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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beacons and Broncos. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Broncos at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -1.5 vs. Valparaiso.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Beacons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Beacons dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 95-73 loss to Ohio State on Tuesday. Valparaiso entered the game as +21 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Valpo trailed 41-30 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.8% overall and 20.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, but they did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 87% of their attempts.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, while Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 33 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Beacons gave up 27 two-pointers on 42 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 of 19 shots to fall, a 31% success rate. Valparaiso also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they hit 23 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Broncos' season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-7 after a 98-62 loss to North Dakota State on Sunday. Playing on the road, Western Michigan entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Broncos couldn't mount a comeback, allowing another 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points reached 160, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 144.</p><p>Western Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-13 from deep, while hitting 69.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Chansey Willis Jr. led the Broncos with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Jacari White added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, and Jacksen Moni contributed 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense struggled, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 69% from the field. The Broncos couldn't contain the two-point game, with the other team hitting 83% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Michigan allowed 18 threes on 58% shooting. They did limit free-throw damage, with the opponent going 4/9. The Broncos gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

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<p>The Wild and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Wild in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>The Jets 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 Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-9-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 15 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 23-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st on a power play. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Logan Stanley found the net for the first time this year.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, helping the Jets to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, AL. Get ready to place your bets! Auburn comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Legacy Arena at BJCC at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Auburn improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 100-59 win over Georgia State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -39, and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.</p> <p>Auburn led 43-31 at halftime before taking control in the second half, outscoring Georgia State 57-28. The Tigers’ strong defensive effort after the break was key to their convincing victory.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.6%. They dominated inside, shooting 72.2% on two-point attempts, while hitting 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 80.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the field. Denver Jones added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Nick McMullen contributed 15 points and 16 rebounds. Auburn also dished out 19 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Tigers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% overall.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Auburn's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 72% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Auburn also sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% rate. The Tigers allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Purdue Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Purdue’s season record dropped to 8-3 after a 70-66 home loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Boilermakers, who were favored by 2 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the 142.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 38-35 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 32. The Boilermakers will need to regroup as they look to bounce back in their next outing.</p><p>Purdue's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and went 9-for-26 from beyond the arc, shooting 34.6% from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 9 of 10 attempts for 90%.</p> <p>Braden Smith and Wade Taylor IV each contributed 15 points, with Smith knocking down 5 threes on 11 attempts. Zhuric Phelps and Pharrel Payne also added 16 points, with Payne going a perfect 6-for-6 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Purdue finished with 16 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 55%, making 15 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 10 times, hitting 9 for 90%. Purdue gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Auburn Tigers vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 3:05 PM ET, the Phillies and Nationals will face off in an NL East matchup. This one is taking place at Nationals Park in Washington, and the Phillies are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -179 compared to the Nationals at +150. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Philadelphia will be looking to end a two-game losing streak, as they are 94-67 this season, while the Nationals have won two straight and are 71-90 overall. Jake Irvin is starting for the Nationals, and he is facing off against Aaron Nola for the Phillies. MASN is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline +150</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 3:05 ET on Sunday, September 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Nationals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Nationals 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>Washington picked up a 6-3 win over the Phillies in the most recent game of this series. The Nationals had a big 8th inning, scoring four of their six runs. As for the Phillies, they scored their only three runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Nationals were at +173 on the money line.</p>

<p>Mackenzie Gore started for the Nationals and picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but issued five walks. Zack Wheeler got the start for the Phillies, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs.</p>

<p>James Wood and Joey Gallo each homered for the Nationals, while Keibert Ruiz went 2/4 with two RBIs. Dylan Crews also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>Philadelphia is 94-67 overall this season, putting them five games ahead of the Braves for the NL East lead. The Phillies will be on the road for today's game vs. the Nationals, and they are 40-40 on the road. Philadelphia has gone 3-7 over their last ten games and have dropped two straight heading into today's game.</p>

<p>So far, the Phillies have gone 28-25 as the road favorite and 81-49 as the favorite overall. They have struggled as the underdog, going just 13-18 this year. The Phillies have an overall series record of 27-18-7 this year.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Phillies, it's important to know that they are just a game over .500 on the run line this season at 77-84. They have been a better bet on the run line at home, where they are 37-44, compared to their road record of 40-40. Their average run differential is +0.7 runs per game, but that number jumps to +1.1 runs per game at home. They have been favored in 130 games this season, going 61-69 on the run line, while they are 16-15 as an underdog.</p><p>The Phillies are on the road today against the Nationals, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Philadelphia's games this season is 9.0 runs, and their over/under record for the year is 77-75. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, the Phillies have a record of 15-16. Overall, 72.0% of their games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs. Their current over streak is at four games.</p><p>Right-hander Aaron Nola gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Nationals on the road. Nola has made 32 starts this season and has a record of 13-8 with a 3.52 ERA. In his 32 appearances, he has pitched one shutout and has 20 quality starts. Nola's ERA for the season is 4.48 on the road compared to 3.76 at home. He most recently faced the Cubs, where he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. So far, he has pitched well against the Nationals, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.86.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into today's game as one of the league's top offenses, averaging 4.8 runs per game (5th) and batting a collective .257 (4th). They have also been one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, as their 198 homers is 7th in the MLB. The Phillies have been even better at home, averaging 5.1 runs per game.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Kyle Schwarber has just two hits in 23 at-bats, but both of those hits were home runs. For the season, he is batting .248 with a team-high 38 homers. Nick Castellanos has been hot of late, going 10/20 in his last six games, and he also comes into the game on a nine-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 71-90 overall and trail the Phillies by 23 games in the NL East. The Nationals are 4th in the division and have gone 25-26 in divisional games. The Nationals have won two straight games, and these two wins have come in the first two games of this series vs. the Phillies.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 38-42 this year, and they are 33-48 on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 56-77 this year and 15-13 when favored. They have dropped three straight series and have an overall series record of 19-25-6.</p><p>The Nationals have a run line record of 89-72 this season. They have been a profitable team to bet on the run line, especially as the underdog, where they are 76-57. Their average run margin is -0.6 runs per game, and they have a run line record of 43-37 at home and 46-35 on the road. In their two most recent games, they have covered the run line, and they have covered the run line in two straight games as the underdog.</p><p>The Washington Nationals are playing host to the Philadelphia Phillies today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Nationals and their opponents have combined to average 8.8 runs per game this season, and Washington has a 76-79 over/under record on the year. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, but when the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over has hit at a 17-12 clip. Overall, 79.5% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and the over has hit in their last three games.</p><p>Jake Irvin will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Cubs, as he gets the start for the Nationals today. In that September 22nd start, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work. Looking back over his last four starts, Irvin has finished with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 4.22. For the season, he is 10-13 with a 4.22 ERA. Opposing batters have hit .238 off Irvin this year, and he has made 16 quality starts. Per nine innings, Irvin is averaging 7.51 strikeouts and 2.41 walks.</p><p>Washington's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. They have been even worse in terms of home runs, as their 134 homers are 26th in the league. The team's collective batting average of .243 is 12th in the league, and they have done a good job of avoiding strikeouts, as their 7 K's per game is the 5th best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Luis García Jr. has been a bright spot for the Nationals this season, as he is batting .281 with 17 homers and 68 RBIs. He is currently on a three-game hitting streak. CJ Abrams has also been a good power source for the Nationals, as he has gone deep 20 times this season. Over his last nine games, James Wood is hitting .303 with two homers.</p>

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