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<p>Betting on today's Devils and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 against the Devils.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</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 (+121)</li><li>The Devils are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will New Jersey Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p><p>So far this season, the Devils have gone 26-22-4 overall and 16-14 against Eastern Conference opponents. In the Metropolitan Division, New Jersey is in 4th place with 56 points, and they are 9th in the conference standings. Over their last ten games, the Devils have gone 4-6, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games.</p>

<p>On the road this year, New Jersey has gone 14-9-2, and they have been the underdog in 15 of their 51 games. As the underdog, the Devils have gone 4-9-2. For the season, the Devils have been the favorite in 36 games, and they have gone 22-12-2 in those games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Devils have a puck line record of 14-11 and an average scoring margin of +.2 goals per game. Overall, New Jersey has a puck line record of 18-33, including going 5-5 in their last ten games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Devils have a puck line record of 7-8, and they have gone 3-2 against the puck line in their last five road games. So far, New Jersey has 12 wins by one goal and 14 wins by multiple goals.</p> <p>This season, New Jersey's games have an average of 6.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.5. The Devils come in with an over/under performance of 30-20-1.</p><p>In their last three road games, New Jersey has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Devils are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 8th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. In terms of the Devils' offense during power plays, they are 11th in power play goals and 23rd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>New Jersey's leading scorer is Tyler Toffoli. So far, he has 22 goals which is 27th in the NHL. Toffoli also comes into the game with 13 assists.</p><p>Nashville defense takes on the Devils ranked 19th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 19th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Akira Schmid comes into the game having made 13 starts this season. So far, his record is 5-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.442%.</p><h3>Will Nashville Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At 27-23-2, the Predators are currently 5th in the Central Division and 9th in the Western Conference. In the West, they have gone 15-17 and 10-5 against divisional opponents. Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone 4-6 and 2-3 over their last five.</p>

<p>For the year, the Predators have been favored in 19 of their 52 games, going 11-8-0 in those matchups. At home, they are 14-13-0 and have gone 14-13-0 overall at home this year.</p></p><p>At home, the Predators have gone 13-14 vs. the puck line this season, and they have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games at home. So far, Nashville has gone 27-25 vs. the puck line this year, and they have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line in their last ten games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Predators have gone 21-12 vs. the puck line as the underdog, and they have gone 14-11 vs. the puck line on the road. Nashville has lost their last three games vs. the puck line at home, and they have gone just 6-13 vs. the puck line as the favorite.</p> <p>On average, Nashville's games have finished with 6.2 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Predators come in with an over/under record of 22-24-6.</p><p>In their last three road games, New Jersey has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.</p><p>The Predators come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 17th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 13th in the league. Looking at how the Predators' offense is performing during power plays, they are 13th in power play goals and 9th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Nashville will be looking for a good game from Filip Forsberg who leads the team in scoring with 25 goals, ranking 18th in the NHL. Forsberg also comes into the game with 28 assists.</p><p>Nashville defense takes on the Devils ranked 19th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 19th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Juuse Saros gets the start and has made 41 starts this season. His record at this point is 20-19, and his save percentage is 0.971%.</p>

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The Washington Capitals have a long history with Barry Trotz and Trotz has a long history with the Capitals. Now he’ll be able to apply what he knows about his former employer to put together a gameplan for his current one. The Capitals and Islanders will square off in the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Islanders needed four games to dispose of the Florida Panthers and the Capitals went 1-1-1 in the Round Robin tournament to draw this matchup against their former bench boss.
<h3><strong><u>Series Schedule</u></strong></h3>
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 3 p.m. Islanders @ Capitals

Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.: Islanders @ Capitals

Sunday, Aug. 16, 12 p.m.: Capitals @ Islanders

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.: Capitals @ Islanders

*Thursday, Aug. 20, TBD: Islanders @ Capitals

*Saturday, Aug. 22, TBD: Capitals @ Islanders

*Sunday, Aug. 23, TBD: Islanders @ Capitals

There is a back-to-back scheduled for every first round series, but this one would be Game 6 and Game 7. Otherwise, the schedule looks pretty fair for these two teams, though that is a quick turnaround from Friday night to Sunday afternoon so that the Capitals can be shown nationally on Sunday in that NHL on NBC timeslot.
<h3><strong><u>Series Odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></u></strong></h3>
New York Islanders +122

Washington Capitals -142
<h3><strong><u>New York</u></strong><strong><u> Islanders</u></strong></h3>
Barry Trotz will be the first to tell you that he does not have anywhere near the talent with the Islanders that he had with the Capitals. There are no Hall of Famers like Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. Maybe John Carlson even gets in there. A balanced scoring approach was required from the Islanders, as nine players scored at least 10 goals, but only two had at least 20.

It wasn’t about eye-popping offensive numbers for the Islanders. It can’t be. They have neither the talent nor the speed. What they do have is a defensive-minded system that suffocates speed and transition offense from the opposition. Those are two major tenets of the Capitals’ attack, so Trotz’s team may not match up all that badly here. The Islanders were 23rd in goals scored, but sixth in goals allowed. They were eighth in 5-v-5 goals allowed during the regular season. The problem is that they were 25th in 5-v-5 goals scored.

Washington was sixth in 5-v-5 scoring, so that will the main focus in this series. Trotz knows how lethal that Capitals power play can be, so he’ll want his team to be as disciplined as possible and keep the series at 5-v-5. The unfortunate thing is that the Islanders allowed the fifth-most high-danger scoring chances, so they’ll have to do a better job of covering in the defensive zone.

The Islanders didn’t score goals because they didn’t have finishers. They were actually third in high-danger scoring chances for, but finished 15th in percentage of those chances converted into goals. If they can capitalize on Braden Holtby’s shoddy play, they can very much pull the upset in this series.
<h3><strong><u>Washington</u></strong><strong><u> Capitals</u></strong></h3>
Braden Holtby could very well be the key to this series. We know that the Capitals can score. We know that they have a deadly power play, although that even underachieved during the playoffs. We know that they have puck movers on the blue line and strong depth. What we don’t know is if they have the goaltending.

Holtby was terrible during the season. He had an .897 SV% and a 3.11 GAA. He was -16.76 goals saved above average. Ilya Samsonov was a better option during the regular season, but the 22-year-old isn’t an option here due to injury. It will be Vitek Vanecek as the backup goaltender for the Capitals. He has no NHL experience. That will put the ball solely in Holtby’s court. No matter how bad he plays, it may take nothing short of an injury to force a change in net.

The Capitals will have to commit to playing better in front of Holtby, maybe at the expense of some of their offense. Semyon Varlamov played well for the Islanders and they also have Thomas Greiss if things get dicey. The Capitals have nowhere else to turn, so Holtby will have to get things figured out.

Washington will have to take care of the puck on their zone entries because the Islanders are going to try and clog up the game between the blue lines. It will be up to the Capitals to make it a point to play in New York’s end and limit the exposure of Holtby.
<h3><strong><u>Series Prediction</u></strong></h3>
Capitals in 6.

Washington’s talent and offensive firepower should eventually win out, but Braden Holtby is likely to give up some goals that give the Islanders a chance. Many probably would have expected the series price to be higher, but that is the Holtby factor at work.

If Varlamov outshines Holtby by that much, then the Islanders are live in the series, even with their limited offensive upside. That is definitely a possibility, but the Capitals should have a good enough game plan to get by.
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New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals Series Odds, Pick, & Prediction

<p>The Red Sox and Blue Jays will face off in an AL East matchup at 7:07 PM ET. This one is being played at Rogers Centre in Toronto, and the Red Sox are favored on the money line (-138) compared to the Blue Jays (+117). The over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Richard Fitts will start for the Red Sox, and he will be facing off against Kevin Gausman. Boston comes in with a record of 80-78, and they are currently on a four-game winning streak. The Blue Jays are 73-85 and have lost five straight.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -138</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Wednesday, September 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Boston rallied for three runs in the 10th inning in the most recent game of this Red Sox vs. Blue Jays series. The Red Sox scored two runs in the 7th but didn't score another run until putting up three in the top of the 10th, picking up a 6-5 win. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were at +110 on the money line.</p>

<p>Toronto wasted a good outing from Bowden Francis, as he gave up just three hits and no earned runs in five innings of work for the Blue Jays. Tommy Nance took the loss. Chris Martin got the win out of the bullpen for the Red Sox as Brayan Bello went just four innings, giving up two earned runs.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1/4 with two RBIs, but it came in a losing effort for the Blue Jays. Vaughn Grissom had a three-hit game for the Red Sox, scoring three times.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is on a four-game winning streak, and they are 80-78 overall this season. The Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East, and they trail the Yankees by 12.5 games in the division. This season, they have gone 24-24 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are just below .500 at 37-41 this season. On the road, they are 43-37, and they have won two straight road games. So far, they have been the favorite in 76 games, where they are 41-35. As for their games as the underdog, they are 39-43 this season. Boston's overall series record is 23-20-6, and they are winning their current series vs. the Blue Jays.</p><p>When it comes to run line betting, the Red Sox have been a better bet on the road this season, going 46-34 against the run line. They have covered the run line in two straight games and have been an underdog in four straight games. Boston's average run margin in winning games is 3.9, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.8.</p><p>Today's game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays has an over/under line of 8 runs. The combined run average for both teams this season is 9.3 runs per game. The Red Sox have an over/under record of 78-72 this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 15-11-3. Overall, 66.5% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Richard Fitts will be making his third start of the season for the Red Sox, and he has yet to factor into a decision. He has gone 5 innings in each of his first two starts, allowing 2 earned runs in his first start and 0 in his second. Fitts has 3 strikeouts in each of his first two starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 9th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 7th in home runs and have the league's top batting average on balls in play. Boston also has a team batting average of .253, which is 6th in the majors.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Jarren Duran has gone 9/38, but he has yet to homer in this stretch. For the season, he is batting .285 and is on a five-game hitting streak. Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill are the team's top power threats, with 28 and 31 homers, respectively.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 73-85 overall, putting them 5th in the AL East, and they trail the Yankees by 19.5 games in the division. The Blue Jays have dropped five straight games, and they are 3-7 over their last 10. This season, they are just 20-31 against other teams in the AL East.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 38-39 and 35-46 on the road. As the favorite, Toronto has gone 44-31 and 29-54 as the underdog. The Blue Jays have dropped two straight as the home favorite, and their overall series record is 17-26-6.</p><p>Despite a losing record against the run line at home, the Blue Jays have been a solid bet on the road, going 51-30. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 47-36, compared to 32-43 as the favorite. They have gone under the run line in their last three home games and in four straight games overall.</p><p>When the Toronto Blue Jays are at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Blue Jays have a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 79-75. Their games have averaged 8 runs per game, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 25-18-2. Overall, 71 of their games this season have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs, accounting for 44.9% of their games. </p><p>Kevin Gausman is coming off a strong outing for the Blue Jays, as he didn't allow a run in his start vs. the Rangers on September 19th. In that outing, he went five innings and gave up just one hit. Gausman finished with six strikeouts and got the win in the outing. Looking at his overall numbers, Gausman has made 30 starts and has a record of 13-11. His ERA for the season is 3.91, along with a WHIP of 1.22. This year, he has two complete games and one shutout to go along with 15 quality starts. Per nine innings, Gausman is averaging 8.18 strikeouts and just 2.73 walks.</p><p>Currently, the Blue Jays are 21st in the league in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. This is also where they sit in terms of home runs, as they have just 153 homers this season. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 14th in the league, and they have done a good job of avoiding strikeouts, as they have the 6th fewest strikeouts in the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the team's top hitter this season, batting .324 with 30 homers and 102 RBIs. He has also been hot of late, going 11/30 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>George Springer is 2nd on the team with 19 homers, but he is batting just .219 for the season. The Blue Jays have a couple of players on four-game hitting streaks, as Justin Turner and Leo Jiménez have both been swinging the bat well of late.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/25/24

<p>The Padres look to extend their three-game winning streak on Saturday, as they host the Diamondbacks at PETCO Park in San Diego. Matt Waldron is starting for the Padres, and they are facing an Arizona club that is 43-45 and 4th in the NL West. Brandon Pfaadt is starting for the Diamondbacks.</p>

<p>San Diego is the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -120 compared to the Diamondbacks at +101. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and first pitch for this NL West matchup is set for 9:40 PM ET.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -120</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Saturday, July 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Padres in the last game of this series, as they took down the Diamondbacks by a score of 10-8. San Diego went into the matchup as +100 underdogs.</p>

<p>The Padres offense got off to a fast start, scoring three runs in the first and adding four more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Diamondbacks didn't get on the board until the 4th, when they scored five runs. They added three more in the 9th but fell short of a comeback.</p>

<p>Manny Machado and Kyle Higashioka each homered for the Padres, while Joc Pederson went deep for the Diamondbacks. Machado, Higashioka, and Jurickson Profar each had two RBIs for San Diego's offense.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 43-45 overall this season, and they are 10.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. So far, they have gone 17-14 in divisional games. The Diamondbacks are on the road today, and they are 21-24 as the road underdog, which includes having won two straight as the underdog overall.</p>

<p>At home, the Diamondbacks are just above .500 at 22-21 this season. Arizona's overall series record is 12-13-2, and they have won two straight series. So far, they are 5-5 across their last ten games, and they lost the series opener vs. the Padres.</p><p>Arizona is a team that has been a good bet on the run line this season, as they are 43-45 overall. They have been especially good on the run line as the underdog, going 27-21. They have also been a solid bet on the run line on the road, going 24-21. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.3, while their average run margin in losing games is -4.2.</p><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the road against the San Diego Padres today. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Diamondbacks have had a combined run average of 9.8 runs per game this season and their over/under record is 45-41. Their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 4-4. Overall, 85.2% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. Their current over streak is at 4 games.</p><p>Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is starting for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Padres on the road. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 3-6 with an ERA of 4.28. Pfaadt's WHIP for the season is currently 1.18. In his 17 starts, he has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 8.21 strikeouts per nine innings. Pfaadt most recently faced the Athletics, where he went six innings, giving up one earned run, and finished with eight strikeouts. He didn't give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight starts.</p>
<p>Arizona's offense has been one of the league's best this season, as they are 7th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They also come into the game with a team batting average of .254 (5th) and have been good at avoiding strikeouts, as they are 8th in the league in this category. The Diamondbacks have also been good at getting on base, as they have the league's 6th best on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Christian Walker has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 22 home runs are 4th in the MLB. He also comes into the game on a hot streak, going 13/25 in his last six games with five homers and 11 RBIs. Ketel Marte is also a player to watch in this game, as he is 9th in the league with 17 homers and is batting .284 for the season.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is currently 49-43 overall and 6.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres have won three straight games and are 8-2 over their last 10, which is the best mark in the NL West. So far, they are 15-15 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 25-22 this year and 24-21 on the road. San Diego has won four straight games at home, and they have an overall series record of 17-10-2 this year. The Padres have won four straight series overall and two straight series on the road.</p><p>San Diego has a run differential of +0.4 runs per game this season, but they have been a much better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 31-14. They are just 18-29 vs. the run line at home. The Padres have covered the run line in three straight games and are 28-11 as an underdog.</p><p>San Diego has played to the over in 49 of their 91 games this season, and the over/under line for today's game against Arizona is set at 7.5 runs. The Padres have played to the over in 15 of their 30 games with a 7.5 O/U line this season, and their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game overall.</p><p>San Diego is sending Matt Waldron to the mound today vs. the Diamondbacks. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 5-7 with a 3.56 ERA. Waldron's WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. In his 17 appearances, he has turned in seven quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Waldron took the loss vs. the Red Sox, giving up three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 4.1 compared to 4.65 at home.</p><p>San Diego's offense has been one of the best in the league this season, as they are 2nd in batting average and have the 7th most home runs in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. The Padres have been even better on the road, also averaging 4.7 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar has been a big power threat for the Padres this season, as his 13 homers are 2nd on the team and 13th in the league. Profar is also hitting .316, which is the 2nd best mark on the team. Fernando Tatis Jr. has also been a big power threat, as his 14 homers are the best mark on the team and 12th in the MLB. Luis Arraez and Manny Machado have also been swinging the bat well of late, with Arraez hitting .355 over his last seven games and Machado going 10/30 with four homers in his last seven games.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 7/6/24

<p>Betting on today's Rockets and Clippers game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Clippers hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on BSSC. The over/under for this game is set at 217.5 points, and the Clippers are the home favorites against the Rockets in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets +6</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-106 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Alperen Sengün finishing with Alperen Sengün points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Win at Los Angeles?</h3><p>Coming into today's game vs. the Clippers, the Rockets are looking to build on their above .500 record of 6-3. The team is presently 5th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest division.</p><p>The Rockets have covered the spread successfully in their previous six games and maintain an overall ATS record of 6-3. This season, Houston has a 2-0 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 4-3 as underdogs.</p><p>The Rockets' offense finished with 107 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 111 points per contest. In terms of three-point shooting, the Rockets offense has been good from outside, hitting 37% of their three-pointers on an average of 33.7 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.</p><p><p>At present, the Rockets' defense is ranked 3rd, allowing 105.8 points per game.</p><p>Houston's defense is currently forcing 12.2 turnovers per game, which is 4th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 29th in blocked shots, with an average of 3.3 rejections per game.</p></p><h3>Can Los Angeles Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Facing the Rockets, the Clippers currently hold an overall record of 3-7 and aim to end their six game losing streak. Away from their home court, the Clippers have a 0-6 record this season, in contrast to their 3-1 record at home.</p><p>So far, Los Angeles is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 4-6. This season, Los Angeles has a 3-3 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 1-3 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>In their latest game, the Clippers offense put up 108 points against the Nuggets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43% and made 13 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Paul George who comes into today's matchup averaging 24.7. Kawhi Leonard also heads into the game with a PPG average of 20.5.</p><p><p>Coming into today's game, the Clippers' defense is giving up an average of 111.7 points per contest.</p><p>The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.</p></p>

Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Canadiens and Avalanche game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Avalanche hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>The Avalanche 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 Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Montreal as Away Dogs</h3><p>Montreal fell below .500 with a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins, bringing their record to 17-18-3. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 4 falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, Montreal got on the board with a goal from Christian Dvorak in the third period. However, the Penguins sealed the game with an empty-netter at 19:15 in the final period.</p><p>Montreal's offense was held to a single goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, which came 5:32 into the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were hampered by 20 giveaways. They were shut out in the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the opening goal at 15:57 of the first period and another at 18:40 of the second. After the Canadiens cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third, the Penguins added an empty netter with just 45 seconds left. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. Defensively, Montreal recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Will Colorado Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 24-15-0. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p> 

<p>Colorado took the lead in the second period with a goal from Cale Makar at 17:06, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s second goal came at 2:17 in the third period, narrowing the score to 3-2 before the Predators added two empty-net goals.</p><p>Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to Nashville. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal late in the third period. MacKinnon also picked up his 14th assist, and Makar was credited with his 16th assist.</p> <p>The Avalanche were held scoreless in the first period before Makar’s goal at 17:06 in the second. MacKinnon’s goal came with just 2:17 remaining in the game. Colorado had 23 giveaways in the contest.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche struggled late, giving up two empty-net goals in the final 1:14 of the 3rd period and allowing the first two goals in the 2nd period. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage, while the defense added 26 hits and 11 takeaways.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Bulldogs face off at 9:30 ET on CBSS. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Mississippi State as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>BUTLER BULLDOGS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mullett Arena at 9:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Mississippi State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</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>Can Butler Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler pulled off a 71-69 win over Northwestern on Thursday, November 28th. The Bulldogs were +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Butler led 31-28 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 140, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.2%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 77.8% of their 27 attempts.</p> <p>Brooks Barnhizer and Jahmyl Telfort led the way, each playing 38 minutes, with Barnhizer scoring 24 points and Telfort adding 23, along with 5 assists. Andre Screen was efficient, shooting 70% from the field, while Matthew Nicholson hit 75% of his shots.</p><p>Butler's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 made shots on 31 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent hit 6 of 16 shots, good for 37%. Butler also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 77%. The Bulldogs gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Mississippi State picked up a convincing 80-58 win over UNLV on Thursday, November 28th. The Bulldogs, who were -8.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Mississippi State led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UNLV 35-26. The total points for the game were 138, which fell under the O/U line of 147.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 12 of 32 from deep, while shooting 48.6% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 55.6% from the line, going 10 for 18.</p> <p>The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. KeShawn Murphy led the way with 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Jailen Bedford added 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense held their opponent to 58 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 21 field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's opponent shot 40%, hitting 8 of 20 three-pointers. The Bulldogs also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 8 free throws (53%).</p>

Butler Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Nets versus the Nuggets? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ALT. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Nuggets as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 228.5 points.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-108 in favor of the Nets.</li><li>Our projections have Mikal Bridges finishing with Mikal Bridges points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Shock Everyone at Ball Arena?</h3><p>With their 13-10 overall record, the Nets will have to play at their best today if they want to come away with a win, especially since they are +9.5 point underdogs. In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently 8th and are 4th in the Atlantic division.</p><p>Currently, Brooklyn holds an above .500 ATS record of 17-5 so far this year. On the road, the Nets have an ATS record of 7-3, as opposed to a 10-2 record against the spread when playing at home.</p><p>The Nets' offense finished with 116 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 116.9 points per contest. Cam Thomas was the leading scorer for the Nets, putting up 24 points. In addition, Mikal Bridges contributed 21 points.</p><p><p>At present, the Nets' defense is ranked 17th, allowing 113.9 points per game.</p><p>When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 12.3 per game, which is 6th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 12th in blocked shots at 5.6 per game.</p></p><h3>Are Denver Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into their matchup with the Nets, the Nuggets have an overall record of 16-9 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. Against other Western Conference teams, the Nuggets are 12-7 and are 4-2 in non-conference play.</p><p>The Nuggets are riding a two game ATS win streak and currently possess an overall ATS record of 10-14. The Nuggets currently have a two game ATS win streak as the favorite and are 1-2 vs. the spread as underdogs.</p><p>In their latest game, the Nuggets offense put up 114 points against the Bulls. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47% and made 14 threes. Reggie Jackson was the leading scorer for the Nuggets, putting up 25 points. In addition, Michael Porter Jr. contributed 17 points.</p><p><p>The Nuggets' defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 110.9 points per contest.</p><p>So far this season, the Nuggets' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 22nd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 23.4 times per game vs. Denver.</p></p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Eagles. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Winthrop as the -1 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winthrop Eagles -1</p><p>This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Winthrop pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Win in Rock Hill?</h3><p>High Point has been on a tear lately, winning nine games in a row, including a 78-67 victory over USC Upstate in their most recent contest. So far, the Panthers have gone 17-4 overall and 6-0 in Big South action.</p>

<p>On the road, High Point has a record of 4-4, and their average scoring margin in those games is +2.4. Over their last 10 road games, the team has gone 5-5.</p><p>High Point has been a great bet this season with a 12-5-2 ATS mark. Their road ATS record is 5-1-2 and they have gone 7-1-2 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Panthers are 5-0-2 this year and they are 8-0-2 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>High Point's over/under record this year is 11-8 and the average scoring total in their games is 156.7 points. Today's over/under line of 154.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (151.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 159 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the High Point offense tallied 78 points in a matchup against USC Upstate. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.3%, and they made 7 threes. Offensively, the Panthers have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 102nd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 148th in percentage and 77th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Panthers' defense is ranked 197th in the country at 73.5 points per contest. Against USC Upstate, the Panthers' defense gave up 67 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, USC Upstate only made 8 free-throws.</p><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Winthrop is 6-2 at home this season, and they have a scoring margin of +8.8 points per game in those contests. They are 11-2 this season when favored, and they are favored by 1 point today against High Point.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 home games, the Eagles have gone 8-2, and they are 4-1 in their last five. They are coming off a 78-59 win over Charleston Southern.</p><p>Winthrop's ATS record this season is 8-11, including a mark of 3-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Winthrop's over/under record this season is 9-10 and today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146). Their games this season have averaged 148.3 points and their last three games have averaged 149 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Winthrop offense put up 78 points against Charleston Southern. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 57.9% and made 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Kelton Talford, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14, while K.J. Doucet also maintains a PPG average of 12.9 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Winthrop defense is giving up an average of 69.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Charleston Southern, the Buccaneers finished with a field goal percentage of 32% and a total of 59 points vs. Winthrop.</p>

High Point Panthers vs Winthrop Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

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<p>At 12:00 ET, the Scarlet Knights and Nittany Lions face each other at Beaver Stadium in a week 12 NCAAF contest. FS1 will broadcast the game, scheduled for Saturday, November 18th. The odds for this week 12 Big Ten matchup have the Nittany Lions as the 20 point favorites at home. Will the Nittany Lions pull this one out? Find out how I see this game playing out on Saturday.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +20</p><p>This game will be played at Beaver Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 32-12 in favor of Penn State.</li><li>Even though we have Penn State winning straight-up, we like Rutgers at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 41.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 44 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rutgers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>With a 6-4 record, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on Penn State. Their road record so far is (1-2) and at home (4-1).</p><p>Rutgers has gone into five games as the favorite this season and three games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 4-2-2.</p><p>Over 10 games, the average over/under line for Rutgers' games has been 39.2 points. The total score in these matchups has averaged 42.4 points, resulting in an OU record of 4-4.</p><p>As they prepare to face the Penn State, the Scarlet Knights' offense is averaging 176.2 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt. Nationally, they are 44th in rushing yards and 122nd in passing yards, on an average of 140.9 yards per matchup. Rutgers has averaged 24.1 points per game so far. This figure places them 73rd in the nation.</p><p>This season, the Scarlet Knights' defense has allowed 129.2 rushing yards per contest, placing them 158th. Opponents are averaging 166.2 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks hold a passer rating of 80.8 when facing Rutgers. They currently hold the 86th spot in NCAA points allowed.</p><h3>Will Penn State Win at Home?</h3><p>The Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Rutgers with a 8-2 record, including 3-1 on the road and 4-1 at home.</p><p>Penn State's average scoring differential for the season is +24.6 leading to an ATS mark of 6-3. The Nittany Lions have been favored seven times and the underdog in two games</p><p>Over the course of 10 games, the average over/under line in Penn State's matchups has been 47.1 points. These games have had an average combined score of 50.8 points, leading to an OU record of 5-4.</p><p>Penn State's rushing attack is ranked 15th in college football with 406 rushing attempts per game. This has translated into an average of 173.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 46th nationally. On average, they are attempting 33 passes per game leading to 206.1 passing yards per contest. In terms of scoring, they hold the 15th position, averaging 37.7 points per game.</p><p>Ranked 185th in passing yards allowed per game, Penn State's defense gets ready to take on Rutgers. Opponents have attempted an average of 26.3 passes per game against the Nittany Lions. They're allowing 13.1 points per contest, placing them 51st in college football. Their rush defense ranks 7th in the NCAA.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/23

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