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<p>At 8:10 PM from Coors Field in Denver, we have an interleague matchup between the Rangers and Rockies. Texas comes in with a record of 22-18 and will be sending Andrew Heaney to the mound up against Ryan Feltner for the Rockies. Colorado is 10-28 overall.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 10.5 runs, and the Rangers are the favorite on the money line at -166. Looking at the Rockies, they have a money line payout of +140. You can catch this one on TV on Bally Sports Southwest.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS COLORADO ROCKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -166</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:10 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>Colorado picked up a 4-2 win over the Rangers in the most recent game of this series. The Rockies had a two-run 8th inning to break a 2-2 tie, and the Rangers couldn't muster any offense in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Rockies were at +159 on the money line.</p>

<p>Austin Gomber got the win for the Rockies, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued two walks. Jalen Beeks got the save. Grant Anderson took the loss for the Rangers out of the bullpen.</p>

<p>Corey Seager hit the game's only home run while going 2/3 with two RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Brenton Doyle had a two-hit game for the Rockies, scoring a run and driving in a run.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas currently leads the AL West by a half-game over the Mariners and are 22-18 overall. The Rangers are 8-9 against other teams in the AL West. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 13-10, and they are 5-3 as the favorite on the road this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 10-9 this season and have gone 12-9 on the road. Texas' overall series record is 7-4-1, and they have won four straight series. This includes having won two straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.9 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.3 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 18-22, and they are 10-11 against the run line on the road. They are 8-15 against the run line as the favorite and 10-7 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>The Rangers and Rockies have a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but their over/under record is just 17-22. The average over/under line in their games is 9 runs, and they have gone over that line in just one of their games this season. In fact, 97.5% of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's 10.5-run line. In their last game, the over/under line was set at 9.5 runs, and they combined for just 6 runs.</p><p>Texas is sending Andrew Heaney to the mound today vs. the Rockies, and he is coming off a start in which he gave up just one earned run. In that outing vs. the Athletics, he went six innings and finished with a no-decision. Looking back at his last three starts, Heaney has finished with a no-decision in two of them. He has yet to pick up a win this season and has a record of 0-4. Heaney's ERA for the season is 4.50, along with a WHIP of 1.11. Opposing batters are hitting .226 off Heaney this season. Per nine innings, he has 7.75 strikeouts and just 2.25 walks.</p><p>So far this season, the Rangers are 6th in the league in runs per game at 5 runs per contest. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .255, which is the 5th best mark in the league, and they are also one of the league's top home run-hitting teams.</p>

<p>Marcus Semien comes into the game with a batting average of .281 and has been even better of late, hitting .357 over his last nine games. During this stretch, he has two home runs and eight RBIs. Adolis Garcia is also one of the league's top home run hitters, as his eight homers are the 5th best mark in the league. He is batting .260 for the season and has driven in 30 runs.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 10-28, the Rockies are 15 games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. So far, they have gone just 5-9 in divisional matchups. Colorado has won two straight games, and these two wins have come at home. The Rockies are just 3-16 on the road this year.</p>

<p>Colorado has an overall series record of 0-11-1 this year, and they have dropped four straight series. As the underdog, the Rockies are 10-28 this year, and they have yet to be favored in a game. In night games, Colorado is 5-18 this year.</p><p>When the Colorado Rockies win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.4. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.9. The Rockies have been a solid bet against the run line overall, going 18-20, including 9-10 at home and 9-10 on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight games overall and as an underdog.</p><p>The Colorado Rockies have played 43 games this season with an over/under line. Their games have averaged 9.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 18-20. The average over/under line in their games is 10 runs per game. In games with an over/under line of 10.5 runs, the over has gone 1-3. This season, only 23.7% of their games have had an over/under line of 10.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Ryan Feltner gets the start for the Rockies today and will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he took the loss. Against the Pirates, he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs, and one homer. Feltner finished with three walks and eight strikeouts in the outing. Looking back further, he has made two straight starts on the road and has a record of 1-3 on the season. Feltner's ERA is 5.54, along with a WHIP of 1.46. So far, he has made two home starts and has a record of 0-0 at home.</p><p>Colorado has been one of the league's worst offensive teams this season, averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 24th in the MLB. Their home and away splits are pretty similar, with the team averaging 4.2 runs per game at home and 3.3 on the road. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 12th in the league, but are near the bottom of the league in home runs and have the 26th worst strikeout rate in the league.</p>

<p>Ryan McMahon and Elias Diaz come into the game with the team's top batting averages, with McMahon leading the team with a .286 average and Diaz not far behind at .317. McMahon and Diaz are also 1st and 2nd on the team in RBIs, with 20 and 20, respectively. Over his last seven games, McMahon is just 4/26, but Diaz has gone 11/27 in his last seven games.</p>

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<p>In an Eastern Southeast Division matchup, the Charlotte Hornets (18-58) will host the Orlando Magic (45-31) at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets have lost four straight games and are 11.5-point underdogs (+500 moneyline), while the Magic have won three in a row and are favored by 11.5 (-716 moneyline). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game will be televised on BSSE.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference and first in the Southeast Division, while Charlotte is 13th in the East and fourth in the Southeast.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, April 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-105 in favor of the Magic.</li><li>Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with Paolo Banchero points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Magic have been the favorite in 27 of their 43 games against other Eastern Conference teams this season. Overall, they have a record of 27-6 as the favorite and are favored by 11.5 points today.</p>

<p>Orlando has won three straight games and is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-31. In their last game, they defeated the Pelicans by a score of 117-108. The O/U line for that game was 208.5.</p>

<p>This season, the Magic have an average O/U record of 34-42 and their games have averaged a combined 218.7 points. Today's O/U line is set at 206, which is lower than 74 of their previous games.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Magic are 49-27 overall and 23-14 on the road. They have covered the spread in two straight road games and have an average ATS scoring differential of -2.5 points per game on the road.</p>

<p>Orlando is 1st in the Southeast Division and has gone 30-17 against other Eastern Conference teams. On the road, they are 18-19 compared to 27-12 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Magic are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.5 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 108.4 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are 29th in the league in made threes at 11.1 per game. In terms of three-point percentage, they are 21st at 35%.</p>

<p>One area where Orlando has excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free-throw attempts at 24.6 per game and are 8th in made free throws at 18.5 per game.</p><p>So far this season, the Magic defense has been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 108.2 points allowed per contest. Most recently, the Magic's defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 108 points to the Pelicans.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 89-86. The combined scoring in that game was 175 points, which was below the O/U line of 211.5.</p>

<p>Charlotte has lost four straight games and is 18-58 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 13th place and 4th place in the Southeast Division.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Hornets have a record of 15-55. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs and have gone 28-40 against the spread as the underdog.</p>

<p>This season, Charlotte has an O/U record of 37-39, and 73 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 206. On average, their games have combined for 222.6 points.</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Hornets are 7-21 compared to 11-37 against the Eastern Conference. At home, they are 10-28 and have an ATS record of 16-20 at home.</p><p>At home this season, the Hornets are averaging 107.5 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 106.1 points per contest. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the NBA with 96.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA at 45%. From beyond the arc, they are 27th in three-point shooting at 34%. In terms of free throw attempts, they are last in the league at 18.4 per game.</p>

<p>Heading into this game, the Hornets have scored below the NBA scoring average in 68.4% of their games. They are also on a two-game streak of scoring less than their season average.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Hornets' defense is giving up an average of 116.6 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 55.3% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 12.9 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.4 per game.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Leopards and Wildcats are set to face off at 8:00 ET on FS1. The Wildcats will host the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Villanova as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 128 points.</p><h3>LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lafayette Leopards +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like Lafayette at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lafayette Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Lafayette Leopards Records</h3> 

<p>Lafayette finished last season with a 10-21 overall record, going 10-9 in Patriot League play. At home, they were 4-11, with an average scoring margin of -6.2 points per game. On the road, they posted a 6-10 record, losing by an average of 4.2 points per game.</p> 

<p>The Leopards were 11-20 against the spread, with a 6-4 record when favored. They struggled as the underdog, going 3-18 straight-up. Their average over/under line was 132.8 points, and they had a 14-17 O/U record, with their games averaging 130.4 points.</p><p>Lafayette averaged 62.8 points per game last season, ranking 281st in possessions per game (63.4). They struggled with shooting, finishing 376th in field goal percentage (40%) and 368th in effective field goal percentage (47%). Their 47% two-point shooting ranked 359th, and they made 7.1 three-pointers per game on 31% shooting, placing 350th in three-point percentage.</p> <p>Returning players Justin Vander Baan and Devin Hines will be key for the Leopards. Vander Baan averaged 9.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season, while Hines added 9.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. Both will need to step up for Lafayette to improve offensively.</p><p>Last season, Lafayette allowed 67.3 points per game, ranking 56th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.2% from beyond the arc, placing the Leopards 286th in three-point defense. They also gave up 17.2 free throws per game, ranking 120th nationally.</p> <p>Lafayette averaged 6.6 steals per game, ranking 171st, and blocked 4.3 shots per game, which was 58th in the country.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Villanova?</h3><h3>Villanova Wildcats Records</h3> 

<p>Villanova finished last season with an 18-15 record, going 11-11 in Big East play. They were 13-6 at home, with a +9.8 average scoring margin, but struggled on the road, finishing 5-9.</p> 

<p>The Wildcats were 15-17 against the spread and had a 10-9 home ATS record. They went 12-10 ATS as the favorite and were 3-7 as the underdog. Their games averaged 136 points, and they had a 10-22-1 O/U record, with an average O/U line of 138.9 points.</p><h3>Villanova Wildcats Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Last season, Villanova averaged 70.5 points per game, ranking 150th in possessions per game at 63.5. They shot 42% from the field, placing 319th, with an effective field goal percentage of 50% (206th). The Wildcats made 9.4 three-pointers per game, ranking 29th, and attempted 27.6 per game, ranking 18th, with a 34% success rate (205th). They also made 12.4 free throws per game, ranking 281st.</p>

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<p>Eric Dixon returns after averaging 16.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season. Jhamir Brickus, who averaged 13.9 points and 4.8 assists, also returns for the Wildcats.</p><p>Villanova was one of the better defensive teams in the nation last season, allowing just 65.5 points per game, which ranked 23rd in the country. However, they struggled to defend the three-point line, as opponents shot 33.1% from beyond the arc, placing them 275th in that category.</p> <p>The Wildcats were disciplined on defense, giving up just 14.7 free throws per game, ranking 37th nationally. They averaged 5.7 steals per game, which was 286th in the country, and 2.5 blocked shots per game, ranking 323rd.</p>

Lafayette Leopards vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>The Gamecocks and Bulldogs are set to face off at 1:00 ET on SECN. The Bulldogs will host the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 139 points, with Georgia being favored by -1.5 at home against South Carolina.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA 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 Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Gamecocks Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>South Carolina comes into this game with an overall record of 18-3 and a four-game winning streak. They are 6-2 in Southeastern Conference play compared to 12-1 in non-conference games. On the road, the Gamecocks are 5-2 this season, and they have won their last three games away from home.</p>

<p>So far this season, South Carolina has been the underdog in nine of their 21 games, and they have a record of 7-2 in those matchups. They were favored in 12 games and went 11-1.</p><p>South Carolina has been one of the best teams in the country against the spread this season, going 16-5 overall. Their road ATS mark is 6-1, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games as the underdog. In their last three road games, the Gamecocks are 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>South Carolina's over/under record for the season sits at 10-11, and today's line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (140.6). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points, which is lower than the season average (136.9).</p><p>The South Carolina offense is coming off a game in which they scored 63 points vs. Tennessee. Overall their field goal percentage was 33.9% while connecting on 10 threes. Offensively, the Gamecocks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 269th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 171st in terms of percentage and 81st in three-pointers made.</p><p>South Carolina's defense has been playing well, ranking 21st nationally, with 64.2 points allowed per game. South Carolina's three-point defense is currently 46th in the country at 5.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.8% of their shots vs. South Carolina.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Georgia comes into this game as 1.5-point favorites, and they have been outstanding in this role, going 11-0. Overall, the Bulldogs are 14-7, including a 4-3 mark in Southeastern Conference play.</p>

<p>At home this season, Georgia is 11-3, and they have been dominant with an average scoring margin of +6.8 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bulldogs are 8-2.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Georgia has gone 6-4-1 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 7-6-1. The Bulldogs' last 10 ATS mark as the favorite is 5-4-1, while their last 10 home ATS record is also 5-4-1. Over their last three home games, Georgia is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Georgia has an over/under record of 9-11 this season and the average scoring total in their games is 148.5 points. Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (149.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 164 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Georgia offense ended with 76 points against Alabama. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.3% and made 7 threes. RJ Melendez led the scoring for the Bulldogs, contributing 15 points. Additionally, Noah Thomasson chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Georgia defense is giving up an average of 73.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.5 threes per game vs. South Carolina. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.1%.</p>

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice in the third period. Four different Blackhawks players found the net, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Calgary Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 15-12-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only managed to score twice. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha's goal. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 4:33 into the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the game and another at 11:48 in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed two more goals, including one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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Chattanooga Mocs vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

<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>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gamecocks versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Reed Arena in College Station, TX. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with Texas A&M being favored by -5 at home against South Carolina.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M Aggies -5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Arena at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will South Carolina Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>South Carolina enters today's game with a record of 22-5, including a 10-4 mark in Southeastern Conference play. The Gamecocks have been dominant at home this season, going 15-2 with an average scoring margin of +11.5.</p>

<p>As the underdog, South Carolina has gone 9-3 this season, and they enter today's game as 5-point underdogs. On the road, the Gamecocks have gone 7-3 this season, and over their last 10 games away from home, they are 7-3.</p><p>As the underdog, South Carolina has an impressive 10-2 record vs. the spread this season. Their road ATS mark is also strong at 8-2, and they have gone 4-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 road games. Overall, the Gamecocks are 19-8 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>South Carolina's over/under record this season is 12-15 and today's line of 135.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (139.6). So far, 13 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their OU record during that span is 1-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Gamecocks' offense tallied 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 71.8 points per game. The team's top scorer is B.J. Mack, who enters today's matchup with an average of 13.9, while Meechie Johnson Jr. also carries a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Gamecocks' defense is positioned 25th in the country, permitting 65.1 points per game. In today's game, the South Carolina defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 59 points.</p><h3>Will Texas A&M Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After a 86-51 loss to Tennessee, Texas A&M looks to snap their four-game losing streak as they enter this game as five-point favorites. So far this year, they have a record of 15-12. At home, they are 10-5, and over their last ten games at home, they have gone 6-4. For the season, their average scoring margin at home is +8.1 points per game.</p>

<p>On the year, Texas A&M has been favored in 19 games and has gone 12-7 in those matchups. As for their record in the Southeastern Conference, it currently sits at 6-8. In non-conference play, they have gone 9-4.</p><p>As the favorite, Texas A&M has gone just 3-7 vs. the spread in their last 10 games. Their overall ATS mark this year is 11-16 and they are just 6-9 vs. the spread at home. In their last 3 home games, the Aggies are 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Texas A&M games is 15-12, and today's over/under line of 135.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (144.2). So far, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 153 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Texas A&M offense concluded with only 51 points against Tennessee. Throughout the game, they made 7/34 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 27.3%. The team's top scorer is Wade Taylor IV, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 18.8, while Tyrece Radford also maintains a PPG average of 15.1 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 129th rank in the nation, allowing 70.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.6 threes per game vs. South Carolina. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.9%.</p>

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