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<p>Looking to win big? The Longhorns and Orange face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Texas is the -10.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Syracuse. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Longhorns Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Longhorns cruised to an 89-43 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Playing at home, Texas was a -43 favorite going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 132, falling short of the 141-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Texas led 33-23 at halftime but really turned it on in the 2nd half, scoring 56 points while holding the Delta Devils to just 20 points.</p><p>Texas put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 64.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 71.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 77.4% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-14 (35.7%) from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Longhorns also connected on 72.2% of their free throws, making 26 of 36 attempts. Tre Johnson and Arthur Kaluma each scored 18 points, with Johnson hitting 3-of-5 threes and Kaluma adding 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</p><p>Despite Texas giving up 43 free-throw attempts, their defense couldn't stop the opposition from shooting 64% from the field, including 77% on two-point shots. The Longhorns also allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% success rate.</p> <p>From the line, Texas's opponent shot 72%, making 26 of 36 free throws. The Longhorns gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Syracuse Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Syracuse moved to 2-0 on the season with a 104-95 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Orange were -12.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 199, well over the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Syracuse trailed 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Penguins 42-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Syracuse put up 104 points in their last game, shooting 50.7% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 22 threes (22.7%).</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% overall and 28.6% from three. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force in the paint, going 8 for 10 from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds, along with 7 assists.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws.</p>

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<p>The Panthers and Blackhawks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win in Chicago?</h3><p>Florida improved to 12-6-1 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> <p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 19:00 in the third period securing the win. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 2:32 in the third put the Panthers back in front.</p><p>Carolina’s offense produced 4 goals on 25 shots, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding an empty-netter for his 10th. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period, including Greer’s goal at 17:28.</p> <p>Earlier in the game, Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring with his 3rd goal of the season, while Matthew Tkachuk added a power-play goal, also his 3rd. Carolina recorded 6 assists in the 4-2 win.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Panthers gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period. Goalie Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The defense also recorded 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 6-12-1 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks, underdogs on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago's offense found the net four times against Anaheim, with each goal coming from a different player. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips scored his 1st of the year.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added an assist, now with 4 on the year.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 victory over the Ducks. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. After allowing no goals through the first two periods, they gave up two in the third, including one with just 4 seconds remaining.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Dukes and Flames are set to face off at 11:00 ET on Ball. The Flames will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. James Madison comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison fell 67-63 to Towson on Saturday, November 16th. The Dukes were +2 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>James Madison led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing Towson to score 36. The Dukes will need to address their 2nd half performance moving forward.</p><p>James Madison's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. They did manage to hit 88.9% of their free throws, though they only attempted 9.</p> <p>Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Mark Freeman added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with the opposition shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, James Madison's opponent hit 9 of 21 shots, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. The Dukes gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC fell 83-74 to Northwestern on Tuesday. The Flames were +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UIC scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, the UIC Flames put up 74 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-23 from deep, while hitting 48.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Javon Jackson added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and Jalen Leach contributed 16 points, also hitting 50% from three. Filip Skobalj was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite UIC's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts (20/39).</p> <p>UIC also struggled to defend the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 46% of their threes (7/15). The Flames sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 66% of their free throws (22/33). UIC gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Gamecocks and Pirates face off at 3:30 ET on Ball. The Pirates are hosting the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with East Carolina being favored by -3 over Jacksonville State.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -3</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 3:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Jacksonville State Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Jacksonville State improved to 2-1 on the season with a 71-53 win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday. The Gamecocks were -2.5 point favorites on the road and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 124, which fell under the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Jacksonville State took control early, leading 38-21 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 33 points while allowing 32, maintaining their lead to secure the win.</p><p>Jaron Pierre Jr. led the way for Jacksonville State, scoring 31 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. As a team, the Gamecocks shot 51.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%.</p> <p>They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 6-of-17 from three-point range (35.3%). Jacksonville State also shot 75% from the free-throw line, going 9-of-12.</p><p>Jacksonville State put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited damage inside, allowing only 11 two-point baskets on 30 attempts (36%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Jacksonville State gave up 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 7 free throws (50%). Jacksonville State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can East Carolina Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pirates pulled off a narrow 78-77 win over George Mason on Saturday, November 16th. East Carolina, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The combined points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 137.</p> 

<p>East Carolina led 35-31 at halftime but allowed George Mason to score 30 points in the 2nd half while managing only 26 points themselves. Despite being outscored in the 2nd half, the Pirates held on for the win.</p><p>East Carolina's offense put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.9% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, but they made up for it with 24 offensive rebounds and 23 made free throws at a 69.7% clip.</p> <p>RJ Felton led the way with 27 points, shooting 8/25 overall and 2/10 from deep. Darius Maddox added 20 points, while Jordan Riley contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>East Carolina's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 25 made field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 36 attempts, a 22% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Predators and Red Wings. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Predators are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Red Wings.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Predators Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Nashville dropped their season opener with a 4-3 loss to the Stars. The Predators, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 4-1, Nashville’s comeback attempt fell short. Three different players scored for the Predators, who are now 0-1 this season.</p><p>Nashville's offense fired 36 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Dallas. Filip Forsberg netted his first goal of the season on a power play, while Tommy Novak and Ryan O'Reilly each added a goal.</p> <p>Jonathan Marchessault picked up two assists, with Forsberg also adding an assist. The Predators had 22 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 3:30 into the second period.</p><p>Nashville's defense struggled in the second period, giving up four goals, including the first two just 19 seconds apart. They also allowed a goal at 1:45 in the second period, making it 4-1. The Predators' defense finished with 16 blocks and 10 takeaways, while Scott Wedgewood made 16 saves with an 80% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Detroit Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Detroit opened the season with a 6-3 loss to the Penguins. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p> <p>Detroit initially took the lead with a goal from Alex DeBrincat at 3:46 in the first period, but the Penguins responded with six unanswered goals. DeBrincat added another goal in the third period, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>Alex DeBrincat led the way for the Red Wings with two goals in their 6-3 loss to the Penguins, including the team’s first goal at 16:14 of the first period. DeBrincat later added his second on a power play at 11:47 of the third. Vladimir Tarasenko also found the net, scoring his first goal of the season at 7:28 in the second period.</p> <p>Lucas Raymond contributed two assists, while Dylan Larkin picked up his first assist of the season. The Red Wings fired 32 shots on goal but were hindered by 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings struggled, giving up 6 goals on 28 shots from the Penguins. Cam Talbot made 12 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. The defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 19 hits. After taking a 1-0 lead, the Red Wings allowed four straight goals, three of which came in the 2nd period. They also gave up the first goal of the 3rd period and another late in the period after cutting the deficit to 5-3.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Lightning and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The Lightning are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Penguins. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</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 Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Tampa Bay as Away Favorites</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 9-6-1 after a 7-4 road loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>At one point, the Lightning held a 2-0 lead, but Winnipeg responded with seven of the game’s next nine goals. Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the loss.</p><p>In their 7-4 loss to the Jets, the Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and found the net four times. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov scored his 10th.</p> <p>Tampa Bay had 8 giveaways and 4 assists in the game. Jake Guentzel picked up his 8th assist, and Nick Paul added his 7th. Victor Hedman and Kucherov each earned their 10th assist on Point’s power-play goal.</p><p>After tying the game at 4-4 in the third period, Tampa Bay's defense struggled, giving up three late goals to the Jets. The first came at the 7:38 mark, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with a save percentage of 84.4% on 32 shots from Winnipeg.</p><h3>Does Pittsburgh Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Pittsburgh moved closer to the .500 mark with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, bringing their record to 7-10-3. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 4 falling short of that number.</p>

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. Pittsburgh’s defense held the Canadiens scoreless until the third period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals in their 3-1 win over Montreal. He scored his 4th goal early in the first period and added his 5th on a power play in the second. Blake Lizotte netted his 2nd goal of the season, sealing the game with an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third period.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each period, with their second goal coming at 1:20 in the second period.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their last game, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the 3rd period.</p>

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