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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (-114) will host the Atlanta Hawks (-106) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 1 point and have a record of 3-6, while the Hawks are 4-5. The over/under line for this game is 226.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on FDSD.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-106 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with Cade Cunningham points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hawks Have What it Takes in Detroit?</h3><p>The Hawks improved to 4-5 on the season with a 121-116 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta took an early lead, finishing the 1st quarter up 26-22. The 2nd quarter saw both teams score 39 points, and the Knicks edged the Hawks 28-24 in the 3rd. The game was tied at 89 going into the 4th, where the Hawks outscored the Knicks 32-27 to seal the win.</p><p>Zaccharie Risacher's 33 points and 6 threes at 60% shooting led the Hawks to a win over the Knicks, with Atlanta hitting 15 threes at 39.5% overall. Jalen Johnson and Trae Young each added 23 points, with Johnson also grabbing 15 rebounds.</p> <p>Risacher scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while Clint Capela added 8 of his 18 points in the 4th. Young also contributed 6 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 39 points, the Hawks' defense held the Knicks to 27 points in the 4th, helping them secure a win. Overall, they gave up 116 points on 48% shooting.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, allowing New York to hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. The Hawks sent the Knicks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Pistons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 3-6 on the season after a narrow 108-107 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Detroit, who entered the game as 1-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 10-0 run by the Hornets early on shifted momentum, but the Pistons kept it close, trailing 77-76 going into the 4th quarter. Both teams scored 31 points in the final period, but Detroit couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 21 points and 5 assists in their 108-107 loss to the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, despite shooting just 39.1%.</p> <p>Detroit shot 48.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making 10 threes at 31.2%. Cunningham scored 12 of his 20 points in the 1st quarter, while Paul Reed added 8 of his 13 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons held the Hornets to 108 points on 43% shooting, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Detroit gave up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, which proved costly.</p> <p>The Pistons allowed 14 made threes on 31% shooting from deep and sent the Hornets to the line 16 times, where they hit all their free throws. Detroit finished with 40 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Braves and Cougars face off at 11:00 ET on None. The Cougars are hosting the game at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Bradley is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Washington State. The over/under for the game is set at 154 points.</p><h3>BRADLEY BRAVES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars +1</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bradley Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley opened their season with a dominant 88-60 win over Southeast Missouri State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Braves entered the game as 20-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Bradley took control early, leading 46-29 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Redhawks 42-31.</p><p>Bradley's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points while shooting 56.6% from the field. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 43.5% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 66%.</p> <p>Key contributions came from BJ Ward, who scored 17 points in just 21 minutes, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Christian Davis and Jaquan Johnson each added 15 points, with Davis shooting 85.7% overall and grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Bradley’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 55% from the field, including 64% on two-pointers (20/31). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 23 threes, good for 43%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Bradley’s opponents went 18/25, a 72% clip. The Braves also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars kicked off their season with a 100-92 win over Portland State on Monday, November 4th. Despite being -14.5 favorites at home, Washington State didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 192, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 46-38 at halftime and put up 54 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Portland State to match their 54-point output after the break, indicating some defensive issues.</p><p>Washington State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a 52.6% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes at a 46.9% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%.</p> <p>Cedric Coward led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Watts and Terri Miller Jr. each added 20 points. Ethan Price was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and Qiant Myers dished out 10 assists to go along with his 14 points.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 15 of 32 threes, shooting 46%. Washington State also sent them to the line 32 times, where they made 25 free throws.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Norse and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on B1G+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -20 vs. Northern Kentucky.</p><h3>NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse +20</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue winning straight-up, we like Northern Kentucky at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northern Kentucky Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Norse dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 74-62 to Florida State on the road. Northern Kentucky entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, which fell short of the over/under line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Northern Kentucky found themselves down 43-31 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the second half, as both teams scored 31 points after the break.</p><p>Northern Kentucky struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28) and finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 38.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, but they found more success inside, shooting 57.1% on two-point attempts (12/21).</p> <p>Josh Dilling led the Norse with 18 points, though he connected on just 2 of 11 three-point attempts. Taylor Bol Bowen and Jamir Watkins each added 17 points, with Watkins hitting 8 of 17 shots overall. The Norse also got 17 points from the free-throw line, shooting 73.9% (17/23) from the stripe.</p><p>Despite Northern Kentucky giving up 74 points, they managed to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 4/22 from beyond the arc, an 18% success rate. However, the Norse struggled to contain shots inside the arc, where their opponent shot 58% on 24/41 attempts.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Northern Kentucky’s opponent went 14/18, hitting 77% of their foul shots. The Norse also allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Purdue Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Purdue opened their season with a 90-73 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Monday. Despite being -24.5 point favorites, the Boilermakers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Purdue led 49-33 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. They’ll look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Purdue's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points and shooting 56.4% from the field. They connected on 42.3% of their threes, hitting 11 of 26 attempts, and dominated inside with a 69% shooting percentage on two-pointers. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%.</p> <p>Fletcher Loyer led the way with 21 points, while Owen Dease added 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Braden Smith dished out 15 assists to go with 12 points, and Purdue finished with 24 assists as a team.</p><p>Purdue's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 69% of their two-point attempts, going 20/29.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Purdue's opponent shot 42%, making 11 of 26 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Purdue gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Broncos and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on None. Santa Clara comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lee's Family Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Santa Clara Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara opened their season with an 85-78 win over Saint Louis on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Broncos entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara led 48-41 at halftime and maintained their lead by matching Saint Louis point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 37 points after the break.</p><p>Santa Clara put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 35 attempts. They were strong at the free-throw line, converting 17 of 20 for 85%.</p> <p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Isaiah Swope each scored 24 points, with Swope knocking down 6 threes. Christoph Tilly was efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and adding 8 rebounds.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense gave up 78 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 12 of 35 threes, shooting 34%. Santa Clara also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Can the Sun Devils Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arizona State opened their season with a 55-48 win over Idaho State on Tuesday, November 5th. Playing at home, the Sun Devils were -18 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 103, well under the 145.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>ASU led 31-20 at halftime but allowed Idaho State to outscore them 28-24 in the 2nd half, raising questions about their ability to maintain focus and intensity throughout the game.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with the Sun Devils hitting 29.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Alston Mason led the way with 14 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Isaiah Griffin and BJ Freeman each added 12 points, with Freeman also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Arizona State’s defense shined, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 36% shooting. The Sun Devils limited damage inside, with the other team hitting 41% of their two-point attempts (13/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State kept the pressure on, as the opposition shot 29% (7/24) from three. The Sun Devils also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws (66%).</p>

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<p>The Sharks and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored to win at home against the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>The Maple Leafs 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 Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Sharks Have What it Takes in Toronto?</h3><p><p>San Jose has struggled mightily this season, coming into this game with a record of 9-28-3, which puts them in 16th place in the Western Conference. In their last ten games, the Sharks have lost ten straight games, and they have dropped eleven games in a row overall. On the road, San Jose is just 3-16-1.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Sharks have gone 0-5, and they have been the underdog in all forty of their games this season. In games against Western Conference foes, San Jose has gone just 4-18.</p></p><p>San Jose enters this game with a puck line record of 15-25 this season and has gone 1-9 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far, the Sharks have lost 25 games by multiple goals compared to just six by one goal.</p>

<p>On the road, San Jose has a puck line record of 6-14, and their average scoring margin away from home is at -2.4 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the Sharks have gone 6-4 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, San Jose's games have an average of 6.1 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.3. The Sharks come in with an over/under performance of 15-22-3.</p><p>Although San Jose has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Sharks are scoring an 2 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 32nd in the league. Looking at how the Sharks' offense is performing during power plays, they are 25th in power play goals and 29th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>San Jose's current leading scorer is Tomas Hertl. This season, he has 13 goals, which puts him 74th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hertl has 15 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Maple Leafs head into the game ranked 19th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.4 shots per game against Toronto. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 4-16, and his save percentage is 0.922%.</p><h3>Can Toronto Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home, the Maple Leafs have gone 9-7-2 this season and are 20-10-7 overall. In the Eastern Conference, Toronto is in 5th place and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Over their last three games, the Maple Leafs have won three straight and are 3-0 in their last five games. As the favorite, Toronto has gone 17-8-6 this season.</p>

<p>So far, Toronto has been favored in 31 of their 37 games and are on a two-game winning streak as the favorite. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Maple Leafs are 10-13 and have gone 6-7 in divisional matchups. Overall, Toronto has 47 points on the season.</p></p><p>When favored, the Maple Leafs have gone just 7-24 against the puck line this season, including 5-5 in their last 10 games at home. Overall, Toronto's puck line record is just 12-25, and they have 10 wins by multiple goals compared to 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Maple Leafs have an average scoring margin of +.4 goals per game, and their average scoring differential at home is just +.2 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, Toronto has gone just 5-5 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Toronto's games are averaging 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Maple Leafs currently have an over/under record of 19-17-1.</p><p>Although San Jose has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 12th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. This season, the Maple Leafs have a 9-4 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-5 record.</p><p>Toronto will be looking for a good game from Auston Matthews who leads the team in scoring with 30 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 15 assists so far.</p><p>The Maple Leafs defense is currently 19th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31.4 shots per game against Toronto. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 6th with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. San Jose, goalie Martin Jones has started nine games in this season. His current record is 7-3, and his save percentage stands at 0.417%.</p>

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