Newsletter

<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-1049) will host the Washington Wizards (+670) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13.5 points and have won two straight games. The Wizards, on the other hand, have lost eight in a row and are 2-10 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and can be seen on MSG. The over/under line is currently set at 230.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-122 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 2-10 on the season after a 124-104 loss to the Pistons on Sunday. Washington, who were +5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just under the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Washington got off to a slow start, trailing 28-18 after the 1st quarter. They tried to rally, cutting the score from 74-61 to 74-71, but Detroit responded with a 10-0 run. The Pistons pulled away in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Wizards 37-26, and Washington couldn’t recover despite winning the 4th quarter 25-22.</p><p>In their 124-104 loss to the Pistons, the Wizards shot 47% from the field and knocked down 12 threes at a 44.4% clip. Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma led the way with 22 points each, with Poole hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>Kuzma was particularly effective, shooting 71.4% from the field, while Bilal Coulibaly added 15 points on 66.7% shooting. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Kuzma added 10 in the same period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 37 points in each, contributing to their 124-104 loss to the Pistons. They did manage to tighten things up in the 4th, giving up just 22 points.</p> <p>Washington had a tough time defending the perimeter, as Detroit hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The Wizards sent the Pistons to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Washington recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will New York Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks moved above .500 for the season with a 114-104 win over the Nets on Sunday, November 17th, improving their record to 7-6. Playing at home, New York was favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 218, just under the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>New York took control with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 32-31 to 43-31. They outscored Brooklyn 35-24 in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 95-81 lead. The Knicks slowed down in the final period, being outscored 23-19, but still secured the win.</p><p>Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a win over the Nets, scoring 26 points and grabbing 15 rebounds while shooting 62.5% from the field. OG Anunoby added 24 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, and Mikal Bridges contributed 21 points, also making 3 threes despite shooting 30% from deep.</p> <p>The Knicks made 13 threes as a team, shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc, but connected on 48.9% of their field goals overall. Towns scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Josh Hart was consistent throughout, scoring 5 points in each quarter to finish with 20.</p><p>Defensively, the Knicks tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 47 points to the Nets in their 114-104 win. They gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but held Brooklyn to 24 points in the 3rd and 23 in the 4th. Overall, New York limited the Nets to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>However, the Knicks struggled to contain the Nets from beyond the arc, where Brooklyn hit 17 threes at a 41% clip. The Nets also went to the free-throw line 30 times, making 23. The Knicks finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, while also recording 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada

<p>Planning on watching today's Lightning and Islanders game? Catch the action at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, as the Islanders hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Lightning winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Lightning on the moneyline (+109)</li><li>The Lightning are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Lightning Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>As the sixth-place team in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning have an overall record of 27-19-5, and they have gone 12-13 against other teams in the East. On the road, the Lightning are 10-14-2 this season, and they have gone 8-2 in their last ten games.</p>

<p>When they have been the underdog this season, Tampa Bay has gone 8-10-4, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In games against teams from the Atlantic Division, the Lightning have gone 5-8 this season.</p></p><p>As the underdog, Tampa Bay has a puck line record of 13-9 this season. They have gone 26-25 against the puck line overall, including a road puck line mark of 10-16.</p>

<p>So far, the Lightning have 19 wins by multiple goals compared to 17 losses by more than one goal. Their average scoring margin for the year is +.2 goals per game.</p> <p>This season, Tampa Bay's games have an average of 6.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.5. The Lightning come in with an over/under performance of 23-24-4.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Lightning offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Tampa Bay posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>The Lightning come into the game scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, putting them 4th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 16th in the league. Tampa Bay's offense comes into the game ranked 1st in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 26th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Tampa Bay's offense is Nikita Kucherov. Coming into the game he has 32 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 54 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders are currently 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 34.7 shots per game against New York. They also are 6th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Jonas Johansson has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 10-6, and his save percentage stands at 0.689%.</p><h3>Can New York Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Islanders have gone 12-6-7, and they have been favored in 23 of their 50 games. In the Eastern Conference standings, New York is currently in 9th place and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone just 3-7, and they have lost two straight games as the favorite.</p>

<p>Overall, the Islanders have a record of 21-17-12, and they have gone 14-15 against other Eastern Conference teams. In their last five games, New York has gone 2-3, and they have gone 1-2 over their last three games.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Islanders have gone 10-15 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin in those games is -.3 goals per contest. So far, New York has gone 24-26 vs. the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is just 5-18.</p>

<p>Overall, the team has 14 losses by more than one goal, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is -.7 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the Islanders have gone just 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>On average, New York's games have finished with 6.3 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6. In total, the Islanders come in with an over/under record of 27-20-3.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Tampa Bay has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Islanders are scoring an 2.9 goals per game this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 18th in the league. This season, the Islanders are 6-6 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 15-11 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for New York's offense is Brock Nelson. Coming into the game he has 21 goals, ranking 31st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Nelson has 18 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Islanders head into the game ranked 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 34.7 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Sorokin gets the start and has made 35 starts this season. His record at this point is 15-12, and his save percentage is 1.0%.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>The Bison and Salukis are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Salukis will host the game at Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154 points, with Southern Illinois being favored by -7.5 over North Dakota State.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Banterra Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Salukis.</li><li>Not only will Southern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Offense Score Enough in Carbondale?</h3><h3>North Dakota State Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota State pulled off a surprising 88-80 win over Santa Clara on Wednesday, November 13th. The Bison were +15.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they cover the spread, they came away with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-29 at halftime, North Dakota State turned things around by outscoring Santa Clara 41-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 168, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>North Dakota State's offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 46.9% from three-point range, hitting 15 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24 from the line.</p> <p>Jacksen Moni and Jacari White each scored 19 points, with Moni hitting 3 of 4 from deep and White adding 5 assists. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 18 points, while Elijah Mahi was efficient, shooting 75% overall and perfect from three-point range.</p><p>Even though North Dakota State gave up 80 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed 31 made field goals on 75 attempts.</p> <p>North Dakota State struggled to defend inside, as their opponent shot 60% on two-pointers, hitting 23 of 38. However, the Bison did well on the perimeter, limiting their opponent to 21% shooting from three, with just 8 makes on 37 attempts.</p><h3>Can the Salukis Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Illinois fell 85-78 to Oklahoma State on Thursday, November 14th. The Salukis were +12 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-37 at halftime, Southern Illinois scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47. The total points for the game went over the 161.5 O/U line, with the teams combining for 163 points.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts and 39.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 5 of 11 for 45.5%.</p> <p>Elijah Elliott led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three. Abou Ousmane and Brandon Newman each added 18 points, with Ousmane shooting 8 of 10 and Newman hitting 3 of 4 from deep. The Salukis finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points on 47% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 23/45.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws (75%).</p>

North Dakota State Bison vs Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Maple Leafs versus the Blues? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Maple Leafs come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>With the Maple Leafs being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Maple Leafs.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Defense Show Up in St. Louis?</h3><p>Toronto improved to 6-4-1 with a 4-1 road win over the Kraken. The Maple Leafs covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 6 goals falling short of the pre-game line. Three different players contributed to the scoring for Toronto.</p> 

<p>Matthew Knies opened the scoring with just 5 seconds left in the first period. William Nylander added two goals, and Auston Matthews sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>William Nylander led the way for the Maple Leafs with two goals, bringing his season total to 8. Matthew Knies opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Auston Matthews added an empty-netter, his 5th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Leafs fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 22 giveaways. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal with 1:43 left in the game.</p><p>Joseph Woll made 24 saves with a 96% save percentage, leading the Maple Leafs to a 4-1 victory over the Kraken. Toronto's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 34 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 16:32 in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Can the Blues Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Flyers, the Blues now sit at 5-6-0 for the season. St. Louis was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>St. Louis tied the game in the third period, but the Flyers scored again with 3:01 left to secure the win. Nathan Walker scored the Blues' only goal, which came at 10:02 in the third period.</p><p>St. Louis managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to the Flyers, with Nathan Walker netting his first of the season at the 10:02 mark in the third period. Zachary Bolduc earned his third assist, while Philip Broberg picked up his seventh.</p> <p>The Blues took 21 shots on goal and had 8 giveaways. They were held scoreless through the first two periods before Walker’s goal in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal that led to a 2-1 loss to the Flyers. Philadelphia's first goal came at 11:12 in the first period, and they scored the game-winner at 16:59 in the third. Jordan Binnington made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24

<p>Betting on today's Musketeers and Huskies game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 11:59 ET on None. The Musketeers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 155.5 points.</p><h3>XAVIER MUSKETEERS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 11:59 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-70 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Musketeers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Xavier comes into their game against Washington with a season record of 2-1. On the road, the Musketeers are 0-1 and at home they are 2-0. Xavier enters today's game with a 1-2 record against the spread. Including last season, Xavier is 4-6 vs. the spread in their last ten games.</p><p>After three games, Xavier has an over/under record of 1-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 143 points per game so far. The Musketeers' last five games have finished with a combined 76 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>The Musketeers' offense wrapped up their last game with 71 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.7 points per contest. The top scorer for the Musketeers was Desmond Claude with 15 points, while Gytis Nemeiksa also added 10 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Currently, the Musketeers' defense holds the 57th rank in the nation, allowing 67.3 points per game. Xavier's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Purdue offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 83 points.</p><h3>Will the Huskies Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>After three games, Washington has a 2-1 overall record. In the previous three games where Washington was the underdog, they went 1-2 straight-up. As of today's game, Washington has a 1-2 record against the spread. Looking back over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Washington is 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Washington have had an average of 149.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 142.8 points. Their over/under record is 3-0-0. When analyzing the Huskies' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 78 points per game and an over/under record of 5-0.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Washington offense ended with 76 points against Nevada. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.4% and made 7 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Keion Brooks Jr. who comes into today's matchup averaging 24.3. Sahvir Wheeler also heads into the game with a PPG average of 16.</p><p>At present, the Huskies' defense is nationally ranked 64th, allowing 69.0 points per game. The Washington defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 83 points and allowed Nevada to connect on 7 threes.</p>

Xavier Musketeers vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Fightin' Blue Hens? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. In this non-conference matchup, Bryant is favored by -1.5 against Delaware. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 6:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Fightin' Blue Hens.</li><li>Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Defense Show Up in Newark?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs cruised to an 87-64 win over Buffalo on Thursday, November 14th. Bryant, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 151, falling short of the O/U line of 163.5.</p> 

<p>Bryant dominated the first half, leading 50-25 at the break. Although they allowed 39 points in the second half, they still managed to score 37 points to seal the win.</p><p>Bryant put up 87 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, with two-point shooting at 39.6% (21/53) and three-point shooting at 37% (10/27).</p> <p>The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Ryan Sabol led the team with 17 points, while Rafael Pinzon added 15, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 64 points. The Bulldogs allowed a 35% shooting performance, with 19 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>Bryant gave up 13 two-point baskets on 25 attempts (52%) and 6 three-pointers on 28 attempts (21%). Their opponent also went 20/30 from the free-throw line (66%). The Bulldogs limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Fightin' Blue Hens?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware picked up a 64-58 road win over Iona on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Blue Hens not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>The Blue Hens led 30-18 at halftime but allowed Iona to score 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The combined points of 122 fell well below the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Delaware's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 38.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 35% of their threes, hitting 7 of 20, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. The Blue Hens managed 8 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, while shooting 76.5% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Dejour Reaves and Yaphet Moundi led the team with 16 points each, with Moundi also grabbing 18 rebounds and shooting 75% from the floor. Niels Lane and Tahron Allen added 14 points apiece, with Allen hitting both of his three-point attempts and shooting 54.5% overall.</p><p>Delaware's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 18/51, a 35% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware's defense was even more effective, with the opponent hitting only 4 of 22 threes, an 18% clip. They also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 22 attempts.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Raiders and Wolfpack face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Wolfpack are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with North Carolina State being favored by -13.5 over Colgate.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like Colgate at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Raiders Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colgate narrowly lost 74-72 to Syracuse on Tuesday, November 12th. The Raiders were +11.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to keep it close, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>Colgate trailed 36-33 at halftime but outscored Syracuse 39-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 153 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They hit 10 of 27 threes, shooting 37% from deep, and struggled at the free-throw line, going 6 for 11 (54.5%).</p> <p>Jalen Cox led the way with 21 points and 6 rebounds, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. added 15 points and 12 boards. Chandler Baker also contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range.</p><p>Colgate's defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts (23/47). From beyond the arc, they allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Colgate's opponents went 4/8, hitting 50%. The Raiders also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wolfpack Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>North Carolina State picked up an 82-70 win over Coastal Carolina on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Wolfpack were -17 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, going over the pregame line of 139.</p> <p>NC State led 35-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 47-37 after the break.</p><p>NC State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-10 on threes, but connected on 57.4% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they hit 28 of 35 shots for an 80% success rate.</p> <p>Jayden Taylor led the way with 22 points, despite missing all four of his three-point attempts. Rasheed Jones added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 from deep, while Denzel Hines contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds. Trey Parker was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and finishing with 13 points.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Wolfpack allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 27/47 from inside the arc.</p> <p>On the bright side, NC State held their opponent to 0/10 from three-point range. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they hit 28 for 80%. The Wolfpack also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Keydets and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -32 vs. VMI.</p><h3>VMI KEYDETS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VMI Keydets +32</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like VMI at +32.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can VMI Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>VMI Keydets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>VMI picked up an 80-69 road win over Charleston Southern on Saturday, November 16th. The Keydets were +3.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>VMI led 40-39 at halftime and held Charleston Southern to just 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 themselves. The game’s total points of 149 fell just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>VMI's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.4%, thanks in large part to their 64.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit just 6 of 23 shots, finishing at 26.1% from three-point range.</p> <p>Reis Jones was perfect from the field, going 9 for 9 and grabbing 14 rebounds. Augustinas Kiudulas added 22 points, shooting 9 for 15 overall and 2 for 5 from three. Tan Yildizoglu and RJ Johnson each contributed 6 assists, with Johnson also hitting 3 of 6 from long distance.</p><p>VMI's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 27/62 attempts. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 74% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, VMI's opponents shot 7/35, or 20%. VMI also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 8, shooting 42%. VMI allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Pittsburgh improved to 2-0 on the season with an 86-62 win over West Virginia on Friday. The Panthers, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 148 narrowly went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Pittsburgh dominated the first half, leading 44-22 at the break. In the second half, they scored 42 points but allowed 40, showing some defensive lapses as the game progressed.</p><p>Pittsburgh put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and hitting 37% from beyond the arc, with 10 made threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.9%, and they connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Panthers shot 76.9%, making 20 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Damian Dunn led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 57.1% from three (4/7). Jonathan Powell added 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Ishmael Leggett contributed 15 points. Cameron Corhen was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field, finishing with 14 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Pittsburgh's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts (18/31). The Panthers also conceded 10 three-pointers on 27 attempts, a 37% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Pittsburgh's opponent went 20/26, hitting 76% of their shots. The Panthers gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

VMI Keydets vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

College Basketball

IU Indy Jaguars vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Chattanooga Mocs vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Citadel Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Texas Southern Tigers vs Samford Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Tarleton State Texans vs Baylor Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Georgia Southern Eagles vs William & Mary Tribe NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Brown Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Princeton Tigers vs Merrimack College Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>At 4:10 PM ET, the Rockies and Dodgers face off in an NL West matchup. This one is being played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Rockies are 60-95 compared to the Dodgers at 92-63. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting for the Dodgers, while the Rockies are going with Antonio Senzatela.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is currently 8.5 runs, and the Dodgers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -352. The Rockies are +286 on the money line, and this game will be televised on ESPN.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 4:10 ET on Sunday, September 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs Dodgers series. Colorado went into the matchup as +247 underdogs and squeaked out a 6-3 win. The Rockies offense only had two more hits than the Dodgers and struck out 14 times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>Charlie Blackmon and Ryan McMahon each homered for the Rockies, while Mookie Betts went deep for the Dodgers. Ezequiel Tovar had a two RBI game at the plate and scored twice for Colorado.</p>

<p>Cal Quantrill only went 4 2/3 innings for the Rockies but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. Victor Vodnik got the win out of the bullpen, and Seth Halvorsen got the save. Walker Buehler had a rough outing for the Dodgers, giving up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 60-95, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West, 32 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. Overall, they are 18-30 against other teams in the NL West. Colorado will look to pick up a win today on the road, where they are just 24-56 this season. They have been slightly better at home, going 36-39.</p>

<p>As the road underdog, the Rockies have gone 24-56 this season. Colorado has struggled as the underdog overall, going 58-93. So far, they are 2-2 as the favorite. The Rockies' overall series record is 13-31-4, and they are currently tied in their series vs. the Dodgers.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Rockies, it's generally a good idea to take them as the underdog, as they have covered the run line in 76 of 151 games as the underdog. They have a run line record of 37-43 on the road, where they are outscored by an average of 2.1 runs per game.</p><p>Colorado has played to a 75-76 over/under record this season, with an average combined run average of 9.9 runs per game. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 11-11. Overall, 90 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 58.1% of their games. </p><p>Antonio Senzatela is getting the start for the Rockies today against the Dodgers. This will be his second start of the season, and in his first outing, he went 3 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 2 hits. He struck out 4 and gave up 1 home run. That start was at home against the Diamondbacks.</p><p>For the season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the MLB. However, they have been much better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest, which is 4th in the league. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the league, and have the 13th best slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Ezequiel Tovar and Michael Toglia are both tied for the team lead in home runs, with Tovar leading the team with 74 RBIs. Tovar has three homers in his last 10 games, but is batting just .238 during that stretch. Hunter Goodman has also been swinging a hot bat of late, with four homers in his last seven games.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 92-63, the Dodgers lead the NL West by three games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 25-20 in divisional games this season. At home, they are 49-28 and have gone 43-35 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 87-51 this season and 48-28 as the favorite at home.</p>

<p>The Dodgers have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games and are currently tied with the Rockies in their series at 1-1. So far this year, their overall series record is 28-18-4.</p><p>When betting the run line with the Dodgers, it's been a coin flip this season, as they're 78-77 against the run line. They've been a better bet at home, going 39-38 against the run line, compared to 39-39 on the road. They've been favored in most games, and they're 71-67 against the run line in those contests. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8, while it's -3.4 in losing games.</p><p>When the Dodgers are at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9 runs per game. Their games have averaged 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 86-65. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 34-25. In total, 49 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 31.6% of their games.</p><p>Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Rockies at home. So far this season, he has made 16 starts and has a record of 6-2 with an ERA of 2.63. Yamamoto's WHIP for the season is currently 1.07. Out of his 16 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.43 strikeouts per nine innings. Yamamoto's last outing came on September 16th, where he finished with a no-decision, going four innings and not giving up a run. He has not taken a loss since May 29th.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear of late for the Dodgers, batting .424 over his last eight games with five homers and 18 RBIs. For the season, he is hitting .297 with a team-high 52 homers and 122 RBIs. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, as he is batting .267 with 30 homers and 92 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers are the league's top power-hitting team, leading the league in isolated power while also being 2nd in team OPS and OBP. They are also near the top of the league in batting average and are the top home run hitting team in the league. Overall, they are averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 2nd in the MLB.</p>

Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/22/24

<p>The Pacers (-187) are favored by 4.5 points (-110) over the Raptors (+156) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Indiana is 6-7 and 3rd in the Central Division, while Toronto is 2-12 and 5th in the Atlantic Division. The Raptors have lost seven straight games and are 15th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will take place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 ET. TSN will have the TV coverage for this Eastern Conference showdown.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-89 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pacers Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 119-110 win over the Heat on Sunday, the Pacers improved to 6-7 for the season. Indiana, playing at home, entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 229, just over the 228-point line.</p> <p>Indiana jumped out to an early lead, finishing the 1st quarter up 28-20. The Heat responded in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Pacers 29-24. However, Indiana took control in the 3rd, winning the quarter 33-26 and extending their lead to 85-75. Despite being outscored 35-34 in the 4th, the Pacers held on for the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers to a win over the Heat, scoring 34 points and hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate. He shot 60.9% from the field overall, with 13 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter and another 10 in the 4th.</p> <p>Pascal Siakam added 23 points, shooting 81.8% from the field, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Pacers shot 51.8% as a team, hitting 44.8% from beyond the arc with 13 made threes.</p><p>Defensively, the Pacers were strong in the 1st quarter, holding the Heat to just 20 points, but they gave up 35 points in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 110 points on 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Indiana struggled to defend the three, as Miami hit 19 threes at a 44% clip. The Heat also went 19/20 from the free-throw line. The Pacers finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Raptors Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 2-12 on the season after a 126-123 road loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Toronto, who entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs, kept things much closer than expected. The total score of 249 points went well over the pre-game line of 229.5.</p> <p>Boston opened the game with a 12-0 run, but Toronto battled back, tying the game at 4-4 and 16-4. After that, the Raptors stayed close, with each quarter being decided by 2 points or less. Toronto edged Boston 31-30 in the 3rd and 29-28 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Jakob Poeltl's dominant performance, shooting 84.2% from the field, led the Raptors with 35 points and 12 rebounds in their loss to the Celtics. RJ Barrett added a triple-double with 25 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 37% from the floor.</p> <p>The Raptors shot 51% as a team, hitting 39.1% from three-point range, though they made only 9 threes in the game. Chris Boucher was efficient, making 2 threes at a 66.7% rate, finishing with 15 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors gave up 126 points to the Celtics, allowing 28 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, and 30 in the 3rd. Boston shot 44% from the field.</p> <p>Toronto struggled to contain the Celtics from beyond the arc, giving up 21 made threes at a 34% clip. The Raptors also sent Boston to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. Toronto finished with 31 defensive rebounds, but allowed 14 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
<h2 id="h-best-college-basketball-sportsbooks" class="wp-block-heading">BEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL SPORTSBOOKS</h2>
Before you even start to look for college basketball betting odds, you have to know where to go. There are some terrific college basketball sportsbooks out there, and those are who you should trust when doing your betting.

Here are some of the best college basketball sportsbooks that you should be using.

Best College Basketball Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

North Texas Mean Green vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

FIU Golden Panthers vs Howard Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Pacific Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Gonzaga Bulldogs vs San Diego State Aztecs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Monmouth Hawks vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Idaho State Bengals vs Cal State Fullerton Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Montana Grizzlies vs Utah State Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flyers versus the Rangers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 against the Flyers in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Rangers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Rangers.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flyers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Flyers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Flyers have gone 36-27-9 and are currently in 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. On the road, Philadelphia has gone 17-12-6.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 4-6 and have a record of 2-3 in their last five games. As the underdog, Philadelphia has gone 23-21-7 this season.</p></p><p>Philadelphia enters the game with a puck line record of 43-29, including a mark of 27-8 on the road. Their average scoring margin for the season sits at -.1 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Flyers have been the underdog in 51 games and have a puck line record of 37-14 in those contests. Overall, they have 20 wins by multiple goals compared to 19 losses by more than one goal.</p> <p>This season, Philadelphia's games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Flyers come in with an over/under performance of 30-39-3.</p><p>Philadelphia has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 5. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Flyers have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. Philadelphia's offense is currently ranked 31st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 1st in the league.</p><p>Philadelphia's current leading scorer is Travis Konecny. This season, he has 30 goals, which puts him 23rd in the NHL. Konecny also comes into the game with 31 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers come into the season ranked 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against New York. For the season, they are ranked 17th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Samuel Ersson has started 40 games in this season. His current record is 21-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.718%.</p><h3>Can the Rangers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At 46-20-4, the Rangers are in first place in the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division. They have won two straight games and are 7-3 in their last ten games. New York has been favored in 54 of their 70 games and have gone 36-16-2 as the favorite.</p>

<p>Over the course of the season, the Rangers have gone 24-9-0 at home and 28-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. In their last five games, New York has gone 4-1.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Rangers have gone 16-17 against the puck line and 7-3 in their last ten games. Overall, New York has a puck line record of 36-34, including going 22-32 as the favorite. So far, the team has 28 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>In their last ten games at home, the Rangers have gone 6-4 against the puck line. In their last three games at home, the team is 1-2 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin at home this year is +.7 goals per contest.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring New York is 6.1. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under record of 37-30-3.</p><p>In their last three road games, Philadelphia has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 5. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.</p><p>The Rangers come into the game scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game, putting them 11th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 16th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Rangers offense is 7th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the NHL.</p><p>New York's leading scorer is Artemi Panarin. So far, he has 43 goals which is 6th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 54 assists this season.</p><p>The Rangers defense is currently 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against New York. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 17th with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Igor Shesterkin comes into the game having made 46 starts this season. So far, his record is 29-15 and he has a save percentage of 0.909%.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/26/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada