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<p>Planning on watching today's Blues and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>With the Hurricanes being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does St. Louis Have A Chance at Lenovo Center?</h3><p>The Blues moved closer to .500 with a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, bringing their record to 8-9-1. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Colton Parayko scored twice, including his 5th goal of the season on a 4-2 win over Toronto. He also added an assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s 4th goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left. Jordan Kyrou netted his 3rd goal of the season, which was unassisted.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues struck three times in the second. They took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Ryan Suter picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 3.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal just 5:25 into the game and another late in the third period, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a crucial stretch, from 14:35 in the first to 13:52 in the third. Jordan Binnington recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Does Carolina Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 12-4-0 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.</p> 

<p>The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals to secure the win, including an empty-netter in the final seconds.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for the Hurricanes in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, scoring twice on three shots. Orlov's second goal came in the second period, after Martin Necas netted his sixth of the season. Necas also added two assists, bringing his total to 12 for the year.</p> <p>Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal of the season on an empty net with just nine seconds left in the game. The Hurricanes took 45 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they shut down the Capitals for the rest of the game, leading to a 4-2 victory. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Capitals 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 NHLN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Golden Knights as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS 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, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>The Golden Knights enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Capitals Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Washington fell to 11-4-1 with a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals gave up the first goal but responded with two of their own in the first period. However, they allowed three unanswered goals, including one with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score reached that number, resulting in a push. Washington was the underdog on the puck line, and their defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Ovechkin's goal came at 19:16 in the first period, with John Carlson earning his 7th assist and Dylan Strome his 13th. Duhaime scored shortly after, at 19:49 in the first period. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist on Duhaime's goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up 4 goals to the Hurricanes. Despite 41 saves and a 93.2% save percentage from Charlie Lindgren, Washington's defense struggled after taking a 2-1 lead, allowing three unanswered goals, including two in the 2nd period and one more in the 3rd. The Capitals' defense finished with 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 win over Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 11-4-2 this season. Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying for the victory, with Brett Howden scoring the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p> 

<p>Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.</p><p>Vegas took 35 shots on goal in their latest game, but only found the net four times. Brett Howden's 6th goal of the season came in overtime, while William Karlsson scored his 2nd goal of the year in the 3rd period. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, marking his 7th goal of the season. Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal and later picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.</p> <p>Despite 13 giveaways, the Golden Knights managed to score twice in the 2nd period, once in the 3rd, and finally in overtime. They were held scoreless in the 1st period. Vegas finished the game with 7 assists but failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first three goals of the game. They gave up two in the first period and another at the 13:10 mark of the third, which tied the game at 3-3. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%, while the defense recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>At 3:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-286) will host the Suns (+233) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 219.5.</p>

<p>Minnesota (7-6) is 9th in the Western Conference, while Phoenix (9-4) is 5th. The Suns have lost two straight games.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -7</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 3:30 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-99 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Suns Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 9-4 on the season after a 99-83 road loss to the Thunder on Friday. Phoenix entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 182, well below the 227.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oklahoma City jumped out to a 29-14 lead in the 1st quarter, highlighted by a 12-0 run. Phoenix responded by winning the 2nd quarter 22-19, but the Thunder took control again in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 35-24. Phoenix finished strong, holding the Thunder to 16 points in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>The Suns struggled offensively in their 99-83 loss to the Thunder, shooting just 29.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also off, hitting only 24.3% with 9 made threes.</p> <p>Josh Okogie led the Suns with 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 33.3%. Devin Booker added 12 points, 6 of which came in the 4th quarter, despite shooting 20% from the field.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Suns couldn’t capitalize, allowing 99 points in their loss to the Thunder. Phoenix gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 2nd and 4th, allowing just 19 and 16 points, respectively.</p> <p>Overall, the Suns held the Thunder to 39% shooting, including just 25% from beyond the arc, where OKC hit 10 threes. The Thunder went 17/18 from the free-throw line. Phoenix also finished with 39 defensive rebounds, while allowing 13 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Does Minnesota Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 7-6 on the season with a 130-126 win over the Kings on Friday. Minnesota, who were -1.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 256 exceeded the over/under line of 223 by 33 points.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Timberwolves went on a 14-0 run, turning a 62-54 deficit into a 68-62 lead. They extended their lead by outscoring the Kings 36-28 in the 3rd quarter, but Sacramento made a push in the 4th, outscoring Minnesota 33-17.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Kings, scoring 36 points and hitting 6 threes at 42.9% efficiency. He also contributed 7 points in overtime. Julius Randle added 26 points, including 5 in the extra period, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>The Timberwolves connected on 20 threes, shooting 40.8% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 47.5%. Naz Reid chipped in 16 points, and both Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels added 14, with McDaniels scoring 3 points in overtime.</p><p>Even though the Timberwolves gave up 126 points, they held the Kings to 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Sacramento scored 33 points in the 4th quarter, but Minnesota still managed to win.</p> <p>The Timberwolves limited the Kings to 12 made threes on 32% shooting. Minnesota also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>The Crimson and Buffaloes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buffaloes will host the game at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and Colorado is favored by -14 at home against Harvard.</p><h3>HARVARD CRIMSON VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Harvard Crimson +14</p><p>This game will be played at CU Events Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HARVARD CRIMSON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Buffaloes.</li><li>Even though we have Colorado winning straight-up, we like Harvard at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Crimson Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Harvard fell to 1-2 on the season after a 78-56 road loss to Northeastern on Wednesday. The Crimson entered the game as +2 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 134, falling short of the O/U line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>Harvard struggled early, trailing 39-21 at halftime. While they scored 35 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 39 points to Northeastern in the same period.</p><p>Harvard's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points on 32.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.6%, largely due to a dismal 12.9% performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 31 attempts. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 53.6% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Ryan Williams led the way with 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 71.4% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 7 attempts. Chandler Pigge added 17 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point tries. Harvard finished with 12 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Harvard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Harvard's opponents shot 40%, making 9 of 22 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws. Harvard gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Colorado Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colorado cruised to an 83-53 win over Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, the Buffaloes were -15 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 136, just under the 136.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Colorado led 35-29 at halftime but dominated the 2nd half, outscoring the Titans 48-24.</p><p>Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 56.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks to 69.2% shooting from two-point range and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes in the game.</p> <p>The Buffaloes also connected on 78.6% of their free throws and dished out 22 assists. Andrej Jakimovski was a standout from deep, hitting 5 of 8 threes and finishing with 17 points in 20 minutes. Donovan Oday added 13 points and 7 rebounds, despite shooting just 30.8% from the field.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 53 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 69% on two-point attempts. The Buffaloes also allowed 12 three-pointers on 27 attempts, a 44% success rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Colorado's opponent shot 78%, hitting 11 of 14 attempts. The Buffaloes gave up 8 offensive rebounds during the game.</p>

Harvard Crimson vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>The Colonials and Mountaineers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers will host the game at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and West Virginia is favored by -18.5 against Robert Morris in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Even though we have West Virginia winning straight-up, we like Robert Morris at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Colonials Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Records</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris finished last season with an 8-22 overall record, including a 6-15 mark in Horizon League play. At home, they were 5-9 with an average scoring margin of -1.6 points per game, while on the road, they went 3-13, losing by an average of 8.5 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Colonials were 12-18, going 8-8 in road games. They were 6-2 straight-up when favored and 2-20 as the underdog. Their games averaged 149.6 points, and they had a 17-13 over/under record, with an average line of 145.3 points.</p><p>Robert Morris averaged 72.7 points per game last season, ranking 191st in possessions per game with 66.1. The Colonials struggled with shooting, posting a 43% field goal percentage (291st) and a 50% effective field goal percentage (249th). They made 8.5 three-pointers per game (75th) on 25.3 attempts (46th), shooting 33% from beyond the arc (261st). They also averaged 12.1 free throws made per game (295th).</p> 

<p>Guard Justice Williams returns after averaging 12.3 points, 2.5 assists, and 3 rebounds per game last season. Forward Ismael Plet also returns, having averaged 7.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.</p><p>Robert Morris struggled defensively last season, giving up 75.8 points per game, which ranked 266th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.3% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Colonials 290th in 3-point defense. They also allowed 20.1 free throws per game, ranking 244th in that category.</p> <p>In terms of defensive stats, Robert Morris averaged 4.9 steals per game, ranking 341st nationally. They also blocked 2.9 shots per game, which was 269th in the country.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Mountaineers?</h3><h3>West Virginia Mountaineers Records</h3> 

<p>West Virginia finished last season with a 9-23 record, including a 4-15 mark in Big 12 play. They were winless on the road, going 0-11, and had a 9-12 record at home.</p> 

<p>The Mountaineers were 12-20 against the spread, with an 8-13 home ATS record and a 4-7 mark on the road. They were 5-3 straight-up when favored and 4-20 as the underdog. Their games averaged 146.7 points, and they had a 17-14-1 over/under record.</p><h3>West Virginia Mountaineers Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Last season, West Virginia averaged 69.8 points per game, ranking 220th in possessions per game with 67.1. They struggled with shooting, finishing 289th in field goal percentage (43%) and 288th in effective field goal percentage (49%). Their 47% two-point shooting ranked 323rd. From beyond the arc, they made 7.3 threes per game, shooting 34% to rank 148th.</p>

<p>At the free-throw line, the Mountaineers made 14.6 per game, placing 127th. This season, they return Tucker DeVries, who averaged 21.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, and Jayden Stone, who contributed 20.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.</p><p>West Virginia struggled defensively last season, allowing 76.8 points per game, which ranked 290th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.8% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Mountaineers 377th in 3-point defense.</p> <p>West Virginia gave up 17.3 free throws per game, ranking 126th nationally. They averaged 4.3 steals per game, which was 355th in the country, and 3.6 blocks per game, ranking 143rd.</p>

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