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<p>Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season kicks off with Thursday Night Football from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, so we bring you the best Steelers vs. Vikings betting pick and odds along with the latest team stats and betting trends.</p>



<p>Pittsburgh meets Minnesota for the first time since 2017, and the Steelers have won four of their previous five encounters with the Vikings. According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, the Steelers are 3.5-point road underdogs for this one, while the Vikings are -170 moneyline dogs with a total of 44.5 points.</p>



<h2>The Steelers upset Baltimore to snap their winless streak </h2>



<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 6-5-1 SU and 5-7 ATS on the season following a 20-19 home victory to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. After a pair of losses and a tie over their previous three outings, the Steelers finally found a way to grab a win and get back in the playoff hunt.</p>



<p>Pittsburgh beat Baltimore thanks to its defense that prevented the Ravens’ two-point conversion with 12 seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter. The Steelers kept the ball in possession for only 23:30 and were pretty lucky to escape with a win, but their defense stepped up after allowing 82 points through Weeks 11 and 12.</p>



<p>On the offensive side of the ball, Pittsburgh managed to rack up 85 yards on 25 carries against the Ravens’ stout run defense. Ben Roethlisberger completed 21 of his 31 pass attempts for 236 yards and a couple of touchdowns, while Diontae Johnson enjoyed a wonderful game and finished with eight receptions for 105 yards and two scores.</p>



<h2>The Vikings suffered a shocking loss in Week 13        </h2>



<p>The Minnesota Vikings dropped to 5-7 SU and 6-6 ATS on the season following a 29-27 defeat at the Detroit Lions this past Sunday. Playing as 7-point road favorites, the Vikings allowed the Lions to get their first win in 2021 and lost WR Adam Thielen in the opening drive due to an ankle injury.</p>



<p>Thielen, who’s scored ten receiving touchdowns in 2021, is doubtful to play against the Steelers, so Minnesota will have to lean Justin Jefferson a lot. The Vikings are without Dalvin Cook (shoulder), who was a limited practician on Tuesday, while both LB Anthony Barr and CB Patrick Peterson returned to full practice.</p>



<p>Justin Jefferson had 11 receptions for 182 yards and a TD last weekend. He’s already accounted for 1,209 yards and seven scores in 2021, surpassing a 100-yard mark in three of his previous four outings. Kirk Cousins completed 30 of his 40 passing attempts for 340 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Lions, but he also lost a fumble.&nbsp;</p>



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<p><strong>Pittsburgh:</strong></p>



<ul><li>10-3 ATS in the last 13 outings as underdogs</li></ul>



<p><strong>Minnesota:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-13 ATS in the last 19 games overall</li><li>0-5 ATS in the last five games played in December</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-pittsburgh-steelers-vs-minnesota-vikings-pick">Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings Pick</h2>



<p>The Detroit Lions are 1-10-1 in 2021. They beat Minnesota and earned a 16-16 home tie against Pittsburgh in Week 10. Well, that tells a lot about both Minnesota and Pittsburgh, and with three and a half points on the table, I’m going to take the underdogs and hope for a dramatic finish.</p>



<p>The Vikings are in a must-win situation, and it’s hard to trust them under pressure. The Steelers’ defense has recovered after a couple of awful displays, so Pittsburgh should be able to deal with the Vikings’ offense and keep it close down the stretch.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Pittsburgh Steelers +3.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<p>The over is 4-1 in Minnesota’s last five outings. All those five games have produced more than 44 points in total, so I’m going with the over even though the Steelers are pretty unpredictable. Two of Pittsburgh’s last four games have produced fewer than 40 points in total, while the other two have seen 51 and 78 on the scoreboard.</p>



<p>Both teams struggle to defend rushing, so they should move the ball easily in this matchup. The Steelers are bottom in the league in yards allowed per carry (4.8), and the Vikings are right above them (4.7).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 44.5 points at -110</strong></p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Buffaloes and Golden Bears face off at 11:00 ET on ESPNU. The Golden Bears are hosting the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. The Buffaloes are favored in this Pac-12 conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150 points.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buffaloes Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Colorado has been dominant at home this season, going 10-0 with an average scoring margin of +20.6 points per game. The Buffaloes have won 10 straight games at home, and they have been favored in 12 of their 15 games this season, going 10-2 in those contests.</p>

<p>On the road, Colorado has struggled, going just 1-4 with an average scoring margin of -11.2 points per game. The Buffaloes have lost their last four road games, and they are 3-7 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>Colorado's ATS record this season is currently 7-7-1. As the favorite, the Buffaloes are 6-5-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 4-5-1.</p><p>Colorado's over/under record for the season sits at 8-7, and today's line of 150 is just above the average over/under line in their games this year (149.7). So far, 9 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's, and 8 of their games have finished with more points than 150. In their last three games, the average scoring total is at 145 points.</p><p>The Colorado offense is coming off a game where they scored 73 points against Arizona State. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.9% and connected on 7 threes. The team's scoring leader is KJ Simpson, who holds an average of 20.5 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Tristan Da Silva is averaging 15.8 points per game this season.</p><p>Colorado's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.2 points per game. In today's game vs. California, the Colorado defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Colorado made 18 free-throws vs. the Buffaloes.</p><h3>Will California Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>California has been better at home this season, going 4-5 compared to 1-5 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +1.0 compared to -4.7 on the road. They are currently on a two-game losing streak at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Golden Bears are 2-7 when they are the underdog, and they have been the underdog in nine of their 15 games. Their record in Pac-12 games is 1-3.</p><p>As the underdog, Cal's ATS mark this year is 6-3 and they are 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three games as the underdog. At home, the Golden Bears have an ATS record of just 3-6 this season and are 0-3 in their last three home games vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for California games is 10-5 and today's line of 150 is higher than the average over/under line of 144.7 in their games. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their over/under record during their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the California offense ended with 66 points against UCLA. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.7% and made 8 threes. Offensively, the Golden Bears hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 271st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 195th in terms of percentage and 63rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Golden Bears' defense is nationally ranked 245th, allowing 76.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. UCLA, the Bruins finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 57 points vs. California.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs California Golden Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/24

<p>The Clippers are favored by 10 points in tonight's non-conference matchup against the Hawks. The over/under line is set at 224.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles enters the game with a 42-24 record and is 4th in the Western Conference. Atlanta is 29-37 and has lost three straight games. Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 9:30 ET.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +10</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Sunday, March 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-109 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Los Angeles Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>In their last game against the Jazz, the Hawks lost by a score of 124-122. The O/U line for that game was 222.5, and they were favored by 1.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 34-32-0, and 56 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 224.5. On average, their games have scored 240.7 points.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Hawks have lost three straight games and have an overall ATS record of 22-44. On the road, they are 11-22 ATS compared to 11-22 ATS at home.</p>

<p>Looking at their season record, the Hawks are 29-37 and are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-26 and 7-6 against teams in their division.</p>

<p>For the season, the Hawks are 13-20 on the road, and they have an average scoring differential of -3.6 points per game. As underdogs, they are 8-20 and 9-19 ATS as underdogs.</p><p>Heading into their matchup with the Clippers, the Hawks are one of the NBA's most prolific offenses, ranking 5th in scoring at 119.4 points per game. However, their scoring average drops to 116.2 on the road compared to 122.5 at home.</p>

<p>Atlanta's offense is built around their ability to get to the free-throw line, as they rank 3rd in free throws made per game. In terms of pace, the Hawks are 5th in the NBA at 100.5 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Hawks are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are 8th in made threes per game but are shooting just 36% from deep.</p><p>Currently, the Hawks' defense holds the 29th rank in the NBA, allowing 121.3 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.0% and allowing 39.0% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Do the Clippers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line is 229.5, which is higher than today's line of 224.5. Overall, their games have averaged 229.5 points.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has a record of 29-36-1 on the over/under this season. In non-conference games, the Clippers have gone 17-6 on the over/under.</p>

<p>The Clippers are 33-33 against the spread this season, including a 16-16 record at home. As the favorite, their ATS record is 29-23, and they have failed to cover the spread in two straight home games.</p>

<p>Going into their last game against the Pelicans, the Clippers were favored by 7 points but lost the game by a score of 112-104. The O/U line for that game was 218.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Clippers are favored by 10 points against the Hawks, and their record as the favorite is 39-13. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +7.6 points per game.</p>

<p>The Clippers are 42-24 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-18 compared to 17-6 against the East.</p><p>At home, the Clippers are scoring 116.8 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 116.8 points per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 2nd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. In terms of pace, they are 27th at 96.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the league at 49%. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Clippers are 11th in the league at 55%.</p>

<p>On average, the Clippers are making 13 three-pointers per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 20th at 25.8 per game. When it comes to free throws, the Clippers are 8th in the league at 18.4 made free throws per game.</p><p>Currently, the Clippers' defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.7 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.0% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.1% from downtown.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/17/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mavericks and Runnin' Rebels game? Catch the action at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, as the Runnin' Rebels hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on MWN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UNLV as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>OMAHA MAVERICKS VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Omaha Mavericks +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OMAHA MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have UNLV winning straight-up, we like Omaha at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mavericks Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Omaha dropped their season opener 68-64 to Minnesota on Saturday. Despite being +20.5 point underdogs, the Mavericks kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points (132) fell short of the 144 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Omaha led 33-30 at halftime but were outscored 38-31 in the 2nd half. Their ability to hang with a Big Ten team like Minnesota could be a positive sign for the Mavericks moving forward.</p><p>Omaha managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.1%. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, and went 16 for 23 from the free-throw line, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the way with 24 points, shooting 9 of 16 from the floor, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Kamryn Thomas added 14 points, hitting 2 of 5 from deep, while Marquel Sutton contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 37.5% overall.</p><p>Omaha's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. They were particularly effective from inside the arc, hitting 57% of their two-point shots (22/38).</p> <p>From three-point range, the Mavericks held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. The opposing team also struggled at the free-throw line, converting only 15 of 26 attempts (57%). Omaha allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can UNLV Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>UNLV dropped their home game to Memphis on Saturday, losing 80-74. The Runnin' Rebels were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, just under the 157.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UNLV led 34-30 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. Defensive lapses after the break were a key factor in the loss.</p><p>In their latest game, UNLV's offense put up 74 points, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They connected on 36% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-25 from deep, and hit 73.1% of their free throws, making 19 of 26.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 29 points, shooting 10-for-18 overall, though he missed all three of his three-point attempts. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 22 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Colby Rogers contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>UNLV's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field. The Runnin' Rebels allowed 23 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNLV's opponents hit 9 of 25 threes, good for 36%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 73% rate.</p>

Omaha Mavericks vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Thursday's matchup between the Phillies and Cubs is set to get started at 2:20 PM ET from Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line (-134) and have a record of 57-29, which has them first in the NL East. The Cubs are 5th in the NL Central with a record of 39-48 and will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak.</p>

<p>MLBN will be televising Thursday's game, and Cristopher Sanchez will be starting for the Phillies, while the Cubs are going with Jameson Taillon.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline -134</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Thursday, July 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs 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 Phillies vs Cubs series. Philadelphia went into the matchup as slight favorites at -114 and squeaked out a 5-3 win. The Phillies offense only had two more hits than the Cubs and struck out 11 times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>Cubs starter Shota Imanaga went six innings and gave up just three hits and two earned runs but took the loss. Tyson Miller came out of the bullpen for the Phillies and got the win. Zack Wheeler only went six innings for the Phillies but gave up just two hits and two earned runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Phillies were led by Alec Bohm and Rafael Marchan, who each had two hits and an RBI. Trea Turner also had a two-hit game and scored two runs for Philadelphia.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>Philadelphia is on the road today for their matchup vs. the Cubs, and they come in with an overall record of 57-29, which leads the NL East. The Phillies have a nine-game lead over the Braves in the division. So far, they have gone 14-8 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>The Phillies have won three straight games, and they have taken the first two games of this series vs. the Cubs. At home, the Phillies are 33-14 this year, and they are 24-15 on the road. Heading into today's game, the Phillies are 2-0 as the road favorite, and they have an overall record of 50-23 as the favorite. As for how they have done as the underdog, the Phillies are 7-6 this year. They have been really good in night games, going 36-15 this year.</p><p>Philadelphia has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 46-40 overall. They have been particularly good on the road, where they are 22-17 against the run line. The Phillies have covered the run line in three straight road games and have an average run margin of +1.1 runs per game away from home.</p><p>The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road today against the Chicago Cubs. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Phillies have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 38-43. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 6-10. The over has hit in three straight games for the Phillies.</p><p>Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Cubs on the road. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 6-3 with an ERA of 2.41. Sánchez has pitched much better at home, coming in with a record of 5-1 and an ERA of 1.47. On the road, his record is 1-2, and he has an ERA of 4.55. Sánchez's most recent outing was a gem, as he went the distance and didn't give up a run. In that outing, he gave up just three hits and didn't walk a batter. He has one shutout and one complete game this season.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into today's game as one of the top offensive teams in the league, as they are 4th in runs per game (5) and are also near the top of the league in team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging. The Phillies have been especially good at home this season, averaging 5.3 runs per game, which is the best mark in the league. They also have the 5th most home runs in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Alec Bohm has gone 9/35 with three homers and nine RBIs. For the season, he is batting .299 with 11 homers. Bryce Harper is also having a good season at the plate, hitting .303 with a team-high 20 homers. Harper is also on a 12-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is 39-48 overall and 13 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs have dropped three straight games and are 5th in the division. So far, they have gone just 10-19 in divisional games. The Cubs have dropped three straight games heading into today's matchup with the Phillies.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs are 22-20 this year and 17-28 on the road. As the underdog, the Cubs are 19-27 this year and 20-21 when favored. Chicago's overall series record is 9-16-2, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>The Cubs are a team that has been a good bet on the run line this season, as they are 40-47 overall. Their run line record is better on the road, where they are 25-20, compared to 15-27 at home. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 29-17 against the run line. They have also been a good bet to go over the run line in their games, as their average run differential is -0.4 runs per game.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are at home today against the Philadelphia Phillies with an over/under line of 7.5 runs. The Cubs have an over/under record of 38-45 on the season, with an average line of 8 runs per game. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the Cubs have gone over 11 times and under 10 times. Their games have averaged a combined 8.5 runs per game this season, and their current over streak is at three games.</p><p>Right-hander Jameson Taillon gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Phillies at home. Taillon has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 4-4. His ERA is 3.03, along with a WHIP of 1.24. In his 13 starts, Taillon has turned in seven quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Taillon took the loss, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One positive note for Taillon is that he has been pitching much better at home, coming in with a record of 4-2 and an ERA of 3.21.</p><p>Chicago's offense is batting just .228 for the season, which is 18th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs and slugging percentage. However, the Cubs do have the 4th most walks in the league and have been pretty good at avoiding strikeouts. For the season, they are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel is leading the Cubs in home runs this season, but he is batting just .197. Cody Bellinger has the 2nd best batting average on the team at .274 and is also 2nd in RBIs (36). Over his last five games, Bellinger is hitting .316. Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki are tied for 2nd on the team with 11 homers.</p>

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