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<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on BSFL. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:30 ET on Monday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Panthers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Flames (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Panthers Chances in Calgary</h3><p>Currently, the Panthers hold an overall record of 18-10-2 for the season. On the road, Florida has a 9-6-2 record, while they are 9-4-0 at their home venue. This record has them sitting 3rd in the Eastern Atlantic division and 4th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Against the puck line, Florida is 15-15. Their road puck line record so far is 10-7 while sitting 5-8 at home against the puckline. The average goal total for Florida's games is sitting at 5.6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Panthers come in with an over/under record of 13-17-0.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>Offensively, the Panthers come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 3rd position in the league. Florida's offense comes into the game ranked 21st in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 29th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Florida's offense is Sam Reinhart. Coming into the game he has 17 goals, ranking 6th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Reinhart has 21 assists this season.</p><p>Entering the game, the Flames' defense ranks 12th in takeaways, averaging 6.7 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 19th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.2 goals per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 14-8, and his save percentage is 0.915%.</p><h3>Can the Calgary Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>As they head into their game vs. the Panthers, the Flames have a 12-14-5 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 7-6-1, and they have 5-8-4 mark on the road. At the moment, they hold the 4th spot in the Western Pacific division and are ranked 10th in the Western conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Calgary has a 15-16 record. On the road they are 7-10 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is8-6. The average goal total for Calgary's games is sitting at 6.5. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Flames come in with an over/under record of 18-12-1.</p><p>Across their last three home contests, Calgary has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Flames are scoring an 3 goals per game this season, ranking 17th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 6th in the league. Coming into the game, the Flames have 6-8 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 5-6.</p><p>Calgary's leading scorer is Yegor Sharangovich. So far, he has 11 goals which is 58th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Sharangovich has 8 assists this season.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Flames' defense is 12th in takeaways at 6.7 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.2 goals per game which is 19th in the NHL.</p><p>Goalie Jacob Markstrom comes into the game having made 16 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-8 and he has a save percentage of 0.702%.</p>

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

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

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

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

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

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<p>The Senators and Oilers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Senators in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</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 Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Ottawa Be The Talk of Rogers Place?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 18-13-2. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.</p> 

<p>Three different players contributed to the Senators’ scoring. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period, followed by a goal from Brady Tkachuk in the second. Tim Stützle added an empty-net goal in the third to seal the win.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They were held scoreless on the power play and picked up five assists, including Tim Stützle’s 10th of the season on Tkachuk’s goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build off their previous performance, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Are the Oilers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 20-11-2. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl kicked things off with his 9th goal of the season, while Jeff Skinner added his 3rd. Zach Hyman, with his 3rd goal, found the net on a power play, and Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd of the year.</p> <p>After scoring twice in the first period, the Oilers were held scoreless in the second before Hyman’s power-play goal in the third. Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Oilers to a 4-2 win over Calgary. Defensively, Edmonton had 25 blocks and 2 takeaways, but they did give up two goals, one in the 2nd period and one in the 3rd.</p>

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<p>The Sharks and Avalanche are set to face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Avalanche will host the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Avalanche as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>The Avalanche enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can San Jose Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>In their 30 games, the Sharks have a 9-18-3 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 6-6-2 record, and their record on the road is 3-12-1. This record has them sitting 7th in the Western Pacific division and 14th in the Western conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, San Jose have posted a 14-16 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 6-10, while they are 8-6 at home. On average, San Jose's games have finished with 6.1 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Sharks come in with an over/under record of 11-17-2.</p><p>In their last three road games, San Jose has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Sharks are averaging 2.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 32nd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. The Sharks went 1-0 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 8-18.</p><p>San Jose's leading scorer is Tomas Hertl. So far, he has 9 goals which is 102nd in the NHL. Hertl also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Avalanche head into the game ranked 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.2 shots per game against Colorado. So far, they are 22nd in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood gets the start and has made 18 starts this season. His record at this point is 4-11, and his save percentage is 0.934%.</p><h3>Are the Avalanche Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Avalanche come in with an overall record of 18-10-2. On the road, Colorado has a 7-6-2 record, whereas they are 11-4-0 at home. They are currently positioned 3rd in the Western Central division and 6th in the Western conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Colorado comes in with a 14-16 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 5-10, while their home record is 9-6. This season, Colorado's games are averaging 6.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.3. The Avalanche currently have an over/under record of 16-12-2.</p><p>In their last three games at home, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>Offensively, the Avalanche come into the game at 3.5 goals per contest placing 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 10th position in the league. This year, the Avalanche have recorded a 10-6 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 6-4 record.</p><p>Colorado's leading goal scorer is Mikko Rantanen. So far this season, he has 14 goals, placing him 20th in the NHL. Rantanen also comes into the game with 24 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.2 shots per game against Colorado. They also are 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 14-7, and his save percentage is 0.923%.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23