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The new rules package is the talk of the town in Las Vegas as the Cup Series drivers get ready for the Pennzoil 400. Before that race takes place on Sunday, the Xfinity Series guys will get to burn some rubber on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway track in the Boyd Gaming 300.

There’s only one problem. Kyle Busch is in the field this week and he is the odds-on favorite at -115 over the rest of the drivers. Will somebody step up and slay Goliath on the 1.5-mile loop off of I-15, or will the heavy favorite take the checkered flag in his 2019 Xfinity Series debut.

Odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong> </a>are on the right for desktop viewers and down below the comment box for mobile viewers as we sink our teeth into the Boyd Gaming 300.
<h5><strong>The House Edge</strong></h5>
This is a really interesting race weekend. New rules packages have created some different aerodynamics for the cars and trucks that will be running around the track this weekend. As mentioned in our preview for the Pennzoil 400, some drivers have a little bit more experience with the new cars and how they will handle than others. By the time these races go off, everybody should be on fairly equal footing thanks to practice runs and qualifying, but handicapping is about acquiring and processing information.

Ryan Preece would have been a good look for this race, but he is not running full-time and this is one of the races he is not running. Ross Chastain and Austin Dillon are the only lined drivers that participated in the test runs back on January 31 and February 1. Perhaps that gives them a little bit of an advantage in the field this week. Dillon is +2150 and Chastain is a very long shot at +55000.

Dillon actually won this race back in 2015. He was 12th in his only Las Vegas start at this level last year.
<h5><strong>Head for the Mountains</strong></h5>
Of Bussssssssssch. Kyle Busch only won once last year in the Xfinity Series, but it wasn’t from lack of trying. He led the most laps at Charlotte, Michigan, and Kentucky without a win. His only victory came at Pocono. He also had a stage win at Phoenix. Busch was 14th in this race last year. Last season’s performance was a far cry from 2017, when Busch ran 10 races, won five, had stage wins in two others, and led the most laps in two others that he failed to win.

There’s a reason why he’s -115 this week. It is worth noting that this will be Busch’s first Xfinity Series run of the season and Toyota is using the Supra instead of the Camry at the Xfinity Series level. You may want to see how the qualifying and practice times go for Busch with the different model.
<h5><strong>Answering the Bell</strong></h5>
It was a clean sweep last week at Atlanta for Christopher Bell, who led the most laps and won all three stages in the Rinnai 250. Despite the dominant performance, Bell only owns a four-point lead over Brandon Jones, who was third at Daytona in the NASCAR Racing Experience 300 and fourth last week. Justin Allgaier was second in the opener and third last week in Hampton, Georgia.

Tyler Reddick and Cole Custer round out the top five. Michael Annett won the first race of the season, but finished 12th last week and sits eighth in points. Justin Haley and Ross Chastain have the other stage wins.

When there are a limited number of Cup drivers or none at all, Bell is going to be the guy to beat. He won seven times last year. He was second in this race and fourth in the second race. Allgaier joined him in the top five last year, as well as Elliott Sadler, who retired prior to the season. Allgaier was second in the summer race. As far as answering the bell, it looks like Allgaier at +750 has the best chance to do it.
<h5><strong>Custer’s First Stand</strong></h5>
Was last week a sign of good things to come for Cole Custer? He qualified with the pole position and wound up finishing second to Bell last week. As a second-year driver last season, Custer didn’t score his first top-five finish until Texas and didn’t have another one until the first visit to Charlotte. He was third in the summer race at LVMS last season.

Could last week’s performance be the precursor to a good early start for the Gene Haas racing team member? Beginning with that top-five finish at Charlotte in the spring, Custer added 12 more, including a win in the playoff race at Texas. At +750, you can basically take your pick between Custer and Allgaier to see if one of those two gentlemen can knock off Busch or Bell.
<h5><strong>Long Shots?</strong></h5>
When Busch and Bell are in a race, betting on long shots is hard. The longest shot with a real chance is probably Austin Dillon at +2150. Realistically, going down the board past Allgaier and Custer is probably a fool’s errand. Keep an eye out for Brandon Jones as the season goes along, though. Jones is one of the Toyota drivers getting used to a Supra for this season and he’s picked up two top-five finishes already.
<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
There isn’t a ton of equity in taking a -115 favorite in a stock car race, as anything can happen and the new rules package is supposed to bunch the drivers up and create some more exciting racing. With that in mind, looking at Allgaier and/or Custer is a decent way to approach this race, with some really cheap Molson Ice kind of money on Austin Dillon as a long shot contender.

2019 Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 Betting Odds & Picks

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<p>Today's matinee matchup between the Angels and Marlins in Miami features a pair of southpaws on the mound. Patrick Sandoval gets the nod for the Angels, while A.J. Puk will make his first start of the season for the Marlins.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have this one as a close contest, with the Marlins holding a slight edge on the money line at -122 compared to the Angels at +102. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -116 compared to the under at -106.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline -122</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 1:10 ET on Wednesday, April 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Marlins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Marlins 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>The last game of this series between the Angels and Marlins was a pitcher's duel, as both teams finished with just one run, and there was only one home run hit by each side. The Angels came out on top, though, winning by a score of 3-1.</p>

<p>Aaron Hicks was the only Angels hitter to go deep, while Logan O'Hoppe added a double. As for the Marlins, Bryan De La Cruz hit their only home run. Miami tied the game in the 9th inning, but the Angels responded with two runs in the 6th and an insurance run in the 9th.</p>

<p>Angels starter Tyler Anderson didn't give up a single run in his seven innings of work, while Luis Garcia picked up the save. As for Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo, he took the loss after giving up three runs in 5 1/3 innings. Both Anderson and Luzardo finished with five strikeouts.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Patrick Sandoval will be taking the mound for the Los Angeles Angels as they face off against the Miami Marlins on the road. In his first start of the season, Sandoval struggled, lasting just 1 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. He will look to bounce back and put together a stronger outing in this matchup.</p><p>Our player projections for the Angels' offense today have Logan O'Hoppe as our top choice to hit a home run. His home run projection is 12th best in the league today. We also like Brandon Drury's chances to go deep, as he has the best home run projection on the team. Mike Trout is right behind him in terms of odds to hit a homer, and his home run projection is also 12th best in the league today. If you're looking for a long shot, Miguel Sanó's home run projection is 13th best in the league.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>After a rough first start, A.J. Puk will look to bounce back against the Los Angeles Angels. In his first outing of the season, Puk gave up four runs in just two innings of work. He will be looking to improve upon that performance as he takes the mound at home for the Miami Marlins.</p><p>If you are looking at some player props for the Marlins, we have Luis Arraez as our top projected hitter for Miami. His total hits projection is 5th best in the league today. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is our top projected home run hitter for the Marlins and his home run projection is 13th best in the league today. If you are looking for a player to hit a home run, we have Jake Burger with the best odds on the Marlins, as his home run projection is 13th best in the league today.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction 4/3/24

<p>The Bobcats and Bobcats are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN2. The Bobcats will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Ohio is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio Bobcats -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Texas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Ohio improved to 4-1 on the season with an 85-73 win over the Pilots on Friday. The Bobcats were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 12-point victory.</p> <p>Ohio jumped out to a 46-30 lead at halftime, but the Pilots made things interesting in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bobcats 43-39. The total points for the game ended at 158, going over the pre-game O/U line of 149.</p><p>Ohio's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field. They connected on 56.4% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes in total.</p> <p>AJ Clayton led the way with 34 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from three. Ohio finished with 20 assists as a team, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%.</p><p>Ohio's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 24/46 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ohio's defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 13 shots for 61%. Ohio limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.</p><h3>Can the Bobcats Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Texas State pulled off an 83-80 road win over Princeton on Friday, November 22nd. The Bobcats were +6 underdogs going into the game, but they not only won outright, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 43-41 at halftime, Texas State tightened up defensively, allowing just 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The game’s total points reached 163, going over the O/U line of 138.</p><p>Texas State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 55.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.1%, with the Bobcats hitting 61.5% of their two-point attempts and 40% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Xaivian Lee led the way with 30 points and 5 assists, while Tyrel Morgan added 27 points and 7 rebounds. Blake Peters and Kaden Gumbs each chipped in 17 points, with Gumbs also dishing out 7 assists. Texas State also connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.</p><p>Texas State's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bobcats allowed 50% shooting, as the other team went 15 for 30 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas State's defense allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 for 82%. The Bobcats gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Ohio Bobcats vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (18-29) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-16) at FedExForum. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 5.5 points and have a moneyline of -222.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be televised on BSSE and can also be streamed on the NBA app. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 219 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-109 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Cleveland Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>In their last game against the Pistons, the Cavaliers won by a score of 128-121. The over/under line for that game was 231.5 points. This improved their record to 29-16 for the season.</p>

<p>Cleveland is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Central Division. As 5.5-point favorites today, they have a record of 21-6 as the favorite and have won 15 straight games as the favorite.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 24-19 for the season and have gone 11-7 ATS on the road. Their O/U record for the season is 22-22-1, and the over has hit in their last two games.</p>

<p>On average, Cleveland's games have finished with 224.4 points this season, and today's O/U line is set at 219. The team's O/U record for the season is 22-22-1.</p>

<p></p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.4 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 113.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league at 98 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 11th in field goal percentage at 47%. From three-point range, they are shooting 35%, which is 18th in the league.</p><p>The Cavaliers' defense is presently ranked 3rd in the league, allowing an average of 110.0 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.4% and allowing 35.5% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Can Memphis Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Grizzlies have lost their last two games against the spread and have gone 17-17 vs. the spread as the underdog this season. Today, they are getting 5.5 points against the Cavaliers.</p>

<p>Memphis has an O/U record of 19-27-1 for the season, and their last two games have gone under the total. This year, their games have averaged 220.1 points per game compared to today's O/U line of 219.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Kings by a score of 103-94. Memphis covered the spread as 11-point underdogs, and the game finished with a combined scoring total of 197 points.</p>

<p>Currently, the Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 18-29. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place. On the season, Memphis is 22-25 against the spread and has covered the spread in three straight games.</p>

<p>At home, the Grizzlies have struggled to score, averaging just 104.7 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. Overall, they are 30th in scoring at 107.5 points per game. In terms of pace, Memphis is 15th in the league at 98.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Grizzlies are last in the NBA at 43%. However, they are 9th in three-point shooting, making 13.5 threes per game. Overall, Memphis is 28th in three-point percentage at 34%.</p>

<p>So far, the Grizzlies have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 23.4% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 25th in the league at 24.9 per game. In terms of free throws, Memphis is 24th in makes and 25th in attempts.</p><p>Currently, the Grizzlies' defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.6 points per game. Most recently, the Grizzlies' defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 103 points to the Kings.</p>

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<p>Betting on today's Flames and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134 points, and Kansas State is favored by -2.5 at home against Liberty.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Liberty Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flames picked up an 89-69 win over the Ragin' Cajuns on Friday, November 22nd. Liberty was at home and entered the game as 10-point favorites, covering the spread with the 20-point victory.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense was on fire in their latest game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 77.6%. They shot 77.4% from two-point range and hit 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Christian Wright led the way with 21 points, going 5-for-5 from deep, while Kaden Metheny added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes. Zach Cleveland was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 and adding 8 assists and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 67% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 77% on two-pointers, with a 24/31 performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Liberty's opponents shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. The Flames also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 60%. Liberty gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats picked up an 83-71 win over George Washington on Friday, November 22nd, at home. Kansas State entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 154 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Kansas State built a strong lead by halftime, going up 46-27, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.</p><p>Kansas State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 53.2%. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 67.7% of their shots, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.9%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wildcats connected on 12 of 31 attempts, shooting 38.7%. They also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Jacoi Hutchinson led the way with 19 points, while David N'Guessan added 17 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 71 points. However, the Wildcats allowed a high shooting percentage, with their opponents hitting 53% from the field, including 67% on two-pointers.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 attempts.</p>

Liberty Flames vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Eagles and Bulldogs face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at S-H-M Memorial Center in Orangeburg, SC. The odds for this Mid-Eastern conference game currently have South Carolina State as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at S-H-M Memorial Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina State winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Eagles Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Coppin State has played better at home this season, going 2-4 compared to 0-13 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is -3.3, compared to -20.9 on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, the Eagles have lost three straight games and have a record of 2-18 on the season. In Mid-Eastern Conference play, they are 1-4, compared to 1-14 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the underdog, Coppin State has a solid ATS record of 10-9 this season. On the road, the Eagles have gone 7-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Coppin State has an ATS mark of 6-4.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Coppin State games is 7-12, and today's over/under line of 134.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (134.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points compared to their season average of 129.3 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Coppin State offense ended with 66 points against Howard. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 34.5% and made 4 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Justin Winston, who is averaging 13.4 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Greg Spurlock also maintains a PPG average of 9.6 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Eagles' defense holds the 184th rank in the nation, allowing 72.6 points per game. In today's game vs. South Carolina State, the Coppin State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Coppin State made 22 free-throws vs. the Eagles.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>South Carolina State has been much better at home than on the road this season, as they have gone 3-3 at home compared to 2-11 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is -1.0 compared to -15.8 on the road.</p>

<p>Despite their struggles on the road, the Bulldogs have won three straight games and come into this one with a record of 7-15. They are 1-1 when favored this season, and they are favored by 8.5 points today.</p><p>South Carolina State has a 3-2-1 ATS mark at home this season and is 11-6-2 overall. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bulldogs are just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>South Carolina State's over/under record this season is 11-8 and today's line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (151). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 129 points and their over/under record during that span is 0-2.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 70.7 points per game, South Carolina State struggled in their previous game. Against Maryland Eastern Shore, the Bulldogs scored 63 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4%. The team's scoring leader is Mitchel Taylor, who holds an average of 8.5 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Davion Everett is averaging 8.8 points per game this season.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 302nd, allowing 79.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, South Carolina State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.4% this season.</p>

Coppin State Eagles vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bears and Vikings game? Catch the action at Viking Pavilion in Portland, OR, as the Vikings hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. Northern Colorado is favored by -2.5 in this Big Sky conference contest against Portland State. The game's over/under currently sits at 153 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viking Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Coming off an 87-71 win over Montana, the Northern Colorado Bears will be looking for their third straight win when they take on Portland State. So far this season, the Bears have gone 15-9, including an 8-3 record in Big Sky Conference play.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Northern Colorado has gone 10-3, and they are favored by 2.5 points in this one. On the road, the Bears have gone 5-6 this season, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Northern Colorado has gone just 4-8-1 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bears have a mark of 4-5-1 vs. the spread. On the road this year, they are 7-4 ATS and have gone 6-4 over their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line in Northern Colorado's games this season (151.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points compared to their average over/under record of 15-7 this season.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Northern Colorado offense ended with 87 points against Montana. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 61.5% and made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Bears was Dejour Reaves with 25 points, while Saint Thomas also chipped in with 23 points.</p><p>Facing Portland State, Northern Colorado aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.8 points allowed per game (286th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.2 threes per game vs. Portland State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.5%.</p><h3>Will Portland State Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Portland State is 7-2 at home this season, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games in their own building. The Vikings are 14-11 overall, and they have lost three straight games.</p>

<p>For the year, Portland State is 6-6 when listed as the underdog. They are 5-7 in Big Sky Conference action, and they have gone 9-4 in non-conference games.</p><p>Portland State has an ATS record of 11-12 this season and they are 4-5 vs. the spread at home. As the underdog, the Vikings have gone 8-4 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 games as the underdog have resulted in a 6-4 ATS mark. Over their last 3 games at home, Portland State is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Portland State games is 10-13 and today's line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line of 145.4 in their games. However, over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points and their over/under record in those games is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Portland State offense concluded with only 65 points against Idaho State. Throughout the game, they made 7/14 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 50%. Bobby Harvey was the leading scorer for the Vikings, putting up 17 points. In addition, Kaelen Allen contributed 13 points.</p><p>The Vikings' defense is presently ranked 151st nationally, allowing an average of 71.5 points per contest. Portland State's three-point defense is currently 112nd in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.6% of their shots vs. Portland State.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Portland State Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Jets. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Jets as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS 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 7:30 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Jets are expected to take down the Sharks by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>The Jets should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Sharks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Sharks have a record of 14-32-5, putting them in 15th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Pacific Division. They have gone 7-20 against other Western Conference teams and 5-12 against divisional opponents. In their last ten games, San Jose has gone 5-5, and over their last five games, they are 3-2.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, the Sharks have gone 5-19-3, and they have gone 1-2 in their last three games. As the underdog, San Jose has gone 14-32-5 this season, and they have been the underdog in all 51 of their games this year.</p></p><p>On the season, the Sharks have an average scoring margin of -1.8 goals per game, and their puck line record is 23-28. In their last ten games, San Jose's puck line record is 8-2, and they have 28 losses by more than one goal.</p>

<p>So far, the Sharks have been the underdog in all 51 of their games, and their road puck line record is currently at 11-16. In their last ten road games, San Jose's puck line record is 5-5, and they have won three straight games vs. the puck line on the road.</p> <p>This season, San Jose's games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Sharks come in with an over/under performance of 20-28-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, San Jose has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>The Sharks come into the game scoring an average of 2.1 goals per game, putting them 32nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. So far this year, the Sharks are 1-1 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 12-30 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>San Jose's current leading scorer is Tomas Hertl. This season, he has 15 goals, which puts him 102nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 19 assists so far.</p><p>The Jets defense is currently 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.8 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 23rd with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen gets the start and has made 21 starts this season. His record at this point is 6-14, and his save percentage is 0.712%.</p><h3>Will the Jets Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Jets have gone 17-7-2 and have been favored in 34 of their 50 games. So far, Winnipeg has gone 31-14-5 overall, putting them in 3rd place in the Central Division and 5th in the Western Conference. Against the Western Conference, the Jets have gone 17-10.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 4-6 and they have gone 1-4 over their last five games. In their last three games, the Jets have gone 1-2. For the season, the Jets have been favored in 25 of their 34 games as the favorite.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Jets have gone 15-11 against the puck line and 6-4 in their last 10 games. Overall, they have a puck line mark of 27-23, including a record of 18-16 when favored. So far, Winnipeg has 22 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Currently, the Jets have dropped their last four games vs. the puck line and have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. In their last 10 games at home, Winnipeg has gone just 2-8 against the puck line and 1-4 in their last five.</p> <p>Games involving Winnipeg have an average of 5.4 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.1. In terms of their over/under performance, the Jets come in with a record of 15-28-7.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, San Jose has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Jets come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 22nd position in the league. The Winnipeg offense is ranked 25th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 21st in the NHL.</p><p>Winnipeg's current leading scorer is Kyle Connor. This season, he has 19 goals, which puts him 53rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 11 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets come into the season ranked 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.8 shots per game against Winnipeg. For the season, they are ranked 23rd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 37 games this season. His current record stands at 24-10, and his save percentage is 0.942%.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buffaloes and Bruins. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! Colorado come into this Pac-12 conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Buffaloes Chances on the Road</h3><p>Colorado enters tonight's game as the road favorite, as they have been the favorite in 19 of their 24 games this season. The Buffaloes have gone 15-4 in those games, and they are 16-8 overall.</p>

<p>However, Colorado has struggled on the road this season, going just 2-7. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.3, compared to +17.1 at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Colorado is just 10-13-1 this season, including a 1-8 mark on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Buffaloes have gone just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Colorado games is 15-9, and today's line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (149.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 156 points, which is higher than today's line.</p><p>The Buffaloes' offense finished with 79 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 80.7 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is KJ Simpson, who is averaging 19.4 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Tristan Da Silva also maintains a PPG average of 15.5 heading into game.</p><p>On defense, Colorado is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.3 points per game. Colorado's three-point defense is currently 138th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.8% of their shots vs. Colorado.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog UCLA?</h3><p>UCLA enters tonight's game against Colorado as the underdog, as they have been in 11 of their 24 games this season. They are 4-7 in those games, compared to 9-4 when favored.</p>

<p>The Bruins have a record of 7-6 at home this season, and they have won their last three games at home. Over their last ten games at home, UCLA has gone just 4-6.</p><p>UCLA's ATS record this season is currently 11-11-2. At home, they have gone just 4-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bruins are 7-3 vs. the spread. In their last 3 games as the underdog, they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UCLA games is 8-16 and today's over/under line of 137.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (134.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points and during their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 133 points. So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 66.2 points per game, the UCLA had a below average performance. They scored 61 points against California and had a field goal percentage of 36.2%. The team's scoring leader is Sebastian Mack, who holds an average of 13.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Adem Bona is averaging 12.2 points per game this season.</p><p>So far, the Bruins' defense is ranked 17th in the country at 64.0 points per contest. UCLA's three-point defense is currently 135th in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.5% of their shots vs. UCLA.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Sabres versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Penguins are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, October 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Sabres winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+111)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Sabres Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Buffalo picked up their first win of the season, defeating the Panthers 5-2. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined 7 goals going over. This victory brings Buffalo's record to 1-3-0.</p> 

<p>All five of Buffalo's goals came from different players. The Panthers scored first, but the Sabres tied it up with 3:14 left in the first period and took the lead just 41 seconds later.</p><p>Buffalo’s offense came alive in their 5-2 victory over the Panthers, with five different players finding the net. Jordan Greenway opened the scoring for the Sabres, while Alex Tuch added his second goal of the season on an empty net. Henri Jokiharju and Mattias Samuelsson each scored for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Sabres took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They scored twice in the first period, added two more in the second, and capped it off with Tuch’s empty netter in the third. Buffalo recorded 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Sabres gave up the first goal at 9:01 into the first period and another late in the second, but they shut the Panthers out in the third, leading to a 5-2 victory. Goalie Devon Levi made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Sabres' defense added 7 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Can the Penguins Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Pittsburgh evened their record at 2-2-0 with a 6-3 victory over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Five different players found the net for Pittsburgh, with Lars Eller leading the way with two goals. The Penguins trailed 3-2 in the second period before scoring four unanswered goals to secure the win.</p><p>Lars Eller found the net twice for the Penguins, including his second goal, which tied the game at 3-3 in the second period. Kevin Hayes added his third goal of the season, while Kris Letang scored his second. Evgeni Malkin capped off the scoring with an empty-netter, his first goal of the season.</p> <p>Malkin also picked up his 5th and 6th assists on the year. Pittsburgh took 31 shots on goal, and despite scoring 6 times, they were held without a power play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build off their 3rd period performance against Montreal, where they shut out the Canadiens after giving up 3 goals in the first two periods. Tristan Jarry finished with 24 saves and a save percentage of 88.9%, while the defense recorded 9 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/16/24

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<p>The 2022 NFL Playoffs wild-card round continues with Sunday Night Football from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, so we bring you the best Steelers vs. Chiefs betting pick, tips, and odds.</p>



<p>Pittsburgh and Kansas City lock horns for the second time this season. Back in Week 16, the Chiefs easily outlasted the Steelers as 10-point home favorites, 36-10. Kansas City is a 13-point home fave this time around, while the totals sit at 46.5 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2>The Steelers barely made it to the postseason  </h2>



<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7-1; 8-9 ATS) have had a lot of ups and downs this past regular season, but they’ve somehow made it to the playoffs for the second straight year. The Steelers beat Baltimore 16-13 in overtime in Week 18 and needed the Raiders’ overtime victory at the LA Chargers to clinch the playoff berth.</p>



<p>Pittsburgh’s offense has struggled all season long, averaging 20.2 points per game (21<sup>st</sup> in the NFL) on 93.1 rushing yards (29<sup>th</sup>) and 222.2 passing yards (15<sup>th</sup>). The Steelers went only 27-of-50 in the red zone (23<sup>rd</sup>). Ben Roethlisberger posted 3,740 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while rookie Najee Harris led the backfield with 1,200 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns.</p>



<p>Harris also added 74 receptions for 467 yards and three touchdowns. Diontae Johnson had a breakthrough season, accounting for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns on 107 receptions, while rookie TE Pat Freiermuth recorded 60 catches for 497 yards and seven scores.</p>



<p>On the other side of the ball, T.J. Watt tied the NFL record with 22.5 sacks. The Steelers were yielding 23.4 points per contest (20<sup>th</sup>) on 146.1 rushing yards (32<sup>nd</sup>) and 215.1 passing yards (9<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The Chiefs won nine of their last ten games          </h2>



<p>The Kansas City Chiefs (12-5; 8-9 ATS) have struggled a lot through the first two months of the 2021 NFL season. Since then, the Chiefs have gone 9-1 SU and 6-4 ATS to establish themselves as the top contender to win the AFC (+400) and make it to the Super Bowl for the third consecutive year.</p>



<p>It might sound strange, but the Chiefs lean on their defense that turned the corner in November after a terrible start of the season. Kansas City allows 21.4 points per game (8<sup>th</sup> in the NFL), and over their previous ten showings, the Chiefs have held their opponents below a 20-point mark on seven occasions.</p>



<p>On the other side of the ball, the Chiefs are scoring 28.2 points per game (4<sup>th</sup>) on 115.0 rushing yards (16<sup>th</sup>) and 281.8 passing yards (4<sup>th</sup>). Patrick Mahomes has 4,839 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions on his tally, while both Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce surpassed a 1,000-yard mark and scored nine receiving touchdowns each.</p>



<p>The Chiefs’ backfield leans on Darrel Williams and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who combined for 1,075 rushing yards and ten rushing touchdowns in 2021. Both Williams and Edwards-Helaire were limited in Thursday’s practice but should be ready to go Sunday against the Steelers.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



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



<ul><li>6-3 ATS in the last nine outings as double-digit underdogs&nbsp;</li><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games against the AFC</li></ul>



<p><strong>Kansas City:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games played in January</li><li>2-5 ATS in the last seven outings as double-digit underdogs&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-pittsburgh-steelers-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-pick">Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Pick</h2>



<p>Najee Harris is struggling with an elbow injury and didn’t practice last Thursday which is a massive headache for the Steelers, who desperately need their best player on the field in the wild-card round. The Chiefs’ run D is fragile, so the Steelers’ fans hope Najee will overcome pain and suit up Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.</p>



<p>If Pittsburgh’s defense shows up, the Steelers certainly stand a chance of covering this massive spread. They have to put pressure on Patrick Mahomes and pick up the pieces when it comes to rush defense. The Chiefs beat the Steelers by 26 points just a few weeks ago, and I don’t see another lopsided score in this playoff matchup. Also, it’s possibly the ultimate game of Ben Roethlisberger’s hall-of-fame career, so I’m expecting the Steelers to put on a fight.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Pittsburgh Steelers +13.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>I’ve mentioned how good Kansas City’s defense has been in the second half of the regular season. On the other side, the Steelers have underperformed despite all the talent they possess. If both teams put on a solid defensive display in this game, we shouldn’t see a high-scoring affair.</p>



<p>The Steelers know they cannot beat the Chiefs on the back of their offense. Still, Pittsburgh has to try to control the clock and run the pigskin as much as possible to keep the Chiefs’ offense on the sidelines. It’s a tough wager given the Chiefs’ offensive weapons, but I have to take the under.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 46.5 points at -110</strong></p>

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Odds, Pick, Prediction 1/16/22