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<p>At 7:30 ET, Penn State and Boise State will face off at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with ESPN handling the television broadcast. Penn State is the -10.5 point favorite in this College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. The over/under line is currently at 52 points. Penn State enters the game with a 12-2 record, while Boise State is 12-1 on the season.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Stadium at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Penn State Nittany Lions winning this one by a score of 35 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Penn State Nittany Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Penn State Nittany Lions Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Penn State enters the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl with a 12-2 record, facing Boise State in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal. The Nittany Lions have gone 7-1 at home and 4-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in 11 of their 14 games and are undefeated as the favorite, going 11-0.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Penn State is 7-6, with a +18 average scoring margin. They are 3-2 ATS on the road and 4-4 at home. As the favorite, they’ve covered the spread in seven of 11 games, holding a 7-4 record.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 52 points. Penn State’s games have averaged a total of 49.9 points, with their over/under record at 5-8 this season.</p><p>Heading into week 1, Penn State’s offense ranks 5th in our offensive power rankings. They are averaging 33.9 points per game, placing them 21st nationally. Their run game has been a strength, with 202.6 rushing yards per game on 37.6 attempts, ranking 11th in both categories.</p> <p>Nicholas Singleton leads the rushing attack with 928 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored 8 touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 3,021 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 107.</p><p>Penn State's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 13th nationally by allowing just 15.9 points per game. They’ve also held opponents to 102.7 rushing yards per game, which is 13th fewest in the country, and 179.6 passing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game, a 38-10 win over SMU, Penn State’s defense allowed just 10 points and 58 rushing yards on 36 attempts. They also forced three interceptions while giving up 195 passing yards.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Boise State Broncos Upset The Penn State Nittany Lions?</h3><p>Boise State enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl with a 12-1 record, going 6-0 at home and 5-1 on the road. They've been favored in 11 of their 13 games and are 11-0 as the favorite. The Broncos have an average scoring margin of +17.2 points per game this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Boise State is 7-4-1, with a 4-2 record at home and 3-2-1 on the road. As the favorite, they are 6-4-1 ATS, and they’ve gone 1-0 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52 points, while Boise State’s games have averaged 61 points. Their over/under record is 6-6, with an average line of 60.4 points this season.</p><p>Boise State’s offense has been dominant on the ground, averaging 252.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Ashton Jeanty has been the key player, rushing for 2,497 yards and scoring 29 touchdowns, averaging 7 yards per carry. The Broncos are also third in scoring, with 39.1 points per game, and they rank sixth in third-down conversions, converting 49.1% of their attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Maddux Madsen has thrown for 2,714 yards with 22 touchdowns and just three interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 101. Boise State is ranked 10th in our offensive power rankings heading into their week 1 matchup against Penn State. Cameron Camper leads the receiving corps with 837 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Boise State's defense put together a strong performance in their recent game against UNLV, allowing just 7 points. They limited the Rebels to 12 first downs and 293 total yards, including 145 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 148 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Boise State's defense is ranked 35th nationally, giving up 21.9 points per game. They’ve allowed 246.8 passing yards per game, ranking 137th, and 115.5 rushing yards per game, which is 29th in the country.</p>

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flyers and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Penguins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Penguins will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>The Penguins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Philadelphia Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 15-15-4 this season. Philadelphia entered the game as underdogs on the puck line and failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming with 3:39 left in the third. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal and failing to score.</p><p>The Flyers were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. Philadelphia recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>All three periods ended without a goal for the Flyers, who remain at 15-15-4 after the loss.</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. They allowed a third on an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will the Penguins Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 15-15-5 on the season. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, including one in the first period. Montreal cut the lead to 2-1 in the third, but Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.</p><p>Sidney Crosby netted two goals for the Penguins, including his fifth of the season on a power play at 18:40 in the second period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his second goal of the season, with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 15:57 in the opening frame.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on a strong performance in their last game, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the 3rd period.</p>

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-395) will travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+309) in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 9 points and have won three straight games. The Blazers have lost six in a row and are 13th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-120 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Nuggets Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 14-10 on the season with a 130-129 win over the Kings on Monday. Denver, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 259 points went over the pre-game line of 237.5.</p> <p>Denver opened the game with a 13-0 run, taking the score from 14-6 to 19-14. They led 41-21 after the 1st quarter, but the Kings stormed back, outscoring the Nuggets 82-55 over the next two quarters. Denver entered the 4th quarter trailing 103-96 but rallied to outscore the Kings 34-26 in the final period.</p><p>Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points and 6 assists in their win over the Kings, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Aaron Gordon added 24 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Nikola Jokic contributed a 20-point, 14-rebound, 13-assist triple-double.</p> <p>Denver shot 50% from the field and 35.7% from three, making 10 threes in the game. Murray scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Gordon added 14 points in the 1st quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 47 points, the Nuggets managed to hold the Kings to 26 points in the 4th, helping them secure a 130-129 win. Denver's defense allowed Sacramento to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a decent job defending the three, with the Kings hitting 12 threes at a 34% clip. Denver also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 8-18 on the season after a 116-109 road loss to the Suns on Sunday. The Trail Blazers were +11 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Portland went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 37-27 to 47-27. They outscored Phoenix 30-24 in the 2nd quarter and 28-26 in the 3rd, but a 33-30 4th quarter in favor of the Suns sealed the game.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 20 points and 5 assists in their 116-109 loss to the Suns, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant each added 17 points, with Avdija shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Portland made 15 threes in the game, shooting 30.6% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. Grant and Simons each hit 4 threes, with Simons shooting 40% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 33 points in each, which contributed to their 116-109 loss to the Suns. Despite a solid 2nd quarter where they allowed just 24 points, Portland couldn't contain Phoenix, who shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Portland also had trouble defending the three, as the Suns hit 15 threes at a 38% clip. The Blazers sent Phoenix to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Bulls (-135) will travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors (+112) in an Eastern Conference showdown. The Bulls are currently 9th in the East and 4th in the Central Division with a record of 19-23. The Raptors are 12th in the East and 5th in the Atlantic Division with a record of 16-25. The over/under for this game is currently set at 225 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena and can be seen on TNT.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +2</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-107 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Chicago Win on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago is 19-23 overall after losing to the Cavaliers by a score of 109-91. In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are in 9th place and 4th in the Central Division.</p>

<p>On the road, the Bulls are 6-13 for the season, and they are favored by 2 points against the Raptors. Against the spread on the road, they are 7-11.</p>

<p>This season, the Bulls have been the favorite in 18 of their 42 games. As the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 11-7 and are 8-9 against the spread. Their ATS losing streak as the favorite is at two games.</p>

<p>Chicago's O/U record for the season is 21-20-1, and 31 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's (225). On average, their games have finished with 222.5 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Bulls were 4-point underdogs against the Cavaliers. They lost the game by a score of 109-91, and the O/U line was 223. This gave them an ATS loss and resulted in a combined scoring margin of -18 points.</p><p>This season, the Bulls' offense has struggled, ranking 27th in the NBA in scoring at 110.1 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 109.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 33.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 28th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Chicago's offense has been reliant on two-point shooting, as they are 7th in the NBA in two-point attempts. However, they are just 27th in two-point shooting percentage at 51%.</p><p>Currently, the Bulls' defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.4 points per game. Opponents are hitting 55.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 36.5% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Can Toronto Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>So far this season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 23-17-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today's line is set at 225 points.</p>

<p>Toronto's most recent game was a 121-97 win over the Heat. The combined scoring in that game was well below the O/U line of 225.5, and the Raptors covered the spread as 3-point underdogs.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference standings, the Raptors are currently 12th with a record of 16-25. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Raptors have gone 8-18 and are 14-12 against the spread as underdogs. Today, they are getting 2 points on the spread, and their ATS record at home is 10-10.</p>

<p>On average, Toronto's games have seen a combined scoring total of 231.5 points. The O/U line in their games has averaged 227 points.</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Raptors are 6-7 compared to 10-18 against the Eastern Conference. Their ATS record on the road is 11-10 compared to 10-10 at home.</p><p>At home, the Raptors are averaging 112.7 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Overall, Toronto is 16th in scoring at 115.1 points per game. When it comes to pace, the Raptors are 17th at 98.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Toronto has made 55% of its two-point attempts, which is 12th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, the Raptors are 10th at 48%. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 20th at 36%.</p>

<p>Overall, the Raptors are 2nd in the NBA in assists at 29.5 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, Toronto is 9th at 11.3 per game.</p><p>The Raptors' defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 116.3 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Raptors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.8% and 38.4% from three-point territory.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144 points, with Tennessee being favored by -38 over Western Carolina.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Carolina Catamounts +38</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Western Carolina at +38.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Western Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Western Carolina's season struggles continued with a 78-61 loss to UNC Asheville on Saturday, dropping their record to 1-6. Entering the game as +7 point underdogs, the Catamounts not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 139, falling short of the 147-point over/under line.</p> <p>Trailing 42-33 at halftime, Western Carolina managed just 28 points in the second half while allowing 36 points. The Catamounts will need to regroup as they look to turn their season around.</p><p>Western Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 24.1% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they hit only 46.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Josh Banks led the way with 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Jordan Marsh added 18 points, hitting 2-of-3 from deep. The Catamounts had 11 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Western Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 22 made baskets from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina's defense held their opponent to 4 made threes on 11 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws for a 78% success rate.</p><h3>Will Tennessee Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Tennessee improved to 10-0 on the season with a 66-64 win over Illinois on Saturday. The Volunteers, who were -2 favorites, pushed against the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell well short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Tennessee led 31-30 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 to Illinois.</p><p>In their last game, Tennessee's offense struggled, shooting just 32.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed only 6 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Kasparas Jakucionis added 22 points despite shooting 33.3% overall. The Volunteers pulled down 17 offensive rebounds and shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 28 attempts.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's strong defensive showing, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 of those attempts, accounting for nearly half of their 64 points. From the field, Tennessee's defense was stifling, holding the opposition to just 29% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tennessee limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 23 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. Inside the arc, the opposition managed 11 field goals on 28 attempts, shooting 39% on two-pointers.</p>

Western Carolina Catamounts vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Warriors and Nuggets game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Nuggets hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ABC. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Nuggets as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 233.5 points.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +7</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 2:30 ET on Monday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-110 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Warriors Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Coming into today's game, the Warriors are 15-14 overall and have won their last five games. They are currently 10th in the Western Conference and are 4th in the Pacific division.</p><p>The Warriors have covered the spread successfully in their previous three games and maintain an overall ATS record of 13-15. Golden State has gone 6-11 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 7-4 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>The Warriors recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 126 points against the Trail Blazers. This output exceeded their season average of 117.2 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Stephen Curry who comes into today's matchup averaging 28.3. Klay Thompson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 17.6.</p><p><p>Currently, the Warriors' defense holds the 20 rank in the NBA, allowing 115.8 points per game.</p><p>Opponents are hitting 53.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 34.9% of their three-point attempts.</p></p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Nuggets?</h3><p>With a 21-10 record, the Nuggets are above .500 and will be looking to add to that today vs. the Warriors. When it comes to Western Conference opponents, the Nuggets are 13-8 and have gone 8-2 in non-conference games.</p><p>Denver currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 14-16 at this point. On the road, the Nuggets have an ATS record of 7-11, as opposed to a 7-5 record against the spread when playing at home.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 115 points per game, the Nuggets had a below average performance. They scored 102 points against the Hornets and had a field goal percentage of 43.3%. Nikola Jokic is leading the team in scoring at 26.4 points per contest. Michael Porter Jr. has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 16.5 going into the game.</p><p><p>This season, the Nuggets defense has been impressive, holding the 4 position in the league while permitting an average of 110.0 points per contest.</p><p>The Nuggets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Hornets offense to just 43.3% shooting. Overall, they gave up 95 points to Charlotte.</p></p>

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 2:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jets improved to 24-10-1 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. They took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period.</p><p>The Jets' offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. Each of their 7 goals came from a different player, with Vladislav Namestnikov netting his 3rd of the season. Logan Stanley added his 1st goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his 1st of the season.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Winnipeg got on the board with Namestnikov's goal at 7:37 in the first period. They added two more in the second and four in the third, including two empty-netters from Nikolaj Ehlers, his 9th goal, and Cole Perfetti, who scored his 4th. The Jets recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th of the season.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game and a tying goal in the 3rd period, but they settled in after that, leading to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the Jets' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs fell to 21-11-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. As the underdogs on the puck line, Toronto failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals was well under the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Toronto's only goal came at 19:08 in the first period, tying the game at 1. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season, a power-play goal. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews, with his 6th assist, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists, contributed on Nylander's goal.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs recorded 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Despite those setbacks, Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense recorded 30 hits and 2 takeaways.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Lumberjacks and Thunderbirds game? Catch the action at America First Events Center in Cedar City, UT, as the Thunderbirds hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks are favored in this Western Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 156 points.</p><h3>STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Utah Thunderbirds +7</p><p>This game will be played at America First Events Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Thunderbirds.</li><li>Not only will Southern Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Lumberjacks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin comes into this game with a 10-6 record, including a 3-3 mark on the road. Over their last 10 games away from home, the Lumberjacks are 5-5.</p>

<p>On the season, Stephen F. Austin has been favored in 10 games, going 6-4 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road is +3.3 points per game.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has an ATS record of 6-8 this season and they are 4-6 vs. the spread when favored. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-4 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lumberjacks have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's over/under record for the season sits at 8-6 and today's over/under line of 156 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.5). Currently, their games have an average of 145.4 points per game. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 157 points.</p><p>The Stephen F. Austin offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Utah Tech. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.7% while connecting on 3 threes. In terms of offense, the Lumberjacks have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 161st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 276th in percentage and 258th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Lumberjacks' defense is presently ranked 123rd nationally, allowing an average of 69.4 points per contest. In today's game vs. Southern Utah, the Stephen F. Austin defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Stephen F. Austin made 19 free-throws vs. the Lumberjacks.</p><h3>Can the Thunderbirds Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Through 15 games this season, Southern Utah has a record of 5-10, including a 0-4 mark in Western Athletic Conference play. The Thunderbirds have lost two straight games, and they are 1-9 when they are the underdog. So far, they have gone 2-2 at home, compared to 1-8 on the road.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, Southern Utah has an average scoring margin of -8.0 points per game at home, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. Their last game was an 80-62 loss to Utah Valley, and they are 3-2 in their last five home games.</p><p>As the underdog, Southern Utah has gone 7-3 against the spread this season and they are 9-4 overall. At home, the Thunderbirds have an ATS record of 2-2 and they are 3-5 in their last 10 games as the home team vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, Southern Utah is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Southern Utah games is 9-4 and today's line of 156 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (145). So far, 13 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 161 points.</p><p>Against Utah Valley, the Southern Utah had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 76.7 points per game. They scored 62 points and posted a field goal percentage of 36.5% in the game. Zion Young led the scoring for the Thunderbirds, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Parsa Fallah chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>The Thunderbirds' defense is presently ranked 300th nationally, allowing an average of 78.7 points per contest. Southern Utah's three-point defense is currently 21st in the country at 4.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 47.3% of their shots vs. Southern Utah.</p>

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