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<p>At 6:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-217) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Kings (-6) are favored at home over the Lakers, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-12. They have won two straight games coming into tonight's matchup. Sacramento is 12th in the West with a record of 13-15 and have lost their last two games.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Lakers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 25-19 deficit into a 30-25 lead. After a 30-25 2nd quarter in favor of the Kings, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 3rd quarter 24-22 and closing out the game by outscoring Sacramento 27-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35%, while LeBron James contributed 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 38.1%.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 40.4% as a team, making 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Reaves and Davis each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Reaves also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>The Lakers' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 113-100 win over the Kings. Despite giving up 30 points in the 2nd quarter, they held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles limited the Kings to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Lakers also sent Sacramento to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Does Sacramento Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-15 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points was well below the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>After the Lakers went on an 11-0 run early, the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring L.A. 30-25. However, Sacramento couldn't close the gap, as they were down 86-80 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 27-20 in the final period.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 3 made threes at 30% efficiency.</p> <p>Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from deep, with a 45.1% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, leading to a 113-100 loss to the Lakers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, with Los Angeles converting 25 free throws. Sacramento finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Eagles and Dukes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes are hosting the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with the Dukes being the favored team playing at home against the Eagles.</p><h3>COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +29</p><p>This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Even though we have James Madison winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +29.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Coppin State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Coppin State is about to play their 13th game of the season and are currently 1-11. In away games, the Eagles are 0-9, but have a 1-1 record at home. Coppin State is sitting below .500 against the spread, currently at 5-6. In their last five games, the team has a 3-2 record vs. the spread.</p><p>After 12 games, Coppin State has an over/under record of 5-6-0, with their games averaging a combined 127.5 points per game so far. When looking at the Eagles' last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 121 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Coppin State offense put up just 54 points vs. the Georgetown Hoyas. Overall, they are now averaging 55 points per game which is 542nd in the country. Justin Winston was the leading scorer for the Eagles, putting up 18 points. In addition, Greg Spurlock contributed 14 points.</p><p>At this time, the Eagles' defense is positioned 153rd in the country, permitting 71.3 points per game. So far, the Coppin State defense is giving up an average of 10.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.1 times per game (622nd).</p><h3>Can James Madison Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>James Madison, who has a perfect 10-0 record this season, will face Coppin State. In their last five home games, including last year, James Madison has a 4-1 record. As James Madison gets ready to face Coppin State, their against-the-spread (ATS) record stands at 7-2. When playing at home this season, James Madison is 1-2 ATS, and in their previous ten home games, they have a 4-5 ATS record.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving James Madison have had an average of 166 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 153.2 points. Their over/under record is 6-2-1. In the Dukes' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 160 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>James Madison's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 88 points vs. Hampton. Overall, they hit 47.4% of their shots from the field and went 4/9 from the free-throw line. The team's scoring leader is T.J Bickerstaff, who holds an average of 16.1 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Terrence Edwards is averaging 16.1 points per game this season.</p><p>Currently, the Dukes' defense holds the 223rd rank in the nation, allowing 76.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. Coppin State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.7%.</p>

Coppin State Eagles vs James Madison Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

There aren’t a whole lot of certainties in sports betting. Variance is everywhere. It’s a big reason why a lot of sports bettors are considered really successful if they can consistently hit at a rate of 55 percent or slightly higher. That being said, there are still some certainties and they come in the form of what is called “public money”.

It sounds like a negative when you hear experts talk about it. There is a certain connotation to it, but public money can be on the winning side as well. What it boils down to is that the public is very consistent. Maybe a better word for it is that the public is predictable. The public is going to bet favorites and overs, especially in primetime games. The public is going to latch on to teams that they can trust. Generally speaking, a lot of these are big market teams or teams that draw a ton of buzz in the mainstream media and have for a while. The “good” teams.

Sometimes, the spreads don’t even matter. The Dallas Cowboys are going to see <strong>public money</strong>. The Alabama Crimson Tide are going to see public money. The Golden State Warriors are going to see public money. The Green Bay Packers. The Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chicago Cubs (now). Sometimes this is also referred to as “square money” being bet by “squares” or “Joe Public”.

It’s not necessarily that these segments of the betting populace are stupid or ill-informed, it’s just that there’s a level of trust with good teams that they will get the job done no matter what. You won’t see public money on the Philadelphia 76ers, the Tennessee Titans, the Arizona Coyotes, or the Texas State Bobcats very often. Public money is also prone to fall in love with short-term streaks or highly-publicized achievements.

A lot of times, you’ll get situations where the game becomes a “Pros vs. Joes” struggle. The sharp players will be on the opposite side and the public will keep betting against them. Some handicappers even talk about the successes that they have had “fading the public”. The public has gotten smarter with the amount of information out there and with how mainstream <strong>sports betting</strong> has become, but the public is still stubborn in some respects. Oddsmakers know this and the lines will reflect this for some of those games with public darlings and those primetime matchups.

Again, public money isn’t always wrong. It’s just wrong more often than <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-sharp-money/"><u><strong>sharp money</strong></u></a>. Take that into consideration if you find yourself on a public side. Sometimes you’ll find yourself on a public and sharp side. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide. If you like a public side, those win, too. It’s all about having the information that you need and this is part of that process.

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<p>Betting on today's Flyers and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Flyers winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+236)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Flyers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers dropped to 4-7-1 this season. Philadelphia’s defense struggled to contain the Bruins, who scored in each period, including an empty-net goal in the third.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short. As underdogs on the puck line, the Flyers failed to cover. Philadelphia’s offense was ineffective, managing only 20 shots on goal.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Flyers had 15 giveaways and didn’t capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p> <p>They were held scoreless in all three periods, with no players recording a goal or an assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. Boston added an empty-netter late in the third, leading to a 3-0 loss for Philadelphia. The Flyers' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits. Goalie Samuel Ersson posted 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.</p><h3>Do the Hurricanes Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, Carolina improved to 8-2-0 this season. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> <p>Carolina led 1-0 before allowing two goals in the first period. They responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win. Three different players scored for the Hurricanes in the game.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the Hurricanes’ offense with two goals on three shots, bringing his season total to three. Martin Necas, who scored his sixth goal of the year, also added two assists, giving him 12 assists on the season. Andrei Svechnikov netted his sixth goal, an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal in the third.</p><p>Carolina's defense had a rough end to the first period, allowing two goals in the final minute, but they tightened up after that, not conceding again. Pyotr Kochetkov finished with 19 saves and a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/5/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500 to 15-14-5. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring their first two goals. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s late tally.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fourth of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte chipped in with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each of the first two periods before Lizotte’s late goal sealed the 3-1 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed just one goal, which came at 5:32 into the 3rd period. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 21-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net three times. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but coming up empty. They had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score on the power play and didn’t record any shorthanded or empty-net goals. The team’s record now stands at 21-11-3 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Betting on today's Gamecocks and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on SECN. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Mississippi State as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 2:30 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Mississippi State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can South Carolina Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>South Carolina enters this game as a 4.5-point underdog. They have been the underdog in 14 games this season, going 10-4 in those contests. They are also 8-3 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.4 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Gamecocks have gone 7-3. They are coming off a 66-59 loss to Tennessee, and their record for the season is 24-6. In Southeastern Conference play, they have gone 12-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, South Carolina has an ATS record of 11-3. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-2, including going 8-2 in their last 10 road games. Overall, the Gamecocks have an ATS record of 21-9 this season.</p><p>South Carolina's over/under record for the season is 14-16, and today's line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (139.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, and over their last 10 games, the average is 136 points. So far today, 20 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>Against Tennessee, the South Carolina had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 71.6 points per game. They scored 59 points and posted a field goal percentage of 37.7% in the game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Meechie Johnson Jr. who comes into today's matchup averaging 14.3. B.J. Mack also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.1.</p><p>At present, the Gamecocks' defense is nationally ranked 24th, allowing 65.6 points per game. The South Carolina defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed Tennessee to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Is It the Bulldogs Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Mississippi State has been excellent at home this season, going 13-3 with an average scoring margin of +9.8. They have gone 8-2 in their last ten games at home, and they are 17-5 when favored this season.</p>

<p>Overall, Mississippi State has a record of 19-11, and they have gone 8-9 in Southeastern Conference play. They have lost three straight games, including their most recent contest against Texas A&M by a score of 75-69.</p><p>Against the spread, Mississippi State has a record of 14-15-1 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 8-7-1 and they are 4-5-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Mississippi State games is 14-15-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 143.7 points, which is 2.6 points higher than the average over/under line of 141.1. Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their last three games (154 points) and their last five games (154 points). Over their last 10 games, their OU record is 6-4.</p><p>The Mississippi State offense is coming off a game where they scored 69 points against Texas A&M. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.1% and connected on 9 threes. Josh Hubbard is leading the team in scoring at 16.4 points per contest. Tolu Smith has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 16.4 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 90th, allowing 68.9 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. South Carolina. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.7%.</p>

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/9/24

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