Newsletter

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
<h2 id="h-best-college-basketball-sportsbooks" class="wp-block-heading">BEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL SPORTSBOOKS</h2>
Before you even start to look for college basketball betting odds, you have to know where to go. There are some terrific college basketball sportsbooks out there, and those are who you should trust when doing your betting.

Here are some of the best college basketball sportsbooks that you should be using.

Best College Basketball Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

College Basketball

Tulane Green Wave vs Belmont Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Colorado Buffaloes vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Michigan Wolverines vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Richmond Spiders vs Ball State Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Austin Peay Governors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Detroit Titans vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>The Warriors and Roadrunners are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Roadrunners will host the game at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL. Merrimack College comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138.5 points.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +1</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Not only will UTSA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</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>Do the Warriors Have a Shot at a Win at Troy?</h3><p>Merrimack College dropped to 0-2 on the season after an 81-74 loss to UMass-Lowell on Monday. The Warriors were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Merrimack led 35-32 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Merrimack put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they hit 69.2% of their free throws, going 9 for 13 from the line.</p> <p>Max Brooks led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Adam Clark added 19 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 40% overall. Quinton Mincey struggled, hitting only 21.4% of his shots, but contributed 11 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. Merrimack held them to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/40 inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Merrimack's defense gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 75% rate. Merrimack allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will UTSA Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTSA fell to the Trojans 86-72 on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. Entering as +10.5 point underdogs, the Roadrunners not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-29 at halftime, UTSA scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.</p><p>UTSA's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. They connected on 46.4% of their threes, hitting 13 of 28 attempts, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Damari Monsanto hit 6 threes at a 54.5% rate, finishing with 19 points. Amir Spears led the team with 20 points, while Myles Rigsby and Jerrell Bellamy both shot 71.4% from the field.</p><p>UTSA's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 51 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, UTSA's opponents shot 55%, hitting 11 of 20. At the free-throw line, they went 19/25, or 76%.</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs UTSA Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

North Dakota State Bison vs West Georgia Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Bryant Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Morgan State Bears vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Sacramento State Hornets vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Western Michigan Broncos vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

CSUN Matadors vs Montana Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Valparaiso Beacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

New Orleans Privateers vs Baylor Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Falcons face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Falcons are hosting the game at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 129.5 points, with Air Force being favored by -5.5 over Sacramento State.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 4:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Even though we have Air Force winning straight-up, we like Sacramento State at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hornets Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Sacramento State dropped to 1-3 on the season after an 83-77 loss to California on Sunday. The Hornets, who were +14.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 40-33 at halftime, Sacramento State scored 44 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 160 went over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p><p>Sacramento State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 10 of 27 threes, hitting 37% from deep, and went 17 of 26 from the free-throw line, shooting 65.4%.</p> <p>Jacob Holt led the way with 25 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip. Julian Vaughns was efficient, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three, finishing with 18 points. Andrej Stojakovic added 20 points, while Rytis Petraitis contributed 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Sacramento State's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 66% shooting on two-point attempts (18/27).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Sacramento State held the other team to 26% shooting (7/26). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 26 free throws. The Hornets also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Air Force Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Air Force cruised to an 82-48 win over Mercyhurst on Sunday, November 24th, at home. The Falcons, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 130, surpassing the over/under line of 127.</p> <p>Air Force led 31-24 at halftime before dominating the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding Mercyhurst to just 24 points after the break.</p><p>Air Force's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points while shooting 64.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 79.2%, thanks in large part to their 71.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Ethan Taylor was a standout, knocking down 7 of 10 threes and finishing with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Falcons also dished out 26 assists as a team, with Luke Kearney contributing 12 points in just 13 minutes, hitting 4 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Air Force's defense struggled in their previous game, allowing 48 points on 64% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 31 of their 48 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team was particularly effective, making 15 of 21 threes for 71%. They also went 5/9 from the free-throw line.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Seawolves and Bears face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and Brown is favored by -9 against Stony Brook in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES VS BROWN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +9</p><p>This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 2:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Brown winning straight-up, we like Stony Brook at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Seawolves Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Stony Brook’s season continued with an 82-63 road loss to Columbia on Saturday, November 23rd. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Seawolves not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-28 at halftime, Stony Brook allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 152 O/U line.</p><p>Stony Brook's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they hit 15 of 20 free throws (75%).</p> <p>Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa was a standout, scoring 37 points on 77.8% shooting, including 9 of 13 from three-point range. Kenny Noland added 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while CJ Luster II knocked down 4 of 7 threes.</p><p>Stony Brook's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Seawolves allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 30 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stony Brook's defense gave up 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting clip. They sent their opponent to the line 8 times, where they hit 4 free throws. Stony Brook also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bears Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 3-1 on the season with an 83-76 road win over Canisius on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as -7.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 144.</p> 

<p>Brown led 35-25 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 48 of their own. Despite the win, the Bears will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Brown's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a 54% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to their 47.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 23 attempts. They also connected on 72% of their free throws, going 18 for 25 from the line.</p> <p>Cam Palesse was perfect from the field, hitting all 9 of his shots, including 3 for 3 from deep, finishing with 22 points. Paul McMillan IV led the way with 25 points, while Kino Lilly Jr. added 21, knocking down 5 of 9 three-point attempts. Landon Lewis contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Aaron Cooley chipped in with 13 points and 10 boards.</p><p>Brown's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown's defense gave up 8 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they hit 10 free throws, an 83% clip.</p>

Stony Brook Seawolves vs Brown Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Cougars game? Catch the action at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 159 points, and Washington State is favored by -11.5 at home against Eastern Washington.</p><h3>EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spokane Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Lock in a Win at Spokane?</h3><h3>Eastern Washington Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Washington dropped their latest game, falling 82-78 to Cal Poly on Sunday, November 17th. The Eagles, who were -5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 160, going over the pre-game O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-35 at halftime, Eastern Washington scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46 points to Cal Poly, leading to the loss.</p><p>Eastern Washington put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts (20/33) and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc (9/27), while also shooting 68.8% from the free-throw line (11/16). The Eagles dished out 17 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Nic McClain led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, shooting 10/12 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Owen Koonce added 19 points and 7 rebounds, going 3/5 from deep, while Mac Riniker contributed 15 points on 6/7 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Eastern Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 20/33.</p> <p>From three-point range, Eastern Washington allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 shots, or 68%. Additionally, Eastern Washington gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Washington State as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State improved to 3-0 on the season with an 83-69 win over Northern Colorado on Monday, November 18th. The Cougars were -11.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 152 fell short of the O/U line of 158.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 43-37 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points and holding Northern Colorado to 32 points.</p><p>Washington State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Cedric Coward led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 33.3% from three. Langston Reynolds added 16 points, hitting 63.6% of his shots, and Isaiah Watts knocked down 4 threes on 6 attempts, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to hit 71% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Washington State's defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 75%.</p>

Eastern Washington Eagles vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Cardinals and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -2.5 against Louisville in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinals Grab a Win in Nassau?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Louisville improved to 4-0 on the season with a 76-61 win over Winthrop on Friday. The Cardinals were -20.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 137 were well under the O/U line of 160.</p> 

<p>Louisville led 35-27 at halftime and outscored Winthrop 41-34 in the second half. While they got the win, the Cardinals will look to tighten things up defensively and deliver a more dominant performance in their next game.</p><p>Louisville's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, thanks to a strong 67.9% shooting on two-pointers, though they struggled from deep, hitting just 26.9% of their threes (7/26).</p> <p>Reyne Smith led the way with 20 points, knocking down 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. Kelton Talford added 15 points and 9 rebounds, while K.J. Doucet contributed 13 points and 10 boards. J'Vonne Hadley also grabbed 13 rebounds, finishing with 12 points on 5 of 9 shooting.</p><p>Louisville's defense gave up 61 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 67% shooting on two-pointers (19/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisville held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they hit 17 free throws (65%).</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Indiana improved to 4-0 on the season with a 69-58 win over UNCG on Thursday. The Hoosiers were -17.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, well under the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Indiana led 36-27 at halftime and added 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Hoosiers got the win and moved on to their next challenge.</p><p>In their recent game, the Hoosiers put up 69 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a 48.8% success rate on two-pointers and just 26.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 19 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, knocking down 14 of 16 for 87.5%.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the way with 20 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 33.3% from three. Ronald Polite III added 17 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots and 50% from deep. Bryson Tucker contributed 14 points, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>Indiana's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (25/60). They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana limited their opponent to 5/19 shooting, or 26%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14, shooting 87%. Indiana gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Louisville Cardinals vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buffaloes versus the Cyclones? Tip off is at at 2:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Iowa State being favored by -10.5 at home against Colorado.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Colorado at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Colorado Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>In their latest outing, the Buffaloes pulled off a surprising 73-72 win over the Huskies on Tuesday, November 26th. Colorado, who were +14.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 145 went just over the O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Playing at home, Colorado overcame a 40-32 halftime deficit by outscoring UConn 41-32 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 73 points, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.2%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 16 threes at a 56.2% clip, while their free-throw shooting was less impressive at 64.3% (18/28).</p> <p>Liam McNeeley led the way with 20 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Julian Hammond III and Solo Ball each added 16 points, with Hammond hitting 4 of 5 from deep. Hassan Diarra contributed 11 points and 6 assists, knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 51% from the field. They managed to limit two-point shooting to 48% on 29 attempts.</p> <p>However, the Buffaloes couldn't contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 9 of 16 shots for 56%. Colorado also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 free throws.</p><h3>Will Iowa State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 4-1 on the season with an 89-84 road win over Dayton on Tuesday. Despite being -10 favorites, the Cyclones didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>After trailing 41-37 at halftime, Iowa State turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.</p><p>Iowa State put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly strong, hitting 63.4% (26/41), while they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 17 attempts (23.5%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cyclones were efficient, knocking down 25 of 29 shots (86.2%). Malachi Smith contributed 22 points and 9 assists, shooting 77.8% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Keshon Gilbert led the team with 24 points, hitting 75% of his shots.</p><p>Defensively, Iowa State struggled, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field. The Cyclones couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 22 of 32 two-point shots to fall, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa State's defense gave up 7 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38% from deep. The Cyclones also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 73% rate. Iowa State allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4-14 Toronto Raptors will travel to New Orleans to take on the 4-14 Pelicans. The Pelicans are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Raptors (+138) are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans (-164) are 15th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-105 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Toronto Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Toronto's season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 4-14 after a 102-100 loss to the Pistons on Monday. The Raptors were +4 point underdogs on the road, but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 202 fell well short of the 219.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Toronto looked poised for an upset, leading 80-72 after the 3rd quarter. They turned things around after a slow start, outscoring Detroit 26-19 in the 2nd and 32-24 in the 3rd. However, the Raptors couldn’t hold on, as the Pistons rallied with a 30-20 4th quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled offensively in their loss to the Pistons, shooting just 39.4% from the field and hitting 28.6% of their three-point attempts, making 10 threes in total. Scottie Barnes led the way with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 46.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>RJ Barrett contributed 17 points, despite shooting 36.8%, while Chris Boucher added 10 points. Barnes had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 17 points, and added 9 more in the 4th, while Barrett chipped in 7 points in the final period.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, the Raptors couldn't hold off the Pistons, who scored 102 points on Monday. Toronto's defense was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 19 points, but they gave up 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Raptors held Detroit to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors limited the Pistons to 12 made threes on 32% shooting. Toronto also finished with 27 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, while adding 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can New Orleans Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 4-14 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Pacers on Monday. New Orleans, who were +8 point underdogs, managed to keep the game close. The combined score of 224 points fell just short of the O/U line of 227.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run early, but the Pacers fought back. The Pelicans edged Indiana 32-30 in the 2nd quarter but trailed 87-83 going into the 4th, where both teams scored 27 points.</p><p>In their 114-110 loss to the Pacers, the Pelicans shot 51.7% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% of their threes and making only 9 in total. Trey Murphy led the way with 24 points, scoring 11 in the 2nd quarter, while CJ McCollum added 23 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Elfrid Payton chipped in 14 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans gave up 114 points to the Pacers, who shot 47% from the field. New Orleans allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 27 points.</p> <p>The Pacers hit 17 threes at a 36% clip. The Pelicans sent Indiana to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. New Orleans finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

<p>The Sharks and Canadiens are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Canadiens will host the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Canadiens as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Canadiens to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Canadiens on the moneyline</li><li>The Canadiens should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will San Jose Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Sharks have a record of 9-29-3, which has them in 16th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Pacific Division. In the Western Conference, they have gone 4-18 and 2-11 against teams in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, they have lost all ten and have a losing streak of twelve games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, San Jose has gone 3-17-1 and have lost six straight games away from home. As the underdog, they have gone 9-29-3 this season and have lost twelve straight games as the underdog. Over their last five games, they have gone 0-5 and are 0-3 in their last three games.</p></p><p>San Jose enters this game with a puck line record of 15-26 and they have gone just 1-9 against the puck line in their last ten games. The Sharks have been the underdog in all 41 of their games this season, and their average scoring margin on the year sits at -2.2 goals per contest.</p>

<p>On the road, the Sharks have gone just 6-15 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin away from home is at -2.5 goals per game. San Jose has dropped five straight games vs. the puck line on the road, and they have just two wins by more than one goal this year.</p> <p>The average goal total for San Jose's games is sitting at 6.1. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Sharks come in with an over/under record of 16-22-3.</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 1 goals per game.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Sharks have an average of 2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 32nd in the league. San Jose's offense is currently ranked 24th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 29th in the league.</p><p>San Jose's current leading scorer is Tomas Hertl. This season, he has 13 goals, which puts him 77th in the NHL. Hertl also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Canadiens' defense is 29th in takeaways at 5.1 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.2 goals per game which is 4th in the NHL.</p><p>Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood comes into the game having made 23 starts this season. So far, his record is 4-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.922%.</p><h3>Will the Canadiens Win at Bell Centre?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Canadiens have gone 8-10-2, and they are 3-0-0 when favored. Over their last ten games, Montreal has gone 4-6, and they have won three straight games when favored. In the Eastern Conference, the Canadiens are currently in 13th place, and they have gone 9-12 against conference opponents.</p>

<p>Through 40 games this season, Montreal has accumulated 40 points with a record of 17-17-6. Against teams from the Atlantic Division, the Canadiens have gone 4-8, and they are 6th in the division. Over their last five games, Montreal has gone 2-3, and they are 1-2 in their last three games.</p></p><p>Montreal enters the game with a puck line record of 25-15 and has gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten games at home. Overall, the Canadiens have 12 losses by multiple goals compared to 11 losses by just one goal.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Canadiens have been the underdog in 37 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 25-12. Their average scoring margin when they are the underdog is at -0.8 goals per game.</p> <p>This season, Montreal's games have an average of 6.3 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.4. The Canadiens come in with an over/under performance of 21-18-1.</p><p>Through their last three road games, San Jose has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Canadiens come into the game at 2.7 goals per contest placing 27th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 28th position in the league. Looking at how the Canadiens' offense is performing during power plays, they are 19th in power play goals and 13th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Montreal's leading goal scorer is Nick Suzuki. So far this season, he has 12 goals, placing him 83rd in the NHL. Suzuki also comes into the game with 22 assists.</p><p>The Canadiens' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 29th in takeaways and an average of 5.1 takeaways per contest. They hold 4th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Jake Allen has started 14 games this season. His current record stands at 4-8, and his save percentage is 0.602%.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada