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<p>The Hornets and Rattlers are set to face off at 8:30 ET on None. The Rattlers will host the game at Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, AL. In this Southwestern Athletic matchup, Alabama State is favored by -8 vs. Florida A&M. The over/under for the game is 137.5 points.</p><h3>ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +8</p><p>This game will be played at Dunn-Oliver Acadome at 8:30 ET on Monday, February 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Rattlers.</li><li>Not only will Florida A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Alabama State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Alabama State will be looking to snap their two-game losing streak when they take on Florida A&M. So far this season, the Hornets have gone 10-11, including a 4-3 record in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. As the favorite, Alabama State has gone 4-1.</p>

<p>For the year, Alabama State has gone 4-8 on the road, and their average scoring margin on the road is -7.8. In their last game, the Hornets lost to Bethune-Cookman by a score of 79-68. Over their last 10 games away from home, Alabama State has gone 5-5.</p><p>Alabama State has been one of the best teams in the country vs. the spread this season, going 12-5. Their road ATS mark is an impressive 11-1, and they have gone 8-1 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. However, their record vs. the spread when favored is only 3-2, and they are just 4-6 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Alabama State's over/under record this season is 7-10 and today's over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (146.6). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points.</p><p>The Hornets' offense wrapped up their last game with 68 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 70.1 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Hornets have a season-long field goal percentage of 38%, ranking 399th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 383rd in terms of percentage and 230th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Alabama State defense is giving up an average of 70.0 points per contest. Alabama State's three-point defense is currently 110th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.0% of their shots vs. Alabama State.</p><h3>Can Florida A&M Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Florida A&M comes into this game with a 4-15 record, including a 2-6 mark in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. At home, the Rattlers have gone just 1-4 this season, and they are 2-14 as underdogs.</p>

<p>Most recently, Florida A&M lost to Alabama A&M by a score of 73-61. Over their last 10 games at home, the Rattlers are 2-8, and they are 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>Florida A&M's ATS record this season is 7-10 and they are 2-3 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rattlers have gone 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida A&M's over/under record this season is 8-9 and today's line of 137.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games (147.6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and over their last five games, the OU record is 3-2. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Florida A&M offense ended with 61 points against Alabama A&M. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 40% and made 4 threes. On the offensive front, the Rattlers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 276th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 121st in terms of percentage and 271st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Florida A&M defense is giving up an average of 82.1 points per contest. Against Alabama A&M in their most recent game, the Florida A&M defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing Alabama A&M to hit 43% of their shots.</p>

Alabama State Hornets vs Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/24

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<p>The college basketball betting action goes on with the loaded Wednesday card, so we’re taking a closer look at the Atlantic Coast Conference battle from Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Center to get you the best Duke vs. Wake Forest betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, the Blue Devils are 5-point road favorites with a total of 151.0 points. Duke has won 13 of its previous 14 meetings with the Demon Deacons, while their last four dates have gone over the total.</p>



<h2>The Blue Devils hope to get back on the winning track  </h2>



<p>The Duke Blue Devils fell to 12-2 straight up and 7-4-3 ATS following a 76-74 home loss to the Miami Hurricanes this past Saturday. Playing as a huge 15-point favorite, Duke put an end to its five-game winning streak while failing to cover for the second outing in a row.</p>



<p>The Blue Devils failed to cope with the Canes’ dynamic backcourt. Paolo Banchero had 20 points and seven rebounds, while Wendell Moore Jr. added 12 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, but this duo combined for nine turnovers. Duke turned the ball over 17 times and went only 6-for-21 from beyond the 3-point line.</p>



<p>Mike Krzyzewski’s boys are No. 13 in both NCAA NET Rankings and KenPom rankings. They are scoring 116.4 points per 100 possessions (14<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 48.5% shooting from the field (25<sup>th</sup>) and 36.0% from beyond the arc (79<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The Demon Deacons eye their third consecutive victory</h2>



<p>The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (13-3; 8-7-1 ATS) are coming off a 77-74 overtime victory to the Syracuse Orange this past Saturday. They failed to cover a 4-point spread in front of the home fans, but the Demon Deacons can be happy, as they overcame an 8-point second-half deficit.</p>



<p>Alondes Williams led the way for Wake Forest with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. He went 9-of-15 from the field and 3-of-6 from downtown. Williams has been outstanding so far this term, averaging 20.4 points, 6.7 boards, and 5.1 dimes a night.</p>



<p>Wake Forest is No. 47 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 53 in the latest KenPom rankings. The Demon Deacons are scoring 110.2 points per 100 possessions (53<sup>rd</sup> in the nation) on 47.8% shooting from the field (35<sup>th</sup>) and 33.1% from deep (212<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Duke:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-2 ATS in the last six games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Wake Forest:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4-1 ATS in the last six games overall</li><li>3-8-1 ATS in the last 12 games against the ACC</li><li>2-6-1 ATS in the last nine outings as underdogs&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-duke-vs-wake-forest-pick">Duke vs. Wake Forest Pick</h2>



<p>On paper, the Blue Devils are a better team than Wake Forest. Duke ranks 23<sup>rd</sup> in the country in defensive efficiency (93.0 points allowed per 100 possessions), while the Demon Deacons are 65<sup>th</sup> (97.4). The Blue Devils have covered in five of their last eight meetings with Wake Forest, so I’m backing them to extend their dominance in this matchup.</p>



<p>Paolo Banchero and Wendell Moore Jr. should dominate Wake Forest’s frontcourt. On the other side, Alondes Williams will be under huge pressure for all 48 minutes. Jake Laravia (14.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG) will try to help, but the Blue Devils will win should they slow down the Demon Deacons’ best player. Wake Forest will struggle to cope with Banchero and Moore.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Duke -5.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The under is 3-1 in Duke’s last four showings and 5-2 in Wake Forest’s previous seven games overall. On the other hand, the over is 4-0 in their last four H2H duels, and I would follow this betting trend, as both teams prefer to play at a fast pace.</p>



<p>The Blue Devils average 70.6 possessions per 40 minutes (81<sup>st</sup> in the nation), while the Demon Deacons register 70.4 (84<sup>th</sup>). Both sides will look to push the ball in transition whenever they can.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 150.0 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Duke vs. Wake Forest Odds, Pick, Prediction 1/12/22

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Sabres. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Sabres are expected to take down the Blues by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>The Sabres should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Blues Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>St. Louis improved to 7-9-0 with a 4-2 road win over the Maple Leafs. The Blues were underdogs on the puck line but covered with the victory. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit exactly that, resulting in a push.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Colton Parayko found the net twice in the Blues' 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, bringing his season total to three goals. He also added an assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the year. Jordan Kyrou scored his third goal of the season during the second period.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues scored three times in the second. They took 24 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. St. Louis had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal at 5:25 in the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless in the second, leading to a 4-2 win. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the Blues' defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Sabres Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Buffalo fell to 7-8-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres led 1-0 after the first period, but Detroit scored twice in the second to hand Buffalo the defeat.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and their lone goal came from Alex Tuch at 11:39 in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, coming on a shorthanded opportunity at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and didn’t register any assists in the game. Tuch led the team with 5 shots on goal.</p><p>Buffalo's defense started strong, allowing no goals in the first period, but they gave up two in the second, both on the power play. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Skyhawks and Colonials. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Colonials at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Robert Morris as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144 points.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Colonials.</li><li>Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Stonehill Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill's season opener against Providence ended in a 76-49 loss on Saturday. The Skyhawks, who were +24.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 139-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stonehill trailed 44-25 at halftime and managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. They'll need to regroup and improve on both ends of the court moving forward.</p><p>Stonehill's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 49 points on 32.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, with two-point shooting at 34.4% and three-point shooting at 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, they hit only 40.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 57.1% overall. Wesley Cardet Jr. and Amir Nesbitt each added 12 points, with Nesbitt also dishing out 5 assists. Stonehill managed just 6 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Stonehill's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, with 27 made field goals on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, as the opposing team hit 64% of their two-point shots, going 18/28.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stonehill's defense allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposition also went to the free-throw line 21 times, converting 13 of those for 61%. Stonehill gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Colonials Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris opened their season with an 81-77 road loss to Delaware on Thursday. The Colonials, who were +7 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-43 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 39.1%.</p> <p>Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 36% overall and 22.2% from three. Niels Lane added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 38 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Robert Morris held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 for 81%. The Colonials also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>The Green Bay Packers will visit Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara for the third straight season on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Over the previous three years, the Packers and 49ers have met each other four times, including the 2020 NFC Championship Game that saw the Niners dismantling Green Bay as 8-point home favorites, 37-20.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This time around, the 49ers opened as 3.5-point favorites on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>. The Packers are +160 moneyline dogs, while the totals sit at 49.5 points. Let’s see what’s the best Packers vs. 49ers betting pick for this Sunday Night Football along with the key stats and betting trends.</p>



<h2><strong>The Packers bounced back against the hapless Lions</strong></h2>



<p>The Green Bay Packers (1-1; 1-1 ATS) suffered a humiliating 38-3 loss at the New Orleans Saints in their opening game of the 2021 NFL season. In Week 2, all eyes were on Aaron Rodgers, and the reigning MVP tossed for 255 yards and four touchdowns, completing 22 of his 27 passing attempts.</p>



<p>The Packers trailed by three points at halftime, but they stepped up in the second half and shut down the Lions’ offense while tearing their D apart. Aaron Jones went bonkers for 115 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns, while Davante Adams had eight receptions for 121 yards.</p>



<p>Green Bay struggled to cope with the Lions’ offense in the first half, but since the break, the Packers have surrendered just 147 total yards while forcing a couple of turnovers. Back in Week 1, they allowed the Saints to carry the pigskin 39 times for 171 yards.</p>



<h2><strong>The 49ers continue to struggle with injuries&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>After a 41-33 victory at the Detroit Lions in Week 1, the San Francisco 49ers (2-0; 1-1 ATS) outlasted the Philadelphia Eagles 17-11 as 3-point road favorites last Sunday. However, they suffered a few injuries, finishing the game with one healthy running back in their backfield.</p>



<p>Raheem Mostert is done for the season after a knee injury in the opener. Last weekend, rookie RB Elijah Mitchell left in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury; JaMycal Hasty exited due to an ankle injury, while another rookie RB Trey Sermon suffered a scary head injury on his first carry on the day.</p>



<p>Jimmy Garoppolo led the way for the Niners in Philadelphia, running for five 1<sup>st</sup> downs and scoring on his own once. Garoppolo also threw for 189 yards and a TD, completing 22 of his 30 passing attempts. The Niners kept the ball in possession for nearly 35 minutes even though they gave up 151 rushing yards on 29 totes.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Green Bay:</strong></p>



<ul><li>8-2 ATS in the last ten games played in September</li><li>4-2 ATS in the last six road games as underdogs of 3.5 or fewer points&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>San Francisco:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-6 ATS in the last seven games as favorites</li><li>2-6 ATS in the last eight games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-green-bay-packers-vs-san-francisco-49ers-pick"><strong>Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers Pick</strong></h2>



<p>The 49ers are only 1-7 straight up and 2-6 ATS in their last eight outings at home. With so many injuries in their backfield, the Niners will have a tough time establishing their style of play despite all the problems among Green Bay’s defensive unit.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Hereof, I’m backing the visitors to cover a 3.5-point spread. The Niners’ D is a bit of a mystery after allowing a bunch of points at Detroit and holding the Eagles to just 11 on 328 total yards. They could easily struggle if Aaron Rodgers put on a show and the Packers start to run efficiently.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Green Bay Packers +3.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Both teams will have a huge motive, and I’m expecting to see a high-scoring affair. Last season, the Packers trounced the Niners in San Francisco 34-17, but the hosts missed their entire starting lineup due to a COVID-19. This time, the 49ers have different selection problems, but they should still have enough firepower to move the ball and score a few touchdowns against the Packers’ shaky defending.</p>



<p>On the other side, Green Bay will look to bounce back from its previous road clash when the Packers scored only three points. The over is 5-1 in Green Bay’s last six games overall, and it is 5-2 in the Packers’ previous seven road tilts against the Niners.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 49.5 points at -110</strong></p>

Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/26/21

The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-45) will be at home in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse when they challenge the Denver Nuggets (42-20). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7, 2020, and it can be seen on Altitude Sports &amp; Entertainmnt.
<h2>Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Odds Preview</h2>
In the Nuggets' last outing, they barely escaped the Charlotte Hornets, 114-112, but were not able to cover as 10-point favorites. With 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Denver's Nikola Jokic put together a good outing. Denver played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 25.0) and a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 11.6). For those same stats, Charlotte was 26.5 and 12.7, respectively. The two teams combined to score 226 points, which came in well over the projected point total of 208.5.

The Cavaliers are hoping to rebound after not being able to cover as 4-point underdogs in their 112-106 loss to the Boston Celtics in their last matchup. With 26 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, Cleveland's Kevin Love had a solid game. Boston did a great job of converting from the free throw line (21-26; 80.8 percent). Cleveland, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.1 (above their season average of 24.5). The two clubs combined to score 218 points, which was just over the O/U total of 215.

These two clubs have already met once this season. The two teams combined to score 214 points in that game, which was just under the projected point total of 216.5. The Cavaliers won 111-103, covering as 13-point underdogs. The Cavaliers' 27.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Nuggets, who had a rate of 20.4. Jokic had a double-double in the loss with 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Of Denver's 62 games, 32 have finished under the projected point total, while 34 of Cleveland's 62 games have finished over the projected point total. The Nuggets have the significant advantage straight up (SU) (42-20 vs. 17-45), but both teams have comparable against the spread (ATS) records. Denver is 27-29-6 ATS, while Cleveland is 27-32-3 ATS.

The offensive glass should be a solid edge for Cleveland in this contest. The Cavaliers currently rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (24.6 percent), while Denver ranks 19th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.0 percent). Furthermore, the Nuggets, who rank 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.183), will face off against the Cavaliers, who rank second in opponents' FTA rate (0.164).
<h3>Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/top-nba-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Pick:</a> SU Winner - Nuggets, ATS Winner - Nuggets, O/U - Over
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes:

The Nuggets rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (4.6) while the Cavaliers rank last (6.5).

Denver ranks fifth in second chance points per game (14.4) while Cleveland ranks 11th (13.6).

Denver ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (7.1) while Cleveland ranks 29th (9.3).

Denver ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (42.7) while Cleveland ranks sixth (43.0).

Denver is 13-14-3 ATS on the road with 15 overs and 15 unders.

At home, Cleveland is 12-20-2 ATS with 19 overs, 14 unders and 1 push.

In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Cleveland is 5-3 and Denver is 14-1.

The Cavaliers are 16-32 when they score over 100 points, while the Nuggets are 39-15.

The Cavaliers rank 20th in three pointers attempted per game (32.0) while the Nuggets rank 26th (30.1).

Denver ranks fifth in points in the paint per game (50.0) while Cleveland ranks last in points allowed in the paint per game (53.8).

The Nuggets rank fourth in assists per game (26.5) while the Cavaliers rank 29th in assists allowed per game (26.3).

The Nuggets rank 23rd in fast break points per game (11.5) while the Cavaliers rank 28th (10.5).

Denver ranks sixth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.1) while Cleveland ranks 28th (19.9).

Bettings Trends:

Cleveland is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders in its last five games.

Across its last five outings, Denver is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.

The Cavaliers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 8.3 for the season.

During their last five games, the Nuggets have scored an average of 113.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.2 points per game (7.6 above their season average).

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Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick 03/07/20

<p>Planning on watching today's Lumberjacks and Tigers game? Catch the action at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Pacific is favored by -6.5 against Northern Arizona in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Not only will Northern Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lumberjacks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Northern Arizona's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 90-64 on the road to Stanford on Tuesday. Entering the game as +18 underdogs, the Lumberjacks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 48-26 at halftime, Northern Arizona put up 38 points in the 2nd half but couldn't slow down Stanford, who scored 42 after the break. The combined points of 154 went over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>In their last game, Northern Arizona put up 64 points, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.8%. They hit 8 of 22 from beyond the arc, good for 36.4%, and connected on 75% of their free throws, going 6 for 8.</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9 of 13 from the field. Trent McLaughlin added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range, while Ryan Agarwal was 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 15 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall.</p><p>Northern Arizona's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>The Lumberjacks gave up 12 threes on 23 attempts, a 52% clip, and sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws.</p><h3>Will Pacific Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific fell 76-66 to Hawaii on Monday, November 11th. The Tigers, who were +3 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, which exactly matched the over/under line.</p> 

<p>Pacific led 37-35 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 29 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Pacific's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 15.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 13 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the Tigers with 21 points, despite shooting 4 of 15 from the field. Marcus Greene and Elias Ralph each shot 50%, with Greene adding 18 points and Ralph contributing 17. Lamar Washington also chipped in 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Pacific's defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They were effective from two-point range, hitting 57% of their shots (16/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pacific held the other team to just 2/13 shooting, or 15%. The opposing team also went 20/25 from the free-throw line.</p>

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Aggies. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Aggies at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with New Mexico State being favored by -7 over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +7</p><p>This game will be played at Pan American Center at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico State winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Islanders Secure a Win at Las Cruces?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi dropped their recent game against New Mexico, losing 100-81 on Tuesday. The Islanders were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 181, exceeding the over/under line of 160.</p> <p>After trailing 49-34 at halftime, the Islanders scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51 points, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 61.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 5/16 (31.2%). Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, as they made just 51.4% of their attempts, finishing 18/35 from the line.</p> <p>Donovan Dent led the way with 25 points and 10 assists, shooting 7/10 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Kayde Dotson added 18 points in just 15 minutes, connecting on 6/7 shots overall and 3/4 from three-point range. The Islanders finished with 20 assists as a team, with Owen Dease contributing 7 assists to go along with his 11 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 39 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Islanders gave up 9 threes on 23 attempts, a 39% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 25 for 64%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Win at Home?</h3><h3>New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>New Mexico State picked up a 75-63 road win over Utah Tech on Saturday. The Aggies entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread, moving to 2-0 on the season.</p> <p>New Mexico State built a 39-23 lead at halftime, but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 150.</p><p>New Mexico State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They hit 38.1% from three-point range, making 8 of 21 attempts, and connected on 52.8% of their two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 54.2% from the line.</p> <p>Zawdie Jackson led the way with 24 points, shooting 81.8% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. He also added 7 assists. Christian Cook contributed 21 points, while Noa Gonsalves added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making only 11 of 27 shots for 40%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Aggies' defense allowed 8 threes on 33 attempts, a 24% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 17 for 58%.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs New Mexico State Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mavericks and Runnin' Rebels game? Catch the action at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, as the Runnin' Rebels hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on MWN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UNLV as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>OMAHA MAVERICKS VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Omaha Mavericks +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OMAHA MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have UNLV winning straight-up, we like Omaha at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mavericks Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Omaha dropped their season opener 68-64 to Minnesota on Saturday. Despite being +20.5 point underdogs, the Mavericks kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points (132) fell short of the 144 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Omaha led 33-30 at halftime but were outscored 38-31 in the 2nd half. Their ability to hang with a Big Ten team like Minnesota could be a positive sign for the Mavericks moving forward.</p><p>Omaha managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.1%. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, and went 16 for 23 from the free-throw line, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the way with 24 points, shooting 9 of 16 from the floor, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Kamryn Thomas added 14 points, hitting 2 of 5 from deep, while Marquel Sutton contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 37.5% overall.</p><p>Omaha's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. They were particularly effective from inside the arc, hitting 57% of their two-point shots (22/38).</p> <p>From three-point range, the Mavericks held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. The opposing team also struggled at the free-throw line, converting only 15 of 26 attempts (57%). Omaha allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can UNLV Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>UNLV dropped their home game to Memphis on Saturday, losing 80-74. The Runnin' Rebels were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, just under the 157.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UNLV led 34-30 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. Defensive lapses after the break were a key factor in the loss.</p><p>In their latest game, UNLV's offense put up 74 points, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They connected on 36% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-25 from deep, and hit 73.1% of their free throws, making 19 of 26.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 29 points, shooting 10-for-18 overall, though he missed all three of his three-point attempts. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 22 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Colby Rogers contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>UNLV's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field. The Runnin' Rebels allowed 23 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNLV's opponents hit 9 of 25 threes, good for 36%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 73% rate.</p>

Omaha Mavericks vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

The St. John's Red Storm has been nothing more than a light wind lately, as they've had difficulty implementing the intended game plan of coach Mike Anderson. With a 1-5 record in the Big East, they appear to be going backward, not forward.

On Tuesday night they will take on the Butler Bulldogs, who hope to be moving in the right direction with their point guard back in action.

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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>BUTLER BULLDOGS at ST. JOHN'S RED STORM, 7 PM ET</strong></span></h3>
<strong>College Basketball Betting Odds: St. John's -2, Total 144</strong>

Anyone familiar with Mike Anderson knows that he is a disciple of Nolan Richardson, who made the term "40 Minutes of Hell" famous at Arkansas. Anderson played for Richardson at Tulsa, where they won the NIT together, He later coached under him at Arkansas, where he eventually took over the head job, after stops at UAB and Missouri. Now at St. John's, his team was 17-15 last season.

Anderson's style is to apply pressure defense and take the opponent out of its rhythm. When it works, it creates havoc in the form of turnovers. When it doesn't, it allows for opportunities for easy shots.

St. John's is indeed 34th best in terms of creating turnovers. But some of that is relative to how well the other team can handle the ball. In their last game against Creighton, they forced just 12 miscues, and were beaten down 97-79 by the Bluejays, who were without their best player, Marcus Zegarowski.

If you can beat the pressure, you can have an easy time shooting against St.John's, which is 297th defending two-pointers and 305th contesting triples. This is a big dilemma no matter how good the other team is. And the Red Storm shoots in the hurry (seventh lowest time per possession) but they don't shoot well enough to take full advantage of any open jumpers (33.5% from arc).

Sure, Anderson has some talented players at his disposal. Julian Champagnie contributes in all different ways (21 ppg, 89% FT, 40.4% triples, 2.2 offensive rebounds). Posh Alexander averages 4.4 assists, but is no threat from long range.

And as <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>patrons may be aware, going high-tempo can backfire in a hurry. Creighton scored 56 first half points against them. Butler (63.7 ppg) doesn't figure to do that. But can they impose their own pace and slow the whole thing down?

We would have had our doubts a couple of weeks ago. However, Butler has gotten back point guard Aaron Thompson, who had to sit out some time with a knee sprain. Thompson, a senior, has averaged 14.3 points and is a 58% shooter. He has also turned the ball over just seven times in four games. So we don't expect the Bulldogs to crumble under the heat.

The biggest problem for St. John's in this Big East game may not be Thompson, but rather Jair Bolden, a Brooklyn native who has been well-traveled, having played at George Washington and South Carolina before landing at Butler as a grad transfer. The 6-3 guard pulls down 4.1 rebounds per game and is a solid 43.3% marksman from three-point range.

I can't see St. John's being able to generate enough in the way of mistakes. Butler may not be an elite Big East team, but they are more confident with Thompson at the controls, and I would expect improvement out of them. But the Red Storm isn't fundamentally sound on the defensive end. We would take the points with Butler, or maybe even consider the +110 moneyline price.

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College Basketball Betting -- Can Butler Serve Up an Underdog Win vs. St. John's?

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 2nd ranked Celtics (-1167) will host the 11th ranked Hawks (+715) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Boston is favored by 15.5 points and the over/under is 226.</p>

<p>The Hawks (4-7) have lost two straight and are 4th in the Southeast Division. The Celtics (9-2) have won two straight and are 1st in the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -15.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-79 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 125-113 home loss to the Bulls on Saturday. Atlanta, favored by 3 points, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 238 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 240.5.</p> <p>Atlanta led 98-90 going into the 4th quarter but managed just 15 points while allowing 35. A key moment was a 12-0 run by the Bulls, stretching the score from 101-95 to 113-95.</p><p>Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela each scored 20 points in the Hawks' 125-113 loss to the Bulls, with Johnson adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Johnson hit 3 threes at 50%, while the team shot just 31% from deep, making 9 threes overall.</p> <p>Atlanta's field goal percentage was 46.1%, with Zaccharie Risacher contributing 17 points. Dyson Daniels added 16, and Trae Young finished with 14, scoring 8 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 125 points to the Bulls, struggling defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed 36 and 35 points, respectively. Chicago shot 50% from the field.</p> <p>Atlanta did a decent job defending the three, holding the Bulls to 13 made threes on 33% shooting. The Hawks also recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Boston Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Celtics improved to 9-2 on the season with a 113-107 win over the Bucks on Sunday. Boston, favored by 5 points, covered the spread with the 6-point victory. The game’s total of 220 points fell short of the 229-point over/under line.</p> <p>Boston overcame a slow start, as the Bucks went on an early 11-0 run. After trailing 40-30 after the 1st quarter, the Celtics tightened up defensively, holding the Bucks to just 15 points in the 3rd quarter. Heading into the 4th with an 87-84 lead, Boston outscored Milwaukee 26-23 to close out the game.</p><p>Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points and 12 rebounds in their win over the Bucks, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field. Payton Pritchard chipped in 18 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip.</p> <p>Boston made 19 threes, shooting 38% from deep, while finishing with a 40.7% overall field goal percentage. Tatum scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Pritchard added 12 in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Celtics tightened up their defense after allowing 40 points in the 1st quarter, giving up just 29 in the 2nd and only 15 in the 3rd. They held the Bucks to 23 points in the 4th, securing a 113-107 win.</p> <p>Boston limited Milwaukee's three-point shooting, allowing just 13 threes on 40% shooting. The Celtics also sent the Bucks to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. On the boards, Boston grabbed 34 defensive rebounds while giving up 5 offensive boards.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Lakers (+1) will head to Houston to take on the Rockets (-1). This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Toyota Center.</p>

<p>Los Angeles comes in as the 9th seed in the West with a record of 24-23. They have won two straight games and currently sit 4th in the Pacific Division. Houston is 11th in the West at 21-24 and 3rd in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +1</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-114 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lakers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Lakers have won two straight games and are now 24-23 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 9th place and 4th in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>On the road, the Lakers are 7-15 straight up and 9-13 against the spread. Their ATS record on the road is 9-13, and they have an average scoring differential of -7.1 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Lakers are 6-14 straight up and 9-11 vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 1 point against the Rockets and are 2-0 vs. the spread as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Warriors by a score of 145-144. The O/U line for that game was 245.5, and they were 1.5-point underdogs. The Lakers have now covered the spread in two straight games.</p>

<p>This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 26-21, and the over has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have finished with 232.8 points compared to today's O/U line of 229.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 14th in the league at 116 points per game. However, they have been better at home (116.7) than on the road (115.2).</p>

<p>So far, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 7th in the league at 49%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 6th in the NBA. They are also 8th in two-point shooting at 55% but are 30th in three-point attempts and 28th in three-point makes.</p><p>On average, the Los Angeles defense is giving up 116.8 points per game (17th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Opponents are hitting 54.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.9% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>As the Rockets prepare to take on the Lakers, they are favored by 1 point at home. This season, Houston has been favored in 15 of their 45 games and have gone 12-3 in those games. Their ATS record as the favorite is 10-5.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rockets are 24-20 against the spread this season and have covered in their last two games. At home, they are 16-8 ATS, compared to 8-12 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>Houston's O/U record for the season is 21-24, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game. Today's O/U line of 229 is higher than 40 of their previous games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Rockets lost to the Nets by a score of 106-104. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game, giving them an ATS win. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 210 points, which was below the O/U line of 221.</p>

<p>The Rockets are currently 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 21-24. In the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place. Against Western Conference opponents, Houston is 15-11 and 6-13 in non-conference games.</p><p>Heading into their matchup against the Lakers, the Rockets are 21st in the NBA in scoring at 113.3 points per game. At home, they have averaged 114.7 points per game this season.</p>

<p>So far, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40% of their games this season. Overall, they are 26th in field goal percentage at 46%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Rockets are 21st in made threes but are just 27th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. In terms of pace, Houston is 13th in the league at 99.2 possessions per game.</p><p>Currently, the Rockets' defense holds the 11th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.4 points per game. So far this season, the Rockets' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 3rd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.6 times per game vs. Houston.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/24

<p>From Minute Maid Park in Houston, we have the Mariners and Astros facing off in an AL West matchup. The money line odds have the Astros at -153 compared to the Mariners at +130. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 8:10 PM ET. Hunter Brown is starting for the Astros, and he is facing off against Bryce Miller for the Mariners. Seattle is 2nd in the AL West with a record of 80-76, while the Astros lead the division at 85-71.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -153</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Monday, September 23rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mariners to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 6-5 loss to the Rangers, Cal Raleigh went deep, going 1/3, and the Mariners scored three runs in the 6th inning. However, they couldn't close things out, and Andrés Muñoz took the loss out of the bullpen. The Mariners were also the -138 favorite on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Bryan Woo got the start for the Mariners, going six innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and took the loss. Offensively, the Mariners scored their five runs on eight hits and a Cal Raleigh home run. Dylan Moore scored the team's other run, going 2/3 at thejson plate.</p><p>Seattle is 80-76 overall and trails the Astros by five games in the AL West. They are also five games behind the Astros for the AL West lead. The Mariners kick off their series vs. the Astros on the road, and they are 34-44 on the road this season.</p>

<p>So far, the Mariners have gone 27-19 against other teams in the AL West. They have an overall series record of 21-24-4, and they have won two straight series on the road. As the favorite, the Mariners are 58-48 this year, and they are 22-28 as the underdog.</p><p>The Mariners have been a solid run line team this season, going 67-89 overall. They have been especially good at covering the run line on the road, where they are 34-44. They have a run line record of 33-45 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 25-25. They have a run line win streak as the underdog of two games.</p><p>Seattle is on the road against the Astros today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Mariners have a combined run average of 7.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 74-73. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 21-23. So far this season, 55 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 35.3% of their games.</p><p>Seattle is sending right-hander Bryce Miller to the mound today as he faces the Astros on the road. Miller has made 30 starts this year and has a record of 11-8 with a 3.06 ERA. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in 17 quality starts and is averaging 8.62 strikeouts per nine innings. Miller's WHIP for the season is currently .99. In his last outing, Miller finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on four hits. He did not allow a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight starts.</p><p>Julio Rodríguez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/34 in his last seven games with three homers and 10 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .272 with 19 homers, which is 4th on the team. Catcher Cal Raleigh has been the team's top power threat this season, as his 31 homers are 11th in the league and leads the Mariners. However, he is batting just .214.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mariners are 22nd in scoring at 4.1 runs per game, and they are also the worst team in the league in terms of strikeouts. As a team, they are batting just .223 and have the league's worst team on-base percentage. Seattle's offense has been better on the road this season, averaging 4.5 runs per contest.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Angels with a 9-8 loss. Heading into the game, the Astros were the heavy favorite at -272. Things looked good for the Astros early on, as they got on the board with a run in the 3rd inning and added three more runs in the 5th.</p>

<p>However, the Astros couldn't close things out, and the Angels scored four runs in the top of the 9th to steal the win. Houston's offense was carried by Alex Bregman, who went 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Houston is hosting the Mariners today with a five-game lead in the AL West. The Astros are 85-71 overall and lead the division by five games over the Mariners. This season, they have gone 28-21 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>The Astros have been good at home this year, putting together a record of 45-33. On the road, they are just above .500 at 40-38. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 66-50, and they are 19-21 as the underdog. Houston's overall series record is 27-20-2.</p><p>When betting the run line in Astros games, it's been a coin flip, as they're 81-75 on the run line for the season. They've been a better bet on the road, going 43-35, compared to 38-40 at home. They've been a better bet when they're the underdog, going 26-14, compared to 55-61 as the favorite.</p><p>With the over/under line set at 7.5 runs, the Houston Astros have seen the over hit in 10 of their 18 games this season when the line has been set at that number. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the year is 64-87. The over has hit in three straight games for the Astros, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs.</p><p>Hunter Brown gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Mariners at home. So far this season, he has made 29 starts and has a record of 11-8 with an ERA of 3.57. Brown's WHIP for the season is currently 1.28. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in 18 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Brown finished with a no-decision against the Padres. In that start, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs, three walks, and one homer. Before that outing, he had gone three straight starts without giving up a homer.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been a key power bat in the Astros lineup this season, as his 35 homers are 8th in the league and the most on the team. He also leads the team with 86 RBIs and is batting .308 for the season. Alex Bregman has also been a big power threat, as his 25 homers is 2nd on the team and his 73 RBIs is 3rd.</p>

<p>Jose Altuve has been a consistent hitter for the Astros this season, batting .295, and he has gone deep 20 times. Over his last eight games, Kyle Tucker has been swinging a hot bat, going 12/26 with three homers.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 9/23/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The Golden Knights come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Capitals to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Golden Knights Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Ducks, the Golden Knights moved to 3-0-0 this season. Vegas covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>All three of Vegas’ goals came from different players. They opened the scoring at 6:17 in the first period, but Anaheim tied it up later in the first. The Golden Knights then pulled ahead with two goals in the third period.</p><p>Vegas took 32 shots on goal in their 3-1 win over the Ducks. Brett Howden opened the scoring in the first period with his second goal of the season. Tomas Hertl added his second goal, which came on a power play, and Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the year as well.</p> <p>Keegan Kolesar picked up two assists, giving him two for the season. Alex Pietrangelo, Mark Stone, and Jack Eichel also contributed with assists. Eichel now has seven assists on the season, while Stone has five.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights allowed the opening goal 11:49 into the first period, but they shut down the Ducks' offense after that, securing a 3-1 victory. Ilya Samsonov made 22 saves with a 95.7% save percentage, and the defense contributed with 4 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Does Washington Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Capitals dropped their season opener, falling 5-3 on the road against the Devils. Washington took an early lead, but New Jersey tied it up and never looked back. With the total set at 6 goals, the combined 8 easily surpassed that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, the Capitals failed to cover, starting the season at 0-1-0.</p> 

<p>Washington got on the board first, with John Carlson scoring at 9:12 in the first period. However, the Devils responded with two goals in the first and added two more before the Capitals found the net again. Tom Wilson’s goal in the third period brought Washington within one, but an empty-netter from the Devils sealed the game.</p><p>Washington fired 32 shots on goal in their 5-3 loss to the Devils, but only found the net three times. John Carlson got the Capitals on the board with a power-play goal, while Dylan Strome added his first goal of the season. Tom Wilson capped off the scoring for Washington, netting his first goal 1:35 into the third period.</p> <p>Carlson and Strome each recorded an assist, with Alex Ovechkin also picking up his first assist of the season. The Capitals had 17 giveaways in the game and scored in each period, including a second-period goal by Strome at the 19:28 mark.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals struggled late in the game, allowing the Devils to score three consecutive goals after they had tied the game at 2-2. The final goal came with just 8 seconds left, an empty-netter that sealed the win for New Jersey. Goalie Charlie Lindgren finished with 28 saves and a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 10/15/24

<p>The Dolphins are the heavy favorite in their week 11 matchup against the Raiders, which will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. The game is set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th, and will be televised on CBS. The Dolphins' money line odds are -390, while the Raiders are at +299. Miami is favored by -7.5 points, and the over/under line is 44.5 points.</p><h3>LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 30 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 11 against the Dolphins, the Raiders are looking to snap a five-game losing streak. Las Vegas currently sits at 2-7, placing them 27th in our power rankings and giving them just a 1% chance of making the playoffs. In their most recent game, the Raiders fell 41-24 to the Bengals, dropping them to 4th in the AFC West with an 0-3 division record.</p> <p>Las Vegas has an average scoring margin of -9.2 points per game and is 4-5 against the spread. They are 4-4 as underdogs and 0-1 as favorites. Their O/U record is 6-3, with the over hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Raiders rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 22nd in the NFL in points per game (18.7) and 29th in yards per game (280.2). Las Vegas ranks 7th in passing attempts per game but is 18th in passing yards, averaging 203.3 per game. On the ground, they are last in the league in rushing yards per game (76.9) and 26th in rushing attempts. The Raiders are 25th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate (33.6%) but have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 5th with a 59.1% conversion rate.</p> <p>In week 9, Gardner Minshew II threw for 124 yards, completing 10 of 17 passes, in a loss to the Bengals. Jakobi Meyers led the team with 8 receptions for 105 yards, while Alexander Mattison had 36 rushing yards on 9 carries. Las Vegas scored 14 points in the 4th quarter and converted 5 of 13 3rd-down attempts.</p><p>In their 41-24 loss to the Bengals, the Raiders' defense struggled to get off the field, allowing Cincinnati to convert on 53.3% of their third down attempts. The Raiders gave up five passing touchdowns and allowed the Bengals to complete 69.2% of their passes for 243 yards. They also managed just one sack and one interception.<p></p>The Raiders' defense also struggled to generate pressure, as they had a negative differential in both QB hits and tackles for loss. Overall, the Bengals put up 373 yards of total offense, with 130 of those coming on the ground (4.2 yards per attempt).</p><h3>Are The Dolphins Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Miami ended a four-game losing streak with a 23-15 win over the Rams in week 10, bringing their record to 3-6. The Dolphins rank 20th in our power rankings and have an 8.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2nd in the AFC East, but with a 1-2 division record, they have no chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Miami is 3-6 against the spread, but they have covered in two straight games, including their win over the Rams, where they were 2-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 49.5, and the teams combined for 38 points. The Dolphins’ O/U record is 3-6 this season.</p><p>Miami’s offense ranks 26th in our power rankings, and they are 27th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 16.3 points per game. They are 20th in the league in total yards per game (315.2), and they rank 25th in passing yards per game (188.8) on 31.2 attempts per game. On the ground, Miami is 8th in rushing attempts and 9th in rushing yards per game (126.4). They have been solid on 3rd down, converting 40.2% of their attempts, which ranks 10th in the NFL, and they are 8th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 10, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 207 yards, completing 20 of 28 passes with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Jaylen Waddle led the team with 57 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane rushed for 37 yards on 12 carries. Miami scored 7 points in the 1st quarter, 3 in the 2nd, 7 in the 3rd, and 6 in the 4th, converting 6 of 13 3rd downs and 2 of 3 red zone attempts.</p><p>The Dolphins' defense came up with four sacks and held the Rams to a 25% conversion rate on third down in their most recent game, helping them to a 23-15 win. Miami's run defense was also solid, allowing just 70 yards on 18 attempts. Despite giving up 327 yards through the air, they didn't allow any passing touchdowns and came up with one interception.</p><p></p><p>They also won the quarterback hit battle by two but did lose the tackles for loss differential by -3. Opposing quarterbacks completed 69.6% of their passes against Miami in this game.</p>

Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

We’ve got quite a fun Sunday lined up in college hoops with a ton of games and some really interesting matchups. We’ve got a handful of conference clashes on the docket as well, as teams position themselves for what they hope will be some meaningful games in February and March.

We’ve also got a non-conference game of interest in the primetime window tonight. That will be the spotlight game for us here at BangTheBook in Game 741/742 between the Saint Louis Billikens and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> lists Saint Louis at -2.5 with a total of 146. There hasn’t been much movement on the side from the overnights, but the total has gone up a point. This one starts at 8:30 p.m. ET and can be found on FS1 from Williams Arena in Minneapolis.

We’ll preview the game and break it all down with a free pick at the end.
<h3><strong><u>Saint Louis</u></strong><strong><u> Billikens</u></strong></h3>
A Billiken is said to be a “good luck figure” and was a creation of art teacher and illustrator Florence Pretz back in the early 1900s. So far, Travis Ford’s team has found lots of good fortune this season, though the Billikens have made their own breaks as well.

Saint Louis is off to a 6-0 start, including impressive wins over LSU and North Carolina State. This will be the team’s first appearance outside of Chaifetz Arena on the SLU campus, so we’ll see if the travel has any impact. It certainly could, as Saint Louis is third in the nation at 44.6% from 3 and 42nd in the nation at 56.3% from 2. Shooting numbers tend to be lower in road and neutral settings, simply because the sightlines and the shooting backdrops are a lot different.

Saint Louis is eighth in eFG% on offense at 59.5% and also 15th in OReb% at 37.9%. They haven’t missed many shots and they’ve gotten back a lot of their misses. Against NC State last time out, Saint Louis had 15 offensive rebounds and a 53-26 edge on the glass overall.

Early-season stats can be misleading. Against SIU Edwardsville, Arkansas Pine Bluff, and Central Arkansas, Saint Louis had TO% on defense of 33.5, 30.6, and 35.6. They rank 39th in the nation in TO% at 23.8%, but against their three top opponents, they had a 13.6% TO% against LSU, an 18.1 against Indiana State, and a 10.2 last time out against NC State.

That’s not to say that the Saint Louis defense is bad, it’s simply to say that they haven’t forced nearly as many turnovers against the three top-100 teams that they’ve played. For all of Minnesota’s early-season flaws, they are a top-100 team.
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<h3><strong><u>Minnesota</u></strong><strong><u> Golden Gophers</u></strong></h3>
Minnesota will look to rebound from the first setback of the season. It was a pretty big setback, a 91-65 loss to Illinois in Champaign. Like Saint Louis in this spot, that was the first road game for Minnesota and it looked like it, as they scored a season-low .802 points per possession. The Golden Gophers were just 19-of-69 from the floor, while Illinois shot 34-of-64 from the field.

Prior to that, it hadn’t been the most impressive start to the season for Richard Pitino’s team anyway. In a second consecutive game against Loyola Marymount following a 15-point win, the Golden Gophers only won by three. They needed overtime to beat Boston College at home. It is a bottom-line business, but lackluster shooting numbers have hurt in the early going.

Minnesota has taken terrific care of the basketball and ranks 14th in TO% on offense. The Gophers have also gotten to the line a ton thus far, but that usually requires a lead, something that they may not have in this game. Minnesota is only shooting 28.5% from 3, which is how this game could get away from them. Saint Louis has been a sharp-shooting team from distance to this point.

This is an extremely experienced Minnesota team, but how much does experience matter when the team finished 15-16 with an 8-12 record last season? Interestingly enough, though, when everything came crashing down for the 2019-20 season, Minnesota was the 27th-ranked team by Bart Torvik, despite the losing record.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
We are going to find out a lot about both teams here. Saint Louis is leaving home for the first time and Minnesota has a crack against a high-quality foe. My play here is on the under. Both SLU and Minnesota are playing faster than they previously did, which I don’t think is a big tempo change, rather a commentary on who the teams have played.

Saint Louis’s shooting numbers should regress hitting the road and Minnesota’s tempo should slow down as they keep going forward. Wait on this one, though, as it seems like the total is going to rise. I have to take the under at 146, but I think you can do better by being patient.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 146</strong></h4>
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