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<p>Betting on today's Canucks and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 against the Canucks.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Capitals to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>The Capitals should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Canucks Defense Show Up in Washington?</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 18-13-9 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>San Jose scored first, but Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19 in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead in the third, only for the Sharks to even it up again. Suter then scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Pius Suter found the net twice in the Canucks’ 3-2 win over the Sharks, bringing his season goal tally to 3 and 4. Suter scored at 5:19 in the second period and sealed the game with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 15:38 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but had 25 giveaways. The Canucks were shut out in the first period, scored once in the second, and added two more in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks gave up the first goal at 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Does Washington Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>After a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now stand at 26-11-4. Washington initially led 2-1, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, failing to cover. Washington’s goals came late in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 19:16 and Brandon Duhaime giving them the lead at 19:49.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime followed with 3.</p> <p>Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal, and John Carlson added his 7th assist. Nic Dowd contributed with his 2nd assist of the season. The Capitals registered 21 shots on goal but were hindered by 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to the Hurricanes, including three unanswered to end the game. After leading 2-1 at the end of the first period, the Capitals allowed two goals in the second and another in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, and the defense added 20 hits and 2 takeaways.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Panthers and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Hockey Club. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 3-2 win for the Hockey Club.</li><li>We like the Hockey Club on the moneyline (+115)</li><li>The Hockey Club are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Pull Off a Win at Salt Lake City?</h3><p>Florida improved to 24-15-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Panthers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. After leading 2-0, the Stars tied it up in the second period. A.J. Greer scored the go-ahead goal in the third, and Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter to seal the win.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 25 shots on goal, with A.J. Greer finding the net for the first time this season. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal, scoring on an empty net. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period.</p> <p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Evan Rodrigues netting his third goal of the season. Matthew Tkachuk added his third goal as well, this time on a power play. Carolina finished with 6 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their strong performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Stars. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After giving up two goals in the second period, the Panthers shut out the Stars in the third, helping secure a 4-2 win.</p><h3>Will the Utah Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 17-15-7 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Utah held a 2-0 lead, but Vegas scored four unanswered goals. Utah was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Logan Cooley opened the scoring for Utah at 11:52 in the first period. Ian Cole added another goal in the second period, but Vegas responded with two goals in the second and two more in the third to secure the win.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club netted three goals in their recent 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Logan Cooley opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Ian Cole added his first. Alexander Kerfoot rounded out the scoring with his second goal, tying the game 3-3 in the third period.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his season total to two. The team managed 19 shots on goal but was held scoreless on the power play.</p><p>Utah's defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to Vegas, including the game-winner in overtime. They had taken a 2-0 lead, but the Golden Knights scored twice late in the second period and added two more in the 3rd and OT. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with an 88.6% save percentage, and the defense contributed 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Georgia State as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Georgia State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Georgia Southern’s season record fell to 7-7 after a tough 76-47 loss to South Alabama on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +5.5 underdogs at home, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Georgia Southern found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 38-18 at halftime. Although they scored 29 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 38, making it difficult to mount a comeback.</p><p>Georgia Southern struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 47 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 25.8% of their attempts (8/31), and their free-throw shooting was also poor, connecting on just 46.7% of their tries.</p> <p>Braylhan Thomas, John Broom, Myles Corey, and Judah Brown each scored 11 points, with Broom hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Brown also contributed 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. The Eagles finished with 13 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense held their opponent to 76 points, despite allowing 33% shooting from the field. They gave up 16 field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponent shot 25%, making 8 of 31 attempts. Georgia Southern also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 7 for 46%.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Georgia State improved to 4-10 on the season with a convincing 94-70 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday. The Panthers, who were slight favorites at -1, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Georgia State jumped out to a 51-32 lead in the first half and added 43 points in the second half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>Georgia State put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were 23 of 27, good for 85.2%.</p> <p>Nick McMullen led the way with 22 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Toneari Lane added 21 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep, while Cesare Edwards contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds. The Panthers also grabbed 13 offensive boards and dished out 17 assists in the win.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia State's opponent shot 36%, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point attempts. The Panthers also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 23 free throws for 85%. Georgia State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Ravens are heavily favored at -530 on the money line as they face the Steelers in an AFC North playoff matchup. The game, which kicks off at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th, is being televised by AMZN. The Ravens are -9.5 point favorites, with the over/under line set at 45.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Ravens -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE RAVENS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ravens winning this one by a score of 28 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Ravens winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>After ending the regular season with four straight losses, the Steelers bounced back in week 1, defeating the Falcons 18-10. Pittsburgh entered the game as 4-point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with an 8-point win. The combined scoring of 28 points fell short of the 43-point line, marking the second straight under for the Steelers.</p> <p>Pittsburgh finished the regular season with a 10-7 record, placing them 6th in our power rankings. Against the spread, they went 11-6, with a +1.9 average scoring margin. Their O/U record was 8-9, with their games averaging 42.8 points compared to a 42-point line.</p><p>Heading into the Wild Card round, the Steelers rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.4 points per game, and sit 23rd in total yards per game with 319.4. Pittsburgh leans heavily on the run game, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game. Najee Harris, who is questionable with a concussion, has rushed for 1,043 yards and 6 touchdowns this season.</p> <p>In the passing game, the Steelers rank 27th in passing yards per game and 25th in attempts. Justin Fields threw for 245 yards (25/32) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in week 3. Calvin Austin III led the team with 95 receiving yards on 4 catches, including a touchdown.</p><p>In the Steelers' 19-17 loss to the Bengals, they gave up 314 yards and 37 completions in the passing game. Despite this, they did manage to sack the quarterback four times and came away with one interception. The Bengals completed 80.4% of their passes and had a tough time on third down, converting just 38.5% of their chances.<p></p>Pittsburgh's run defense was solid, allowing only 68 yards on 21 attempts (3.2 yards per attempt). However, the Bengals were able to move the ball effectively through the air, finishing with 246 passing yards and a key touchdown late in the game.</p><h3>Are The Ravens Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into the playoffs, the Ravens hold the top spot in the AFC North with a 12-5 record, including a 4-game winning streak. They bounced back from two straight losses to start the season by defeating the Cowboys, Bills, Bengals, and Steelers. In week 16, they beat Pittsburgh 34-17, covering the 7-point spread. They also covered in week 15, beating the Giants by 21 points as 16.5-point favorites.</p> <p>Baltimore ranks 2nd in our power rankings and has an average scoring margin of +9.2 points per game. They are 10-6-1 against the spread and have covered in four straight games. Their O/U record is 13-4, with their games averaging 51.7 points compared to an average line of 47.3.</p><p>Heading into the Wild Card round, the Ravens are 3rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 30.5. They also lead the league in yards per game with 424.9. Baltimore has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and 1st in rushing yards per game (187.6). On 3rd down, they rank 3rd in the NFL with a 48.2% conversion rate.</p> <p>Lamar Jackson posted a passer rating of 139 in his last game, going 12/15 for 182 yards and a touchdown in week 3 against the Cowboys. Derrick Henry rushed for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries, while Nelson Agholor led the team in receiving with 56 yards on 1 catch.</p><p>In their 35-10 win over the Browns, the Ravens' defense allowed just 56 rushing yards on 19 attempts. They picked off two passes, limited Cleveland to 52.9% completions, and held them to 33.3% on third down. The Ravens gave up one passing touchdown and allowed the Browns to finish with 174 passing yards.<p></p>Baltimore's defense also recorded two sacks and held the Browns to 10 points. They were tough to run against, giving up only 2.9 yards per attempt and forcing Cleveland to become one-dimensional on offense.</p>

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