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<p>Planning on watching today's Colonels and Salukis game? Catch the action at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL, as the Salukis hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FloH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Southern Illinois is favored by -4.5 at home against Eastern Kentucky.</p><h3>EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hertz Arena at 12:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Salukis.</li><li>Not only will Southern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Colonels Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Kentucky dropped a close one at home to Ball State on Monday, November 25th, losing 63-61. The Colonels entered the game as 3-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 36-29 at halftime, Eastern Kentucky struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they hit 65.4% of their free throws.</p> <p>Devontae Blanton led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Jermahri Hill added 18 points on 66.7% shooting. The Colonels grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making only 13 of 37 attempts, good for 35%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky's defense was equally effective, as they allowed just 6 three-pointers on 24 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17, shooting 65%.</p><h3>Can Southern Illinois Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Illinois fell to Louisiana Tech 85-79 on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. The Salukis were +6 point underdogs going in, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 

<p>Southern Illinois led 31-27 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 164 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%. They hit 29.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Salukis grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Al Green led the team with 19 points, while Amaree Abram and Kaden Cooper each added 18. Cooper also pulled down 12 rebounds, and Sean Newman Jr. contributed 5 assists.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. Inside the arc, the Salukis allowed 52% shooting on 42 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Salukis held their opponent to 25% shooting, but they sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they hit 86%. Southern Illinois also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

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<p>The Terriers and Billikens are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Billikens will host the game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored by -7.5 at home against Wofford.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Wofford Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Terriers fell to 4-7 on the season after a 77-67 road loss to Charleston on Monday. Wofford entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 144 points fell just under the O/U line of 149.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Wofford was outscored 43-33 in the second half, leading to the loss.</p><p>Wofford struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 21.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 37 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, but they managed to grab 22 offensive rebounds, which helped them score 67 points.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% from the field and adding 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Deywilk Tavarez contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Kyler Filewich pulled down 16 rebounds despite shooting 30.8% overall.</p><p>Wofford's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 42% shooting, with 15 makes on 35 tries.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wofford allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 11, good for 84%. Wofford allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Billikens?</h3><h3>Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-4 on the season after a 81-77 loss to Illinois State on Sunday. The Billikens, who were -2.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in the road loss.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-31 at halftime, Saint Louis made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Illinois State 46-38. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They connected on 38.7% of their threes, going 12/31 from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% rate.</p> <p>Robbie Avila and Chase Walker were key contributors, each scoring 28 and 27 points, respectively. Avila hit 3 threes, while Walker was perfect from deep, going 2/2. Isaiah Swope also made an impact, knocking down 6 of 10 threes and finishing with 22 points.</p><p>Saint Louis struggled defensively, giving up 81 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponent hit 8 of 17 shots, shooting 47%. Saint Louis also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws, a 71% success rate. The Billikens gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Wofford Terriers vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Betting on today's Dolphins and Big Green game? Catch the action at Edward Leede Arena in Hanover, NH, as the Big Green hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Dartmouth is favored by -4.5 against Le Moyne in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Edward Leede Arena at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Big Green.</li><li>Not only will Dartmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dolphins Find a Way to Win in Hanover?</h3><h3>Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Le Moyne fell to 2-8 on the season after a 72-62 loss to Binghamton on Saturday, December 7th. The Dolphins, who were -2 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 140.</p> <p>Le Moyne trailed 33-22 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 39. However, their comeback effort fell short.</p><p>Le Moyne's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%.</p> <p>Chris Walker was a bright spot, scoring 30 points on 10 of 14 shooting, including 6 of 8 from three-point range. Ocypher Owens added 12 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 6 of 10 from the field.</p><p>Le Moyne's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of 60 attempts. The Dolphins allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Le Moyne held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% success rate. The opposing team also went 11/15 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Le Moyne gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Big Green Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Dartmouth dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 92-83 road loss to UMass-Lowell on Saturday. The Big Green entered the game as +11 underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 44-35 at halftime, Dartmouth allowed 57 points in the second half while scoring 39. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 154.</p><p>Dartmouth's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a 45.9% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59%, thanks in large part to their 47.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 of 36 attempts. They were also nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 shots for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Connor Amundsen led the way with 28 points, hitting 6 of 8 three-pointers and adding 6 assists. Max Brooks was perfect from the field, going 12 for 12 and finishing with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Quinton Mincey also had a strong performance, scoring 20 points on 7 of 10 shooting, including 3 of 5 from deep, and contributing 6 assists.</p><p>Dartmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 73% of their two-point shots, with 30 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dartmouth's opponents shot 33%, making 6 of 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws.</p>

Le Moyne Dolphins vs Dartmouth Big Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Avalanche and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN2. The Avalanche are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Hockey Club. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 3-2 win for the Hockey Club.</li><li>We like the Hockey Club on the moneyline (+133)</li><li>The Hockey Club are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Salt Lake City Possible for the Avalanche?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record now stands at 21-15-0. Colorado took the lead in the second period, but Nashville responded with five straight goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Going into the game as underdogs on the puck line, the Avalanche failed to cover. Both of their goals came from different players: Cale Makar scored first, followed by Nathan MacKinnon. The Avalanche’s defense allowed two empty-net goals in the third period.</p><p>The Avalanche took 30 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to the Predators, but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, a power-play goal in the second period. Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, scoring at the 2:17 mark of the third period.</p> <p>Colorado had 23 offensive giveaways and managed 11 takeaways. Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal, while MacKinnon earned his 14th assist on Makar's power-play goal. Devon Toews contributed his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will look to bounce back after giving up five goals to the Predators. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Colorado's defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits. The Avalanche took a 1-0 lead in the second period, but they gave up five of the next six goals, including two empty-netters late in the third.</p><h3>Can Utah Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah fell to 16-13-6 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The game’s total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5, and Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> <p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas tied it with just one second left in the second period. The Golden Knights then scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Vegas, scoring three times. Ian Cole netted his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second and Alexander Kerfoot scored his second goal as well.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad contributed two assists, bringing his season total to two. Jack McBain, now with three assists this season, and Clayton Keller, with six, also added assists. Maveric Lamoureux picked up his first assist of the year.</p><p>Utah's defense will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Vegas, including the game-winner in overtime. After going up 2-0 in the second period, the team allowed four of the next five goals, with the first coming at 4:54 in the second. Connor Ingram finished with 31 saves and a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>The 2021-2022 CBB season continues Saturday, February 5, with the West Coast Conference showdown at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, California, so we bring you the best Loyola Marymount vs. Saint Mary’s betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>The Lions face off against the Gaels for the second time this season. Back on January 22, Saint Mary’s dismantled Loyola Marymount 83-51 as 7-point road favorites with a total of 127.0 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>. The Gaels are firm double-digit favorites for this one at home, so let’s take a closer look.</p>



<h2 id="loyola-marymount-lost-four-in-a-row">Loyola Marymount lost four in a row  </h2>



<p>The Loyola Marymount Lions (9-11; 6-13 ATS) are coming off a heavy 79-60 defeat at the Santa Clara Broncos this past Thursday. Stan Johnson’s boys extended their losing streak to four games, recording the fifth consecutive ATS defeat.</p>



<p>The Lions didn’t stand a chance of upsetting the odds against Santa Clara. They fell apart down the stretch, allowing the Broncos to score 44 second-half points. On the other side of the ball, the Lions made only 37.9% of their field goals and 28.0% of their triples (7-for-25).</p>



<p>Loyola Marymount fell to 2-6 in the conference play. The Lions are No. 207 in the latest NCAA NET Rankings and No. 192 in the KenPom rankings. Their defense has been a big issue all season long, as the Lions surrender 104.6 points per 100 possessions (217<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 46.3% shooting from the field (329<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2 id="saint-mary-s-won-six-straight">Saint Mary’s won six straight    </h2>



<p>The Saint Mary’s Gaels improved to 18-4 straight up and 14-6-1 ATS on the season following a 75-54 thrashing of the Portland Pilots this past Thursday. Playing as 14.5-point home favorites, the Gaels covered for the fourth straight contest, outscoring the Pilots by 15 points in the second half.</p>



<p>Senior guard Logan Johnson (10.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG) dropped 17 points on Portland. He’s one of four Gaels who average points in double figures. Senior forward Matthias Tass leads the way with 13.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest, while senior G Tommy Kuhse adds 10.2 points and 3.4 assists a night.</p>



<p>Saint Mary’s sits at the second spot of the West Coast Conference standings with a 6-1 record. The Gaels score 109.4 points per 100 possessions (64<sup>th</sup> in the nation) and surrender only 89.7 in a return (13<sup>th</sup>). They are No. 22 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 20 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Loyola Marymount:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-7 ATS in the last eight games overall</li><li>0-5 ATS in the last five games against the West Coast Conference&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Saint Mary’s:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-0-1 ATS in the last six games overall</li><li>8-2 ATS in the last ten games against Loyola Marymount&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-loyola-marymount-vs-saint-mary-s-pick">Loyola Marymount vs. Saint Mary’s Pick</h2>



<p>I won’t overthink this matchup. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Gaels hammered the Lions on the road, 83-51, so I’m backing them to cover on the home court as well. Also, the Gaels have owned the Lions over the last ten years, winning their previous 19 encounters.</p>



<p>Saint Mary’s is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games against Loyola Marymount. The Gaels are one of the best defensive units in the country, so they shouldn’t have too many problems covering a huge spread.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Saint Mary’s -16.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>I’ve mentioned the Gaels’ excellent defensive rating. They allow only five triples per game (10<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 15.4 attempts (4<sup>th</sup>). The Gaels have yielded 57 or fewer points in three of their previous four showings, so I’m going with the under.</p>



<p>The Lions’ D is a problem in this matchup. Hopefully, they’ll improve this time around. The Lions average just 66.3 possessions per 40 minutes (239<sup>th</sup> in the country), while the Gaels register only 63.8 (335<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 128.0 points at -110</strong></p>

Loyola Marymount vs. Saint Mary’s Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/5/22

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

As expected, it was a crazy opening to the Xfinity Series season with the NASCAR Racing Experience 300. Fortunately, the NASCAR Racing Experience is a lot more than just plate races. This week, the drivers get back to standard conditions on the 1.54-mile loop at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.

We’ve already taken a look at the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/folds-of-honor-quiktrip-500-betting-odds-picks/"><strong>Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500</strong></a> and are now focusing our energies on the Rinnai 250, which is the second race of the Xfinity Series season. This is the circuit’s one and only stop in Hampton, Georgia and the last time east of the Mississippi until early April at Bristol.

Odds come from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> this week and can be seen on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and below the comment box for mobile viewers. Let’s take a look at the Rinnai 250.
<h5><strong>Standings Update</strong></h5>
Michael Annett has punched a ticket to the Xfinity Series playoffs with his win at Daytona in the season opener. He also led the most laps, but the 32-year-old, who secured his first ever NASCAR win, is still third in the standings because he managed only two stage points. Brandon Jones finished third and was second in stage points with 15, so he is first in the overall standings with 49. Ross Chastain, who finished 13th, but won the second stage, is second with 42. After Annett, Austin Cindric and Justin Allgaier are fourth and fifth.

Surprisingly, there are no Cup Series guys in the race this week. Last week, Chase Elliott finished 10th and Brad Keselowski finished 37th, as both guys squandered one of their seven Xfinity Series starts.
<h5><strong>Opportunity</strong><strong> Presents Itself</strong></h5>
Dating back to 2009, the winners in the Rinnai 250 are Kevin Harvick (5), Kyle Busch (2), Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Carl Edwards, and Jamie McMurray. With no Cup Series drivers in this year’s event, this is a monumental opportunity for the Xfinity Series guys to make something special happen.

NASCAR does seem to be in a bit of a strange place with the Xfinity Series. Attendance figures are subpar, so the idea of limiting Cup Series participants won’t help put butts in seats. On the other hand, the drivers in the sport’s top “minor league”, so to speak, really deserve a fair shake. It is a very fine line to walk and the sport’s governing body has tried things like the Dash 4 Cash events and other restrictions for Cup Series guys.

In any event, that’s a conversation for another day, but a lack of Cup driver participation means that the race is wide open.
<h5><strong>For Whom The Bell Tolls</strong></h5>
In a traditional race without Cup Series drivers, it will be Christopher Bell’s race to lose via the oddsmakers. Bell is +275 this week. Bell owns eight career Xfinity Series wins, seven of which came last season. He was third in this race. Overall last year, Bell actually finished fourth in points because of the trouble he ran into at Kansas and Texas late in the year, but he was consistently the best points-eligible driver.

Veteran Justin Allgaier is second on the board at +400. Cole Custer and Ryan Preece are both +500. This is about what we can expect going forward. The Xfinity Series odds can be pretty boilerplate when Cup guys aren’t in the field.

Bell was third, Custer was 39th, Allgaier was sixth, and Preece was not in this race last year. Last year’s race, however, featured winner Kevin Harvick and fellow Cup drivers Joey Logano and Ty Dillon. Logano finished second.

Back in 2017, Elliott Sadler, who retired prior to this season, was the only points-eligible driver to finish in the top five. He joined Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski, and Kevin Harvick.
<h5><strong>Other Hopefuls</strong></h5>
John Hunter Nemechek had a strong run here last year and finished fourth. It was one of six top-five finishes for JHN. He won at Kansas during the Xfinity Series playoffs, which he did not qualify for as a part-time racer. Nemechek is a guy that you may want to bet early. If he gets a win or two now that he’s a full-time driver, he’ll be dropped into that 4/1 or 5/1 range shortly after that first trip to the winner’s circle.

With some new drivers in races that feature a limited number of Cup drivers, you want to take some shots like this because those guys will see rapid price adjustments. Ironically, we’ve already seen the one for Preece, who won at Bristol last year and had seven top-five finishes in his starts. We’ve also seen it already for Noah Gragson, who had two top-five finishes last season.

Nemechek hasn’t gotten that adjustment yet, which means that the gettin’ is still good.
<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
With that in mind, Nemechek is the top pick for this weekend. Sophomore Austin Cindric is also a good bet at +2000. Cindric was seventh here last year and finished with four top-fives in his last six races last year. He really got it going and got a lot more confidence on ovals with those finishes to end the season.

2019 Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 Betting Odds & Picks

<p>Planning on watching today's Saints and Stags game? Catch the action at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Fairfield is favored by -15.5 to win at home against Siena.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Even though we have Fairfield winning straight-up, we like Siena at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Siena Have A Chance at Leo D. Mahoney Arena?</h3><p>Despite being 15.8 points per game worse on the road this season, Siena is 3-21 as the underdog. They will be the underdog once again as they take on Fairfield as 15.5-point underdogs. So far this season, they have gone 4-22.</p>

<p>After losing 73-64 to Canisius, Siena's losing streak has reached two games. Over their last 10 games, they have gone 2-8, and they are 2-11 on the road this season. So far, they have gone 3-12 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Siena has gone 9-15 vs. the spread. On the road, the Saints have an ATS mark of 7-6 and they are 3-2 in their last five games vs. the spread away from home. Overall, Siena's ATS record is 9-17 this year.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Siena games is 11-14-1, and today's line of 143.5 is higher than the average over/under line of 137 in their games. So far, 19 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 131 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Siena offense put up 64 points against Canisius. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.2% and made 8 threes. On offense, Siena has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 39%. So far, they are 320th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 64%.</p><p>The Saints' defense is presently ranked 253rd nationally, allowing an average of 75.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Canisius, the Golden Griffins finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 73 points vs. Siena.</p><h3>Will the Fairfield Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>With a 17-10 overall record, Fairfield has been solid this season, and they have won two straight games. They are 11-5 in conference play and 7-4 at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +6.4.</p>

<p>As for Siena, they come in with a record of 9-16, and they have lost two straight games. They are 5-11 in conference play and 5-8 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Fairfield has gone 7-8 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 5-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Stags are 4-6.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Fairfield's games this season (144.5). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Fairfield's offense scored 85 points against Quinnipiac. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.9%, and they went 16/20 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Stags hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 170th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 49th in terms of percentage and 25th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Fairfield defense is giving up an average of 71.6 points per contest. Against Quinnipiac in their most recent game, the Fairfield defense gave up a total of 81 points while allowing Quinnipiac to hit 47% of their shots.</p>

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