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Having taken a Monday off to go to an interview in the middle of New Jersey, I decided to stop by the FanDuel Sportsbook located in East Rutherford, NJ. East Rutherford of course, is home to the Meadowlands sports complex, where the Giants, the Jets, and the Ponies of the Meadowlands’ racetrack play. After seeing the wide reports of the excess vig at this sportsbook, I wanted to stop by to see for myself. And with the sportsbook being on the way home, it provided a perfect opportunity for me to go despite the constant rain throughout the day.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>First Impressions<img class="alignright" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fanduel-hours.jpg" alt="" width="281" height="400" /></strong></span>

When compared to Monmouth Park, I must say that this place is much more presentable and pleasant. For one thing, there was no parking fee when I showed up. (**This maybe because it was a Monday and there was no horse racing). When I walked in the place looked a lot cleaner compared to Monmouth, especially the bathroom. At the front door of the betting room, there is a sign displayed with their operating hours. This might be because of the confusion bettors had regarding closing times previously.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Floor and Amenities</strong></span>

The lighting in the betting room suggests that they are going for more of “night-club” feel rather than a traditional sportsbook. The betting windows are located directly across from a bar and there are plenty of big screens to watch games.

In terms getting a hold of the stuff you can bet on, they have the standard daily sheets for each sport that is available to be bet on, so you can see what their opening lines were. I will dive into the lines in the next segment. The up to date lines can be seen on three large monitors on the left-hand side of the betting floor upon entry.

The issue I have with these screens though is that they are not big enough to display all games within a sport at once, so you have to wait for the screen to cycle to the next page to see the late games. However, they do supply you with those mini-sharpened pencils for you to take notes and circle off the codes of your bets. There is a food court outside by the off-track betting area, but because I was in hurry I didn’t venture to buy any snacks.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Experience</strong></span>

I had mentioned that I will address the betting line vig in this segment so here goes. If you want to bet on baseball, they still have on average, a 25 to 35 cent vig, which compared an online book or even William Hill in Monmouth, is quite a rip-off. One thing I did notice with baseball as well is that, their totals all fell on a half run, which suggests that this place doesn’t not like to have pushes. My Angels-Padres over bet here was for 8.5 at +105, when I knew for a fact most books were offering the total at 8. From a betting angle I guess it provides for some middle opportunities in the future.

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What I did notice though was the college football week one lines that were on their sheet all were pretty much within the 10-cent vig for the point spread. My guess is they are expecting more, or enough volumes on Saturday mornings to justify their idea of lowering the vig, compared a mostly light volume weekdays in baseball. Or they think the millions of FAU and ODU alumni will come out to support their teams.

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As far as actually betting, there are also betting windows by the door where it is not quite as dark. Since I was on my way out, I decided to place my bets there. I asked the lady who took my bets if there was any rewards program, and she informed me that it will be available come September.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></span>

For serious bettors, I would be hesitant to come here just because of the extra vig in for baseball. In fact, I wouldn’t be going back here had the Angels and Padres stayed under 8.5 (yay for extra innings), but I must go back there to get my money. Also, because it’s in Jersey, please be aware of the tolls you will have to pay depending on which road you take. But, who I am kidding, if the college football lines are going to be fair, then this place has an advantage for me compared to Monmouth or Atlantic City since I live in New York City. A 45-minute drives sounds a lot more pleasant than a 90 minute to Monmouth or a 2 and a half hour drive Atlantic City. Speaking of Atlantic City, I did mention I will write a review on them and I will try to make a trip out there before the end of the month. Once again, thank you for reading and always remember to bet with your head, not with your heart.

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<p>Betting on today's Thundering Herd and Rockets game? Catch the action at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH, as the Rockets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 161.5 points, and the Rockets are favored to win at home vs. the Thundering Herd.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +8</p><p>This game will be played at Savage Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Even though we have Toledo winning straight-up, we like Marshall at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Marshall Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Marshall is set to play their 10th game of the season with a 3-6 record. The Thundering Herd are 2-4 on the road and 1-1 at home. Marshall's ATS record is currently sitting at 3-5, which means they are below .500. In terms of their ATS performance, they have gone 2-4 on the road vs. the spread and 1-1 when playing at home.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through nine games, Marshall has an over/under record of 2-6-0, with their games averaging 153.4 points per game on average. When looking at the Thundering Herd's last three games, their over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 150 points per game.</p><p>The Thundering Herd's offense wrapped up their last game with 74 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 73.8 points per contest. The top scorer for the Thundering Herd was Nate Martin with 14 points, while Kamdyn Curfman also chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>So far, the Thundering Herd's defense is ranked 241st in the country at 81.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Miami (OH), the RedHawks finished with a field goal percentage of 35% and a total of 79 points vs. Marshall.</p><h3>Do the Rockets Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Toledo enters today's game against Marshall with a 5-4 season record. If they win, they will have a .500 home record as their current home record is 2-3. Toledo has a winning record against the spread, currently standing at 5-3. In their last five games, they are 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Toledo's games have, on average, featured 156 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 156.3 points so far. When analyzing the Rockets' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 152 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Rockets' offense tallied 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 79.8 points per game. Dante Maddox Jr. led the team in scoring, putting up 25 points. Additionally, Ra'Heim Moss contributed 13 points for the Rockets.</p><p>Coming into the game, Toledo will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.2 points per game (221st). Against George Mason in their most recent game, the Toledo defense gave up a total of 86 points while allowing George Mason to hit 42% of their shots.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Toledo Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Cougars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Cougars at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points, and the Cougars are favored to win at home vs. the Hawks.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston 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 under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Saint Joseph's Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>After defeating Temple by a score of 74-65, Saint Joseph's has pushed their overall record to 9-2. In their last five road games, including those from last year, Saint Joseph's has gone 3-2. Analyzing Saint Joseph's' ATS performance, they currently hold a 6-2 record. Looking at their performance vs. the spread in the last five games, they are a perfect 5-0.</p><p>Saint Joseph's comes in with an over/under record of 2-5-1 through 11 games, with their games averaging a combined 140.4 points per game so far. The Hawks have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 135 points per game.</p><p>In their previous game, the Hawks' offense finished with 74 points, which is right in line with their current average of 75.8 points per contest. Rasheer Fleming led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Lynn Greer III contributed 14 points for the Hawks.</p><p>In the current season, the Saint Joseph's defense has excelled, sitting 36th in the nation by allowing 63.3 points per game. Against Temple in their most recent game, the Saint Joseph's defense gave up a total of 65 points while allowing Temple to hit 35% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Cougars Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into their 12th game of the season, Charleston boasts a 7-4 record. On the road, the Cougars are 3-4, while they are 1-0 at home. Charleston's record against the spread heading into today's game is 2-6. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Charleston have had an average of 148.4 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 151.7 points. Their over/under record is 3-5-0. Looking at the Cougars' last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 with their games averaging 159 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Cougars' offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 76 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Cougars have a season-long field goal percentage of 40%, putting them 382nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 372nd in percentage and 74th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Charleston defense is giving up an average of 75.3 points per contest. So far, the Charleston defense is giving up an average of 8.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.8 times per game (437th).</p>

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