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<p>Looking to win big? The Hilltoppers and Antelopes face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes are hosting the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -12.5 at home against Western Kentucky.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Western Kentucky at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hilltoppers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Western Kentucky dropped their season opener at home to Wichita State, losing 91-84 on Monday. The Hilltoppers, who were slight -1 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 43-38 at halftime, WKU scored 46 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Western Kentucky put up 84 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 39.7% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, but they made up for it by hitting 24 free throws at a 70.6% rate and grabbing 14 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Justin Hill led the way with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 57.1% from three. Babacar Faye added 28 points and 8 rebounds, while Don McHenry contributed 21 points, hitting 3 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Despite Western Kentucky holding their opponent to just 39% shooting overall, they still gave up 91 points in their last game. The Hilltoppers allowed 21 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, a 48% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Western Kentucky's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts, a 70% clip. The Hilltoppers also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Antelopes Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Grand Canyon opened their season with an 89-79 win over Cal State Fullerton on Monday. The Antelopes, who were -18.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the 140-point O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 47-45 at halftime, Grand Canyon tightened up defensively in the second half, holding Fullerton to 34 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>JaKobe Coles led the way for Grand Canyon with 26 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field in their latest game. Ray Harrison added 21 points, despite shooting just 41.7% overall and 20% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Kaleb Brown was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 3 of 4 from three-point range, finishing with 17 points. Donovan Oday contributed 12 points, though he struggled from the field, shooting 33.3% and missing his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 18/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon's opponents shot 32%, making 10 of 31 three-pointers. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 23 free throws for 71%. Grand Canyon also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Carolina as Away Favorites</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 14-5-0. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up early in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for Carolina with two goals, bringing his season total to three. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, now with 12 assists on the season. Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal, finding the net on an empty net with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Hurricanes fired 45 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added an empty-netter in the third. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense had 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 8-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled right from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored the Blue Jackets' first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the Capitals had already scored 6 by then.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets with his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and scored both of their goals in the second period. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s tally.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they allowed another goal late in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 15 saves.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Blue Demons? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS2. The game will be played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have DePaul as the -17.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Blue Demons.</li><li>Even though we have DePaul winning straight-up, we like Northern Illinois at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northern Illinois Shock Everyone at Wintrust Arena?</h3><h3>Northern Illinois Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies fell to Elon 75-48 on Wednesday, failing to cover the +2 spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 144 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Northern Illinois trailed 38-29 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 37.</p><p>In their last game, Northern Illinois struggled offensively, scoring just 48 points on 30.5% shooting from the field. They hit 9 of 27 three-pointers (33.3%) and were even worse from the free-throw line, making only 3 of 10 attempts (30%).</p> <p>The Huskies had an effective field goal percentage of 37.3% and managed just 7 offensive rebounds. TK Simpkins led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall, while James Dent Jr. added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Northern Illinois giving up 75 points, they held the opposing team to just 30% shooting from the field, with the defense allowing 18 made field goals on 59 attempts. The Huskies were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited their opponent to 28% shooting, as they went 9/32 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northern Illinois allowed 9 made threes on 27 attempts, with the opposition shooting 33% from deep. The Huskies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted just 3 of those attempts for 30%. Northern Illinois gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Blue Demons Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>DePaul picked up a 78-69 win over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game. The Blue Demons were favored by 18.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul led 29-25 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The total points for the game were 147, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field and hitting 15 three-pointers at a 38.5% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6%, and they connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Kooper Jacobi led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.2% overall. Jacob Meyer added 16 points, hitting 5 threes at 45.5%, while Nakyel Shelton contributed 17 points despite shooting just 27.3% from the field.</p><p>DePaul's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 23/53 attempts. They also allowed 17 free throws, with the other team making 73% of them.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, DePaul's opponents hit 15/39 threes, shooting 38%. The Blue Demons also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Illinois Huskies vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (7-10) will host the Grizzlies (9-7) in a non-conference matchup. Memphis is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. The Bulls are 7th in the Eastern Conference, while the Grizzlies are 9th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-118 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Grizzlies Find a Way to Win in Chicago?</h3><p>With a 117-111 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 9-7 on the season. Memphis, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Memphis took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 32-22. They entered the 4th quarter with a 90-81 lead, but the 76ers went on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 115-101 to 126-101.</p><p>The Grizzlies shot 48.2% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 44.2% clip in their win over the 76ers. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 25 points, while Desmond Bane added 21 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 45.5%.</p> <p>Jaylen Wells contributed 14 points, with 8 coming in the opening quarter. Bane had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 11 points, and Jake LaRavia added 7 of his 11 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the 76ers to 22 points, which helped them secure a 117-111 win. Overall, Memphis allowed 111 points on 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies limited the 76ers to 11 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc. Memphis also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 7-10 this season after a 136-122 win over the Hawks on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulls, who were +2.5 point underdogs at home, not only won but covered the spread.</p> <p>Chicago took control early, leading 28-25 after the 1st quarter and 58-51 at halftime. A big 3rd quarter, where they outscored Atlanta 41-33, put them ahead 99-84 going into the 4th. Although the Hawks edged the Bulls 38-37 in the final period, Chicago held on for the win. The game’s total of 258 points went over the O/U line of 246.5 by 11.5 points.</p><p>The Bulls shot 57% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 44.2% clip in their 136-122 win over the Hawks. Zach LaVine led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each added 20 points, with White dishing out 9 assists. Dosunmu shot 80% from the field, while White contributed 10 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 25 and 26 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 38 points. Despite that, they limited the Hawks' three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 29% shooting.</p> <p>Chicago sent Atlanta to the line 19 times, where the Hawks made 14 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also contributed with 8 steals and 10 blocked shots.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>At 8:40 PM from Coors Field in Denver, we have an NL West matchup between the Giants and Rockies. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Giants are 16-21, while the Rockies come in with a record of 8-27. San Francisco is the favorite on the money line at -171, and the over/under line is sitting at 10 runs.</p>

<p>Wednesday's starting pitching matchup features Jordan Hicks for the Giants and Peter Lambert for the Rockies. If you're looking where to catch this one on TV, it is being carried by NBC Sports Bay Area.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies Moneyline +143</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:40 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rockies winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rockies 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 Francisco cruised to an easy 5-0 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a huge 4th inning, scoring all five of their runs. As for the Rockies, they had their best chance to score in the 7th but could only muster one run. Heading into the game, the Giants were favored at -164 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kyle Harrison started for the Giants and picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with just two strikeouts but induced 11 groundouts. Dakota Hudson had a rough outing for the Rockies, taking the loss after going just 3 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs.</p>

<p>Jung Hoo Lee was the only Giants hitter to have more than one hit, as he went 3/5 with an RBI. Both Nick Ahmed and LaMonte Wade Jr. each drove in two for San Francisco's offense.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 16-21 overall this season, and they are 8.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Giants are 7-8 in divisional games this year. The Giants are on the road today, and they have gone 7-14 on the road compared to 9-7 at home.</p>

<p>So far, the Giants have dropped seven of their first ten games. This year, the Giants are just 6-15 in night games. San Francisco has struggled as the road favorite, going just 3-3, and they are 5-12 as the underdog this year. The Giants' overall series record is 4-5-2, and they have lost two straight series.</p><p>San Francisco has been a tough team to bet on this season, as they are just 17-20 against the run line. They have been a better bet on the road, where they are 11-10 against the run line, compared to just 6-10 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 10-7 against the run line, compared to just 7-13 as the favorite.</p><p>The Giants have played 36 games this season with an over/under line set lower than 10 runs, which accounts for 97.3% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 16-19. In their last 10 games, they have hit the under in 7 of them. Their games have gone under the over/under line in 8 of their last 10 games.</p><p>San Francisco is sending right-hander Jordan Hicks to the mound today vs. the Rockies. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-1 with an ERA of 1.90. So far, he has made three quality starts and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Phillies, where he gave up four earned runs in four innings of work. Hicks took the loss in that outing. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Opponents are batting .175 vs. Hicks this year. Per nine innings, he has 7.11 strikeouts and 3.32 walks.</p><p>Thairo Estrada has been swinging a hot bat for the Giants, going 8/25 in his last six games with one home run and seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .246 with five homers, which is tied for the team lead. Estrada is also 1st on the team in RBIs, with 20. Michael Conforto and Jorge Soler also have five homers this season, with Conforto's 18 RBIs being the 2nd most on the team.</p>

<p>San Francisco is looking for a better performance from Matt Chapman, who is batting just .204 this season and has gone deep four times. Over his last six games, Mike Yastrzemski is just 3/17, and Wilmer Flores is also struggling, going 3/21 in his last six games.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rockies are 8-27 overall, and they have dropped three straight games heading into today's matchup vs. the Giants. Currently, they trail the Dodgers by 15.5 games for the NL West lead. So far, they are 4-8 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rockies are just 5-11 compared to 3-16 on the road. This season, they have really struggled as the underdog, going 8-27. Colorado is still looking for their first series win, as their overall series record is 0-10-1.</p><p>When the Rockies win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.0. However, they lose more often than they win, with an average run margin of -2.3. They have gone 16-19 against the run line, including a 7-9 mark at home. Their run line losing streak at home is at three games, and they have failed to cover the run line in their last two games when favored.</p><p>Colorado's games have averaged 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 16-19. The over/under line for today's game is set at 10 runs, and the Rockies' games have had an average line of 10 runs this season. In games where the line has been set at 10 runs, the over/under record is 0-1. So far this season, 37.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 10 runs or higher.</p><p>Through two starts, Peter Lambert has a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 5.66. He has made a total of nine appearances this season. Lambert's WHIP for the season is currently 1.50. In his last outing, he went 3 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs, and taking the loss. Lambert has allowed at least one home run in three of his last four outings. The right-hander has a walk rate of 3.92 per nine innings compared to 7.84 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Rockies are batting just .232 as a team, which is 17th in the league. They have also been one of the worst offensive teams in the league in terms of scoring runs, as they are 27th in the league at 3.5 runs per game. One of the few bright spots in their lineup has been Ryan McMahon, who is hitting .302 for the season and has a team-high 19 RBIs.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Brendan Rodgers has gone 6/17, while Jacob Stallings has also been swinging a hot bat, going 5/14 with two homers in this stretch. Ryan McMahon has struggled a bit of late, going just 3/18 in his last five games.</p>

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