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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on TBS, and it's hosted by the Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Hurricanes are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, April 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>As the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference, the Islanders have gone 39-27-16 this season and are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. On the road, New York has gone 18-17-6 and have won two straight games. Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>When facing other Eastern Conference teams, New York has gone 25-25 this season. As the underdog, the Islanders have gone 19-14-10 this season and have lost their last two games when not favored. Over their last three games, the Islanders have gone 2-1.</p></p><p>On the road, the Islanders have a puck line record of 24-17, and they have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games. So far this year, the team's average scoring margin sits at -.2 goals per contest.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Islanders have a puck line record of 30-13, and they have gone 4-0 vs. the puck line in their last four games as the underdog. So far this season, the team has 21 wins by one goal and 18 wins by multiple goals.</p> <p>On average, New York's games have finished with 6.2 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6. In total, the Islanders come in with an over/under record of 42-35-5.</p><p>The Islanders are 3-0 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Islanders come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 22nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 18th in the league. In terms of the Islanders' offense during power plays, they are 20th in power play goals and 8th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>New York's current leading scorer is Brock Nelson. This season, he has 34 goals, which puts him 24th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Nelson has 35 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Hurricanes are currently 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.5 shots per game against Carolina. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Semyon Varlamov gets the start and has made 27 starts this season. His record at this point is 14-8, and his save percentage is 0.634%.</p><h3>Can Carolina Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p><p>Carolina enters the game with a record of 52-23-7, which has them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. At home, the Hurricanes are 27-10-4 this season, and they have won their last two games at PNC Arena. Over their last ten games, Carolina has gone 7-3, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five games.</p>

<p>When favored this season, the Hurricanes have gone 49-19-7, and they have been favored in 75 of their 82 games. In the Eastern Conference, Carolina has gone 35-15, and they have gone 16-10 against teams in the Metropolitan Division.</p></p><p>Carolina enters the game with a puck line record of 37-45 and a puck line mark as the favorite of 33-42. Overall, the Hurricanes have 35 wins by multiple goals compared to 17 by just one goal.</p>

<p>So far, Carolina has an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game, and their average scoring differential at home is +.9 goals per game. In their last ten home games, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 6-4.</p> <p>Games involving Carolina have an average of 6 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Hurricanes come in with a record of 33-47-2.</p><p>New York has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>The Hurricanes come into the game scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, putting them 7th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Hurricanes offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 4th in the NHL.</p><p>Carolina will be looking for a good game from Sebastian Aho who leads the team in scoring with 36 goals, ranking 22nd in the NHL. Aho also comes into the game with 53 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Hurricanes head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.5 shots per game against Carolina. So far, they are 1st in shutouts, achieving 8 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Frederik Andersen has started 16 games this season. His current record stands at 13-2, and his save percentage is 0.397%.</p>

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 4/20/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Badgers? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Pittsburgh is the -2 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Wisconsin. The over/under for the game is set at 148 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +2</p><p>This game will be played at The Greenbrier at 5:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Not only will Wisconsin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pittsburgh Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Pittsburgh improved to 4-0 on the season with a 74-63 road win over LSU on Friday, November 22nd. The Panthers were -7.5 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 28-27 at halftime, Pittsburgh turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding LSU to 35. The Panthers’ strong 2nd half performance was key to the win.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. They were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 86.4% of their attempts, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% from three. Ishmael Leggett added 21 points, while Cameron Corhen and Jalen Reed each contributed 14 points, with Corhen shooting 63.6% from the field.</p><p>Pittsburgh's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (17/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh limited their opponent to 5/21 shooting, or 23%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Will Wisconsin Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wisconsin picked up an 86-70 win over UCF on Friday, November 22nd, in a home game where they were favored by 5 points. The Badgers covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 156 went over the O/U line of 147.</p> 

<p>Wisconsin took control early, leading 46-31 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 40 points while allowing 39, maintaining their lead and securing the win.</p><p>Wisconsin put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 62.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 32.3% of their threes (10/31). At the free-throw line, they made 75%, going 12/16.</p> <p>The Badgers dished out 21 assists, with John Blackwell leading the way with 17 points on 6/10 shooting, including 2/4 from three. Kamari McGee was efficient, hitting 5/6 overall and 3/4 from deep, finishing with 14 points in 19 minutes. Nolan Winter contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 5/8 from the field.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with opponents hitting 62% of their two-point attempts, going 22/35.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wisconsin's defense held the other team to 32% shooting, as they made 10 of their 31 attempts. The Badgers also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12, shooting 75%. Wisconsin allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Betting on today's Flames and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134 points, and Kansas State is favored by -2.5 at home against Liberty.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Liberty Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flames picked up an 89-69 win over the Ragin' Cajuns on Friday, November 22nd. Liberty was at home and entered the game as 10-point favorites, covering the spread with the 20-point victory.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense was on fire in their latest game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 77.6%. They shot 77.4% from two-point range and hit 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Christian Wright led the way with 21 points, going 5-for-5 from deep, while Kaden Metheny added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes. Zach Cleveland was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 and adding 8 assists and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 67% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 77% on two-pointers, with a 24/31 performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Liberty's opponents shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. The Flames also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 60%. Liberty gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats picked up an 83-71 win over George Washington on Friday, November 22nd, at home. Kansas State entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 154 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Kansas State built a strong lead by halftime, going up 46-27, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.</p><p>Kansas State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 53.2%. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 67.7% of their shots, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.9%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wildcats connected on 12 of 31 attempts, shooting 38.7%. They also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Jacoi Hutchinson led the way with 19 points, while David N'Guessan added 17 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 71 points. However, the Wildcats allowed a high shooting percentage, with their opponents hitting 53% from the field, including 67% on two-pointers.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 attempts.</p>

Liberty Flames vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

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

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

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

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

<p>Going into game two of this National League showdown, the Mets (68-79, 38-35 home) are giving the start to Tylor Megill. On the other side, the Reds (77-72, 41-33 away) are rolling with Andrew Abbott. Don't miss my prediction for today's Cincinnati Reds versus New York Mets game in New York.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds -115</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Saturday, September 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI REDS:</h3><ul><li>Coming into the game, the Mets have gone just 4-6 in their last ten home games.</li><li>New York is on a two game winning streak when the underdog.</li><li>The Mets' are just 10-12 in Tylor Megill's 22 starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>This season, the Reds have played a total of 47 series and are above .500 at 21-20-6. On the road, Cincinnati is 41-33 and 36-39 at home. Their overall record of 77-72 has the Reds sitting 3rd in the NL Central.</p><p><p>Andrew Abbott enters the game boasting an 8-5 record and a 3.64 ERA. On the road, he has earned a 5-2 mark with an ERA of 4.75, while at home his record stands at 3-3 with an ERA of 4.08. His season-long WHIP is 1.22, and opposing teams have managed to hit just .223 against him with a slugging percentage of .398.</p></p><p>Andrew Abbott was unable to secure a victory against the Cardinals, surrendering six runs on four hits in four innings of work.</p><p>During their last five games, Cincinnati is the 22nd ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .217 and are averaging 4.8 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Reds are hitting .247 with an OBP of .325 while averaging 4.7 runs per contest. This figure puts them 10th in the league.</p><p>Spencer Steer has been a powerful presence in the Reds' lineup this season, leading the team in home runs with 22 and RBIs with 81. His slugging percentage of .454 is indicative of his ability to drive the ball.</p><h3>WILL THE NEW YORK METS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On a record of 68-79, the Mets come into today's game 4th in the NL East. When playing at home, they are 38-35 and 30-44 on the road. New York has played in 48 series thus far, and have gone 17-25-6. </p><p><p>The Mets will turn to starter Tylor Megill, who has posted an 8-7 record in 22 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 5.03, with a K/9 of 7.55, and his FIP is 5.14 while his OBP is .358.</p></p><p>Tylor Megill was masterful in his last outing against the Twins, allowing no runs and two hits over six innings. Despite not factoring into the decision, the Mets were able to come away with a 2-0 victory thanks to his stellar performance.</p><p>For the season, the Mets' offense is averaging 4.4 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 10th in the league in scoring, with a total of 52 runs. Overall, New York's team batting average is .238, putting them 19th in the MLB.</p><p>Over the last five games, Brandon Nimmo has been the Mets' top hitter, batting .407. This season, he is hitting .267 with 60 RBIs.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 9/16/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bobcats versus the Midshipmen? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. Quinnipiac is favored by -1 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 148.5 points.</p><h3>QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +1</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 5:30 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</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>Can Quinnipiac Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Quinnipiac edged out a 58-55 win over Maine on Friday, November 15th, in a home game where they were favored by seven points. The Bobcats didn’t cover the spread, and the combined points of 113 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Quinnipiac led 32-28 at halftime and scored 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. It was a closer game than expected, with both teams struggling offensively.</p><p>Quinnipiac's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 21 three-point attempts for a 19% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.1%, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bobcats were more successful, connecting on 56.8% of their two-point shots. Amarri Tice led the team with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense held their opponent to just 55 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Bobcats gave up 21 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 21 attempts, just 19% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 4, shooting 66%.</p><h3>Will the Midshipmen Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Navy fell to Campbell 86-66 on Sunday, November 17th, in a home game where they were favored by 6.5 points. The Midshipmen not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, Navy struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring 33. This defensive lapse contributed to their 20-point loss.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.3%. They hit 31.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 16 attempts, and went 15 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 62.5%.</p> <p>Jasin Sinani led the way with 24 points, shooting 54.5% overall and 40% from three. Terren Frank added 17 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, while Aidan Kehoe contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 86 points, Navy's defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Navy's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Navy gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Navy Midshipmen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>If that was the last game at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, at least the venue went out with a bang. If it wasn’t, it means that the New York Islanders are in the Stanley Cup Finals.</p>



<p>Game 7 between the Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning will be on Friday night and it will be a win or go home scenario for both teams. The Lightning are favored in the -165 range at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a> with a total of 5 after failing to finish the series in six games. The Islanders have given them everything that they can handle and now it all comes down to one game.</p>



<h2 id="h-new-york-islanders"><strong><u>New York Islanders</u></strong></h2>



<p>Game 5 was ugly for the Islanders, but the margin of defeat means nothing in the playoffs. In fact, losing 8-0 is better than losing in the fashion the Lightning just did in Game 6. That fifth game remains the outlier of the series. Tampa Bay outscored New York 5-0 at 5-v-5. In the other five games of the series, the Islanders have 10 goals at 5-v-5 and the Lightning have nine.</p>



<p>It has been a really even matchup, much to the surprise of many. We all knew that head coach Barry Trotz was an evil genius and would have a strong game plan to slow Tampa Bay down, but the suffocating defense and the counterattack ability of the Islanders has really been impressive to watch. While other teams made excuses about the Bolts bringing Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov off the shelf with no salary cap to worry about, the Islanders have simply embraced the underdog role.</p>



<p>They’ve also embraced their mean side, too. That was plenty evident when Scott Mayfield’s cross-check to the ribs of Kucherov sent the Lightning star out of the game with just 45 seconds played. The Bolts were down a forward the rest of the way and it will be interesting to see if the extra strain on the remaining forwards has any impact in Game 7.</p>



<p>It will also be interesting to see if Kucherov can come back. It was a pretty gnarly cross-check and one that should have been called a penalty. A power play there could have been the difference in the game, but we’ll never know.</p>



<p>One guy that was a difference maker was Semyon Varlamov. After getting run from Game 5 during the first period barrage from the Lightning, Varlamov looked much better in Game 6 with 22 saves on 24 shots. Credit the Islanders for holding Tampa Bay to 24 shots, but Varly was big when he needed to be.</p>



<h2 id="h-tampa-bay-lightning"><strong><u>Tampa Bay Lightning</u></strong></h2>



<p>Nikita Kucherov is a huge part of what the Lightning do and a real difference maker on the ice, but if he cannot go in Game 7, at least they have a ton of experience playing without him. Kucherov made his season debut for Game 1 of the first round against the Florida Panthers. Other guys will simply have to step up in his place if he is unable to play.</p>



<p>Guys like Brayden Point, who has scored a goal in nine straight playoff games. He sits one off the record. Guys like Anthony Cirelli, who has been a factor on just about every shift with a scoring chance or a big play. Guys like Yanni Gourde, role players that are out there to be trusted in key situations. Even a guy like Steven Stamkos, who had two goals in the 8-0 rout.</p>



<p>The Lightning won’t panic. They’ll be back on home ice with the last change, so even if Kucherov can’t go, they should be able to find a way to get some favorable matchups with their top scoring threats. Andrei Vasilevskiy didn’t play bad in Game 6 by any means, though he’d like to have Mayfield’s game-tying short-side goal back.</p>



<p>Vasilevskiy stopped 25 of 28 shots and has a .933 SV% in the series. The Islanders have gotten two more high-danger chances than the Lightning, but Tampa Bay’s high-danger SV% is much higher than what Varlamov and Ilya Sorokin have been able to provide at 5-v-5. It could very well come down to Vasilevskiy in the deciding game.</p>



<h2 id="h-islanders-vs-lightning-free-pick"><strong><u>Islanders vs. Lightning Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>A very even series like this one deserves a Game 7 and I’m glad we’ve got it. The playoffs have been really good thus far and this series has been excellent. With or without Kucherov, the Lightning have enough offense to win this game. It will take another all-out defensive effort from the Islanders, which we should get. The play here is under 5. It seems unlikely that we get a high-scoring game with so much on the line. It should be another tight, low-scoring affair.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Under 5</strong></p>

Islanders vs. Lightning Game 7 Free Pick & Prediction 06/25/21

<p>The Tigers and Lobos are set to face off at 8:00 ET on MWN. The Lobos will host the game at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and New Mexico is favored by -23.5 vs. Texas Southern.</p><h3>TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Southern Tigers +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Texas Southern at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Tigers Secure a Win at Albuquerque?</h3><h3>Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Tigers dropped to 0-4 on the season after a 97-82 loss to Samford on Sunday. Texas Southern entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 51-32 at halftime, the Tigers put up a fight in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points finished at 179, surpassing the O/U line of 160.</p><p>Texas Southern put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a strong 55.6% shooting on two-pointers (25/45). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 16 attempts for 18.8%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Tigers were impressive, connecting on 23 of 26 attempts for 88.5%. They also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Duane Posey and Rylan Jones both shot 6 of 7 from the field, with Jones hitting 6 threes and adding 8 assists in just 19 minutes.</p><p>Despite Texas Southern's defensive efforts, they gave up 97 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Tigers allowed 34 made field goals on 72 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas Southern's defense struggled, as the other team hit 20 threes on 44 attempts, shooting 45%. They also sent the opposing team to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Lobos Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>New Mexico Lobos Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Lobos improved to 3-0 on the season with an 80-58 win over Grambling State on Thursday. Playing at home, New Mexico was a heavy favorite at -24.5 but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading just 30-26 at halftime, the Lobos pulled away by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 152.</p><p>New Mexico put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Dent led the way with 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 53.8% overall and 100% from deep. The Lobos dished out 23 assists as a team, with 10 offensive rebounds, and shot 65.4% from the free-throw line.</p><p>New Mexico's defense held their opponent to 58 points, even though they allowed a 46% shooting performance on 28 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 50%, making 21 of 42 two-point tries.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent hit 7 of 18, good for 38%. At the free-throw line, they went 17 of 26, shooting 65%. New Mexico also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Texas Southern Tigers vs New Mexico Lobos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Blue Devils and Pioneers face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Central Connecticut State is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 143 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Central Connecticut State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Central Connecticut State fell to 0-3 on the season after an 80-62 loss to Northeastern on Saturday. The Blue Devils were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 142, going over the pre-game line of 138.</p> <p>Central Connecticut State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 50-28 at halftime. They played better in the second half, outscoring Northeastern 34-30, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's offense managed 62 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%).</p> <p>Rashad King led the way, scoring 27 points on 11 of 15 shooting, including 3 of 4 from deep. Harold Woods added 26 points, hitting 11 of 16 shots and 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Central Connecticut State struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 53% shooting. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed 65% shooting from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 35 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Blue Devils allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made all their attempts. Central Connecticut State limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will Sacred Heart Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Sacred Heart's season took a hit with an 89-70 loss to Brown on Sunday. The Pioneers were +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p> <p>After trailing 39-35 at halftime, Sacred Heart struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 50 points while scoring only 35 themselves.</p><p>In their last game, Sacred Heart's offense put up 70 points, shooting 44.1% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8-for-11 from the line.</p> <p>Alexander Lesburt Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes, while Kino Lilly Jr. added 20 points, making 4 of 10 from deep. Landon Lewis was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6, and grabbed 11 rebounds. The Pioneers recorded 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Sacred Heart's defensive struggles, allowing 89 points on 56% shooting, they gave up 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% clip. The Pioneers also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they hit 12 free throws.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Sacred Heart allowed 16 two-point baskets on 23 attempts, a 69% rate. They did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Sacred Heart Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Panthers face off at 5:00 ET on FloC. The Panthers are hosting the game at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. The odds for this non-conference game currently have High Point as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.</p><h3>MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: High Point Panthers -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Missouri State picked up a 78-68 win over UT Arlington on Tuesday, November 19th. The Bears, who were +1 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>After trailing 37-34 at halftime, Missouri State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Mavericks 44-31.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, but they made up for it by hitting 85.3% of their free throws, going 29-for-34 from the line.</p> <p>Jaxon Ellingsworth led the way with 19 points, while Zaxton King added 18. Jalen Hampton was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and grabbing 12 rebounds. The Bears also pulled down 13 offensive boards and finished with just 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Missouri State's defense held their opponent to 68 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (22/57). They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 42 attempts (40%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, making 5 of 15 three-point attempts. Missouri State also sent them to the line 34 times, where they hit 29 free throws (85%). The Bears gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will High Point Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>High Point picked up an 80-73 win over American on Monday, November 18th. The Panthers were at home and entered the game as -14 point favorites.</p> 

<p>High Point led 39-29 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The Panthers didn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 153 went over the O/U line of 137.</p><p>High Point's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 56.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They connected on 62.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-14 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 76.2%, hitting 16 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Abdoulaye Thiam led the way with 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting, while D'Maurian Williams added 21 points, hitting 3-of-4 from deep. Elijah Stephens also had a strong performance, scoring 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting. Geoff Sprouse contributed 16 points, knocking down 4-of-7 from three-point range.</p><p>High Point's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, High Point's opponent hit 6 of 14 threes, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, a 76% rate. High Point gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Missouri State Bears vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>The Rays and Brewers are set to face off in an interleague matchup at 1:10 PM ET on Wednesday. This one is being played at American Family Field in Milwaukee and features a Rays club that is 14-17 vs. the Brewers at 18-11. Tampa Bay is sending Zach Eflin to the mound vs. Colin Rea for the Brewers.</p>

<p>Right now, the over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Rays are the favorite on the money line at -128. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by BSWI.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline +107</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 1:10 ET on Wednesday, May 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Brewers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Rays by a score of 8-2. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the Rays and struck out 13 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -182 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Freddy Peralta for the Brewers and Tyler Alexander for the Rays. Peralta only went 5 1/3 innings but gave up just one hit and two earned runs. On the other side, Alexander was tagged for three homers and six runs in four innings of work.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's two homers came from Willy Adames and Brice Turang. Adames, Tyler Black, and Joey Wiemer each had two RBIs for the Brewers' offense.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is on the road today vs. the Brewers, and they trail the Blue Jays by one game for 4th place in the AL East. Overall, the Rays are 14-17, putting them six games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. The Rays dropped the first game of this series vs. the Brewers after taking the final game of their series vs. the White Sox.</p>

<p>So far, the Rays are just under .500 at home, going 8-9. On the road, they are 6-8 this season. As the favorite, the Rays are 10-13 this season and 4-4 as the underdog. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 3-4-2, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays are on the road, they are a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 6-8 against the run line. They have an average run margin of -1.1 on the road, and their average run margin in losing games is -4.1.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have played 31 games this season, and the over has hit in 18 of them. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game, and the over/under line for their games this season has been set at an average of 9 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over has gone 6-7 in those games. The over has hit in five of the 31 games they've played this season when the line was set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Zach Eflin gets the start for the Rays today as he faces the Brewers on the road. So far this season, he has made six starts and has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 4.08. Eflin's WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. Looking back at his last outing, Eflin took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work to the White Sox. He has allowed at least one home run in three of his last four outings. One positive note is that Eflin has turned in three quality starts this year. His ERA on the road is 5.0 compared to 3.65 at home.</p><p>For the season, the Rays are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been even worse at home, also averaging 3.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 11th in the league, and their team on-base percentage is just 15th in the league.</p>

<p>Isaac Paredes comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .291 for the season. He has gone 12/34 in his last eight games, including two home runs. Paredes' seven homers this season is 4th in the league and leads the Rays. Randy Arozarena is also among the league leaders in homers but is batting just .143 for the season and .103 in his last eight games.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Milwaukee is hosting the Rays today with an overall record of 18-11, good for 1st place in the NL Central. The Brewers hold a half-game lead over the Cubs for the division lead. So far, they have gone 7-3 in divisional matchups. The Brewers closed out April with a win over the Rays and are looking to keep it going today.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are just 6-7 this year, but they have been excellent on the road at 12-4. Milwaukee has been really good in day games this year, going 11-4. As the underdog, the Brewers are 9-6 this year and 9-5 as the favorite. The team's overall series record is 5-2-2 and they have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>The Brewers have been a better bet on the run line on the road this season, going 10-6 compared to 3-10 at home. Their average run margin is -1.4 at home and +2.3 on the road. They've been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 9-6 compared to 4-10 as the favorite.</p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers have played 29 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 16.9% of them. Their games have averaged 9.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 18-11. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 12-4.</p><p>Colin Rea is getting the start for the Brewers at home against the Rays. He has started 3 games so far this season, and in his last outing, he went 6 innings and gave up 5 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks. Rea has yet to pick up a loss, as he has a win and 2 no-decisions.</p><p>William Contreras has been a huge part of the Brewers' offense so far this season, as he is batting .345 and has driven in 23 runs, which is 6th in the league. He is also on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 7/24 in his last six games. Rhys Hoskins and Christian Yelich have also been big power threats for the Brewers, as they both have five homers this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Brewers are 6th in the league in scoring at 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.8 runs per contest. As a team, Milwaukee is batting .257, which is 4th in the league, and they have the 4th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

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