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<p>Betting on today's Kings and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>The Capitals 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 Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 19-9-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 until Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles had a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but the Blackhawks scored three times in the final frame. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, with Phillip Danault adding the other goal.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings took 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.</p><p>Los Angeles appeared to be in control with a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd period, but their defense gave up the tying goal to Chicago with just 31 seconds left. The Kings also allowed three shootout goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Will the Capitals Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals are now 22-8-2 this season. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 1-1 and Brandon Duhaime giving them a brief lead.</p><p>After falling behind early, Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal just 11 seconds before the first period ended. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s score.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Carolina, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense allowed 44 shots on goal. The Capitals also had 16 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Murray State Racers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Tigers face off at 1:00 ET on Monu. The Tigers are hosting the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Towson as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bulldogs dropped to 4-7 on the season after a narrow 86-84 loss to Fordham on Saturday. Bryant was a +1.5 point underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 170, exceeding the O/U line of 159.5.</p> <p>Bryant trailed 42-36 at halftime but made a push in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Bryant put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 77.4% of their free throws, going 24-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from deep. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall and making both of his three-point attempts. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists as well.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defense giving up 86 points, they held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 21 of 43 two-point attempts falling for a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bryant allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Bryant gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Towson?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to 3-8 on the season after a 68-67 loss to Robert Morris on Tuesday. Towson, who entered the game as 1.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 40-24 at halftime, Towson's defense faltered, allowing 44 points in the second half while scoring just 27. This collapse cost them the game and added another loss to their record.</p><p>Towson's offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 54.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 45.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-11 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Tigers made 12 of 15 attempts, good for 80%.</p> <p>Tyler Tejada led the way with 30 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 57.1% overall. Amarion Dickerson added 18 points, shooting 62.5% from the field and 66.7% from three. Josh Omojafo also contributed, hitting all of his three-point attempts and finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Towson's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. Towson allowed 23 field goals, including 16 two-pointers at a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense saw the other team hit 7 of 18 threes, a 38% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. Towson gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>Betting on today's Ramblers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN2. Loyola Chicago is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Oakland. The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Loyola Chicago Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago improved to 8-1 on the season with a 72-60 win over Canisius on Wednesday. The Ramblers, playing at home, were -25 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 36-26 at halftime, Loyola Chicago scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 11 of 28 three-point attempts, shooting 39.3% from deep, and went 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Tana Kopa also impressed from beyond the arc, making 5 of 7 threes. The Ramblers dished out 20 assists, with Des Watson contributing 6 assists and 15 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Loyola Chicago's defense struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, allowing them to hit 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers gave up 54% shooting, with their opponents making 18 of 33 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago's defense allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line just five times, where they made 3 for 60%.</p><h3>Can Oakland Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Oakland’s season struggles continued with a 92-75 road loss to Cleveland State on Thursday, dropping their record to 2-7. The Golden Grizzlies were slight favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Oakland trailed 44-35 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 41.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 31 attempts, and added 14 offensive rebounds and 19 assists.</p> <p>Tevin Smith led the way with 37 points, shooting 63.6% overall. Tahj Staveskie also shot 63.6%, hitting 6 of 8 threes for 75.0%, while DQ Cole contributed 22 points, though he shot just 30.8% from deep.</p><p>Oakland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies couldn't contain the two-point shooting, with their opponent hitting 50% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense allowed 11 threes on 47% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 81%. The Golden Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Yellow Jackets. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Yellow Jackets at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Georgia Tech is favored by -12.5 vs. North Florida.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia Tech winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Ospreys Grab a Win in Atlanta?</h3><p>North Florida opened their season with a decisive 90-66 win over Charleston Southern on Thursday. The Ospreys, who were -7.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>North Florida led 42-35 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 48 of their own.</p><p>North Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 50.8%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 threes for a 51.7% shooting percentage, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 63.5%.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting, while Josh Harris added 23 points in just 22 minutes, hitting 8-of-11 shots. Liam Murphy was also efficient, knocking down 5-of-7 threes and finishing with 19 points in 19 minutes.</p><p>Despite North Florida's defensive struggles, they allowed 66 points in their previous game, with their opponent shooting 50% from the field on 32/63 shooting. This included 17/34 (50%) from two-point range.</p> <p>The Ospreys also gave up 15 three-pointers on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 51% from beyond the arc. North Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws (61%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Yellow Jackets?</h3><h3>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia Tech opened their season with an 85-62 win over West Georgia on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets were -23.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 147, which was right on the O/U line.</p> 

<p>Tech jumped out to a 50-29 lead by halftime but slowed down in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 33.</p><p>Georgia Tech put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a key factor, as they hit 63.4% (26/41) of their attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 7/27 (25.9%).</p> <p>Javian McCollum led the way with 18 points, hitting 3/6 from three-point range and adding 5 assists. The Yellow Jackets also dished out 20 assists as a team and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Georgia Tech's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field on 33 of 68 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 26 of 41 shooting, which is 63%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia Tech held the other team to 7 of 27 shooting, or 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Georgia Tech gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

NASCAR moves out of the Carolinas and into Bristol Motor Speedway for the Food City Presents the Supermarket Heroes 500 on Sunday May 31. It will be 500 laps around the .533-mile perfect oval in Thunder Valley for the first of two scheduled races at Bristol. The next race is set for September 19 during the Cup Championship Playoffs.

Chase Elliott finally got his much-deserved win on Thursday night in the Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was another strong night for Chevy with three finishers in the top five and they’ll hope to continue those recent trends here at NASCAR’s version of The Colosseum.

It will be very strange to see Bristol Motor Speedway empty. It ranks in the top-10 in the world in capacity, but there will not be a soul in the stands as NASCAR continues to observe the rules and regulations of government officials regarding mass gatherings and social distancing.

Once again, there will not be any qualifying or practice for the race. NASCAR has decided on a different process for setting the starting grid than what it previously used with the inverted top 20. Now NASCAR will divide the field into thirds based on points and then do a random draw. The first two rows are all Ford cars with Brad Keselowski, Aric Almirola, Joey Logano, and Ryan Blaney starting first through fourth.

We’ll take a look here with some odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> for Sunday’s 3:30 p.m. ET start time:
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<td width="295">Kyle Busch</td>
<td width="295">+400</td>
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<td width="295">Chase Elliott</td>
<td width="295">+450</td>
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<td width="295">Denny Hamlin</td>
<td width="295">+775</td>
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<td width="295">Kevin Harvick</td>
<td width="295">+780</td>
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<td width="295">Joey Logano</td>
<td width="295">+850</td>
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<td width="295">Brad Keselowski</td>
<td width="295">+1075</td>
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<td width="295">Martin Truex Jr</td>
<td width="295">+1100</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Blaney</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
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<td width="295">Kurt Busch</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295">Alex Bowman</td>
<td width="295">+1900</td>
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<td width="295">Jimmie Johnson</td>
<td width="295">+2300</td>
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<td width="295">Clint Bowyer</td>
<td width="295">+2900</td>
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<td width="295">Erik Jones</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
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<td width="295">Matt DiBenedetto</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
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<td width="295">Matt Kenseth</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
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<td width="295">William Byron</td>
<td width="295">+3800</td>
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<td width="295">Ricky Stenhouse Jr</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
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<td width="295">Aric Almirola</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
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<td width="295">Tyler Reddick</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Newman</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
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<td width="295">Austin Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Christopher Bell</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Chris Buescher</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Cole Custer</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Darrell Wallace Jr</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
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<td width="295">John Hunter Nemechek</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Preece</td>
<td width="295">+90000</td>
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<td width="295">Ty Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+90000</td>
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<td width="295">Michael McDowell</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Daniel Suarez</td>
<td width="295">+150000</td>
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<td width="295">Bayley Currey</td>
<td width="295">+150000</td>
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<td width="295">JJ Yeley</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">Timmy Hill</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">Quin Houff</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">Joey Gase</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">Garrett Smithley</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">BJ McLeod</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">Corey Lajoie</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">Gray Gaulding</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">Brennan Poole</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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The usual suspects are at the top of the betting board this week. Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott, etc., etc. The fact of the matter is that this is Kyle Busch’s race to lose. The Busch of Joe Gibbs Racing has won this race in back-to-back years and has five career wins in this race. He is also a three-time winner of the Night Race, which is traditionally in August, but will now be pushed back into September.

Basically, this is a boom or bust race for Busch. He either wins or finishes well off the pace. He was 35th and 38th in 2017 and 2016. He was 29th in 2014 after missing the 2015 race due to injury. Other than his five wins, he has one top-five finish in this race. So, it’s his race to lose. He doesn’t always win it, but if he stays clean and in the race, he typically does. He’s a very short price at +400, but he deserves it.

JGR teammate Denny Hamlin won the Night Race at Bristol last year for the second time. He’s actually never won the spring race at Bristol. He was second on Wednesday night and already has a couple of wins this season. He’s definitely going to be a factor in Sunday’s race and the price point isn’t all that bad at +775, even though he’s the third choice.

This does seem like Toyota’s race to lose. It wasn’t Busch in 2015 or 2016, but it was Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards. Chevrolet had three wins last decade, two of them by Jimmie Johnson. Ford only had one and it was Carl Edwards. That is Ford’s only win since 2004. Ford has done better in the night race with back-to-back Joey Logano wins in 2014-15 and Kurt Busch’s 2018 win. Chevy only has one win in the night race dating back to 2004. That was Harvick in 2016.

This will be the first true short track race of 2020. Phoenix has been the shortest at just over one mile. It will be interesting to see how the drivers adjust, particularly with no practice or qualifying. Things are going to be a whole lot tighter than they have been. I would expect some crashes in this race. It is worth noting that most of the winners and top-five finishers have been some of the sport’s best drivers, so long shot prices may not be the best option here. Even though chaos is possible, the sport’s best are going to prevail in small, tight quarters.

Kurt Busch is a persistent factor at Bristol. He was the runner-up in this race last year and won Stage 2 in the night race before finishing ninth. Both Busches are worth betting this week, as you can get Kurt at +1600.

Ford hasn’t had many wins here, but has been a factor with stage wins and spots in the top five. This is a week to fade Chevy. Whatever you want to bet from a winner standpoint is up to you, but fading Chevy in some group matchups, with the exception of Chase Elliott and Kurt Busch, makes a ton of sense.

With that in mind, we’ll be looking at going against guys like Jimmie Johnson, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Austin Dillon, Tyler Reddick, and Matt Kenseth. You don’t have to be involved in Group Matchups with all of these guys, but some will be worth going against as those prices get posted market-wide.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Lakers and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and West Virginia is favored by -32.5 at home against Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercyhurst Lakers +32.5</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCYHURST LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-60 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Even though we have West Virginia winning straight-up, we like Mercyhurst at +32.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Mercyhurst fell to 3-8 on the season after a 62-60 loss to Binghamton on Wednesday. Despite being +6 point underdogs, the Lakers kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Mercyhurst led 28-24 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The Lakers couldn’t hold on for the win, but they showed some fight on the road.</p><p>In their last game, the Mercyhurst Lakers managed just 60 points, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts for 18.8%, while they were more successful from the free-throw line, connecting on 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Chris Walker was a bright spot, hitting 3 of 6 from deep and finishing with 17 points and 5 assists. Tymu Chenery added 19 points despite shooting just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 22 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, as the other team went 17/32 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercyhurst held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 5 made threes on 16 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 13, shooting 65%. The Lakers limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 8-2 on the season with an 84-61 win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. Playing at home, the Mountaineers were -23.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>West Virginia led 41-30 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half while allowing 31. The combined score of 145 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>West Virginia put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 38.5% from three-point range, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 20 for 22 (90.9%).</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 46.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Amani Hansberry contributed 16 points on 66.7% shooting, while Jonathan Powell and Brayon Freeman each added 14 points, with Powell hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.</p><p>West Virginia's defense gave up 61 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 17 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 10 of 26 shots, shooting 38%. They also went to the free-throw line 22 times, converting 20 of those for a 90% success rate. West Virginia allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Carlos Rodón and the Yankees are the heavy favorite heading into Friday's matchup vs. the Rangers, as the money line odds have them at -173 compared to the Rangers at +145. This one is set to get started at 7:05 PM ET from Yankee Stadium in New York, and the forecast calls for light rain and temperatures in the mid-80s.</p>

<p>Texas will be looking to pull off the upset and end their two-game losing streak with a record of 54-61. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and Cody Bradford will be on the mound for the Rangers. New York is 68-48 and will start Carlos Rodon.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -173</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Friday, August 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rangers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Astros with a 6-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 6th inning before the Astros scored three runs in the top of the 6th. Texas was the +112 underdog at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Rangers only had four fewer hits than the Astros but scored just four runs. Three of their runs came in the 3rd inning. Marcus Semien had a big game, going 2/5 with a homer and three RBIs. The Rangers also wasted a good start from José Ureña, who went four innings and gave up just two runs. He didn't issue a walk and struck out three Astros batters.</p><p>Texas is 54-61 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL West, 5.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. They will be taking on the Yankees on the road today, having dropped two straight games. The Rangers lost the final two games of their series vs. the Astros.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers have gone 31-27 this year, but they are just 23-34 on the road. As the underdog, the Rangers are 13-23 this year, and they are 36-28 as the favorite. Looking at their overall series record, the Rangers are 15-21-1 and have dropped four straight series.</p><p>When the Rangers are on the road, they are 24-33 against the run line. They have lost two straight against the run line on the road and have failed to cover in their last three games when they are favored.</p>The Texas Rangers are on the road tonight against the New York Yankees. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is slightly below their combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season. The Rangers have a 51-60 over/under record on the year, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 19-22. Overall, 30.4% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs.<p>Cody Bradford is on the mound for the Rangers today, and he is facing the Yankees on the road. So far this season, he has a win in each of his first two starts, with the most recent coming against the Red Sox. In that outing, he went 3 2/3 innings and gave up 3 runs on 5 hits.</p><p>Corey Seager has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Rangers, going 9/36 in his last nine games with five homers and eight RBIs. Seager's 24 homers this season is the best mark on the team and 9th best in the MLB. He is also tied with Adolis Garcia for the team lead in RBIs, as they both have 57. Garcia is batting just .208 for the season and is also 2nd on the team with 18 homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 runs per game and are 14th in the league in homers. They have been a bit below average in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Overall, the team's OPS of .686 is 22nd in the league.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Angels with a 9-4 loss. New York was the heavy favorite at -240 going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Angels scored six times in the fifth.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Yankees only had four fewer hits than the Angels but scored just two runs. Both of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 1/4 with a homer, and Oswaldo Cabrera was only 1/1, but his hit was a home run.</p><p>The Yankees come into today's game vs. the Rangers, having dropped the final two games of their series vs. the Angels. Currently, they are 68-48 overall, which has them tied with the Orioles for the AL East lead. So far, the Yankees are just 22-23 in AL East matchups. New York has been good on the road at 38-22, and they are 30-26 at home this season.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Yankees have gone 50-42 this year, and they have been really good as the underdog, going 18-6. New York's overall record includes going 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Yankees have been good in their series lately, as they have won three straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Yankees win, they win big, averaging a 4.1 run margin in those games. However, they have lost their last two games against the run line at home, where they are just 25-31 on the run line this season.</p><p>The New York Yankees will face the Texas Rangers at home today, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The Yankees' games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 64-48. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 27-18. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs this season, and 29.3% of their games have had lines set at 8.5 runs or higher. Their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today and comes into the game with a record of 12-7 and an ERA of 4.37. So far this season, he has made 23 starts, and opponents are batting .231. Rodón has done a good job of limiting walks this year, coming in with a mark of 2.72 per nine innings. In his last outing, he gave up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had turned in three straight outings in which he allowed just one earned run. Rodón has won each of his last three starts.</p><p>Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they are also 2nd in the league in runs per game (5.1) and have the league's top offense when it comes to scoring runs on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. As a team, the Yankees are batting .252, which is 8th in the league, and they are also near the top of the league in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. New York's lineup is also very patient at the plate, as they lead the league in walks.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge has been on a tear of late, hitting .407 over his last eight games with two homers. For the season, he is batting .321 with a league-leading 104 RBIs and 41 homers. Juan Soto is also having a great season for the Yankees, as he is batting .305 with 28 homers. Soto is also 8th in the league in RBIs this season.</p>

Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 8/9/24

<p>The Billikens and Antelopes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Louis Be The Talk of GCU Arena?</h3><p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-5 on the season after a 74-71 home loss to Wofford on Wednesday. The Billikens, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Saint Louis led 35-28 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 37.5% of their threes, going 9-for-24, and were 57.1% on two-point attempts, making 12 of 21. At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 57.1% on 20-of-35 shooting.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Saint Louis gave up 74 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 12 of their 21 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Billikens' defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 57%. Saint Louis allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 6-4 on the season with a 74-51 win over Chicago State on Thursday. The Antelopes were -30 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 40-20 at the break. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 31, a closer margin than expected.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, with strong two-point shooting at 63.2% (24/38), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Antelopes shot 56%, making 14 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Lök Wur led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 51 points, despite allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (24/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 4/17 on threes. The Antelopes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 14 for 56%. Grand Canyon gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

<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>

<p>Looking to win big? The Quakers and Patriots face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Patriots are hosting the game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have George Mason as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.</p><h3>PENN QUAKERS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn Quakers +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN QUAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Patriots.</li><li>Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like Penn at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Quakers Grab a Win in Fairfax?</h3><h3>Penn Quakers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Penn improved to 4-7 on the season with a 79-66 win over Rider on Friday, December 20th. Playing at home, the Quakers were -4 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total score of 145 points went over the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>Penn took control early, leading 41-29 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points while allowing 37, maintaining their lead to secure the win.</p><p>Penn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points on 52.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in part to their 45.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 24 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 56.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Nick Spinoso led the way with 22 points, shooting 78.6% from the field, while Ethan Roberts added 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Roberts also contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Quakers dished out 18 assists as a team and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.</p><p>Despite Penn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. The Quakers allowed 52% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 32 of 61 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Penn's opponent shot 45%, making 11 of 24 three-point attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 8 times, converting 4 of those opportunities.</p><h3>Will the Patriots Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>George Mason fell to 6-4 on the season after a 68-47 road loss to Duke on Tuesday. The Patriots entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 25-16 at halftime, George Mason allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 of their own. The game’s total points (115) came in well under the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>George Mason's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 47 points with a field goal percentage of 29.4% (20/68). Their effective field goal percentage was 30.9%, and they hit only 2 of 17 from three-point range, shooting 11.8% from deep.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 7/20 from the field and 2/5 from three. Jalen Haynes added 18 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 9/19 shots. The Patriots grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, but managed just 5 assists as a team.</p><p>George Mason's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 41% from two-point range (12/29). They also limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 33%, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts.</p> <p>Despite sending their opponent to the line 21 times, George Mason saw them convert 17 free throws for an 81% success rate. The Patriots also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Gaels and Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Colgate being favored by -4.5 over Iona.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Iona?</h3><p>Iona improved to 3-8 on the season with a 72-63 win over Saint Peter's on Sunday. The Gaels, +1 underdogs at home, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.</p> <p>After leading 32-23 at halftime, Iona scored 40 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 40 points. Despite the defensive lapses, the Gaels’ offense was enough to secure the win.</p><p>Marcus Randolph led the way for Iona with 29 points and 4 made threes, shooting 44.4% from deep in their last game. Dejour Reaves added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while James Patterson contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Iona shot 42% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from three-point range, and hit 24 free throws at a 68.6% rate. They grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, with Randolph and Reaves each dishing out 2 assists.</p><p>Even with Iona's defense giving up 24 points from the free-throw line, they still held their opponent to 63 points. The Gaels allowed a 42% shooting performance, with their opponents hitting 21 of 50 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iona's defense limited their opponents to 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 46%, converting 15 of 32 two-point attempts.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Raiders?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Colgate improved to 2-9 on the season with a 65-60 win over Vermont on Sunday. The Raiders were +1.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Colgate held a 28-26 lead at halftime and outscored Vermont 37-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 49.1%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. He shot 72.7% overall. TJ Hurley added 19 points, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques contributed 17 points, making 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Colgate's defense held their opponents to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field with 22 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition went 15/30, hitting 50% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team managed to connect on 7 of 23 attempts, shooting 30%. Colgate also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. The Raiders gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Iona Gaels vs Colgate Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Blues and Jets are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Jets to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blues Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved closer to .500, now sitting at 11-12-2. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four straight goals. Three different players found the net for St. Louis, including Colton Parayko, who scored twice.</p><p>Colton Parayko scored twice for the Blues, finding the net for the second and third times this season. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left. Jordan Kyrou, with his third goal of the year, scored in the second period.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues scored three times in the second. Ryan Suter picked up his second and third assists of the season, while Nathan Walker earned his second assist. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues will look to carry momentum from their last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Maple Leafs. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues' defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can Winnipeg Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 18-7-0 this season. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period before rallying, with seven different players scoring in the game. The Jets took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period, and they added two empty-netters to seal the victory.</p><p>The Jets scored 7 goals in their 7-4 win over the Lightning, including two empty-netters. Each of Winnipeg's 7 goals came from a different player, with Vladislav Namestnikov netting his 3rd of the season and Cole Perfetti adding his 4th on an empty net.</p> <p>Josh Morrissey picked up two assists, bringing his total to 13 for the year. Winnipeg fired 34 shots on goal and scored once on the power play, with Alex Iafallo's first goal of the season coming with the man advantage.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals to Tampa Bay, including one just 6:49 into the first period. The Jets also gave up a tying goal at 3-3 and another at 4-4, but they didn't concede again after that. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves and an 86.7% save percentage. Defensively, the Jets had 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

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This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Wild face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Wild being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, March 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Wild will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>The Wild should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Sharks Stand a Chance in St. Paul?</h3><p><p>On the season, San Jose is 16-47-8 and sits in 8th place in the Pacific Division. In the Western Conference, the Sharks are 16th. Over their last ten games, San Jose has gone just 1-9, and they have lost five straight games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this year, the Sharks are just 6-26-4, and they have lost six straight games away from home. As the underdog, San Jose has gone 16-47-8 this year.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Sharks have a puck line record of 16-20, and they have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line in their last ten games away from home. So far, San Jose has lost 39 games by multiple goals and 16 games by one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, the Sharks have a puck line record of 32-39, including going 3-7 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. In their last five games, San Jose's puck line record is 1-4.</p> <p>For the season, San Jose's games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Sharks have an over/under record of 33-35-3.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Sharks 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>For their offensive performance, the Sharks come in averaging 2.2 goals per game this season, which is 32nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Sharks offense is 27th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 31st in the NHL.</p><p>San Jose's current leading scorer is Fabian Zetterlund. This season, he has 20 goals, which puts him 105th in the NHL. Zetterlund also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>Minnesota defense takes on the Sharks ranked 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Minnesota. They also are 10th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has started 34 games this season. His current record stands at 9-20, and his save percentage is 0.791%.</p><h3>Can the Wild Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>As the 10th seed in the Western Conference, the Wild have an overall record of 34-28-9 and have gone 20-20 against Western Conference opponents. In the Central Division, Minnesota is in 6th place with an 8-14 record against divisional foes.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Wild have gone 18-12-5 and have been the favorite in 34 of their 71 games. Overall, Minnesota has gone 22-7-5 when favored and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games.</p></p><p>At home this year, the Wild have gone 17-18 against the puck line, and they have a puck line mark of 37-34 for the year. So far, Minnesota has 23 wins by multiple goals and 11 by just one.</p>

<p>Overall, the Wild have an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game. In their last 10 home games, Minnesota has gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is 14-20.</p> <p>Games involving Minnesota have an average of 6.3 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.1. In terms of their over/under performance, the Wild come in with a record of 34-33-4.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, San Jose has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Wild are scoring an 3.1 goals per game this season, ranking 19th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 21st in the league. Coming into the game, the Wild have a 20-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 13-15.</p><p>Minnesota's current leading scorer is Kirill Kaprizov. This season, he has 36 goals, which puts him 15th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 43 assists so far.</p><p>The Wild defense is currently 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Minnesota. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 10th with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Filip Gustavsson comes into the game having made 38 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-15 and he has a save percentage of 0.782%.</p>

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