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Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 4:05 PM from PNC Park in Pittsburgh, we have an interleague matchup between the Red Sox and Pirates. Heading into Saturday's game, the Red Sox are 11-10, while the Pirates come in with a record of 11-9. The over/under line is at 8 runs, with the Pirates being the slight favorite on the money line (-121).</p>

<p>Mitch Keller is starting for the Pirates, and he is facing off against Kutter Crawford for the Red Sox. You can catch this one on SN PT.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -121</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 4:05 ET on Saturday, April 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Boston cruised to an easy 8-1 win over the Pirates in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 1st inning, scoring two of their runs and picking up four of their 12 hits. On the other side, the Pirates got on the board with one run in the 9th and finished with just four hits.</p>

<p>Brayan Bello started for the Red Sox and picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Pirates, Quinn Priester got the start and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Wilyer Abreu and Rob Refsnyder each homered for the Red Sox, while Ceddanne Rafaela scored three times and drove in two runs while going 1/4. Triston Casas also had a two RBI game at the plate.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Red Sox are on the road today vs. the Pirates, they are looking to move above .500, as they currently hold an 11-10 record. In the AL East, they are in 5th place, the same as the Rays, and both teams trail the Yankees by 3.5 games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Red Sox have been good so far, putting together an 8-3 record. But at home, they have gone just 3-7. Boston is coming off a series win over the Guardians and, as the series is current, they are 3-2-1 this season.</p><p>When playing on the road, the Boston Red Sox have been a solid bet against the run line, going 9-2 so far this season. Their average run margin in those games is +3.0, compared to -2.2 at home. They are currently on a four-game run line win streak on the road and have covered the run line in three straight games as the underdog.</p><p>When the Red Sox and Pirates meet today, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Red Sox have played 20 games this season, and their over/under record is 10-10. The average over/under line in their games is 8 runs, and their combined run average is 8.3 runs per game. In their last five games, the over has hit in three of them, and the over/under line has been set at 8 runs in 13 of their 21 games this season.</p><p>Kutter Crawford and the Red Sox are on the road to take on the Pirates. Crawford has been solid in his first four starts of the season, but he hasn't picked up a win yet. He has gone 6 innings in two of his starts, and he has yet to give up more than 1 earned run in a game this season.</p><p>For the Red Sox, we have Triston Casas as our 2nd best player in terms of total hits today, and his home run projection is 3rd best in the league. Enmanuel Valdez is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and his odds to hit a home run are 8th best in today's slate. Masataka Yoshida has our best total hits projection on the team.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates are currently on a four-game losing streak and will look to get back on track today as they are at home vs. the Red Sox. In the NL Central, they are two games behind the Cubs for 2nd place and two games behind the Brewers for the division lead.</p>

<p>So far, Pittsburgh has been the underdog in 15 of their games, and they have gone 9-6 in those games. At home, they are 3-3 compared to 8-6 on the road.</p><p>When the Pirates win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.3 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.6 runs per game. Overall, their run line record is 12-8, and they are 3-3 against the run line at home. They are 9-5 against the run line on the road, and they have failed to cover in their last two games at home.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen their games go over the total in 12 of their 20 games this season. Their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game, and the over/under line for today's game against the Boston Red Sox is set at 8 runs. The over has hit in three of the four games this season when the over/under line has been set at 8 runs.</p><p>Mitch Keller has started the season with a pair of wins, and he has been able to go 6 innings in each of his first two starts. His first start was at home against the Tigers, and he struck out 9 batters, and then in his last outing, he went 7 innings and struck out 4 against the Phillies. Keller has given up a home run in each of his first two starts.</p><p>For the Pirates, we have Oneil Cruz with the highest home run projection on the team and the 5th best in the league today. Ke'Bryan Hayes has the 16th best hits projection in the league, while Bryan Reynolds is 26th. Reynolds does have the 8th best home run projection in the league, and 2nd on the Pirates.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 4/20/24

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<p>Cleveland and Kansas City are set to face off in an AL Central matchup at 1:10 PM ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. The Guardians are on a two-game winning streak and are 75-55, while the Royals have lost two straight and are 72-58.</p>

<p>The over/under line for Monday's game is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Royals are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -122 compared to +102 for the Guardians. Nick Sandlin is set to start for the Guardians, while the Royals are sending Cole Ragans to the mound.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline +102</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 1:10 ET on Monday, August 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 7 to 6</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Guardians to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 13 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>To close out their series vs. the Phillies, the Royals took an 11-3 loss. Leading up to the game, the Royals were the slight favorite at -140 on the money line. It was a five-run 3rd inning by the Phillies that really turned things in their favor, and the Royals could only score three runs, all of which came in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Seth Lugo had a rough outing, giving up 11 hits and five earned runs in just 5 1/3 innings of work. The Royals's offense was carried by MJ Melendez, who went 2/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Kansas City is three games behind the Guardians in the AL Central as they are 72-58 overall. The Royals have dropped two straight games, losing the final two games of their series vs. the Phillies. So far, they have gone 26-13 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have gone 41-28 this season and are just above .500 at 31-30 on the road. As the road favorite, the Royals have gone 15-9 this season, and they are 42-25 as the favorite overall. Kansas City's overall series record is 19-21-1, and they are currently on a four-game winning streak on the road.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Royals have been a solid bet this season, going 73-57. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 34-27 against the run line. Their average run differential on the road is +0.7, which is also their average run differential overall. They have covered the run line in four straight road games.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are on the road facing the Cleveland Guardians today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 9.0 runs per game. The Royals' over/under record for the season is 60-66, and they have hit the over in three straight games.</p><p>Cole Ragans is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Angels, as he got the start and took the loss in that game. Against the Angels, he gave up five runs (four earned) in five innings of work. Before that outing, he had won three straight starts. Ragans' record for the season is 10-8, and his ERA is 3.31. Opponents are batting .213 vs. Ragans this season. Out of his 26 starts, he has turned in 17 quality starts and has a WHIP of 1.15. For the year, he has allowed 14 homers and is averaging 10.81 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Royals are 8th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.8 runs per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, and they also have a strong team batting average of .257. As a team, the Royals are the league's 2nd toughest team to strike out.</p>

<p>Over the team's last seven games, MJ Melendez has gone 6/17 with two homers and three RBIs, while Michael Massey has gone 9/20. Massey is also on a three-game hitting streak. Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez are the team's top two home run hitters, and Witt Jr. comes into the game with a team-high 93 RBIs.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>The Guardians's offense was carried by Jhonkensy Noel in their most recent game vs. the Rangers. Noel went only 1/3, but his one hit was a home run, and he drove in three runs. The Guardians also got a big game from David Fry, going 1/3 with a homer.</p>

<p>Matthew Boyd started for the Guardians, going six innings and giving up just one run on three hits. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Cleveland is hosting the Royals today with an overall record of 75-55, which has them leading the AL Central by three games. The Guardians are currently on a two-game winning streak, and they closed out their series vs. the Rangers with a win. So far, they are 21-17 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The Royals are in 2nd place in the AL Central, and they will try to cut into the Guardians' three-game lead today. Kansas City is 72-58 overall and have dropped two straight games. Their last series came vs. the Mariners, and they dropped two of three games. As the underdog, the Royals have lost two straight, and they are 23-28 as the underdog overall.</p><p>The Guardians have been a solid run line bet this season, going 64-66 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 29-32 on the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +0.6 runs per game, and they have been slightly better at home compared to on the road. They are currently on a two-game run line win streak and have been a better bet as the underdog this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is right on par with the Cleveland Guardians' combined run average for the season. Their over/under record is 62-59, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over the total 19 times and under 16 times. Overall, only 19.2% of their games have had higher lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Cleveland is starting Nick Sandlin today vs. the Royals, and he has made 56 appearances this season. Sandlin has a record of 7-0 and an ERA of 3.88. This year, opponents are batting .202 off the right-hander, and his WHIP for the season is 1.17. Sandlin most recently pitched on August 22nd vs. the Yankees, where he went two-thirds of an inning out of the bullpen, giving up two earned runs, one walk, and one homer. He didn't give up a homer in his previous two outings. Sandlin has allowed a homer in three of his last five outings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Guardians are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. At home, they have been even better, putting up 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .237, but they do have the league's 13th ranked scoring offense. Cleveland's offense has been led by Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor, who have combined for 61 homers and 194 RBIs this season.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Jhonkensy Noel has gone 8/25 with three homers and six RBIs. During this stretch, he has scored eight runs. Daniel Schneemann and Will Brennan are both on three-game hitting streaks for the Guardians.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 8/26/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -16.5 against Sam Houston in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 87-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bearkats were -11 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 147.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-32 at halftime, Sam Houston turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 55-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 45.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes, while Cameron Huefner added 22 points. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite the Bearkats' defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Sam Houston gave up 29 field goals on 61 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, Sam Houston gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 96-56 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading just 39-36 at halftime, Pittsburgh clamped down defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 57 points of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 71% of their two-point attempts and 47.8% from beyond the arc, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. The Panthers also shot 76% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Brandin Cummings was the standout performer, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range (6/8). Jaland Lowe contributed 12 assists, while Ishmael Leggett and Devontae Blanton each grabbed 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 56 points, shooting 61% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 25 times, converting 19 free throws for a 76% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

<p>At 9:00 ET, the Bulls (-181) will take on the Jazz (+149) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 223.5.</p>

<p>Chicago (-4.5) is 29-32 overall and 9th in the East, while Utah is 28-34 and 11th in the West. NBCS has the TV coverage for this game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-109 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Chicago Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago's ATS record on the road this season is 16-13, and they have covered the spread in their last four road games. Overall, they are 32-28 against the spread and 13-12 as the favorite.</p>

<p>The Bulls have a record of 29-32 this season, which is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-22 and 4-9 against other teams in the Central Division.</p>

<p>Chicago has won two straight games on the road and are 13-17 on the road for the season. Their average scoring differential on the road is -3.3 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Kings, the Bulls won 113-109 as 6.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 230.5, and the teams combined for 222 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 31-29-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. Today's O/U line of 223.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 224.7.</p><p>Despite being one of the top teams in the league in offensive rebounding, the Bulls are just 25th in scoring at 111.7 points per game. They have scored below the NBA average in 63.9% of their games this season.</p>

<p>Chicago is 23rd in field goal percentage at 46% and 27th in pace at 97 possessions per game. They are 11th in two-point field goals made but just 25th in three-point shooting at 35%.</p>

<p>On the road, the Bulls are averaging 111.6 points per game compared to 111.7 at home. Overall, they are 24th in true shooting percentage and 19th in free throw attempts.</p><p>At this time, the Bulls' defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 113.1 points per game. Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.6% and 36.8% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Can the Utah Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>The Jazz have won two straight games at home and are 20-10 ATS at home this season. Their overall ATS record is 34-28, and they have covered the spread in their last two games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Jazz have lost six straight games vs. the spread. Today, they are 4.5-point underdogs and have gone 15-29 as the underdog this season. In the Western Conference, they are in 11th place and 4th in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>Utah's O/U record for the season is 34-27-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today's O/U line is 223.5, and the average combined scoring in their games is 238.1 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Jazz beat the Wizards by a score of 127-115. The O/U line for that game was 241.5, and Utah covered the spread as 5-point favorites.</p><p>As the 9th ranked scoring offense in the NBA, the Jazz are averaging 117.7 points per game this season. At home, they have been even better, scoring 123.4 points per contest.</p>

<p>Utah is one of the league's best three-point shooting teams, making 13.4 threes per game (12th). However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.</p>

<p>One area where the Jazz have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 5th in the league in free throws made per game (19.1) and 10th in attempts (23.2).</p><p>Currently, the Jazz's defense holds the 26th rank in the NBA, allowing 120.4 points per game. The Jazz defense is coming off a game in which they held the Wizards offense to just 48.5% shooting. Overall, they gave up 115 points to Washington.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Memphis as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers -1</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 12:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mississippi State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Mississippi State improved to 10-1 on the season with an 83-59 win over Central Michigan on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -20.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 142, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 32-25 at halftime, Mississippi State’s offense exploded in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding Central Michigan to 34 points.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and 37.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they went just 2-for-7 (28.6%).</p> <p>The Bulldogs dished out 24 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Claudell Harris Jr. hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep and finishing with 19 points. Michael Nwoko also added 18 points, shooting 66.7% from the field in just 18 minutes of play.</p><p>Even though Mississippi State gave up 59 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 35 made baskets on 71 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs' defense struggled, as they allowed 57% shooting on 24/42 from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's opponent hit 11 threes on 29 attempts, good for 37%. The Bulldogs did catch a break at the free-throw line, where their opponent shot just 28%, making only 2 of 7 attempts. However, Mississippi State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Memphis moved to 9-2 on the season with a 64-62 win over Virginia on Wednesday. The Tigers were -3.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the O/U line of 130.5.</p> <p>Memphis trailed 30-21 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Virginia 43-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Memphis struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 64 points while shooting 37.5% from the field. They hit only 21.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 23 attempts, though they were solid at the free-throw line, converting 81% of their shots.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, shooting 53.3% overall. Elijah Saunders added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Dain Dainja contributed 11 rebounds.</p><p>Memphis held their opponent to 62 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 39% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 21 field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Foxes and Bobcats game? Catch the action at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Quinnipiac as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.</p><h3>MARIST RED FOXES VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Marist as Away Dogs</h3><p>Marist has played 27 games this season and has a record of 16-11. The team is 11-7 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference games and 5-4 in non-conference games. On the road, the Red Foxes are 8-7 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games. So far, Marist has been the underdog in 12 games, and they have a record of 5-7 in those matchups.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Marist lost to Iona by a score of 71-64. The team's average scoring margin on the road this season is +.1, and they are 4-1 in their last five road games. This season, the Red Foxes have been the underdog in 12 games, and their record in those matchups is 5-7.</p><p>Marist has an ATS record of 16-11 this season and they are 7-5 vs. the spread at home. On the road, the Red Foxes are 9-6 vs. the spread and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games. As the underdog, Marist has an ATS mark of 7-5 this year and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Marist's over/under record for the season is 8-18-1 and their games have averaged 126.7 points. Today's over/under line of 138 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (132.1). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and their games have averaged 125 points in those matchups.</p><p>The Marist offense is coming off a game in which they scored 64 points vs. Iona. Overall their field goal percentage was 48% while connecting on 7 threes. Josh Pascarelli is leading the team in scoring at 10.8 points per contest. Max Allen has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12 going into the game.</p><p>The Red Foxes' defense is presently ranked 6th nationally, allowing an average of 61.8 points per contest. Against Iona, the Red Foxes' defense gave up 71 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Iona only made 9 free-throws.</p><h3>Can the Bobcats Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Quinnipiac enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 19 of their 29 games this season. So far, they have gone 16-3 when favored. At home, the Bobcats have gone 11-3 this season, and they have a scoring margin of +6.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Quinnipiac has won two games in a row, and they come into this matchup with a record of 21-8. In their most recent game, they faced off against Siena, and they won by a score of 71-57. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bobcats have gone 7-3.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Quinnipiac has gone 10-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bobcats are 5-5 vs. the spread. At home, Quinnipiac is 7-7 vs. the spread this season and 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Quinnipiac's over/under record this season is 11-17 and the average over/under line in their games is 149.2. Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year. So far, 21 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 138.</p><p>In their latest game, Quinnipiac offense put up 71 points against Siena. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.7% and made 6 threes. Leading Quinnipiac in scoring vs. Siena was Matt Balanc with his 26 points. Amarri Tice also added 19 points for the Bobcats.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Quinnipiac defense is giving up an average of 72.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Siena, the Saints finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 57 points vs. Quinnipiac.</p>

Marist Red Foxes vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

<p>The Gators and Tar Heels are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The Tar Heels will host the game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. In this non-conference matchup, Florida is favored by -4 against North Carolina. The over/under for the game is 166.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA GATORS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels +4</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 166.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Gators Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 10-0 on the season with an 83-66 win over Arizona State on Saturday. The Gators, who were favored by seven points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 156-point over/under line.</p> <p>Florida led 41-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Sun Devils 42-34 to seal the win.</p><p>Florida put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 25 points, knocking down 5 threes on 13 attempts. Adam Miller added 18 points, shooting 60% from deep. Alijah Martin contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Jayden Quaintance chipped in 14 points and 8 boards.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 10 of 30 threes, shooting 33%. Florida also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Gators gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tar Heels Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>North Carolina improved to 6-4 on the season with a 93-67 win over La Salle on Saturday. The Tar Heels, who were -20.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 160, just under the O/U line of 163.5.</p> <p>UNC took control early, leading 42-25 at halftime. They put up 51 points in the second half while allowing 42, maintaining their dominance throughout the game.</p><p>North Carolina's offense put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 72.2% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 47.8% from the line.</p> <p>The Tar Heels dished out 22 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Cade Tyson led the way with 23 points in 21 minutes, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three (5/10). Demetrius Lilley added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while RJ Davis, Deuce Jones, and Eric Acker each contributed 13 points.</p><p>North Carolina's defense gave up 67 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with opponents hitting 72% of their two-point attempts (26/36).</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 32%, making 10 of 31 attempts. North Carolina also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 11 free throws (47%). The Tar Heels gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Florida Gators vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Betting on today's Owls and Rams game? Catch the action at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -3 against Temple in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -3</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Temple Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple improved to 6-4 on the season with a narrow 62-61 win over Davidson on Wednesday. The Owls were favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell well short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-24 at halftime, Temple turned things around by scoring 38 points in the second half while holding Davidson to 30. The Owls’ strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>In their last game, Temple's offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 42.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, making 57.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 19 points, while Bobby Durkin contributed 14 points and hit 50% of his threes. Quante Berry was efficient, shooting 83.3% overall and 50% from deep.</p><p>Temple's defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (23/54). They allowed 57% shooting inside the arc, with the opposing team making 20 of 35 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Temple's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 3/19 shooting (15%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13 (81%). Temple gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Rams Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Rhode Island improved to 9-1 on the season with a 77-69 win over Central Connecticut State on Sunday. The Rams, who were favored by 9.5 points, didn’t cover the spread but got the win at home.</p> <p>Rhode Island led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game ended at 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 142.</p><p>Rhode Island put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 8 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting 30.8% from deep, while making 52.9% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Rams shot 60.7%, converting 17 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Devin Haid led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall and 37.5% from three. Jamarques Lawrence added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc and dishing out 7 assists. Rhode Island finished with 20 assists as a team, with Joe Ostrowsky contributing 5 assists and 7 rebounds, while knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. From inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 34 shooting, which is 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rhode Island's defense held the other team to 8 of 26 shooting, or 30%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 60%.</p>

Temple Owls vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Griffins and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Bradley as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +25.5.</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>Are Canisius Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Canisius fell to 0-12 on the season after a 72-60 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. Despite being +25 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Canisius scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 fell under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Canisius managed just 60 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 44.4% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts, while struggling on the boards with only 2 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Des Watson, Paul McMillan IV, and Tana Kopa each added 15 points, with Kopa knocking down 5 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Canisius gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Golden Griffins allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Canisius allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% clip. They sent the other team to the line just 5 times, where they hit 3 free throws. Canisius also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Braves Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Bradley improved to 8-2 on the season with a 66-64 win over San Francisco on Wednesday. The Braves were -2 point favorites going into the game, resulting in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Bradley trailed 27-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dons 41-37. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from three-point range, hitting 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Braves struggled, making just 29.4% of their two-point shots (10/34). Duke Deen led the way with 19 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Bradley's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field (22/54). The Braves were strong inside, holding their opponent to just 29% shooting on two-point attempts (10/34).</p> <p>However, Bradley struggled to contain the three-point line, where the opposing team hit 12 of 20 attempts, shooting 60%. The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). Bradley limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Canisius Golden Griffins vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Gators. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 170.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ospreys Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after a 95-81 road loss to UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Ospreys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 52 points in the same period, preventing them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>North Florida put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. They connected on 30% of their 40 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the free-throw line, they hit 77.3%, going 17-for-22.</p> <p>The Ospreys had 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, with Toyaz Solomon leading the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jordan Marsh added 19 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Ospreys couldn't contain their opponents inside, as they shot 63% on two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 69%. The Ospreys gave up 12 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-0 this season with a 90-84 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Gators, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Florida led 46-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.</p><p>The Gators put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.4%, going 19-for-27.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts. Will Richard was efficient, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Florida's defense giving up 84 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 28 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Gators struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 13 free throws, shooting 68%. The Gators also gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes in this one.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Crusaders versus the Greyhounds? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Reitz Arena in Baltimore, MD. The over/under for this Patriot League conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Loyola Maryland being favored by -2.5 at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reitz Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Greyhounds.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Through 22 games, Holy Cross has struggled to a 6-16 record, including a 3-9 mark on the road. As underdogs, the Crusaders are 3-16 this season, and they enter this game on a two-game winning streak.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games on the road, Holy Cross has gone just 2-8, and they are coming off a 65-63 win over Boston. For the season, the Crusaders are being outscored by an average of 13.1 points per game on the road.</p><p>On the season, Holy Cross has an ATS record of 7-14 and they are 5-7 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Crusaders are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Holy Cross games is 12-9 and today's line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 139.3. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>The Crusaders' offense wrapped up their last game with 65 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 66.8 points per contest. Offensively, the Crusaders hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 249th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 121st in terms of percentage and 183rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Crusaders' defense is ranked 247th in the country at 75.7 points per contest. Against Boston in their most recent game, the Holy Cross defense gave up a total of 63 points while allowing Boston to hit 36% of their shots.</p><h3>Are the Greyhounds Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Despite their struggles this season, Loyola Maryland has been favored in two games. However, they have lost both of those games and are 0-2 as the favorite. They will look to end their seven-game losing streak at home, where they are 0-7 this season.</p>

<p>For the season, the Greyhounds have an average scoring margin of -11.3 points per game at home. In their last game, they lost to Bucknell by a score of 67-52. Over their last 10 games at home, Loyola Maryland has a record of 3-7.</p><p>As the favorite, Loyola Maryland has struggled vs. the spread this season, going 0-2 in games they were favored. Their overall ATS record is 7-14 and they have gone 0-7 vs. the spread at home this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Greyhounds have gone just 3-7.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Loyola Maryland games is 11-10. Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (137.6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 125 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Loyola Maryland offense finished with just 52 points vs. Bucknell. For the game, they hit 4/19 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 36%. Offensively, the Greyhounds hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 275th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 179th in terms of percentage and 215th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Greyhounds' defense is presently ranked 210th nationally, allowing an average of 73.7 points per contest. Against Bucknell in their most recent game, the Loyola Maryland defense gave up a total of 67 points while allowing Bucknell to hit 43% of their shots.</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Canadiens and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 against the Canadiens in a Atlantic division matchup.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Canadiens to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+215)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Montreal?</h3><p>Montreal opened the season with a 1-0 win over the Maple Leafs. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the Canadiens moved to 1-0-0. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 1 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Cole Caufield scored the game's only goal at 12:12 in the first period. Montreal's defense held strong, with goalie Sam Montembeault stopping all 48 shots he faced.</p><p>In their 1-0 win over Toronto, Montreal’s offense took 27 shots on goal but only found the net once. Cole Caufield scored the lone goal, his first of the season, 7:48 into the first period. The Canadiens gave the puck away 14 times.</p> <p>Juraj Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach each picked up an assist on Caufield’s goal. Despite not scoring again, the Canadiens maintained their early lead throughout the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens were outstanding, with Sam Montembeault making 48 saves and posting a 100% save percentage. As a team, Montreal had 5 takeaways and 20 hits, while blocking 25 shots. The Canadiens' defense helped secure the win, as they didn't allow a single goal after scoring 7:48 into the first period.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Boston?</h3><p>The Bruins started their season with a 6-4 loss to the Panthers. As underdogs on the puck line, Boston failed to cover, and the total of 10 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 5.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Boston’s defense struggled early, giving up four goals in the first period. They managed to cut the deficit to 6-4, but couldn’t get any closer. The Bruins’ record now stands at 0-1.</p><p>Boston’s offense netted four goals in their 6-4 loss to the Panthers. Pavel Zacha opened the scoring for the Bruins, while Charlie McAvoy added his first goal of the season in the second period. Trent Frederic and David Pastrnak, with his second goal of the year, scored in the third period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 28 shots on goal and recorded 17 giveaways. McAvoy also picked up his second assist of the season on Pastrnak’s late goal, while Justin Brazeau earned his first assist on Frederic’s goal.</p><p>Boston's defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals of the game and four in the first period. They also gave up a crucial goal in the 3rd period, which put them down 6-2. Joonas Korpisalo finished with 29 saves and a save percentage of 82.9%.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/10/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks. The Clippers are 5th in the Western Conference and have won two straight games. The Mavericks are 4th in the West and are favored by 2.5 points.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this matchup is set at 220 points and can be seen on KFAA. The Clippers are +121 on the moneyline, while the Mavericks are -143. This game will take place at the American Airlines Center.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have James Harden finishing with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Win at Dallas?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 16-12 this season with a 118-95 road win over the Mavericks on Thursday. Los Angeles entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the 23-point victory. The game’s total points of 213 fell just short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-24 after the 1st quarter, the Clippers went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, going from 78-69 to 79-78. They outscored Dallas 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th to close out the game.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 118-95 win over the Mavericks, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. James Harden added 24 points, while Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers shot 51.8% overall and connected on 14 threes at a 42.4% rate. Powell scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Amir Coffey added 9 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Clippers’ defense was strong on Thursday, holding the Mavericks to just 95 points. After giving up 30 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 19. They also had a solid 4th quarter, giving up just 18 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Clippers limited the Mavericks to 39% shooting, including just 7 made threes on 23% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 17-10 on the season after a 118-95 home loss to the Clippers on Thursday. Dallas, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 213 points fell just short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Dallas started strong, leading 30-24 after the 1st quarter, but the Clippers took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 78-69 deficit into a 79-78 lead. The Clippers outscored the Mavericks 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th.</p><p>The Mavericks struggled offensively in their 118-95 loss to the Clippers, shooting just 39.5% from the field and making only 7 three-pointers at a 23.3% clip. Klay Thompson led Dallas with 22 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 19.</p> <p>P.J. Washington contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Thompson hit 2 threes, shooting 22.2% from deep, and added 7 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Mavericks gave up 118 points to the Clippers, with their toughest stretch coming in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. Dallas allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but couldn’t keep the Clippers in check in the 4th, giving up 29 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Mavericks allowed the Clippers to shoot 51% from the field, including 42% from beyond the arc, where they hit 14 threes. Dallas sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Demons and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northwestern as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +7</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can DePaul Stun the Crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena?</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 8-3 after an 89-61 road loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 40-29 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 32. The game’s total points reached 150, just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 61 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.1%.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Layden Blocker contributed 17 points. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Blue Demons allowed 34 two-point baskets on 57 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 10 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. DePaul also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 8-3 on the season with a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, December 15th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Northwestern led 31-26 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Northwestern put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 62.5% of their free throws, going 10 for 16.</p> <p>Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Lance Terry added 17 points, and Nick Martinelli contributed 16 points on 58.3% shooting. Jalen Leach also chipped in 16 points despite shooting 31.2%.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (26/65). They limited two-point shooting to 39%, as the opposing team went 17/43 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Northwestern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>First pitch for Saturday's Giants vs. Padres matchup is set for 8:40 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego, CA. NBCS will be televising this game, and the Padres are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -152. The Giants are +129 on the money line, and they are 4th in the NL West with a record of 69-73.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 7 runs, and the Padres will be starting Dylan Cease, while the Giants have Logan Webb on the mound. Cease is 81-62, which is good for 2nd in the NL West.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline +129</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 8:40 ET on Saturday, September 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also 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 Diego cruised to an easy 5-1 win over the Giants in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their five runs. As for the Giants, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Padres were favored at -213 on the money line.</p>

<p>Michael King started for the Padres and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued a costly home run. On the other side, Mason Black got the start for the Giants and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Manny Machado was the difference for the Padres' offense, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with three RBIs. Fernando Tatis Jr. also had a two-hit game and scored two runs. As for the Giants, Michael Conforto hit a home run, while Matt Chapman went 2/4.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 69-73 overall this season, and they are 15.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Giants are 22-22 in divisional games this year. The Giants lost the series opener vs. the Padres and are just 3-7 over their last ten games.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 40-32 this year, but they have been below .500 on the road, coming in at 29-41. This season, the Giants are just 17-30 as the road underdog. As the favorite, San Francisco has gone 44-32. The Giants' overall series record is 21-20-3, and they have dropped four straight series.</p><p>San Francisco has been a solid team to bet on the run line this season, as they are 69-73 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 38-32 against the run line. However, they have failed to cover the run line in their last three road games. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 38-28 against the run line, compared to just 31-45 as the favorite.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants are on the road against the San Diego Padres today. The over/under line for the game is set at 7 runs, which is lower than their average combined run average of 8.7 runs per game. The Giants have an over/under record of 71-65 on the season, and when the line is set at 7 runs, their record is 5-7-2. The over has hit in 88.0% of their games this season when the line has been set at 7 runs, and they are currently on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Giants starter Logan Webb will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Marlins, as he gave up six earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up four home runs. Webb took the loss in the game. Before that outing, he had turned in three straight solid performances, going 8 innings vs. the White Sox, 7 2/3 innings vs. the Braves, and 5 innings vs. the Brewers. Webb has a record of 11-9 this season and an ERA of 3.43. Opponents are batting .245 vs. Webb this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Giants offense has been pretty average, as they are 17th in the league in runs per game at 4.2. They have also been a pretty average home run hitting team and are batting a combined .239, which is 15th in the league. One area where the Giants have been strong is in avoiding strikeouts, as they are 21st in the league in strikeouts.</p>

<p>Heading into today's game, Matt Chapman and Heliot Ramos are the Giants top home run hitters, with 22 and 20 home runs, respectively. Chapman is also the team's leader in RBIs, with 69. Over his last five games, Mike Yastrzemski has gone 4/17 with two homers, while Tyler Fitzgerald has gone 7/19 in his last five games.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is 81-62 overall and 2nd in the NL West, four games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Padres have gone 21-20 in divisional games this year. So far, they have been good at home, going 40-33, and they are 41-29 on the road.</p>

<p>The Padres have been the favorite in most of their games, and they have a record of 52-38 in those matchups. As the underdog, San Diego is 29-24 this season. Looking at their overall series record, the Padres are 28-14-4 and have won two straight series.</p><p>San Diego has been a solid run line bet this season, going 73-70 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 44-26 vs. the run line. They are just 29-44 at home. The Padres have an average run margin of 0.5 runs per game this season.</p><p>San Diego has played to the over in 91.6% of their games this season, and the over/under line for today's game against the Giants is set at 7 runs. The Padres' games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 76-65 overall. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and they have a 9-2-1 record when the line is set at 7 runs.</p><p>Dylan Cease will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Rays, he gave up three earned runs on four hits in five innings of work. Cease issued three walks in the outing. Cease has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 12-10 with a 3.62 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .198 off Cease this season. He has one complete game shutout this year and 14 quality starts. Cease's ERA at home is 3.25, and he has a record of 5-6 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Padres have been the league's best hitting team, batting a collective .264. They are also near the top of the league in scoring, averaging 4.8 runs per game. The Padres have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. San Diego's offense has been led by Manny Machado and Jurickson Profar, who are tied for 2nd on the team with 22 homers apiece. Machado's 89 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 11th in the league.</p>

<p>Luis Arraez has been on a tear of late, going 16/38 in his last nine games. For the season, he is batting .310 and has gone deep four times. Arraez's six-game hitting streak is the best on the team. Machado is also swinging a hot bat, batting .302 with four homers in his last 10 games.</p>

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