series, but another loss could make things a bit hairy.</p>



<p>Game four started off all Miami in the first half, but it flipped in the second half. The Heat won the first quarter by six points and they kept that advantage at the half. Boston came out of the half on fire and dominated the third quarter. The Celtics grabbed a nine-point advantage after three and grew that lead in the fourth. Ultimately, Boston won 116-99 to get the series back home.</p>



<p>In the game four defeat, Jimmy Butler did his part with 29 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Caleb Martin added 16 points and four rebounds off the bench.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-boston-celtics-focusing-on-one-game-at-a-time">The Boston Celtics Focusing on One Game at A Time</h2>



<p>Boston was not going to give up this series easily and they can just take it one game at a time. The Celtics can make things interesting with a game five win and may be series favorites if they are able to extend it one more game. Boston’s starters showed up ready to play in game four with all five starters, plus one bench guy, scoring at least 11 points on the night.</p>



<p>Jayson Tatum led the way with 33 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and two blocks. Al Horford added 12 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in the victory.</p>

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game 5 Betting Pick & Prediction - 05/25/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Titans and Demon Deacons game? Catch the action at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC, as the Demon Deacons hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Wake Forest being favored by -21 over Detroit.</p><h3>DETROIT TITANS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +21</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Even though we have Wake Forest winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Detroit Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Detroit picked up a 70-59 win over Ball State on Wednesday, November 20th. The Titans were +11 point underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Detroit led 32-27 at halftime and outscored Ball State 38-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 129, which was under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Titans put up 70 points, shooting 45.5% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 52.9% of their threes (9/17), contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%.</p> <p>Orlando Lovejoy led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jared Lary added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Mickey Pearson Jr. grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds, and the Titans pulled down 13 offensive boards as a team.</p><p>Despite Detroit's strong defensive effort, the Titans couldn't overcome their offensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 38% shooting. They were effective in limiting damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 5 threes on 25 attempts (20%).</p> <p>Detroit sent their opponent to the line 30 times, where they converted 20 free throws (66%). The Titans also gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Wake Forest Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest picked up an 82-69 win over Western Carolina on Tuesday, November 19th. The Demon Deacons were heavy favorites at -23, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest led 44-34 at halftime and added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. Though they got the win, they’ll look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting 38.7% from beyond the arc, with 12 made threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.4%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 84.2% of their attempts (16/19).</p> <p>Hunter Sallis, Ice Emery, and Cord Stansberry each scored 20 points, with Stansberry shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three. Cameron Hildreth added 18 points and 6 assists, while Parker Friedrichsen contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wake Forest's opponents hit 12 of 31 threes, shooting 38%. They also went to the free-throw line 19 times, making 16, an 84% success rate. Wake Forest gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>The Lightning and Kings are set to face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Saturday, March 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Tampa Bay?</h3><p><p>Heading into tonight's game, Tampa Bay is in 6th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 38-25-6. In the Atlantic Division, they sit in 4th place. Over their last ten games, the Lightning have gone 7-3, and they have won their last five games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Tampa Bay has a record of 17-16-2, and they have won three straight games away from home. When playing as the underdog, the Lightning have gone 13-12-4 this season.</p></p><p>On the road this season, Tampa Bay has gone 17-18 against the puck line, and they have an average scoring margin of -.3 goals per game. So far, the Lightning have been the underdog in 29 of their 69 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 18-11.</p>

<p>Overall, the team's puck line record is 36-33, and they have won their last five games against the puck line. In their last ten road games, the Lightning have gone 7-3 against the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Tampa Bay's games have finished with an average of 6.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Lightning have an over/under record of 34-31-4.</p><p>Tampa Bay has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Lightning are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 23rd in the league. Looking at how the Lightning's offense is performing during power plays, they are 1st in power play goals and 20th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Tampa Bay's leading scorer is Nikita Kucherov. So far, he has 41 goals which is 6th in the NHL. Kucherov also comes into the game with 81 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings are currently 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 2nd in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy comes into the game having made 43 starts this season. So far, his record is 26-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.836%.</p><h3>Can Los Angeles Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Kings have gone 16-11-7 and are currently riding a three-game winning streak. Over their last ten games, Los Angeles is 6-4 and has a record of 36-22-11 overall. In the Western Conference, the Kings sit in 7th place and are 3rd in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>When favored this season, Los Angeles has gone 25-15-7 and has won three straight games as the favorite. Against other Western Conference teams, the Kings have a record of 20-18 and have gone 9-8 against divisional opponents. Over their last five games, Los Angeles has gone 3-2 and are 2-1 in their last three contests.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Kings have an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game, and their puck line record is 15-19. So far, they have 25 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>This season, the Kings have been favored in 47 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 18-29. In their last 10 home games, the Kings have gone 6-4 against the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Los Angeles have an average of 5.7 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.1. In terms of their over/under performance, the Kings come in with a record of 25-41-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Tampa Bay has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>The Kings come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 16th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 6th in the league. The Kings went 22-16 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 11-5.</p><p>Los Angeles' current leading scorer is Trevor Moore. This season, he has 25 goals, which puts him 46th in the NHL. Moore also comes into the game with 23 assists.</p><p>Los Angeles defense takes on the Lightning ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 2nd in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Tampa Bay, goalie Cam Talbot has started 42 games in this season. His current record is 21-16, and his save percentage stands at 0.891%.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/23/24

<p>Denny Hamlin raised the ire of fans and Kyle Larson for his driving standards en route to claiming the Pocono 400 under a caution flag. Hamlin and Larson are among the betting favorites with past and recent success at Richmond heading into the Cook Out 400 this weekend - NASCAR’s second trip to America’s Premier Short Track.</p>



<p>BangtheBook goes inside the stats and recent performances at Richmond - both this season and in recent history - to find the best bets for the Cook Out 400 this weekend.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-previous-and-recent-success-at-richmond">Previous and Recent Success at Richmond</h2>



<p>Six previous winners from Richmond’s summer race history - which dates back to 1958 - are confirmed to race this weekend and are all strong candidates for top-five and top-ten finish prop betting lines.</p>



<p>Hendrick Motorsports Kyle Larson (+500) won the Spring race at Richmond, one of three wins and ten top-ten finishes this season, and won the 2017 Summer race. Since February 2020, Larson has had three top-ten finishes in five races at Richmond.</p>



<p>Denny Hamlin (2009, 2010, 2016) and Kevin Harvick (2006, 2011, 2022) each have three career wins at the Richmond Summer race.</p>



<p>Hamlin (+650) has one race win and four top-five finishes at Richmond in the last six races, while Harvick (+750) has one race win, three top-five, and five top-ten finishes, including finishing fifth at Richmond in the Spring.</p>



<p>While a long shot in 2023, RFK Racing’s Brad Keselowski (+2500) has two career wins in the Richmond Summer race (2014, 2020). Keselowski has two top-ten finishes in the last six races at Richmond and eight top-ten finishes this season.</p>



<p>Kyle Busch <em>(priced at +850 over at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetOnline</a>)</em> won the Summer Richmond stop in 2018 and finished second at 2023’s Spring stop in Richmond. Busch has five top-ten finishes in the last six races at Richmond and is poised to break into the top five.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Joe Gibbs Racing’s Martin Truex Jr.</h2>



<p>Current NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Championship leader Martin Truex Jr. (+400) is driving with the best form of his long career and is the betting favorite for the Cook Out 400. Truex Jr. has provided consistent results and betting wins regularly, earning him this spotlight.</p>



<p>Truex Jr. finished third at Pocono, his fifth top-three and sixth top-five finish in the last eight races. On the season, Truex Jr. has three race wins, eight top-five, and 11 top-ten finishes. While not an official race, Truex Jr. also won the preseason short track shootout Clash at the Coliseum.</p>



<p>Truex Jr. has two Summer race wins at Richmond (2019, 2021) and has four top-five and five top-ten finishes in the last six races at Richmond. The only finish at Richmond outside the top ten was at the 2023 Spring Race, where he finished 11th.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BangtheBooks Favored Cook Out 400 Contenders and Pick</h2>



<p>Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, and Denny Hamlin are among BangtheBook’s favored contenders to win or finish in the top five and top ten at the Cook Out 400.</p>



<p>Team Penske’s Joey Logano (+1200) has one race win, six top-five, and ten top-ten finishes this season, including seventh in the Spring at Richmond. However, Logano’s recent form on Richmond’s short track has him among our favorites: Logano has three top-five and five top-ten finishes in the last six races at Richmond.</p>



<p>However, BangtheBook’s NASCAR Betting Pick is to take Christopher Bell (+750) to win the Summer Race at Richmond. Bell has four top-five and five top-ten finishes in the last six races at Richmond, including finishing fourth in the Spring, one of eleven top-ten finishes this season.</p>



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NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400

<p>Betting on today's Avalanche and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Panthers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE 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 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Panthers should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>The Panthers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Avalanche Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 11-9-0. Colorado was favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the total over.</p> 

<p>Colorado took the lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s defense struggled, allowing two empty-net goals in the third period.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only converted twice. Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, coming with just 2:17 left in the game.</p> <p>Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal. MacKinnon, who took 6 shots on goal, earned his 14th assist on Makar's earlier tally. The Avalanche recorded 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Colorado's defense gave up the tying goal at 11:29 in the 2nd period and allowed four more after that, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage, and the Avalanche's defense recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Florida improved to 12-7-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals fell short, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida's goals came from different players. They held a 2-0 lead before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers scored twice in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season at 17:28 in the third period. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter, marking his 10th goal of the year.</p> <p>Earlier in the game, Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring in the first period with his third goal of the season. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third goal as well, this one coming on a power play at 11:13 in the second period. The Panthers registered 16 giveaways and finished with 6 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry their momentum from the third period of their last game, where they didn’t allow a goal. Overall, they gave up 2 goals to the Stars, both of which came in the second period. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Thundering Herd and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on B1G+, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150 points, with Purdue being favored by -20 over Marshall.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +20</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue winning straight-up, we like Marshall at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thundering Herd Have What it Takes in West Lafayette?</h3><p>Marshall improved to 3-0 this season with an 83-62 win over Bellarmine on Saturday. The Thundering Herd, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game ended at 145, exactly matching the over/under line.</p> <p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Marshall dominated the second half, outscoring Bellarmine 49-28. Their strong defensive effort in the second half was key to pulling away and securing the win.</p><p>Marshall's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 36% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-25 from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 16 of 17 for 94.1%.</p> <p>Nate Martin led the way with 23 points, shooting 81.8% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jalen Speer and Jack Karasinski each added 20 points, with Speer knocking down 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Marshall finished with 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Even though Marshall gave up 62 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including 57% on two-pointers with 20 makes on 35 attempts. From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 25 threes, good for 36%.</p> <p>Marshall also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 94% success rate. The Thundering Herd gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Boilermakers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Purdue's season took a hit with a 76-58 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. The Boilermakers were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 35-28 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41. They'll need to tighten up their defense and find more scoring options moving forward.</p><p>Purdue's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 40% shooting from the field. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 12 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>The Boilermakers had an effective field goal percentage of 46% and grabbed only 5 offensive rebounds. They did manage to dish out 16 assists, with Braden Smith contributing 9 of them to go along with 11 points and 3 made threes.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposition shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 34 shooting, a 55% rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. Purdue gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Carolina as Away Favorites</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 14-5-0. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up early in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for Carolina with two goals, bringing his season total to three. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, now with 12 assists on the season. Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal, finding the net on an empty net with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Hurricanes fired 45 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added an empty-netter in the third. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense had 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 8-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled right from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored the Blue Jackets' first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the Capitals had already scored 6 by then.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets with his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and scored both of their goals in the second period. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s tally.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they allowed another goal late in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 15 saves.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -17.5 at home against UNCG.</p><h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCG Spartans +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like UNCG at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spartans Pull Off a Win at Bloomington?</h3><h3>UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCG dropped their last game to SMU, 81-68, on Monday, November 11th. The Spartans were +14 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG's offense put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 68.2% (15/22), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UNCG's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 21 of 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 70% rate.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana continued their strong start to the season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Indiana took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39 to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Indiana's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 17 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81.8% of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers couldn't contain their opponent inside, who shot 52% on two-pointers, hitting 18 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

UNCG Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

The early season struggles of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been forgiven and are a thing of the past, as the Lightning are solid favorites to win the 2019-20 Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay trails both Washington and Boston in points, and will have a tough time catching either one, but as Tampa Bay proved last season, winning the President's Trophy doesn't really mean a whole lot in the grand scheme of things.

The Washington Capitals are No. 2 in the odds and are leading the Metropolitan Division, with Boston at No. 3. The Bruins are leading the Atlantic and are a strange team in that they are absolutely brutal in the shootout, going 0-7 so far and having 12 overtime losses altogether. With no shootout in the playoffs, the Bruins may fare better in the postseason and can't be discarded.

The St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche are tied for having the lowest odds among the Western Conference teams. Those two teams are at least four points clear of the remaining Western teams and making the playoffs is going to be a dogfight. The Pacific Division has five teams within a point at the top of the division standings.

There is still four weeks remaining before the NHL trade deadline and teams in the mix may be willing to go all in, so there is most likely going to be some movement in the odds depending on which teams are active in the next four weeks.

Among the teams currently on the outside looking in, the Toronto Maple Leafs are probably the most likely to make it from the East, while Nashville may make it from the West, due to having played fewer games than the teams a couple of points in front of them.

There are worse bets than the Tampa Bay Lightning, as it isn't often that you'll find a favorite at +700 and when focused, the Lightning are the best team in the league.

We'll look at the odds as of Jan. 26 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/"><b>BetOnline</b></a> win the 2019-20 Stanley Cup.
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<td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Team</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Odds</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Tampa Bay Lightning</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+700</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Washington Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+900</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Boston Bruins</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Colorado Avalanche</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1200</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Pittsburgh Penguins</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1200</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">St. Louis Blues</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1200</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Dallas Stars</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1400</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Las Vegas Knights</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1600</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Vancouver Canucks</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1600</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Toronto Maple Leafs</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1600</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Arizona Coyotes</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+1600</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Nashville Predators</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Carolina Hurricanes</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Calgary Flames</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Florida Panthers</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Chicago Blackhawks</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Columbus Blue Jackets</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2500</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">New York Islanders</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2500</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Edmonton Oilers</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2500</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Philadelphia Flyers</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+2800</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Winnipeg Jets</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+3300</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Minnesota Wild</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+4000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Buffalo Sabres</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+6600</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">San Jose Sharks</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+10000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">New York Rangers</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+10000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Montreal Canadiens</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+15000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">New Jersey Devils</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+25000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Los Angeles Kings</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+50000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Anaheim Ducks</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+50000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Ottawa Senators</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+50000</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Detroit Red Wings</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">+100000</td>
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<p>The Tigers and Dons are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPNU. The Dons will host the game at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with San Francisco being favored by -1 over Memphis.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers +1</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 3-0 on the season with a 94-70 win over Ohio on Friday. The Tigers were -12.5 point favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 164, just over the O/U line of 161.</p> <p>Memphis led 43-38 at halftime before dominating the 2nd half, outscoring Ohio 51-32. Their strong 2nd half performance was key in securing the win and covering the spread.</p><p>Memphis put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field and 72.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 18 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, and they also connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22 from the line.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 80% from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts. Tyrese Hunter also hit 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 21 points and 6 assists, while Ajay Sheldon added 20 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip.</p><p>Memphis struggled defensively, giving up 70 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 56% from the field. The Tigers allowed 32 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Memphis gave up 13 threes on 18 attempts, a 72% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws at a 77% rate.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Dons Chances at Home</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons cruised to an 82-37 win over Chicago State on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, San Francisco entered the game as -29 favorites and covered the spread comfortably.</p> 

<p>San Francisco dominated early, leading 44-12 at halftime. They added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 25. The combined points of 119 fell well under the O/U line of 148.</p><p>In their latest game, the San Francisco Dons put up 82 points, shooting 46.9% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.2%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 55.9%.</p> <p>They also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Tyrone Riley IV was a standout, scoring 28 points in 23 minutes, shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 5 of 6 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 37 points, San Francisco's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the Dons gave up 19 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Francisco's opponent hit 11 of 30 attempts, shooting 36%. The Dons also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, a 64% success rate. San Francisco allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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It is rare to see Chase Briscoe somewhere other than the top of the odds board for a NASCAR Xfinity Series race, but the Pennzoil 150 is a rare race. Road courses aren’t nearly as rare on the Xfinity Series circuit as they are on the Cup Series circuit. In fact, there were supposed to be five of them this season

This year, the race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course was moved from August to May and then swallowed up by the pandemic, which left the Xfinity Series with four. This is the first, followed by stops at Road America, Watkins Glen, and then the Charlotte Roval.

With the pandemic and all of the schedule changes, this will be a NASCAR/IndyCar doubleheader with the GMR Grand Prix. The GMR Grand Prix will be at noon and the Pennzoil 150 will go off at 3 p.m. ET. This is the Pennzoil preview and we’ll also preview the GMR Grand Prix for you at BangTheBook as well.

Here are the odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> for the Pennzoil 150:
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<td width="295">Austin Cindric</td>
<td width="295">+155</td>
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<td width="295">AJ Allmendinger</td>
<td width="295">+275</td>
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<td width="295">Justin Allgaier</td>
<td width="295">+600</td>
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<td width="295">Chase Briscoe</td>
<td width="295">+600</td>
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<td width="295">Noah Gragson</td>
<td width="295">+1320</td>
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<td width="295">Ross Chastain</td>
<td width="295">+2250</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Justin Haley</td>
<td width="295">+2750</td>
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<td width="295">Jeremy Clements</td>
<td width="295">+4400</td>
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<td width="295">Harrison Burton</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">Field (any other driver)</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
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<td width="295">Brandon Jones</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
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<td width="295">Alex Labbe</td>
<td width="295">+8800</td>
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<td width="295">Michael Annett</td>
<td width="295">+8800</td>
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<td width="295">Jeb Burton</td>
<td width="295">+8800</td>
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<td width="295">Anthony Alfredo</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
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<td width="295">Riley Herbst</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
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<td width="295">Myatt Snider</td>
<td width="295">+17000</td>
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<td width="295">Brandon Gdovic</td>
<td width="295">+22000</td>
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<td width="295">Brett Moffitt</td>
<td width="295">+22000</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Sieg</td>
<td width="295">+22000</td>
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<td width="295">Brandon Brown</td>
<td width="295">+33000</td>
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<td width="295">Josh Bilicki</td>
<td width="295">+33000</td>
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<td width="295">Josh Williams</td>
<td width="295">+110000</td>
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<td width="295">Timmy Hill</td>
<td width="295">+110000</td>
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<td width="295">Jeffrey Earnhardt</td>
<td width="295">+220000</td>
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<td width="295">Joe Graff Jr</td>
<td width="295">+220000</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
This is an interesting field. Some road course ringers have worked their way into the equation. Austin Cindric is also a really short price at +155. AJ Allmendinger, who, to be fair, did win at Atlanta earlier this year, continues to live off of that Cup Series win at Watkins Glen in 2014 at +275. Justin Allgaier and Chase Briscoe are +600. There is a big gap to Noah Gragson at +1320 and then an even bigger gap to Ross Chastain at +2250.

<strong><u>The Road (Course) Less Traveled</u></strong>

The Road Course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is always in use for the Grand Prix, but not this NASCAR race. In fact, this is the first year that the 2.439-mile road course will be in use. There are 14 turns on the asphalt and brick surface. As you would expect, few, if any, drivers have any experience on this particular track.

We don’t have any past histories to really look at here, so this is all about handicapping the drivers that are likely to do well on a road course. The front stretch and turn 2 of the oval track are in use, but most of the course is on the infield.

<strong><u>Recent Road Results</u></strong>

Chase Briscoe was sixth at Watkins Glen, seventh at Mid-Ohio with a Stage 1 win, seventh at Road America with a Stage 2 win, and ninth on the Charlotte Roval with the most laps led and a Stage 1 win. Crazy as it seems, the +600 price tag on him might not be that bad of a play and price. He was a rookie last year, so he doesn’t have extensive road course data, but he was a very good road course racer in the ARCA Racing Series back in 2016 and his first Xfinity Series was on the Roval in 2018.

Austin Cindric is probably the best road course cat on the circuit. He won at both Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio last season, with a second at Road America and a third on the Charlotte Roval. As a rookie, Cindric was second with the most laps led at Mid-Ohio and third on the Roval. Unfortunately, his price is just too low at +155 this week.

AJ Allmendinger is the second favorite as the only Cup Series winner of a road course race, but that isn’t the only reason. He’s won three road course races in the Xfinity Series, albeit two of them came back in 2013. He won on the Charlotte Roval last year. He also led the most laps at Watkins Glen and finished second, but failed inspection.

Justin Allgaier is another interesting play at +600. Allgaier won at both Mid-Ohio and Road America back in 2018. He was third at The Glen, sixth at Mid-Ohio, and fourth at Charlotte last year.

As far as the others, Noah Gragson was fifth at Mid-Ohio last year and fifth on the Charlotte Roval. And that’s really about it. Harrison Burton wasn’t much of a road course guy in the K&amp;N Pro Series East or anywhere else. Justin Haley didn’t have a top-five finish in any road races last year. Brandon Jones doesn’t have any in his Xfinity career dating back to 2015.

The only long shot worth consideration is Jeremy Clements, who won at Road America back in 2017 and finished third last week at Bristol, but he has not run very well in road course races aside from that win.

<strong><u>Picks</u></strong>

Getting Chase Briscoe at +600 is a rarity this season and he’s run well enough on road courses to be a threat. Both he and Allgaier at +600 are the picks this week. Something crazy could happen and a long shot could work in there somehow, but one of the top four on the board will get to Victory Lane, so we might as well take the best prices on those guys.
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This race will be the second part of the IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheader on Saturday July 4 on NBC with a 3 p.m. ET start time for the Pennzoil 150.

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