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<p>The Panthers and Colonels are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Colonels will host the game at Baptist Health Arena in Richmond, KY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with the Colonels being the favored team playing at home against the Panthers.</p><h3>PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +11</p><p>This game will be played at Baptist Health Arena at 12:00 ET on Tuesday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Colonels.</li><li>Even though we have Eastern Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Prairie View A&M at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Prairie View A&M comes into this game with a 2-2 record after defeating UT Martin 78-66 in their previous contest. In their last ten games on the road, which includes last year, Prairie View A&M has gone 4-6. As of now, Prairie View A&M holds a 2-2 record against the spread leading into today's matchup. Taking into account their previous ten games, which includes those from the previous season, Prairie View A&M is 5-3-1 ATS.</p><p>Prairie View A&M's games have, on average, featured 144 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 143.5 points so far. The Panthers' last five games have finished with a combined 74 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>The Panthers' offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 74.2 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Panthers have a season-long field goal percentage of 40%, ranking 352nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 316th in terms of percentage and 372nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Prairie View A&M defense is giving up an average of 72.0 points per contest. Prairie View A&M's three-point defense is currently 16th in the country at 4.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.2% of their shots vs. Prairie View A&M.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Colonels?</h3><p>After one game, Eastern Kentucky has a record of 0-1. In their previous five home games, Eastern Kentucky is 3-2, which includes last year. Eastern Kentucky has a current ATS record of 0-1 going into today's game. Taking into account the last three games, which includes last year, Eastern Kentucky has a 0-1 ATS record and an average scoring margin of +25.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky has started the season with an over/under mark of 0-1-0 after one game, after going 11-19-0 last season. The Colonels' last five games have finished with a combined 95 points per game and an over/under record of 1-2.</p><p>Against UT Martin, the Eastern Kentucky had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 105 points per game. They scored 74 points and posted a field goal percentage of 36.7% in the game. Leland Walker led the scoring for the Colonels, contributing 21 points. Additionally, Isaiah Cozart chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>At this time, the Colonels' defense is positioned 140th in the country, permitting 75.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 3.7 threes per game vs. Prairie View A&M. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 14.1%.</p>

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/23

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 6th ranked Atlanta Hawks (-123) will travel to take on the 12th ranked Chicago Bulls (+103) in a Southeast vs. Central matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 244.5 points.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference showdown will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on CHSN.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-117 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Hawks Chances in Chicago</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 7-9 on the season after a 120-97 loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Atlanta entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The combined score of 217 points fell well short of the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>A 17-0 run by Golden State early in the game put Atlanta in a deep hole, as the Warriors stretched the score from 23-17 to 40-17. The Hawks outscored the Warriors 33-23 in the 3rd quarter, but Golden State pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Atlanta 30-22.</p><p>In their 120-97 loss to the Warriors, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range, making 12 threes overall. Jalen Johnson led the team with 15 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Zaccharie Risacher and Trae Young each contributed 12 points, with Young adding 11 assists. Risacher scored 5 points in the 4th quarter, while Young had 7 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Hawks couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 41 points in the 1st quarter in their 120-97 loss to the Warriors. Atlanta allowed 30 points in the 4th quarter, but they limited Golden State to just 26 points in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd.</p> <p>The Hawks held the Warriors to 35% shooting from beyond the arc, with Golden State hitting 14 threes. Atlanta also sent the Warriors to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Hawks finished with 44 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 6-10 after a 122-106 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. The Bulls were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, falling short of the 239-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 16-0 run by Milwaukee early on put the Bulls in a tough spot, as the Bucks extended their lead from 33-30 to 49-30. Chicago fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Bucks 33-29, but they couldn’t keep up in the 4th, scoring just 16 points to Milwaukee’s 24.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 27 points and 6 assists in their 122-106 loss to the Bucks, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Torrey Craig also shot 60%, adding 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists despite shooting just 40%.</p> <p>Chicago made 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 46.6% overall. LaVine scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Craig added 8 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Bulls struggled defensively, giving up 122 points to the Bucks, who shot 55% from the field. Chicago allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, contributing to their loss. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to turn the game around.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls held the Bucks to 13 threes on 36% shooting. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Bulls gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Horse racing can be unpredictable, so you don’t want to just give the win in the 146th Kentucky Derby to Tiz the Law, but with some top contenders hurt and others scratched for this race, it sure seems like the overwhelming favorite will hold serve in the second leg of the Triple Crown.

The Derby was moved from May 4 to September 5 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the day of racing at iconic Churchill Downs will be done without fans in attendance. The celebration, the outfits, the hats, the mint juleps, all of it adds to the ambiance and the allure of this event, so it is a shame to see this year’s Derby going off like this. And who knows when, if ever, the Kentucky Derby fanfare will return to its normal levels.

In any event, the show will go on with lots of undercard races, but our focus will be on the main event that has a 7:01 p.m. ET post time in Louisville, Kentucky.

Here are the post positions, the horses, trainers, and jockeys, and the odds for the 146th Run for the Roses:
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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">Finnick the Fierce</td>
<td width="166">R. Hernandez</td>
<td width="166">M. Garcia</td>
<td width="48">SCR</td>
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<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">Max Player</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">R. Santana Jr.</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">Enforceable</td>
<td width="166">M. Casse</td>
<td width="166">A. Beschizza</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Storm the Court</td>
<td width="166">P. Eurton</td>
<td width="166">J. Leparoux</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">Major Fed</td>
<td width="166">G. Foley</td>
<td width="166">J. Graham</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">King Guillermo</td>
<td width="166">J.C. Avila</td>
<td width="166">S. Camacho</td>
<td width="48">SCR</td>
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<td width="43">7</td>
<td width="166">Money Moves</td>
<td width="166">T. Pletcher</td>
<td width="166">J. Castellano</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">8</td>
<td width="166">South Bend</td>
<td width="166">B. Mott</td>
<td width="166">T. Gaffalione</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">9</td>
<td width="166">Mr. Big News</td>
<td width="166">B. Calhoun</td>
<td width="166">G. Saez</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">10</td>
<td width="166">Thousand Words</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">F. Geroux</td>
<td width="48">15/1</td>
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<td width="43">11</td>
<td width="166">Necker Island</td>
<td width="166">C. Hartman</td>
<td width="166">M. Mena</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">12</td>
<td width="166">Sole Volante</td>
<td width="166">P. Biancone</td>
<td width="166">L. Panici</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">13</td>
<td width="166">Attachment Rate</td>
<td width="166">D. Romans</td>
<td width="166">J. Talamo</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">14</td>
<td width="166">Winning Impression</td>
<td width="166">D. Stewart</td>
<td width="166">J. Rocco Jr.</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">15</td>
<td width="166">Ny Traffic</td>
<td width="166">S. Joseph Jr.</td>
<td width="166">P. Lopez</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">16</td>
<td width="166">Honor A.P.</td>
<td width="166">J. Shirreffs</td>
<td width="166">M. Smith</td>
<td width="48">5/1</td>
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<td width="43">17</td>
<td width="166">Tiz the Law</td>
<td width="166">B. Tagg</td>
<td width="166">M. Franco</td>
<td width="48">3/5</td>
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<td width="43">18</td>
<td width="166">Authentic</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">J. Velazquez</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
Tiz the Law is the chalk favorite here. It was a bad spring and summer for three-year-olds, as horses like Maxfield, Nadal, Charlatan, and Wells Bayou were forced out of action among others. Tiz the Law has had a dominant summer and who knows what would have happened if the others were in the field. They aren’t, unfortunately, but there is still money to be made this weekend.

Normally, I list all the horses and my thoughts on them, but that seems like a fool’s errand this time around. This is a top-heavy field, with Tiz the Law, the winner of the Travers, Belmont, and Florida Derby in a class of his own. Honor A.P. and Authentic are in the next tier, followed by Thousand Words and Ny Traffic. It wouldn’t be a total shocker if a 50/1 or longer hits the board, just given the nature of this year’s race, but it does seem pretty unlikely, as the odds would suggest.

Here are a few things that we know. The first is that Authentic will be popular on race day. Even though people probably aren’t having as many Kentucky Derby parties or things like that, people know Bob Baffert’s name and they know the jockey John Velazquez. Everybody will be scrambling to put together some exotics with Tiz the Law in an effort to sweeten the prices a little bit. Authentic is also coming off of a strong performance, a career-best performance, to win the Haskell at Monmouth Park, so we are buying a little high, but the good speed in the Santa Anita Derby with the follow-up win in the Haskell suggests that Authentic is hitting his stride.

Honor A.P., who beat Authentic in the Santa Anita Derby, ran a final tune-up at Del Mar and lost to Thousand Words in the Shared Belief. He got bumped at the start and got thrown a little off-stride, but would have won the race if it had another eighth of a mile to it. Honor A.P. was coming on strong.

Ny Traffic is the one that I have my eye on. He was second-best to Maxfield in the Matt Winn and Wells Bayou in the Louisiana Derby, but those were two really game efforts. He also wound up second to Authentic in the Haskell with a career-best speed figure.

This isn’t a horse with an elite bloodline or anything like that, but it is a gamer. It is a horse that seems capable of overachieving and making some really good runs. He’s also gotten better with each passing race and has some experience on the Churchill surface from that Matt Winn Stakes effort. He’s been right there with some of the top three-year-olds. He’s not “beat Tiz the Law” good, but he’s plenty good enough to finish second in this race.

Ny Traffic should also be okay with the traffic. The Matt Winn field had 10, the Louisiana Derby 14, and the Risen Star Stakes had 11. Honor A.P. has run one race with at least 10 horses. Authentic hasn’t run with more than seven. Thousand Words ran the Oaklawn Stakes with 13 and got tripped up out of the gate.

Major Fed has run in traffic, but has not had great finishes in those races. Storm The Court ran with 13 in the Grade 3 Ohio Derby and finished third. Maybe the jockey change to Julien Leparoux will be the difference, but Flavien Prat is a very good jockey. The horse just doesn’t have enough speed.

One horse that has run a lot in crowded fields is Enforceable for Mark Casse. The son of Tapit has some underwhelming finishes and speed figures and that concerns me. Adam Beschizza is also in the mount for the first time. Some people like Enforceable’s chances to hit the board, but I’m not buying that stock.

Instead, I’d look inside of Enforceable and prefer Max Player. Steve Asmussen has taken over as the trainer. Asmussen has his top rider Ricardo Santana Jr. in the irons. The most recent workouts at Churchill Downs have been pretty solid and he’s hit the board in all five races, including a big speed effort in the Travers Stakes. It was a distant third behind Tiz the Law, but the speed numbers are trending in the right direction for the son of Honor Code.

<strong>Ny Traffic and Max Player are the two that I’ll put together with Tiz the Law</strong>. I’ll <strong>box trifecta</strong> them together in hopes that one of the two upsets the heavy favorite for a little bit bigger of a pay day. Ny Traffic has been consistently competitive against top-end horses and Max Player is trending in the right direction and has an upgraded trainer.

This may not be the sexiest Kentucky Derby ever, but it’ll be one that I watch closely, as I always do.

Post time is 7:01 p.m. ET for Race 14 at Churchill Downs.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Vandals face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vandals are hosting the game at ICCU Arena in Moscow, ID. The over/under for this Big Sky conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with the Vandals being the favored team playing at home against the Hornets.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS VS IDAHO VANDALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals -3</p><p>This game will be played at ICCU Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Vandals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hornets Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>As of today, the Hornets are 3-8 this season, with their most recent game being a loss to Long Beach State by a score of 83-73. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, Sacramento State has a 2-8 record. Sacramento State has a subpar ATS record thus far, sitting below .500 at 2-5. When playing away games, the Hornets are 2-3 vs. the spread, while at home they are 0-2 ATS.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Sacramento State have had an average of 147.4 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 143.3 points. Their over/under record is 5-2-0. The Hornets' have recorded an over/under record of 0-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 133 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Hornets' offense concluded with 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74.3 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Duncan Powell, who enters today's matchup with an average of 13.5, while Zee Hamoda also carries a PPG average of 12.9 into the game.</p><p>On defense, Sacramento State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Sacramento State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.6% this season.</p><h3>Can the Vandals Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Idaho comes into today's game against Sacramento State with a 6-6 record this season. In their last five games at home, including one from last year, Idaho has a record of 4-1. Entering today's game, Idaho holds a 4-5 record against the spread. This season, they have gone 2-4 vs. the spread on the road and 2-1 at home.</p><p>Idaho's games have, on average, featured 143.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-3-1. Their average over/under line is currently 141.6 points so far. The Vandals' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 139 points per game.</p><p>The Idaho offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against UC Riverside. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.4% and connected on 8 threes. The Idaho offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 25.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 32% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>In the current season, the Idaho defense has excelled, sitting 91st in the nation by allowing 67.3 points per game. Against UC Riverside in their most recent game, the Idaho defense gave up a total of 82 points while allowing UC Riverside to hit 50% of their shots.</p>

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