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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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<p>The March Madness betting action continues Thursday, March 24, 2022, so we’re taking a closer look at the West Region Sweet 16 battle from Chase Center in San Francisco to get you the best Texas Tech vs. Duke betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>The No. 3 Red Raiders take on the No. 2 Blue Devils for the first time since 2018 when Duke outlasted Texas Tech 69-58 as a 9.5-point fave. Texas Tech is a slight 1-point fave for Thursday’s clash in California, while the totals sit at 137.5 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2>Texas Tech leans on its stout defense                </h2>



<p>After thrashing off Montana State 97-62 in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Championship, the Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-9; 22-14 ATS) defeated Notre Dame 59-53 in the second round. The opening clash was an easy task for Mark Adams’ boys, who shot 66.7% from the field and 60.0% from downtown, but the second-round clash against the Fighting Irish was different.</p>



<p>The Red Raiders made only 35.6% of their field goals and 26.7% of their triples against Notre Dame. Once more, Texas Tech relied on its defense to make the difference, allowing the Fighting Irish to score just four points in the final 3:30 of the second half.</p>



<p>Senior forward Kevin Obanor leads the way for Tech, tallying 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He had a 15-point, 15-rebound double-double in the second round. The Red Raiders score 110.3 points per 100 possessions (46<sup>th</sup> in the country) and surrender only 84.4 in a return (1<sup>st</sup>).</p>



<h2>Duke hopes its offense will get the job done                  </h2>



<p>The Duke Blue Devils (30-6; 18-15-3 ATS) had an easy job in the first round of the 2022 March Madness, defeating CSU Fullerton 78-61 as 18.5-point favorites. Two days later, the Blue Devils overcame a five-point second-half deficit to cover a 6.5-point spread in an 85-76 victory over Michigan State.</p>



<p>The clash against the Spartans was a proper rollercoaster, and Duke prevailed thanks to its prolific offense. The Blue Devils shot 57.1% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc (5-for-13), while freshman Paolo Banchero posted a line of 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and a block.</p>



<p>Banchero has led the way for Duke all season, averaging 17.0 points, 7.9 boards, and 3.2 assists per game. The Blue Devils are scoring 120.3 points per 100 possessions (4<sup>th</sup> in the nation) on 49.2% shooting from the field (6<sup>th</sup>) and 37.0% from beyond the 3-point line (35<sup>th</sup>). They are yielding 95.5 points in a return (43<sup>rd</sup>).</p>



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



<p><strong>Texas Tech:</strong></p>



<ul><li>12-7 ATS in the last 19 games overall</li><li>9-4 ATS in the last 13 NCAA Tournament contests&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Duke:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-5 ATS in the last six games overall</li><li>1-7 ATS in the last eight NCAA Tournament contests</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-texas-tech-vs-duke-pick">Texas Tech vs. Duke Pick</h2>



<p>Frankly, this game could easily go either way, and I lean towards the Red Raiders only because of their defense. The Blue Devils are one of the best offensive teams in the nation, but Texas Tech boasts the best defensive rating in the nation and ranks fourth in the opponent field goal percentage.</p>



<p>Also, the Red Raiders heavily lean on four seniors, while the Blue Devils rely on a bunch of underclassmen. That could be an important factor down the stretch.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Texas Tech -1.0 at -110&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>Neither team prefers to play at a fast pace, averaging under 67.5 possessions per 40 minutes each, so I don’t expect to see a high-scoring affair. The betting trends won’t help a lot, as the over is 7-1 in Duke’s last eight contests overall, while the under is 4-2 in Texas Tech’s previous six.</p>



<p>Once more, I lean on the Red Raiders’ sturdy D. Texas Tech has held its opponents below a 70-point mark in nine of its previous ten outings at any location.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 137.5 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Texas Tech vs. Duke Odds, Pick, Prediction 3/24/22

<p>Washington and Oregon are set to face off on Saturday, November 30th, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 ET at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The game will be broadcast on NBC, and the Oregon Ducks enter the game as the heavy favorite at -19.5 points. The over/under line is currently set at 50.5 points. The money line odds have Oregon at -1122 and Washington at +669. The Ducks are 11-0 on the season, while the Huskies are 6-5. This is a week 14 matchup in college football.</p><h3>WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Autzen Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 27 to 26</li><li>Even though we like the Oregon Ducks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Washington Huskies at +19.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Washington Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Washington enters Week 14 with a 6-5 record, ranked 45th in our power rankings. They are 5-1 at home but have struggled on the road, going 0-4. Despite their record, they are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible this season.</p> <p>The Huskies have been favored in five of their 11 games, posting a 4-1 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +2.2 points per game, and they are 4-6 against the spread this season.</p> <p>Washington’s over/under record is 3-7, with their games averaging 43.1 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 47.6 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>Washington’s offense has been led by quarterback Will Rogers, who has thrown for 2,458 yards and has a passer rating of 99. The Huskies are 16th in passing completions and 36th in passing yards, averaging 257 yards per game. Overall, they are 49th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14.</p> <p>Rogers has 14 touchdown passes and 7 interceptions this season. Washington is 83rd in scoring, with 22.6 points per game, and they have struggled on third downs, converting just 36.4% of their attempts. Jonah Coleman leads the ground game with 1,008 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.</p><p>Washington's defense has been solid this season, ranking 24th nationally by allowing just 20.5 points per game. They’ve been particularly effective against the pass, giving up only 160.5 yards per game, which ranks 11th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 72.1 and a completion percentage of 53.3% against Washington’s secondary.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against UCLA, Washington’s defense allowed 19 points, giving up 376 total yards. UCLA ran the ball 26 times for 111 yards, while Washington’s secondary allowed 265 passing yards on 20 completions.</p><h3>Are The Oregon Ducks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>At 11-0, Oregon is set to face Washington in Week 14. They are 5-0 at home and 5-0 on the road this season. Oregon ranks 7th in our CFB power rankings and has a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They also have a 30.9% chance to win the Big Ten and a 99.9% chance to make the CFB playoff.</p> <p></p><p>The Ducks have been favored in nine of their 11 games, going 9-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +18.2 points per game, and they are 5-5 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Oregon’s over/under record is 4-6, with their games averaging 49.6 points. The average over/under line for their games is 53.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>Oregon’s offense is averaging 33.9 points per game, placing them 22nd in the nation, but they are ranked 4th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 3,066 yards, leading the Ducks’ passing attack, and Oregon ranks 16th in passing yards per game. They are 14th in completions, with 24.1 per game, and have converted 48.6% of their third downs.</p> <p>Gabriel has 22 touchdown passes and 6 interceptions, with a passer rating of 113. Oregon leads the nation in completion percentage at 74%. Jordan James has rushed for 1,067 yards and 11 touchdowns. Tez Johnson leads the receivers with 649 yards and 8 touchdowns on 64 catches.</p><p>Oregon's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 8th nationally by allowing just 15.7 points per game. They’ve given up 120.5 rushing yards per game and 168.8 passing yards, which is the 13th-lowest in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 64.9 against Oregon, completing 53.7% of their throws.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Wisconsin, Oregon’s defense allowed 13 points and gave up 409 total yards, including 292 passing yards. They also forced one interception and held Wisconsin to 117 rushing yards on 24 attempts.</p>

Washington Huskies vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>At 8:05 PM ET, the Giants and Cubs will square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, and the Cubs are the slight money line favorite (-110). The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>Logan Webb is starting for the Giants, and they are 36-37 this season, which has them 2nd in the NL West. The Cubs will send Justin Steele to the mound, and they are 5th in the NL Central. MARQ has this one on TV.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -110</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 8:05 ET on Tuesday, June 18th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Francisco rallied for three runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Giants vs. Cubs series. The Giants scored one run in the 4th inning but didn't score another run until putting up three in the top of the 9th, picking up a 7-6 win. Heading into the game, the Giants were at -102 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jordan Hicks started for the Giants and went five innings, giving up four hits and no earned runs. He finished with just four strikeouts and allowed four walks. Erik Miller came out of the bullpen for the win, and Camilo Doval got the save.</p>

<p>At the plate, Thairo Estrada, Heliot Ramos, and Patrick Bailey each homered for the Giants. Estrada, Mike Yastrzemski, and Ian Happ each had three RBIs for their respective teams.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 36-37, the Giants are 2nd in the NL West, and they trail the Dodgers by 8.5 games. The Giants have won two straight games, and they are 6-4 over their last 10. San Francisco took the first game of this series vs. the Cubs and have an overall series record of 12-9-2 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 20-17 this year, and they are just under .500 at 16-20 on the road. As the favorite, the Giants are 21-17 this year and 15-20 as the underdog. So far, they are an even 6-6 as the road favorite.</p><p>San Francisco has been a slightly below average run line team this season, with a record of 36-37. The Giants have been a better run line bet on the road, where they are 20-16, compared to 16-21 at home. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 20-15, compared to 16-22 as the favorite. In their wins, the Giants have an average run margin of +3.4, while in their losses, they have an average run margin of -3.9.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants are on the road today against the Chicago Cubs, and the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. The Giants have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 39-32. Their games have averaged 8 runs per game this season, and when the line is set at 9.5 runs, their over/under record is 1-1. This is just the third game this season where the over/under line has been set at 9.5 runs, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Giants starter Logan Webb has been pitching well lately, as he has won each of his last two outings. Most recently, he faced off against the Astros and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up three earned runs. Against the Rangers on June 7th, he went seven innings, giving up two earned runs and coming away with the win. Webb has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 6-5 to go along with a 3.02 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .251 off Webb this season. The right-hander has turned in 11 quality starts this year.</p>
<p>Heliot Ramos has been swinging a hot bat for the Giants, going 12/36 over his last eight games, including three homers during that stretch. Ramos is currently hitting .328 for the season and is tied for the team lead with nine homers. Thairo Estrada and Michael Conforto are also tied for 2nd on the team with eight homers apiece, but both players are batting below .250 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Giants are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.6 runs per game. Overall, they are 8th in team batting average and have the league's 12th ranked home run total. San Francisco comes into the game with three players on a four-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cubs are 34-39 overall and trail the Brewers by 8.5 games in the NL Central. Chicago has dropped two straight games and is 5th in the division. So far, they have gone just 9-17 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>Chicago has dropped three straight series and has an overall series record of 8-13-2 this year. At home, the Cubs are 19-16 compared to 15-23 on the road. As the home underdog, the Cubs have gone 7-4 this season.</p><p>When betting the run line in Cubs games, it's been a better idea to take the underdog. The Cubs are just 9-25 against the run line as the favorite, but 26-13 as the underdog. They're also 22-16 against the run line on the road, compared to 13-22 at home. The Cubs' average run margin is -0.2, but it's been much better in wins, at +2.9, compared to -3.0 in losses.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are at home against the San Francisco Giants today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Cubs have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 31-39. Their average over/under line for the season is set at 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, the Cubs have a perfect 4-0 record. So far this season, only 6.8% of their games have had an over/under line set at 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Left-hander Justin Steele gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Giants at home. He has made nine starts this year and has a record of 0-3 with an ERA of 3.22. Steele's WHIP for the season is 1.09, and opponents are batting .218 off him this year. In his last outing, Steele finished with a no-decision, going six innings and not giving up a run to the Rays. Before that, he had given up at least one earned run in four straight outings. Steele has made three quality starts this year.</p><p>Chicago's offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game this season, which is 20th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .227, which is 20th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .309 is 13th. The Cubs have been good at drawing walks this season and are near the top of the league in terms of home runs.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has been the Cubs' top power threat this season, as his 13 homers is 10th in the league. However, he is batting just .196 for the year. Cody Bellinger and Michael Busch have also hit nine homers apiece, with Bellinger batting .258 and Busch at .255. Bellinger and Busch are also 2nd and 3rd on the team in RBIs, respectively. Over his last five games, Ian Happ is hitting .400 with two homers.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 6/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Penguins and Canadiens face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are hosting the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Penguins are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Canadiens. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:30 ET on Monday, October 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Penguins Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>The Penguins fell to 1-2-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. Pittsburgh held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but the Maple Leafs responded with four unanswered goals. The Penguins were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 6.</p> 

<p>Kris Letang opened the scoring at 9:02 in the first period with a power-play goal. The Maple Leafs tied it up early in the second period and took the lead shortly after. Rickard Rakell scored for the Penguins in the third period, cutting the deficit to 3-2, before the Maple Leafs sealed the game with an empty-net goal.</p><p>Kris Letang got the Penguins on the board with his first goal of the season, a power-play tally 9:02 into the first period. Rickard Rakell followed with his first goal of the year, which came 12:29 into the third period.</p> <p>Evgeni Malkin added another assist, bringing his total to four this season, while Sidney Crosby picked up his third assist on Letang’s goal. Pittsburgh fired 23 shots on goal and had 9 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins gave up the first goal just 50 seconds into the 2nd period, followed by two more in the 3rd, including an empty netter. Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves with a 90.6% save percentage. The Penguins' defense also recorded 12 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Will Montreal Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Canadiens improved to 2-1-0 with a 4-1 road win over the Senators. As underdogs on the puck line, Montreal covered with ease, and the total line of 6 goals fell short, with the teams combining for 5 goals.</p> 

<p>Three different players scored for Montreal, with Cole Caufield leading the way with two goals. The Canadiens’ defense held Ottawa scoreless until the third period.</p><p>Cole Caufield led the Canadiens' offense with two goals, bringing his season total to five. He scored once in the first period and added another in the third. Emil Heineman opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, while Alex Newhook netted his first goal of the year as well.</p> <p>Juraj Slafkovsky contributed two assists, giving him four for the season. Lane Hutson picked up his fourth assist on Newhook's goal. Montreal took 26 shots on goal and scored their first goal on a power play.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Canadiens will look to build off their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to Ottawa. Sam Montembeault made 24 saves, posting a 96% save percentage. The defense also contributed 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 10/14/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mustangs and Blazers. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blazers at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and UAB is favored by -1.5 vs. SMU in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAB Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, March 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAB BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Blazers.</li><li>Not only will UAB pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does SMU Have A Chance at Bartow Arena?</h3><p>SMU will be looking to snap their three-game losing streak when they take on UAB as 1.5-point underdogs. The Mustangs' overall record this season is 20-10, including a 10-6 mark in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road this season, SMU has gone 6-7 compared to their 12-3 record at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +4.2 compared to +14.4 at home. So far, the Mustangs have been the underdogs in seven games, going just 1-6 in those contests.</p><p>SMU has an ATS record of 14-13-1 this season and they are 8-5 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Mustangs have gone 3-4 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 underdog ATS mark is 4-6. On the road, SMU is 6-4 vs. the spread in their last 10 games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in SMU games is 12-16, and today's line of 152.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (144.8). So far, 22 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points, and their OU record in their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Mustangs' offense concluded with 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 77.1 points per contest. The top scorer for the Mustangs was Zhuric Phelps with 18 points, while Jalen Smith also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>SMU's defense has been playing well, ranking 60th nationally, with 67.4 points allowed per game. The SMU defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed UTSA to connect on 9 threes.</p><h3>Can UAB Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UAB is favored by 1.5 points in today's game against SMU. So far this season, the Blazers have been favored in 17 games, going 11-6 in those matchups.</p>

<p>UAB has been a much better team at home this season, going 11-5 compared to 7-6 on the road. They come into today's game with a two-game losing streak at home, but they are still 8-2 in their last ten games at home.</p><p>When looking at UAB's ATS record this season, they are currently 16-12-1. At home, the Blazers have gone 8-7-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, UAB has a mark of 5-4-1.</p><p>UAB's over/under record for the season is 17-12, and the average scoring total in their games is 153.4. Today's over/under line of 152.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (148.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 168 points.</p><p>UAB's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Temple, finishing the game with a total of 100 points. Their season average is now 77.4 points per game. The top scorer for the Blazers was Yaxel Lendenborg with 19 points, while Christian Coleman also chipped in with 19 points.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, UAB is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 75.9 points per game (267th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UAB's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.5% this season.</p>

SMU Mustangs vs UAB Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Retrievers and Hoyas. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Hoyas at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -14.5 vs. UMBC.</p><h3>UMBC RETRIEVERS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 6:30 ET on Monday, December 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like UMBC at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for UMBC?</h3><h3>UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>UMBC improved their season record with a 92-69 win over Morgan State on Wednesday, November 27th. Playing at home, the Retrievers entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>UMBC led 37-26 at halftime and scored 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points reached 161, just over the O/U line of 160.</p><p>UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points with a 48.3% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in large part to their 53.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>The Retrievers also connected on 20 of 29 free throws (69%) and dished out 21 assists. Amahrie Simpkins and Wynston Tabbs each scored 16 points, while Marcus Banks Jr. added 14 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>UMBC gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, making 29 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, UMBC's defense allowed 15 of 34 shots to fall, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, UMBC's defense struggled, as the other team hit 14 of 26 attempts, shooting 53%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20, shooting 69%. UMBC allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Hoyas Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Saturday, November 30th, the Hoyas took care of business at home, defeating the Albany Great Danes 100-68. Georgetown entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> 

<p>Georgetown led 49-35 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Albany 51-33. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 147.</p><p>Georgetown's offense was on fire, scoring 100 points with a 63.1% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 70.8%. They dominated inside, hitting 74.4% of their two-point attempts, and were perfect from the free-throw line, going 9-for-9.</p> <p>Micah Peavy led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, shooting 64.3% from the field and 50% from three. Malik Mack was also efficient, hitting 75% of his shots, including 3-of-4 from deep, finishing with 16 points.</p><p>Georgetown's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points on a 63% shooting performance from the field. The Hoyas allowed their opponents to connect on 32 of 43 two-point attempts, a 74% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgetown's defense allowed 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made all their attempts. The Hoyas gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

UMBC Retrievers vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24

<p>Betting on today's Scarlet Knights and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on TBS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 159.5 points, and Alabama is favored by -11.5 vs. Rutgers.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Rutgers at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Scarlet Knights Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Rutgers edged out Notre Dame 85-84 on Tuesday, November 26th, in an away game. The Scarlet Knights were slight favorites at -1, and the win resulted in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Rutgers trailed 35-34 at halftime but managed to outscore the Fighting Irish 35-34 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p><p>Dylan Harper's 36 points and 6 assists led Rutgers to an 85-point performance, shooting 54.5% from the field. Matt Allocco added 24 points, hitting 6 of 9 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Rutgers shot 44.6% overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 33.3% from three (8/24) and 67.9% from the line (19/28), grabbing 13 offensive rebounds and dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>Rutgers struggled defensively, giving up 84 points on 43% shooting from the field. The Scarlet Knights allowed 29 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers allowed 14 threes on 33 attempts, a 42% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Alabama Crimson Tide Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alabama picked up a big win on Tuesday, November 26th, defeating Houston 85-80 at home. The Crimson Tide entered the game as +4 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-34 at halftime, Alabama turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the over/under line of 150.</p><p>Despite shooting just 36.7% from the field, Alabama managed to put up 85 points in their last game, thanks in large part to their 30 made free throws on 41 attempts (73.2%). They also knocked down 11 threes, shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc, and grabbed 20 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>L.J. Cryer led the way with 30 points, though he shot just 34.6% overall and 25% from three. Mark Sears added 24 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Aden Holloway and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. both shot 50% from three, with Holloway going 5 for 8 overall.</p><p>Even though Alabama gave up 80 points, they held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, including 36% from both two-point and three-point range. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 30 of those attempts.</p> <p>Alabama also struggled on the boards, allowing 20 offensive rebounds, which likely contributed to the 80 points they gave up despite the solid shooting defense.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>At 1:35 PM ET, the Rays and Orioles face off in an AL East matchup. This one is taking place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and the Orioles are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -142 compared to the Rays at +121. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Tampa Bay will be starting Zack Littell, while the Orioles are sending Cole Irvin to the mound. Baltimore comes in with a record of 37-19, while the Rays are 28-31. The Orioles are on a three-game winning streak, while the Rays have won two straight. BSSUN is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -142</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 1:35 ET on Sunday, June 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Baltimore cruised to a 9-5 win over the Rays in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their nine runs. As for the Rays, they scored their first run in the 2nd and added their final four runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Kyle Bradish got the start for the Orioles, going just 2 2/3 innings while giving up five runs and striking out six. He did not factor into the decision as Jacob Webb got the win out of the bullpen. Taj Bradley had a rough outing for the Rays, giving up nine runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Ryan Mountcastle and Jordan Westburg each homered for the Orioles, while Anthony Santander scored twice and drove in two runs while going 2/3. Yandy Diaz had a three RBI game at the plate for the Rays.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is 28-31 overall, and they are 12.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. The Rays have dropped two straight games and are losing the series vs. the Orioles 0-2. So far, they are 9-13 in AL East matchups this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 17-18, and they are 11-13 on the road. Tampa Bay has dropped five straight games as the underdog, and they are 10-12 overall as the underdog this year. As the favorite, the Rays are 18-19, and they are 8-8-2 in series this year.</p><p>When the Rays are on the road, they have a run line record of 12-12, and their average run margin is -1.0. They have a run line record of 23-36 overall, and their average run margin is -0.9. As the underdog, their run line record is 12-10, and as the favorite, it is 11-26. Their average run margin in winning games is 2.3, while in losing games, it is -3.8. They have a run line losing streak of three games on the road.</p><p>When the Rays are on the road, the over/under line is set at an average of 8 runs per game. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 30-28. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 8-12. So far this season, only 10.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Zack Littell will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Athletics, where he took the loss. In that May 28th start, he gave up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Littell finished with a final line of 9 hits, 1 walk, and 1 home run allowed in the outing. Before that start, he had put together three straight quality starts. Littell's ERA for the season is 3.46, along with a record of 2-3. So far, he has made four starts on the road and has a record of 0-1 with a 3.52 ERA in those outings.</p><p>Isaac Paredes has been a bright spot for the Rays this season, as he is batting .292 and leads the team with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs. Paredes has also been on a nice stretch of games, as he is currently on a four-game hitting streak. However, the Rays will need Randy Arozarena to start hitting better, as he is batting just .160 for the season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rays offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. As a team, they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and slugging percentage. Currently, they are 20th in home runs and have a team slugging percentage of just .352.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles have won three straight games, and they are 37-19 overall this season. Baltimore is 2.0 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead, and they have an 11-3 record in the division. The Orioles have taken two straight games vs. the Rays heading into today's matchup.</p>

<p>At home, the Orioles are 21-11 this season, and they are 16-8 on the road. Baltimore has won three straight games as the favorite, and they are 30-17 overall as the favorite. As the underdog, the Orioles are 7-2 this year. Looking at their overall series record, the Orioles are 12-4-2 and have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.6 runs per victory. That's helped them to a 32-24 run line record this season, including an 18-14 mark at home. They've been favored in 47 games and have covered the run line in 25 of those contests. Their current run line win streak is at three, and they've covered the run line in their last three games as the favorite.</p><p>When the Orioles play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Baltimore's games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 28-21. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 10-7. So far this season, 25% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, with 44.6% of their games having lower lines.</p><p>Cole Irvin gets the start for the Orioles today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run. In that May 27th start vs. the Red Sox, he went 5 innings, picking up the win in the outing. Looking at his overall numbers, Irvin has made 8 starts and 10 total appearances. He has a record of 5-2, an ERA of 2.84, and opponents are batting .237 this season. Irvin has turned in three quality starts and has a BB/9 figure of 1.95 compared to 6.39 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Baltimore's offense has been one of the best in the league this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 4th in the MLB. They are also 2nd in the league in home runs and have the best isolated power in baseball. Anthony Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have been the team's top power threats, with both players having 10 homers. Rutschman is batting .297 this season, and Henderson comes in at .258.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Ryan Mountcastle has gone 12/29, and he is also on a three-game hitting streak. Jordan Westburg has also been hot of late, going 10/22 over his last six games. Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson are also on good streaks, with five and four-game hitting streaks, respectively.</p>

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