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.
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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>Planning on watching today's Stars and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Lightning winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Lightning on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Lightning are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Stars Defense Show Up in Tampa?</h3><p>Dallas dropped to 12-6-0 after a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that number.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled ahead with a goal early in the third and added an empty-netter to seal the win.</p><p>In their recent 4-2 loss to the Panthers, the Stars were held scoreless in the first period before Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season, followed by Matt Duchene’s seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s goal.</p> <p>The Stars took 25 shots on goal and recorded 32 giveaways. Dallas scored their first goal on a power play, with Wyatt Johnston earning his fifth assist, while Miro Heiskanen added his fourth assist on Duchene’s goal.</p><p>Dallas' defense gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 5:15 in the first period and another at 8:47 in the second. After the Stars tied it at 2-2, they allowed two more, including the game-winner at 2:32 in the third and an empty-netter with 1:00 left. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p><h3>Can the Lightning Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>After a 7-4 loss to the Jets, Tampa Bay’s record now stands at 10-7-2. The Lightning, who were underdogs on the puck line, couldn’t hold onto an early lead, as the game’s total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Tampa Bay jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss.</p><p>Brandon Hagel got things started for the Lightning, netting his 7th goal of the season at 13:11 in the first period. Brayden Point followed with his 8th goal, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal in the second period, and Nikita Kucherov scored his 10th, tying the game 4-4 in the third period.</p> <p>The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They finished with 4 assists, including the 10th of the season for both Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman on Brayden Point’s power play goal.</p><p>Tampa Bay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 7 goals on 32 shots from the Jets. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. The Lightning had tied the game at 4-4 in the 3rd period, but their defense gave up three late goals, including two empty-netters.</p>

Dallas Stars vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Sabres come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>The Sabres 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 Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Sabres Chances on the Road</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres’ record stands at 10-9-1. Buffalo’s defense held Detroit scoreless in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres failed to cover. Buffalo’s only goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored short-handed in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the only goal, his 5th of the season. Tuch's goal came shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense will look to bounce back after giving up two power-play goals in their last game against the Red Wings. Both goals came in the second period, with the first at the 7:49 mark and the second at 14:38. Despite those setbacks, the Sabres' defense held strong in the third period, not allowing a goal. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will the Sharks Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Sharks fell to 6-12-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose, as underdogs on the puck line, kept the game under the total of 6.5 goals. The Sharks held a lead twice in the game, but Vancouver scored the winning goal with just 26 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>Nico Sturm opened the scoring at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks responded with a goal at 5:19 in the same period. San Jose took the lead again in the third period with a goal from Mikael Granlund at 18:43, but Vancouver tied it up and then scored the game-winner at 19:34.</p><p>San Jose's offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks with his 2nd goal, 2:37 into the second period.</p> <p>San Jose recorded 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 16. William Eklund earned his 7th assist on Granlund’s goal, and Tyler Toffoli picked up his 5th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves, posting a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, we have the Orioles and Rangers facing off in an AL matchup. Baltimore is 50-30 and they are 2nd in the AL East, while the Rangers are 3rd in the AL West with an overall record of 37-43.</p>

<p>Jon Gray will start for the Rangers, while the Orioles are sending Corbin Burnes to the mound. Baltimore is the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -215 compared to the Rangers at +180. The over/under line is currently 8 runs, and the game can be seen on BSSW.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 6:35 ET on Thursday, June 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles 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 Brewers with a 6-5 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the bottom of the 9th before the Brewers scored a run to pick up the win. Texas was the -118 favorite on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Nathan Eovaldi put together a good start for the Rangers, going seven innings and giving up just two earned runs, and striking out four. However, the Rangers couldnjson't close things out, and Jacob Latz took the loss out of the bullpen. The Rangers also wasted a big game from Nathaniel Lowe, who homered and went 2/5.</p><p>Texas is 37-43 overall and 3rd in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 7.5 games. The Rangers lost the final game of their series vs. the Brewers and have dropped three straight games. So far, they are just 9-14 in AL West games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers have gone 20-19, and they are 17-24 on the road. As the underdog, the Rangers are 14-23 this year and 23-20 when favored. Texas' overall series record is 11-14-1, and they are looking to bounce back after dropping their last series 3-0.</p><p>When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of +4.0. When they lose, they lose by an average of -3.6 runs. Their overall run line record is 36-44, with a -0.1 run differential per game. They have been a better bet at home, going 19-20 against the run line, compared to 17-24 on the road.</p><p>The Texas Rangers are on the road today against the Baltimore Orioles. The O/U line for today's game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Rangers games this season is 8.6 runs per game. Texas has an O/U record of 30-47 this season. The average O/U line for their games is 9 runs. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, the Rangers have a record of 4-8-2. The majority of their games this season have had O/U lines set at over 8 runs, with 68.8% of their games having higher lines.</p><p>Texas is sending Jon Gray to the mound today vs. the Orioles, and he comes into the game with a record of 3-3 and an ERA of 3.03. So far this year, Gray has made 13 starts, and opponents are batting .243 off the right-hander. In his 15 appearances, Gray has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 8.58 strikeouts per nine innings. Most recently, he picked up the win vs. the Royals, going six innings and not allowing a run. Before that outing, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.</p><p>Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager are tied for the team lead in home runs, with both players having 14 homers so far this season. Garcia is batting just .218 this season, while Seager has a batting average of .255. However, Seager has been hot of late, going 5/20 with two homers in his last six games. Marcus Semien is also a player to watch in this game, as he leads the team with 44 RBIs and is 2nd on the team with 11 homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 runs per game and are just 15th in home runs this season. They are also just 14th in team batting average. So far, they have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Guardians, closing out their series with a 4-2 win. After allowing one run to the Guardians in the top of the 2nd, the Orioles responded with a run of their own. Baltimore went on to add another three runs in the 3rd inning.</p>

<p>Grayson Rodriguez put together a good start for the Orioles, going seven innings and giving up just two runs on five hits. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>With a record of 50-30, the Orioles are just one game behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. Baltimore has gone 19-7 against other teams in the AL East. The Orioles will take on the Rangers today at home, and they are 26-16 at home this season.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have been good on the road, putting together a record of 24-14. As the favorite, Baltimore has gone 40-24 and 10-6 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Orioles are 17-6-3 but have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.9 runs per game. That's helped them to a 47-33 run line record on the season. They've been particularly good on the road, going 24-14 vs. the run line. As the favorite, they're 35-29 vs. the run line. When they lose, it's typically close, with an average run margin of -2.9 runs per game.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8 runs is right in line with the Baltimore Orioles' season average of 9.0 runs per game. The Orioles have played 42 games with higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and they have gone 9-5-3 in games with an over/under line of 8 runs.</p><p>Corbin Burnes will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Astros, as he gets the start for the Orioles today. In that June 22nd start, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that outing, he had won three straight starts. Burnes' ERA for the season is 2.35, along with a record of 8-3. At home, he is 4-1 with a 1.92 ERA compared to 4-2 with a 3.03 ERA on the road. Opposing batters are hitting .193 off Burnes this season.</p><p>Not only do the Orioles lead the league in home runs, but they are also the top-scoring offense in the league at 5.2 runs per game. Baltimore also has the league's top slugging percentage and OPS. The Orioles have been especially good on the road this season, averaging 5.5 runs per game.</p>

<p>Gunnar Henderson has been on a tear of late, going 6/17 in his last five games with two homers and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .288 with a team-high 26 homers. Adley Rutschman has also been a big power threat, as he is batting .297 with 14 homers and 53 RBIs. Anthony Santander is also among the league leaders in homers, but he is batting just .228 for the season.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 6/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Canadiens. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 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 Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+136)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Vegas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 12-6-2. Vegas didn’t cover the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, but the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Vegas fell behind 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, with Brett Howden netting his 6th of the season in OT. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for Vegas, now with 7 goals, while Noah Hanifin added his 2nd.</p> <p>Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 this season. Vegas had 13 giveaways and finished with 7 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look for a stronger start, as they gave up the first two goals in their last game. The first came at the 11:52 mark of the first period, and the second at the 12:00 mark of the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they also allowed a late goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill finished with a save percentage of 84.2% on 19 shots from Utah.</p><h3>Will the Canadiens Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped them to 7-10-2 this season. The Canadiens entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Penguins scored the first two goals before Christian Dvorak found the net for Montreal in the third period. Pittsburgh sealed the win with an empty-net goal, handing the Canadiens another regulation loss.</p><p>In their 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but only found the net once. Christian Dvorak scored his first goal of the season, with Emil Heineman picking up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky adding his seventh.</p> <p>Montreal was held scoreless until the third period, when Dvorak scored at the 14:28 mark. The Canadiens struggled with giveaways, committing 20 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens allowed the first two goals of the game, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also gave up an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Canadiens' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Titans and Aggies. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Aggies at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big West conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with UC Davis being favored by -6 at home against Cal State Fullerton.</p><h3>CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS UC DAVIS AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Davis Aggies -6</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will UC Davis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Titans Stand a Chance in Davis?</h3><p>Cal State Fullerton will look to bounce back after a loss to Hawaii, 76-68. On the road, the Titans have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games, and they are 6-7 on the road this season.</p>

<p>Overall, Cal State Fullerton is 11-11, and they have gone 4-6 in Big West play. As the underdog, the Titans have gone 5-10 this season.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton's ATS record this season is 9-11, including a mark of 7-6 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Titans have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Cal State Fullerton games is 10-10. Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year of 136.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 122 points.</p><p>The Titans' offense wrapped up their last game with 68 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 67 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Max Jones, who is averaging 15.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, DJ Brewton also maintains a PPG average of 14.7 heading into game.</p><p>The Titans' defense is presently ranked 78th nationally, allowing an average of 67.7 points per contest. Against Hawaii in their most recent game, the Cal State Fullerton defense gave up a total of 76 points while allowing Hawaii to hit 43% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Win at Home?</h3><p>UC Davis has been solid at home this season, going 7-4, and they have won two straight games. For the year, they have a 14-8 record, including a 9-2 mark in Big West Conference games.</p>

<p>So far, they have been favored in 12 games, going 8-4 in those contests. For the season, their average scoring margin at home is +2.8 points per game.</p><p>UC Davis has an ATS record of 11-9 this season, going 5-6 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Aggies have gone 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, UC Davis is 1-2 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UC Davis games is 9-11. The average scoring total in their games is 139 points, and today's over/under line is at 133.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 136 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 71.9 points per game, the UC Davis had a below average performance. They scored 59 points against Cal Poly and had a field goal percentage of 37%. The team's top scorer is Elijah Pepper, who enters today's matchup with an average of 21, while Ty Johnson also carries a PPG average of 16.6 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 59th rank in the nation, allowing 67.0 points per game. Against Cal Poly in their most recent game, the UC Davis defense gave up a total of 52 points while allowing Cal Poly to hit 34% of their shots.</p>

Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UC Davis Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

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<p>Betting on today's Capitals and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Capitals.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+188)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Capitals Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Capitals are 31-25-9 and sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Washington has gone 19-17 and are 14-8 against teams in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Capitals have gone 5-5.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, the Capitals have gone 14-15-4 this season. As the underdog, Washington has gone 18-22-7 this season and has been the underdog in 47 of their 65 games this year. Over their last three games, the Capitals have gone 1-2.</p></p><p>Washington comes into this game with a puck line record of 31-34 for the season and 16-18 on the road. So far, the Capitals have 16 wins by multiple goals compared to 15 by just one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, the Capitals have gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road this season is -.8 goals per game. In their last three road games, Washington has gone 1-2 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Washington's games have an average of 5.8 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6. The Capitals come in with an over/under performance of 29-33-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Washington has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Capitals are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. Washington's offense comes into the game ranked 24th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 32nd in the NHL.</p><p>Washington's current leading scorer is Dylan Strome. This season, he has 22 goals, which puts him 58th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 29 assists so far.</p><p>Vancouver defense takes on the Capitals ranked 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 5th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vancouver, goalie Charlie Lindgren has started 33 games in this season. His current record is 16-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.734%.</p><h3>Will the Canucks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>As the top team in the Western Conference, the Canucks have a record of 42-18-8 and have won four of their last five games. At home, Vancouver is 21-6-4 and has been favored in 44 of their 68 games this year.</p>

<p>Overall, the Canucks have been favored in 65% of their games and have gone 28-11-5 as the favorite. Against the Western Conference, Vancouver is 23-15 and 12-6 against Pacific Division opponents.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Canucks have gone 18-13 vs. the puck line and their overall puck line record is 37-30. So far, Vancouver has 27 wins by multiple goals and their average scoring margin is +.8 goals per game.</p>

<p>Against the puck line at home, the Canucks have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games and their average scoring differential at home is +1.3 goals per game. In their last ten games, Vancouver's puck line record is just 2-8.</p> <p>For the season, Vancouver's games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Canucks have an over/under record of 36-27-4.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Capitals have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>On offense, the Canucks are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Canucks offense is 11th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the NHL.</p><p>Vancouver's leading goal scorer is Brock Boeser. So far this season, he has 35 goals, placing him 11th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 30 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks come into the season ranked 16th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against Vancouver. For the season, they are ranked 5th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Casey DeSmith comes into the game having made 18 starts this season. So far, his record is 8-4 and he has a save percentage of 0.468%.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/24

<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Rangers in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 12-5-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring at 16:16 in the first period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play in the second period. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal of the year, while Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Adam Edstrom also found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>New York fired 40 shots on goal and tallied 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to build off their previous performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. Both of the goals they allowed came in the 2nd period, with the last coming just 8 seconds before the 3rd period.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 10-9-2 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, and they led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the third period put Edmonton ahead for good, and they added an empty-netter to seal the win.</p><p>Edmonton's offense fired 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, added two assists, and now has 8 assists on the year. Zach Hyman scored his 3rd goal, while Mattias Janmark’s 2nd goal came on an empty net with three seconds left. Jeff Skinner also found the net for the 3rd time this season.</p> <p>Two of the Oilers' goals came in the first period, with another added on a power play by Hyman at the 9:50 mark of the third. Edmonton had 10 giveaways in the game and scored with just 20 seconds into the first period.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals and picked up a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, both goals they allowed came at key moments, with one in the 2nd period and another early in the 3rd, which tied the game at 2-2.</p>

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

The NBA Draft will take place at some point. It may to an empty room with a commissioner just announcing the picks, but a new crop of potential superstars will be making its way to the Association sometime in the not too distant future.

Unfortunately, with the cancellation of most of the major conference tournaments, the NCAA Tournament, and the NIT, players were unable to improve their draft stock with some big performances under the bright lights. Who knows how much those data points could have altered the trajectories and projected draft spots of those that were going to declare or run out of eligibility after this season, but NBA teams have plenty of time to go over film and conduct phone and online interviews with players and their representation.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> has put together some NBA Draft props for the top five picks. Obviously it is difficult to pinpoint who get picked where because we don’t know what the draft order is going to look like, but all of these players are at plus prices and there could be some good values on the board.

These are all players that are going to help the bad lottery teams. As of 2019, the NBA changed its Draft Lottery rules in an effort to limit tanking. The three worst teams all have equal odds of 14% to get the first pick. The chances for the remaining 14 teams are 12.5%, 10.5%, 9%, 7.5%, 6%, 4.5%, 3%, 2%, 1.5%, 1%, and 0.5%.

We’ll have to see how the rest of the season and the Draft Lottery play out, but we can take a look at these odds and the players in the meantime as a point of discussion.

Here are the odds and the players for the top five picks as of March 29 from BetOnline Sportsbook:

<strong><u>1st Overall Pick</u></strong>

Anthony Edwards +125

James Wiseman +150

LeMelo Ball +400

Obi Toppin +1000

Deni Avdija +1200

Cole Anthony +2000

Cole Anthony probably wouldn’t have gotten the chance to improve his draft stock in the NCAA Tournament, but it was clear how important he was to the North Carolina Tar Heels given how they played without him. The guy that could have gotten the biggest boost from the NCAA Tournament was Dayton’s Obi Toppin. Many felt like he was the player of the year for what he was doing with that Dayton Flyers juggernaut. We could have seen it firsthand in March Madness, but the coronavirus outbreak took that opportunity away.

Anthony Edwards of Georgia is the favorite here at +125. There wasn’t a lot that Edwards could do on his own to elevate the Bulldogs, who did underachieve given the talent level on that team. We didn’t see much from James Wiseman of Memphis, as he only played three games while under NCAA investigation for improper benefits by head coach Penny Hardaway. Wiseman has the size at 7-foot-1, but missed out on an important season from a development standpoint.

LaMelo Ball opted to go play overseas in Australia. Like Deni Avdija, playing against grown men should certainly help his chances of going high in the NBA Draft and some believe he could very well be the #1 overall pick. At +400, Ball is the best value on the board here.

<strong><u>2nd Overall Pick</u></strong>

Anthony Edwards +150

James Wiseman +250

LaMelo Ball +250

Obi Toppin +400

Deni Avdija +600

It is certainly a guessing game as to which player will go first overall and then who winds up being the “consolation” prize. The reality is that there is no clear #1 pick, which means that the teams picking in the top five all seem to have a relatively equal chance of ending up with the best player.

If the Cavaliers got the second pick, it sure seems like they would want to go with size, so James Wiseman would make a lot of sense here. Obi Toppin could also go a long way in drawing some of that Cleveland-area Dayton fan base and he’s a big guy at 6-foot-8 with a lot of wing skills that the Cavaliers sorely need.

<strong><u>3rd Overall Pick</u></strong>

LaMelo Ball +250

James Wiseman +300

Obi Toppin +300

Anthony Edwards +500

Deni Avdija +500

Cole Anthony +800

At this point, looking at a guy like Edwards at +500 makes a ton of sense. If he doesn’t go in the first two picks, it seems hard to envision him getting picked that far down the board. Basically, if he doesn’t go first or second and you keep getting better and better prices on him, that seems like a good investment. And there is a real chance that he does not go first or second overall with the teams that are in the mix and the respective needs that they have.

<strong><u>4th Overall Pick</u></strong>

LaMelo Ball +300

Obi Toppin +300

Deni Avdija +400

James Wiseman +450

Cole Anthony +600

Onyeka Okongwu +800

Anthony Edwards +1000

Deni Avdija is a real wild card in this draft. For one thing, he got to play against adults for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. For another, we didn’t get to see a lot of these highly-touted college players on the ultimate stage. Some teams are inherently hesitant to gamble on European players. Other teams welcome the challenge. Without knowing how the draft order will fall, it is kind of tough to pinpoint exactly where he could go or if he’ll even be a top-five pick.

To say that there’s betting value on him with that in mind would be disingenuous, but if you start projecting out the potential top five, if there are teams that don’t mind going the non-North American route, you could find an opportunity.

<strong><u>5th Overall Pick</u></strong>

Cole Anthony +400

Deni Avdija +400

LaMelo Ball +400

Obi Toppin +400

James Wiseman +600

Onyeka Okongwu +600

RJ Hampton +900

Anthony Edwards +1600

Onyeka Okongwu is an interesting name. Scouts will love the athleticism. But, what is his position at the next level? At 6-foot-9, can he bang down low with bigger players? Can he handle the ball well enough to play on a wing? Will teams play the risk-reward game or will they look for more certainty?

The fourth or fifth picks honestly feel like landing spots for Cole Anthony. His skill set was obscured by the injury and how bad the Tar Heels were, but teams are going to love a lot of what they saw and understand that a kid who could have been the #1 pick is a great value at a spot like this.

Again, we’ll see when the NBA Draft Lottery takes place and have a better idea of where these guys could go, but for now, there may be some values to be had.

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<p>This week 13 college football matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Kansas State Wildcats is set to kick off at 8:00 ET from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, and the Wildcats are favored by -8.5 points. The over/under line is currently 52.5 points. The Bearcats come in with a 5-5 record, while the Wildcats are 7-3 on the season.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bill Snyder Family Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cincinnati Bearcats winning this one by a score of 34 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Cincinnati Bearcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cincinnati Bearcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Sitting at 5-5, Cincinnati faces Kansas State in Week 13. They rank 47th in our power rankings, and have a 66.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Bearcats are 2-2 at home and 2-3 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Cincinnati’s average scoring margin is +4 points per game, and they are 4-4-1 against the spread. They’ve been favored in five games, going 3-2 ATS as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 2-6-1, with an average line of 54.4 points. This week’s line is 52.5 points, and their games have averaged 50.8 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Cincinnati's offense is averaging 27.4 points per game, placing them 54th in the nation. However, they rank 26th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 2,453 yards, with the team averaging 247.8 passing yards per game. They are 38th in passing attempts and 34th in completions. Sorsby has 16 touchdowns and five interceptions, with a passer rating of 99. Cincinnati converts 43% of their third downs.</p> <p></p><p>Corey Kiner leads the rushing attack with 903 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry and scoring three touchdowns. Cincinnati is 49th in rushing attempts, averaging 184.1 yards per game. Xzavier Henderson has 629 receiving yards on 51 catches, scoring four touchdowns.</p><p>Cincinnati's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 34 points in their recent game against Iowa State. The Bearcats gave up 386 total yards, including 152 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 234 passing yards. They also allowed three rushing touchdowns and one passing score in the game.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Cincinnati's defense ranks 44th nationally, giving up 23.4 points per game. Opponents have averaged 154.8 rushing yards per game on 33.7 attempts, while quarterbacks have posted a 96.1 passer rating, completing 63% of their passes for an average of 231.4 yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Kansas State Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Kansas State comes into Week 13 with a 7-3 record, ranked 25th in our power rankings. They are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible, but their chances of winning the Big 12 stand at just 0.8%. The Wildcats have been favored in nine of their ten games this season.</p> <p></p><p>They have a +7.6 average scoring margin but are 3-6 against the spread. At home, they are 3-1, and their ATS record is 2-2.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Kansas State’s average over/under line is 53.5 points, and their games have averaged 51.4 points, with a 4-5 over/under record this season.</p><p>Kansas State’s offense is ranked 39th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. They are 44th in points per game, scoring 29.5. The Wildcats’ strength is their run game, averaging 205.9 yards per game, which ranks 17th nationally.</p> <p></p><p>DJ Giddens leads the rushing attack with 1,128 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Quarterback Avery Johnson has thrown for 2,150 yards with 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 90.</p><p>Despite their recent 24-14 loss to Arizona State, Kansas State's defense held the Sun Devils to 124 rushing yards on 37 attempts, but gave up 275 passing yards and three touchdowns. Arizona State finished with 399 total yards and 24 first downs.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Kansas State ranks 25th nationally, allowing just 110.8 rushing yards per game. However, their pass defense has struggled, giving up 234.7 yards per game, ranking 110th, with opposing quarterbacks completing 66.1% of their passes.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Miami is favored by -9.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI HURRICANES VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drake Bulldogs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 12:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DRAKE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Drake pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Miami Be The Talk of TD Arena?</h3><p>Miami cruised to a 93-63 win over Coppin State on Sunday, November 17th, at home. The Hurricanes were heavy favorites, entering the game as 37-point favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 141.</p> <p>Miami dominated the first half, leading 43-19 at the break. While they put up 50 points in the second half, they allowed Coppin State to score 44 points, which may be a concern for Miami moving forward.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 93 points with a 56.2% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, thanks in part to hitting 51.9% of their threes, connecting on 14 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>The Hurricanes dished out 21 assists, with Matthew Cleveland leading the way, scoring 15 points and hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. A.J. Staton-McCray was perfect from three, going 3 for 3 and finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Even with a strong offensive performance, Miami's defense couldn't hold up, conceding 63 points. They allowed their opponent to shoot 56% from the field, including 59% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Miami's opponent connected on 14 of 27 threes, shooting 51%. They also went 7/9 from the free-throw line. Miami gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Drake Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Drake Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drake edged out a 63-61 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday, November 16th, in a home game. The Bulldogs were -11 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Drake trailed 31-30 at halftime but outscored FGCU 33-30 in the 2nd half to secure the win. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 130.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.1%, and they connected on 68% of their free throws, going 17 for 25 from the line.</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 25 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three. Daniel Abreu added 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Zavian McLean also contributed 17 points, shooting 53.8% from the field.</p><p>Drake's defense gave up 61 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they were 14/24, hitting 58% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent went 6/21, shooting 28%. They also got to the free-throw line 25 times, making 17 for a 68% success rate. Drake allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Miami Hurricanes vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

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.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hoyas and Friars face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Friars are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 142 points, with Providence being favored by -10.5 at home against Georgetown.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Even though we have Providence winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hoyas Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Georgetown has struggled mightily this season, as they have gone just 9-22 overall and 2-18 in Big East play. The Hoyas come into this one on a four-game losing streak, and they are just 1-21 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>On the road, Georgetown has gone just 2-10 this season, and that includes a current two-game losing streak. For the year, the Hoyas have been outscored by an average of 11.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Georgetown has gone 11-11 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-5 and over their last 10 road games, the Hoyas are 6-4 vs. the spread. In their last three road games, they have gone 1-2 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Georgetown games is 18-13, and today's line of 142 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (145.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 161 points.</p><p>The Georgetown offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. St. John's. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.8% while connecting on 12 threes. Jayden Epps is leading the team in scoring at 18 points per contest. Dontrez Styles has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, Georgetown will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.0 points per game (312nd). So far, the Georgetown defense is giving up an average of 8.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.4 times per game (561st).</p><h3>Will Providence Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Providence will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak at home, where they have gone 14-5 this season. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 6-4.</p>

<p>So far, the Friars have been favored in 18 games, going 14-4 in those contests. They are 19-12 overall and 10-10 in Big East play.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Providence has gone 9-9 vs. the spread. Their home ATS record is just 9-10 this year and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 4-6.</p><p>Providence's over/under record for the season sits at 13-18, and today's line of 142 is very close to the average over/under line in their games (141.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 130 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Providence offense tallied 60 points in a matchup against Connecticut. Their field goal percentage for the game was 35.1%, and they made 8 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Devin Carter who comes into today's matchup averaging 19.5. Josh Oduro also heads into the game with a PPG average of 16.1.</p><p>The Friars' defense is presently ranked 88th nationally, allowing an average of 68.9 points per contest. Against Connecticut in their most recent game, the Providence defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Connecticut to hit 35% of their shots.</p>

Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>The Avalanche and Blue Jackets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets will host the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. In this non-conference matchup, the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, April 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>The Avalanche enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Colorado?</h3><p><p>On the road this season, the Avalanche have gone 18-14-5 and have won their last four games away from home. In games against the Western Conference, Colorado has gone 31-12, and they are currently third in the conference standings. Overall, the Avalanche have gone 47-21-6 and have 100 points.</p>

<p>Colorado has been favored in 63 of their games this season and have gone 42-15-6 as the favorite. In their last ten games, the Avalanche have gone 8-2, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games. In their last three games, Colorado has gone 1-2. In the Central Division, the Avalanche are in second place.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Avalanche have a puck line record of 14-23, and they are 36-38 overall. So far, Colorado has 33 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game. In their last ten games, the Avs have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>Overall, the team has been favored in 63 games and has a puck line record of 31-32 in those games. In their last five road games, the Avalanche have gone 3-2 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Colorado's games are averaging 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Avalanche currently have an over/under record of 41-30-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Colorado has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Avalanche are averaging 3.7 goals per game which is 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 4th in the league. The Avalanche went 32-11 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 12-9.</p><p>Colorado's current leading scorer is Nathan MacKinnon. This season, he has 47 goals, which puts him 4th in the NHL. MacKinnon also comes into the game with 80 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets come into the season ranked 1st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 33.6 shots per game against Columbus. For the season, they are ranked 31st in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Justus Annunen comes into the game having made nine starts this season. So far, his record is 6-3 and he has a save percentage of 0.369%.</p><h3>Does Columbus Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Blue Jackets have gone 14-18-5, and they have gone 24-38-12 overall. In the Eastern Conference, Columbus is in 16th place, and in the Metropolitan Division, they are in 8th place. In their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone just 2-8, and they have dropped four straight games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Columbus has gone 20-36-11 this season, and they have been the underdog in 67 of their 74 games. Against teams in the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets have gone 11-33, and they have gone 5-17 against teams in the Metropolitan Division. In their last five games, Columbus has gone just 1-4.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have a puck line record of 39-28 this season, including a puck line mark of 21-16 on the road. So far, Columbus has 15 wins by multiple goals and 9 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten home games, the Blue Jackets have gone 8-2 against the puck line. Overall, their average scoring margin for the year sits at -0.8 goals per game.</p> <p>The average goal total for Columbus' games is sitting at 6.6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.5. The Blue Jackets come in with an over/under record of 35-35-4.</p><p>The Avalanche are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.</p><p>On offense, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 18th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Blue Jackets offense is 32nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 25th in the NHL.</p><p>Columbus' current leading scorer is Boone Jenner. This season, he has 22 goals, which puts him 88th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 13 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets come into the season ranked 1st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 33.6 shots per game against Columbus. For the season, they are ranked 31st in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Daniil Tarasov has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 7-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.586%.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/24

<p>Betting on today's Sharks and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Thursday, October 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Kings to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>The Kings should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Sharks Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>San Jose’s 3-1 loss to the Ducks dropped them to 0-5-2 for the season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After a scoreless first period, the Ducks got on the board at 13:04 in the second. The Sharks tied it in the third with a goal from Mikael Granlund at 15:05, but Anaheim responded with two more goals to seal the win.</p><p>Mikael Granlund netted his first goal of the season on a power play, 4:55 into the third period, to tie the game at 1-1. William Eklund picked up his fourth assist, while Jack Thompson added his first assist of the season.</p> <p>San Jose fired 28 shots on goal but struggled with 18 giveaways. The Sharks were held scoreless in the first two periods before Granlund's goal in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will look to improve after allowing three goals to the Ducks, including two late in the third period. Mackenzie Blackwood made 37 saves with a 94.9% save percentage, but the defense struggled with 0 takeaways and 22 hits. San Jose also took a costly penalty, leading to a power-play goal for Anaheim at 13:04 in the second period.</p><h3>Can the Kings Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Los Angeles dropped to 3-2-2 after a 6-1 road loss to the Golden Knights. The Kings, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 5.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that figure.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Kings struggled from the start, giving up three goals in the first period. Warren Foegele scored the only goal for Los Angeles, finding the net at 0:53 in the second period.</p><p>In their 6-1 loss to the Golden Knights, the Kings fired 34 shots on goal but only found the net once. Warren Foegele scored his first goal of the season, 19:07 into the second period. This marked the only time the Kings got on the board.</p> <p>Los Angeles had 17 giveaways and picked up two assists, with Joel Edmundson earning his second of the season and Jordan Spence his third.</p><p>The Kings' defense struggled against the Golden Knights, giving up the first three goals of the game and three more in the 3rd period. David Rittich made 24 saves with a save percentage of 80%. The Kings' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 35 hits.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 10/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Knicks and Hawks face off at 7:30 ET on BSSE. The Hawks are hosting the game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Hawks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 230 points.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -1</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-103 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with Dejounte Murray points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will New York Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Knicks will face the Hawks bringing in an overall record of 5-5 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. On the road this season, the Knicks have posted a 2-3 record, whereas they have a 3-2 record at home.</p><p>New York has an overall ATS record of 7-3 for the season so far. New York has covered the spread in three straight home games and are 4-1 ATS at home compared to 3-2 on the road.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Knicks offense tallied 98 points in a matchup against the Celtics. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.8%, and they made 15 threes. The top scorer for the Knicks was Jalen Brunson with 26 points, while Julius Randle also chipped in with 25 points.</p><p><p>At present, the Knicks' defense is ranked 2nd, allowing 104.3 points per game.</p><p>Inside the arc, the Knicks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.4% and 35.0% from three-point territory.</p></p><h3>Will Atlanta Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>In today's game against the Knicks, the Hawks aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 6-4. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 5th, and they are 2nd in the Southeast division.</p><p>Atlanta arrives with an ATS record of 4-6 for the season up to this point. When playing on the road, the Hawks hold an ATS record of 3-3 in contrast to a 1-3 record against the spread when playing at home.</p><p>Atlanta finished with 126 points in their game against the Pistons. This total surpasses their season-average of 120.9 points per game. Dejounte Murray is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 22.9. Meanwhile, Trae Young also brings a PPG average of 24.4 into the game.</p><p><p>So far, the Hawks' defense is ranked 23rd in the league at 117.3 points per contest.</p><p>On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.4% and allowing 35.4% from beyond the arc.</p></p>

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Panthers face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -19.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Radford at +19.5.</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>Does Radford Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Radford Highlanders Records</h3> 

<p>Radford finished last season with a 14-17 overall record, going 6-12 in Big South play. At home, they posted an 8-5 record, with an average scoring margin of +1.9 points per game. On the road, they went 6-12, with a -5.2 average scoring margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, Radford was 15-15, including a 10-8 mark on the road. They were favored in 16 games, going 10-6 straight-up and 7-8 ATS. As underdogs, they were 4-11 straight-up but 8-7 ATS. Their average over/under line was 140.7 points, and they had an 18-12-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 143.7 points.</p><p>Radford averaged 72 points per game last season, ranking 329th in possessions per game with 62.8. They shot 45% from the field, placing 125th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 137th. The Highlanders made 7.2 three-pointers per game, shooting 36% from beyond the arc, which was 103rd nationally. They attempted 19.8 threes per game, ranking 268th.</p> 

<p>Returning for Radford are guards Tony Felder and David Early. Felder played in 30 games last season, averaging 12 points, 2.8 assists, and 3 rebounds per game. Early, who played in 17 games, averaged 14.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.</p><p>Last season, Radford allowed 71.5 points per game, ranking 155th in the nation. Opponents shot 32.5% from beyond the arc against them, placing Radford 231st in three-point defense. They also allowed 17.7 free throws per game, ranking 141st nationally.</p> <p>Radford averaged 5.5 steals per game, ranking 306th, and 3.5 blocked shots per game, placing them 154th in the country.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Records</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh finished last season with a 22-10 record, including a 13-8 mark in ACC play. At home, they went 14-5 with an average scoring margin of +12.5 points per game, while they were 8-5 on the road, winning by an average of 3.6 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Panthers were 21-8, including a 9-2 record on the road. They were favored in 21 games, going 18-3 straight-up and 16-4 ATS. Their average over/under line was 145.3 points, and they had a 19-12-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 143.7 points.</p><p>Pittsburgh averaged 75.6 points per game last season, ranking 267th in possessions per game with 64.2. They shot 43% from the field (273rd) and had an effective field goal percentage of 51% (175th). The Panthers made 9.6 three-pointers per game (20th) on 26.9 attempts (26th), shooting 35% from beyond the arc (109th).</p> <p>Returning guard Ishmael Leggett averaged 12.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season, while Jaland Lowe contributed 9.6 points and 3.3 assists per game. Both will be key players for Pittsburgh this season.</p><p>Last season, the Panthers allowed 67.6 points per game, ranking 62nd in the nation. Opponents shot 30.4% from beyond the arc against them, which was 111th in the country. Pittsburgh also allowed 17 free throws per game, ranking 108th nationally.</p> <p>In terms of defensive playmaking, the Panthers averaged 6.3 steals per game, ranking 198th in the nation. They were much better at blocking shots, averaging 4.5 per game, which was 50th in the country.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 5-9 Bucks will host the 6-9 Bulls in a Central Division matchup. The Bucks are favored by 8 and are 12th in the Eastern Conference, while the Bulls are 10th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and can be seen on ESPN.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +8</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-124 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Coby White finishing with Coby White points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Defense Show Up in Milwaukee?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 6-9 on the season with a 122-112 win over the Pistons on Monday. The Bulls, who were +4 point underdogs, picked up the road win and covered the spread. The game’s total points landed exactly on the O/U line of 234.</p> <p>Chicago jumped out to a 36-25 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 32-29. The teams were even in the 3rd quarter, each scoring 28 points. A key 10-0 run by the Bulls in the 4th quarter, extending the score from 97-95 to 105-97, helped them seal the win.</p><p>The Bulls connected on 23 threes at a 50% clip in their win over the Pistons, with Nikola Vucevic leading the way, hitting 6 threes at 75% and finishing with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Coby White and Zach LaVine each added 25 points, with LaVine knocking down 7 threes.</p> <p>Vucevic scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter, while LaVine exploded for 18 points in the 4th. White contributed 7 points in the final period as well.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls gave up 112 points to the Pistons but still managed to secure the win. Chicago allowed 25 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. Overall, the Pistons shot 42% from the field.</p> <p>The Bulls struggled to defend the three, with Detroit hitting 15 threes at a 34% clip. The Pistons also went 13/19 from the free-throw line. Chicago gave up 16 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Bucks Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Milwaukee edged out a 101-100 win over the Rockets on Monday, moving to 5-9 on the season. The Bucks were favored by 3.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 201 fell well short of the 224.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Houston 30-17. However, the Rockets responded with an 11-0 run, turning an 83-80 deficit into a 94-83 lead. The Bucks rallied late to secure the win.</p><p>Brook Lopez led the Bucks to a 101-100 win over the Rockets, scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency. He shot 73.3% from the field overall and added 13 points in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Damian Lillard had 18 points and 10 assists, despite shooting just 33.3%. The Bucks hit 13 threes at a 39.4% rate, while their overall field goal percentage was 45.8%.</p><p>The Bucks' defense shined in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 17 and 20 points, respectively, to secure a 101-100 win over the Rockets. Milwaukee held Houston to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bucks were effective, limiting the Rockets to 9 made threes on 28% shooting. Milwaukee also recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Jets and Predators face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Predators will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>The Predators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Jets Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 17-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets stormed back, with seven different players contributing goals. Two of Winnipeg’s goals came with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Cole Perfetti netting his 4th goal of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers scoring his 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist earlier in the game.</p> <p>Winnipeg had 7 different goal scorers, including Alex Iafallo, who scored his first of the season on a power play. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and a total of four to the Lightning. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves but finished with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Nashville?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 6-11-3 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five different players contributing goals. Two of Nashville’s goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.</p><p>Nashville's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, followed by Colton Sissons' first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal on another power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his seventh on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist, with his fourth goal, also scored on an empty net.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Josi, who scored his first goal, also picked up his sixth assist. Nyquist added his fourth assist on Forsberg's empty-netter.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 17:06 in the second period but held strong after allowing another late goal at 17:43 in the third. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Red Wings. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Shock Everyone at Little Caesars Arena?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 9-9-3 on the season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 3:23, and Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, keeping Seattle off the board.</p><p>In their 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins netted both goals in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, followed by Charlie Coyle, who added his 2nd goal on a power play.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways. They registered 4 assists, with Brad Marchand picking up his 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm adding his 6th.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid, allowing 0 goals and 23 shots on goal from Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also had 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Detroit?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 8-9-2 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>Detroit's offense was held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin scored his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with his second coming 5:22 into the second period.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin's first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist of the season.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut down Buffalo the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>At 5:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-262) will host the Utah Jazz (+215) in a Western Conference matchup. The Spurs are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and can be seen on NBA TV. The Jazz are 1-7 on the season while the Spurs are 4-5.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-128 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Utah’s tough season continued with a 123-100 loss to the Bucks on Thursday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Jazz were +10 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 223 points fell short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After an 11-0 run by Milwaukee early on, Utah responded by outscoring the Bucks 32-26 in the 2nd quarter. However, the Jazz struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 16 points in the 3rd quarter and allowing the Bucks to pull away with a 35-23 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 123-100 loss to the Bucks, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 42.9% from the field. However, they excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 17 threes at a 41.5% clip.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the way with 18 points, knocking down 4 threes. Johnny Juzang added 12 points, with 9 of those coming in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 123 points on 51% shooting. Utah allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 35 in the 4th. Milwaukee also hit 15 threes at a 42% clip.</p> <p>Utah sent the Bucks to the line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws. The Jazz gave up 11 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Spurs Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Spurs improved to 4-5 on the season with a 118-105 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Playing at home, San Antonio was favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 223 points went over the 217.5-point line.</p> <p>San Antonio took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Portland 35-24 to build a 91-79 lead heading into the 4th. They edged the Blazers 27-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>The Spurs shot 53.7% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 41% clip in their win over the Trail Blazers. Malaki Branham and Keldon Johnson led the way with 17 points each, with Branham connecting on 75% of his shots and hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>Stephon Castle, Zach Collins, and Julian Champagnie each added 14 points, with Castle scoring 8 in the 4th quarter. Champagnie and Branham also had 8 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs were consistent in their win over the Trail Blazers, allowing 27 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points, and finished strong in the 4th, allowing 26 points.</p> <p>San Antonio did a great job defending the three, holding Portland to 9 made threes on 28% shooting. The Spurs also sent the Blazers to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Spurs recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Carolina as Away Favorites</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 14-5-0. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up early in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for Carolina with two goals, bringing his season total to three. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, now with 12 assists on the season. Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal, finding the net on an empty net with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Hurricanes fired 45 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added an empty-netter in the third. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense had 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 8-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled right from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored the Blue Jackets' first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the Capitals had already scored 6 by then.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets with his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and scored both of their goals in the second period. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s tally.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they allowed another goal late in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 15 saves.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Titans and Demon Deacons game? Catch the action at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC, as the Demon Deacons hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Wake Forest being favored by -21 over Detroit.</p><h3>DETROIT TITANS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +21</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Even though we have Wake Forest winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Detroit Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Detroit picked up a 70-59 win over Ball State on Wednesday, November 20th. The Titans were +11 point underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Detroit led 32-27 at halftime and outscored Ball State 38-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 129, which was under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Titans put up 70 points, shooting 45.5% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 52.9% of their threes (9/17), contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%.</p> <p>Orlando Lovejoy led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jared Lary added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Mickey Pearson Jr. grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds, and the Titans pulled down 13 offensive boards as a team.</p><p>Despite Detroit's strong defensive effort, the Titans couldn't overcome their offensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 38% shooting. They were effective in limiting damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 5 threes on 25 attempts (20%).</p> <p>Detroit sent their opponent to the line 30 times, where they converted 20 free throws (66%). The Titans also gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Wake Forest Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest picked up an 82-69 win over Western Carolina on Tuesday, November 19th. The Demon Deacons were heavy favorites at -23, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest led 44-34 at halftime and added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. Though they got the win, they’ll look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting 38.7% from beyond the arc, with 12 made threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.4%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 84.2% of their attempts (16/19).</p> <p>Hunter Sallis, Ice Emery, and Cord Stansberry each scored 20 points, with Stansberry shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three. Cameron Hildreth added 18 points and 6 assists, while Parker Friedrichsen contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wake Forest's opponents hit 12 of 31 threes, shooting 38%. They also went to the free-throw line 19 times, making 16, an 84% success rate. Wake Forest gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Detroit Titans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>Yu Darvish and the Padres will look to keep their two-game winning streak alive as they host the Tigers at PETCO Park in San Diego. The forecast for Wednesday's matchup calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. Detroit is 70-69 overall and they are 4th in the AL Central, while the Padres are 79-61 and 2nd in the NL West.</p>

<p>San Diego is heavily favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -192 compared to the Tigers at +161. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and this interleague matchup can be seen on BSDET.</p><h3>DETROIT TIGERS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Wednesday, September 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Tigers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a three-run 8th inning for the Padres' offense, they picked up a 3-0 win over the Tigers in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Padres were favored at -199 on the money line.</p>

<p>The pitching matchup for this game featured Joe Musgrove going for the Padres, and he went six innings while striking out eight and didn't give up a run. Musgrove picked up a win in the game, while Robert Suarez got the save. Tyler Holton only went two innings for the Tigers, giving up one run on one hit.</p>

<p>San Diego's offense was led by Luis Arraez, Mason McCoy, and Jackson Merrill, as they were the only three Padres hitters to have more than one hit. Arraez and McCoy each had two RBIs.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit is 70-69 overall, and they are 10 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. So far, they have gone 24-22 in AL Central matchups. The Tigers are on the road today, and they are 35-35 away from home compared to 35-34 at home.</p>

<p>The Tigers have won three straight series, and their overall series record is 20-19-5 this year. As the underdog, Detroit has gone 38-47 this year, and they are 24-30 as the road underdog. Detroit has dropped three straight games as the underdog, and they are 32-22 when favored this season.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Detroit Tigers, it's best to take them on the road, where they are 43-27. The Tigers have a run line record of 72-67 overall, with an average run margin of 0.1 runs per game. They have a losing streak against the run line when favored, as they are 19-35 in those games. The Tigers' average run margin in winning games is 3.6 runs per game, compared to -3.4 runs per game in losing games.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers have been a part of a lot of high-scoring games this season, with their games having an average of 8.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 69-66, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 20-18. Overall, 61.2% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs. Their games have gone under the total in their last three contests.</p><p>Right-hander Keider Montero gets the start for the Tigers today as he faces the Padres on the road. He has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 5.17. Montero's WHIP for the season is currently 1.35. In his last outing, he took the loss, going five innings and giving up three earned runs on five hits. Montero has allowed at least one home run in each of his last three outings. His walk numbers are a bit high, coming in at 3.1 per nine innings compared to 7.49 strikeouts.</p><p>Over the Tigers' last 10 games, Spencer Torkelson has gone 10/37 with three homers and eight RBIs. Zach McKinstry has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/24 in his last eight games. For the season, Riley Greene leads the team with 20 homers and 58 RBIs, and he is batting .258.</p>

<p>As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting just .233 and have the league's 19th on-base percentage. Detroit's team slugging percentage of .387 is also 18th in the MLB.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is 79-61 overall this season, and they trail the Dodgers by 5.5 games in the NL West. The Padres are 20-20 in divisional games this year. The Padres have won two straight games, and they are 6-4 across their last 10.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 38-32 this season and 41-29 on the road. As the favorite, the Padres are 50-37 this year and 29-24 as the underdog. San Diego has an overall series record of 27-14-5 this year.</p><p>The Padres are 72-68 against the run line this season, including a 28-42 mark at home. They have a run differential of +0.5 runs per game overall, but that number dips to -0.1 runs per game at home. San Diego is 44-26 against the run line on the road, including a current streak of one cover. The Padres are 36-51 vs. the run line as the favorite and 36-17 as the underdog. Their average run differential in wins is +3.7 runs per game, while it's -3.6 runs per game in losses.</p><p>The Padres have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games this season, with their games averaging nine runs per game. Their over/under record is 75-63, and the average over/under line for their games is eight runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 22-23. A majority of their games have had higher over/under lines, as 59.3% of their games have had lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Yu Darvish gets the start for the Padres today and comes into the game with a record of 4-3 and an ERA of 3.19. In his 11 starts, Darvish has pitched three quality starts and is averaging 8.47 strikeouts per nine innings. Darvish's most recent outing didn't go well, as he took the loss after giving up two earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has been much better at home, coming in with a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 4.35 compared to 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA on the road.</p>
<p>San Diego comes into the game with the league's top batting average at .265 and are also the top home run hitting team in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 8th in the league. The Padres have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Manny Machado has been the Padres' top run producer this season, as his 84 RBIs are the best in the lineup. He also leads the team with 23 homers. Machado has also been swinging a hot bat of late, as he is currently on a four-game hitting streak. Luis Arraez has also been hot of late, going 9/20 in his last five games and is batting .310 for the season.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

<p>The Bulls and Thunder are set to face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Thunder will host the game at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 224.5 points, with the Thunder being the favored team playing at home against the Bulls.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +7</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-109 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Chicago Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bulls head into today's action with an overall record of 5-10 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. At the moment, the team holds 12th place in the Eastern Conference and 4th place in the Central division.</p><p>Chicago's ATS record is currently below .500 at 6-9 for the season. As the favorite this season, Chicago is 2-6 vs. the spread while going 4-3 as the underdog.</p><p>The Bulls offense is coming off a game in which they scored 100 points vs. the Heat. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.7% while connecting on 11 threes. Coby White led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Nikola Vucevic contributed 18 points for the Bulls.</p><p><p>Coming into today's game, the Bulls' defense is giving up an average of 111.0 points per contest.</p><p>Opponents are hitting 54.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.0% of their three-point attempts.</p></p><h3>Can the Oklahoma City Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Looking at the Thunder's previous ten games, they are 6-4 and face the Bulls with an overall mark of 10-4. In their 14 games, the Thunder have gone 5-4 against Western Conference teams and 5-0 in non-conference action.</p><p>Oklahoma City has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 11-3 against the spread. The Thunder maintain an ATS record of 6-1 on the road, while they have a 5-2 record vs. the spread when playing at home.</p><p>Oklahoma City finished with 134 points in their game against the Trail Blazers. This total surpasses their season-average of 119.6 points per game. The top scorer for the Thunder was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 28 points, while Chet Holmgren also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p><p>Coming into today's game, the Thunder's defense is giving up an average of 110.8 points per contest.</p><p>In their previous matchup vs. the Trail Blazers, the Thunder's defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 60% leading to 91 points.</p></p>

Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Islanders to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blues Ready for a Win at Elmont?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved to 9-11-1 on the season. 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 scored three straight goals before Toronto added another. Pavel Buchnevich sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:21 in the third period.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second and third of the season. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left in the game. Jordan Kyrou contributed with his third goal of the season.</p> <p>St. Louis was held scoreless in the first period before netting three goals in the second. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held Toronto scoreless from the 14:35 mark of the first until 13:52 in the third. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Blues' defense added 17 blocks and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Islanders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders are now 7-8-5 this season. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that line. The Islanders, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Rangers took the lead early, scoring at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t score until the second period, when Casey Cizikas found the net at 15:22. Brock Nelson added another goal for the Islanders with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><p>The Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth goal, just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.</p> <p>New York recorded 23 giveaways and failed to convert on any of their power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal, and Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up an early goal just 3:44 into the first period and then two more in the third, leading to a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, and the Islanders' defense finished with 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>It seems only fitting that an Independence Day race would be held at a place called Road America. It is almost as if NASCAR officials planned it that way! It will be the fourth of seven road course races for the realigned and re-imagined NASCAR Cup Series schedule, so we’ll see how the drivers take to the new course.</p>



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<h2 id="h-betting-odds-the-field"><strong><u>Betting Odds &amp; The Field</u></strong></h2>



<p>The betting odds show Chase Elliott as the favorite this week at +250. Elliott is probably the most accomplished road course racer and he’s had success this season with a stage win and the most laps led at Daytona, a win in the rain at the Circuit of the Americas, and a second-place finish at Sonoma.</p>



<p>Kyle Larson seems comfortable winning anywhere and he did take the checkered flag in that Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma. Martin Truex Jr. has had great success at Sonoma and he is the third choice at +650, just behind the +300 for Larson.</p>



<p>A lot of drivers are at some big prices this week and those are the ones that we’ll be talking about soon enough.</p>



<h2 id="h-a-preview-of-road-america"><strong><u>A Preview of Road America</u></strong></h2>



<p>Some of America’s most iconic roads weave and wind along the landscape and it makes sense that Road America is a windy road of its own. The 4.048-mile asphalt track features 14 turns. There are some long straightaways and some long stretches that feel like straightaways, but the areas between Turn 5 and Turn 14 are going to be the most interesting to watch and follow as the race goes along.</p>



<p>This is a new track for the Cup Series veterans, who have never really raced here. This track has been part of the Xfinity Series circuit since 2010, but this race never featured the Cup Series. They were off somewhere else. This will be a weekend doubleheader with the Xfinity Series and you’ll want to see who does well in that race on Saturday in case it translates over to Sunday.</p>



<h2 id="h-road-course-ringers"><strong><u>Road Course Ringers</u></strong></h2>



<p>There will be some ringers that enter the Xfinity Series race, but the Cup Series doesn’t really allow for much of that. As mentioned under the betting odds heading, Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, and Martin Truex Jr. are accomplished road racers. Guys like Joey Logano, who actually has three top-five finishes in the road course races, are also pretty interesting.</p>



<p>The reality of this race and this course is that the Xfinity Series guys have had a chance to run here, so guys like Christopher Bell, Austin Cindric, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, and others have all had some track time here.</p>



<p>That could wind up being really important if the Cup Series guys get a bit uncomfortable with the track and the conditions.</p>



<p>On the other hand, guys like AJ Allmendinger and Michael McDowell are past winners here at the Xfinity Series level. Others like Kurt and Kyle Busch are just savvy veterans that shouldn’t have a problem figuring out the lay of the land. It is still a car race after all.</p>



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<p>There isn’t a whole lot to say or preview about this event because we don’t have any track history data and road courses are all unique and present various challenges for the drivers. All we know are the guys that run well at them.</p>



<p>Joey Logano’s done really well, so as far as short prices go, he’d be the one to take a look at with his +1000 number.</p>



<p>Otherwise, look for big prices, like Christopher Bell at +3300, Austin Cindric at +2500, and Kurt Busch at +3300. Those are all guys that have a much better chance here than they would at other tracks and we have some big payout potential on those guys.</p>



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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hornets and Tigers. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and LSU is favored by -20.5 against Alabama State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama State Hornets +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have LSU winning straight-up, we like Alabama State at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Alabama State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alabama State fell to UNLV 93-79 in their season opener on Monday. The Hornets, who were +13.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-41 at halftime, Alabama State scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47 points, leading to the loss.</p><p>Alabama State put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. They connected on 16 of 20 free throws, good for 80%, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, finishing with 15 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jeremiah Cherry led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 10 of 11 shots. Amarr Knox added 19 points and 5 assists, while Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 17 points and 7 assists.</p><p>Alabama State's defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama State gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Win at Home?</h3><h3>LSU Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>LSU opened their season with a dominant 95-60 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday, November 6th. Playing at home, the Tigers were -23 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>LSU took control early, leading 50-27 at halftime. They continued to outpace the Warhawks in the second half, scoring 45 points while allowing 33.</p><p>LSU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points and shooting 50.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks in large part to their 72.7% shooting on two-pointers. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% of their threes, but made up for it at the free-throw line, where they connected on 89.5% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jalen Bolden led the way with 25 points, while Jalen Reed added 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 88.9% from the field. Cam Carter chipped in 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Curtis Givens III also knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite LSU's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 60 points. The Tigers allowed a 50% shooting performance, with 34 made field goals on 67 attempts.</p> <p>LSU's defense particularly struggled inside, where they gave up 24 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 72% success rate for the opposing team.</p>

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<p>The Angels (56-54, 29-24 home) will host the Mariners (57-52, 26-26 away) in game two of this AL West series. Starting for the Angels is Reid Detmers, while the Mariners are giving the ball to Luis Castillo. Read on to see my pick for this showdown between Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels -103</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Friday, August 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>The Angels are 3-2 straight-up in their five most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>So far, the Angels are 4-3 against the Mariners this season.</li><li>The Mariners are just 1-3 in Luis Castillo's last four starts.</li></ul><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN AL WEST</h3><p>For the season, the Mariners have an overall record of 57-52, placing them 3rd in the AL West. Against other AL West opponents, they are 16-11 along with going 31-26 and 26-26 at home and on the road, respectively. So far, they have played a total of 34 series, going 17-15-2.</p><p><p>Today marks Luis Castillo's 23rd outing of the season, with a 7-7 record to show for it. His ERA is currently 2.88 and he has held opponents to a .256 OBP. The righty has fanned 149 batters and has a WHIP of 1.01. On the road, Castillo's ERA stands at 3.26 while it is 2.89 at home.</p></p><p>The Mariners are hoping that Luis Castillo can lead them to another victory, as they emerged victorious the last time he took the mound. Castillo pitched six innings of scoreless baseball, allowing just two hits in Seattle's 4-0 win over the Diamondbacks.</p><p>Across their last five games, the Mariners' offense is 6th in batting average, leading to an average of 5 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 13th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .711 on 131 (13th). On average, they have struckout 9 times per game compard to 3.3 walks.</p><p>Paragraph (rephrased): During the Mariners' last ten contests, Julio Rodríguez has been a force at the plate, launching 3 home runs and bringing his season total to 17. Rodríguez's overall batting average stands at .248.</p><h3>WILL THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Angels will be playing their 110th game of the season today and are 4th in the AL West on a record of 56-54. So far, Los Angeles has won 54.7% of their games at home compared to 47.4% on the road. Against divisional opponents, the Angels are 16-15 and have played a total of 34 series, going 15-17-2.</p><p><p>Reid Detmers has made 19 appearances this season, with a .375 slugging percentage allowed and a WHIP of 1.29. His overall record is 2-8, with an ERA of 4.35 and 127 strikeouts, averaging 11.28 K/9 innings. On the road, Detmers' record stands at 0-5 with an ERA of 6.26; at home he is 2-3 with an ERA of 3.89.</p></p><p>Reid Detmers was unable to help the Los Angeles Angels secure a win in their 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, as he gave up two earned runs and three hits in 4 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>The Angels have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 5 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 4th in slugging percentage. Overall, Los Angeles is averaging 4.9 runs per game (7th).</p><p>The Angels are without Taylor Ward for today's game due to an injury. Ward has been a key contributor to the team's offense this season, batting .253 with a .421 slugging percentage.</p>

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