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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Red Wings. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Shock Everyone at Little Caesars Arena?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 9-9-3 on the season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 3:23, and Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, keeping Seattle off the board.</p><p>In their 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins netted both goals in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, followed by Charlie Coyle, who added his 2nd goal on a power play.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways. They registered 4 assists, with Brad Marchand picking up his 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm adding his 6th.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid, allowing 0 goals and 23 shots on goal from Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also had 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Detroit?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 8-9-2 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>Detroit's offense was held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin scored his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with his second coming 5:22 into the second period.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin's first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist of the season.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut down Buffalo the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

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

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

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

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

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<em>Editor's note: BangTheBook reader Henry Li asked if we would like a recap and a review of Monmouth Park in New Jersey for his first experience in a sportsbook outside of Las Vegas and we eagerly said yes. If any other readers would like to submit their experiences at local casinos and race tracks following the strike down of PASPA, please email adam[at]bangthebook.com.</em>

This past weekend I decided to make my first legal sports bet since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sport Protection Act on May 14th, 2018. Previously, I have only made legal sports wagers while I was vacationing in Las Vegas. Of course, living in the northeast, the only other way I’ve made bets otherwise was through an online account which I’ve had for years. With the closest location to me being Monmouth Park in New Jersey, I made the drive down Saturday with a coworker of mine and below is a summary of our experience.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>First Impressions</strong></span>

The first thing to remember is that, this is still a racetrack, not a casino. Therefore, do not expect to see a fancy casino floor, endless restaurants and shopping malls, or a high-rise hotel building with a view. What you will see upon arrival is a large parking lot where there is a $5 parking fee, an entry fee of $5 at the gate, and a men’s room that is synonymous with any public bathroom at a place where alcohol is the main choice of beverage. This isn’t to say that it’s bad thing, but don’t expect to be in awe of anything when you get there.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Floor and Amenities</strong></span>

Upon Entering the premises, there is no clear sign that points to where the sportsbook is other than an awning outside of the parking lot telling you that they are home to the First New Jersey Sportsbook. We had to ask the lady at the gate where sportsbook was, and she said to proceed into the main betting window area underneath the stands. Once in the main betting area there is a sign telling you to walk to the back where the sportsbook was. The layout of the hall was very much the same as the racetrack window with a small feel of an old-time sportsbook in Vegas. The betting lines were laid out on black electronic boards with Single Game and Future bets for you to see.

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There actually is a newly built air-conditioned room dedicated to sports betting in the back as well. However, since it was packed and with no one leaving their table anytime soon, we decided to stay on the outside in the non-air-conditioned common floor even though it was 95 degrees outside. Fortunately, since the sportsbook area was out of the sun it was bearable to be in the area. In terms of amenities, there were a few bars and hot dog stands in the area. Being that neither of us were big drinkers, we decided to eat Max’s Famous Hot Dogs as we had been starving from our drive. To the right is a picture of the bacon cheese dog they cook on order.

Once we finished eating, we proceeded back to the common area where they do have chairs for you to sit and watch up to 6 games at once on multiple HD TVs.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Experience</strong></span>

Prior to eating, we had examined the board to see what the prices were for the games which we discussed. However, before wagering, you will see in the picture above that they do have a Sports Rewards Club and I did sign up for a card prior to betting. All you need to sign up is a driver’s license and a completed form, and within a minute you will receive your card.

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Now onto the actual betting. The board itself lists mostly baseball full game, baseball first five innings, world cup single game, and world cup futures as those are the main things going on right now. There also were a couple of boards at the end of the hall which have NFL Week-1 lines up for those who were interested. The baseball full games line was mostly dime spreads for moneylines, except for the Royals-Mariners game which was a 20-cent spread (Mariners -200, Royals +180). In the back wall of the hall there were sheets with all kinds of futures from NBA, NFL, to Soccer and sheets for the daily baseball card where you could see what their opening lines were. For example, the Reds were -110 on the sheet, but by the time I was there, the board showed Reds -125.
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At the betting window itself, Adam (no, not Adam Burke) was the attendant who took my bets. He mentioned that they are mostly local guys who were hired and not employees shipped in from Vegas. A few things I wanted to point out are that as of right now there is no live-betting or betting through a ticket machine as those features are not available yet at Monmouth. I was told that those features would be coming soon. In terms of bets, they take moneyline, run lines, totals for baseball. First five inning bets are limited to moneyline and totals only. These can be bet straight(obviously), in a parlay, or in a round robin. Unfortunately for me, If-Bets are not available. In terms of calling out your bets, remember that you are not in front of a computer screen and you can’t simply just click on a team’s box and enter the amount then press enter. There is a jargon you must be familiar with, which mainly involves understanding how to read the board. Instead of saying what team you want to bet on, you have to say the number on the board/sheet and then mention whether you want to be a the moneyline, total, or run-line. For example, on the sheet that the Indians-Athletics total was ID number 967.

So, the jargon is the say the bet type first, then the ID number, and then the amount of the bet (this is where picking up a sheet of the card is helpful). Now the mistake you’ll see on my ticket here is that I forgot to say “to-win” in front of my amount, therefore I was betting $300 to win $272.70 rather than $330 to win $300 which was my intention. However, as the game ended on a Yonder Alonso GIDP with the bases loaded to finish the game as a 7-2 Athletics win, I guess I saved myself $30. Furthermore, always remember to check your tickets or you could make a mistake much worse than mine. There was a bettor who was complaining about his losing ticket because he had told the window person to match his friend’s bet and his friend won but he didn’t. It happened right after the Blue Jays hit a walk off to win 4-3 so my only guess is that is that his friend took the Tigers +1.5 and he took the moneyline. Anyway, he got so upset and argued with management for well over 20 minutes before crumpling up his ticket and threw it at a security guard. Needless to say, he was thrown out shortly after.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></span>

I would say that if you are looking to place bets down and didn’t care for anything else, this place is a close enough drive from New York to accomplish this. However, being that they are not fully up and running in terms live betting or computer ticket windows yet, I would say you may want to wait until football season rolls around and see if they made any upgrades to the facilities. The atmosphere was mostly subdued with the end of the Uruguay-Portugal match being the loudest part of the day (It was mostly a pro Uruguay crowd), so again this is something to look for to change come fall. I plan for my next trip to be at either the Borgata or Ocean’s Resort in Atlantic City to see the difference in atmosphere at a full-fledged casino compared to a sportsbook at a racetrack. Thank you for reading and always remember to bet with your head, not with your heart.

A Review of Monmouth Park Sportsbook

<p>At 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, the Virginia Tech Hokies and Duke Blue Devils will face off at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham. The Hokies are on the road for this one, and the game will be broadcast on ACCN. Virginia Tech is favored by -3 points, with the over/under line set at 47.5 points. The Hokies come in with a 5-5 record, while the Blue Devils have been solid this season at 7-3.</p><h3>VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duke Blue Devils +3</p><p>This game will be played at Wallace Wade Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Duke Blue Devils winning this one by a score of 24 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Duke Blue Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Virginia Tech Hokies Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Virginia Tech enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, but they have an 89.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are 3-2 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. The Hokies have been favored in six of their ten games, going 5-1 as the favorite. They hold a +6.6 average scoring margin this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Virginia Tech is 5-3, with a perfect 3-0 record on the road and a 2-3 mark at home. As the favorite, they are 4-2 ATS. The Hokies’ over/under record is 4-4, with their games averaging 51.6 points. The average over/under line this season is 50.6 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p> <p></p><p>Virginia Tech ranks 33rd in our power rankings, but they have a 0.0% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they are 19th in the nation in terms of odds to win the national championship.</p><p>Virginia Tech’s offense is averaging 29.1 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 46th in the nation. They are ranked 64th in our offensive power rankings. The Hokies have relied on their run game, averaging 186 rushing yards per game on 36.3 attempts.</p> <p>Bhayshul Tuten leads the ground attack with 950 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,562 yards with 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 85.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense is ranked 38th nationally, allowing 22.5 points per game this season. In their recent game against Clemson, they gave up 24 points, including 288 passing yards and two touchdowns. They also held Clemson to just 58 rushing yards.</p><p></p><p>On average, Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 160.6 rushing yards per game and 206.1 passing yards. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56% of their passes, with a passer rating of 83.3 against the Hokies.</p><h3>Will The Duke Blue Devils Win At Home Over The Virginia Tech Hokies?</h3><p>Duke enters Week 13 with a 7-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to projections. However, they are 100% likely to be bowl-eligible. The Blue Devils are 3-0 at home this season and rank 58th in our CFB power rankings.</p> <p></p><p>Duke’s average scoring margin is +4.7 points per game, and they have a 4-2-1 record against the spread. They’ve been favored in three games this season, going 2-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-1-1 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 2-5, with their games averaging 48.9 points. This week’s line is set at 47.5 points, compared to their average over/under line of 49.3 points.</p><p>Duke’s offense is averaging 26.8 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 59th in the nation. They are ranked 88th in our offensive power rankings. The Blue Devils have focused on their passing game, ranking 24th in passing attempts per game, with 35.3 attempts, and 33rd in completions, averaging 21.2 per game. They are 54th in passing yards, with 237.3 yards per game, and their third-down conversion rate is just 28.9%, ranking 120th nationally.</p> <p></p><p>Maalik Murphy leads Duke’s passing attack with 2,366 yards and 22 touchdowns, though he has thrown eight interceptions. His passer rating is 91. Star Thomas leads the rushing game with 742 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Jordan Moore has 632 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 42 catches.</p><p>Duke's defense has been solid this season, ranking 36th nationally by allowing just 22.1 points per game. They’ve given up 191.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 47th, and 149.9 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 71.4 against Duke, completing 56% of their throws.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against NC State, Duke’s defense allowed 19 points but held the Wolfpack to just 84 rushing yards on 29 attempts. NC State threw the ball 39 times, completing 16 passes for 184 yards, while Duke’s defense also came up with an interception.</p>

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Duke Blue Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>At 3:30 ET, Nebraska will be hosting Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. This week 13 matchup will be broadcast on BTN, with Nebraska coming in as the -2.5 point spread favorite. The over/under line is currently at 42.5 points. Both teams are 5-5 on the season, and the money line odds are -136 for Nebraska and +114 for Wisconsin.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Wisconsin Badgers winning this one by a score of 25 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Wisconsin Badgers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Wisconsin Badgers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Wisconsin enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, facing Nebraska on the road. They are ranked 34th in our CFB power rankings and have a 78.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Badgers are 2-2 on the road and 2-3 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in three of their ten games, going 3-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3, and they are 4-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 5-4, with an average line of 46.9 points. This week’s line is set at 42.5 points, while their games have averaged 44.8 points per contest.</p><p>Wisconsin’s offense has been underwhelming this season, ranking 80th in our offensive power rankings and averaging 23.9 points per game, which places them 71st nationally. Quarterback Braedyn Locke has thrown for 1,514 yards, completing 55.1% of his passes, with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. Wisconsin ranks 118th in passer rating, and their third-down conversion rate is 37.8%.</p> <p>The Badgers are 31st in rushing attempts, averaging 169.5 yards per game on the ground. Tawee Walker leads the team with 773 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Vinny Anthony II is the leading receiver with 496 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense has been solid this season, ranking 29th nationally by allowing 20.9 points per game. They’ve given up 162.4 rushing yards per game and 164.8 passing yards, the 14th-lowest in the country.</p> <p>In their recent game, Wisconsin’s defense allowed just 16 points, including 136 rushing yards and 218 passing yards, while forcing one interception.</p><h3>Will The Nebraska Cornhuskers Win At Home Over The Wisconsin Badgers?</h3><p>Nebraska enters Week 13 against Wisconsin with a 5-5 record, ranked 51st in our power rankings. They have a 60.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Cornhuskers are 3-1, while they’ve gone 1-3 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Nebraska has been favored in five of their ten games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3.2 points per game, and they are 4-3-1 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Cornhuskers’ over/under record is 2-6, with their games averaging 43.2 points. The average over/under line has been 46.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 42.5 points.</p><p>Nebraska’s offense ranks 65th in our power rankings heading into week 13, averaging 23.2 points per game. They are 74th in the nation in scoring. Dylan Raiola has thrown for 2,099 yards, and Nebraska is 34th in passing attempts per game. They are 31st in completions, averaging 21.4 per game, and 71st in passing yards.</p> <p>Raiola has 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, with a passer rating of 83. Nebraska’s team passer rating is 103rd nationally. They convert 42.9% of their third downs. Dante Dowdell leads the rushing attack with 523 yards and eight touchdowns. Nebraska is 93rd in rushing, averaging 125.3 yards per game.</p><p>Nebraska's defense, ranked 23rd nationally, has allowed an average of 20 points per game this season. In their recent game against USC, they gave up 28 points, including three passing touchdowns, while allowing 444 total yards, 259 of which came through the air.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 210.9 passing yards per game against Nebraska, completing 66% of their passes. On the ground, Nebraska’s defense has faced the 19th fewest rushing attempts in the country, allowing just 113.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 28th nationally.</p>

<p>FOX will be covering this week 13 Indiana Hoosiers and Ohio State Buckeyes matchup, which is set for 12:00 ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The Hoosiers come in with a perfect 10-0 record, while the Buckeyes are 9-1. The over/under line is at 52.5 points, and the Buckeyes are the -11.5 point favorites at home. This will be a big test for both teams as they look to keep their winning seasons going.</p><h3>INDIANA HOOSIERS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ohio Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning this one by a score of 34 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -11.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Indiana Hoosiers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Indiana enters Week 13 against Ohio State with a perfect 10-0 record, and they are ranked 11th in our power rankings. The Hoosiers are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 13.2% chance of winning the Big Ten. They also have the second-best odds of making the playoff at 96.8%.</p> <p></p><p>Indiana has been favored in nine of their ten games this season, and they’ve gone 9-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +30.1 points per game, and they’ve covered the spread in seven out of nine games, with a 7-2 ATS record.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Indiana’s games have averaged 57.7 points, and their average over/under line is 49.2 points. They’ve gone over the total in six games, with an average margin of +6 points above the line.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Indiana’s offense is ranked 2nd in our college football offensive power rankings, and they are also 2nd in points per game, scoring 43.9 per contest. Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 2,410 yards and has a passer rating of 126. Indiana ranks 3rd in passer rating and 6th in completion percentage, completing 70.1% of their passes. They are also 9th in third down conversions, converting 49.1% of their attempts.</p><p></p><p>Rourke has thrown 21 touchdowns and 4 interceptions this season. Justice Ellison leads the rushing attack with 686 yards, 9 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Elijah Sarratt has 685 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 38 catches.</p><p>Indiana's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 7th nationally by allowing just 13.8 points per game. They’ve been especially effective against the run, giving up only 72.4 rushing yards per game, the 4th-lowest in the country.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Michigan, Indiana’s defense allowed just 15 points and 206 total yards. They held Michigan to 69 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 137 passing yards.</p><h3>Are The Ohio State Buckeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Ohio State enters Week 13 with a 9-1 record, holding a perfect 6-0 mark at home. They have a 47.3% chance of winning the Big Ten and a 94.3% chance of making the CFB playoff. The Buckeyes are ranked 3rd in our power rankings as they prepare to face Indiana.</p> <p></p><p>Ohio State has been favored in all 10 games this season, going 9-1 as the favorite. Their ATS record is 5-5, with a +27.5 average scoring margin. At home, they are 3-3 ATS, while they’ve gone 2-2 against the spread on the road.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 52.5 points. Ohio State’s games have averaged an over/under line of 51 points, with their over/under record at 4-6 and an average total of 48.1 points per game.</p><p>Ohio State’s offense ranks 11th in points per game, averaging 37.8, heading into week 13. However, they are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. Will Howard leads the passing game with 2,484 yards and a passer rating of 126. Ohio State is 5th in the nation in completion percentage, completing 70.5% of their passes.</p> <p>Howard has thrown 24 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season. Quinshon Judkins leads the rushing attack with 723 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Jeremiah Smith has 865 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns on 49 catches.</p><p>Ohio State's defense has been impressive this season, ranking second in the nation by allowing just 10.3 points per game. They’ve also held opponents to 95.8 rushing yards per game, which is the ninth-lowest in the country, and 160.1 passing yards per game, ranking 12th.</p> <p>In their recent game against Northwestern, Ohio State gave up just 7 points and 259 total yards. Northwestern managed only 58 rushing yards on 28 attempts, while Ohio State’s secondary allowed 201 passing yards.</p>

<p>In an Eastern Southeast Division matchup, the Charlotte Hornets (18-58) will host the Orlando Magic (45-31) at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets have lost four straight games and are 11.5-point underdogs (+500 moneyline), while the Magic have won three in a row and are favored by 11.5 (-716 moneyline). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game will be televised on BSSE.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference and first in the Southeast Division, while Charlotte is 13th in the East and fourth in the Southeast.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, April 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-105 in favor of the Magic.</li><li>Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with Paolo Banchero points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Magic have been the favorite in 27 of their 43 games against other Eastern Conference teams this season. Overall, they have a record of 27-6 as the favorite and are favored by 11.5 points today.</p>

<p>Orlando has won three straight games and is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-31. In their last game, they defeated the Pelicans by a score of 117-108. The O/U line for that game was 208.5.</p>

<p>This season, the Magic have an average O/U record of 34-42 and their games have averaged a combined 218.7 points. Today's O/U line is set at 206, which is lower than 74 of their previous games.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Magic are 49-27 overall and 23-14 on the road. They have covered the spread in two straight road games and have an average ATS scoring differential of -2.5 points per game on the road.</p>

<p>Orlando is 1st in the Southeast Division and has gone 30-17 against other Eastern Conference teams. On the road, they are 18-19 compared to 27-12 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Magic are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.5 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 108.4 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are 29th in the league in made threes at 11.1 per game. In terms of three-point percentage, they are 21st at 35%.</p>

<p>One area where Orlando has excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free-throw attempts at 24.6 per game and are 8th in made free throws at 18.5 per game.</p><p>So far this season, the Magic defense has been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 108.2 points allowed per contest. Most recently, the Magic's defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 108 points to the Pelicans.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 89-86. The combined scoring in that game was 175 points, which was below the O/U line of 211.5.</p>

<p>Charlotte has lost four straight games and is 18-58 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 13th place and 4th place in the Southeast Division.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Hornets have a record of 15-55. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs and have gone 28-40 against the spread as the underdog.</p>

<p>This season, Charlotte has an O/U record of 37-39, and 73 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 206. On average, their games have combined for 222.6 points.</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Hornets are 7-21 compared to 11-37 against the Eastern Conference. At home, they are 10-28 and have an ATS record of 16-20 at home.</p><p>At home this season, the Hornets are averaging 107.5 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 106.1 points per contest. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the NBA with 96.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA at 45%. From beyond the arc, they are 27th in three-point shooting at 34%. In terms of free throw attempts, they are last in the league at 18.4 per game.</p>

<p>Heading into this game, the Hornets have scored below the NBA scoring average in 68.4% of their games. They are also on a two-game streak of scoring less than their season average.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Hornets' defense is giving up an average of 116.6 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 55.3% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 12.9 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.4 per game.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/24

There was a lot of anticipation and excitement across Canada with the revamped NHL Playoff format because a Canadian team from the North Division was guaranteed to make it into the Frozen Four. Few expected it to be a Canadien team. The Montreal Canadiens are set to begin the series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night and are a huge underdog to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Canadiens are a huge underdog in Game 1, as Vegas is listed up in the -270 range at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a></strong> with a total of 5.5 for Monday’s matchup at The Fortress, which will be loud and packed to capacity in Sin City.
<h2><strong><u>Montreal Canadiens</u></strong></h2>
The Canadiens were down 3-1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs and roared back to win the series in seven games. They rode that momentum into the series against the Winnipeg Jets and swept the team with the second-highest point total in the division right out of the playoffs. Montreal has won seven straight and has not trailed in any of the seven games.

The Game 4 overtime win against Winnipeg featured a 2-0 lead after the first period and then a tie game 5:29 into the second. Montreal got the overtime winner under two minutes into the period and advanced to take on a Vegas team that has had a tough path to this point with wins over the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche.

This is kind of an interesting handicap. The reality is that Montreal was a pretty good team at 5-v-5 during the regular season. The Habs were only +3 in 5-v-5 goal differential, but projected to be more like +11 by Expected Goals For. The Canadiens were fourth in 5-v-5 scoring chances and ninth in high-danger chances.

However, the North Division was very poor defensively this season. You have to apply a lot of context to the regular season numbers because of the imbalanced, all-division schedule. Of course, we could say the same about Vegas, since the bottom of the West Division was so bad.

The only thing we truly know for sure is that Carey Price will have to keep up his current pace to give Montreal the best chance possible. Price is 8-3 in the playoffs with a 1.97 GAA and a .935 SV% over 11 games. He’s only allowed 22 goals in the postseason and only allowed six in the four games against Winnipeg, who was without Mark Scheifele for the last three games of the season and only generated three goals in those three games.
<h2><strong><u>Vegas Golden Knights</u></strong></h2>
There are a lot of people out there that feel like the Vegas/Colorado series was the “Stanley Cup of the Western Conference” if we want to think about the divisional format in that manner. In other words, there are a lot of people that are not giving Montreal a chance. It is hard to do so, knowing what we know about Vegas and what they’ve been able to accomplish as a franchise in recent years.

The Golden Knights eliminated Colorado without much drama in Game 6 at home last week. Vegas won four straight after dropping the first two games in Denver, one of which was started by Robin Lehner. Lehner couldn’t shake off the rust and Vegas, who had just beaten Minnesota in seven games, had no energy and no speed in that game. Once the Golden Knights got their legs, the series played a lot differently.

Money has hit the board on the Golden Knights in this first game. Vegas was one of the best teams in the regular season across a lot of different statistical categories at 5-v-5. Only Toronto and Carolina had more high-danger chances. Only Toronto had more scoring chances. Vegas had the most 5-v-5 goals of any team in the league.

A lot of what Montreal did well, Vegas seemed to do better. And Minnesota and Colorado were both better than any team that the North Division had to offer. Certainly Vegas padded some numbers against the California teams, but many believe that the quality of competition was a lot stronger for Vegas and who can argue that point?

Marc-Andre Fleury has been solid for the Golden Knights in these playoffs. He has allowed 23 goals in 12 starts with a 1.91 GAA and a .923 SV%. He has faced 299 shots in 12 games. Price faced 337 shots in 11 games. That could be a key stat for this series.
<h2><strong><u>Canadiens at Golden Knights Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
This is going to be a tough series to bet. A lot of NHL Playoff games are close, so puck lines can be tricky wagers to make. However, Vegas is going to be a big favorite night in and night out. Maybe some parlays with some big MLB favorites will cut down on the juice or something. Or, you can just bite the bullet and take the better team. That team is Vegas.

The Canadiens are overmatched in this series by all accounts and it looks as though the quant and modeling crowds have quickly isolated that. The only worry here is that Vegas doesn’t show up with the same intensity facing a weaker team.

<strong>Pick: Vegas Golden Knights</strong>

Canadiens at Golden Knights Game 1 Free Pick & Prediction

<p>The Lions and Bulldogs are set to face off at 7:30 ET on SEC. The Bulldogs will host the game at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Mississippi State is favored by -26.5 at home against Southeastern Louisiana.</p><h3>SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southeastern Louisiana Lions +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Mississippi State winning straight-up, we like Southeastern Louisiana at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lions Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Southeastern Louisiana dropped their recent game against UAB 82-72 on Sunday, November 10th. The Lions were +22 point underdogs heading into the game, but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Southeastern Louisiana scored 36 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The total points for the game ended up at 154, which was right on the over/under line.</p><p>Yaxel Lendeborg was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 9 of 10 shots and going 2 for 2 from beyond the arc, finishing with 22 points and 8 rebounds in Southeastern Louisiana's latest game. Jakevion Buckley added 16 points and 7 assists, while Jeremy Elyzee contributed 14 points and 10 boards.</p> <p>The Lions shot 46% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 33.3% of their 3-point attempts (7/21) and struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 56.2% (9/16). The team also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Despite Southeastern Louisiana's efforts, their defense couldn't contain the opposition, giving up 82 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Lions allowed 56% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 25 of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southeastern Louisiana's defense allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 shots, shooting 63% from the stripe. The Lions gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Mississippi State opened their season with a dominant 101-66 win over Georgia State on Friday. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 148.</p> <p>Mississippi State led 47-25 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 101 points in their last game, shooting 58.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 65.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 72.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.7% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Bulldogs dished out 26 assists, with Josh Hubbard and Kanye Clary each contributing 6. Clary was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4, while Hubbard added 15 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 58% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team connected on 72% of their two-point attempts, going 32/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting clip. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 7 shots. Mississippi State gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

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

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

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

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

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<p>Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor is the site for this week 13 matchup between the Northwestern Wildcats and Michigan Wolverines, set to kick off at 3:30 ET. The Wolverines are the -11.5 point favorites over Northwestern, with the over/under line currently at 37.5 points. The game will be broadcast on FS1 as both teams come in with five losses on the season. Michigan is 5-5, and Northwestern is 4-6.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan Wolverines -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Michigan Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Michigan Wolverines winning this one by a score of 25 to 12</li><li>Not only do we have the Michigan Wolverines winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -11.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 37.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Northwestern Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Northwestern enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Michigan on the road. They rank 77th in our power rankings and have just a 7.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Wildcats are 1-2 at home and 1-3 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Northwestern has been favored in only one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -4.8 points per game, and they are 3-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 37.5 points, the lowest they’ve seen this season. Northwestern’s games have averaged 40.8 points, with an average over/under line of 41.6 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Northwestern’s offense ranks 114th in our CFB offensive power rankings, averaging 18 points per game. Their passing game is 45th in attempts, with 30.6 per game, but they are 115th in passing yards, averaging 178.5 yards per game. Their third down conversion rate is 30.6%, ranking 117th, and their passer rating is 125th in the nation.</p> <p>Jack Lausch leads the Wildcats with 1,321 passing yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions, posting a passer rating of 71. Cam Porter is the leading rusher with 424 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Bryce Kirtz has 506 receiving yards on 34 catches but has yet to score a touchdown.</p><p>Northwestern's defense is ranked 40th nationally, allowing 22.8 points per game. In their recent game against Ohio State, they gave up 31 points, including 247 passing yards and two touchdowns, while allowing 173 rushing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 241.6 passing yards per game against Northwestern, completing 62.2% of their throws. On the ground, Northwestern has allowed 115.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 33rd in the country.</p><h3>Are The Michigan Wolverines Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Michigan enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, ranked 43rd in our CFB power rankings. They have an 80.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Wolverines are 5-2, but they’ve struggled on the road, going 0-3 this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Michigan is 3-7, with a -2.6 average scoring margin. They are 1-4 ATS as the favorite and 2-5 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 37.5 points. Michigan’s games have averaged 43.4 points, with their over/under record at 6-4 and an average line of 42.8 points.</p><p>Michigan’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 20.4 points per game, placing them 86th in the nation. They are ranked 87th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Their passing game has been particularly weak, ranking 125th in passing yards per game with 134.6. They are also 82nd in both passing attempts and completions per game.</p><p></p><p>Davis Warren leads the team with 869 passing yards, completing 61.6% of his passes. He has thrown five touchdowns and six interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 72. Michigan is converting 39.2% of their third downs. On the ground, they average 156.2 rushing yards per game. Kalel Mullings has rushed for 740 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.</p><p>Michigan's defense allowed just 20 points in their recent game against Indiana, but the Wolverines still lost 20-15. They gave up 250 total yards, including only 44 rushing yards on 26 attempts, while allowing 206 passing yards and two touchdowns. Michigan also forced one interception in the game.</p><p></p><p>For the season, Michigan ranks 14th nationally in rushing defense, allowing just 103 yards per game on the ground. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 91.7 passer rating and 232.8 passing yards per game against Michigan, completing 62.7% of their throws.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Texans and Bears. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bears at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144 points, and Baylor is favored by -29.5 at home against Tarleton State.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baylor Bears -29.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAYLOR BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-59 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Baylor pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -29.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Texans Stand a Chance in Waco?</h3><p>Tarleton State’s recent game against Florida State didn’t go as planned, as the Texans fell 72-52 on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing on the road, they entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 145-point O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-28 at halftime, Tarleton State struggled in the second half, managing just 24 points while allowing 39 to the Seminoles.</p><p>Tarleton State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points on 31.1% shooting from the field. They hit only 4 of 15 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 26.7%, and their effective field goal percentage was 35.6%.</p> <p>Chris Mpaka led the Texans with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Bubu Benjamin and Matt Krass each added 11 points. Krass connected on 3 of 5 threes, while Benjamin missed all 3 of his attempts from deep.</p><p>Despite Tarleton State's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. The Texans struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opponent converted 64% of their attempts, going 18/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tarleton State held the opposition to just 4/21 shooting, a 19% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 24 free throws, shooting 63%. The Texans also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Baylor Bears Recent Game</h3> 
<p>The Bears cruised to a 104-67 win over Sam Houston on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing at home, Baylor entered the game as 16-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.</p> 
<p>Baylor took control early, leading 54-37 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while holding Sam Houston to 30.</p><p>Baylor's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 104 points while shooting 58.6% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71.1% of their two-point attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 68.6% overall.</p> <p>The Bears also connected on 43.8% of their threes, with 14 makes from deep. They dished out 30 assists as a team, with Jayden Nunn and Lamar Wilkerson each scoring 19 points, and VJ Edgecombe contributing 7 assists and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Baylor’s defensive efforts, they allowed 67 points, with the opposition shooting 58% from the field. Baylor’s defense struggled to contain two-point shots, as the other team connected on 27 of 38 attempts, a 71% success rate.</p> <p>The Bears also gave up 14 threes on 32 attempts, with the opponent shooting 43% from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, Baylor sent the other team to the stripe 11 times, where they made 8, shooting 72%. Baylor also allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Brewers (59-51, 30-24 home) will host the Pirates (48-60, 22-32 away) in game two of this NL Central series. Starting for the Brewers is Colin Rea, while the Pirates are giving the ball to Quinn Priester. Read on to see my pick for this showdown between Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 8:10 ET on Friday, August 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>The Pirates will be taking on a Brewers club that is just 2-3 vs. the runline over their last five games.</li><li>In their last five games as the underdog, the Pirates have put together a runline record of 3-2.</li><li>Colin Rea has given up four away runs across his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES HAVE STRUGGLED AGAINST THE NL CENTRAL</h3><p>The Pirates enter today's game with an overall record of 48-60 which includes going 24-46 against teams with above .500 records. As of today, they are 4th in the NL Central. Across their 34 series, Pittsburgh is 12-19-3 and have records of 22-32 and 26-28 on the road and at home, respectively.</p><p><p>Pittsburgh is hoping for another impressive showing from Quinn Priester, who has earned victories in his last two outings. His ERA currently stands at 9.19 and he holds a 2-1 record. He has tallied 13 strikeouts over the course of the season and opponents are batting .262 against him. Teams have managed a .574 slugging percentage when facing Priester.</p></p><p>The Pirates were victorious in the last outing for Quinn Priester, emerging with a 7-6 win over the Phillies. The right-hander pitched five frames, surrendering five hits and five earned runs to his name. His record now stands at 1-0 for the 2023 season.</p><p>For the season, the Pirates are 18th in batting average, hitting a combined .236. Over their last five games, they have hit .255 which is 8th in that span. Pittsburgh's average of 4.1 runs per game puts them 25th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 101 times and have a team slugging percentage of .383.</p><p>Over the Pirates' past five contests, Bryan Reynolds has been their most prolific hitter, batting .421. For the 2023 campaign, Reynolds is hitting .263 and has plated 49 runs.</p><h3>WILL THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On an overall record of 59-51, the Brewers are 1st in the NL Central. In their 34 series, Milwaukee has gone 17-16-1 which includes losing each of their last three sets. On the road, the Brewers are 29-27 and are 30-24 at home.</p><p><p>Colin Rea has made 19 appearances this season, with a .421 slugging percentage allowed and a 1.20 WHIP. His overall record stands at 5-4, with an ERA of 4.76 and 83 strikeouts - averaging 7.75 K's per nine innings. On the road, Rea is 3-2 with an ERA of 4.73; at home, he is 2-2 with an ERA of 5.95.</p></p><p>Colin Rea's most recent outing resulted in a no-decision for the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Braves. The right-hander pitched five innings, allowing five runs on five hits.</p><p>Having gone deep 6 times in their last five games, the Brewers are 6th in that span. At 4.2 runs per game, Milwaukee is 22nd in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .234 while hitting a total of 115 home runs (21st).</p><p>Brice Turang has been the leader in home runs for the Brewers over their last five games, with one. He has hit a total of five homers this season, and is batting .221.</p>

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