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<p>The Jaguars and Colts will face off on Sunday, January 5th at 1:00 ET on FOX. The Colts are favored at -223 on the money line, with the Jaguars at +186. This week 18 AFC South matchup has the Colts favored by -5 points, and the over/under line is set at 45 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS INDIANAPOLIS COLTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars +5</p><p>This game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Jaguars winning this one by a score of 28 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 45 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jaguars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 18, the Jaguars sit 26th in our NFL power rankings and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Jacksonville is 4-12 on the season, including a 3-2 record in the AFC South. They are 1-7 on the road and 3-5 at home. Against the spread, the Jaguars are 8-7-1, with a +6-4-1 record as underdogs and a 2-3 mark as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-8, with the under hitting in their last two games.</p> <p>In week 17, Jacksonville snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Titans 20-13. The Jaguars were 0.5-point favorites and covered the spread with the win. The combined scoring of 33 points was below the 38.5-point line. In week 16, Jacksonville lost 19-14 to the Raiders, and in week 15, they fell 32-25 to the Jets.</p><p>Heading into week 18, Jacksonville ranks 23rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 24th in the NFL in points per game (18.6) and 26th in yards per game (305.4). The Jaguars average 204.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 23rd, on 32.1 attempts per game. On the ground, they rank 26th in rushing yards per game (101) on 23.8 attempts per contest. Jacksonville is 18th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate (37.4%) and 15th in red zone conversion percentage (25.5%).</p> <p>In week 17, Mac Jones posted a passer rating of 122, completing 15 of 22 passes for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns. Brian Thomas Jr. led the team with 7 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown, while Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 49 yards on 15 carries. Jacksonville converted 8 of 13 3rd-down attempts and scored on both of their red zone trips in week 17.</p><p>In their 20-13 win over the Titans, the Jaguars' defense gave up 159 rushing yards on 30 attempts but held Tennessee to just 13 points. The Jaguars' defense also came up with three sacks and held the Titans to 61.3% completions. They defended the pass well, allowing just 178 yards through the air and giving up only one passing touchdown.<p></p>Jacksonville's defense was strong on third downs, allowing the Titans to convert just 50% of their third down attempts. They also came up with one interception and had more tackles for loss and quarterback hits than the Titans.</p><h3>Are The Colts Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 18, the Colts sit at 7-9, putting them 2nd in the AFC South. They rank 25th in our power rankings and have been eliminated from playoff contention. After a week 16 win over the Titans, Indy couldn’t keep up with the Giants in week 17, losing 45-33. The Colts were 7.5-point favorites in that game but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 7-9.</p> <p>Indy is 9-7 against the spread this season, with a scoring margin of -3.3 points per game. Their O/U record is also 9-7, with the over hitting in four straight games. Colts games have averaged 47.2 points this season, compared to an average line of 44.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Colts rank 25th in our offensive power rankings. They are 16th in the NFL in points per game (21.9) and 15th in yards per game (328.9). Indianapolis has leaned heavily on the run game, ranking 7th in rushing attempts and 8th in rushing yards per game (134.6). On the other hand, they are 27th in passing attempts and 26th in passing yards per game.</p> <p>Jonathan Taylor has been a workhorse for the Colts, carrying the ball 32 times for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 17. Joe Flacco threw for 330 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, while Alec Pierce led the team with 6 catches for 122 yards.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Colts' defense struggled to generate pressure, as they failed to record a sack and had a negative QB hit differential of -3. The Colts gave up 309 passing yards to the Giants, with New York completing 73.9% of their passes and connecting on four touchdown passes. Overall, the Colts allowed 45 points and 389 total yards in a 45-33 loss, with the Giants averaging 13.4 yards per passing attempt.<p></p>On third downs, the Colts allowed the Giants to convert on 53.8% of their chances, and despite holding the Giants to 2.7 yards per attempt on the ground, the passing game was very effective against them.</p>

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We’ve got a good NBA doubleheader on Monday as the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets play Game 2 in the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs and the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns square off in Game 1 of their series.

Let’s take a look at the early game between the Bucks and Nets, which seems to have taken on a different feel after James Harden left Game 1 with a hamstring injury. The line has been adjusted down with Harden’s absence, as the Nets are now -1.5 with a total of 234 at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></strong>.

The line for Game 1 was Nets -3.5 and 239.5, so we’ve seen both a side adjustment and a total adjustment. Brooklyn was as high as -4.5 prior to Game 1, but the line did settle 3.5 at tip-off.
<h2><strong><u>Milwaukee Bucks</u></strong></h2>
The Bucks were not sharp in Game 1. After a four-game sweep of the Miami Heat in the first round, Milwaukee went from May 29 to June 5 without playing a game and it showed. Milwaukee came out fast and led by two at the end of the first quarter, but got outscored the rest of the way, including 52-46 in the second half. Milwaukee was outscored by 12 after the halftime intermission as Brooklyn adjusted and regrouped and the Bucks did not.

At least it was a really promising start to the series for Giannis Antetokounmpo. After a couple of lackluster games in Miami with just 37 points on 14-of-30 from the floor, Giannis dropped 34 points on 16-of-24 shooting against the Nets in the first game. He was held off of the stat sheet on the offensive glass, but did pull down 11 rebounds.

Unfortunately for the Bucks, Brook Lopez was the only member of the supporting cast to have a good game. He had 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting in 27:32 on the floor. That was a lot stronger than Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton, who had 30 points, but on 13-of-42 shooting. The Bucks were only 6-of-30 from three-point range and those two were 2-of-12 themselves.

It’s a lot like what we saw in Game 1 against Miami from the Bucks. That, too, was an awful performance from three-point range. The difference is that Milwaukee found a way to win that game anyway. They did not in this series.
<h2><strong><u>Brooklyn Nets</u></strong></h2>
James Harden played all of 43 seconds for the Nets in Game 1. Everybody had to pick up the slack and a lot of guys did. The other four in the starting lineup combined for 91 points and everybody chipped in offensively with at least 18 points. Kevin Durant led the way with 29 and Kyrie Irving had 25.

The Nets were 15-of-40 from three, so they outscored Milwaukee 45-18 from beyond the arc. That was a major key to the series coming in, as Milwaukee had the second-worst 3P% defense in the NBA during the regular season. The Nets didn’t take full advantage, as the Harden injury hurt in that department, but they still badly outscored Milwaukee in that area. That was even with a 4-of-15 performance combined from Kyrie and KD.

Brooklyn only had six offensive rebounds to 15 for the Bucks, but the big disparity with three-pointers was more than enough to make up for it. The Nets got some good contributions from the bench, as the all-hands-on-deck approach happened to work out. Mike James was especially good with 12 points and seven rebounds.

The Nets did have to use their four starts a lot. Every starter played at least 34 minutes. The Bucks spread the playing time out a bit with the layoff. We’ll see if that has any impact in Game 2 or any impact in the series as we move forward.
<h2><strong><u>Bucks vs. Nets Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
The Bucks were just 20% from three in Game 1. They were 5-of-31 for 16.1% in Game 1 against the Heat. They adjusted and played better in Game 2, though Miami was a much less formidable opponent than the Nets. Still, Milwaukee had a really rough game, as the supporting cast around Giannis played poorly. Brooklyn now goes from adjusting on the fly to having a plan of attack for the Harden injury and sometimes it’s better to just go off-the-cuff and make everybody do a little bit more.

I think the Bucks can and will bounce back in Game 2.

<strong>Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +1.5</strong>

Bucks vs. Nets Game 2 Free Pick & Prediction - 06/07/21

<p>UFC in the APEX is back again this weekend following a historic UFC 289 event in Vancouver, Canada, last week. This weekend we get a great matchup of two top-5 middleweights, Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier.</p>



<p>Both Vettori and Cannonier have had their shot at the title, but Adesanya proved to be too much for their level of fighting, and it was clear. So it’s an interesting dynamic for this fight when both of them are in, what seems to be, a limbo between fighting contenders and earning a title fight.</p>



<p>If you are an MMA fan, you know Vettori has an arguably delusional sense of confidence that he should have won both of those fights against Adesanya. Cannonier knows he struggled against him, and his mindset might have shifted to just wanted to win fights and make money for his family. </p>



<p>Let’s break down this main event fight, and find the best bets for multiple fights on this UFC Fight Night card.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-main-event-marvin-vettori-vs-jared-cannonier">Main Event - Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier</h2>



<p>On paper, this fight should be an awesome experience for MMA fans all over the world. Unfortunately, we think that it will be a slightly boring viewing experience. Both of these guys are very tactical in their fighting abilities. </p>



<p>Vettori will gladly get in a 25-minute chess match of a fight with someone just to come out with the ‘W’ in the winning column. Cannonier seems like he struggles with turning on the offense when he isn’t comfortable in the cage.</p>



<p>The betting favorite for this main event is Vettori at -115, basically being a pick ‘em line with Cannonier’s -105 odds. This honestly should be a pick ‘em odds fight because these two are very evenly matched.</p>



<p>The best thing about an evenly-matched MMA fight is that the odds won’t sway you one way or the other. Both fighters have value and are worthy of a pick.</p>



<p>On the technical side of things, Cannonier is a better striker and more dangerous in the kickboxing range. Vettori will probably have issues finding his range between spamming his low kicks and then closing the distance for a level change.</p>



<p>Our best bet for this main event bout is the -105 ML for Cannonier. He has more ability to hurt Vettori, maybe to the body from kicks, and will have a good gameplan after studying Vettori’s very vanilla-like style.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-co-main-event-arman-tsarukyan-vs-joaquim-silva">Co-Main Event - Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joaquim Silva</h2>



<p>This co-main event is very surprising when looking at it on paper. Yeah, Tsarukyan is a very high-level fighter and one of the best prospects in the UFC, but Silva is no slouch.&nbsp;</p>



<p>BetOnline has Silva as the +700 underdog and that might be too crazy to pass up on. If you are a fan of MMA, how many times have you seen something unpredictable happen in the octagon? Just about every single event.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With no value in a pick for Tsarukyan, we think it’s more than justifiable to lay some money down on a +700 Silva pick in this one. They have 4-ounce gloves and it only takes one clean shot to change the game plan that Tsarukyan had for this fight.</p>



<p>If you can’t bet against Tsarukyan this weekend, go for the fight going the distance at +250 or Tsarukyan winning by decision at +315.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sleeper-pick">Sleeper Pick</h2>



<p>The BANGTHEBOOK sleeper pick of the weekend is Zhalgas Zhumagulov to win inside the distance at +375.</p>



<p>This kid has came out of retirement after giving up on MMA because of multiple awful judges’ decisions in the UFC. He has been robbed of half his money multiple times because of bad judging on fights he clearly should have won on the scorecards.</p>



<p>What better reason to prove a point and finish the fight before letting it get into the judges’ hands?</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Tribe and Cougars face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Cougars are hosting the game at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 151 points, and Charleston is favored by -17 vs. William & Mary in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: William & Mary Tribe +17</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Charleston winning straight-up, we like William & Mary at +17.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will William & Mary Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>William & Mary enters this game with a record of 8-18 and they have lost five straight games. In conference play, they are 3-10 compared to 5-8 in non-conference action. On the road, they are 2-10 this season and their average scoring margin is -8.9.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Tribe have gone 2-16 this season. In their last game, they lost to Towson by a score of 61-52. Over their last 10 road games, they have a record of 2-8 and their average scoring margin sits at -8.9.</p><p>William & Mary has an ATS record of 11-13 this season. On the road, they are 6-6 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Tribe are 7-11 vs. the spread this year. In their last three road games, they have gone 3-0 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151 is higher than the average over/under line in William & Mary's games this season (143.1). So far, 16 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 124 points and their over/under record during this span is 0-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the William & Mary offense ended with 52 points against Towson. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 30.3% and made 6 threes. On the offensive front, the Tribe have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, ranking 353rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 334th in terms of percentage and 61st in three-pointers made.</p><p>In terms of defense, William & Mary is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.3 points per game. The William & Mary defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 61 points and allowed Towson to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Will the Cougars Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Charleston enters tonight's game as 17-point favorites, and they have been the favorite in 20 of their 26 games this season. They have gone 15-5 in those games, including their most recent win, a 77-73 victory over Northeastern.</p>

<p>At home, the Cougars are 9-2 this season, and they have gone 8-2 in their last ten games at home. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +8.5 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Charleston has gone 8-11-1 vs. the spread. Their home ATS record is 6-5 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151 for Charleston's game against William & Mary is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (152.5). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 146 points compared to their season average of 155.4 points per game.</p><p>The Cougars' offense finished with 77 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 80.8 points per contest. The Charleston offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 31.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 32% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>The Cougars' defense is presently ranked 242nd nationally, allowing an average of 74.6 points per contest. The Charleston defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed Northeastern to connect on 10 threes.</p>

William & Mary Tribe vs Charleston Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 2/19/24

<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Devils being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Devils will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>The Devils should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Kraken Pull Off a Win at Newark?</h3><p>With a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken are now 13-13-1 this season. The total was set at 6 goals, but both teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Bruins scored their first goal at 3:23, and added another at 9:57. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to score.</p><p>Seattle's offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but failed to find the back of the net. They also had 19 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Seattle was held scoreless in all three periods, and no player recorded an assist. The Kraken were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Seattle's defense got off to a rough start, giving up two early goals in the first period. However, they tightened up afterward, not allowing another goal for the rest of the game. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Does New Jersey Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>New Jersey’s record fell to 17-9-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Devils allowed three goals.</p> 

<p>Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. New Jersey, favored on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils fired 22 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net. They struggled with giveaways, recording 19 in the game.</p> <p>After a scoreless first two periods, the Devils were unable to generate any offense in the third. They finished with no goals, including on the power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils kept the game scoreless through two periods, but they allowed three goals in the 3rd, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Devils' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24

<p>Justin Verlander will get the start for the Astros (90-72, 39-42 home) as they host the Rangers (90-72, 40-41 away) at Minute Maid Park. The Rangers will give the starting nod to Jordan Montgomery. Check out my prediction for game one of this AL West matchup between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros -141</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:15 ET on Sunday, October 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>The Astros have been playing well of late, rattling off four contests.</li><li>So far this year, the Astros lead the season series against the Rangers 9-4.</li><li>Justin Verlander has done a good job at avoiding the long-ball of late, having not given up a home-run in each of his past four starts.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL WEST</h3><p>Overall, the Rangers have a record of 90-72 which has them 1st in the AL West. Texas has rattled off two straight series victories and have an overall series record of 31-19-2. This season, Texas is 50-31 at home and 40-41 on the road.</p><p><p>Jordan Montgomery will take the mound for the Rangers with an overall record of 10-11. The lefty has made 34 appearances this season, boasting an ERA of 3.20 and a K/9 of 7.92. His FIP is 3.56, while his OBP stands at .288.</p></p><p>In his latest outing versus the Orioles, Jordan Montgomery allowed five runs on nine hits over four innings of work. Although he did not factor into the decision, the Rangers still emerged victorious in an 11-8 slugfest.</p><p>The Rangers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 5 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 3rd in slugging percentage. Overall, Texas is averaging 5.4 runs per game (3rd).</p><p>Over the Rangers' past ten games, Adolis García has been a force at the plate, leading the team with two home runs and bringing his season total to an impressive 39. García's batting average for the year is currently .245.</p><h3>WILL THE HOUSTON ASTROS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Astros have an overall record of 90-72, placing them 2nd in the AL West. Against other AL West opponents, they are 32-20 along with going 39-42 and 51-30 at home and on the road, respectively. So far, they have played a total of 51 series, going 27-19-5.</p><p><p>The Astros will turn to starter Justin Verlander, who has compiled a 13-8 record in 28 appearances. His ERA is 3.22, with a K/9 of 7.98, and he has posted a FIP of 3.85 and an OBP of .277 so far this season.</p></p><p>The Houston Astros were victorious in Justin Verlander's last start, defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-4. The veteran right-hander pitched six innings of shutout ball, surrendering only four hits and notching a win in the process.</p><p>During their last ten games, Houston is the 16th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .242 and are averaging 4 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Astros are hitting .259 with an OBP of .331 while averaging 5.1 runs per contest. This figure puts them 5th in the league.</p><p>The Astros' offense has been led this season by Kyle Tucker, who has a .284 batting average and 112 RBIs. He's also hit 29 home runs, providing a major boost to the team's offensive production.</p>

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<p>Gambling in the United States has become increasingly popular ever since the Supreme Court abolished PASPA in 1992. In 2021, Americans spent around $52.7 billion on gambling. Each of the four major American professional sports leagues (MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL) and the MMA (Ultimate Fighting Championship) have official sportsbook operators. Furthermore, Maryland has recently allowed gambling, which may imply that the state has reached a breaking point. Everything points to the fact that the<a href="https://www.betmaryland.com/"> Maryland online gambling industry still has a long way to go</a>.</p>



<p>Fans who have been waiting for live entertainment to come back to their former and exciting selves may finally get their wish in 2022, thanks to the massive investment in brand-new stadiums, racing tracks, and theaters in Maryland. A month ago, the state's lottery revealed that gambling had brought in a historic $1.5 billion over the previous fiscal year. Gambling, daily fantasy sports betting, and the state's six casinos contributed to the new record. The lottery reported that its earnings for the most recent fiscal year were $120 million more than the previous fiscal year's. A Maryland fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends the following June 30.</p>



<p>More money was brought into the state than at any time before by the lottery and casinos. The lottery made a total of $673.7 million in revenue. An estimated $832,3 million came from the gaming industry. In 2021, the state's share of lottery revenues reached a new high, breaking the previous year's total by $6.9 million. A total of nearly $2.67 billion was earned in revenue, a rise of $51.5 million over the previous high achieved in 2020. Scratch-off tickets are largely responsible for the recent expansion of the lottery.</p>



<p>The record-breaking sum of $832.3 million earned from casinos represents a rise of $108.9 million from the previous fiscal year. The $611.6 million allocated to the Education Trust Fund is the largest sum ever put aside for this purpose. Only over $2 billion was made from gamblers, an increase of nearly $242 million over 2021's record-breaking $1.88 billion. Lottery and casino earnings of $1.5 billion were above the previous fiscal year's total of $1.39 billion.</p>



<p>Another $5.6 million was collected in Maryland with the launch of gambling and sports betting Bets worth a total of $174.8 million were given to charities and nonprofits in Maryland. The Blueprint for <a href="https://www.fcps.org/blueprint#:~:text=The%20Blueprint%20for%20Maryland's%20Future%20is%20a%20multi%2Dbillion%20dollar,into%20a%20world%2Dclass%20model.">Maryland's Future Fund</a>, which helps pay for public schools, received $3 million. fantasy contests. The month of December saw the debut of five retail sportsbooks in the state of Maryland. Bets worth a total of $174.8 million were given to charities and nonprofits in Maryland. The Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund, which helps pay for public schools, received $3 million.</p>



<p>It is anticipated that more brick-and-mortar and virtual sportsbooks will launch in 2022. When the gambling program is fully up and running, it should bring in about $30 million a year to help public schools.</p>



<p>After sales, income, and corporate taxes,<a href="https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/25ind/html/50lot.html"> the Maryland Lottery and Gaming</a> is the state's fourth-largest revenue generator.&nbsp; Maryland uses the revenue generated by the sale of lottery tickets to support a variety of important public services, including those related to education, public welfare, and environmental protection. The state invests the money it makes from the casinos towards the educational system. Communities hosting casinos, the sports betting sector in the state, and small and women-owned companies all get a cut of the casino's profits. Funds from sports betting and fantasy leagues are also used to support academic initiatives.</p>



<h2>Squeezing Out the Competition</h2>



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<p>Opponents of casinos often raise concerns that they will negatively impact other markets. One term for this phenomenon is "industry fragmentation." Truth be told, every new company that seeks to compete with established companies will inevitably follow suit. This occurs naturally in market economies. Existing businesses have a valid gripe: competition is never welcoming. Yet, ultimately, a new casino gives customers more variety. Customers won't spend money at casinos if they don't have fun there.</p>



<p>The effects of casinos have been studied in various ways by policymakers throughout the nation. While some states, like Maryland, have commissioned extensive studies, others have moved on without a lot in the way of data to support their policies. Casinos have many different effects on the areas where they are located, some of which are good and some of which are bad. However, even the most passionate supporters and critics of the industry are likely to downplay the importance of these effects.</p>



<h2 id="h-concluding-thoughts">Concluding Thoughts</h2>



<p>While there are some positive economic effects from casinos and other types of legalized gambling, the potentially detrimental community effects have largely been reduced over the last 30 years as gambling has become more prevalent throughout the United States. Historically, states that allowed commercial casinos also saw an increase in tourism as gaming became more of a localized monopoly. As more people have access to gambling options and many are planning to regulate gambling, the development of commercial casinos is likely to boost economic growth.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN. North Carolina come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -8 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 157 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +8</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina is 19-5 on the season and 11-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. On the road, the Tar Heels have gone 7-3, and their average scoring margin is +5.2 points per game.</p>

<p>They are coming off a 75-72 win over Miami (FL), and over their last 10 road games, they have gone 7-3.</p><p>North Carolina has an overall ATS record of 14-10 this season, and they are 6-4 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels have gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for North Carolina games is 12-12. Today's over/under line of 157 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (154). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 159 points.</p><p>In their latest game, North Carolina offense put up 75 points against Miami (FL). They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40.7% and made 11 threes. On the offensive front, the Tar Heels have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 205th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 143rd in terms of percentage and 141st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the North Carolina defense is giving up an average of 70.4 points per contest. North Carolina's three-point defense is currently 120th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.4% of their shots vs. North Carolina.</p><h3>Can the Orange Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Clemson, the Orange's overall record stands at 15-9. They have gone 6-7 in ACC play compared to their 9-2 non-conference record. Syracuse has gone 12-3 at home this season, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2.</p>

<p>On the year, the Orange have been the underdog in 10 games, going just 2-8. As the underdog, their average scoring margin is -6.6 points per game. So far, Syracuse has been the underdog in 10 games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Syracuse has gone just 2-8 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 6-9. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Orange are only 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 157 is higher than the season average over/under line in Syracuse games (150.9) and their over/under record is 12-12. So far, 19 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 166 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 75.6 points per game, Syracuse struggled in their previous game. Against Clemson, the Orange scored 68 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 39.1%. The top scorer for the Orange was Chris Bell with 16 points, while J.J. Starling also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Syracuse defense is giving up an average of 74.5 points per contest. Syracuse's three-point defense is currently 160th in the country at 7.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.3% of their shots vs. Syracuse.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Wildcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Davidson is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Saint Joseph's.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Davidson Wildcats -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Davidson 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 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hawks Find a Way to Win in Davidson?</h3><h3>Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Joseph's fell to 11-7 on the season after a 78-69 home loss to VCU on Friday. The Hawks entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 147, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Saint Joseph's trailed 38-32 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 40.</p><p>Saint Joseph's struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 36 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.9%, and they managed 12 offensive rebounds, with only 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Xzayvier Brown led the Hawks with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 46.7% from the field and 42.9% from three. Jack Clark added 18 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes, while Rasheer Fleming contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Saint Joseph's allowing 78 points, they held their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field. The Hawks gave up 16 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 44% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks' defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 36 attempts, just 22% shooting. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, hitting 72%.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Davidson’s record dropped to 11-6 after a 92-90 road loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Davidson trailed 50-47 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 182 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Davidson's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 56.9% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in part to their 69.7% shooting on two-point attempts and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes.</p> <p>Reed Bailey was a standout, recording a double-double with 30 points and 11 assists, while Bobby Durkin added 28 points, connecting on 6 of 10 threes. Sebastian Thomas also contributed 22 points and 10 assists, and Jaden House was efficient, shooting 72.7% from the field.</p><p>Davidson struggled defensively, giving up 92 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Wildcats couldn't contain the two-point shots, with the other team hitting 23 of 43 attempts, also at 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's defense allowed 13 threes on 24 attempts, a 54% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws. Davidson gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>