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Two of the most heavily-penalized clubs in the league, the Ottawa Senators and the Anaheim Ducks collide at the Honda Center. This cross-continent matchup will get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 10 and it will air live on Prime Ticket.
<h2>Ottawa Senators at Anaheim Ducks Odds</h2>
Anaheim (-140) is currently favored over Ottawa (+120), and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at an even 6 goals. The line for betting the total stands at -120 over, +100 under.

Anaheim is 28-41 straight up (SU) and has punished moneyline bettors to the tune of -9.2 units so far. That early-season winning percentage hasn't moved much from what the team managed during the 2018-19 season (35-47). Through 69 regular season contests, 37 of the team's games have gone over the total, while 31 have gone under and just one has pushed. The team is 15-19 SU at home this year.

The Ducks have converted on just 13.7 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that's ranked 32nd overall in the NHL. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 29th overall, and they've successfully killed off 76.2 percent of all penalties.

The Ducks, as a collective unit, have been penalized 4.0 times per game overall this season, and 3.3 per game over their last ten outings. The team has had to kill penalties for just 7.5 minutes per game over their last 10 matchups, overall.

Averaging 27.5 saves per game with a .904 save percentage, John Gibson (20 wins, 31 losses, and five OT losses) has been the top goalkeeper for Anaheim this year. If Anaheim decides to give him a breather, however, the team may turn to Ryan Miller (9-13-13 record, .904 save percentage, 3.16 goals against average).

Ryan Getzlaf and Rickard Rakell will each spearhead the attack for the Ducks. Getzlaf (42 points) has tallied 13 goals and 29 assists and has recorded multiple points on eight different occasions this year. Rakell has 14 goals and 26 assists to his credit and has recorded a point in 29 contests.

On the visiting bench, Ottawa is 25-44 straight up (SU) and has lost 11.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. A total of 37 of its outings have gone over the total, while 31 have gone under the total and just one has pushed. As the visiting team, the Senators are 7-25 SU.

The Senators have converted on just 14.8 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that's ranked 30th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 26th overall and it's successfully killed off 77.0 percent of all penalties.

Ottawa's players have been called for penalties 3.9 times per game this season, and 3.2 per game over their last five on the road. The team has been forced to kill penalties just 7.4 minutes per game over their last five outings.

Craig Anderson (26.7 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for Ottawa. Anderson has 11 wins, 22 losses, and two OT losses to his credit, while registering a .901 save percentage and 3.26 goals against average this year.

For the visiting Senators, much of the offense will be facilitated by Connor Brown (16 goals, 26 assists) and Brady Tkachuk (20 goals, 21 assists).
<h3>Ottawa Senators vs. Anaheim Ducks Free Picks</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free NHL Tip:</a> SU Winner – Senators, O/U – Over
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Power-play opportunities could prove to be even more critical than usual in tonight's matchup. The Senators are 8-17 in games where they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 16-21 when they're in the penalty box for fewer than 10 minutes, in total. The Ducks are 7-16 when the team serves fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 14-23 in games where they're in the box for less than 10 minutes.

Ottawa is 1-5 in games decided by a shootout this season while Anaheim is 5-1 in shootouts.

The game went over the total in three of the past five matchups for each of these teams.

Ottawa is ranked 19th this season with 10.6 giveaways per game. That figure has trended down, however, as the team's averaged 9.7 giveaways over its last 10 games and 9.2 giveaways over its last five.

Anaheim skaters have averaged 10.4 giveaways over its last five home games, right in line with its season average of 10.2 giveaways per game (ranked 18th in the league).

This game features a couple of the tougher teams in the league. Ottawa skaters have accounted for the league's third-most hits per game (27.9) and the Ducks have registered the 10th-most (22.5).

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Ottawa Senators at Anaheim Ducks Free Pick 3/10/20

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Lions game? Catch the action at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and North Alabama is favored by -9.5 at home against Charleston Southern.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</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 Charleston Southern Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Charleston Southern’s season struggles continued with an 82-63 loss to South Carolina State on Monday, dropping their record to 2-9. The Buccaneers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 145, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Charleston Southern fell behind early, trailing 42-28 at halftime. They managed 35 points in the second half but allowed 40, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense put up 63 points in their last game, with a field goal percentage of 45.8% (22/48). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 16 attempts for a 12.5% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.9%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Buccaneers shot 62.5% (20/32), and they connected on 58.6% of their free throws (17/29). Drayton Jones led the way with 34 points, shooting 76.5% (13/17) and adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Taje' Kelly contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Reis Jones added 15 points and 7 boards, hitting 7 of 8 shots (87.5%).</p><p>Despite Charleston Southern's struggles on defense, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point success. The Buccaneers held them to just 2 made threes on 20 attempts, a 10% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Charleston Southern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 of their attempts, shooting 72%. The Buccaneers also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Lions Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Alabama improved to 5-4 on the season with a 74-67 win over East Carolina on Wednesday. The Lions were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>North Alabama led 36-22 at halftime, but East Carolina made a push in the second half, outscoring the Lions 45-38. The total points for the game ended at 141, just over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>North Alabama's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 9 of 24 attempts, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Jacari Lane led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while C.J. Walker added 18 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Taye Fields contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, also dishing out 8 assists.</p><p>North Alabama's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 41% shooting from the field. They gave up 55% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent hitting 20 of 36 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Alabama limited the damage, allowing just 5 threes on 24 attempts (20%). They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 (63%). North Alabama allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs North Alabama Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

The Tampa Bay Rays are taking on the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card Elimination Game. The first pitch will be fired off at 8:09 p.m. ET and this winner-take-all matchup will be nationally televised on ESPN.
<h2>Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics Odds</h2>
Tampa Bay (+120) is entering this game as the underdog against Oakland (-130) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this one at 8 runs (-110 for the under and -110 for the over). There's a runline of Rays +1.5 (-175) and Athletics -1.5 (+155) for this matchup.

In the regular season, the Athletics are 97-65 straight up (SU) and 89-73 against the spread (ATS). The team has gained 22.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 12.3 units ATS. Oakland has covered the spread just once in its last seven games and the total has gone under in six of those seven. The Rays have gone 96-66 SU this year and are 82-80 ATS. They've lost 0.5 units for moneyline gamblers and 8.8 units ATS. Tampa Bay is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the under has cashed in four of those seven.

Oakland games have had an over/under record of 72-85-5 in 2019. The Rays have an over/under record of 79-75-8.

Right-hander Charlie Morton is projected to start for the visiting Rays. Morton (16-6, 3.05 ERA) has racked up 240 strikeouts in 194.2 innings so far. He's 1-0 with 13 strikeouts and a 0.68 ERA against Oakland this year (two starts).

The Athletics are sending lefty Sean Manaea (4-0, 1.21 ERA) to the mound. Manaea has 30 punchouts and seven walks as well as a WHIP of 0.78. Manaea hasn't faced the Rays yet this year and only made one start against them in 2018 (0-1, 7.20 ERA and three strikeouts across five innings).

As a unit, Oakland’s pitching staff has allowed 4.2 runs per game overall this season. The club's starters have a 4.02 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.89 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.4 K/9.

The Oakland hitters have put up 5.2 runs per outing, including 3.7 per game over its last 10 games and 2.2 per game over their last five. The team has hit .207/.309/.348 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.

Shortstop Marcus Semien and third baseman Matt Chapman have led the Athletics' batters this year. Semien is hitting .285/.369/.522 with 33 home runs, 92 RBIs and 123 runs scored, and Chapman's line is .249/.342/.506 with 36 homers, 91 RBIs and 102 runs.

In the visiting dugout, Tampa Bay’s pitchers have allowed 4.0 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.64 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 10.20 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.71, along with a K/9 of 9.62.

The Rays offense has slashed .254/.327/.431 on its way to 4.7 runs scored per game this year, including 4.5 runs per game over the team's last 10 games and 3.2 per game over the team's last five outings (3-2 SU).

Tampa Bay’s hitters have been paced by Tommy Pham and Austin Meadows. Pham is hitting .273/.369/.450 with 21 home runs, 68 RBIs, 77 runs and 25 stolen bases, while Meadows is hitting .291/.364/.558 with 33 homers, 89 RBIs and 83 runs scored.

The Rays have lost 4.7 units and are 30-27 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has hit in 25 of those games, compared to 29 that've gone under against left-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Athletics have netted 3.6 units and are 59-54 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over's hit in 51 of those games, as opposed to 59 that've gone under.
<h3>Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Athletics, ATS Winner – Rays, O/U – OVER
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Tampa Bay has logged 15 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Oakland has 11 XBH over its last five.

The Rays have an OPS of .758 this season, including an OPS of .754 against left-handed pitchers. The Athletics' OPS sits at .777 overall and .815 against lefties.

Tampa Bay has recorded 21.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 18.4 over its last five.

The Rays have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The Athletics have hit 11 over their last 10.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics Free Pick 10/02/19

<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Billikens and Dukes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes are hosting the game at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149 points, and Duquesne is favored by -8.5 to win at home against Saint Louis.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Even though we have Duquesne winning straight-up, we like Saint Louis at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Billikens Find a Way to Win in Pittsburgh?</h3><p>After a 95-85 loss to VCU, Saint Louis will look to snap a two-game losing streak. The Billikens have gone just 2-8 on the road this season, and they are 4-13 as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, Saint Louis is 9-16, including a 2-10 record in Atlantic 10 play. They have gone 7-6 in non-conference action.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Saint Louis has gone 8-9 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-5 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Saint Louis games is 14-9-1. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 147.6 points. Today's over/under line of 149 is higher than that average. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 179 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-4-1.</p><p>Saint Louis recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 85 points against VCU. This output exceeded their season average of 74 points per game. The top scorer for the Billikens was Sincere Parker with 30 points, while Terrence Hargrove Jr. also added 18 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Saint Louis defense is giving up an average of 78.3 points per contest. Against VCU in their most recent game, the Saint Louis defense gave up a total of 95 points while allowing VCU to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Is It the Dukes Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Duquesne has been much better than on the road, going 11-4 compared to 3-6. Their average scoring margin at home is +5.1, compared to -3.0 on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Dukes have been favored in 17 of their 25 games, going 12-5 in those contests. They are 15-10 overall and 5-7 in Atlantic 10 play.</p><p>When looking at Duquesne's ATS record this season, they are currently 10-14. At home, their ATS mark is 6-9. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dukes have gone 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, Duquesne is 1-2 ATS.</p><p>On the season, Duquesne games have an over/under record of 7-16-1 and today's line of 149 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (144). This year, 18 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and the average scoring total in those contests is 132 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Duquesne offense put up just 66 points vs. the Saint Joseph's Hawks. Overall, they are now averaging 71.4 points per game which is 290th in the country. The Duquesne offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 23.2 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 33% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At this time, the Dukes' defense is positioned 69th in the country, permitting 67.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.2 threes per game vs. Saint Louis. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.3%.</p>

Saint Louis Billikens vs Duquesne Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction 2/20/24

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