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<p>The Billikens and Antelopes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Louis Be The Talk of GCU Arena?</h3><p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-5 on the season after a 74-71 home loss to Wofford on Wednesday. The Billikens, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Saint Louis led 35-28 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 37.5% of their threes, going 9-for-24, and were 57.1% on two-point attempts, making 12 of 21. At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 57.1% on 20-of-35 shooting.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Saint Louis gave up 74 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 12 of their 21 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Billikens' defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 57%. Saint Louis allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 6-4 on the season with a 74-51 win over Chicago State on Thursday. The Antelopes were -30 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 40-20 at the break. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 31, a closer margin than expected.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, with strong two-point shooting at 63.2% (24/38), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Antelopes shot 56%, making 14 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Lök Wur led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 51 points, despite allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (24/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 4/17 on threes. The Antelopes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 14 for 56%. Grand Canyon gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Phoenix and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have East Tennessee State as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Elon Phoenix +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Freedom Hall Civic Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ELON PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Even though we have East Tennessee State winning straight-up, we like Elon at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Elon Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon improved to 5-3 on the season with a 79-56 win over Wofford on Saturday. Playing at home, the Phoenix entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Elon led 37-29 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 42 of their own. The total points for the game were 135, just under the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Elon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a field goal percentage of 59.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 69.4%. They connected on 69.2% of their two-point attempts and shot 47.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes.</p> <p>Sam Sherry led the way with 22 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three. Nick Dorn added 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Corey Tripp contributed 12 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 31.2% from the field.</p><p>Elon's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 56 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 59% from the field. Inside the arc, the Phoenix allowed 17 of 25 shots to fall, a 68% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Elon's opponents connected on 11 of 22 attempts, hitting 50%. The Phoenix also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 shots, good for 75%. Elon gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored East Tennessee State?</h3><p>East Tennessee State dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 60-52 loss to Jacksonville on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were -3 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 112, well below the O/U line of 148.</p> <p>ETSU found themselves in a 36-24 hole at halftime but managed to outscore Jacksonville 28-24 in the second half. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>East Tennessee State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit 8 of 24 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.</p> <p>The Buccaneers also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making only 4 of 14 attempts for a 28.6% success rate. Robert McCray V led the team with 22 points, shooting 53.3% overall, while Zimi Nwokeji was 4 of 5 from three-point range, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense held their opponent to 60 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Buccaneers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 72%, making 8 of 11 attempts. The Buccaneers also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Elon Phoenix vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's 49ers and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -5.5 at home against Charlotte.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off A Win at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-70 win over West Georgia on Tuesday. Playing at home, the 49ers were -12.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Charlotte led 34-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Though they got the win, the 49ers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Charlotte's offense put up 75 points, despite shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 36.4% and three-point shooting at 38.1% (8/21).</p> <p>The 49ers excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 87.1% (27/31), and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rickey Ballard was a standout, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from three (4/5), finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Nik Graves also contributed 20 points each.</p><p>Charlotte's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 36% on two-point attempts. However, they allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite the strong defensive effort, Charlotte sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 87%. The 49ers also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 4-3 on the season with a 71-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -6 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie at halftime, Hawaii stepped up in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding the Islanders to 34. The game’s total points ended at 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts. The Rainbow Warriors also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting all five of his attempts and finishing with 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Marcus Greene added 15 points, despite shooting just 1 of 4 from three, and Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 14 points. Garry Clark and Shilo Jackson each scored 11 points, with Jackson also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Hawaii's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Rainbow Warriors allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 24 of their 47 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense gave up 8 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. Oregon State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon State Shock Everyone at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-45 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday. The Beavers were heavy favorites at -20.5 and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>After leading 30-20 at halftime, Oregon State’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to just 25 points.</p><p>Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 67.9% of their two-point attempts (19/28) and hit 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall (8/12), though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Liutauras Lelevicius added 12 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). The Beavers also recorded 16 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Oregon State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Beavers allowed 53% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 54 shots.</p> <p>Oregon State's defense gave up 67% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 19 of 28 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-67 win over Wofford on Monday. Playing at home, Charleston entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Charleston stepped up in the second half, outscoring Wofford 43-33. The game’s total points of 144 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Charleston put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 12-for-24, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez added 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from three. Luke Flynn also impressed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-4 threes. The Cougars finished with 19 assists, with Brzovic dishing out 6, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 35 for 42% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charleston's opponent connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line, an 84% rate. Charleston gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Rice is favored by -14.5 vs. Prairie View A&M.</p><h3>PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS RICE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Tudor Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Even though we have Rice winning straight-up, we like Prairie View A&M at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Prairie View A&M Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Prairie View A&M’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 0-10 after a 111-75 loss to UCLA on Tuesday. The Panthers were +34 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 53-36 at halftime, Prairie View A&M allowed 58 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 186 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p><p>Prairie View A&M's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.9%, and they connected on 70.8% of their free throws, going 17 for 24 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes, while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from deep. Nick Anderson contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds, and Tyler Bilodeau was efficient, scoring 18 points on 5 of 6 shooting in just 20 minutes.</p><p>Prairie View A&M's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 111 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 59% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Panthers also had trouble defending the perimeter, as their opponents hit 47% of their three-point shots, going 10/21 from beyond the arc. Additionally, Prairie View A&M sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 29 free throws for 78%.</p><h3>Can Rice Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Rice improved to 8-3 on the season with a 77-75 win over Alcorn State on Monday. The Owls, playing at home, were -15.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Rice led 42-33 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. Despite the win, the Owls will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Rice put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and hitting 13 of 33 three-pointers at a 39.4% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they also connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12 from the line.</p> <p>Alem Huseinovic was a standout, hitting 6 of 8 from deep and finishing with 20 points. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt added 21 points, shooting 60% from beyond the arc. The Owls dished out 19 assists, with Trae Broadnax contributing 7 assists and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Rice's defensive efforts, they couldn't keep their opponent from scoring 75 points. The Owls allowed a 47% shooting performance, with the opposing team hitting 27 of their 57 field goal attempts.</p> <p>Rice struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent connected on 13 of 33 shots, good for 39%. The Owls also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p>

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Rice Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-333) will travel to take on the Toronto Raptors (+269) in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 8 points and the over/under line is set at 223.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and can be seen on SCHN. The Rockets come into this game with a record of 18-9 and are currently 3rd in the Western Conference. The Raptors are 7-21 and have dropped 6 straight games. Toronto is currently 14th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +8</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-121 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Grab a Win in Toronto?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 18-9 this season after a 133-113 win over the Pelicans on Thursday. Houston, playing at home, was favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The game’s total of 246 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 27.5 points.</p> <p>Houston set the tone early with a 13-0 run, taking the lead from 7-5 to 18-7. They led 39-25 after the 1st quarter. The teams played to a 27-27 tie in the 2nd quarter, but the Rockets outscored the Pelicans 33-27 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with a 99-79 lead. Both teams scored 34 points in the final quarter.</p><p>The Rockets' offense was firing on all cylinders in their win over the Pelicans, shooting 57.5% from the field and hitting 17 threes at a 43.6% clip. Jalen Green led the way with 34 points, including 22 in the 3rd quarter, while Dillon Brooks added 26 points, knocking down 6 threes at 60% shooting from deep.</p> <p>Alperen Sengun contributed 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the floor, and added 10 points in the 4th quarter. Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith each scored 8 points in the 1st quarter, with Smith adding 6 more in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Rockets held the Pelicans to 113 points on Thursday, despite a 34-point 4th quarter. Houston allowed 25 points in the 1st quarter, and 27 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p> <p>The Pelicans shot 44% from the field, including 46% from three-point range, making 13 threes. The Rockets sent New Orleans to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. Houston finished with 36 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Raptors Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Toronto’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 7-21 after a 101-94 home loss to the Nets on Thursday. The Raptors were favored by 2.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 195 points fell well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Toronto appeared to be in control after a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Nets 30-18 to take a 76-70 lead. However, Brooklyn dominated the 4th quarter, going on an 11-0 run to break a 90-90 tie and seal the win.</p><p>In their 101-94 loss to the Nets, the Raptors shot just 39.5% from the field, but connected on 15 threes at a 34.1% rate. Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick each hit 4 threes, with Agbaji leading the team with 20 points and Dick adding 19.</p> <p>Agbaji scored 8 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Dick added 9 in the same period. Scottie Barnes contributed 16 points, 6 assists, and 2 threes, shooting 45.5% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors were solid, holding the Nets to 101 points on 40% shooting, including just 23% from beyond the arc. Toronto allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 18 points. However, they struggled in the 4th, allowing 31 points.</p> <p>The Raptors limited the Nets to 9 made threes but sent them to the line 31 times, where Brooklyn converted 26 free throws. Toronto finished with 6 steals and 4 blocks but gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Ducks and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hockey Club are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Hockey Club picking up a  3-2 win.</li><li>Take the Hockey Club on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Ducks Win on the Road?</h3><p>After a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks fell to 12-15-4 this season. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> <p>The Ducks trailed 3-0 before scoring in the third period. Brock McGinn got Anaheim on the board at 9:44 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim's offense fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period, and they had 16 giveaways in the game. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks will look to improve after giving up four goals to Chicago. Lukas Dostal recorded 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim's defense also posted 6 takeaways and 15 hits. The Ducks gave up the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play, and another late in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Are the Hockey Club Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 16-11-5 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. As underdogs on the puck line, the Hockey Club failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.</p> <p>Three different players scored for Utah in the game. Logan Cooley netted the first goal at 8:08 in the first period, and Ian Cole extended the lead to 2-0 at 8:00 in the second. However, the Golden Knights responded with four straight goals, including the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Vegas, scoring three times. Alexander Kerfoot netted his 2nd goal of the season, while Ian Cole added his 1st and Logan Cooley scored his 2nd. Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole's goal.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 2. The team had 13 giveaways and failed to score on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the final two goals in their previous game, including the game-winner in overtime. They also allowed a goal with just one second left in the 2nd period, which tied the game at 2-2. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hoyas and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. Georgetown is favored by -2.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 130.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Georgetown as Away Favorites</h3><p>Georgetown improved to 9-2 this season with a dominant 81-57 win over Creighton on Wednesday. The Hoyas, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling under the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Georgetown led 34-28 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding Creighton to just 29 points.</p><p>Georgetown's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 55% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 62.5% of their threes (10/16) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both knocked down 5 threes, with Epps hitting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 21 points. Micah Peavy also contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Curtis Williams Jr. was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts in just 12 minutes of action.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 57 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field, with 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 16 threes, shooting 62%. They also went 5/7 from the free-throw line, a 71% success rate.</p><h3>Can Seton Hall Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Seton Hall's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 79-67 road loss to Villanova on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were +8 underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Seton Hall trailed 37-29 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, being outscored 42-38. The combined points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Seton Hall's offense managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 6 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3% from three, while connecting on 71.4% of their free throws (15/21). The Pirates grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 25 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 44.4% overall despite struggling from three (1/6). Isaiah Coleman contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 46.7% of his shots. Tyler Perkins was efficient, going 5/6 from deep and 6/7 overall, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's opponent shot 42%, hitting 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%.</p>

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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Betting on today's Ramblers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN2. Loyola Chicago is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Oakland. The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Loyola Chicago Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago improved to 8-1 on the season with a 72-60 win over Canisius on Wednesday. The Ramblers, playing at home, were -25 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 36-26 at halftime, Loyola Chicago scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 11 of 28 three-point attempts, shooting 39.3% from deep, and went 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Tana Kopa also impressed from beyond the arc, making 5 of 7 threes. The Ramblers dished out 20 assists, with Des Watson contributing 6 assists and 15 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Loyola Chicago's defense struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, allowing them to hit 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers gave up 54% shooting, with their opponents making 18 of 33 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago's defense allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line just five times, where they made 3 for 60%.</p><h3>Can Oakland Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Oakland’s season struggles continued with a 92-75 road loss to Cleveland State on Thursday, dropping their record to 2-7. The Golden Grizzlies were slight favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Oakland trailed 44-35 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 41.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 31 attempts, and added 14 offensive rebounds and 19 assists.</p> <p>Tevin Smith led the way with 37 points, shooting 63.6% overall. Tahj Staveskie also shot 63.6%, hitting 6 of 8 threes for 75.0%, while DQ Cole contributed 22 points, though he shot just 30.8% from deep.</p><p>Oakland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies couldn't contain the two-point shooting, with their opponent hitting 50% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense allowed 11 threes on 47% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 81%. The Golden Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Patriots are +652 on the money line as they face the Bills in a week 16 AFC East matchup. The Bills are -999 on the money line and are favored by -14 points. The game, which is being played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, is scheduled for 4:25 ET, and CBS is handling the television coverage. The over/under line is set at 46.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills -14</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 31 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -14</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Patriots Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With their playoff chances now at 0.0%, the Patriots rank 26th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 16. New England has lost four straight games, including a 30-17 defeat to the Cardinals in week 15. The Patriots were +6 underdogs in that matchup but couldn’t cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 5-8-1 this season. They’ve been underdogs in all of their games so far, and their average scoring margin is -7.1 points per game.</p> <p>New England’s O/U record stands at 9-5, with the over hitting in each of their last four games. Their games have averaged 41.1 points this season, while the O/U line has averaged 40.9 points.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Patriots rank 26th in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 17, and 29th in yards per game with 292.4. New England is 19th in passing attempts but ranks last in passing yards per game, averaging 173.1. On the ground, they are 18th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards per game, with 119.3. The Patriots are 27th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage, converting 34.3% of their attempts, but they rank 9th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Drake Maye threw for 202 yards on 19/23 passing in week 15, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Rhamondre Stevenson led the team with 69 rushing yards on 13 carries, and Kendrick Bourne had 3 receptions for 44 yards. The Patriots struggled on 3rd down, failing to convert any of their 6 attempts, but they scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips. New England scored 14 points in the 4th quarter after being held to just 3 points in the first 3 quarters.</p><p>In their 30-17 loss to the Cardinals, the Patriots' defense allowed Arizona to convert 66.7% of their third down attempts. They also gave up 163 rushing yards on 32 attempts, with a 5.1 average. Despite not allowing any passing touchdowns, the Patriots allowed Arizona to complete 78.1% of their passes for 232 yards.<p></p>New England's defense struggled to pressure the quarterback, finishing with no sacks and losing both the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. Overall, the Patriots allowed 395 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With an 11-3 record, the Bills sit atop the AFC East and rank 2nd in our NFL power rankings. Our projections give Buffalo a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division. The Bills are 6-0 at home and 5-3 on the road, including a 48-42 win over the Lions in week 15. They were 2.5-point underdogs in that game, but they came out on top in a high-scoring affair, with the teams combining for 90 points.</p> <p>Buffalo has an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game and is 9-5 against the spread this season. They are 7-3 ATS as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 9-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>We have the Bills sitting atop our offensive power rankings heading into week 16. They are 2nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 31.8, and 7th in passing yards per game with 238.8, despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 130.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 8th, on 28.3 attempts per game. Buffalo is 8th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and leads the NFL in red zone attempts, although they are 31st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Josh Allen has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 122 in week 15, with 362 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Lions. He hasn’t thrown an interception or been sacked in his last 3 games. James Cook rushed for 105 yards on 14 carries in week 15, and Ty Johnson led the team in receiving with 5 catches for 114 yards.</p><p>Despite allowing 473 passing yards, the Bills' defense gave up just 48 yards on the ground in their 48-42 win over the Lions. Buffalo's defense was tested with 15 rushing attempts and still managed to limit them to 3.2 yards per attempt. The Bills' pass rush was effective, recording three sacks and winning the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials.</p><p></p><p>Buffalo did allow five passing touchdowns and the Lions to convert on 46.2% of their third downs. The Bills' defense will look to improve in defending the pass in their next game.</p>

<p>The 2023-24 NBA season is already off to a great start, and the league has done a good job of making things exciting again. The in-season tournament appears to be generating some excitement, and that is only going to continue as the season moves along.</p>



<p>Even though basketball is a team sport, it is the individual players that tend to dominate the action and drive the excitement. With that in mind, you are going to see some tight MVP betting odds each year, and this season is no exception.</p>



<p>It’s still very early on in the year, but now might be a good time to bet on the 2023-24 NBA regular season MVP Award.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-two-clear-favorites">Two Clear Favorites</h2>



<p>If you are looking at the betting odds to win the MVP Award this season, then you are going to find that there are two clear betting favorites. While it doesn’t always work out that way, it does seem as if two players are separating from the pack.</p>



<p>Nikola Jokic heads into the month of November as the betting favorite to win the MVP Award as he currently has odds set at +300. This is a familiar position for Jokic and he was also the favorite to win the award when the season began.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There has been some shuffling behind Jokic so far this season, and it’s another player from the Western Conference that is in the next spot. That would be Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic at +400, and he is certainly a player talented enough to win the MVP Award.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Even if these two players don’t stay at the top of the MVP Award odds throughout the entire season, you are going to see them in contention at least. There is still some value in betting on these players now, and you don’t want to delay too long.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-look-at-the-contenders">A Look at the Contenders</h2>



<p>While it wouldn’t be a bad idea to bet on either Jokic or Doncic to win the NBA MVP Award this season, this is still a very long season. There is a ton of time to players to make a move either way, and you are going to want to check out the list of contenders before locking in a bet.</p>



<p>Jayson Tatum is ahead of the pack when it comes to contenders as he has betting odds set at +750. The Boston Celtics superstar has been in the race in the past, and he should have a monster season for this team.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The options don’t stop there though as here are some other NBA superstars that you are going to want to consider:</p>



<ul>
<li>Joel Embiid +1000</li>



<li>Stephen Curry +1100</li>



<li>Giannis Antetokounmpo +1200</li>



<li>Devin Booker +1400</li>



<li>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander +1600</li>
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<p>There are many other options besides those players mentioned above as well, and you will get more value the further you go down the list.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-doncic-gets-it-done">Doncic Gets it Done</h2>



<p>Even though voters are not supposed to get fatigued or tired of voting for the same player, it definitely happens often. It’s hard to think that there is another NBA player better than Nikola Jokic in the league, but he isn’t going to get all the votes that he deserves.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Luka Doncic is off to a tremendous start with the Dallas Mavericks, and he is due to win an MVP Award at some point. Doncic appears to be in better shape this season, and he finally has enough help around him to lead his team to some success.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Now is the perfect time to get on Doncic at +400 as he will win the NBA Regular Season MVP Award in 2023-24. </p>



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<p>Planning on watching today's Gauchos and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137 points, with Missouri State being favored by -2.5 over UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the UC Santa Barbara Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Santa Barbara fell to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 60-58 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, December 18th. The Gauchos entered the game as +2 point underdogs and the final score resulted in an ATS push. The combined points of 118 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, UCSB allowed just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28 points of their own, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara's offense put up 58 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 46.2% (6/13) of their threes.</p> <p>Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Stephan Swenson each contributed 15 points, with Swenson knocking down 3 of 5 from deep. The Gauchos managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, while hitting both of their free throw attempts.</p><p>Even though UC Santa Barbara allowed 60 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 47% from the field, connecting on 26 of 55 attempts. The Gauchos struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opposition hit 21 of 36 for 58%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Santa Barbara held their opponents to 5 of 19 shooting, or 26%. The Gauchos sent them to the free-throw line just 4 times, where they made 3 for 75%. UC Santa Barbara limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record dropped to 4-5 after a 91-78 road loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Missouri State trailed 34-27 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 57 points in the 2nd half, which ultimately cost them the game.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 15 shots for 40%.</p> <p>The Bears grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts each scored 20 points, with Erikstrup shooting 85.7% overall and Watts hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 91 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, opponents hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. Missouri State also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Bears allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Jaguars are favored on the road with a point spread of -1 as they take on the Raiders at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Jaguars' money line odds are -115, and the Raiders' odds are -107. This week 16 AFC matchup is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 39.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars -1</p><p>This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Jaguars winning this one by a score of 26 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 39.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jaguars Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>At 3-11, the Jaguars sit 3rd in the AFC South and 27th in our power rankings, giving them a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Jacksonville is 2-2 in division games, with their most recent division matchup being a 10-6 win over the Titans in week 14. However, they couldn’t carry that momentum into week 15, losing 32-25 to the Jets.</p> <p>Jacksonville has a -8.1 scoring margin this season, but they are 7-6-1 against the spread. As underdogs, they are 6-3-1 ATS, but they are just 1-3 when favored. Their O/U record is 8-6, with their games averaging 45.7 points compared to an average line of 44.7.</p><p>Heading into week 16, Jacksonville ranks 22nd in our offensive power rankings, scoring 18.8 points per game (23rd in the NFL) and averaging 306 yards per game (24th). They are 16th in passing attempts and 22nd in passing yards per game, with 204.4. On the ground, the Jaguars rank 24th in rushing attempts and 23rd in rushing yards per game, averaging 101.6. Jacksonville is 25th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.2% success rate, and they rank 14th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 15, Mac Jones threw for 294 yards, completing 31 of 46 passes, with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Brian Thomas Jr. led the receiving corps with 10 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 65 yards on 14 carries. Jacksonville scored in every quarter against the Jets, totaling 25 points, and converted 8 of 15 3rd-down attempts and 2 of 4 red zone opportunities.</p><p>In their 32-25 loss to the Jets, the Jaguars' defense allowed 275 passing yards on just 16 completions, including three touchdowns. The Jaguars struggled to defend the big play, as the Jets averaged 9.2 yards per passing attempt. Despite hitting the quarterback more than the Jets and winning the tackles for loss battle, they managed just one sack.<p></p>On the ground, the Jaguars allowed 125 rushing yards on 23 attempts, giving up 5.4 yards per attempt. Opposing offenses have been able to move the ball effectively against Jacksonville, as the Jets finished with 400 total yards in the game. The Jaguars also allowed the Jets to convert on 40% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Will The Raiders Win At Home Over The Jaguars?</h3><p>With their 15-9 loss to the Falcons in week 15, the Raiders’ losing streak now stands at 10 games, dropping them to 2-12 on the season. Las Vegas ranks 24th in our NFL power rankings and has been eliminated from playoff contention. They are 0-5 in the AFC West and 2-8 in conference play.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Raiders are 5-8-1, with a 5-7-1 record as underdogs. Their average scoring margin is -9.4 points per game. Their O/U record is 8-6, with the under hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Raiders rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in the NFL in points per game (17.5) and 27th in yards per game (299.1). Despite ranking 4th in passing attempts, they are 15th in passing yards per game, with 221.1. On the ground, they rank 30th in rushing yards per game (78.1) on 21.6 attempts per game, which ranks 28th.</p> <p>Las Vegas has struggled on 3rd down, converting just 33.9% of their attempts, which ranks 28th in the NFL. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 47.2% of their opportunities, which ranks 3rd in the league.</p><p>In their 15-9 loss to the Falcons, the Raiders' defense allowed just 93 passing yards on 11 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 168 rushing yards on 37 attempts. The Falcons took advantage of this, controlling the clock and keeping the Raiders' offense off the field for long stretches.<p></p>Despite allowing only 261 total yards, the Raiders' defense gave up one touchdown on the ground and struggled to get off the field, as the Falcons converted 69.2% of their fourth-down attempts and 50% of their red-zone trips. Las Vegas did come up with three sacks and one interception in the game.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Spiders 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 for this game is set at 140 points, and the Dukes are the home favorites against the Spiders in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.</p><h3>RICHMOND SPIDERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Richmond Be The Talk of UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse?</h3><p>Richmond enters this game as a 3.5-point underdog, and the team has gone 2-5 this season when considered the underdog. The Spiders have won six straight games, and they are 11-5 overall.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Richmond has gone just 1-4, and over their last 10 road games, they are 2-8. This season, their average scoring margin on the road is -6.6 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Richmond has gone 4-3 vs. the spread this season and they have an overall ATS record of 11-4. On the road, the Spiders are 2-3 ATS and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 road games, Richmond is just 2-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Richmond games this season is 7-7-1. Today's over/under line of 140 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this season (140.7). So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 126 points, which is lower than their season average of 137.5 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Spiders' offense tallied 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.4 points per game. Jordan King is leading the team in scoring at 18.5 points per contest. Neal Quinn has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.2 going into the game.</p><p>This season, the Richmond defense has been impressive, holding the 39th position in the country while permitting an average of 64.7 points per contest. Against George Mason in their most recent game, the Richmond defense gave up a total of 70 points while allowing George Mason to hit 48% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Dukes Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Dayton by a score of 72-62, Duquesne comes into this game with a record of 9-6. So far, they have gone 7-3 when favored and 1-3 when the underdog. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.0 points per game.</p>

<p>At home, the Dukes have gone 7-2 compared to 1-4 on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2, and over their last five, they are 4-1. Duquesne's average scoring margin at home this season is +7.0 points per game.</p><p>So far this season, Duquesne has an ATS record of just 4-10. In their 10 games as the favorite, the Dukes have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Duquesne has an ATS record of 3-7, and their last 3 home ATS mark is 0-2.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Duquesne's games is 5-9. Today's over/under line of 140 is lower than the average OU line in their games this season (146.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points and their over/under record during that stretch is 0-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Duquesne offense tallied 62 points in a matchup against Dayton. Their field goal percentage for the game was 40.3%, and they made 8 threes. Dae Dae Grant led the team in scoring, putting up 14 points. Additionally, Jimmy Clark III contributed 12 points for the Dukes.</p><p>The Dukes' defense is presently ranked 110th nationally, allowing an average of 69.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Dayton, the Flyers finished with a field goal percentage of 40% and a total of 72 points vs. Duquesne.</p>

Richmond Spiders vs Duquesne Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Chippewas and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on B1G+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Minnesota as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 127 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Even though we have Minnesota winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Chippewas Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Central Michigan pulled off a surprising 70-69 win over George Mason on Wednesday, November 13th. The Chippewas were +14 point underdogs going into the game and not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Central Michigan led 36-33 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Central Michigan put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. They connected on 10 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 37% from deep, while shooting 42.9% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 10 of 12 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Anthony Pritchard led the way with 21 points and 5 assists, shooting 53.8% overall and 50% from three. Darius Maddox added 15 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc, and Jared Billups contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds. The Chippewas dished out 16 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Central Michigan's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 20 of 49 attempts. Inside the arc, the Chippewas allowed 51% shooting, with the other team making 15 of 29 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Central Michigan's defense held their opponent to 25% shooting, as they connected on just 5 of 20 attempts. The Chippewas also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 24, shooting 70%. Central Michigan allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Minnesota Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Minnesota improved to 3-1 on the season with a 58-47 win over Cleveland State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Golden Gophers were favored by 13.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 105, falling short of the 128-point over/under line.</p> <p>Leading 31-29 at halftime, Minnesota’s defense clamped down in the second half, allowing just 18 points while scoring 27 of their own.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota's offense struggled, putting up just 58 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they hit only 20% of their threes, going 3-for-15 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Parker Fox led the way with 18 points, shooting 7-for-11 overall and 1-for-2 from deep. Dawson Garcia and Brennan Rigsby each added 13 points, with Garcia contributing 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The Gophers connected on 15 of 19 free throws, shooting 78.9% from the line.</p><p>Defensively, Minnesota was solid, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 37% shooting from the field. They gave up 17 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 44% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Golden Gophers limited their opponent to 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 78%. Minnesota allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>It’s going to be another busy weekend of horse racing action, and there will be several tracks hosting big events. A number of these horse races stand out right away, including the Pennsylvania Derby taking place at Parx Racing.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There are 11 horses set to run in this event, and it’s a field that is restricted to three-year old horses. Those in the event will have to cover 1 ⅛ miles, and that will allow all of the horses some time to make a move.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at the field for this weekend, and some of the betting odds that should stand out right away.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Since we are near the end of the horse racing season, most of the biggest names in this field have already had some sort of success in 2024. Betting odds don’t always determine how things will play out in an event, but there are three big betting favorites for the Pennsylvania Derby.</p>



<p>Stronghold comes into this race as the betting favorite at +250, and it’s a horse that has already picked up two impressive wins this year. Those odds are going to make Stronghold the favorite this weekend, but there are others that will be trying to run the favorite down.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Dragoon Guard actually has the next best odds to win the Pennsylvania Derby as those odds are now sitting at +450. This horse went on a four-race winning streak earlier this year, and its trainer will be trying to get that done again.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Seize the Grey is the other big name in this race, and it wasn’t that long ago that this horse was winning the Preakness Stakes. It’s going to take a similar effort to win this weekend, but the odds at +500 suggest that Seize the Grey is not the favorite.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>All 11 horses in the Pennsylvania Derby are there for a reason, but there are some horses that appear to be stronger than others. Protective and Unmatched Wisdom are both running this weekend, and they currently have betting odds set at +800 to come away with a win.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The odds do start to fall off a bit from that point, but you still want to keep a close eye on others to come up with a win. Uncle Heavy at +1200 and Just Step On It at +1500 are the two biggest underdogs that you should consider if you are betting on the Pennsylvania Derby.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>It has been a year full of upsets in the horse racing industry, and this is going to be another event in which an underdog gets it done. Betting against the three big favorites isn’t going to be easy, but there is more value in finding a better option.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Unmatched Wisdom is a horse that has proven that it can run down others, and that will be something to monitor in this race. There is a ton of value in getting Unmatched Wisdom at +800 as well, and that is the way to go.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Cowboys and Titans game? Catch the action at Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA, as the Titans hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on MWN. Wyoming is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.</p><h3>WYOMING COWBOYS VS CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Titan Gym at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Titans.</li><li>Not only will Cal State Fullerton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cowboys Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cowboys improved to 5-5 this season with a dominant 92-55 win over Bellarmine on Thursday. Playing at home, Wyoming entered the game as -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably.</p> 

<p>Wyoming took control early, leading 52-28 at halftime. They added 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Bellarmine to 27. The total points for the game reached 147, going over the pre-game line of 139.5.</p><p>Wyoming's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points on 65.5% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 81.5% of their attempts, while also connecting on 50% of their threes, going 14-for-28 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 78.2%, and they dished out 21 assists as a team.</p> <p>Obi Agbim led the way with 28 points, hitting 8 of his 10 three-point attempts and shooting 76.9% overall. A.J. Wills added 13 points and 7 assists, while Touko Tainamo was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5, including 1-for-1 from three-point range.</p><p>Wyoming's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 55 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 65% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 baskets on 27 attempts, an 81% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wyoming's opponents hit 14 of 28 shots, shooting 50%. The Cowboys also sent them to the line 7 times, where they converted 6 free throws for 85%. Wyoming gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Cal State Fullerton Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Titans improved to 3-8 on the season with a 74-59 win over Denver on Sunday. Playing at home, they entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 133, just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Fullerton took control early, leading 36-22 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points while allowing 37, maintaining their lead and securing the win.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton shot 58.3% from the field in their latest game, with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 63.9% of their two-point attempts and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Oday led the way, shooting 9-for-10 overall and 2-for-2 from three, finishing with 21 points and 8 rebounds. DeAndre Craig added 17 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Nicholas Shogbonyo struggled, shooting just 27.3% from the field.</p><p>Even though Cal State Fullerton gave up 59 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 58% from the field. Inside the arc, the Titans allowed 23 of 36 shots to fall, a 63% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent hit 5 of 12 attempts, good for 41%. Cal State Fullerton also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13, shooting 72%. The Titans limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Wyoming Cowboys vs Cal State Fullerton Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

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<p>BSMW will be televising Tuesday's Padres vs. Cardinals matchup, with the first pitch being set for 7:45 PM ET from Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals are the slight underdog on the money line (+116), while the Padres have a line of -136. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>San Diego will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak, as they are 75-58 overall and 3rd in the NL West. St. Louis is 3rd in the NL Central with an overall record of 65-66. Starting for the Padres is Dylan Cease, while the Cardinals are going with Miles Mikolas.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline +116</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Tuesday, August 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Diego picked up a 7-4 road win over the Cardinals in the most recent game of this series. The Padres offense got off to a fast start, scoring two runs in the first and adding three more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Cardinals got on the board with one run in the 4th and added their final three runs in the 5th.</p>

<p>Randy Vásquez started for the Padres and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with just two strikeouts and allowed two home runs. Kyle Gibson had a rough outing for the Cardinals, taking the loss after going just 4 1/3 innings and giving up seven earned runs.</p>

<p>Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill each homered for the Padres, while Masyn Winn went 3/4 with an RBI for St. Louis. Alec Burleson also had a three-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is 75-58 overall this season, and they trail the Dodgers by four games in the NL West. The Padres are 20-20 in divisional games and have taken the first game of their series vs. the Cardinals. Overall, they have gone 6-4 across their last ten games.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 37-32 this year and have been really good on the road at 38-26. As the favorite, San Diego is 47-36 this year and 28-22 as the underdog. So far, they have been a good road favorite, putting together a mark of 17-12 this year.</p><p>In games where the Padres have won, they have done so by an average of 3.7 runs per game. That has helped them to a run line record of 69-64 on the season. They have been a run line favorite in 83 games, going 34-49 in those contests. As an underdog, they are 35-15 on the run line.</p><p>The over/under line for today's game between the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals is set at 8 runs. The Padres have played 132 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 8 runs in 21 of them (15.9%). Their games have had an average of 9.0 runs scored per game, and their over/under record is 72-60 on the season.</p><p>Dylan Cease will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he took the loss and gave up two earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Cease has made 27 starts this season and has a record of 12-10 to go along with a 3.43 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Cease has a WHIP of 1.05 and opponents are batting .196 off him this season. Cease has one complete game shutout and 14 quality starts this year. His ERA on the road is 4.55 compared to 3.25 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Padres have been the league's top-hitting team, with a team batting average of .265. They are also the top home run hitting team in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .326 is 5th best in the league. San Diego's lineup has been tough to strike out this season, as they are the league's best team in this category.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Manny Machado are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 21 apiece, which is 14th best in the league. Profar and Machado are also 1st and 2nd in the league in RBIs, respectively, with 79 and 77. Jackson Merrill has also been a big run producer for the Padres, as he is 3rd on the team in RBIs and has gone deep 19 times. Over his last eight games, Merrill is batting .290 with two homers.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis is 65-66 overall and 10.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cardinals are 3rd in the division and have gone 19-23 in divisional games this year. The Cubs are just ahead of them for 2nd place in the division, leading the Cardinals by a half-game.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 34-31 this season compared to 31-35 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 66 games, going 32-34 in those matchups. As for their games as the underdog, the Cardinals are 33-32 this year. St. Louis' overall series record is 21-18-4, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Cardinals win, they win big, as they have an average run margin of +2.7 runs in those games. However, they have been outscored by an average of -0.5 runs per game on the season. They have a run line record of 64-67 overall, with a 32-33 mark at home and 32-34 mark on the road. They have been the favorite in 66 games, going 21-45 against the run line in those contests. As the underdog, they are 43-22 against the run line.</p><p>When the St. Louis Cardinals play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The combined run average in their games is 8.6 runs, and their over/under record for the season is 62-66. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-12-1. Overall, 59.5% of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Miles Mikolas is getting the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Padres at home. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 8-10 with an ERA of 5.19. In his 26 appearances, Mikolas has a total of 14 quality starts and a BB/9 figure of 1.44. Looking back at his last outing, Mikolas finished with a no-decision against the Brewers, going six innings and not giving up a run. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 5.03 compared to 6.62 at home.</p>
<p>St. Louis comes into the game with the 24th ranked scoring offense in the league, averaging just 4.1 runs per game. Their home and road splits are very similar, with the Cardinals averaging 4.3 runs per game at home and 3.9 on the road. As a team, they are batting .246, which is 10th in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Masyn Winn is hitting .368 with one home run and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .282 and is 5th on the team with 46 RBIs. Alec Burleson has been the team's top power threat, as his 21 homers are 14th in the league. He is also batting .277 and leads the team with 72 RBIs.</p>

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