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<p>The Giants are +322 on the money line as they host the Colts at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Colts are favored by -7.5 on the road, with the over/under line set at 40.5 points. This non-conference matchup is being televised by FOX, and the Giants' point spread is +7.5. The game kicks off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS NEW YORK GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indianapolis Colts -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colts winning this one by a score of 28 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Colts winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 40.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colts Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>After a week 15 loss to the Broncos, the Colts bounced back with a 38-30 win over the Titans in week 16, bringing their record to 7-8. Indianapolis was a 4-point favorite and covered the spread, moving their ATS record to 9-6. They are 3-2 as favorites and 6-4 as underdogs. The over has hit in three straight Colts games, including week 16, when they and the Titans combined for 68 points, easily surpassing the 42.5-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Colts rank 25th in our power rankings and have a 13% chance of making the playoffs. They are 8th in the AFC and 2nd in the AFC South, with a 2-3 division record. They are 4-3 at home and 3-5 on the road.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Colts are 27th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 21st in the NFL in both points (21.2) and yards (321.1) per game. Indianapolis has leaned heavily on the run game, ranking 8th in both rushing attempts (28.6) and yards (135.2) per game. On the passing side, they are 28th in the league with 185.9 yards per game, despite ranking 22nd in attempts.</p> <p>In week 16, the Colts scored 38 points against the Titans, with 24 coming in the 2nd quarter. Jonathan Taylor had a huge game, rushing for 218 yards and 3 touchdowns on 29 carries. Anthony Richardson threw for 131 yards, completing 7 of 11 passes, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Josh Downs led the team in receiving with 3 catches for 61 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>In their 38-30 win over the Titans, the Colts' defense allowed 242 passing yards on 23 completions. They picked off three passes and held Tennessee to 45.5% on third down. The Colts defended the run well, allowing just 65 yards on 22 attempts, and their secondary limited the Titans to a 67.6% completion rate. However, they did give up two passing touchdowns.<p></p>Despite allowing 307 total yards, the Colts' defense made key plays in the passing game to help secure the win. They managed only one sack but did generate three interceptions and held the Titans to 3.0 yards per attempt on the ground.</p><h3>Are The Giants Going Win In At Upset At MetLife Stadium</h3><p>The Giants enter week 17 against the Colts looking to end a 10-game losing streak, which includes a 34-7 loss to the Falcons in week 16. This leaves New York at 2-13, ranking 31st in our power rankings. They are 0-8 at home and 2-5 on the road, with both wins coming away from MetLife Stadium.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Giants are 4-11, including two straight ATS losses. They were unable to cover as 9.5-point underdogs against Atlanta. Their O/U record is 5-10, with their games averaging 38.5 points compared to a 41.7-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Giants rank 30th in our offensive power rankings. They are 31st in the NFL in points per game (14.3) and last in total yards, averaging 292.3 per game. Despite ranking 7th in passing attempts, they are 29th in passing yards, with 185.4 per game. On the ground, they rank 22nd in rushing yards, averaging 106.9 per game on 24.6 attempts.</p> <p>In week 16, the Giants scored just 7 points, all in the 2nd quarter, in a 34-7 loss to the Falcons. Drew Lock threw for 210 yards, completing 22 of 39 passes, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Malik Nabers led the team with 7 catches for 68 yards. The Giants converted 33.3% of their 3rd downs and went 1/2 in the red zone.</p><p>The Giants' defense struggled to generate pressure in their most recent game, failing to record any sacks and losing the quarterback hit differential by -4. Despite allowing just 202 passing yards, they gave up 34 points in a 34-7 loss to the Falcons. New York allowed Atlanta to convert on 57.1% of their third down attempts and ran for 127 yards on 38 attempts.<p></p>New York's defense did come up with one interception and limited the Falcons to 3.3 yards per rushing attempt. In the passing game, the Giants didn't give up any big plays, but Atlanta was efficient enough to come away with a lopsided victory.</p>

Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 4:10 PM ET, the Boston Red Sox will square off against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA. The Mariners are currently favored to win this AL matchup, with a money line payout of -156 compared to the Red Sox's +130.</p>

<p>Garrett Whitlock is set to take the mound for the Red Sox, while the Mariners will counter with Bryce Miller. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 8 runs, with the under paying out at -117 compared to the over at -105.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -156</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox 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>The Mariners were able to take down the Red Sox in the last game of this series, winning in extra innings by a score of 4-3. Heading into the game, the Mariners were the favorite at -156 on the money line.</p>

<p>Both teams finished with seven hits, but the Mariners were able to pull out the win. Josh Rojas was the only player for Seattle to have a multi-hit game, while Ceddanne Rafaela and Pablo Reyes each had two hits for the Red Sox.</p>

<p>Neither Logan Gilbert nor Kutter Crawford gave up a run in their starts, but neither pitcher factored into the decision. Tayler Saucedo got the win for the Mariners out of the bullpen, while Joely Rodriguez took the loss for Boston. This game needed extra innings to decide a winner, with the Mariners scoring three runs in the 10th.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Garrett Whitlock is coming off a season in which he made 22 appearances and 10 starts for the Red Sox. His record for the season was 5-5, and his ERA was 5.15. Whitlock's WHIP for the season was 1.33, and he finished the year with three quality starts. Opponents had an OPS of .789 against Whitlock, and he allowed a total of 13 home runs. For the season, Whitlock averaged 9.04 strikeouts per nine innings and 1.63 walks per nine innings.</p><p>For the Red Sox, we have Triston Casas as our top projected hitter in terms of home runs, as his home run projection is 8th best in the league today. Rafael Devers is 2nd on the team in terms of hits and home runs, with his home run projection 9th in the league. Masataka Yoshida has the best hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 16th in today's slate of games.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>On the mound for the Mariners is Bryce Miller, who is coming off a season in which he made 25 starts and finished with a record of 8-7. His ERA for the year was 4.32, and he finished with a WHIP of 1.14. Miller's batting average allowed was .243, and his on-base percentage allowed was .286. He finished the season with nine quality starts and allowed a total of 18 home runs. For the season, Miller averaged 8.15 strikeouts per nine innings and finished with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 4.6.</p><p>For the Mariners, Julio Rodríguez is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his hits projection is 14th best in the league today. He also has the best odds to hit a home run on the team and the 7th best odds in the league. Mitch Garver is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections and 8th in the league. J.P. Crawford is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits projections and 26th in the league. His home run projection is 12th best in the league.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/24

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<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third contest of their four-game series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, so here’s the best betting pick for this National League showdown set for Saturday, August 28, with the first pitch at 6:05 PM ET.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Diamondbacks have owned the Phillies over the last few years, winning 15 of their previous 19 encounters. Excluding the second game of this series, Arizona is 4-0 against Phila in 2021, but the D-backs are listed as underdogs for Saturday’s clash, according to <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2><strong>Arizona upset the Phillies in the opener for its second straight W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks improved to 44-85 on the season following an 8-7 victory at Citizens Bank Park this past Thursday. They nearly blew a six-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, as the D-backs bullpen continues to cause huge problems, though their defense is not helping a lot either.</p>



<p>Arizona’s relievers own the highest ERA in the majors (5.33). Over the last couple of weeks, they’ve registered a 4.26 ERA and 4.52 FIP. The D-backs have won nine of their previous 14 games mostly thanks to their offense, as Arizona’s bats have recorded a nice .279/.346/.467 triple-slash in that 14-game stretch.</p>



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<p>Humberto Mejia will get the starting call Saturday, his second in the big leagues. The 24-year-old righty took a no-decision on his debut last Monday, allowing a couple of earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven through five innings of work in a 6-5 defeat at the Pittsburgh Pirates.</p>



<h2><strong>The Phillies seek revenge</strong></h2>



<p>The Philadelphia Phillies fell to 63-64 on the season following that disappointing defeat to the Diamondbacks last Thursday. It was a huge blow for the Phillies, who trailed the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves by five and a half games on Friday.</p>



<p>Philadelphia has won only four of its previous 12 contests overall, mostly due to a proper slump at the dish. The Phillies have scored just 43 runs in the process while compiling a miserable .195/.283/.356 batting line.</p>



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<p>Kyle Gibson will take the mound Saturday against Arizona, and the 33-year-old righty is 3-2 with a 3.77 ERA in four starts and one relief appearance since he joined the Phillies in July. Last Sunday, Gibson threw eight frames of a one-run ball in a 7-4 victory at the San Diego Padres. He’s 9-5 with a 3.06 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 23 starts and one relief app this season (19 starts with Texas).</p>



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<p><strong>Arizona:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-8 in the last 11 games on the road</li></ul>



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<p>The Phillies finally got things going offensively in the opening clash of this set, and I’m expecting a strong performance Saturday against the D-backs’ pitching staff. Humberto Mejia is still young and learning at this level. He’s 5-4 with a poor 5.93 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 12 starts in the triple-A this season.</p>



<p>Kyle Gibson will have to give his team a chance, of course, while the Phillies bullpen has a 4.17 ERA and 3.66 FIP in the last two weeks of action. If they want to stay alive n the playoff chase, the Phillies cannot afford a loss here.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Philadelphia Phillies at -207&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<p>The current Diamondbacks have a solid .273/.303/.466 slash line in 52 at-bats against Kyle Gibson, who met them once this year and gave up three earned runs on seven hits and a couple of walks through six frames.</p>



<p>Arizona has done a good job at the plate lately. If the D-backs continue to hit well, the Phillies will be under pressure to bring everything they have, and we’ll see a high-scoring affair. The over has hit in six of the last seven encounters between these two teams at Citizens Bank Park.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 9.0 runs at +105</strong></p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/28/21

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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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>The Islanders and Huskies are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Huskies will host the game at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -12.5 in this Southland conference matchup the against Houston Christian. The over/under for the game is set at 151.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sharp Gymnasium at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Houston Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Islanders Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>After defeating Lamar 75-61, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is now 17-10 on the season and has won three straight games. In Southland Conference play, the Islanders are 10-4, and they have gone 7-6 against non-conference opponents.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has gone 7-7, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home. For the year, their average scoring margin on the road is -1.2 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has an ATS record of 8-5. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road, the Islanders are 11-3 ATS this year and they have gone 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's games this season (145). So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 138 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense ended with 75 points against Lamar. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 5 threes. The top scorer for the Islanders was Jordan Roberts with 17 points, while Garry Clark also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense has been playing well, ranking 39th nationally, with 66.2 points allowed per game. So far, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense is giving up an average of 6.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.6 times per game (578th).</p><h3>Will the Huskies Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Houston Christian has gone 3-5, and they enter this game with a two-game losing streak. Over their last 10 games at home, they have a 5-5 record.</p>

<p>On the season, Houston Christian has an average scoring margin of -10.0 points per game at home, and they have gone 4-19 as the underdog.</p><p>As the underdog, Houston Christian has gone 13-10 against the spread this season. At home, they are 5-3 vs. the spread and 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Houston Christian's games this season (154.3). Currently, their over/under record is 12-11. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 3-0. Throughout their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 155 points and their over/under record is 7-3.</p><p>The Huskies' offense wrapped up their last game with 73 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 70.9 points per contest. The top scorer for the Huskies was Marcus Greene with 19 points, while Jay Alvarez also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Houston Christian defense is giving up an average of 82.6 points per contest. So far, the Houston Christian defense is giving up an average of 10.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 15.5 times per game (716th).</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Christian Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/24

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