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<p>Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Gators face off at 1:00 ET on ESPNU. The Gators are hosting the game at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 159.5 points, and the Gators are favored to win at home against the Bobcats.</p><h3>QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats +22</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Quinnipiac at +22.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bobcats Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Quinnipiac is now 9-3 after defeating Lafayette by a score of 78-60 in their most recent game. Looking at their last ten road games, which includes last year, Quinnipiac went 6-4. Quinnipiac has a 6-5 record ATS thus far, which consists of a 4-2 record on the road and a 2-3 record at home.</p><p>After 12 games, Quinnipiac has an over/under record of 3-8-0, with their games averaging a combined 147.9 points per game so far. The Bobcats have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 136 points per game.</p><p>The Bobcats' offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 78.6 points per contest. Matt Balanc is leading the team in scoring at 18.7 points per contest. Amarri Tice has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.2 going into the game.</p><p>So far, the Bobcats' defense is ranked 134th in the country at 70.7 points per contest. Against Lafayette, the Bobcats' defense gave up 60 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Lafayette only made 9 free-throws.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>So far this season, Florida has played 12 games and has a record of 9-3. When playing on the road, the Gators have gone 2-3 and at home, they are 7-0. As of today's game, Florida has a 4-8 record against the spread this season. In their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 12 games, Florida has an over/under record of 8-3-1 with their games averaging a combined 159.2 points per game so far. In the Gators' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 158 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>Florida finished with 96 points in their game against Grambling State. This total surpasses their season-average of 85.4 points per game. Walter Clayton Jr. is leading the team in scoring at 15.4 points per contest. Tyrese Samuel has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.6 going into the game.</p><p>The Gators' defense is presently ranked 193rd nationally, allowing an average of 73.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Florida's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.4% this season.</p>

Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Florida Gators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

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<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Knights and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Pacific division matchup against the Kraken. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 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 Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Kraken to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+123)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Knights Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 9-3-1 this season. Vegas was favored by -1.5 goals, failing to cover the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players found the net for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden scoring the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their previous game, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored his 6th goal of the season in overtime, while William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year. Pavel Dorofeyev, who now has 7 goals this season, opened the scoring for Vegas in the second period.</p> <p>Noah Hanifin netted his 2nd goal of the season and contributed two assists, bringing his assist total to 5. The Golden Knights recorded 13 offensive giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before netting two goals in the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their previous game, one at 8:08 in the first period and another at 8:00 in the second. They also gave up a late goal at 13:10 in the third, which tied the game at 3-3. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will the Kraken Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>After a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken are now 5-8-1 this season. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that number.</p> 

<p>Seattle’s offense failed to produce, managing only 23 shots on goal. They also committed 19 giveaways, which didn’t help their cause. The Bruins scored their first goal just 3:23 into the game, and added another at 9:57 in the first period.</p><p>Seattle's offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, recording 19 in the game.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any of the three periods and didn't capitalize on any power play opportunities. The team was blanked for the first time this season.</p><p>On the defensive side, Seattle gave up both of their goals in the first period, with the second coming on a Bruins power play. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken’s defense also tallied 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Purple Eagles and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ACC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and the Orange are favored to win at home against the Purple Eagles.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 5:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Even though we have Syracuse winning straight-up, we like Niagara at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Niagara Win on the Road?</h3><p>Niagara is set to compete in their 11th game of the season, and currently have a 3-7 record. In away games, the Purple Eagles have gone 1-3, while they are 0-2 at home. Niagara's ATS performance shows a 3-3 record leading into today's game. When playing away, the Purple Eagles are 3-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 0-2 ATS.</p><p>In 10 games, Niagara comes in with an over/under mark of 4-1-1, with their games averaging 141.2 points per game. In the Purple Eagles' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 156 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-1-1.</p><p>In their previous game, the Purple Eagles' offense finished with 69 points, which is right in line with their current average of 73.5 points per contest. Ahmad Henderson II led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Luke Bumbalough contributed 16 points for the Purple Eagles.</p><p>At present, the Purple Eagles' defense is nationally ranked 234th, allowing 75.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Binghamton, the Bearcats finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 74 points vs. Niagara.</p><h3>Can Syracuse Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>So far this season, Syracuse has played 11 games and has a record of 8-3. In their previous ten home games, including those from last year, Syracuse has a record of 7-3. As Syracuse prepares to face Niagara, they currently hold a 3-6 ATS record. In terms of their ATS performance, the Orange are 2-2 on the road and 1-4 at home.</p><p>Syracuse's games have, on average, featured 147.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 148.3 points so far. The Orange's have recorded an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 148 points per game.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Syracuse's offense scored 80 points against Georgetown. Their field goal percentage for the game was 53.7%, and they went 17/23 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Judah Mintz, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 19.9, while J.J. Starling also maintains a PPG average of 12.5 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Orange's defense is positioned 143rd in the country, permitting 70.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. Georgetown, the Hoyas finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 68 points vs. Syracuse.</p>

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Golden Panthers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. This Conference USA conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and the Golden Panthers are favored to win at home vs. the Aggies.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will New Mexico State Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>After starting the season 0-10 on the road, New Mexico State has won two straight games, including a 63-53 victory over UTEP. The Aggies are still looking for their first road win of the season, as they are 0-7 away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, New Mexico State is 7-9, including a 1-0 record in Conference USA action. They have gone 6-9 in non-conference games, and they are 0-9 when they are the underdog.</p><p>As the underdog, New Mexico State has been solid vs. the spread this season with a record of 5-4. Over their last three games as the underdog, the Aggies are a perfect 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in New Mexico State's games this year (142.5). So far, the over/under record in their games is 7-5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 121 points and their OU record in that span is 0-3. This season, 50% of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>Against UTEP, the New Mexico State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 70.4 points per game. They scored 63 points and posted a field goal percentage of 44% in the game. In terms of offense, the Aggies have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 289th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 259th in percentage and 284th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 155th rank in the nation, allowing 71.6 points per game. Against UTEP in their most recent game, the New Mexico State defense gave up a total of 53 points while allowing UTEP to hit 44% of their shots.</p><h3>Does FIU Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>FIU Golden Panthers are coming off a 70-63 loss to Jacksonville State and have lost two straight games. They are 4-5 at home this season and 5-11 overall. FIU has gone 2-1 in their last three home games, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 5-5.</p>

<p>So far this season, FIU has been the favorite in eight games and has gone 4-4 in those matchups. The Golden Panthers are 0-7 when they have been the underdog.</p><p>FIU has an ATS record of 6-9 this season and they are 4-5 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Panthers have gone just 3-7 ATS. At home, their ATS mark vs. the spread is 4-5 this year.</p><p>FIU's over/under record this season is 8-7 and the average scoring total in their games is 150.3 points. Today's over/under line of 145.5 points is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (149.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 159 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 76.9 points per game, FIU struggled in their previous game. Against Jacksonville State, the Golden Panthers scored 63 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 40%. Arturo Dean is leading the team in scoring at 12.6 points per contest. Javaunte Hawkins has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.8 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the FIU defense is giving up an average of 76.6 points per contest. So far, the FIU defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.1 times per game (685th).</p>

New Mexico State Aggies vs FIU Golden Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/24

<p>ESPN has the television coverage for this Wolverines vs. Huskies matchup. Kickoff takes place at 7:30 on Monday, January 8th. This week 1 CFB showdown is being played at NRG Stadium in Houston TX. In this non-conference matchup, the Wolverines are listed as 4.5 point favorites to come out on top. Should you place your bet on them to cover the spread, or is there a better option with the Huskies? Read on to find out.</p><h3>WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 30-26 in favor of Michigan.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Washington at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 55.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 56 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Huskies Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Washington Huskies come into this week's game vs. Michigan with a perfect record of 14-0. So far, they have played five games on the road and nine at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Washington has gone 7-6-1 this season. The Huskies have been favored 11 times compared to three games as the underdog.</p><p>Washington has an over/under record of 7-7 so far this season. On average their games have combined for 61.8 points with the average over/under line being 62.3 points.</p><p>The Huskies' offense is gearing up to take on Michigan, with an average of 124.9 rushing yards per game and an 4 yards per attempt. In the college football rankings, they are currently in 85th place for rushing yards and 1st place for passing yards, accumulating an average of 350 yards per contest. Washington's overall scoring average is at 37.6 points per game, placing them 7th rank nationally.</p><p>Washington comes into the game 102nd in points allowed, allowing 24.1 points per game. Teams have been gaining 267.1 passing yards on average against them (163rd). Against the run, they're giving up 140.4 yards, placing them 62nd in college football.</p><h3>Can the Wolverines Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Michigan Wolverines come into this week's game vs. Washington with a perfect record of 14-0. So far, they have played six games on the road and seven at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Michigan has put together a record of 7-5-1. This mark has come while being favored in every game.</p><p>Michigan has put together an over/under record of 7-6 throughout this season. The average combined score in their games has been 46.2 points, and the standard over/under line has stood at 47.4 points.</p><p>Michigan's offense is averaging 36 points per game, which ranks them 10th in the NCAA. Through the air, they're at 218.9 passing yards on average, putting them at 58th in the nation. Their rushing attack is currently 44th in rushing yards, with an average of 515 rushing attempts per game this season.</p><p>The Wolverines defense will take the field with 38 sacks and are 1st QB hurries. When it comes to points allowed, they're at 10.2 points per game (48th). Against the pass, the team is 13th in the NCAA, allowing 150 passing yards per game. Additionally, Michigan's run defense has 94.5 rushing yards per contest.</p>

Washington Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction CFP National Championship Pres. by AT&T

Might we remind you that the Rutgers Scarlet Knights made it to the NCAA Tournament (and the Final Four) undefeated in 1976, the same year Indiana went through the whole thing without a scratch and made history. Now, with Gonzaga unbeaten and ready to become the first team since then to be spotless and win a national title, can Rutgers get heroic again?

The Scarlet Knights had not won in the NCAA tourney since 1983, before turning back Clemson in the first round. But that was a very bumpy ride, and things only get more difficult as they face the Houston Cougars, who had a bit of a cruise against Cleveland State in what was Kelvin Sampson's return to Indiana's Assembly Hall.

This time the teams gather at Lucas Oil Stadium in a game that begins at 7:10 PM ET in TBS. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports">BetAnySports</a> customers get to participate in real-time wagering while they watch, through Sports Betting Prime.

NCAA Tournament @ Indianapolis
RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS vs. HOUSTON COUGARS, 7:10 PM ET

March Madness Basketball Odds: Houston -8 / Total 132

Sampson, as you may know, was embroiled in recruiting violations at Indiana, and he was hit with a five-year "show cause penalty" by the NCAA. We'd say he has come back with a flourish.

And he did it while Caleb Mills, who was the leading returning scorer for this team, opted out of the rest of the season after just four games. No worries; Quentin Grimes has taken things over and had an All-America season.

You really have to commend Rutgers in general; there were plenty of observers who questioned why they would join the Big Ten. But after hiring Greg Schiano,the football team has become very competitive. And Steve Pikiell, who had previously been to the Big Dance with Stony Brook, is in the process of turning the hoops squad around.

Yes, they finished 11-11 in the Big Ten, but that is the toughest conference in the nation. Rutgers posted wins over plenty of capable opponents, beating the likes of Illinois, Maryland and Purdue, and they deserved their bid. They have some impressive bulk up front with Myles Johnson and Ron Harper Jr., but they are not a big threat from the outside, and the last thing you want to do against this Houston team is be one-dimensional.

The Cougars strangle opponents; they are #1 in the nation in Effective Field Goal Percentage defense (43%). They are ranked fourth in the nation defending two-pointers (42.9%), ninth against three-pointers (28.8%). They send teams to the line more than most, but they send the right people,as foes have made just 65% of their free throws. And for a team without anyone bigger than 6-8 in the rotation, they block quite a few shots.

These are not dead-eye shooters on this Houston team. But Rutgers needs to be ready to defend the defensive boards, as the Cougars are second best in the country in Offensive Rebounding Percentage, with almost a 40% success rate.

We should probably mention that Rutgers has suffered six of its losses by double digits, so they've had breakdowns. And Houston is fully capable of bringing that kind of thing on. Lay it.

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<em>Editor's note: BangTheBook reader Henry Li asked if we would like a recap and a review of Monmouth Park in New Jersey for his first experience in a sportsbook outside of Las Vegas and we eagerly said yes. If any other readers would like to submit their experiences at local casinos and race tracks following the strike down of PASPA, please email adam[at]bangthebook.com.</em>

This past weekend I decided to make my first legal sports bet since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sport Protection Act on May 14th, 2018. Previously, I have only made legal sports wagers while I was vacationing in Las Vegas. Of course, living in the northeast, the only other way I’ve made bets otherwise was through an online account which I’ve had for years. With the closest location to me being Monmouth Park in New Jersey, I made the drive down Saturday with a coworker of mine and below is a summary of our experience.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>First Impressions</strong></span>

The first thing to remember is that, this is still a racetrack, not a casino. Therefore, do not expect to see a fancy casino floor, endless restaurants and shopping malls, or a high-rise hotel building with a view. What you will see upon arrival is a large parking lot where there is a $5 parking fee, an entry fee of $5 at the gate, and a men’s room that is synonymous with any public bathroom at a place where alcohol is the main choice of beverage. This isn’t to say that it’s bad thing, but don’t expect to be in awe of anything when you get there.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Floor and Amenities</strong></span>

Upon Entering the premises, there is no clear sign that points to where the sportsbook is other than an awning outside of the parking lot telling you that they are home to the First New Jersey Sportsbook. We had to ask the lady at the gate where sportsbook was, and she said to proceed into the main betting window area underneath the stands. Once in the main betting area there is a sign telling you to walk to the back where the sportsbook was. The layout of the hall was very much the same as the racetrack window with a small feel of an old-time sportsbook in Vegas. The betting lines were laid out on black electronic boards with Single Game and Future bets for you to see.

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There actually is a newly built air-conditioned room dedicated to sports betting in the back as well. However, since it was packed and with no one leaving their table anytime soon, we decided to stay on the outside in the non-air-conditioned common floor even though it was 95 degrees outside. Fortunately, since the sportsbook area was out of the sun it was bearable to be in the area. In terms of amenities, there were a few bars and hot dog stands in the area. Being that neither of us were big drinkers, we decided to eat Max’s Famous Hot Dogs as we had been starving from our drive. To the right is a picture of the bacon cheese dog they cook on order.

Once we finished eating, we proceeded back to the common area where they do have chairs for you to sit and watch up to 6 games at once on multiple HD TVs.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting Experience</strong></span>

Prior to eating, we had examined the board to see what the prices were for the games which we discussed. However, before wagering, you will see in the picture above that they do have a Sports Rewards Club and I did sign up for a card prior to betting. All you need to sign up is a driver’s license and a completed form, and within a minute you will receive your card.

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Now onto the actual betting. The board itself lists mostly baseball full game, baseball first five innings, world cup single game, and world cup futures as those are the main things going on right now. There also were a couple of boards at the end of the hall which have NFL Week-1 lines up for those who were interested. The baseball full games line was mostly dime spreads for moneylines, except for the Royals-Mariners game which was a 20-cent spread (Mariners -200, Royals +180). In the back wall of the hall there were sheets with all kinds of futures from NBA, NFL, to Soccer and sheets for the daily baseball card where you could see what their opening lines were. For example, the Reds were -110 on the sheet, but by the time I was there, the board showed Reds -125.
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At the betting window itself, Adam (no, not Adam Burke) was the attendant who took my bets. He mentioned that they are mostly local guys who were hired and not employees shipped in from Vegas. A few things I wanted to point out are that as of right now there is no live-betting or betting through a ticket machine as those features are not available yet at Monmouth. I was told that those features would be coming soon. In terms of bets, they take moneyline, run lines, totals for baseball. First five inning bets are limited to moneyline and totals only. These can be bet straight(obviously), in a parlay, or in a round robin. Unfortunately for me, If-Bets are not available. In terms of calling out your bets, remember that you are not in front of a computer screen and you can’t simply just click on a team’s box and enter the amount then press enter. There is a jargon you must be familiar with, which mainly involves understanding how to read the board. Instead of saying what team you want to bet on, you have to say the number on the board/sheet and then mention whether you want to be a the moneyline, total, or run-line. For example, on the sheet that the Indians-Athletics total was ID number 967.

So, the jargon is the say the bet type first, then the ID number, and then the amount of the bet (this is where picking up a sheet of the card is helpful). Now the mistake you’ll see on my ticket here is that I forgot to say “to-win” in front of my amount, therefore I was betting $300 to win $272.70 rather than $330 to win $300 which was my intention. However, as the game ended on a Yonder Alonso GIDP with the bases loaded to finish the game as a 7-2 Athletics win, I guess I saved myself $30. Furthermore, always remember to check your tickets or you could make a mistake much worse than mine. There was a bettor who was complaining about his losing ticket because he had told the window person to match his friend’s bet and his friend won but he didn’t. It happened right after the Blue Jays hit a walk off to win 4-3 so my only guess is that is that his friend took the Tigers +1.5 and he took the moneyline. Anyway, he got so upset and argued with management for well over 20 minutes before crumpling up his ticket and threw it at a security guard. Needless to say, he was thrown out shortly after.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></span>

I would say that if you are looking to place bets down and didn’t care for anything else, this place is a close enough drive from New York to accomplish this. However, being that they are not fully up and running in terms live betting or computer ticket windows yet, I would say you may want to wait until football season rolls around and see if they made any upgrades to the facilities. The atmosphere was mostly subdued with the end of the Uruguay-Portugal match being the loudest part of the day (It was mostly a pro Uruguay crowd), so again this is something to look for to change come fall. I plan for my next trip to be at either the Borgata or Ocean’s Resort in Atlantic City to see the difference in atmosphere at a full-fledged casino compared to a sportsbook at a racetrack. Thank you for reading and always remember to bet with your head, not with your heart.

A Review of Monmouth Park Sportsbook

<p>The UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, will be the host of the Men's Basketball Championship - South Region - First Four game, and here you can take a look at best Bryant Bulldogs vs. Wright State Raiders betting pick and odds.</p>



<p><a></a>Bryant represents the Northeast Conference, while Wright State is trying to get the Horizon Conference one place in the NCAA Tournament. These inter-conference rivals have never met before. According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, the Raiders are 3.5-point favorites, while the total is set at 155 points. The winner of this game will face the No. 2 overall seed Arizona Wildcats in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, while the loser will be eliminated.</p>



<h2>Bryant to enter the NCAA tournament for the first time</h2>



<p>The Bryant Bulldogs play at the NCAA Division I Tournament for the first time in the program’s history after winning the Northeast Conference tournament. They defeated Central Connecticut, Mount St. Mary’s, and Wagner to clinch the conference title and end the season with a 22-9 record (16-2 in conference play).</p>



<p>The Bulldogs have the 273rd defense in basketball that allows 72.7 ppg, while their offense averages 77.9 ppg (33rd). Bryant is 218th in the country in defensive efficiency with 105.2 points per 100 possessions, while the Bulldogs are 154th in offensive efficiency with 104.2 points per 100 possessions.</p>



<p>Senior guard Peter Kiss is not only the Bulldogs’ top scorer, he is the best scorer in the entire country this year with 25.1 ppg, along with 5.8 rpg and 3.3 apg. Charles Pride (18.0 ppg and 8.6 rpg) and Adham Eleeda (10.3 ppg and 4.9 rpg) are also key players for Bryant this season. Bryant is No. 200 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 183 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<h2>Wright State came from behind to beat Northern Kentucky and win the Horizon tourney</h2>



<p>The Wright State Raiders ended the regular season with the fourth-best record (21-13, 15-7 in conference play) in the Horizon Conference, but managed to win the tournament and title for the third time. They beat Oakland, Cleveland State, and Northern Kentucky to earn their 4th NCAA Tournament appearance. Wright State overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat the Norse 72-71 in the Horizon tournament final.</p>



<p>The Raiders have the 234th defense in basketball that allows 71.1 ppg, while its offense averages 75.5 ppg (61st). Wright State is 262nd in the country in defensive efficiency with 107.2 points per 100 possessions, while the Raiders are 108th in offensive efficiency with 106.4 points per 100 possessions.</p>



<p>Junior guard Tanner Holden leads the team in scoring with 19.8 ppg, while he also has 7.1 rpg. Grant Basile (18.5 ppg and 8.6 rpg) and Trey Calvin (14.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, and 3.3 apg) are the main contributors as well. Wright State is No. 191 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 182 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Bryant:</strong></p>



<ul><li>12-4 ATS in the last 16 games overall</li><li>4-0-1 ATS in the last five games vs. a team with a winning straight up record</li></ul>



<p><strong>Wright State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-5 ATS in the last six neutral site games</li><li>1-4 ATS in the last five neutral site games as a favorite</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-bryant-bulldogs-vs-wright-state-raiders-pick">Bryant Bulldogs vs. Wright State Raiders Pick</h2>



<p>The Bulldogs are quite inexperienced when it comes to playing at the NCAA Tournament, only one of two teams this year (with Longwood) who never appeared in the Big Dance. Still, they have the best scorer in the country, Peter Kiss, who leads one of the fastest offenses in the NCAA.</p>



<p>Whichever team wins this First Four clash and enters the tournament will likely go down against one of the biggest favorites this year – the Arizona Wildcats. It’s going to be a close encounter that could go either way, and I am backing the Bulldogs to cover.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Bryant Bulldogs +3.5 at -110</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>Bryant’s defense has been impressive in the NEC tournament and didn’t allow more than 69 points in three games. Actually, each of the Bulldogs’ previous four games went Under. It’s going to be a nervy game for each team here, and I expect to see a lot of missed shots.</p>



<p>Wright State’s games usually went Over recently, but the total of 155 points seems a bit high, in my opinion, and unless overtime occurs, the Under should be the winning bet here.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 155 points at -110</p>

Bryant vs. Wright State Odds, Pick, Prediction 3/16/22

MLB Betting Picks & Tips September 6, 2020

<p>Looking to win big? The Patriots and Golden Eagles face off at 9:00 ET on None. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -12 vs. George Mason.</p><h3>GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Mason Patriots +12</p><p>This game will be played at Al McGuire Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like George Mason at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will George Mason Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Patriots opened their season with a 75-58 win over North Carolina Central on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, George Mason entered the game as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>George Mason led 32-22 at halftime and outscored the Eagles 43-36 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>George Mason's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 17 attempts for an 11.8% three-point percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. Inside the arc, they connected on 55.9% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Patriots were strong from the free-throw line, making 31 of 41 attempts for a 75.6% success rate. They also grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Darius Maddox led the team with 17 points, shooting 4 of 11 from the field and 2 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 41 free-throw attempts, George Mason's defense held their opponent to just 58 points in their previous game. The Patriots allowed a 41% shooting performance, with the opposition hitting 19 of 34 two-pointers.</p> <p>George Mason's defense was particularly effective against the three, limiting their opponent to just 2 made threes on 17 attempts, an 11% shooting rate. They also gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Golden Eagles Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette opened their season with a commanding 102-62 win over Stony Brook on Monday. Playing at home, the Golden Eagles were -23.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Marquette took control early, leading 48-30 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while holding Stony Brook to 32.</p><p>Marquette's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 102 points with a 58.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 64.7%, thanks to an 83.8% success rate on two-pointers, though they hit just 29% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way, scoring 32 points in 26 minutes, shooting 87.5% overall and 66.7% from three. Chase Ross added 23 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 81.8% of his shots and 66.7% from deep. The Golden Eagles also dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive boards.</p><p>Marquette's defense struggled, allowing 62 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles gave up 31 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, an 83% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marquette allowed 9 threes on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 29%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws, a 76% rate.</p>

George Mason Patriots vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Crimson versus the Midshipmen? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on None. The game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Navy is favored by -1.5 against Harvard in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>HARVARD CRIMSON VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Crimson Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Monday, November 4th, Harvard opened their season with a 79-66 win over Marist at home. The Crimson were favored by 3 points going into the game and covered the spread with the 13-point victory.</p> 

<p>Harvard led 41-34 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Marist 38-32. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Harvard's offense was on fire in their last game, shooting 62.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 70.8%. They connected on 74.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 41.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with 79 points.</p> <p>Robert Hinton led the way, shooting 75% from the field and scoring 27 points, while Josh Pascarelli added 24 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. The Crimson also shot 75% from the free-throw line and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds, with 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Harvard's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. The Crimson allowed a 62% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 30 of 48 shots.</p> <p>Harvard gave up 23 two-pointers on 31 attempts (74%) and 7 threes on 17 attempts (41%). They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Will the Midshipmen Win at Home?</h3><p>Navy’s season opener against Saint Joseph's on Monday saw them fall 70-63 on the road. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, the Midshipmen kept the game closer than expected. The combined points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Navy led 33-28 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The Midshipmen will look to tighten up defensively as they move forward this season.</p><p>Navy's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they managed 14 offensive rebounds, with 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Navy hit 81.8% of their attempts, going 9 for 11. Erik Reynolds II led the way with 29 points, connecting on 6 of 13 three-point attempts, while Austin Benigni added 23 points, shooting 50% from deep.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 12 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Navy's opponents went 8/22, hitting 36% of their threes. Navy also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws, a 75% rate. Navy gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Harvard Crimson vs Navy Midshipmen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers will face off on Sunday, January 7th at 1:00 ET. You can find this week 18 NFL game between the Buccaneers and Panthers on FOX. .</p><h3>TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 19-18 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Our projections have Baker Mayfield finishing with 267.703 passing yards on 23.223/37.885 passing.</li><li>The Buccaneers are projected to finish with 306 yards of offense compared to the 289 yards for the Panthers.</li></ul><h3>Can the Buccaneers Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>This season, the Buccaneers currently hold an overall record of 8-8, placing them 1st in the NFC-South. They've achieved this record with a 5-6 record as underdogs and 3-2 when favored. The Buccaneers have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 10-6. Their average scoring margin for this season is +0.9.</p><p>Offensively, the Buccaneers have an average of 21.2 points per game, which positions them 16th in the NFL. Tampa Bay's passing offense enters this week's game with a ranking of 15th in passing yards. Furthermore, they hold the 18th spot in attempts, averaging 33.5 passes per game.</p><p>At 87.2 rushing yards per game, the Buccaneers are currently ranked 31st in the NFL. In terms of attempts, they are carrying the ball an average of 25.6 time per game which is 22nd.</p><p>The Buccaneers currently rank 6th in tackles for loss and 7th in sacks on the defensive side. Their opponents are averaging 20.3 points per game and 353.3 yards per contest against them.</p><h3>Can The Panthers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Heading into week 18,Carolina is in 4th place in the NFC-South, sitting with an overall record of 2-14. In the NFC, they find themsevles in 16th place. So far this season, the Panthers have an average scoring margin of -10.7. Their ATS record is 4-10-2 and they have been the underdog in all of their games.</p><p>This season, the Carolina offense has an average of 14.8 points, placing them 28th in the league. Coming into this week's game Carolina's passing game is ranked 31st in passing yards. Additionally, they are positioned 10th in pass attempts, with an average of 35.5 passes per game.</p><p>Carolina comes in with an average of 3.9 yards per rushing attempt and have an average of 26 attempts per game. In terms of total rushing yards, they are currently ranked 20th in the league.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers come into the game allowing an average of 175.1 passing yards per game and 123.0 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, Carolina ranks 18th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 25.4 points on 298.1 yards.</p>

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