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<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week seven matchup between the Akron Zips and Western Michigan Broncos, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo. The Broncos are the -9.5-point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 53.5 points. Akron enters the game with a 1-5 record, while Western Michigan is 2-3 on the season.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Waldo Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Western Michigan Broncos winning this one by a score of 30 to 27</li><li>Even though we like the Western Michigan Broncos to win, our ATS pick is to take the Akron Zips at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Akron Zips Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Akron enters Week 7 with a 1-5 record against Western Michigan. They are ranked 129th in our CFB power rankings and have just a 1.3% chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Zips have been underdogs in all six games, with an average scoring margin of -22.8 points per game. Their ATS record stands at 2-3, and they are 1-3 against the spread on the road and 1-0 at home.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 53.5 points, compared to an average line of 46.9 points for Akron’s games. Their over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 53.2 points.</p><p>Akron’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 114th in our offensive power rankings and averaging just 15.2 points per game, which places them 92nd nationally. Their third-down conversion rate is only 28.7%, and they are 118th in rushing, with just 68 yards per game on the ground. Quarterback Ben Finley has thrown for 1,061 yards, with a passer rating of 74, and has seven touchdowns to six interceptions.</p> <p>Akron is 10th in passing attempts, averaging 34.5 per game, and 15th in completions, with 21 per game. They are 78th in passing yards, averaging 194.2 yards per game. Adrian Norton leads the team with 373 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He is averaging 18 yards per catch.</p><p>Akron's defense has struggled this season, allowing 38 points per game. In their recent game against Bowling Green, they gave up 27 points, including three rushing touchdowns, while allowing 389 total yards, with 268 yards coming through the air.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 196 rushing yards per game against Akron, and quarterbacks have posted a 114.3 passer rating, completing 65.9% of their throws. On average, Akron’s defense has faced 40.2 rushing attempts and 26.8 passes per game this season.</p><h3>Are The Western Michigan Broncos Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Western Michigan enters Week 7 with a 2-3 record, facing Akron at home. They are ranked 110th in our power rankings but have a 54.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Broncos have yet to play at home this season, going 1-3 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>Western Michigan’s average scoring margin is -9.2 points per game, and they are 1-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in just one game this season, and their ATS record as the favorite is 0-1.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 53.5 points. Western Michigan’s games have averaged 64.4 points, with an average over/under line of 55.6 points. Their over/under record is 2-2.</p><p>Western Michigan’s offense is averaging 27.6 points per game, ranking 56th in the nation, and they are 51st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Their ground game has been the focal point, with 186.4 rushing yards per game on 36.6 attempts. Jaden Nixon leads the rushing attack with 484 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns.</p> <p>Quarterback Hayden Wolff has thrown for 907 yards, completing 69.7% of his passes with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. He has a passer rating of 108. Western Michigan ranks 105th in passing yards per game and converts just 32.8% of their third-down attempts. Anthony Sambucci leads the receivers with 286 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense has struggled this season, giving up an average of 36.8 points per game. In their recent matchup against Ball State, they allowed 42 points but managed to secure a win thanks to two interceptions. The defense was strong against the run, allowing just 71 rushing yards, but they gave up 329 yards and four touchdowns through the air.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 244.8 passing yards per game against Western Michigan, completing 64.7% of their passes. The defense has faced the 49th fewest passing attempts in the country but has allowed 185.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 134th nationally.</p>

Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Bruins versus the Kraken? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Bruins come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, February 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Bruins should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>The Bruins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Bruins Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Bruins have gone 34-13-13, putting them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. In their last ten games, they have gone just 3-7, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. On the road, Boston has gone 16-6-8, and they have been favored in 51 of their 59 games, going 29-12-10 in those games.</p>

<p>Over their last three games, the Bruins have gone 1-2, and they have gone 19-13 against other Eastern Conference opponents. Overall, Boston has 81 points this season.</p></p><p>On the road this season, Boston's puck line record is 15-14, and their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game. So far, the Bruins have 24 wins by multiple goals and 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, their puck line record is 30-29, and they have gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games. In their last ten road games, the Bruins' puck line record is 5-5, and their puck line record as the favorite is 22-29.</p> <p>Games involving Boston have an average of 6.1 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 5.9. In terms of their over/under performance, the Bruins come in with a record of 28-31-0.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Bruins come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 17th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Bruins have a 14-1 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 19-11.</p><p>The leading scorer for Boston's offense is David Pastrnak. Coming into the game he has 36 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 46 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Linus Ullmark has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 16-6, and his save percentage is 0.766%.</p><h3>Are the Kraken Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Kraken have gone 12-10-5, and they are 11-5-4 in games in which they were favored. In the Western Conference, Seattle is in 12th place and 6th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, Seattle has a record of 24-22-11, and they have gone 13-17-7 as the underdog this season. Heading into today's game, the Kraken have won three straight games in which they were the underdog.</p></p><p>Seattle enters the game with an overall puck line mark of 31-26, including a road puck line record of 18-12. So far, the Kraken have had 14 wins by multiple goals and 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Seattle has a puck line mark of 23-14, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is at -.6 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the Kraken have a puck line record of 5-5.</p> <p>This season, Seattle's games have an average of 5.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Kraken come in with an over/under performance of 24-29-4.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Boston has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Kraken are scoring an 2.8 goals per game this season, ranking 28th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 25th in the league. The Seattle offense is ranked 21st in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 30th in the NHL.</p><p>Seattle's leading scorer is Jared McCann. So far, he has 25 goals which is 29th in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 21 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken come into the season ranked 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Seattle. For the season, they are ranked 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joey Daccord comes into the game having made 36 starts this season. So far, his record is 16-12 and he has a save percentage of 0.925%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Gophers and Cornhuskers face off at 6:30 ET on BTN. The Cornhuskers are hosting the game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Nebraska as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 6:30 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Cornhuskers.</li><li>Not only will Nebraska pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Minnesota Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Minnesota comes into this game as a 6.5-point underdog, and they have gone 5-8 this season as the underdog. They are 17-9 overall this season, including a 8-7 record in Big Ten play. Over their last 10 games, the Golden Gophers have gone 3-7 on the road.</p>

<p>Minnesota is coming off an 88-79 win over Ohio State, and they have won two straight games. On the road, they have gone 2-6 this season, compared to 15-3 at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 10-3 and an overall ATS mark of 21-4-1. On the road, the Golden Gophers have gone 6-2 vs. the spread this year and are 7-3 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Minnesota's over/under record this season is 15-11 and the average scoring total in their games is 146.4 points. Today's over/under line of 147 is higher than the average OU line in their games (143.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 158 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Minnesota's offense looked good, scoring 88 points against Ohio State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 24/31 free throws. The top scorer for the Golden Gophers was Elijah Hawkins with 24 points, while Dawson Garcia also added 22 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Minnesota defense is giving up an average of 69.7 points per contest. So far, the Minnesota defense is giving up an average of 9.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.4 times per game (550th).</p><h3>Will Nebraska Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Nebraska is 16-1 at home this season, and they have won their last 10 games at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +13.6 points per game, and they are 15-1 when favored this season.</p>

<p>Overall, Nebraska is 19-8 this season, and they are on a three-game winning streak. They have a 9-7 record in Big Ten play, and they went 10-1 in non-conference games.</p><p>Nebraska has been solid against the spread this season, going 17-9-1. At home, they have an ATS mark of 13-3-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cornhuskers have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 for the Nebraska Cornhuskers' game against Minnesota is right in line with the average over/under line of 147.4 in their games this season. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 136 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Nebraska offense ended with 85 points against Indiana. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 14 threes. The team's top scorer is Keisei Tominaga, who enters today's matchup with an average of 14.4, while Brice Williams also carries a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Cornhuskers' defense is nationally ranked 121st, allowing 70.0 points per game. Nebraska's three-point defense is currently 235th in the country at 8.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.1% of their shots vs. Nebraska.</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jackrabbits and Mavericks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on Summ, and it's hosted by the Mavericks at Baxter Arena in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! South Dakota State come into this Summit conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS OMAHA MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Omaha Mavericks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Baxter Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OMAHA MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Not only will Omaha pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will South Dakota State Be The Talk of Baxter Arena?</h3><p>South Dakota State will look to get back on track after a 72-67 loss to Kansas City. The Jackrabbits are 14-12 overall and 7-4 in Summit League action.</p>

<p>For the season, South Dakota State has been favored in 17 games and has gone 9-8. On the road, the Jackrabbits are 5-7 with an average scoring differential of -2.8 points per game.</p><p>South Dakota State's ATS record this season is currently 10-13. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Jackrabbits have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in South Dakota State games is 13-10. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (147). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>Against Kansas City, the South Dakota State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 76.4 points per game. They scored 67 points and posted a field goal percentage of 39.3% in the game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Zeke Mayo who comes into today's matchup averaging 18.7. William Kyle III also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.6.</p><p>The Jackrabbits' defense is presently ranked 183rd nationally, allowing an average of 72.5 points per contest. In today's game vs. Omaha, the South Dakota State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, South Dakota State made 18 free-throws vs. the Jackrabbits.</p><h3>Can The Mavericks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Omaha enters this game with a 13-14 record, including a 6-3 mark at home. They are currently on a two-game winning streak, and their last game was a 91-84 win over South Dakota. Over their last ten games at home, the Mavericks have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>On the season, Omaha has been the underdog in 15 of their 27 games, going just 4-11 in those contests. As the underdog, they have been outscored by an average of 5.3 points per game. For the year, their average scoring margin at home is +5.3 compared to -5.3 on the road.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Omaha has a solid ATS record of 10-5. At home, their ATS mark is 5-4, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mavericks have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. Their last three home games vs. the spread have resulted in a 1-2 mark, and their ATS record at home this year is 3-2.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Omaha's games this season (145.8). Currently, their over/under record is 12-11. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 170 points and their OU record during this stretch is 3-0. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>Omaha's offense had a good outing, putting up 91 points against South Dakota. They achieved a 53.1% field goal percentage and went 15/21 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring was Frankie Fidler with 23 points. JJ White also added 18 points for the Mavericks.</p><p>At this time, the Mavericks' defense is positioned 185th in the country, permitting 72.6 points per game. Omaha's three-point defense is currently 168th in the country at 7.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.7% of their shots vs. Omaha.</p>

South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Omaha Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

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