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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Bears game? Catch the action at Hawkins Arena in Macon, GA, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Samford is favored by -5.5 in this Southern conference contest against Mercer. The game's over/under currently sits at 165 points.</p><h3>SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS MERCER BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hawkins Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><p>Samford improved to 12-3 on the season with a 76-69 win over UNCG on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Samford took a 36-28 lead into halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41. Despite the narrow margin in the 2nd half, they held on for the win at home.</p><p>Samford's offense put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes. At the free-throw line, they converted 73.9% of their 23 attempts.</p> <p>Trey Fort led the Bulldogs with 21 points, while Donovan Atwell added 19, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Rylan Jones contributed 16 points and 6 assists, and Riley Allenspach was efficient, shooting 75% from the field in just 15 minutes.</p><p>Samford's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field, hitting 25 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 28 two-point attempts to fall, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Samford's defense conceded 9 of 24 shots, a 37% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts, shooting 73%. Samford allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Bears dropped to 7-9 on the season after an 85-82 road loss to Western Carolina on Sunday. Mercer entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Mercer led 44-40 at halftime but were outscored 45-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 167 went over the pre-game line of 154.5.</p><p>Mercer's offense put up 82 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting 61.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor. Ahmad Robinson added 18 points and 13 rebounds, though he shot just 36.8%. Ice Emery contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes.</p><p>Mercer’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 64% from two-point range, with 18 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercer’s defense gave up 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 of their attempts, shooting 80%.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Canadiens and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Hockey Club being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS 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 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hockey Club to secure a 3-2 victory.</li><li>Take the Hockey Club on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Montreal Be The Talk of Delta Center?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 20-18-4. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 4 goals fell short of the over/under.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Montreal got on the board with a goal from Christian Dvorak at 14:28 in the third period. The Penguins sealed the game with an empty-net goal at 19:15.</p><p>Montreal’s offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, managing just one goal, which came from Christian Dvorak—his first of the season—at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until Dvorak’s tally.</p> <p>Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season on Dvorak’s goal, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist. Montreal recorded 20 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Montreal's defense allowed the first two goals in their recent loss, with both coming from Sidney Crosby. The first was at 15:57 in the 1st period, and the second was a power-play goal at 18:40 in the 2nd. After the Canadiens scored to make it 2-1, they conceded an empty-netter at 19:15 in the 3rd. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Can the Hockey Club Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 18-17-7 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. They held a 2-0 lead before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. Utah entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Three different players scored for Utah, but their defense struggled, allowing the Golden Knights to tie the game with just one second left in the second period. Utah’s offense managed only 19 shots on goal, compared to 35 from Vegas.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club netted three goals in their recent game against the Golden Knights. Logan Cooley opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Ian Cole added his first and Alexander Kerfoot found the net for the second time this year. The team took 19 shots on goal, with Cooley scoring on one of his two shots.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to two. Jack McBain picked up his third assist, while Logan Cooley now has eight assists this season. Maveric Lamoureux also added his first assist of the year.</p><p>Utah's defense struggled late in their previous game, allowing the final four goals, including the game-winner in overtime. After taking a 2-0 lead, they gave up two goals in the 2nd period, one in the 3rd, and the decisive goal 2:15 into overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Runnin' Rebels face off at 11:00 ET on CBSS. The Runnin' Rebels are hosting the game at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Utah State is favored by -4.5 in this Mountain West conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Not only will UNLV pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Utah State improved to 15-1 on the season with an 81-79 win over Boise State on Saturday. The Aggies, who were -4.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they got the win at home. The combined points of 160 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-34 at halftime, Utah State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Boise State 47-41 to secure the win.</p><p>Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 61.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to their strong shooting from both inside and outside the arc. The Aggies hit 67.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 52.4% of their three-pointers, going 11-for-21 from deep.</p> <p>Tyson Degenhart and Ian Martinez both hit 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from beyond the arc. Degenhart finished with 22 points, while Martinez added 18. Alvaro Cardenas contributed 15 points and 8 assists. Utah State dished out 18 assists as a team, but struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 22 attempts (45.5%).</p><p>Utah State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 67% on two-point attempts, with 19 makes from 28 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense conceded 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% success rate. They did manage to limit damage at the free-throw line, where the other team shot just 45%, hitting 10 of 22. Utah State also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UNLV Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>UNLV’s season record dropped to 9-7 after an 84-62 road loss to Colorado State on Saturday. The Runnin' Rebels entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.</p> <p>UNLV trailed 46-35 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 38.</p><p>UNLV's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 62 points on 41% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they hit only 29.4% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-17. At the free-throw line, they connected on 63.6%, making 7 of 11 attempts.</p> <p>Rashaan Mbemba and Nique Clifford each scored 22 points, with Mbemba shooting 8-for-9 from the field. Clifford hit 4 of 5 threes and added 7 assists. Jaden Henley and Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 19 points each, with Thomas adding 6 assists. UNLV grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>UNLV's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 18/29.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNLV's opponents shot 50%, making 12 of 24 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 80%.</p>

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<p>Wednesday's matchup between the Giants and Brewers has a first pitch set for 8:10 PM ET from American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Giants are 67-66 this season, and they are starting Kyle Harrison. The Brewers have dropped two straight and they are starting Freddy Peralta. Milwaukee is 1st in the NL Central, while the Giants are 4th in the NL West.</p>

<p>The over/under line for Wednesday's game is currently at 7.5 runs, and the Brewers are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -165. The Giants have a money line payout of +140, and NBCS will be carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline -165</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 8:10 ET on Wednesday, August 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Giants 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 picked up a 5-4 road win over the Brewers in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a two-run lead going into the 7th inning, and the Brewers could only muster two more runs in the bottom half of the 7th. As for the Giants, they scored the game's first run in the 1st, and the game's final run came in the top of the 5th.</p>

<p>Logan Webb got the start for the Giants, going just five innings while giving up four runs and striking out four. Camilo Doval got the win out of the bullpen, and Ryan Walker got the save. Tobias Myers only went five innings for the Brewers, giving up three earned runs on three hits.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Giants were led by Matt Chapman, who went 3/4 with a home run. Mike Yastrzemski and Grant McCray each had two RBIs. For the Brewers, Willy Adames hit the game's only other home run and went 2/5.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 67-66 overall and trail the Dodgers by 11.5 games in the NL West. So far, they have gone 21-19 in divisional games. The Giants are currently 4th in the NL West and lead the Rockies by 18.0 games for the final spot in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 38-28 this season, and they are 29-38 on the road. As the favorite, San Francisco is 42-30 and 25-36 as the underdog. The Giants' overall series record is 21-17-4, and they are winning their current series vs. the Brewers, taking game one.</p><p>The Giants have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 67-66 overall. They have been particularly profitable on the road, where they are 38-29 against the run line. They have covered the run line in five straight road games and in six straight games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's game between the San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers has an over/under line of 7.5 runs. Both teams have a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game this season, and the over/under record for Giants games is 68-60. The average over/under line for their games this season has been 8 runs, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 26-22. Overall, 52.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Kyle Harrison gets the start for the Giants today as he faces the Brewers on the road. He has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 7-5 with a 4.00 ERA. Harrison's WHIP for the season is currently 1.30, and opponents are batting .248 off him this year. In his last outing, Harrison picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Harrison has a total of nine quality starts this year.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Giants are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. They have been pretty consistent at home and on the road, averaging 4.3 and 4.4 runs per game, respectively. Collectively, they are batting .242, which is 12th in the MLB, and have the league's 16th ranked home run total. San Francisco's offense has been pretty balanced, as they are 13th in the league in OPS and 16th in slugging.</p>

<p>Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman have been the Giants' top power hitters this season, with 20 and 21 homers, respectively. Chapman's 64 RBIs are the top mark on the team, and Ramos is right behind him at 64. Over his last six games, Ramos has gone 8/23, while Grant McCray has also been swinging a hot bat, going 6/21 with two homers in this stretch.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Brewers are 75-56 overall this season, putting them 1st in the NL Central. Currently, they lead the Cubs by 9.0 games for the top spot in the division. Milwaukee will take on the Giants today, having dropped two straight games overall.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are 38-25 this season, and they are 37-31 on the road. So far, they have gone 26-16 against other teams in the NL Central. As the favorite, the Brewers are 42-31 this season and 33-25 as the underdog. Milwaukee's overall series record is 23-15-4 this year.</p><p>When the Brewers are favored, they have been a poor bet on the run line, going 29-44. They are 39-19 on the run line as underdogs. Their average run differential in games they win is +3.5, while their average run differential in losses is -2.8.</p><p>When the Milwaukee Brewers play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. Overall, the over/under record for Milwaukee is 70-54, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their games have gone over the total 21 times and under 8 times. In 74.0% of their games this season, the over/under line has been set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Freddy Peralta will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Cardinals, he went five innings, didn't give up a run, and gave up just two hits. Peralta has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 8-7 with a 3.86 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .214 this season off the right-hander. Peralta has a total of 10 quality starts this year and is averaging 10.37 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has given up 22 homers and is averaging 3.35 walks per nine innings.</p><p>The Brewers come into today's game with the 9th best scoring offense in the league, averaging 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, the Brewers are batting .253, which is the 6th best mark in the league. They also have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the league and have done a great job of putting the ball in play, as their team strikeout numbers are 20th in the league.</p>

<p>Willy Adames has been the Brewers' top power threat this season, as his 24 home runs are the best mark on the team and 12th best in the league. He is also 9th in the league in RBIs, with 88. Adames is also coming into the game on a four-game hitting streak. William Contreras has been a solid run producer for the Brewers, as he is 2nd on the team with 74 RBIs and is batting .281 for the season.</p>

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