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We’re going to try and find some stuff to write about at BangTheBook.com during the shutdown for all of the major sports leagues. This weekend, that includes horse racing. The Road to the Kentucky Derby is in full swing. Of course, who knows what will happen when 100,000 people are slated to be at Churchill Downs for the first leg of the Triple Crown, but the horses, trainers, and jockeys will prepare as though everything will go as planned.

This week’s signature race in the Road to the Kentucky Derby circuit is the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, AR. This is a $1 million Grade 2 race at a distance of 1 1/16 miles. There are eight three-year-olds in the race and was the springboard back in 2015 for American Pharoah, who would go on to win the Arkansas Derby in mid-April and then the Triple Crown. Of course, as we know, American Pharoah also won the Breeders’ Cup Classic to cap off arguably the most impressive year for a three-year-old in the history of racing.

My focus here will be on the main event of the card on Saturday March 14, but keep in mind that there will be a ton of opportunities on the undercard with world-class jockeys and trainers all descending on Oaklawn. You’ll likely be able to get some top jockeys at good odds, but may also be able to find strong prices on the local guys that know each and every inch of the track.

To this point, we’ve had a lot of prep season races, but we’ve had six in the official First Leg of the Championship Series. Mr. Monomoy and Modernist won the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds in Division 1 and Division 2, respectively. Ete Indien won the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream. Last weekend, King Guillermo won the Tampa Bay Derby, Mischevious Alex won the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct, and Authentic won the San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita.

There are only two races left in the First Leg of the series, with this Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn, which has the biggest purse of the First Leg races, and next weekend’s Sunland Derby. That is the longest of the races at 1 1/8 miles at Sunland Park in New Mexico, but that is a Grade 3 race.

Let’s break down the eight horses in the main event at Oaklawn Park on March 14 for the Rebel Stakes (morning line odds as of March 11):
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<td width="43">Post</td>
<td width="166">Horse</td>
<td width="166">Trainer</td>
<td width="166">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
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<td width="43">1</td>
<td width="166">Nadal</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">J. Rosario</td>
<td width="48">9/5</td>
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<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">Excession</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">T. Baze</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">Basin</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">J. Castellano</td>
<td width="48">7/2</td>
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<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Silver Prospector</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">R. Santana Jr</td>
<td width="48">4/1</td>
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<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">No Parole</td>
<td width="166">T. Amoss</td>
<td width="166">J. Talamo</td>
<td width="48">6/1</td>
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<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">Three Technique</td>
<td width="166">J. Englehart</td>
<td width="166">L. Saez</td>
<td width="48">6/1</td>
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<td width="43">7</td>
<td width="166">Coach Bahe</td>
<td width="166">P. Bauer</td>
<td width="166">S. Sanjur</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">8</td>
<td width="166">American Theorem</td>
<td width="166">G. Papaprodromou</td>
<td width="166">T. Pereira</td>
<td width="48">10/1</td>
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<strong>1. Nadal (9/5) – </strong>Nadal is the race favorite at 9/5 with the superstar team of Bob Baffert and Joel Rosario. The three-year-old colt won the San Vincente Stakes at Santa Anita back in February, which was a seven-furlong Grade 2 race. Being a pacesetter, Nadal draws a good spot on the rail to get out in front and lead the pack. This will be the first race outside of Santa Anita, so that is something to keep in mind, but this is a world-class team and the favorite for a reason.

<strong>2. Excession (20/1) – </strong>Excession has the pedigree as the son of Union Rags, but that’s really about it. Disappointing finishes in the Lecomte Stakes and Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds have really lowered the ceiling of this horse. A win at Churchill Downs in a 1 1/16 mile race in November may have elevated the perception of this colt just a little bit too high. In all likelihood, it doesn’t belong in a race like this. Credit to Steve Asmussen for continuing to run it out there, but the speed figures just aren’t there.

<strong>3. Basin (7/2) – </strong>The second of three Asmussen horses in the field that all just happened to draw post positions next to one another is Basin. This is a horse that has not run in a race since September after winning the Hopeful Stakes Grade 1 race at Saratoga. That race was with Jose Ortiz in the irons instead of Javier Castellano. While this horse is a contender and could very well be a winner, this feels like a good race to shake off the rust before trying to make a push back at one of the April races like the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct or the Arkansas Derby back here at Oaklawn. Basin was the second favorite in the Hopeful and just outlasted the rest of the field on something of a sloppy track.

On a longer track, this is a horse that can make the distance. Most of these horses have maxed out as seven furlongs. Basin has, too, but the endurance shown at the end of the Hopeful, including a drift to the outside on the frontstretch, leads me to believe Basin can hit the board with relative ease.

<strong>4. Silver Prospector (4/1) – </strong>The last of the Asmussen colts is Silver Prospector. This is a horse that has shown good speed figures and has run some longer races, with two one-milers and two 1 1/16s under his belt. A win right here last month in the Southwest Stakes was a good bounce back to a fourth in the Smarty Jones to begin 2020.

This is a horse that won the Kentucky Jockey Club Grade 2 race over third-place finisher Tiz the Law, which won The Holy Bull and the Champagne Stakes. The Smarty Jones was run in the mud and muck. This week at Oaklawn also looks to be muddy. That could lead to value down the line, but it seems like an unfortunate circumstance this week.

<strong>5. No Parole (6/1) – </strong>Three starts, three wins for No Parole, trained by Thomas Amoss. Joe Talamo is one of the younger jockeys out there, but he’s very experienced at Oaklawn Park, so this could be something of a sleeper to hit the board. No Parole has wins at Fair Grounds and Delta Downs and may have to rely on Talamo to find the right spot in Arkansas. This, however, is a big step up in class and also an increase in distance for this horse. Talamo was not the rider for the Premier Night Prince at Delta Downs.

There will be a lot of dismissals of this horse for three wins as a big favorite with a lack of competition. This is a test, but this is a horse that could be sneaky to hit the board. If Talamo doesn’t use up all of his burst early in the race and can manage to scale back a frontrunner to leave something in the tank, it could get interesting.

<strong>6. Three Technique (6/1) – </strong>Astute readers will pick up on the football reference with Three Technique, who is actually owned by Bill Parcells. The team of Jeremiah Englehart and Luis Saez will try to hit the board for the sixth time in six races. It was nice to see Three Technique run well in the Smarty Jones in the slop because it was the first time that the horse was really tested. Of course, Three Technique finished second to Basin in an undercard race at Saratoga back in July.

Three Technique got a run in at Oaklawn in that Smarty Jones and a run in the mud and muck at Oaklawn, which is likely to come again this week with rain in the forecast throughout. He’s got a good chance to hit the board. Can he best Basin, Silver Prospector, or Nadal? That remains to be seen.

<strong>7. Coach Bahe (20/1) – </strong>We can probably throw Coach Bahe out this week. This is a three-year-old that hasn’t really run in any race of consequence for trainer Philip Bauer. This is primarily a turf horse trying to make a transition to dirt as a late arrival into the field. This one should be a non-factor.

<strong>8. American Theorem (10/1) – </strong>This is the wild card of the field. This is the offspring of American Pharoah for Kretz Racing and trainer George Papaprodromou. Running in the American Pharoah Stakes, Theorem finished second to Eight Rings, who was sixth a few weeks later in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Third place in the American Pharoah Stakes went to Storm The Court, who won at Santa Anita for the Juvenile and could be a name we hear in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby.

We haven’t seen American Theorem since that day at Santa Anita, so we don’t really know what to expect. Tiago Pereira was in the irons for that race and will be again here. Finishing second to Eight Rings and John Velazquez isn’t anything to scoff at. It was a steady, strong run for American Theorem who moved a little bit too quick on the third turn and didn’t have enough left for the stretch run. Eight Rings just put it away at the end.

In other words, Pereira hit the gas too early. That race was the same length as this one. Did he learn from that mistake? That was also a clean track. What happened on a soggy track this week? There are some major questions to answer, but this is a horse that looks like a wild card.

<strong>Picks</strong>

This is a strong field this week and there are some tough choices to make. I’m actually going to skirt the favorite this week in Nadal, who seems like a pacesetter, but there will be additional pressure with a good field and a wet track.

Basin will be my pick here. This colt is untested at this length, but the effortless speed at the end of the seven-furlong Hopeful makes me, ahem, hopeful for a good finish here. That was also a bit of a soggy track and he conquered it with ease at the end.

I also like Silver Prospector and Three Technique to hit the board. I may throw American Theorem into a box trifecta or two because that horse is a wild card that could hit the board and be a surprise finisher, despite the lack of star power with the jockey and trainer.

<strong>Win: 3</strong>

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<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>

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<p>The Tigers and Lobos are set to face off at 8:00 ET on MWN. The Lobos will host the game at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and New Mexico is favored by -23.5 vs. Texas Southern.</p><h3>TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Southern Tigers +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Texas Southern at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Tigers Secure a Win at Albuquerque?</h3><h3>Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Tigers dropped to 0-4 on the season after a 97-82 loss to Samford on Sunday. Texas Southern entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 51-32 at halftime, the Tigers put up a fight in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points finished at 179, surpassing the O/U line of 160.</p><p>Texas Southern put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a strong 55.6% shooting on two-pointers (25/45). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 16 attempts for 18.8%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Tigers were impressive, connecting on 23 of 26 attempts for 88.5%. They also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Duane Posey and Rylan Jones both shot 6 of 7 from the field, with Jones hitting 6 threes and adding 8 assists in just 19 minutes.</p><p>Despite Texas Southern's defensive efforts, they gave up 97 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Tigers allowed 34 made field goals on 72 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas Southern's defense struggled, as the other team hit 20 threes on 44 attempts, shooting 45%. They also sent the opposing team to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Lobos Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>New Mexico Lobos Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Lobos improved to 3-0 on the season with an 80-58 win over Grambling State on Thursday. Playing at home, New Mexico was a heavy favorite at -24.5 but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading just 30-26 at halftime, the Lobos pulled away by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 152.</p><p>New Mexico put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Dent led the way with 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 53.8% overall and 100% from deep. The Lobos dished out 23 assists as a team, with 10 offensive rebounds, and shot 65.4% from the free-throw line.</p><p>New Mexico's defense held their opponent to 58 points, even though they allowed a 46% shooting performance on 28 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 50%, making 21 of 42 two-point tries.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent hit 7 of 18, good for 38%. At the free-throw line, they went 17 of 26, shooting 65%. New Mexico also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Texas Southern Tigers vs New Mexico Lobos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Golden Knights to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Golden Knights on the moneyline (-109)</li><li>The Golden Knights are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Penguins Make it Happen in Las Vegas?</h3><p><p>As the 12th ranked team in the Eastern Conference, the Penguins enter the game with an overall record of 21-15-6. In the Metropolitan Division, they sit in 7th place, going 6-7 against divisional opponents. Over their last ten games, Pittsburgh has gone 6-4, but they have lost two of their last three games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Penguins have gone 10-7-4, and they have been favored in 27 of their 42 games. When they are the favorite, Pittsburgh has gone 13-10-4, and they are 2-3 in their last five games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Penguins' puck line record is 11-10, and their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the team's puck line record is 5-5.</p>

<p>So far this season, Pittsburgh has won 21 games by multiple goals. In their last three games, the Penguins' puck line record is 2-1, and their puck line record as the favorite is 11-16.</p> <p>On average, Pittsburgh's games have finished with 5.8 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.4. In total, the Penguins come in with an over/under record of 16-23-3.</p><p>Pittsburgh has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>On offense, the Penguins are averaging 3 goals per game which is 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 10th in the league. The Penguins went 14-9 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 6-6.</p><p>The leading scorer for Pittsburgh's offense is Sidney Crosby. Coming into the game he has 26 goals, ranking 8th in the NHL. Crosby also comes into the game with 20 assists.</p><p>The Golden Knights defense is currently 9th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Vegas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 14th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vegas, goalie Tristan Jarry has started 28 games in this season. His current record is 12-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.835%.</p><h3>Will the Golden Knights Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Golden Knights have been dominant, going 17-5-2, and they have won two straight games at home. In the Western Conference, Vegas is in 5th place and 2nd in the Pacific Division. So far, they have gone 26-14-5 overall, 18-11 against the conference, and 9-7 in divisional games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Vegas has gone 8-5-1 this season, and they have won two straight games as the underdog. Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights are 5-5, and they have gone 3-2 over their last five games.</p></p><p>At home, the Golden Knights have gone 13-11 vs. the puck line this season and have a puck line record of 22-23 overall. So far, they have gone 16-13 vs. the puck line in games where they win by more than one goal.</p>

<p>When playing at home, Vegas has an average scoring margin of +1.2 goals per game, and their puck line record in their last 10 home games is 6-4. Overall, the team has gone 10-4 vs. the puck line as the underdog, and their average scoring margin when in that role is +0.7 goals per game.</p> <p>For the season, Vegas' games have finished with an average of 5.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Golden Knights have an over/under record of 20-25-0.</p><p>In their last three road games, Pittsburgh has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Golden Knights are scoring an 3.1 goals per game this season, ranking 15th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 6th in the league. Vegas' offense is currently ranked 10th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 9th in the league.</p><p>Vegas' leading scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far, he has 19 goals which is 32nd in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 13 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Golden Knights head into the game ranked 9th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.2 shots per game against Vegas. So far, they are 14th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Pittsburgh, goalie Logan Thompson has started 26 games in this season. His current record is 15-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.845%.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Bobcats. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse  in Bozeman, MT. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151 points, and Montana State is favored by -6.5 vs. Southern Miss.</p><h3>SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS MONTANA STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana State Bobcats -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse  at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Montana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Southern Miss Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Miss fell to South Dakota State 101-76 on Wednesday, November 20th. The Golden Eagles were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 154.</p> 

<p>Southern Miss was down 55-32 at halftime and couldn’t make a comeback in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Southern Miss put up 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 34.7% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 7 of 35 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they struggled at the free-throw line as well, converting 58.6% of their shots.</p> <p>Jaden Jackson led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Oscar Cluff was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and finishing with 16 points and 9 rebounds in just 16 minutes of action.</p><p>Southern Miss struggled defensively, giving up 101 points on 61% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles allowed 36 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Southern Miss gave up 28/38 shooting (73%), while opponents hit 8/21 threes (38%). They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they made 21 free throws (72%).</p><h3>Will the Bobcats Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Montana State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bobcats came up short in a 72-69 loss to Northwestern on Tuesday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, they kept it close and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Montana State led 39-34 at halftime but were outscored 38-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 141 went over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Montana State's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and hitting 40.9% from three-point range (9/22). Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they connected on 83.3% of their free throws (10/12).</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer contributed 20 points and 10 boards, adding 4 assists. Jabe Mullins also chipped in 17 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Montana State’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 25 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bobcats held the other team to 25% shooting, as they made just 4 of 16 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, the opponents hit 10 of 16, shooting 62%. Montana State also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Montana State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Some regression to the mean has hit the spotlight picks this week in college basketball. It’s been ugly. You’ll have some variance when cherry picking one game a day, even if it’s one of your favorites, so we’ll just have to keep pushing forward.

Coastal Carolina only shot 32.8% from the field last night, despite pulling down 21 offensive rebounds. It is a lot harder to win basketball bets when that happens. Hopefully we get better fortunes on the side or total that we back in tonight’s action.

It is a huge basketball betting board today and the worst day for oddsmakers and risk managers of the season. Prop action is coming in fast and furious and there are well over 100 college basketball games taking money. It is a great day to try to find some value on the amateur hardwood.

Our focus will be on the game between Oral Roberts and North Dakota State. North Dakota State won by seven yesterday and they will look for the sweep on Saturday in this Summit League back-to-back. Odds options were limited with late postings and no overnight lines, but NDSU was -4 with a total of 139.5 at time of writing at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>.
<h3><strong><u>Oral Roberts Golden Eagles</u></strong></h3>
Oral Roberts jumped out to a 6-1 start in conference play before losing the second game of a back-to-back to UMKC by an 81-76 score. You have to give the Golden Eagles credit, as they endured a very challenging non-conference schedule and had competitive losses against Wichita State, Oklahoma State, and to some degree Oklahoma and Arkansas before moving into Summit League action.

Once they got there and played more comparable competition, the wins came. However, they came against some of the weaker teams in this league. The Golden Eagles took a ton of threes early in the season. For the overall campaign, ORU is 26th in 3P Rate at 45.1%, so they’ve taken a lot of threes this year. Ironically, their Assist Rate is just 42.1%, which ranks 333rd in the nation.

It is extremely rare and unexpected to see such a low assist rate with a team that takes a lot of jump shots. Usually teams have to pass the ball around the perimeter to find open looks and guys will rack up assists as a result. Max Abmas is really the only player getting it done in the assist department, averaging 3.6 assists per game.

The Golden Eagles are 27th in the nation at 38.1% from 3. They’re also 14th in the country at the free throw line at 78.6%, as their top-three free throw shooters are hitting 87.7%, 87%, and 90.9% from the stripe. In other words, Oral Roberts is a pretty trustworthy team with a lead late.

On the other hand, the Golden Eagles rank 308th in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency. They are also 310th in ORB% against. This is a team that ranks outside the top 200 defending both the two and the three. In other words, they need to outscore teams to win.
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<h3><strong><u>North Dakota</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Bison</u></strong></h3>
Defense is largely optional in the Summit League, but it is far from a coincidence that the teams that often fare well in this conference are the best defensive teams. One of them is North Dakota State. The Bison don’t force turnovers, but they are a top-100 squad in eFG% against and third in the nation in ORB%. They also play good defense without fouling, as their free throw rate against ranks eighth in the country.

North Dakota State won last night’s game by seven, even though ORU went 11-of-30 from three-point land. Oral Roberts also had just two free throw attempts. North Dakota State was able to take away a big component of ORU’s offense by not letting them get to the free throw line. It was a rather interesting game with a couple of outliers that I wouldn’t expect to carry over to tonight’s game.

NDSU is not a great offensive team, which is a bit concerning given the conference. The Bison did play a very good non-conference slate with Nevada, Nebraska, Creighton, Kansas, and TCU. In conference play, the offensive play has been a good bit better, though not earth-shattering. The Bison do lead the conference in 2P% at 53.1% and are also one of the few teams capable of pulling down some measure of offensive rebounds.

NDSU enters this game second in the conference in 3P% and 2P% defense at 32.1% and 44.1%, respectively. Their defensive numbers were negatively impacted by that non-conference schedule, but they’ve figured things out in conference action. That has been a major contributing factor to the 9-2 start.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Oral Roberts outscored North Dakota State by 18 points at the three-point line last night and still lost by seven points. The Golden Eagles are a regression candidate overall right now, especially when you consider that they play North Dakota State, South Dakota State, and then South Dakota to round out Summit League regular season play.

Those are the three best defensive teams in this conference. Oral Roberts has been able to pad some numbers against some subpar defensive teams. North Dakota State really dictated the tempo in the first game as well, which forces Oral Roberts to be efficient on those three-point shots and also to lock down defensively because it won’t be a shootout. As I said above, ORU needs to outscore teams to win. That means a faster-paced game. NDSU doesn’t play those.

I’d expect this line to go up a little bit and likely even be posted at 4.5 at some places. I like it all the way up to 6. This is a matchup I isolated early in the week and knew I was going to play at any reasonable number.
<h4><strong>Pick: North Dakota State -4</strong></h4>
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Oral Roberts at North Dakota State College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 2/6/21

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Maple Leafs as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Devils winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Devils on the moneyline (+161)</li><li>The Devils are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will New Jersey Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Devils have gone 37-37-5, putting them in 7th place in the Metropolitan Division and 12th in the Eastern Conference with 79 points. On the road, New Jersey has gone 20-17-2.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Devils have gone 4-6, and they've gone 1-4 over their last five games. As the underdog, New Jersey has gone 9-16-3.</p></p><p>For the season, the Devils have been the underdog in 28 games and have a puck line record of 29-50. Their average scoring differential for the season is -.2 goals per game, and they have 23 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>So far, New Jersey has gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games and 4-6 in their last ten road games. Overall, the team's puck line record this year is 20-19 on the road and 15-36 as the underdog.</p> <p>Games involving New Jersey have an average of 6.7 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.5. In terms of their over/under performance, the Devils come in with a record of 45-33-1.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, New Jersey has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Devils are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. This year, the Devils have recorded a 23-17 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 12-19 record.</p><p>New Jersey will be looking for a good game from Nico Hischier who leads the team in scoring with 27 goals, ranking 52nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hischier has 38 assists this season.</p><p>The Maple Leafs defense is currently 19th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Toronto. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 12th with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Jake Allen has started 31 games this season. His current record stands at 11-17, and his save percentage is 0.708%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Maple Leafs?</h3><p><p>At 101 points, the Maple Leafs are in 5th place in the Eastern Conference and 3rd place in the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, they have gone 7-3, and they have won three straight games. At home this season, Toronto is 22-14-3, and they have been favored in 63 of their 78 games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 46-23-9 overall, 22-24 against Eastern Conference opponents, and 11-12 against Atlantic Division teams. When favored, Toronto has gone 39-17-7.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have gone just 14-25 against the puck line, and they have dropped two straight games vs. the puck line at home. So far, Toronto has been the favorite in 63 of its games, and its puck line record as the favorite is just 21-42.</p>

<p>Overall, the Maple Leafs have 27 wins by multiple goals and 19 wins by just one goal. In their last 10 games at home, the Maple Leafs have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Toronto have an average of 6.8 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.5. In terms of their over/under performance, the Maple Leafs come in with a record of 41-35-2.</p><p>Across the Devils last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>The Maple Leafs come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 3rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 6th in the league. Toronto's offense comes into the game ranked 11th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Toronto's offense is Auston Matthews. Coming into the game he has 66 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 38 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Maple Leafs head into the game ranked 19th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Toronto. So far, they are 12th in shutouts, achieving 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Samsonov gets the start and has made 38 starts this season. His record at this point is 23-6, and his save percentage is 0.699%.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/24

<p>The Eagles are favored on the road as they take on the Rams at 8:20 ET on Sunday, November 24th. The game will be televised on NBC, with the Rams' money line sitting at +125. The Eagles' money line is -151, and their point spread is -2.5 points. The over/under line is at 50.5 points.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS LOS ANGELES RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Rams +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rams winning this one by a score of 24 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Rams winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Eagles Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With six straight wins, the Eagles now sit at 8-2, putting them atop the NFC East and 2nd in the conference. Their streak includes a 28-point win over the Cowboys in week 10 and a 26-18 victory over the Commanders in week 11. Philly covered the 4.5-point spread against Washington, and the 44 points in that game fell short of the 49-point O/U line.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, the Eagles rank 6th in our power rankings and have an 84.9% chance of winning the division and a 99.2% chance of making the playoffs. They are 6-4 ATS this season, with a +8 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 4-6, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Philadelphia’s offense has been leaning heavily on the run game, leading the NFL in both rushing attempts (36.4) and rushing yards per game (181.3). Saquon Barkley has been a big part of that, with 146 yards and 2 touchdowns on 26 carries in week 11. Jalen Hurts threw for 221 yards in week 11, completing 18 of 28 passes without a touchdown or interception, after posting a 115 passer rating in week 10 and 132 in week 9.</p> <p>Despite ranking 6th in red zone attempts, the Eagles are 23rd in red zone conversion percentage, scoring on just 15.8% of their trips. They also rank 28th in first-quarter scoring, averaging only 1.4 points. However, they finished strong in week 11, scoring 20 points in the 4th quarter against Washington.</p><p>In their 26-18 win over the Commanders, the Eagles' defense allowed just 93 rushing yards on 28 attempts. They also limited Washington to 171 passing yards and a 68.8% completion rate. The Eagles defended well on third downs, allowing only a 25% conversion rate, and came away with one interception. They also gave up just one passing touchdown.<p></p>Philadelphia's defense recorded three sacks and won the tackles for loss battle with a +5 differential. Overall, they held Washington to 264 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Will The Rams Win At Home Over The Eagles?</h3><p>With their win over the Patriots in week 11, the Rams now sit at 5-5 on the season. After losing to the Dolphins in week 10, Los Angeles bounced back with a 28-22 victory over New England, covering the 4-point spread. The combined 50 points in this game went over the 42.5-point line. Before this, the Rams had won two straight, including a 30-20 win over the Vikings in week 8 and a 20-15 victory over the Raiders in week 7.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, the Rams rank 16th in our NFL power rankings and have a 14.8% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2nd in the NFC West with a 2-1 division record. Against the spread, Los Angeles is 4-6, with an average scoring margin of -2.6 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Rams rank 15th in our offensive power rankings. They are 20th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21.3 points per game, and 17th in total yards with 336 per game. They have relied heavily on the passing game, ranking 7th in passing attempts and averaging 240.6 passing yards per game. On the ground, they rank 23rd in rushing attempts and 26th in rushing yards, with 95.4 per game. Their 3rd-down conversion rate of 33.9% ranks 25th in the league.</p> <p>Matthew Stafford is coming off a strong performance in week 11, throwing for 295 yards and 4 touchdowns with no interceptions against the Patriots. Puka Nacua led the team with 7 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown, while Kyren Williams rushed for 86 yards on 15 carries. The Rams scored 28 points in week 11, with 14 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but were held scoreless in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 28-22 win over the Patriots, the Rams' defense allowed 382 total yards, but they still came out on top. New England had a 75% completion rate, but the Rams picked off one pass and held the Patriots to a 42.9% conversion rate on third down. Los Angeles gave up 125 rushing yards on 30 attempts and 257 passing yards, with two passing touchdowns allowed.<p></p>The Rams' defense also came away with three sacks and had more tackles for loss than the Patriots. Despite giving up some big plays, they did enough to help the team secure the win.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Wolves versus the Warhawks? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA. Arkansas State is favored by -6 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Louisiana-Monroe. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Warhawks.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Red Wolves Make it Happen in Monroe?</h3><p>Arkansas State enters this game with an 8-12 overall record, including a 5-4 mark in Sun Belt Conference play. The Red Wolves are 4-10 on the road this season, compared to a 5-2 record at home. So far, they have been favored in 11 of their 20 games, going 7-4 in those matchups.</p>

<p>In their last game, Arkansas State fell to Louisiana-Lafayette by a score of 81-75. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Red Wolves have gone just 3-7. On the season, their average scoring margin on the road is -4.9 points per game.</p><p>Arkansas State has an overall ATS record of 11-9-1 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-6-1. As the favorite, the Red Wolves are 6-5 vs. the spread this year. In their last three road games, Arkansas State is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Arkansas State's over/under record for the season is 10-11 and today's over/under line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (153.6). Over their last three games, their games have finished with an average of 147 points compared to their season average of 156.4 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Arkansas State offense put up 75 points against Louisiana-Lafayette. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 39.4% and made 6 threes. Offensively, the Red Wolves hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 284th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 205th in terms of percentage and 17th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Red Wolves' defense is positioned 292nd in the country, permitting 78.6 points per game. Against Louisiana-Lafayette in their most recent game, the Arkansas State defense gave up a total of 81 points while allowing Louisiana-Lafayette to hit 48% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Louisiana-Monroe Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Despite a 6-12 record, Louisiana-Monroe has won two straight games and is 3-10 as an underdog. The Warhawks are 2-5 at home this season and have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Most recently, Louisiana-Monroe beat South Alabama by a score of 80-66. So far this season, the Warhawks have an average scoring margin of -5.3 points per game at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Louisiana-Monroe has an ATS record of 7-6 and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 games as the underdog. However, their ATS mark at home this year is just 1-6 and they are 1-7 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games. Overall, the Warhawks have an ATS record of 7-9 this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 is higher than the average over/under line in Louisiana-Monroe's games this year (139.4 points). So far, 13 of their 18 games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 152 points compared to their season average of 137.1 points per game.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe's offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against South Alabama. They achieved a 46.3% field goal percentage and went 13/21 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Tyreke Locure, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 10.7, while Jalen Bolden also maintains a PPG average of 8.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Louisiana-Monroe defense is giving up an average of 72.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. South Alabama, the Jaguars finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 66 points vs. Louisiana-Monroe.</p>

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/24

<p>The Browns and Steelers will face off on Thursday, November 21st at 8:15 ET. This week 12 AFC North matchup is being played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland and is being televised by AMZN. The Browns are the underdog at +163 on the money line, while the Steelers are favored at -193. Pittsburgh is favored by -3.5 on the road, and the over/under line is set at 36.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS CLEVELAND BROWNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Huntington Bank Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 22 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 36.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With their win over the Ravens in week 11, the Steelers extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 8-2, putting them atop the AFC North. Pittsburgh has a +7.1 scoring margin this season and is 8-2 against the spread, including a 4-0 record as underdogs. They covered the spread against Baltimore, winning 18-16 as 3.5-point underdogs.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, the Steelers have a 66.6% chance of winning the division and a 97.3% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 10th in our NFL power rankings. Their O/U record stands at 5-5, with their games averaging 39.5 points compared to an average line of 40.8.</p><p>Russell Wilson's passer rating has dropped in each of the last three games, going from 114 in week 9 to 93 in week 10, and then to 67 in week 11 against the Ravens, where he threw for 205 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. George Pickens led the team with 8 catches for 89 yards in week 11, while Najee Harris rushed for 63 yards on 18 carries. Pittsburgh struggled on 3rd down, converting just 4 of 16 attempts, and failed to score on any of their 4 red zone trips.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, the Steelers rank 17th in our offensive power rankings. They are 14th in the NFL in points per game (23.3) and 19th in yards per game (324). Pittsburgh leans heavily on the run, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and 8th in rushing yards per game, while ranking 25th in passing attempts and 26th in passing yards per game.</p><p>In their 18-16 win over the Ravens, the Steelers' defense allowed just 16 completions for 205 yards through the air. Baltimore finished with a completion percentage of 48.5%. Pittsburgh's run defense gave up 124 yards on just 19 attempts, with the Ravens averaging 6.5 yards per attempt.<p></p>The Steelers picked off one pass, held the Ravens to a 36.4% conversion rate on third down, and recorded two sacks. However, they did lose the tackles for loss battle, with a differential of -4.</p><h3>Are The Browns Going Win In At Upset At Huntington Bank Field</h3><p>With a 2-8 record, the Browns currently rank 21st in our NFL power rankings and have just a 0.7% chance of making the playoffs. Cleveland has lost two straight games, including a 35-14 defeat to the Saints in week 11. The Browns were 1-point favorites in that matchup but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 1-4 at home and 1-4 on the road.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Browns are 3-7 this season, with an average scoring margin of -8.6 points per game. They are 0-4 ATS as favorites and 3-3 as underdogs. Their O/U record stands at 4-6, with their games averaging 41 points compared to an average line of 41.6.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings, averaging 16.2 points per game, which is 29th in the NFL. They’ve struggled on third down, converting just 28.2% of the time, and rank 27th in yards per game with 291.3. Despite being 19th in passing yards per game (202.8), Cleveland ranks 2nd in pass attempts, averaging 38.6 per game. On the ground, they are 29th in rushing, with 88.5 yards per game.</p> <p>Jameis Winston threw for 395 yards (30/46) and 2 touchdowns in week 11, with Jerry Jeudy catching 6 passes for 142 yards. Nick Chubb had 50 yards on 11 carries. Before Jeudy’s performance, Cedric Tillman led the team in receiving in weeks 9 and 10. Cleveland scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter against the Saints but was shut out in the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>In their 35-14 loss to the Saints, the Browns allowed 214 rushing yards on just 28 attempts, giving up a whopping 7.6 yards per attempt. The Browns' defense struggled to stop the run and allowed New Orleans to finish with 473 total yards. In the passing game, the Browns gave up 259 yards, with the Saints averaging 8.9 yards per attempt. Cleveland allowed two passing touchdowns and only managed one sack in the game. Opposing quarterbacks completed 75.9% of their passes against the Browns, and the Saints converted on 50% of their third down attempts.</p>

<p>The Raiders and Steelers will face off at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 13th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Raiders are the home team for this week six AFC matchup. The Raiders are the underdog with a point spread of +3 and their money line odds are +132. The Steelers are favored with money line odds of -157 and the over/under line is 36.5 points. CBS is covering this one.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3</p><p>This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 24 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 36.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After a 3-0 start, the Steelers have dropped two straight, including a 20-17 home loss to the Cowboys in week 5. Pittsburgh was favored by 2.5 points but couldn’t get the win, bringing their record to 3-2. They are 2-1 on the road and 1-1 at home. Despite the loss, the Steelers are 5th in the AFC and 2nd in the AFC North. Our projections give them a 61.0% chance of making the playoffs and a 21.3% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Heading into week 6, Pittsburgh ranks 16th in our NFL power rankings. They have a +3.8 scoring margin and are 3-2 against the spread. They’ve failed to cover in two straight games, including week 5 vs Dallas. Their O/U record is 1-4, with an average of 33 points scored in their games.</p><p>Justin Fields threw for 131 yards (15/27) and 2 touchdowns in week 5, after his 312-yard performance in week 4. He had a passer rating of 93 and avoided interceptions, but was sacked 3 times. Najee Harris led the rushing attack with 42 yards on 14 carries, and also topped the receiving chart with 35 yards on 2 catches.</p> <p>Heading into week 6, the Steelers rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 24th in the NFL in points per game (18.4) and 21st in yards per game (299.4). Pittsburgh ranks 13th in 3rd-down conversions and 11th in red zone efficiency, converting 57.1% of their trips.</p><p>In their 20-17 loss to the Cowboys, the Steelers' defense gave up 336 passing yards and allowed Dallas to convert on 60% of their third down attempts. Despite this, the Steelers did manage to intercept two passes. The Cowboys had 445 total yards, with Pittsburgh's defense forcing them to throw 31 times and limiting them to 109 rushing yards.<p></p>Dallas found success through the air, averaging 8 yards per pass attempt and completing 69% of their passes. Pittsburgh's defense did manage to come away with two interceptions, but they struggled to get off the field on third down.</p><h3>Will The Raiders Win At Home Over The Steelers?</h3><p>Heading into week 6, the Raiders have a 2-3 record, putting them 4th in the AFC West. Las Vegas has a -7 scoring margin and ranks 26th in our NFL power rankings. They have a 16.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 0.8% chance of winning the division. Against the spread, the Raiders are 2-3, with both of their wins coming as underdogs.</p> <p>After beating the Browns in week 4, the Raiders couldn’t keep the momentum going, losing 34-18 to the Broncos in week 5. Las Vegas was a 3-point underdog in that game and couldn’t cover the spread. The O/U line was 36.5 points, and the teams combined for 52.</p><p>Heading into week 6, the Raiders rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in points per game, averaging 19.2, and 22nd in yards per game with 297. Las Vegas is 15th in passing yards per game (213) and 9th in passing attempts, with 34.4 per game. On the ground, they rank 30th in rushing yards per game (84) and 26th in rushing attempts. The Raiders are converting 35.9% of their third downs, which ranks 19th in the league, and they are 10th in red zone conversion percentage, scoring touchdowns on 58.3% of their trips.</p> <p>In week 5, Gardner Minshew II threw for 137 yards, completing 12 of 17 passes, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Brock Bowers led the team with 8 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown, while Ameer Abdullah rushed for 42 yards on 5 carries. The Raiders scored 10 points in the first quarter and 8 in the fourth, but were held scoreless in the second and third quarters. They converted 7 of 15 third downs and scored on 1 of 2 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 34-18 loss to the Broncos, the Raiders' defense allowed 180 passing yards on 19 completions. They struggled to defend the pass, giving up two touchdowns and allowing a 70.4% completion rate to Denver. Despite this, they did a good job on third downs, allowing just a 25% conversion rate. The Raiders' defense also recorded three sacks in the game.<p></p>On the ground, the Raiders gave up 109 rushing yards to the Broncos on 28 attempts, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt. Overall, the Raiders' defense held the Broncos to 289 total yards in the game.</p>

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