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<p>Betting on today's Flames and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES 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 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Golden Knights to secure a 3-2 victory.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Flames Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Calgary fell to 17-11-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the combined score reached 6.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.</p><p>Calgary put 31 shots on goal but only netted two in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha scored his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames recorded 22 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before Mantha's goal at 15:27 in the second. Sharangovich tied the game 2-2 at 15:32 in the third period.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after giving up the first two goals in their last game against Edmonton. The first came just 20 seconds into the game, and the second at the 11:48 mark of the first period. After tying the game 2-2, Calgary allowed a power-play goal at 9:50 in the 3rd period, followed by an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Will Vegas Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved their record to 24-8-3. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their recent game, the Golden Knights took 35 shots on goal but only managed to score four times. Brett Howden netted his sixth goal of the season in overtime, while William Karlsson added his second goal of the year. Pavel Dorofeyev, with his seventh goal, and Noah Hanifin, who scored for the second time this season, rounded out the scoring.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his total to four and five for the season. Vegas had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game and allowed a late equalizer at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The Vegas defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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<p>On Sunday, December 29th, the Falcons and Commanders will face off at 8:20 ET on NBC. The Commanders are favored at -204 on the money line in this week 17 NFC matchup. The Falcons' money line odds are +171, and the Commanders are -4 point favorites on the point spread. The game is being played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, and the over/under line is set at 47 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA FALCONS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Falcons +4</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Falcons winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Falcons winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Falcons Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Atlanta’s 34-7 win over the Giants in week 16 put them back above .500 at 8-7 and extended their winning streak to two games. The Falcons are now 4-1 in the NFC South, giving them a slight edge over the Saints for first place. Our projections give them a 48.3% chance of winning the division and making the playoffs.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Atlanta ranks 21st in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of -1.5 points per game and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 5-10, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Falcons rank 15th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 19th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game. Atlanta is 9th in the league in total yards per game (360.9), with 236.5 passing yards per game (6th) on 32.4 attempts per game. On the ground, they average 124.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 12th in the NFL, on 28.9 attempts per game.</p> <p></p><p>In week 16, the Falcons scored 34 points in their win over the Giants, with 17 points in the 2nd quarter and 14 in the 3rd. Michael Penix Jr. threw for 202 yards (18/27), while Bijan Robinson rushed for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries. Darnell Mooney led the team with 5 catches for 82 yards.</p><p>Atlanta's defense was dominant in their 34-7 win over the Giants, allowing just 45 rushing yards on 13 attempts and forcing two interceptions. The Falcons held the Giants to 234 total yards and limited them to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up a late touchdown, Atlanta's defense held the Giants to just 189 passing yards and kept them out of the endzone for most of the game.</p><p></p><p>They also recorded three sacks and held the Giants to a 56.4% completion rate on their passes. Additionally, Atlanta won the quarterback hit differential with a +4, even though they lost the tackles for loss differential.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington heads into week 17 on a three-game winning streak, including a 36-33 win over the Eagles in week 16. The Commanders were 4-point underdogs but managed to pull off the victory, bringing their record to 10-5. They currently sit 2nd in the NFC East and 7th in the conference, with a 93.6% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections.</p> <p>Washington has an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game and is 9-5-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 10-5, with their games averaging 52 points compared to an average line of 46.1.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Commanders sit 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 28.8 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They are 5th in the league in total yards per game (373.5) and 16th in passing yards per game (220.9), despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 152.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 3rd, on 31.5 attempts per game. Washington has been strong on 3rd down, converting 45.5% of their attempts, and they rank 2nd in red zone attempts, although they are 28th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jayden Daniels threw for 258 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions, in a 36-33 win over the Eagles. He connected with Olamide Zaccheaus 5 times for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns, and added 81 rushing yards on 9 carries. Washington scored 22 points in the 4th quarter, converting 3 of 4 red zone attempts and 7 of 13 3rd downs.</p><p>In their 36-33 win over the Eagles, Washington's defense allowed just 127 passing yards on 15 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 211 yards on 39 attempts. Despite this, they held Philadelphia to an 18.8% third-down conversion rate and recorded four sacks. The Eagles averaged 5.4 yards per attempt on the ground.<p></p>Washington's defense also picked off one pass and limited the Eagles to a 53.6% completion percentage. On the defensive front, they won the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials in the game.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Ducks? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Ducks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Ducks.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+236)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 21-11-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p>

<p>Edmonton had four different players score in the game. The Oilers jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Flames tied it up before Edmonton added two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense struck early, with Leon Draisaitl scoring his 9th goal just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal at 11:48 in the first period. Zach Hyman added a power-play goal, his 3rd of the season, at 9:50 in the third. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal, with just three seconds left.</p> <p>The Oilers fired 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 8. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins added his 5th assist on Hyman’s power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to improve after giving up the tying goal at 15:32 in the 3rd period. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense had 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The first goal they allowed was a power-play goal from the Flames at 15:27 in the 2nd period.</p><h3>Can the Ducks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Anaheim fell to 13-17-4 after a 4-2 road loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short.</p> 

<p>The Ducks trailed 3-0 before finally getting on the board at 10:16 in the third period. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish each scored for Anaheim in the loss.</p><p>Anaheim's offense was limited to two goals in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added another, also his second, with just 4 seconds left in the game on a power play.</p> <p>The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but were hampered by 16 giveaways. Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season, while Troy Terry and Ryan Strome added their 5th and 4th assists, respectively.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another late in the second. They also allowed a crucial goal at 17:43 in the third period, just after the Ducks had made it 3-1. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense finished with 7 blocks and 6 takeaways.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

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<p>At 6:00 ET, the 17-15 Hawks will head to Toronto to take on the 7-24 Raptors. Atlanta is currently favored by 1.5 points and has won three straight games. This Eastern Conference matchup can be seen on TSN.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 237.5 points. The Hawks are 6th in the Eastern Conference, while the Raptors are 14th. Toronto has lost nine straight games and is 5th in the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 148-138 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Hawks improved to 17-15 this season with a 120-110 win over the Heat on Saturday. Atlanta, playing at home, was favored by a point and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 230, just over the 227.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter. Miami fought back in the 2nd, outscoring the Hawks 30-26. However, Atlanta regained control in the 3rd, winning the quarter 32-26, and entered the 4th with a 93-84 lead. They edged Miami 27-26 in the final quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Jalen Johnson's 28 points and 13 rebounds led the Hawks to a win over the Heat, with Johnson shooting 65% from the field. De'Andre Hunter added 26 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency, while Garrison Mathews also connected on 4 threes, contributing 18 points on 62.5% shooting.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks hit 15 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 51.2% overall. Johnson and Hunter each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Hunter also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>Defensively, the Hawks gave up 110 points but held the Heat to 26 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Atlanta allowed Miami to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>The Hawks limited the Heat to 13 made threes on 31% shooting. Atlanta also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and finished with 7 steals.</p><h3>Will Toronto Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-24 this season after a 155-126 loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Toronto, who entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 281, well over the pre-game line of 241.</p> <p>Toronto started the game by allowing 43 points in the 1st quarter, and while they matched Memphis with 35 points in the 2nd, they couldn’t keep up in the 2nd half. The Grizzlies outscored the Raptors 43-30 in the 3rd quarter, and Toronto couldn’t mount a comeback in the 4th, where they were outscored 34-26.</p><p>In their 155-126 loss to the Grizzlies, the Raptors shot 45.4% from the field and 32.6% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes overall. RJ Barrett led the way with 27 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the floor.</p> <p>Scottie Barnes contributed 26 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Chris Boucher added 15 points. Gradey Dick and Kelly Olynyk each chipped in 14 points, with Dick scoring 7 in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Grizzlies, giving up 155 points in a tough loss. They allowed 43 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, with Memphis shooting 53% from the field.</p> <p>Toronto also allowed 18 threes, with the Grizzlies hitting 40% from deep. The Raptors sent Memphis to the line 29 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>The Tommies and Highlanders are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders will host the game at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and UC Riverside is favored by -1.5 against St. Thomas (MN) in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will UC Riverside pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tommies Win in Riverside?</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) improved to 7-4 on the season with a 93-68 road win over Bowling Green on Saturday, December 21st. The Tommies entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 161 went over the pre-game line of 154.5.</p> <p>St. Thomas dominated the first half, leading 46-20 at the break. In the second half, they scored 47 points but allowed 48, indicating some defensive lapses after halftime.</p><p>St. Thomas put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.3%. They hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts and connected on 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 18-of-22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>Miles Barnstable led the way with 23 points, while Javontae Campbell and Drake Dobbs each added 18. Marcus Johnson and Kendall Blue contributed 16 points apiece, with Derrick Butler and Carter Bjerke also scoring 15. Bjerke grabbed 7 rebounds, and Dobbs dished out 5 assists.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) put on a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team shooting 43% on 16/37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. Thomas (MN) kept their opponent to just 6 made threes on 27% shooting. They also controlled the boards, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are UC Riverside Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Riverside dropped to 6-5 on the season after a 66-53 loss to UNLV on Saturday. The Highlanders, who were +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>Riverside trailed 31-29 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game ended at 119, well below the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>UC Riverside struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 28.8% from the field and 23.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 53 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit 8 of 11 free throws (72.7%).</p> <p>The Highlanders grabbed 23 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Barrington Hargress led the team with 17 points, while Dedan Thomas Jr. added 15 points and 5 assists. Jeremiah Cherry contributed 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Despite UC Riverside allowing 66 points on 44% shooting, their defense held strong from beyond the arc, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts (15%).</p> <p>UC Riverside sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 9 free throws (69%). The Highlanders also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Rams and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Fordham as the -7 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147 points.</p><h3>RHODE ISLAND RAMS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rhode Island Rams +7</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rams Make it Happen in Bronx?</h3><p>After losing their last game to George Mason by a score of 69-51, Rhode Island will be looking to snap their seven-game losing streak. On the road this season, the Rams have gone 2-10, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak away from home.</p>

<p>So far this season, Rhode Island has gone 5-14 as the underdog. They have been the underdog in 19 of their 30 games, compared to just nine games as the favorite.</p><p>Overall, Rhode Island has struggled against the spread this season, posting a mark of 10-17-1. As the underdog, the Rams have gone just 7-12 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 4-8 and they are 1-2 in their last three road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Rhode Island's over/under record for the season sits at 18-10 and today's line of 147 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (145). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 152 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Rhode Island offense concluded with only 51 points against George Mason. Throughout the game, they made 4/19 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 29.4%. Leading the team in scoring was David Green with 16 points. Luis Kortright also added 9 points for the Rams.</p><p>Coming into the game, Rhode Island will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 77.3 points per game (298th). In today's game, the Rhode Island defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 69 points.</p><h3>Do the Rams Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>After a two-game losing streak, Fordham will look to get back on track at home against Rhode Island. So far this season, the Rams have gone 7-12 at home and are currently on a two-game winning streak there. Their average scoring margin at home is -0.3 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Fordham has gone 12-18 this season, including a 6-11 record in Atlantic 10 play. They have been the underdog in 19 of their 30 games, going 7-12 in those contests. As the favorite, they are 5-6.</p><p>As the favorite, Fordham has gone just 4-7 vs. the spread this season and they are 6-13 ATS at home. Their ATS mark at home over their last 10 games is just 3-7 and they have gone 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Fordham games is 17-13. Today's over/under line of 147 is higher than the average OU line in their games (142.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and their OU record during that span is 1-2.</p><p>The Fordham offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 64 points versus Massachusetts. During the game, they attempted 28 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 35.4%. Kyle Rose is leading the team in scoring at 10.9 points per contest. Japhet Medor has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10 going into the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, Fordham is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.3 points per game. Fordham will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Massachusetts to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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