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<p>Betting on today's Matadors and Trailblazers game? Catch the action at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT, as the Trailblazers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. CSUN comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154 points.</p><h3>CSUN MATADORS VS UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Matadors.</li><li>Even though we have CSUN winning straight-up, we like Utah Tech at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will CSUN Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>CSUN picked up a 79-69 road win over Sacramento State on Saturday, November 16th. The Matadors entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 148, going over the pre-game O/U line of 143.</p> 

<p>CSUN's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding the Hornets to just 26 points while scoring 47 themselves. The Matadors were trailing 43-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>CSUN put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They connected on 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-17 from three-point range.</p> <p>Scotty Washington led the way, hitting 4-of-7 from deep and finishing with 27 points. Jacob Holt and Keonte Jones each added 20 points, with Jones also contributing 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The Matadors shot 74.2% from the free-throw line, making 23-of-31 attempts.</p><p>CSUN's defense gave up 69 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. They allowed 12 two-point baskets on 23 tries, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 30 threes, shooting 33%. CSUN also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws, good for 75%. The Matadors allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Utah Tech Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah Tech faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 22nd, as they took on the Utah Runnin' Utes on the road. The Trailblazers, who entered the game as +25 point underdogs, fell 84-53. Not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Utah Tech trailed 42-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game ended at 137, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah Tech's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 30.3% shooting from the field. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 23 attempts, and connected on only 42.9% of their free throws.</p> <p>Gabe Madsen led the way with 19 points, shooting 47.1% overall, while Keanu Dawes added 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots. The Trailblazers finished with 8 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Even with Utah Tech giving up 84 points, they managed to hold the other team to 29% from beyond the arc, with just 8 threes made on 27 attempts. However, the Trailblazers struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 61% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposition hitting 24 of 39 shots.</p> <p>Utah Tech sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 66%. The Trailblazers also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Lions and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this West Coast conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Gonzaga being favored by -16 at home against Loyola Marymount.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Marymount Lions +16</p><p>This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like Loyola Marymount at +16.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lions Have What it Takes in Spokane?</h3><p>Through 21 games this season, Loyola Marymount has gone 10-11 overall and 3-4 in West Coast Conference play. On the road, the Lions are just 2-4 this year, and their average scoring margin in away games is -5.8 points per game.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Loyola Marymount has gone 2-5 this season. So far, the Lions have been the underdog in seven of their games.</p><p>Overall this season, Loyola Marymount has an ATS record of 10-11. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-3, and over their last 10 road games, they have gone 5-5 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Lions have an ATS record of 4-3 this year and are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Loyola Marymount games is 12-9 and today's over/under line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (144.9). However, the average scoring total in their games this year is just 143.1 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 140 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Loyola Marymount offense put up 65 points against Saint Mary's. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.9% and made 8 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Keli Leaupepe with 15 points. Will Johnston also added 15 points for the Lions.</p><p>At this time, the Lions' defense is positioned 112nd in the country, permitting 69.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Loyola Marymount's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.1% this season.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Coming into tonight's game, Gonzaga is 15-5 overall and 6-1 in West Coast Conference play. The Bulldogs have won four straight games and are 9-3 at home this season. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2.</p>

<p>On the year, Gonzaga has been the favorite in 17 of their 20 games, going 14-3 in those contests. So far, they have gone 9-4 in non-conference play.</p><p>Overall, Gonzaga has an ATS record of 8-11 this season and they are 5-7 vs the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have gone 4-6 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Gonzaga games is 9-10. The average scoring total in their games is 152 points, which is slightly lower than the average over/under line of 154.1. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 157 points.</p><p>The Gonzaga offense is coming off a game where they scored 82 points against Pacific. They posted a field goal percentage of 52.8% and connected on 8 threes. Graham Ike is leading the team in scoring at 15.2 points per contest. Anton Watson has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.7 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 95th, allowing 68.4 points per game. So far, the Gonzaga defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.8 times per game (461st).</p>

Loyola Marymount Lions vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/30/24

<p>The Royals and Buccaneers are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buccaneers will host the game at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have East Tennessee State as the -8 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>QUEENS (NC) ROYALS VS EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Tennessee State Buccaneers -8</p><p>This game will be played at Freedom Hall Civic Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-62 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will East Tennessee State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Royals Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Royals picked up a 98-74 road win over the Spartans on Saturday, November 23rd. Queens entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> 

<p>Queens led 50-40 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring USC Upstate 48-34. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.</p><p>Queens put up 98 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.7%. They hit 65.5% of their two-point attempts and went 14-for-38 from three, shooting 36.8% from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 69.2%, making 18 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Chris Ashby led the way with 23 points in 26 minutes, hitting 7 threes on 13 attempts, shooting 53.8% from beyond the arc. Breylin Garcia added 17 points, shooting 70% overall. The Royals dished out 20 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Queens (NC) Royals gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 22/38 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Royals held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 51%.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>East Tennessee State picked up an 87-76 win over USC Upstate on Friday, November 22nd. The Buccaneers, who were -10.5 favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 153.</p> 
<p>ETSU trailed 42-39 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 48-34.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 46.2% from the field. They connected on 44.4% of their threes, hitting 12 of 27 attempts, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%.</p> <p>Jaden Seymour and Quimari Peterson each scored 28 points, with Peterson shooting 61.1% overall and 66.7% from deep. Seymour hit 4 threes at a 57.1% rate. Mister Dean added 19 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Buccaneers allowed 30 made field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 44%, hitting 12 of 27 three-point attempts. East Tennessee State also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws for 65%.</p>

Queens (NC) Royals vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Panthers face off at 5:00 ET on FloC. The Panthers are hosting the game at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. The odds for this non-conference game currently have High Point as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.</p><h3>MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: High Point Panthers -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Missouri State picked up a 78-68 win over UT Arlington on Tuesday, November 19th. The Bears, who were +1 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>After trailing 37-34 at halftime, Missouri State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Mavericks 44-31.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, but they made up for it by hitting 85.3% of their free throws, going 29-for-34 from the line.</p> <p>Jaxon Ellingsworth led the way with 19 points, while Zaxton King added 18. Jalen Hampton was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and grabbing 12 rebounds. The Bears also pulled down 13 offensive boards and finished with just 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Missouri State's defense held their opponent to 68 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (22/57). They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 42 attempts (40%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, making 5 of 15 three-point attempts. Missouri State also sent them to the line 34 times, where they hit 29 free throws (85%). The Bears gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will High Point Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>High Point picked up an 80-73 win over American on Monday, November 18th. The Panthers were at home and entered the game as -14 point favorites.</p> 

<p>High Point led 39-29 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The Panthers didn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 153 went over the O/U line of 137.</p><p>High Point's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 56.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They connected on 62.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-14 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 76.2%, hitting 16 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Abdoulaye Thiam led the way with 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting, while D'Maurian Williams added 21 points, hitting 3-of-4 from deep. Elijah Stephens also had a strong performance, scoring 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting. Geoff Sprouse contributed 16 points, knocking down 4-of-7 from three-point range.</p><p>High Point's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, High Point's opponent hit 6 of 14 threes, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, a 76% rate. High Point gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Missouri State Bears vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Bulldogs face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Charleston is favored by -10.5 in this non-conference contest against Citadel. The game's over/under currently sits at 148 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS CITADEL BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at McAlister Field House at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Citadel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Cougars Chances on the Road</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston's season took a hit with a 68-47 home loss to Liberty on Sunday. The Cougars, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 115 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.</p> 

<p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Charleston struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 18 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Charleston's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 47 points on 30.8% shooting from the field. They hit 4 of 13 from beyond the arc, also at 30.8%, and their effective field goal percentage was 34.6%.</p> <p>Zach Cleveland led the way with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting, while Lazar Djokovic added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Isaiah Ihnen contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Charleston's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 68 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's defense allowed 4 threes on 13 attempts, also at a 30% rate. The opponent shot 78% from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 14. Charleston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><h3>Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Bulldogs dropped their Sunday game against the Aggies, losing 82-73 at home. Citadel entered the game as -3 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 39-36 at halftime, the Bulldogs struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 147.</p><p>Ryan Forrest and Brody Fox were the driving forces for the Citadel Bulldogs in their last game, with Forrest putting up 26 points and Fox adding 25 on 12-of-16 shooting. Jahnathan Lamothe also contributed 18 points, hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Bulldogs shot 45.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They connected on 30.8% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-26, and struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 52.9% of their shots. Citadel also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.</p><p>Even with the Citadel Bulldogs giving up 82 points, their defense managed to hold the opposing team to 45% shooting from the field, as they went 28/62 overall. The Bulldogs struggled more inside, where they allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 20 of their 36 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Citadel's defense limited the damage, with the opposing team shooting just 30%, making 8 of 26 three-point attempts. The Bulldogs also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 9 shots for 52%. Citadel gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Citadel Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Commodores game? Catch the action at TD Arena in Charleston, SC, as the Commodores hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143 points, with Vanderbilt being favored by -3.5 over Drake.</p><h3>DRAKE BULLDOGS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 8:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANDERBILT COMMODORES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Not only will Vanderbilt pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><h3>Drake Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drake picked up a 75-63 road win over Florida Atlantic on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulldogs were +3 underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Drake led 32-28 at halftime and put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The combined points for the game were 138, which was under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>Drake put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 40% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, and they connected on 76% of their free throws, going 19 of 25 from the line.</p> <p>Mitch Mascari led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes, while Bennett Stirtz added 17 points and 6 assists. Drake also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Drake's defense gave up 63 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field, including 55% on two-point attempts. The Bulldogs limited their opponents to just 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Bulldogs sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws for a 72% shooting rate. Drake also controlled the boards, giving up only 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Commodores Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Vanderbilt improved to 4-1 on the season with a 76-60 win over Seton Hall on Friday. The Commodores were -6 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 136 went just over the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>Vanderbilt led 38-28 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, allowing 32 points to the Pirates after the break.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.1%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 37% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes on 27 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 10-for-12, shooting 83.3%.</p> <p>Tyler Nickel led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 threes on 13 attempts, while Isaiah Coleman added 20 points, shooting 4-for-7 from deep. Devin McGlockton contributed 13 points, making 5 of 7 shots. The Commodores had 14 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense gave up 60 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 51% from the field on 28 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the Commodores allowed 66% shooting, with the other team hitting 18 of 27 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Vanderbilt's defense allowed 10 made threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 12 times, making 10, which is 83%. Vanderbilt gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

The Pepsi Center will be the site for an enticing showdown as the Buffalo Sabres pay a visit to the Mile-High City to meet the Colorado Avalanche. It's the final time that the two clubs will meet in the regular season. This East-West matchup gets going at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 26, and it can be viewed live on Sportsnet.
<h2>Buffalo Sabres vs. Colorado Avalanche Odds</h2>
Colorado heads into the contest as the substantial favorite with a moneyline of -215. The line for Buffalo is standing at +180 and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 6 goals. If you want to play this matchup's total, you'll be looking at odds of -115 money on the over and -105 for the under.

Netting 3.4 units for moneyline bettors, the Avalanche are 36-25 straight up (SU) overall this year. That winning percentage, ranked fifth in the NHL in this young season, is a welcome improvement over the 38-44 record from last year's regular season campaign. Through 61 regular season matches, 30 of the team's games have gone under the total, while 29 have gone over and just two have pushed. This year, the team's 16-14 SU at home.

Colorado's converted on 18.5 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a mark that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 20th overall, and it's successfully killed off 79.1 percent of all penalties.

Colorado, as a collective unit, has been penalized 3.6 times per game overall this season, and 2.6 per game over its past five outings. The team has been forced to kill penalties for just 6.9 minutes per game over its last 10 matchups, overall.

Averaging 27.1 saves per game with a .916 save percentage, Philipp Grubauer (19 wins, 17 losses, and four OT losses) has been the principal option in goal for the Avalanche this season. If they, however, choose to give him a rest, Colorado may roll with Pavel Francouz (17-9-9 record, .927 save percentage, 2.27 goals against average).

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar will both lead the offensive attack for the Avalanche. MacKinnon (84 points) has put up 33 goals and 51 assists and has recorded multiple points in 26 different games this year. Makar has 12 goals and 33 assists to his credit and has notched at least one point in 33 contests.

On the visiting bench, Buffalo is 29-33 straight up (SU) and has lost 1.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. 30 of its outings have gone over the total, while another 30 have gone under the total and just two have pushed. As a road team, Buffalo is 10-19 SU.

Buffalo has converted on 20.1 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a mark that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 30th overall and it's successfully defended 74.9 percent of all opponent power plays.

Buffalo's players have been penalized only 3.1 times per game in total this season, and 1.8 per game over their past ten contests. The team's been forced to kill penalties just 4.0 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Linus Ullmark (2.72 goals against average and .914 save percentage) has been the main option in goal for Buffalo. Ullmark is averaging 28.5 saves per game and owns a 16-17-3 record.

Jack Eichel (35 goals, 42 assists) will lead the offensive counter for the visiting Sabres.
<h3>Buffalo Sabres vs. Colorado Avalanche Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Pick:</a> SU Winner – Avalanche, O/U – Under
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Four of Colorado's last five games gone under the total.

Buffalo has managed 26.8 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while Colorado is averaging 31.8 shots per game over its last five home outings.

Power-play chances may have a critical role in tonight's game. The Sabres are 10-15 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 26-22 in games where they're in the penalty box for fewer than 10 total minutes. The Avalanche are 20-10 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 27-12 when total penalty minutes are in the single digits.

Buffalo is 1-2 in games decided by a shootout this season while Colorado is 1-1 in shootouts.

Colorado is ranked 10th in the NHL this season with 8.1 takeaways per game. That figure has trended lower, however, as the team has managed 6.7 takeaways over its last 10 games and 7.2 takeaways over its last five.

Buffalo is ranked 30th in the league with 5.2 takeaways per game. That figure has trended lower recently, however, as the team has averaged 4.5 takeaways over its last 10 games and 4.4 takeaways over its last five.

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Buffalo Sabres at Colorado Avalanche Free Pick 2/26/20

<p>Planning on watching today's Lakers and Falcons game? Catch the action at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO, as the Falcons hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on MWN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 129 points, and Air Force is favored by -10 vs. Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons -10</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-60 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Mercyhurst Pull Off A Win at Clune Arena?</h3><p>Mercyhurst fell to Columbia 77-63 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game. The Lakers, who were +15 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread despite the loss.</p> <p>Trailing 43-36 at halftime, Mercyhurst scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>Mercyhurst put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the Lakers with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep and shooting 50% overall. Aidan Reichert also shot 50%, contributing 19 points, while Jake Lemelman added 13 points, making 3 of 4 threes and shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Lakers gave up 21 two-point baskets on 58% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed 9 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Falcons Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Air Force fell 78-69 to California on Thursday, November 21st. The Falcons, who were +15.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-27 at halftime, Air Force put up 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Air Force's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 51% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They hit 11 threes in the game, with Ethan Taylor and Jeremiah Wilkinson each knocking down 5 and 2 threes, respectively.</p> <p>Taylor and Wilkinson both finished with 23 points, with Taylor shooting 69.2% from the field and 62.5% from three, while Wilkinson shot 66.7% overall and from deep. Andrej Stojakovic added 21 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts.</p><p>Despite Air Force's defensive efforts, they gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 54% from the field. The Falcons struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 61% success rate on 24/39 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Air Force held their opponents to 35% shooting, with 5 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 free throws. The Falcons also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Braves and Highlanders. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Highlanders at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have UC Riverside as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Even though we have UC Riverside winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Braves Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alcorn State dropped their road game against Washington on Friday, November 22nd, losing 77-60. The Braves went into the game as +27 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Alcorn State trailed 36-34 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points ended at 137, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Alcorn State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 11 of 12 attempts for a 91.7% success rate.</p> <p>Tyler Harris was a standout performer, scoring 27 points on 8 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 5 from three-point range, while also grabbing 8 rebounds. Zoom Diallo added 15 points and 4 assists, and Keionte Cornelius contributed 13 points, despite shooting just 4 of 14 overall and 3 of 11 from deep.</p><p>Alcorn State's defense gave up 77 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts, going 17/27.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 31%, making 7 of 22 three-point attempts. Alcorn State also sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 73%.</p><h3>Can the Highlanders Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Riverside pulled off a 77-75 road win over Colorado State on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Highlanders not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Riverside led 27-26 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 143.</p><p>UC Riverside put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 10 of 24 three-point attempts, hitting 41.7% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%.</p> <p>Barrington Hargress led the way with 31 points and 6 assists, shooting 55% from the field. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 21 points, while Nate Pickens, Nique Clifford, and Kyle Jorgensen each contributed 13 points.</p><p>UC Riverside gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, hitting 25 of their 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Highlanders' defense allowed 51% shooting, with the other team making 15 of 29 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Riverside held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they connected on 10 of 33 three-point attempts. The Highlanders also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 15, shooting 60%. UC Riverside limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p>

Alcorn State Braves vs UC Riverside Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Adam Wainwright will get the start for the Cardinals (56-75, 28-37 home) as they host the Padres (61-70, 26-37 away) at Busch Stadium. The Padres will give the starting nod to Blake Snell. Check out my prediction for game one of this National League matchup between the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Monday, August 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>The Padres have gone just 1-2 in their last three games vs. the runline.</li><li>In their five most recent games as the favorite, the Padres have gone just 2-3 against the runline.</li><li>In Blake Snell's 26 starts, the Padres have a record of just 12-14.</li></ul><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>With an overall record of 61-70, the Padres are 4th in the NL West. When playing at home, they are 35-33 and 26-37. So far, San Diego has a record of 22-22 against below .500 teams and have played in 42 series, going 17-20-5.</p><p><p>Blake Snell has been a force to be reckoned with in his 26 appearances this season, boasting an impressive 10-9 record. The southpaw has gone at least six innings in three consecutive games and his ERA of 2.73 is accompanied by a WHIP of 1.27. His K/BB ratio stands at 184/80 while opponents have mustered up a meager .189 batting average against him, along with a slugging percentage allowed of .309.</p></p><p>The Padres are hoping for a repeat performance from Blake Snell, who had a quality start in his last outing. Despite Snell's six-inning effort that yielded only three runs, the Marlins still managed to defeat San Diego 3-0.</p><p>The Padres have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 14 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 8th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 10th in home runs and 17th in slugging percentage. Overall, San Diego is averaging 4.5 runs per game (14th).</p><p>Manny Machado has been a major contributor to the Padres' offense this season, leading the team with 25 home runs over their last ten games. His overall batting average stands at .250, with four of those long balls coming in that span.</p><h3>WILL THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Cardinals take on the Padres with the hopes of snapping their three game losing streak. This recent skid has their record sitting at 56-75, putting them 5th in the NL Central. When looking at their overall series numbers, they have gone 15-21-5. At home, they are 28-37 and 28-38.</p><p><p>Adam Wainwright will take the mound for the Cardinals with a 3-9 record in 17 appearances this season. His ERA is 8.61, K/9 is 5.12, FIP is 6.02 and OBP is .407.</p></p><p>The veteran pitcher has had a tough start to the 2023 season, with his ERA now standing at 6.75.

Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals were dealt a loss in their most recent game against the Pirates, as the veteran pitcher allowed six runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Cardinals are ranked 19th in the league in scoring at 2.4 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.5 per contest puts them 14th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, St. Louis is 6th, with an OBP currently sitting at .329. The team's collective batting average is .254 (9th).</p><p>The Cardinals' offensive leader, Paul Goldschmidt, has been a force to be reckoned with this season. He currently leads the team in hits and boasts a batting average of .276. Goldschmidt's slugging percentage stands at .455 and his on-base percentage is an impressive .364.</p>

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