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Squaring off for the third and final time this season, the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars face off at the American Airlines Center. This Western Conference matchup will get underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, and it's being televised live on Fox Sports Southwest.
<h2>Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Odds</h2>
Playing the role of favorite will be Dallas (-175), whereas Edmonton is a dog offering moneyline odds of +155,, and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at 6 goals. The odds for betting the total stand at -110 for the over and -110 for the under.

The Stars are 37-28 straight up (SU) and have earned 4.0 units for moneyline bettors this year. That winning percentage, the third-best in the Central Division in this young season, is fairly close to the 43-39 record the team posted during the 2018-19 season campaign. Of its 65 games this season, 24 have gone under the total, while 24 have gone over and just three have pushed. The team is 19-12 SU at home this year.

Dallas has converted on 21.6 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a mark that's good enough for 10th-best in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 14th overall, and it's successfully killed off 81.4 percent of all penalties.

Dallas, as a collective unit, has been whistled for penalties 3.6 times per game overall this season, 3.8 per game over its last five matchups total, and 3.6 per game over its last five home outings. The team's had to defend opposition power plays for 8.5 minutes per game over its last 10 outings, in total.

Averaging 27.1 saves per game with a .921 save percentage, Ben Bishop (23 wins, 19 losses, and four OT losses) has been the most dependable goalkeeper for the Stars this year. If they, however, decide to rest him, the team may turn to Anton Khudobin (16-12-12 record, .930 save percentage, 2.23 goals against average).

Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn will both lead the offensive attack for the Stars. Seguin (50 points) has tallied 17 goals and 33 assists and has recorded multiple points 12 times this year. Benn has 19 goals and 19 assists to his credit and has recorded at least one point in 28 games.

Edmonton has earned moneyline bettors 4.5 units this year and is currently 35-31 straight up (SU). Through 66 regular season contests, 31 of its games have gone over the total, while 30 have gone under the total and just four have pushed. As a road team, Edmonton is 19-16 SU.

Edmonton enters the matchup with the first-best power-play unit in the NHL, as it's found the net on 29.7 percent of its extra-man opportunities in the 2019-20 season. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked second overall and it's successfully killed off 84.4 percent of all penalties.

Edmonton's skaters have been penalized 3.4 times per game in total this season, and 2.6 per game over their last five match ups. The team has had to defend opponent power plays just 6.8 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Mike Smith (25.5 saves per game) has been the main option in the net for Edmonton. Smith has 19 wins, 18 losses, and six OT losses to his credit, while registering a .905 save percentage and 2.88 goals against average this year.

Leading the offensive attack for the visiting Oilers will be Leon Draisaitl, who has 43 goals and 64 assists on the year.
<h3>Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free Pick:</a> SU Winner – Oilers, O/U – Under
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Edmonton is 2-2 in games decided by a shootout this season while Dallas is 2-3 in shootouts.

For both of these clubs, the over has hit in three of their last five matches.

The Stars this season have tallied the 11th-most hits per game in the NHL (22.2), but the team's averaged 26.0 over their past five games as the home team.

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<p>The Eagles and Bearcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cincinnati as the -28.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen in Cincinnati?</h3><p>Morehead State’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 93-45 to Louisville on Monday. The Eagles were +21.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, which was under the O/U line of 148.</p> <p>Morehead State struggled early, scoring just 14 points in the first half while allowing 41. They managed to put up 31 points in the second half, but their defense gave up 52 points after the break.</p><p>Morehead State's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points while shooting 23.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 26.9%, and they hit only 3 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 14.3% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They managed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out just 4 assists as a team. Kasean Pryor contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field, while J'Vonne Hadley added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Morehead State's defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 60% on two-pointers, with 21 makes on 35 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense gave up 11 threes on 36 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Morehead State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cincinnati as Home Favorites</h3><p>Cincinnati opened their season with a dominant 109-54 win over UAPB on Monday. The Bearcats, who were -36.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game hit 163, surpassing the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After leading 55-32 at halftime, Cincinnati continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UAPB 54-22.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 109 points with a field goal percentage of 58.3% (42/72). They were equally effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24), and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%.</p> <p>The Bearcats also dominated on the boards, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds, and dished out 27 assists. Simas Lukosius led the way with 20 points on 8/10 shooting, while Dan Skillings Jr. added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Jizzle James contributed 10 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Even with Cincinnati's defense giving up 54 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 58% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, Cincinnati's opponent hit 12 of 24 threes, good for 50% shooting.</p> <p>Cincinnati also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 56%. On the boards, Cincinnati gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Morehead State Eagles vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ducks versus the Bruins? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Oregon is favored by -1.5 in this Pac-12 conference matchup the against UCLA. The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Despite being on the road, Oregon is favored by 1.5 points today against UCLA. The Ducks have been the favorite in 14 of their 21 games this season, going 13-1 in those matchups.</p>

<p>So far, Oregon has gone 15-6 overall, including a 7-3 record in Pac-12 play. On the road, the Ducks have a record of 4-3, and their average scoring margin is -1.4 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Oregon has gone 9-5 vs. the spread. On the road, the Ducks are 4-3 ATS and they have gone 2-1 ATS in their last three road games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Oregon games is 11-8-1. The average over/under line in their games is 146.6 and the average scoring total is 150 points. Today's over/under line is 133.5. This year, 20 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 133.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and the average scoring total is 150 points.</p><p>The Ducks' offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 78.2 points per contest. Offensively, the Ducks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 101st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 44th in terms of percentage and 91st in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Ducks' defense is ranked 191st in the country at 72.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. USC, the Trojans finished with a field goal percentage of 43% and a total of 69 points vs. Oregon.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA enters tonight's game as a 1.5-point underdog, and they have gone 2-7 when tabbed as the underdog this season. The Bruins have gone 6-6 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +4.2. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Through 21 games, UCLA has a record of 10-11, including a 5-5 mark in Pac-12 play. They have won two straight games, and their most recent game was a 71-63 victory over Oregon State. So far this season, they have gone 2-1 in their last three home games, and they are 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>As the underdog, UCLA has been strong vs the spread this season, going 6-3. However, their home ATS record is just 3-9 for the year and they are just 2-8 vs the spread in their last 10 home games. Over their last 3 games as the underdog, the Bruins are a perfect 3-0 vs the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for UCLA games is 6-15 and the average scoring total in their games is 129.3 points. Today's over/under line of 133.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (134.5) and their average margin versus the over/under line is -5.2. So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 132 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the UCLA offense ended with 71 points against Oregon State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.4% and made 7 threes. Leading UCLA in scoring vs. Oregon State was Adem Bona with his 18 points. Dylan Andrews also added 18 points for the Bruins.</p><p>At this time, the Bruins' defense is positioned 18th in the country, permitting 63.8 points per game. UCLA's three-point defense is currently 145th in the country at 7.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.8% of their shots vs. UCLA.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hokies face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Hokies are hosting the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -20.5 vs. USC Upstate.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Even though we have Virginia Tech winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will USC Upstate Shock Everyone at Cassell Coliseum?</h3><p>USC Upstate’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 97-66 to NC State on Monday. The Spartans were +24 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 163, going over the pre-game line of 147.</p> <p>USC Upstate trailed 50-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 47. The Spartans will need to regroup and focus on improving their defense as they move forward.</p><p>USC Upstate struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 14.3% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.9%, but they managed to score 66 points thanks in part to strong free-throw shooting, hitting 21 of 27 attempts for 77.8%.</p> <p>The Spartans grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Marcus Hill, Mister Dean, and Breon Pass each scored 14 points, with Pass hitting 2 of 4 threes and Hill shooting 7 of 10 overall. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield also contributed 13 points, connecting on 5 of 6 shots.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 70% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate's opponents hit 9 of 27 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. USC Upstate gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Hokies Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Virginia Tech opened their season with an 83-60 win over Delaware State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Hokies entered the game as -18.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 143, just over the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 40-32 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 43 of their own.</p><p>Virginia Tech put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 63% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 32.1% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-28 from three-point range.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Hokies shot 66.7%, making 22 of 33 attempts. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Martaz Robinson led the way with 30 points, shooting 6-for-10 from the field and 2-for-2 from three-point range.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 26/55 shooting. Inside the arc, the Hokies allowed 63% shooting, with the other team hitting 17 of their 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Virginia Tech's defense held the opposition to 32% shooting, as they made 9 of their 28 attempts. The Hokies also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws for a 66% success rate. Virginia Tech allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

USC Upstate Spartans vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Braves and Cougars face off at 11:00 ET on None. The Cougars are hosting the game at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Bradley is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Washington State. The over/under for the game is set at 154 points.</p><h3>BRADLEY BRAVES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars +1</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bradley Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley opened their season with a dominant 88-60 win over Southeast Missouri State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Braves entered the game as 20-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Bradley took control early, leading 46-29 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Redhawks 42-31.</p><p>Bradley's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points while shooting 56.6% from the field. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 43.5% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 66%.</p> <p>Key contributions came from BJ Ward, who scored 17 points in just 21 minutes, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Christian Davis and Jaquan Johnson each added 15 points, with Davis shooting 85.7% overall and grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Bradley’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 55% from the field, including 64% on two-pointers (20/31). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 23 threes, good for 43%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Bradley’s opponents went 18/25, a 72% clip. The Braves also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars kicked off their season with a 100-92 win over Portland State on Monday, November 4th. Despite being -14.5 favorites at home, Washington State didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 192, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 46-38 at halftime and put up 54 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Portland State to match their 54-point output after the break, indicating some defensive issues.</p><p>Washington State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a 52.6% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes at a 46.9% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%.</p> <p>Cedric Coward led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Watts and Terri Miller Jr. each added 20 points. Ethan Price was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and Qiant Myers dished out 10 assists to go along with his 14 points.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 15 of 32 threes, shooting 46%. Washington State also sent them to the line 32 times, where they made 25 free throws.</p>

Bradley Braves vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Bonnies and Rams game? Catch the action at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, VA, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 134 points, and the Rams are favored to win at home vs. the Bonnies.</p><h3>ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VCU Rams -5</p><p>This game will be played at Stuart C. Siegel Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VCU RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will VCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for St. Bonaventure as Away Dogs</h3><p>St. Bonaventure comes into this game with a 9-3 overall record, having played 12 games. In their previous three road games, which includes last year, St. Bonaventure has a 2-1 road record. As St. Bonaventure enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 6-6. In their last ten games, St. Bonaventure has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 12 games, St. Bonaventure has an over/under record of 6-6-0, with their games averaging a combined 138.6 points per game so far. The Bonnies have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 138 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the St. Bonaventure offense concluded with only 62 points against Akron. Throughout the game, they made 4/15 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 38.1%. On the offensive front, the Bonnies have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 94th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 103rd in terms of percentage and 123rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Bonnies' defense is nationally ranked 37th, allowing 64.2 points per game. In today's game, the St. Bonaventure defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 61 points.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Rams Chances at Home</h3><p>After defeating Gardner-Webb by a score of 87-73, VCU now has a record of 8-5. So far this season, all of the Rams' games have been played on the road. As of now, VCU has a 7-6 ATS record heading into today's game. Looking back at their performance in the team's previous five games, they hold a 3-2 record vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, VCU's games have averaged 140.1 points per game with the average over/under line being 139.2 points. The Rams' last five games have finished with a combined 152 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the VCU offense tallied 87 points in a matchup against Gardner-Webb. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.7%, and they made 8 threes. The VCU offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 33% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>In the current season, the VCU defense has excelled, sitting 66th in the nation by allowing 66.3 points per game. Against Gardner-Webb, the Rams' defense gave up 73 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Gardner-Webb only made 9 free-throws.</p>

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