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Lindenwood Lions vs Eastern Illinois Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

Little Rock Trojans vs UT Martin Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs SIUE Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

Rice Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

California Golden Bears vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

Stanford Cardinal vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

Miami Hurricanes vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>With the Vikings at +129 on the money line, the Lions are favored at -154 as they host Minnesota in a week 18 NFC North matchup. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit, with the Lions favored by -3 on the point spread. The over/under line is set at 56 points. The Vikings vs. Lions game is scheduled for 8:20 ET on Sunday, televised by NBC.</p><h3>MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Vikings +3</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 8:20 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Vikings winning this one by a score of 34 to 30</li><li>Not only do we have the Vikings winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Vikings Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>The Vikings head into week 18 with a nine-game winning streak, including a 27-25 victory over the Packers in week 17. This win brought their record to 14-2, putting them 2nd in the NFC North and 5th in the conference. Minnesota has a 100% chance of making the playoffs and a 34.9% chance of winning the division. They rank 6th in our NFL power rankings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Vikings are 11-4-1, with a +7.6 scoring margin. They have covered in four straight games, including a narrow win over the Packers as 0.5-point underdogs. Their O/U record is 7-9, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Vikings are 10th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 26.4 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NFL. They are 12th in the league in yards per game (352.2) and 20th in passing attempts, with 31.7 per game, but they rank 5th in passing yards, averaging 243.8 per game. Minnesota ranks 10th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage (41.2%) and 22nd in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p></p><p>Sam Darnold threw for 377 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 17, completing 33 of 43 passes. Justin Jefferson had 8 catches for 92 yards, and Aaron Jones rushed for 47 yards on 12 carries. Minnesota scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter against Green Bay but were held scoreless in the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>In their 27-25 win over the Packers, the Vikings' defense allowed just 167 passing yards. They also recorded three sacks and held Green Bay to 104 rushing yards on 24 attempts. The Vikings' defense was effective on third downs, allowing just a 57.1% conversion rate, and they limited the Packers to 5.6 yards per attempt in the passing game.<p></p>Minnesota's defense also won the quarterback hit battle, finishing with a +4 differential, despite losing the tackles for loss battle by -6. The Vikings gave up just one touchdown through the air, and Green Bay finished with a 63.3% completion percentage against them.</p><h3>Will The Lions Win At Home Over The Vikings?</h3><p>With a 14-2 record, the Lions hold the top spot in our NFL power rankings and have a 65.1% chance of winning the NFC North. They’ve already clinched a playoff berth. After a week 15 loss to the Bills, Detroit bounced back with wins over the Bears and 49ers, including a 40-34 victory over San Francisco in week 17. The Lions were 3.5-point favorites in that game and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 11-4-1.</p> <p>Detroit’s O/U record stands at 9-6-1, with the over hitting in four straight games. Their contests have averaged 54.1 points, compared to a 50.1-point O/U line. Against the 49ers, the teams combined for 74 points, surpassing the 50-point line.</p><p>Jared Goff has been on fire, posting passer ratings of 132 in week 17, 136 in week 16, and 118 in week 15. Against the 49ers, he threw for 303 yards and 3 touchdowns without an interception. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 117 yards on 18 carries, while Jameson Williams led the team with 77 receiving yards on 5 catches.</p> <p>Detroit's offense is averaging 33.3 points per game, leading the NFL, and they rank 2nd in passing yards per game with 266.1. They also rank 6th in rushing, averaging 144.4 yards per game, and are 3rd in 3rd-down conversions with a 47.9% success rate.</p><p>In their 40-34 win over the 49ers, the Lions' defense gave up 400 yards through the air, with San Francisco completing 75% of their passes. Despite this, the defense did come up with two interceptions. The Lions struggled to get off the field on third down, allowing the 49ers to convert 62.5% of their third down attempts. Detroit defended the run well, allowing just 75 yards on 18 attempts.<p></p>The Lions allowed 475 total yards and gave up three passing touchdowns. They managed two sacks and held the advantage in the quarterback hit differential. However, they did allow the 49ers to gain 10 yards per pass attempt.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Bruins and Golden Bears game? Catch the action at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA, as the Golden Bears hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on FOX. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and California is favored by -1 vs. UCLA in a Pac-12 conference matchup.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears -1</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog UCLA?</h3><p>UCLA enters this game as a slight underdog, as they are 4-7 as the underdog this season. Overall, the Bruins are 12-11, including a 7-5 record in Pac-12 play.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, UCLA has gone 5-5, including a 5-5 mark on the road this season. They come into this game with a record of 5-5 on the road and have won their last two games away from home.</p><p>When it comes to the spread, UCLA has been a solid bet this season with an 11-11-1 record. However, they have been even better on the road, going 7-2-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Bruins have gone 8-3 vs. the spread this year and they have been even better in their last 10 games as the underdog, going 7-3.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UCLA games is 8-15 and today's over/under line of 134.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (134.6). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and those games have had an average of 140 points.</p><p>The UCLA offense is coming off a game in which they scored 82 points vs. Stanford. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.3% while connecting on 11 threes. Sebastian Mack was the leading scorer for the Bruins, putting up 21 points. In addition, Adem Bona contributed 16 points.</p><p>So far this season, the UCLA defense has been performing well, ranking 20th in the country at 64.2 points allowed per contest. In today's game, the UCLA 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 74 points.</p><h3>Is It the Golden Bears Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>California enters today's game as a slight favorite, as they have been the favored team in eight of their 23 games this season, going 4-4 in those contests. The Golden Bears have been much better at home this season, going 7-6 compared to 2-7 on the road.</p>

<p>Recently, California has been playing well at home, going 6-4 in their last 10 games. They are also coming off of a win over Arizona State, which improved their overall record to 10-13 this season.</p><p>California's ATS record this season is currently 11-10-1, and they are 5-7-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Bears have gone just 2-7-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>California's over/under record for the season is 13-9 and today's line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (146.8). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 154 points.</p><p>The California offense is coming off a game in which they scored 81 points vs. Arizona State. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 11 threes. Offensively, the Golden Bears hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 297th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 175th in terms of percentage and 62nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into the game, California will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.5 points per game (274th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, California's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.8% this season.</p>

UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Tar Heels game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Tar Heels hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and North Carolina is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Pittsburgh.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like Pittsburgh at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>After defeating Wake Forest 81-69, the Pittsburgh Panthers improved their record to 21-10 and have won four consecutive games. So far, they have gone 13-7 in Atlantic Coast Conference play and 8-3 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Panthers have a record of 8-4, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +4.5 on the road.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 4-4-2. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Panthers are 4-4-2 vs. the spread. On the road, Pittsburgh has an ATS mark of 8-2-2 this year and their last 10 road games vs. the spread is 6-2-2. </p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Pittsburgh sits at 19-11-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 143.9 points, which is 1.4 points lower than the average over/under line of 145.3. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 147. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 154 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Pittsburgh's offense scored 81 points against Wake Forest. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.1%, and they went 20/25 from the free-throw line. In terms of three-point shooting, the Panthers offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 26.9 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 43%.</p><p>Pittsburgh's defense has been playing well, ranking 63rd nationally, with 67.5 points allowed per game. In their previous game vs. Wake Forest, the Demon Deacons finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 69 points vs. Pittsburgh.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Tar Heels?</h3><p>North Carolina has been dominant at home this season, going 17-2 with an average scoring margin of +17.0 points per game. The Tar Heels have won their last five games at home and are 9-1 in their last 10.</p>

<p>Overall, North Carolina has gone 25-6 this season, including a 7-3 record in non-conference games. The Tar Heels have won seven straight games and are 18-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.</p><p>North Carolina's ATS record for the season is 19-13, and they have gone 11-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line of 152.9 in North Carolina's games this season. So far, 21 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>In their latest game, North Carolina's offense looked good, scoring 92 points against Florida State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.3% and made 16/20 free throws. RJ Davis is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 21 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Armando Bacot brings a PPG average of 13.9 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Tar Heels' defense is positioned 112nd in the country, permitting 70.0 points per game. Against Florida State in their most recent game, the North Carolina defense gave up a total of 67 points while allowing Florida State to hit 52% of their shots.</p>

Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Pick & Prediction 3/15/24

<p>The Terrapins and Huskies are set to face off at 9:30 ET on BTN. The Huskies will host the game at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Maryland is favored by -6.5 in this Big Ten conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Maryland Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 11-2 on the season with an 81-66 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Terrapins, who were heavy favorites at -42.5, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Maryland led 40-24 at halftime, but the Hawks kept the second half close, with Maryland scoring 41 points and allowing 42.</p><p>Maryland put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 18 threes (27.8%).</p> <p>Julian Reese led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Ketron Shaw added 20 points and 9 boards, while Derik Queen contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 66 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 30 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 25 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland held the other team to 5 of 18 shooting, or 27%. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 22 times, making 16 of those shots for a 72% success rate. Maryland gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Washington Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington improved to 8-4 on the season with a dominant 90-53 win over NJIT on Sunday. Playing at home, the Huskies entered the game as -25.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 143 went over the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Washington led 46-26 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring NJIT 44-27 to close out the game.</p><p>In their last game, the Huskies put up 90 points, shooting 55.7% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.9%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 64.9%.</p> <p>Washington also shot 85.7% from the free-throw line and dished out 21 assists. Sebastian Robinson struggled, shooting just 22.7% overall, while Tim Moore Jr. hit 80% of his shots, and Great Osobor contributed 12 points on 71.4% shooting.</p><p>Despite Washington's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 53 points. The Huskies allowed 55% shooting from the field, with the other team hitting 34 of 61 shots.</p> <p>Washington's defense gave up 24 two-point baskets on 37 attempts (64%) and 10 threes on 24 attempts (41%). They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws (85%).</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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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.

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<p>Betting on today's Gauchos and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:59 ET on ESPN+. This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Hawaii is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog UC Santa Barbara?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Gauchos dropped to 6-5 on the season after a 68-56 road loss to Missouri State on Sunday, December 22nd. UCSB entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 31-25 at halftime, UCSB allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The combined points of 124 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara managed just 56 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.9%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 18 attempts, and went 10 for 16 from the free-throw line, shooting 62.5%.</p> <p>Dez White led the Gauchos with 26 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range at 60.0%. Kenny Pohto added 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. UCSB recorded 9 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite giving up 68 points, UC Santa Barbara's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field. The Gauchos allowed 22 made field goals on 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 6 of 13 threes, shooting 46%. UC Santa Barbara also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 75% rate.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 6-4 on the season with a 73-70 win over Oakland on Wednesday. The Rainbow Warriors were favored by 3.5 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which went over the pre-game line of 134.</p> <p>Hawaii led 32-25 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the second half while scoring 32 of their own. Despite the win, the Rainbow Warriors will need to tighten up defensively in future games.</p><p>Hawaii managed 73 points in their latest game, shooting just 39% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they were 48.6% on two-point shots, converting 18 of 37.</p> <p>Malcolm Christie led the way with 27 points, despite shooting 8 of 24 overall and 7 of 22 from deep. Gytis Nemeiksa added 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 42.9% from the field and 40% from three. Hawaii also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists, with a 75.9% mark from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 29 attempts.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 23/59 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 18/37 shooting for 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the other team to 5/22 shooting, or 22%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws for 75%. Hawaii allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Lightning and Sharks are set to face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Sharks will host the game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Lightning are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>With the Lightning being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Lightning.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Lightning Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Lightning fell to 20-12-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead early, but the defense couldn't hold up, allowing seven unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line, and the loss kept them from covering.</p> 

<p>Tampa Bay scored first, with Brandon Hagel finding the net at 13:11 in the first period. They added another goal at 11:58 in the first, but the Jets responded with seven straight goals. The Lightning managed to tie the game at 4-4 in the third period, but the Jets pulled away with three more goals, including two empty-netters.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay, netting his 7th goal of the season. Brayden Point followed with his 8th goal, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, while Nikita Kucherov rounded out the scoring with his 10th goal, unassisted in the third period.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, added a third goal in the second, and their final goal came with 13:09 left in the game, tying the score at 4-4.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning struggled late, allowing four goals in the third period, including two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with a save percentage of 84.4% on 32 shots from the Jets.</p><h3>Can the Sharks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped them to 11-23-6 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Sharks took the lead early in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks tied it up later in the period and went ahead in the third. Mikael Granlund scored for San Jose to even things up, but Vancouver responded with a goal at 19:34 in the third to secure the win.</p><p>The Sharks took 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his 2nd goal, 2:37 into the second period.</p> <p>San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli picked up his 5th assist, and William Eklund added his 7th assist on Granlund’s third-period goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after surrendering a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Canucks and Kraken are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kraken will host the game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS 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 Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Kraken coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Kraken on the moneyline</li><li>The Kraken should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Vancouver Shock Everyone at Climate Pledge Arena?</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 17-11-8 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver fell behind 1-0 in the second period, but Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead at 4:22 in the third, but the Sharks tied it again at 18:43. Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his 3rd and 4th of the season. He scored the team’s first goal at 5:19 in the second period and added another with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk also found the net, marking his 1st goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 25 giveaways and had six assists on their three goals. Conor Garland picked up his 5th assist of the season, while Carson Soucy notched his 1st.</p><p>Vancouver's defense allowed the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Canucks' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Will Seattle Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken fell to 17-19-2 this season. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 into the game.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. They were shut out offensively, managing only 23 shots on goal.</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 possession, committing 19 giveaways.</p> <p>Seattle was unable to score in any period, and none of their players found the net. The team also failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up an early goal just 3:23 into the first period and another at the 10:03 mark, but they held the Bruins scoreless the rest of the way. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage, while the Kraken's defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p>

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Hockey Club and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Flames being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Flames picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hockey Club (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Stun the Crowd at Scotiabank Saddledome?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 16-15-6 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The game’s total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5. Utah, as the underdog, failed to cover the puck line.</p> <p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas tied it up with 0:01 left in the second period. The Golden Knights then scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal, finding the net three times in their 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Ian Cole scored his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second. Alexander Kerfoot netted his second goal of the year at 13:10 in the third period, tying the game 3-3.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to two. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, Utah will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to Vegas, including the game-winner in overtime. The Golden Knights scored three unanswered goals, with the first two coming late in the second period and the third at 5:37 in the third. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%, while Utah's defense recorded 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will Calgary Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to Edmonton dropped them to 18-12-7 this season. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 6.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up in the third before the Oilers pulled away. The Flames’ goals came from Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich.</p><p>Calgary’s offense came up empty in the first period, but Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second. Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third period.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal and recorded 22 giveaways. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, while Mikael Backlund added his 4th assist. Kevin Bahl also contributed with his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal.</p><p>Calgary's defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period, including one just 20 seconds in. After the Flames tied the game at 2-2, they conceded a power-play goal at the 9:50 mark of the third period and an empty-netter with three seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an American League matchup between the Twins and Angels. First pitch on Saturday is set for 9:38 PM ET. Minnesota comes in with a record of 12-13, while the Angels are 10-16 overall.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Angels are the favorite at -130 on the money line. Looking at the starting pitching matchup, we have Chris Paddack going for the Twins and Jose Soriano for the Angels.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline +108</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Saturday, April 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Twins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Twins vs Angels series. Minnesota went into the matchup as slight underdogs at -102 and squeaked out a 5-3 win. The Twins offense only had one more hit than the Angels and struck out six times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>Carlos Santana and Willi Castro each homered for the Twins, while Jose Miranda scored three times and drove in a run while going 2/4. Zach Neto had a three-hit game for the Angels.</p>

<p>Bailey Ober pitched well for the Twins in this one, going 7 1/3 innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued three walks. Caleb Thielbar got the save. Patrick Sandoval had a rough outing for the Angels, taking the loss.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota's overall record is 12-13 heading into today's road matchup vs. the Angels. The Twins are on a five-game winning streak, and these wins have them 5.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. So far, they are 9-7 in AL Central matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins have gone 6-6 this year, and they are 6-7 on the road. This season, the Twins have really taken advantage of being the favorite, going 10-5 in those games. As for their record as the underdog, they are just 2-8. Minnesota's overall series record is 2-4-2, and they won the first game of this series vs. the Angels.</p><p>Minnesota has been a solid bet against the run line on the road this season, going 8-5. They have a negative run differential overall, but have been able to cover the run line in their wins, as their average run differential in those games is +3.2 runs.</p><p>Minnesota's 8-5 win over the Angels on Tuesday pushed the O/U line of 8 runs, leaving the Twins with a 12-13 O/U record on the season. The combined run average in their games is 8.1, and the average O/U line for their games is 8 runs. When the O/U line has been set at 8.5 runs, the Twins have gone 1-7, and just 12% of their games have had higher O/U lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Chris Paddack gets the start for the Twins on the road against the Angels. Paddack has started the season with a win and a loss, and he's coming off a 10-strikeout performance in his last outing. He went 7 innings in that game, and he has 22 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings on the year.</p><p>Edouard Julien has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Twins, going 8/31 in his last 10 games with three homers. Overall, he is batting just .222 for the season. Ryan Jeffers has also been a bright spot for the Twins, as he is hitting .274 with a team-high 14 RBIs. Jeffers is also 2nd on the team with four homers.</p>

<p>Minnesota's offense is averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. As a team, they are batting only .220, and their on-base percentage of .298 is 20th in the league. However, the Twins do have the 5th best isolated power mark in the league at .161.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is hosting the Twins today with an overall record of 10-16, putting them 4th in the AL West. They are four games behind the Mariners for the division lead. The Angels have dropped two straight games, losing the final game of their series vs. the Orioles and the first game of this series vs. the Twins.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are just 3-7 this year, and they are 7-9 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 2-10. As the underdog, the Angels are 9-13 this year and 1-3 when favored. Los Angeles' overall series record is 1-6-1, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>The Angels have been a solid run line bet on the road, going 10-6. They have been a poor bet at home, going just 3-7. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 13-9 on the run line. Their average run margin in their wins is +3.8, while their average run margin in their losses is -3.6.</p><p>When the Angels play at home, the over/under line is typically set at 8.5 runs. This season, their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game, and their over/under record is 13-12. Overall, 38.5% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, and in those games, the over/under record is 9-4.</p><p>José Soriano is getting the start for the Angels today as they take on the Twins at home. So far this season, he has gone 6 innings in both of his starts, striking out 7 in his first start and 6 in his last outing. Soriano has taken the loss in both of his starts this year, but he has been able to keep the ball in the park, not allowing a home run yet.</p><p>Heading into today's game, Taylor Ward is batting .269 for the Angels and is 2nd on the team with seven homers. He also leads the team with 23 RBIs. However, he has gone just 7/37 in his last 10 games. Mike Trout is batting just .230 this season, but his 10 homers are the most on the team and 4th in the league. Trout has also gone deep three times in his last 10 games.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Jo Adell is batting .350, going 7/20, with one homer and three RBIs. Overall, Adell is hitting just .222 this season. Zach Neto comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak and has gone 11/33 in his last 10 games.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 4/27/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Lightning and Sabres face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are hosting the game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Lightning are favored in this Atlantic division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>The Lightning enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Lightning Make it Happen in Buffalo?</h3><p><p>Heading into today's game, the Lightning sit 7th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division with a record of 23-17-5. Over their last ten games, Tampa Bay has gone 6-4 and they come in having won four straight games. On the road this season, the Lightning are 8-12-2 and have been favored in 24 of their 45 games.</p>

<p>For the year, the Lightning have been favored in five straight games and have gone 15-8-1 as the favorite. In the Eastern Conference, they have gone 9-11 and have a goal differential of -4. Over their last three games, Tampa Bay has gone 3-0.</p></p><p>On the season, Tampa Bay has an average scoring differential of .0 goals per game. So far, the team has played 45 games where they were listed as the favorite, and their puck line record in those games is 9-15. Across their last ten games, the Lightning's puck line record is 5-5.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, Tampa Bay has a puck line record of 8-14, and their average scoring margin away from home is -1.0 goals per game. So far, the team has 16 losses by more than one goal.</p> <p>This season, Tampa Bay's games have an average of 6.8 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.5. The Lightning come in with an over/under performance of 20-21-4.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Lightning offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Tampa Bay posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Lightning are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 5th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. Coming into the game, the Lightning have a 15-11 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 8-5.</p><p>The leading scorer for Tampa Bay's offense is Nikita Kucherov. Coming into the game he has 28 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 47 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Sabres head into the game ranked 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.1 shots per game against Buffalo. So far, they are 10th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy gets the start and has made 22 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-9, and his save percentage is 0.689%.</p><h3>Will the Sabres Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p><p>Buffalo is 20-21-4 overall, and they are 14th in the Eastern Conference standings. In the Atlantic Division, they are 7th with a record of 7-6. Over their last ten games, the Sabres are 6-4, and they have won two straight games. At home this season, Buffalo is 11-11-1, and they have won their last two games at home. As the underdog, the Sabres are 10-15-3 this year.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, Buffalo is 3-2, and they have won three straight games as the favorite. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Sabres are 13-17 this season. This year, Buffalo has been the underdog in 28 of their 45 games.</p></p><p>Buffalo comes into the game with a puck line record of 24-21 and an average scoring margin of -.2 goals per game. So far, they have had 15 wins by multiple goals and have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten home games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Sabres have a puck line mark of 18-10, and their average scoring differential as the underdog is -.5 goals per game. In their last three games, Buffalo has gone 3-0 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Buffalo's games have an average of 6.1 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.5. The Sabres come in with an over/under performance of 19-25-1.</p><p>Across the Lightning last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Sabres are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 19th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Sabres offense is 27th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 20th in the NHL.</p><p>Buffalo's leading goal scorer is Jeff Skinner. So far this season, he has 17 goals, placing him 41st in the NHL. Skinner also comes into the game with 16 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Sabres are currently 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.1 shots per game against Buffalo. They also are 10th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Tampa Bay, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 20 games in this season. His current record is 11-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.699%.</p>

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