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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hilltoppers versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, LA. The odds for this Conference USA conference game currently have Louisiana Tech as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas Assembly Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Western Kentucky as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Kentucky fell to 9-7 on the season after a 71-57 road loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday. The Hilltoppers entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Despite leading 28-27 at halftime, Western Kentucky struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 128 fell well short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>Western Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, finishing with 57 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they managed only 9 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Don McHenry led the team with 16 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 12.5% from three. Essam Mostafa contributed 11 points and dominated the boards with 18 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>Western Kentucky's defense gave up 71 points in their previous game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 7 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 33%. Western Kentucky also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 60%. The Hilltoppers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs dropped to 10-6 on the season after a 78-76 road loss to Kennesaw State on Saturday. Louisiana Tech entered the game as -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, the Bulldogs scored 46 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45 points. The total points for the game ended at 154, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Louisiana Tech put up 76 points, shooting 41.9% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 20 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they made 16 of 22 free throws, good for 72.7%.</p> <p>The Bulldogs grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Simeon Cottle led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. Daniel Batcho added 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Braedan Lue contributed 19 points.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's defense struggled, giving up 78 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they hit 17 shots, and Louisiana Tech also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Wild and Blues. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on BSMW, and it's hosted by the Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The Wild come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Blues.</li><li>We like the Blues on the moneyline (+105)</li><li>The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Minnesota Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p><p>On the year, Minnesota has gone 28-26-6 and are 12th in the Western Conference. In their division, the Wild are 6th with a record of 5-10. On the road, Minnesota is 14-14-2.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Wild have gone 6-4 and are currently on a two-game losing streak. As the favorite this season, Minnesota is 16-6-3, and they have been favored in 25 of their 60 games.</p></p><p>On the road this year, Minnesota has gone 17-13 vs. the puck line, and they have 19 wins by multiple goals. Overall, the Wild have 32 wins against the puck line, and their average scoring margin is -.2 goals per game.</p>

<p>Minnesota's puck line record as the favorite is just 10-15, and they have gone 7-3 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. In their last three road games, the Wild have gone 2-1 against the puck line.</p> <p>The average goal total for Minnesota's games is sitting at 6.5. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Wild come in with an over/under record of 29-27-4.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Minnesota has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Wild have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 19th in the league. The Wild went 15-12 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 13-14.</p><p>The leading scorer for Minnesota's offense is Joel Eriksson Ek. Coming into the game he has 28 goals, ranking 21st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Eriksson Ek has 26 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues are currently 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.9 shots per game against St. Louis. They also are 12th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has started 24 games this season. His current record stands at 12-10, and his save percentage is 0.654%.</p><h3>Can the Blues Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Blues have gone 17-11-1 and have been the underdog in 44 of their 60 games. St. Louis is currently in 10th place in the Western Conference with a record of 30-27-3. In their last ten games, the Blues have gone just 4-6.</p>

<p>In games against other Western Conference teams, the Blues have gone 17-17 on the year. St. Louis has been the underdog in four of their last five games and in 23 of their last 44 games overall. So far this year, the Blues have been the underdog in 74% of their games.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Blues have gone 18-11 against the puck line, and they have an average scoring margin of +.2 goals per game. So far, St. Louis has been the underdog in 44 of their games, and they have gone 27-17 against the puck line as the underdog. Overall, they have 12 wins by one goal and 18 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Against Central Division teams, the Blues have gone 33-26 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin is -.2 goals per game. In their last ten home games, St. Louis has gone 6-4 against the puck line, and their puck line record at home this season is 18-11.</p> <p>This season, St. Louis' games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.3. The Blues come in with an over/under performance of 25-29-5.</p><p>The Wild are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Blues are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 25th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. The Blues went 11-9 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 18-15.</p><p>St. Louis' leading scorer is Pavel Buchnevich. So far, he has 24 goals which is 33rd in the NHL. Buchnevich also comes into the game with 24 assists.</p><p>St. Louis defense takes on the Wild ranked 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 31.9 shots per game against St. Louis. They also are 12th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington comes into the game having made 40 starts this season. So far, his record is 20-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.944%.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-341) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (+275) in a non-conference matchup. The Magic (-8.5) are currently on a four-game losing streak and sit 8th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers (+8.5) have won two straight and are 13th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-114 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Win on the Road?</h3><p>Portland improved to 15-28 on the season with a 116-107 win over the Heat on Tuesday. The Blazers, who were +9 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The combined score of 223 points went over the pre-game total of 218.5.</p> <p>After Miami went on an 11-0 run early, the Blazers responded by outscoring the Heat 27-17 in the 2nd quarter and 36-22 in the 3rd. Portland entered the 4th quarter with a 97-77 lead, and while the Heat outscored them 30-19 in the final frame, the Blazers held on for the win.</p><p>Anfernee Simons hit 6 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 24 points and 4 rebounds in the Trail Blazers' win over the Heat. Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 78.6% from the field. Portland made 15 threes, shooting 34.9% from deep and 49.4% overall.</p> <p>Simons scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and another 7 in the 4th. Ayton contributed 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Jerami Grant added 10 of his 18 points in the 3rd.</p><p>After a rough start defensively, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter, the Trail Blazers tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 17 points. They continued their strong defensive play in the 3rd, holding the Heat to 22 points, before giving up 30 in the 4th. Overall, Portland allowed 107 points on 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Trail Blazers did a solid job defending the three, with Miami hitting 14 threes on 33% shooting. Portland also sent the Heat to the line just 12 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Blazers collected 36 defensive rebounds while giving up 12 offensive boards, and they added 3 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Orlando Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Magic's season record dropped to 23-22 after a 109-93 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday. Orlando, who were -1 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 202, falling short of the 212.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando started strong, going on a 10-0 run and winning the 1st quarter 37-24. However, they struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 13 points, and were outscored 40-20 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 85-70 and couldn't mount a comeback.</p><p>In their 109-93 loss to the Raptors, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 41.2% from the field and hitting 29% from three-point range, making only 9 threes. Paolo Banchero led the way with 26 points and 12 rebounds, connecting on 42.9% of his threes and shooting 52.6% overall.</p> <p>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 20 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Anthony Black contributed 17 points, despite shooting 35.3%. Both Caldwell-Pope and Black scored 9 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, the Magic couldn't overcome a rough 3rd quarter, where they allowed 40 points in a 109-93 loss to the Raptors. Orlando gave up 13 three-pointers, with Toronto shooting 54% from deep.</p> <p>The Magic sent the Raptors to the line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Orlando finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Betting on today's Gamecocks and Miners game? Catch the action at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX, as the Miners hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. This Conference USA conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and UTEP is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Jacksonville State.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Don Haskins Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Miners.</li><li>Not only will UTEP pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jacksonville State Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Gamecocks improved to 8-7 this season with a 70-62 win over Sam Houston on Saturday. Playing at home, Jacksonville State entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Jacksonville State trailed 32-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Sam Houston 44-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Jacksonville State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they hit 77.3% of their free throws, going 17-for-22 from the line. The Gamecocks grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists.</p> <p>Jaron Pierre Jr. and Josiah Hammons each scored 20 points, with Hammons hitting 6 of 9 threes at a 66.7% rate. Pierre struggled, shooting 28.6% overall and missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Quel'Ron House added 19 points, connecting on 66.7% of his threes, while Lamar Wilkerson shot just 26.3% from the field and 18.2% from deep.</p><p>Jacksonville State's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field with 24 made baskets on 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Gamecocks gave up 19 two-point field goals on 40 tries, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Jacksonville State limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 shots for a 77% free-throw percentage. The Gamecocks allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Miners Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>UTEP improved to 11-4 on the season with an 81-73 win over FIU on Saturday, January 18th. The Miners, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>UTEP led 44-36 at halftime and matched FIU’s 37 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 154 went over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>UTEP's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 53.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.5%, thanks to hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc (10/23) and 62.1% on two-point attempts (18/29). The Miners also connected on 78.9% of their free throws, going 15/19 from the line.</p> <p>Otis Frazier III led the way with 22 points, shooting 8/10 overall and 3/4 from three-point range. Ahamad Bynum added 18 points, hitting 4/9 from deep, while Jonathan Aybar contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds. Kole Williams was perfect from the field, going 5/5, including 1/1 from three, and Kevin Kalu also shot 80%, making 4 of his 5 attempts.</p><p>UTEP's defense gave up 73 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field on 27/58 shooting. They were especially effective inside, hitting 56% of their two-point attempts, going 23/41.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UTEP held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went just 4/17 from three. The Miners sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 75%. UTEP also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs UTEP Miners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Lancers game? Catch the action at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and California Baptist is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Utah Valley.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Baptist Lancers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will California Baptist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Utah Valley Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley improved to 11-6 on the season with a 96-80 win over Utah Tech on Saturday. The Wolverines, who were favored by 13.5 points, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 42-40 at halftime, Utah Valley turned things around in the second half, outscoring Utah Tech 56-38. The game’s total points of 176 exceeded the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points while shooting 55.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, with strong performances both inside and outside the arc. They connected on 61.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 42.1% from three-point range, making 8 of 19 shots from deep.</p> <p>The Wolverines also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 77.4% of their attempts (24/31), and they dominated the glass with 15 offensive rebounds. Their ball movement was a key factor, as they dished out 25 assists in the game. Tanner Toolson and Noa Gonsalves led the way with 18 points each, while Beon Riley added 16 points, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 55% from the field. The Wolverines had a tough time defending inside, as their opponent hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 24/39.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Valley's defense allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 77% rate. The Wolverines also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Lancers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lancers evened their record at 9-9 with a 60-54 road win over Abilene Christian on Saturday. Favored by 1 point going into the game, California Baptist not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 28-24 at halftime, the Lancers turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wildcats 36-26. The game’s total points of 114 fell well short of the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>California Baptist struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 60 points with a field goal percentage of 40.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, and they hit only 4 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 23.5% from three-point range. The Lancers did manage to connect on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 17 points, despite shooting just 31.2% overall and 16.7% from three. Adam Moussa contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, adding 4 assists as well. The Lancers finished with only 5 assists as a team, while grabbing 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>California Baptist put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 36% shooting on 41 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, California Baptist's defense was equally stingy, allowing only 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 12 for 57%.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs California Baptist Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Friday's matchup between the Marlins and Nationals gets started at 6:45 PM ET from Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The money line odds have the Nationals at -148 compared to the Marlins at +125. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Edward Cabrera is starting for the Marlins, and he is facing off against DJ Herz. Miami is 55-92 this season, while the Nationals are 65-81. Washington is favored, and a win would move them into 4th place in the NL East. MASN will carry this game on TV.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline -148</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 6:45 ET on Friday, September 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Nationals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins 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>Miami picked up a 6-3 road win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. The Marlins had a big 8th inning, scoring three runs to break a 3-3 tie. As for the Nationals, they scored all three of their runs in the 1st inning but couldn't get anything else across.</p>

<p>Darren McCaughan got the start for the Marlins, going just five innings while giving up three runs and striking out one. Anthony Bender got the win out of the bullpen, and Jesus Tinoco got the save. Mitchell Parker put together a good outing for the Nationals, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up no runs on three hits.</p>

<p>Jake Burger was the Marlins' top hitter, going 3/4 with two RBIs. Xavier Edwards also had a two-hit game and scored a run for Miami's offense.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 5th in the NL East with a record of 55-92, putting them 33.5 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. The Marlins have gone just 17-29 in divisional games this year. So far, they have gone 28-47 at home compared to 27-45 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Marlins have really struggled as the favorite, going just 4-14 this year. As the underdog, they are 51-78. Miami's overall series record is 11-26-9, and they are currently winning their series vs. the Nationals.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line on the Marlins, it's best to take them as the underdog. They are 67-62 against the run line in those games, compared to just 2-16 when they are the favorite. Their overall run line record is 69-78, but they have been slightly better on the road, going 37-35. Their average run margin is -1.3 runs per game, and they have been outscored by 1.0 runs per game on the road and 1.7 runs per game at home.</p><p>The Miami Marlins have played in 79 games with over/under lines set at 8 runs this season, going 17-11-2 in those contests. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game, and they have an over/under record of 79-63 overall. The Marlins are on the road against the Washington Nationals today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs.</p><p>Miami is sending right-hander Edward Cabrera to the mound today vs. the Nationals. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 4.88. Cabrera's WHIP for the season is 1.40, and opponents are batting .223 this year. In his 17 starts, Cabrera has turned in four quality starts. The most recent of those came on September 8th, when he pitched seven scoreless innings vs. the Phillies. In that outing, he gave up just three hits and one walk. Cabrera has won two straight starts. Before that, he had lost three straight.</p><p>The Marlins offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.8 runs per game (29th). They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Overall, they are 24th in home runs and have a collective batting average of .241. Miami's team on-base percentage of .297 is 23rd in the league.</p>

<p>Jake Burger has been the Marlins' top power threat this season, as his 25 home runs is 15th in the league. Burger is also 1st on the team with 61 RBIs. However, he is batting just .244. Jesus Sanchez is also near the top of the team's home run and RBI leaderboards, batting .246 with 17 homers and 59 RBIs. Otto Lopez has been hot of late, batting .344 over his last eight games.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 65-81 overall this season, and they are 4th in the NL East, 23 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they have gone 20-23 in divisional games. The Nationals will take on the Marlins today, and they are 33.5 games behind the Marlins for 3rd place in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 33-39 this year compared to a 32-42 mark on the road. As the favorite, the Nationals are 12-13 this year, and they are 53-68 as the underdog. Washington's overall series record is 17-23-6, and they are losing the series vs. the Marlins 0-1.</p><p>Washington has been a strong bet against the run line this season, as they have covered in 81 of their 146 games. They have been especially good on the road, going 43-31 against the run line. They have been a good bet when they are the underdog, going 70-51 against the run line. They have a run differential of -0.6 runs per game this season.</p><p>The Washington Nationals have an over/under record of 70-70 this season, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 10-9-1. Overall, 67.8% of their games have had lines set higher than 8 runs, while 18.5% have been set lower.</p><p>Washington is sending DJ Herz to the mound today vs. the Marlins, and he comes into the game with a record of 3-7 and an ERA of 3.82. Herz has made 16 starts this year and has pitched well at home, coming in with a record of 2-5 and an ERA of 4.43. In his last outing, Herz picked up the win, going five innings and not giving up a run vs. the Pirates. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Opponents are batting .214 off Herz this season.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Nationals are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. This includes averaging 4.3 runs per game on the road and 4.1 runs per game at home. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 12th in the league, and have been very good at avoiding strikeouts, as they are 5th in the league in this category. Washington's offense is led by CJ Abrams, who has 20 homers this season and is batting .239.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Abrams has gone 5/19 with two homers and four runs scored. Luis Garcia Jr. is batting .281 this season and has 15 homers, which is the 2nd most on the team. He is also 2nd on the Nationals with 63 RBIs.</p>

Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction 9/13/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Tribe. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Tribe at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and William & Mary is favored by -7 to win at home against Hampton.</p><h3>HAMPTON PIRATES VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: William & Mary Tribe -7</p><p>This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 5:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tribe.</li><li>Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Hampton Shock Everyone at Kaplan Arena?</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Pirates improved to 7-9 on the season with a narrow 74-73 win over North Carolina A&T on Monday. Hampton, who were -2.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just over the O/U line of 146.</p> <p>Hampton led 39-29 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 35. Despite the win, their defense will need to tighten up moving forward.</p><p>Hampton's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They connected on 29.2% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 24 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%.</p> <p>Landon Glasper led the way with 21 points, knocking down 5 of 11 threes. Ryan Forrest added 20 points on 8 of 15 shooting, while Noah Farrakhan contributed 17 points and 6 assists, despite struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 7.</p><p>Hampton's defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 24 of 54 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team made 16 of 31 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hampton's defense saw their opponents connect on 8 of 23 shots, good for 34%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, a 77% success rate. Hampton allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored William & Mary?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>William & Mary fell to 9-8 on the season after an 85-74 road loss to UNCW on Monday. Entering the game as +7 point underdogs, the Tribe not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 43-37 at halftime, William & Mary couldn’t close the gap, as both teams scored over 40 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>William & Mary put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks in part to hitting 13 of 33 from beyond the arc, good for 39.4%. They also connected on 13 of 20 free throws, shooting 65% from the line.</p> <p>Bo Montgomery led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8 of 14 overall. Donovan Newby and Gabe Dorsey each added 18 points, with Newby hitting 3 of 6 from deep and Dorsey going 3 of 8. Khamari McGriff was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots, while Kyle Pulliam contributed 12 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts (24/40).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, William & Mary held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 78% rate. The Tribe also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Hampton Pirates vs William & Mary Tribe NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>The MLB betting action goes on with an eight-game Thursday card, including the opener of a five-game AL East series at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, so we bring you the best Rays vs. Blue Jays betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Tampa Bay meets Toronto for the first time since mid-May when the Rays beat the Jays 2-1 in a three-game series at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida. The Rays have won 12 of their previous 19 encounters with the Blue Jays.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Rays’ iffy form continues&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a 5-3 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon. They dropped a two-game interleague series, as the Rays suffered a 5-3 loss to the Brewers this past Tuesday, too.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Tampa Bay fell to 40-34 on the season. The Rays have won only five of their previous 16 games overall, so they were sitting at the fourth spot in the AL East on Wednesday night while holding the bottom wild card in the American League.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jeffrey Springs will get the starting call Thursday and meet the Blue Jays for the second time this season. Back on May 15, Springs tossed 4.2 shutout innings in a 3-0 victory against Toronto, allowing four hits and striking out two. The 29-year-old left-hander is 3-2 with a sharp 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in ten starts and eight relief appearances (60 innings) in 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Blue Jays continue their eight-game homestand&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Wednesday night’s games have been excluded from the analysis, and the 42-32 Toronto Blue Jays were looking to sweep a three-game home set against the Boston Red Sox. After a 7-2 victory in Monday’s opener, the Blue Jays outlasted the Sawx 6-5 in the middle game this past Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Jays have gone just 6-7 in their previous 13 games overall. Their pitching staff has compiled an awful 6.04 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and .297 opposing batting average in that span, while Toronto’s offense has scored 73 runs on a solid .255/.318/.459 triple-slash.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Yusei Kikuchi will take the hill Thursday, and the 31-year-old left-hander has been a disaster in his first season with the Blue Jays. Kikuchi is 2-4 with a pedestrian 5.08 ERA, 5.85 FIP, and 1.58 WHIP in 14 starts (56.2 innings) in 2022. He’s 0-3 with a horrible 9.39 ERA and 10.64 FIP through five starts in June.&nbsp;</p>



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



<p><strong>Tampa Bay:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-11 in the last 17 games overall&nbsp;</li><li>1-5 in the last six games on the road&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Toronto:</strong></p>



<ul><li>14-8 in the last 22 games at home&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>I’m expecting the Blue Jays’ offense to make the difference. Toronto’s lineup is full of dangerous right-handed batters and holds a 122 OPS+ against the left-handed pitchers in 2022. The current Blue Jays have a .886 OPS in 49 at-bats against Jeffrey Springs. They’ll have to perform at a high level because Yusei Kikuchi seems helpless on the mound.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Pitching has been a huge problem for the Blue Jays all season. It’s a different story on the other side, as Tampa Bay has struggled mightily at the plate. The Rays have slashed only .240/.305/.363 in their last 13 games overall. They own the seventh-lowest scoring offense in the majors, averaging 4.04 runs per game.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Toronto Blue Jays&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>We should see a high-scoring affair at the start of a five-game series between Tampa Bay and Toronto. Jeffrey Springs will have a mountain to climb against the Jays’ lineup, while the Rays have a terrific chance to get things going at the dish. Yusei Kikuchi has allowed 19 runs across 15.1 innings of work in June, and the current Rays own a .780 OPS in 28 at-bats against him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>I’m going with the over even though the under is 10-2-2 in the previous 14 meetings between the Rays and Blue Jays.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over&nbsp;</strong></p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Odds, Pick, Prediction 6/30/22

<p>Looking at the point spread, the Lions are -7 point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 51 points. The Lions are -330 on the money line as they look for their first win of the season. The Buccaneers and Lions will kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 15th at Ford Field in Detroit. This week two matchup is being televised on FOX.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Lions -7</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 29 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Buccaneers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Buccaneers took a 6-0 lead over the Commanders with a 56-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin early in their recent game. Tampa Bay went on to win 37-20, covering the spread as -4 point favorites and surpassing the over/under line of 42.5 by themselves, with a combined score of 57. Baker Mayfield's 17-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans put them up 13-0 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p></p><p>After a Washington touchdown, Tampa Bay added a late 2nd quarter field goal and further extended their lead in the 3rd quarter with a touchdown from Mayfield to Chris Godwin. The Buccaneers also scored twice in the 4th quarter, with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jalen McMillan and a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Jayden Daniels.</p><p>In their 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders, the Buccaneers' offense put up 22 first downs and 280 yards through the air on 30 passing attempts. Baker Mayfield had a big game, completing 24 of 30 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns. He didn't throw any interceptions and finished with a passer rating of 146.<p></p>Tampa Bay's running game saw Bucky Irving lead the team with 62 yards on just nine carries, including a 31-yard run. The Buccaneers rushed for a total of 112 yards. Mayfield's favorite target was Chris Godwin, who caught eight passes for 83 yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers also had a good day on third down, converting 69.2% of their chances.</p><p>In their 37-20 win over the Commanders, the Buccaneers' defense allowed just 161 passing yards on 17 completions. Washington managed only a 25% third-down conversion rate. However, Tampa Bay did give up 138 rushing yards on 30 attempts, with the Commanders averaging 4.6 yards per attempt on the ground. The Bucs' defense also came away with two sacks in the game, while Washington had five more tackles for loss than Tampa Bay.<p></p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Lions' most recent game was a 26-20 overtime win over the Rams, despite being down 3-0 after the 1st quarter. Detroit took a 10-3 lead into halftime with a touchdown from Jahmyr Gibbs and a late 48-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Jameson Williams. The Rams fought back to tie the game at 20 in the 4th quarter, but the Lions outscored them 6-0 in overtime. Detroit also added a 33-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Sam LaPorta in the 4th quarter.<p></p>The Lions' win was capped off by two overtime rushing touchdowns from David Montgomery. Heading into the game, the Lions were 5.5-point favorites, and the combined 46 points fell short of the over/under line of 53.5 points. Detroit's record is now 1-0.</p><p>Despite throwing for only 200 yards, the Lions managed to pull out a 26-20 overtime win over the Rams in their most recent game. Detroit's offense gained 387 yards, with a good balance in the running game, finishing with 163 yards on 31 attempts. Jared Goff completed 18 of 28 passes for 217 yards, including one touchdown and one interception.</p><p></p><p>David Montgomery led the team in rushing with 91 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt and finding the endzone once. Jameson Williams was the top receiver, with 121 yards and a touchdown, including a long reception of 52 yards. The Lions finished the game with 21 first downs and a 46.2% conversion rate on third down.</p><p>In their 26-20 overtime win over the Rams, the Lions' defense gave up 304 passing yards on 34 completions. Despite this, they still managed to come out on top. The Lions' defense also forced one interception and limited the Rams to a 41.7% conversion rate on third down. Overall, they allowed 387 total yards, with 83 rushing yards on 23 attempts. The Lions' defense also recorded two sacks and had a good number of QB hits and tackles for loss.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

<p>The Seahawks and Cougars are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Cougars will host the game at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The odds for this Coastal Athletic Association conference game currently have Charleston as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>UNCW SEAHAWKS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Seahawks Stand a Chance in Charleston?</h3><p>UNCW improved to 12-5 on the season with an 85-74 win over William & Mary on Monday. Playing at home, the Seahawks entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>UNCW led 43-37 at halftime and maintained their edge in the second half, outscoring the Tribe 42-37. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the over/under line of 154.5.</p><p>In their last game, the UNCW Seahawks put up 85 points, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They were strong inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 16 threes (25%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Seahawks connected on 25 of 32 attempts, good for 78.1%. Bo Montgomery led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, while Donovan Newby and Gabe Dorsey each added 18 points, with Newby hitting 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Despite UNCW's defensive struggles, they allowed 74 points on 50% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 28 of 56 attempts. The Seahawks gave up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponent connected on 24 of 40 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNCW held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws for a 78% success rate. The Seahawks also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cougars Win at TD Arena?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston improved to 14-4 on the season with a narrow 87-85 win over Northeastern on Saturday. Despite being -6.5 favorites, the Cougars didn’t cover the spread, but they got the win at home.</p> 

<p>Charleston led 45-43 at halftime and matched Northeastern’s 42 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 87 points with a field goal percentage of 51.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in part to their 52.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 21 threes.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez was the star, knocking down 8 of 9 threes and finishing with 32 points and 4 assists. Ante Brzovic was also efficient, scoring 24 points on 10 of 13 shooting, while Rashad King contributed 22 points and 7 assists.</p><p>Charleston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed 31 made field goals on 60 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of their 39 two-point shots, also at a 51% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's defense allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14, shooting 66%. The Cougars limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p>

UNCW Seahawks vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>At 9:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings will travel to take on the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. The Kings are currently 7.5-point underdogs and +249 on the moneyline. Sacramento is 23-20 on the season and has won three straight games. The Nuggets are 27-16 and have also won three straight. Denver is favored by 7.5 and -307 on the moneyline.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is currently set at 240.5 points.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-131 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kings Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 23-20 on the season with a 123-117 win over the Warriors on Wednesday. Sacramento was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by six. The game’s total of 240 points went over the 231.5-point line.</p> <p>After falling behind 65-48 at halftime, the Kings turned things around with a 37-20 third quarter. They went on a 14-0 run, taking the score from 85-76 to 90-85, and outscored the Warriors 38-32 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>DeMar DeRozan's 32 points and 57.1% shooting led the Kings to a win over the Warriors, with DeRozan hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Domantas Sabonis added 26 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 66.7% and also making 2 threes at 50%. Malik Monk contributed 20 points, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 28.6% of his threes.</p> <p>The Kings shot 50.6% from the field and 36.7% from three, making 11 threes overall. DeRozan scored 19 points in the 3rd quarter, while Monk and De'Aaron Fox added 9 and 8 points respectively in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 41 points, the Kings' defense tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 117 points on 46% shooting from the Warriors.</p> <p>Sacramento struggled to defend the three, with Golden State hitting 22 threes at a 45% clip. The Kings sent the Warriors to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Kings recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will Denver Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a dominant 144-109 win over the 76ers on Tuesday, the Nuggets improved to 27-16 on the season. Playing at home, Denver entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 253, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 233.</p> <p>Denver took control early, leading 35-27 after the 1st quarter and 42-40 in the 2nd. They pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 40-27, and finished strong by holding Philadelphia to just 15 points in the 4th. A key 12-0 run extended their lead from 124-104 to 136-104.</p><p>The Nuggets put up 144 points in their win over the 76ers, shooting 61.2% from the field and hitting 16 threes at a 51.6% clip. Nikola Jokic led the way with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Julian Strawther added 23 points, including 14 in the 2nd quarter, and Christian Braun contributed 20 points, scoring 8 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 40 points, the Nuggets tightened up defensively in the 4th, giving up just 15 points to secure a 144-109 win over the 76ers. Overall, Denver held Philadelphia to 109 points on 45% shooting.</p> <p>The Nuggets sent the 76ers to the line only 8 times, where they made 6 free throws. Denver also grabbed 37 defensive rebounds while giving up 8 offensive boards. They added 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>The Sabres and Kings are set to face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kings to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Buffalo Win on the Road?</h3><p>Buffalo fell to 8-9-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres, as underdogs on the puck line, took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored Buffalo’s only goal at 11:39 in the first period. The Sabres had 32 shots on goal but failed to score again. Defensively, they allowed 23 shots, with both goals coming from Dylan Larkin in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo’s offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded effort. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 13 giveaways.</p> <p>After Tuch's goal at 8:21 in the first period, the Sabres were held scoreless for the remainder of the game. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both in the second period, after taking a 1-0 lead. Both goals came on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will the Kings Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 10-6-3 this season. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.</p> 

<p>The Kings were favored with the puck line at -1.5 goals, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined score of 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper posted a save percentage of 85.7% on 21 shots from the Blackhawks, and the Kings' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Flames being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES 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 23rd.</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 Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Calgary Possible for the Sabres?</h3><p>Buffalo's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings dropped them to 18-24-5 for the season. The Sabres held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Their lone goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored short-handed in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch netted his fifth goal of the season, scoring shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net again.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Tuch led the team with 5 shots on goal.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Does Calgary Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers moved them to 22-16-7 for the season. The Flames, who were underdogs on the puck line, saw the total set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short of the line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied the game with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Anthony Mantha scored his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal in the third.</p> <p>Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist. Kevin Bahl was credited with his fifth assist on Sharangovich’s goal. The Flames were hampered by 22 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to the Oilers, including the game-winner at 9:50 in the 3rd period and an empty-netter with just three seconds left. Goalie Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense added 15 blocks and 13 hits. The Flames also took 6 penalty minutes, one of which led to a power-play goal for the Oilers.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Betting on today's Golden Knights and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights come into this Western conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blues winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blues on the moneyline (+126)</li><li>The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is It the Golden Knights Game to Lose on the Road?</h3><p>Vegas improved to 29-14-4 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.</p> 

<p>Trailing 2-0, Vegas rallied with four different players scoring. Brett Howden netted the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime. Pavel Dorofeyev started the comeback with a goal at 15:06 in the second period.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden's 6th goal of the season came 2:15 into overtime, while William Karlsson netted his 2nd goal of the year in the 3rd period. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights with his 7th goal, and Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal of the season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the year. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways and were held scoreless in the 1st period before finding the net twice in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their previous game, one at 8:00 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, making the score 3-3. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%, while the defense added 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blues Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Blues improved to 23-21-4 with a 4-2 road win over the Maple Leafs. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total line of 6 goals resulted in a push.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Colton Parayko led the way with two goals, including the equalizer in the second period.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, bringing his season total to three. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the year, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left. Ryan Suter contributed two assists, giving him three for the season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues netted three goals in the second, including Parayko’s second goal and Jordan Kyrou’s third of the season. They took 24 shots on goal but had 14 giveaways.</p><p>St. Louis allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but their defense held strong otherwise, leading to a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Blues' defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Ducks.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+122)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Pittsburgh Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Pittsburgh moved closer to the .500 mark with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, bringing their record to 20-21-8. The Penguins entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that number.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Pittsburgh’s defense held Montreal scoreless until the third period, when the Canadiens cut the lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s goal put the game away.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, his fourth and fifth of the season. He capitalized on two of his three shots on goal, including a power-play goal in the second period. Blake Lizotte added his second goal of the season, scoring on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways. They scored once in each period, with their first goal coming at 4:03 in the first period.</p><p>On defense, the Penguins will look to carry over their strong performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. The defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Ducks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Ducks fell to 18-23-6 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the second before finally getting on the board in the third. Brock McGinn scored for the Ducks at 10:16 in the third period, and Mason McTavish added another with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim put 39 shots on goal but came away with only two scores in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his 2nd goal of the season, while Mason McTavish followed suit with his 2nd, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the 3rd period. Ryan Strome picked up his 4th assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his 5th assist on McTavish’s late power-play goal. Anaheim also recorded 16 giveaways.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals, including two on the power play. They also allowed a late goal in the third period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Bulldogs face off at 10:00 ET on MWN. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. Utah State come into this Mountain West conference matchup as the -11.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Fresno State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Fresno Possible for the Aggies?</h3><p>Utah State has been dominant at home, going 12-1 on the year compared to 8-3 on the road. They have won their last two games at home, and their average scoring margin at home is +12.8 compared to +3.9 on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, the Aggies have gone 22-5 this season, including a 10-3 mark in Mountain West play. They are 19-1 when favored, and they are favored by 11.5 points today. Their average scoring margin this year is +9.1.</p><p>Utah State has an ATS record of 14-9-1 this season, including a mark of 5-5-1 on the road. As the favorite, the Aggies are 13-6-1 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 2-0-1 in their last three games as the favorite. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Utah State has a record of 7-2-1.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Utah State games is 13-11, and today's over/under line of 144.5 is similar to the season-long average OU line in their games (144.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, which is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (144.9). Overall, their last three games have an over/under record of 1-2.</p><p>The Utah State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. San Diego State. Overall their field goal percentage was 49% while connecting on 7 threes. Offensively, the Aggies hold a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, placing them 30th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 268th in terms of percentage and 302nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Aggies' defense is positioned 105th in the country, permitting 69.3 points per game. Utah State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the San Diego State offense to knock down 49% of their shots on their way to putting up 63 points.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Fresno State has been the favorite in 10 of its 27 games this season, going 8-2 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin at home is -2.7 points per game.</p>

<p>The Bulldogs are coming off a 73-41 loss to San Diego State, and they have lost three straight games at home. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Fresno State has gone just 5-11 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 7-9 this year and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bulldogs are 5-5.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Fresno State games is 15-11. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games of 138. This year, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 133 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Fresno State offense put up 41 points against San Diego State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 24.6% and made 5 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Isaiah Hill who comes into today's matchup averaging 12.2. Xavier Dusell also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.3.</p><p>On defense, Fresno State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.7 points per game. In today's game, the Fresno State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 73 points.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24

<p>Betting on today's Hockey Club and Wild game? Catch the action at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN, as the Wild hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Central division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Wild are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Wild should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>The Wild should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Utah?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 20-19-7 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. As underdogs on the puck line, Utah failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Utah led 2-0 before giving up four straight goals. Logan Cooley scored first for Utah at 11:52 in the first period.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club found the net three times in their latest game against Vegas, with Alexander Kerfoot scoring his second goal of the season at 13:10 in the third period to tie the game at 3-3. Ian Cole, who scored his first goal of the season, added to the tally at 12:00 in the second period. Logan Cooley, who now has two goals this season, opened the scoring at 8:08 in the first period.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his total to two for the season. The team registered 19 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the first goal at 15:06 in the 2nd period, and they allowed another with just one second left in the period. After tying the game at 3-3 in the 3rd, they gave up the game-winner 2:15 into overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, posting an 88.6% save percentage. Utah's defense also had 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Can the Wild Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 28-15-4 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, but failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>In their 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild took 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Ryan Hartman scored his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth, securing the game-winner in overtime.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. The Wild had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson had a strong outing, making 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. Minnesota's defense also contributed 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they conceded came on a power play late in the first period.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Bobcats and Ragin' Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin' Cajuns hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. Texas State is favored by -5.5 in this Sun Belt conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 4:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bobcats Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Texas State improved to 9-8 on the season with an 85-82 win over Southern Miss on Saturday. The Bobcats were favored by nine points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>After trailing 39-38 at halftime, Texas State matched Southern Miss with 38 points in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Texas State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They hit 47.1% from beyond the arc, knocking down 8 of 17 attempts, and finished 23 of 31 from the free-throw line, good for 74.2%.</p> <p>Tylan Pope led the way with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Coleton Benson added 23 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three. Denijay Harris contributed 18 points and 14 boards, and the Bobcats dished out 19 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Texas State's defensive efforts, they allowed 82 points in this game. The opposing team shot 39% from the field, making 27 of their 68 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team hit 8 of 17 threes, shooting 47%. They also went 23/31 from the free-throw line, hitting 74% of their foul shots.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Louisiana-Lafayette?</h3><h3>Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Louisiana-Lafayette improved to 5-13 on the season with a 65-60 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. The Ragin' Cajuns were -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Leading 35-28 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s combined 125 points fell short of the 141.5-point O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the Ragin' Cajuns put up 65 points, shooting 41.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 34.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 23, while shooting 46.9% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 11 of 13 for 84.6%.</p> <p>Kentrell Garnett led the way with 18 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Jalen Bolden added 16 points, and Jacob Wilson contributed 15, despite hitting just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc. The team recorded 15 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette's defense held their opponents to just 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 37% (23/61). They limited two-point shooting to 41% (18/43).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 27% (5/18). Louisiana-Lafayette also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws (69%).</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-120) will host the Chicago Bulls (+100) at Chase Center. The Warriors are favored by 1.5 points and are currently on a two-game losing streak. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is set at 231 points.</p>

<p>This game will be televised on NBCS and will be played in San Francisco. The Bulls (19-25) are 10th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. The Warriors (21-22) are 11th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-99 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulls Lock in a Win at San Francisco?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 19-25 on the season with a 112-99 road win over the Clippers on Monday. Chicago, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 211, falling short of the 227.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Clippers in the 2nd quarter, Chicago responded by dominating the 3rd quarter, outscoring L.A. 36-16. They entered the 4th with an 84-66 lead and held on despite the Clippers outscoring them 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>In the Bulls' win over the Clippers, Zach LaVine led the way with 35 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% and shooting 52.4% overall. Josh Giddey and Talen Horton-Tucker each contributed 18 points, with Giddey shooting 77.8% from the field.</p> <p>Chicago made 15 threes, shooting 32.6% from deep and 40.4% overall. LaVine scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, while Horton-Tucker put up 8 points in the final period.</p><p>The Bulls' defense was strong in their win over the Clippers, holding them to 99 points on 39% shooting. Chicago had standout defensive performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 18 and 16 points, respectively.</p> <p>Chicago was particularly effective at defending the three, with the Clippers hitting just 9 threes at a 21% rate. The Bulls also contributed 7 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Golden State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 21-22 on the season after a 123-117 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Golden State entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Golden State took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Sacramento 41-28, but the Kings responded with a 37-20 3rd quarter. After tying the game at 85 going into the 4th, the Kings went on a 14-0 run to take the lead, and the Warriors couldn’t recover.</p><p>In their 123-117 loss to the Kings, the Warriors connected on 22 threes, shooting 45.8% from deep and 46.7% overall. Andrew Wiggins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.</p> <p>Buddy Hield also made 5 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Gui Santos added 16 points, going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Santos scored 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Warriors started strong defensively, giving up just 20 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 37 points in the 3rd and 38 in the 4th, leading to a 123-117 loss to the Kings. Golden State allowed Sacramento to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Warriors held the Kings to 11 made threes on 36% shooting. They also limited Sacramento to just 5 offensive rebounds. Golden State finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>The Lightning and Devils are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Devils being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Lightning winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Lightning on the moneyline (+126)</li><li>The Lightning are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Tampa Bay Stun the Crowd at Prudential Center?</h3><p>The Lightning fell to 22-15-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead early, but their defense faltered, allowing 7 unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 11 goals easily surpassed that mark. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line.</p> <p>Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the game. They were ahead 2-0 in the first period and tied the game at 4-4 in the third before the Jets pulled away. Two of Winnipeg’s goals came with an empty net.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning, 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 scored his 10th, tying the game 4-4 in the third period.</p> <p>The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and notched their final goal at 13:09 in the third period.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning struggled late, giving up four goals in the 3rd period, including two empty-netters, leading to a 7-4 loss. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. Tampa Bay's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 25-16-4. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring took place in the third period, with the Flames finding the net at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal.</p><p>New Jersey's offense struggled in their recent 3-0 loss to the Flames, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to convert any into scores. The Devils also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p> <p>After a scoreless first and second period, New Jersey couldn't find the net in the third either. The Devils were shut out for the first time this season.</p><p>New Jersey's defense held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the 3rd, leading to a 3-0 loss. The first came at 5:34 in the 3rd, followed by another at 14:54, and an empty-netter at 16:45. The Devils' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while their goalie made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

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