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<p>It's a beautiful day for baseball in Arlington, Texas, as the Rangers look to complete a three-game sweep of the Cubs. Texas will send Jon Gray to the mound, while Jordan Wicks will make his MLB debut for Chicago. First pitch is set for 2:35 PM ET at Globe Life Field.</p>

<p>Looking at the betting odds, the Rangers are favored to win this one, with a money line payout of -140 compared to the Cubs at +117. The over/under line is currently set at 9.5 runs, with the over paying out at -103 and the under at -119.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -140</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 2:35 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs 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>The Rangers offense exploded in the last game of this series vs. the Cubs, as they put up 11 runs in a 11-2 win. Texas was a -125 favorite heading into the game. Chicago's only runs came via a home run from Dansby Swanson and two RBI's from Swanson.</p>

<p>Kyle Hendricks got the start for the Cubs, and he took the loss after giving up five earned runs on nine hits. Cody Bradford got the win for Texas, giving up two earned runs on three hits. However, the Rangers didn't take the lead in the game until the 8th inning when they put up six runs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rangers had 16 hits, compared to just five for the Cubs. Texas had three different players (Jared Walsh, Josh Jung, and Adolis Garcia) go deep.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>On the mound for the Cubs is left-hander Jordan Wicks, who is coming off a season in which he made seven starts and finished with a record of 4-1. His ERA for the year was 4.41, and he had a WHIP of 1.27. Wicks' batting average allowed was .244, and his on-base percentage allowed was .288. He finished the season with three quality starts and gave up a total of five home runs. For the year, Wicks averaged 6.23 strikeouts per nine innings and 2.86 walks per nine innings.</p><p>If you're looking to bet on a Cubs player to have a big game at the plate, we like Seiya Suzuki. He has the best odds to hit a home run on the team and his home run projection is 5th best in the league today. Cody Bellinger is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits and his home run projection is 10th best in the league today. Michael Busch is 7th in terms of total hits on the team and his home run projection is 10th best in the league today.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Jon Gray will be making his 30th start of the season against the Chicago Cubs. Last season, Gray made 29 starts and finished with a record of 9-8. His ERA for the season was 4.12, and he finished the year with a WHIP of 1.29. Gray's batting average allowed was .248, and his on-base percentage allowed was .311. He finished the season with 12 quality starts and one complete game. Gray's strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 2.6, and he finished the year with an average of 1.9 walks per game.</p><p>If you're looking at player props for the Rangers, we have Corey Seager with the highest total hits projection on the team and the 24th best in the league today. He also has the best odds to hit a home run on the team and the 4th best in today's slate. Adolis García is our 4th best projected player in terms of hitting a home run. Marcus Semien has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and 11th best in today's games.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/24

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<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on Summ. Utah Valley is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Valley Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley kicked off their season with a dominant 89-60 win over UTEP on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. They continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring UTEP 46-32 to seal the win.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 52% field goal percentage. They connected on 11 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 52.4% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%.</p> <p>The Wolverines also made 31 of 43 free throws (72.1%) and dished out 25 assists. Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Utah Valley also sent them to the line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. The Wolverines allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-56 on the road to Colorado State on Monday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 39-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 35.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit only 31.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-16 from deep, and managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nique Clifford was a bright spot, leading the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 12 points, also hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field. The Fighting Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 31 of 43 two-point shots to fall, a 72% conversion rate.</p> <p>On the perimeter, North Dakota fared better, holding the opposition to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%. The Fighting Hawks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>The Diamondbacks (61-60, 31-29 away) travel to take on the Padres (58-63, 32-29 home) in game one of this NL West matchup. Zac Gallen is getting the start for the Diamondbacks while Rich Hill is starting for the Padres. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres showdown at PETCO Park.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -115</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Thursday, August 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>The Diamondbacks have put together a 3-2 record in their last five games as the favorite.</li><li>As the favorite on the road, the Diamondbacks' win streak currently stands at two games.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .318 against Rich Hill in his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Arizona comes into the game with an above .500 series record on the road at 11-6. Currently, the Diamondbacks are 3rd in the NL West with an overall record of 61-60. Against the runline, they are 66-55 and have an over/under mark of 51-63. On the road, Arizona has a runline record of 35-25.</p><p><p>Zac Gallen has been a major contributor to the Diamondbacks' success this season, boasting an impressive 12-5 record in 25 appearances. His ERA of 3.24 and K/9 rate of 9.54 are both indicative of his quality performance on the mound, while his FIP of 3.08 and OBP of .267 further demonstrate his effectiveness as a starter.</p></p><p>Zac Gallen earned a quality start and victory in his last game against the Padres, as the Diamondbacks emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline. The right-hander tossed six frames of shutout baseball, yielding only four hits.</p><p>For the season, the Diamondbacks are 7th in batting average, hitting a combined .255. Over their last five games, they have hit .299 which is 2nd in that span. Arizona's average of 4.7 runs per game puts them 11th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 135 times and have a team slugging percentage of .421.</p><p>Christian Walker has been a major contributor to the Diamondbacks' offense this season, leading the team in home runs with 28 and RBIs with 82. His slugging percentage of .545 is indicative of his power at the plate.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN DIEGO PADRES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Winners of two straight games, the Padres are in 4th place in the NL West. So far, they have a series win percentage of 44% (15-19-3). San Diego has gone 26-34 on the road this season compared to 32-29 at home.</p><p><p>San Diego's Rich Hill has been struggling in the 2023 season, with a record of 7-12 and an ERA of 5.17. His ERA on the road is 5.29, while it's even worse at home with a 5.93 mark. Hill has allowed opposing teams to hit .266 against him, and they have compiled a slugging percentage of .456 against him this season, resulting in a WHIP of 1.51 for the year.</p></p><p>Rich Hill was unable to secure a win for the Padres, as he allowed three runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings against the Diamondbacks. The veteran lefty has struggled so far this season, as his record stands at 0-2.</p><p>This season, the Padres are 14th in the league at 4.6 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .232 (19th) leading to 4 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 4.0 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. San Diego's on-base percentage of .327 has them 8th in the MLB.</p><p>Gary Sánchez has been a major contributor to the Padres' offensive performance this season, with 16 home runs and a .217 batting average. In their last five games, Sánchez has led the team with one long ball.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 8/17/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Chanticleers versus the Wolfpack? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have North Carolina State as the -19 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +19</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like Coastal Carolina at +19.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Coastal Carolina Stun the Crowd at Lenovo Center?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina dropped their season opener on Saturday, falling 63-59 to East Carolina on the road. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Chanticleers kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 24-22 at halftime, Coastal Carolina scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Coastal Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 59 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, with two-point shooting at 32.4% and three-point shooting at 36.4% (8/22).</p> <p>RJ Felton led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Rasheed Jones added 20 points, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6).</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 13 of 32 attempts, and shut down the three-point line, where their opponent hit just 4 of 20 shots.</p> <p>Even with 42 free-throw attempts, the opponent couldn't capitalize, shooting only 59% from the line. Coastal Carolina did give up 16 offensive rebounds, but their defensive effort was enough to keep the score low.</p><h3>Does North Carolina State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>North Carolina State opened their season with an 81-72 win over Presbyterian on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Wolfpack were favored by -21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 153 fell just short of the over/under line of 154.</p> <p>NC State led 38-31 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. Although they secured the win, the Wolfpack’s inability to cover the spread and their defensive performance in the 2nd half may be areas to watch as the season progresses.</p><p>NC State's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 55.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Kory Mincy led the way with 28 points, shooting 80% from three (4/5) and adding 4 assists. Kobe Stewart contributed 20 points, and Jayden Taylor added 19. Michael O'Connell chipped in 11 points and 8 assists, hitting 2 of 4 from deep.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 64% from inside the arc, with 24 made two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, NC State's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 free throws. The Wolfpack allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>On Sunday, November 17th at 8:20 ET, the Bengals and Chargers will face off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. This week 11 AFC matchup is being televised on NBC. The Chargers are the favorite with a point spread of -1.5 and money line odds of -120. The over/under line is set at 46.5 points.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BENGALS VS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Chargers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chargers winning this one by a score of 28 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Chargers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bengals Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 11, the Bengals sit 15th in our NFL power rankings and have a 36.9% chance of making the playoffs. They are 4-6 on the season, including a 3-2 record on the road. In division play, Cincinnati is 1-2, and they are 2-4 against AFC opponents. This puts them 3rd in the AFC North and 9th in the conference standings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Bengals are 6-4, with a +0.8 scoring margin. They have covered the spread in two straight games, including a 1-point loss to the Ravens in week 10, where they were 6-point underdogs. The over has hit in three consecutive Bengals games, and their O/U record is 7-3 this season.</p><p>Joe Burrow has been on a tear, following up his 5-touchdown performance in week 9 with 428 passing yards and 4 touchdowns in week 10 against the Ravens. He completed 34 of 56 passes without an interception, posting a passer rating of 108. Ja'Marr Chase was his top target, hauling in 11 catches for 264 yards and 3 touchdowns. On the ground, Chase Brown had 13 carries for 42 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>Heading into week 11, the Bengals are 5th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 5th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 27, and are 4th in passing yards per game with 254.8. They have struggled in the run game, ranking 29th in rushing yards per game with 89.7, on 22.4 attempts per game.</p><p>Despite winning the tackles for loss battle, the Bengals' defense struggled to generate pressure in their latest game, a 35-34 loss to the Ravens. Cincinnati allowed four passing touchdowns and gave up 290 yards through the air on 25 completions. Baltimore converted 58.3% of their third down attempts, and the Bengals failed to record a single sack while losing the QB hit differential by -12.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Bengals' defense allowed a completion percentage of 75.8% and 389 total yards in the game. They also gave up 99 yards on the ground, with the Ravens averaging 4.0 yards per rushing attempt.</p><h3>Will The Chargers Win At Home Over The Bengals?</h3><p>With three straight wins, the Chargers now sit at 6-3, giving them an 88.2% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections. After a week 7 loss to the Cardinals, they bounced back with victories over the Saints (28-6), Browns (27-10), and Titans (27-17). Against Tennessee, L.A. covered the 8.5-point spread, but the 44 points scored in the game went over the 40-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 11, the Chargers rank 16th in our power rankings. They are 6-2-1 against the spread, with a +7.6 scoring margin. Their O/U record stands at 2-7, with their games averaging 33.8 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Chargers are 13th in our offensive power rankings. They are 16th in the NFL in points per game (20.7) and 22nd in passing yards per game (196.4), despite ranking 30th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 117.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 19th, with 29.6 rushing attempts per game, which is 8th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 12th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage (39.8%) and 6th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Justin Herbert has been on a roll, posting a passer rating of 123 in week 10, following ratings of 125 in week 9 and 111 in week 8. Against the Titans in week 10, he threw for 164 yards and a touchdown, completing 14 of 18 passes without an interception. Ladd McConkey led the team with 52 receiving yards, while Gus Edwards rushed for 55 yards on 10 carries.</p><p>The Chargers' defense came up with seven sacks in their most recent game, helping them to a 27-17 win over the Titans. Despite allowing 132 rushing yards on just 21 attempts, the Chargers held the Titans to 157 passing yards. Tennessee managed to complete 78.3% of their passes, with two passing touchdowns, but the Chargers limited them to 6.8 yards per attempt.</p><p></p><p>Los Angeles' defense was also strong on third downs, allowing the Titans to convert just 33.3% of their third down attempts. The Chargers' pass rush was effective, as they also had a positive differential in QB hits and tackles for loss.</p>

Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Bulls game? Catch the action at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, NY, as the Bulls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Bryant is favored by -4.5 against Buffalo. The over/under for the game is 162.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS BUFFALO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will Buffalo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Bryant Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bryant dropped a 90-88 decision to Siena on Friday, November 8th. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -11.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 48-43 at halftime, Bryant was outscored 38-33 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 178, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Bryant Bulldogs put up 88 points, shooting 44.8% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they hit 27 of 37 free throws, good for 73%.</p> <p>Rafael Pinzon led the way with 33 points, connecting on 5 of 9 threes, while Justice Shoats added 31 points, hitting both of his attempts from deep. The Bulldogs also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Even with the Bryant Bulldogs allowing 90 points, they held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs gave up 17 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bryant's defense allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, with the opponent shooting 40%. The Bulldogs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 73%. Bryant allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bulls Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Buffalo’s season opener on Monday saw them fall 86-77 to Notre Dame. Despite being +23.5 point underdogs, the Bulls kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Buffalo led 40-38 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Bulls put up 77 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 34 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 6 of 11 attempts (54.5%).</p> <p>Buffalo dished out 16 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. Tae Davis led the way with 27 points, while Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry each added 19. Ben Michaels contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and Bryson Wilson pulled down a team-high 13 rebounds.</p><p>Buffalo's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 39 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Buffalo held their opponent to 25% shooting, as they went 5/20 from three-point range. The Bulls also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they connected on 21 free throws for 77%.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Buffalo Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Wild and Blues face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN. The Blues are hosting the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Wild come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, October 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blues to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blues on the moneyline (-101)</li><li>The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Jets, the Wild's record stands at 1-1-2. Minnesota scored first, but Winnipeg tied it with just two seconds left in the first period. The Jets then secured the win with a goal 51 seconds into overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 5.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. Minnesota, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>In their recent matchup against the Jets, the Wild managed 27 shots on goal but only found the net once. Jacob Middleton scored his first goal of the season, 4:06 into the first period, with Marco Rossi picking up his third assist.</p> <p>Offensive struggles were evident, as the Wild had 19 giveaways and were held scoreless after the opening period. They didn't score in the second or third periods, and the game ended in a 2-1 loss to Winnipeg.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will be disappointed with their previous game, as they gave up a late goal with just 51 seconds left in overtime. They also allowed a goal with just 2 seconds remaining in the first period. Filip Gustavsson made 33 saves with a 94.3% save percentage, and the Wild's defense had 8 takeaways and 14 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blues Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Blues suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 2-1-0 after a 4-3 defeat to the Golden Knights. As underdogs on the puck line, St. Louis failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>St. Louis initially took the lead with a goal at 13:13 in the first period, but the Golden Knights responded with four unanswered goals. The Blues managed to close the gap, but couldn’t find the equalizer.</p><p>Pavel Buchnevich led the way for the Blues with two goals, bringing his season total to three. He opened the scoring in the first period and added a power-play goal in the second. Robert Thomas netted his first goal of the season, which came with 4:56 left in the third period.</p> <p>St. Louis recorded 22 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways. Jordan Kyrou added to his assist total, now with four on the season, while Justin Faulk picked up his third assist. Colton Parayko also contributed with his second assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues will look to improve after allowing the first goal against Vegas at 11:58 in the 1st period and another at 1:47, which put them down 2-1. They also gave up a goal at 17:05 in the 2nd and one more at 7:07 in the 3rd. Jordan Binnington finished with 24 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 10/15/24

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets had a heck of a time adjusting to a pro-style offense after having run the triple option for many years under Paul Johnson. And with short time for practice, their progress may be stunted a bit. In the 2020 season opener, they have to contend with a Florida State Seminoles team that is also adjusting - to a new coach. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customers can see this game as it takes place on Saturday at Noon ET at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL.

Georgia Tech went through its major transition last year, on the way to a 3-9 season (3-8-1 ATS). And we really mean "major." Very few college teams run the triple option, and when you recruit for that system, you're recruiting very different people. When Geoff Collins arrived, that transition started to happen. And the Yellow Jackets paid the price. They were last in the ACC in scoring, and 127th among 130 FBS teams in Total Offense.

They couldn't protect the quarterback, giving up sacks on 15.4% of passing downs. James Graham is not proficient enough to lead this kind of attack (just 45% completions). Offensive coordinator Dave Patenaude says he has not come to a decision as to who will play quarterback, and that the other candidates - Jordan Yates, Jeff Sims and freshmen Tucker Gleason - were all getting snaps in practice. That's not a great sign.

Whoever's playing might have a better offensive line to work with, because of the arrival of Tennessee transfer Ryan Johnson. But Devin Cochran, a grad transfer from Vanderbilt who was being counted on, is not going to be part of the team as was anticipated.

In the college football betting lines on this game, as posted at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, Florida State is a solid favorite:

<strong>Florida State Seminoles -12.5 (-115)</strong>
<strong>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +12.5(-105)</strong>

<strong>Over 54.5 points -105</strong>
<strong>Under 54.5 points -115</strong>

Florida State, which finished 6-7 last year (6-7 ATS) after a loss to Arizona State in the Sun Bowl, were displeased enough by the presence of Willie Taggart that they spent $18 million to buy him out. Then they brought in Mike Norvell, one of the younger head coaches in the country (38), who'd made a big splash at Memphis. His teams operate at a swift pace, and that is certainly something to which incumbent quarterback James Blackman (2339 yards, 17 TD's last year) must adjust.

One thing that has to be swifter is the speed with which Blackman gets rid of the ball. Florida State's offensive line allowed 48 quarterback sacks last season, and that has to change, despite the fact that they are replacing both tackles. Cam Akers was a game-breaker in the backfield, but he's gone. And although they have athletes back there, it won't be the same for a while.

There is a new defensive coordinator (Adam Fuller) and a change back to a four-man defensive front. All-America defensive tackle Marvin Wilson anchors a stop unit that has brought nine starters back. And that defense was tenth best in the red zone (just 46.9% touchdowns allowed). This secondary needs tweaking, as it was among the lower rung of FBS schools. They should improve; cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. and safety Hamsah Nasirildeen are fixtures. Redshirt freshman Jarvis Brownlee has been opening eyes throughout camp. And corner Demorie Tate, their top freshman recruit, has a chance to make a significant impact.

But this team has to develop more discipline under Norvell. They averaged 9.15 penalties per game in 2019, and that was the most in the nation.

We expect that Georgia Tech might be largely dependent on the ground game, at least early. And they have running backs; Jordan Mason (899 yards, 5.2 ypc last year) is a holdover, and great things are expected out of freshman Jahmyr Gibbs .

One can't be sure that the G-Tech offense will really be humming at any time in the near future, and while we recognize there are plenty of playmakers in the FSU attack, it has to be acknowledged that the defenses will be a little ahead at this point. So the smart play for us here is to go UNDER the posted total.

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College Football Picks -- Teams in Transition Meet as FSU Hosts Georgia Tech

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Monu. The game will be played at SECU Arena in Towson, MD. This Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup has an over/under of 128.5 points, and Towson is favored to win by -7 at home vs. Northeastern.</p><h3>NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -7</p><p>This game will be played at SECU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Northeastern Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Coming into this game, Northeastern has an 8-13 record. They have gone 3-5 in Coastal Athletic Association games, compared to their 5-8 non-conference record. On the road, the Huskies have gone 3-8 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, Northeastern has gone just 3-7. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.5 points per game. So far this season, they have been the underdog in 11 of their 21 games, going 2-9 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northeastern has gone 4-7 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-6. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Huskies have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 128.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Northeastern's games this year (138.8). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Huskies' offense tallied 68 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 70 points per game. The team's top scorer is Chris Doherty, who enters today's matchup with an average of 13.5, while Masai Troutman also carries a PPG average of 9.7 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northeastern defense is giving up an average of 73.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Northeastern's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 37.6% this season.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>After a win in their last game against Delaware, Towson is now 13-8 overall and 6-2 in Coastal Athletic Association play. At home, the Tigers have been especially good, going 8-3 this season and 5-0 in their last five games.</p>

<p>As for the point spread, Towson has been favored in 10 of their 21 games, going 8-2 in those matchups. On the year, they have a scoring margin of +3.2 points per game at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, the Tigers are 6-4 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 6-5. Over their last three home games, Towson is 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Over their last three games, Towson's over/under record is 1-2. This season, their over/under record is 7-12. Today's over/under line is 128.5 and their games have averaged 131.8 points per game. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Towson offense ended with 67 points against Delaware. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 37.3% and made 4 threes. The team's scoring leader is Christian May, who holds an average of 12.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Tyler Tejada is averaging 10.2 points per game this season.</p><p>At present, the Tigers' defense is nationally ranked 22nd, allowing 63.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Delaware, the Fightin' Blue Hens finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 56 points vs. Towson.</p>

Northeastern Huskies vs Towson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Basketball Betting -- NIT: SMU takes aim at short-handed Boise State</strong></span>

Because the college basketball season was beset with so much difficulty in the way of COVID-related problems, some teams have played a lot fewer games than others.

Such is the case in Thursday night's NIT action between the SMU Mustangs and the Boise State Broncos. All these games are being played in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and this one will take place at the Comerica Center in Frisco, TX.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>National Invitation Tournament (NIT)
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>SMU MUSTANGS vs. BOISE STATE BRONCOS, 9 PM ET</strong></span>

<strong>Basketball Betting Odds: Boise State -1 / Total 146</strong>

SMU did not compete against a big-time non-conference slate this season. The Mustangs beat Dayton and Temple, as well as Memphis, but they were beaten quite convincingly by top ten-ranked Houston (74-60 and 70-48) and then lost 74-71 to a relatively ordinary Cincinnati team in the American Athletic Conference tournament.

SMU (11-5) experienced several delays on the season, and it was particularly daunting that they did not play between February 8 and March 12. Given that set of parameters, maybe it was a pretty good showing in the conference tourney.

Boise State comes into this tournament with an 18-8 record. They also played Houston, losing 68-58 in the season opener. Then they went on a tear, winning 13 straight games.

There is no doubt that BSU has demonstrated some ability to compete with higher-level teams. They swept two games against Utah State, which is in the Big Dance. And they also, on January 29, scored an 85-77 victory on the road against Colorado State, which has essentially been certified as one of the last four teams left out of the NCAA field.

They also took a rock-solid San Diego State team into overtime before losing. Unfortunately for them, they got tripped up in the Mountain West tournament, losing to Nevada.

The big blow to the Broncos is that they will be without senior forward Abu Kigab, who dislocated a shoulder and had surgery. Kigab made second-team All-MWC, averaging 11.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in conference games.

It must be said, however, that Kigab had made just three of his previous 19 shots from the field. And the Broncos still have some elements that make them formidable. Derrick Alston, a 6-9 senior forward, scored 20 or more points on 13 different occasions, and tallied 49 points in those two victories over Utah State. And Mladen Armus has had four or more offensive rebounds in a game 13 times.

Have we seen the best SMU has to offer? Probably not. But you know, this is a team that has played just once in the last five weeks. With point guard Kendric Davis, they have an ace in the hole. Davis had an outstanding ratio of 2.9 assists for every turnover. And he had 35 points against Cincinnati in that AAC tournament game.

Feron Hunt was a third-team All-AAC pick, and there is more size behind him on the bench. SMU has been very difficult to score against, allowing just 43.4% from two-point range. That's eighth best in the nation.

Kigab's absence hurts Boise, as does that of injured 6-5 reserve guard Max Rice, son of Broncos coach Leon Rice, who was actually coached by John Stockton as a youth and has provided a lot of instant offense off the bench.

Yet Boise State is still favored. After a long layoff, SMU scored just 23 points in the first half against Cincinnati, but when they got their legs under them, they erupted for 48 points in the second half.

The Mustangs loom as a decent underdog play here.

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