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Only 42 players participated in the Sentry Tournament of Champions last week. We have a lot more than that on hand this week. The first full-field event of 2021 will feature 137 players with the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club.

Thirty of the players in this week’s field played last week at Kapalua and most of those players are up near the top of the list as far as pricing goes for DraftKings this week. One reason is because they are among the best players in the game, having been able to qualify for the Tournament of Champions. Another reason is because a lot of guys in this field haven’t played in four or five weeks and rust could be a factor.

Our goal here is to find the best value picks on the board. It simply isn’t feasible to fill your lineup with the top guys because there is a salary cap. Our focus will be to find those high-upside, low-cost plays to fill out the last spot or two of your roster.

Salaries are from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/draftkings">DraftKings</a>.

Chez Reavie ($7,400) – Waialae is not a course that requires a lot of length. Rather, the Sony Open in Hawaii is really big on driving accuracy and strokes gained approach. Chez Reavie doesn’t hit the ball far, but he rarely puts himself into bad spots. Reavie missed the cut at Waialae last year, but it was a tough year for scoring all around, as Cam Smith won at 11-under, the lowest winning score in 15 years. Reavie was third, 18th, and eighth the three years prior. He was not playing well at the end of the 2020, but he’s had a chance to rest and he starts back up on a course where he has had success and one that fits his game.

Brandt Snedeker ($7,200) – Brandt Snedeker doesn’t have the sample size that a lot of players have at Waialae, but he’s played well when he has been there. Sneds was 12th last year, 16th the previous year, and runner-up back in 2016. He did miss the cut in 2017, so that could be a concern, along with some poor recent form, but this is the time of year when he typically shines. He plays very well early in the season out west, namely in California, but a couple of top-20 finishes the last two years at Waialae are certainly a good reason to take this low price on a very good winter player.

CT Pan ($7,100) – It feels like an eternity ago, but CT Pan was a top-10 finisher at The Masters back in November. He missed the cut at the RSM Classic, which is concerning, but Pan won the RBC Heritage in 2019. Harbour Town Golf Links is said to be the closest comp among PGA Tour courses to Waialae. This will be Pan’s second career start here and first since 2017. He’s not a huge hitter, but this course would seem to fit the profile of places where he would be positioned for success. Colonial Country Club is another one and that draws comparisons to Augusta National, where Pan was seventh just two months ago. Pan was third at Colonial in 2019 and 20th in 2018.

Branden Grace ($7,000) – Branden Grace only has one start at Waialae, which came back in 2017. He finished a very respectable 13th. He was eighth in the European Tour championship event at Abu Dhabi. Grace is a past winner of the RBC Heritage, so he is another one of those guys that seems to have some serious course fit to his game in this one. He was 19th at Colonial in the restart event for the PGA Tour back in May. That is a running theme through this week’s value players and it really does seem to be a pretty excellent approach to take with some significant correlations between courses and events.

Michael Thompson ($6,900) – One of the lesser-known players to participate last week was Michael Thompson. Nothing stood out about his game, but he did shoot 15-under with 23 birdie or better holes and nine bogey or worse holes. Thompson was even par after the first round and then put together three rounds in the 60s. He’s been a fixture here and hasn’t played terribly well, but he does have a couple of top-20 finishes to his name. He was top 10 at the RBC Heritage last season and in 2019 as well.

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The Terrapins and Boilermakers are set to face off at 12:00 ET on BTN. The Boilermakers will host the game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -5 to win at home against Maryland.<h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -5This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.<h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Maryland Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games</h3>

Maryland improved to 8-1 on the season with an 83-59 win over Ohio State on Wednesday. The Terrapins, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points ended at 142, just under the O/U line of 146. 

Maryland dominated the first half, leading 50-17 at the break. In the second half, they scored 33 points but allowed Ohio State to put up 42 points, a potential concern moving forward.Maryland put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, thanks in part to hitting 59.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from deep, making just 28% of their threes (7/25). Ja'Kobi Gillespie led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three and shooting 63.6% overall. Devin Royal added 18 points and 9 rebounds, and Derik Queen contributed 17 points and 11 boards.Maryland's defense gave up 59 points despite allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. The Terrapins struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 59% of their attempts (22/37). From beyond the arc, Maryland held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 25 attempts. The Terrapins also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws (75%).<h3>Can Purdue Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3>Purdue’s season record dropped to 7-2 after an 81-70 road loss to Penn State on Thursday. The Boilermakers entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, just over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5. After trailing 40-24 at halftime, Purdue’s offense came alive in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points. However, they couldn’t tighten up defensively, allowing 41 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from mounting a comeback.Purdue's offense connected at a 51.1% rate from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 61.5% of their two-point attempts and 38.1% from beyond the arc, finishing 8-for-21 from three-point range. The Boilermakers dished out 17 assists, with Ace Baldwin Jr. leading the way with 6 assists and 17 points. Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer each added 15 points, while Freddie Dilione contributed 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.Purdue's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, Purdue's opponents hit 7 of 18 threes, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 87% of their attempts. Purdue gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

The Washington Huskies meet the Michigan Wolverines for the first time since 2002, so here’s the best betting pick for this non-conference showdown at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, as the 2021 college football season goes on Saturday, September 11, with more of Week 2 action.



The Wolverines are listed as 6-point home favorites on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>. The Huskies open as +230 moneyline dogs, while the totals are set at 48.5 points, as the bookies expect to see a hard-fought battle between a couple of non-conference foes.



<h2>The Huskies upset their fans and backers in Week 1</h2>



The Washington Huskies put on a terrible offensive performance in Week 1 and suffered a 13-7 home loss to the Montana Grizzlies. They were listed as massive 22.5-point favorites, but the Huskies racked up just 291 total yards and turned the ball over three times while forcing zero turnovers on the other side.



Washington ran for just 65 yards last Saturday, averaging a paltry 2.4 yards per carry. Dylan Morris tossed for 226 yards and three interceptions, completing only 27 of his 46 passing attempts, so the Huskies need to improve a lot in order to stand a chance against the Wolverines.



Last year, Morris had 897 yards, four touchdowns, and three picks in four outings. The Huskies went 3-1, tallying 30.2 points per game (49th in the country) and surrendering 25.0 in a return (39th) in Jimmy Lake’s first season at the helm.



<h2>The Wolverines destroyed Western Michigan in the opener</h2>



The Michigan Wolverines started the new season in style, covering a 16.5-point spread in a dominant 47-14 home victory over the Western Michigan Broncos. They racked up 335 rushing yards on 43 totes and scored three times on the ground, while junior QB Cade McNamara threw for 136 yards and a couple of touchdowns.



The Wolverines held the Broncos to 310 total yards. Their defense wasn’t spectacular, but it was enough against the Broncos who didn’t have a proper response. Last season, the Wolverines went 2-4, allowing 34.5 points per contest (95th in the country) and scoring 28.3 in a return (66th), so Jim Harbaugh certainly tried to fix some problems.



Cade McNamara played four games in 2020, tossing for 425 yards and five touchdowns while completing 60.6 percent of his passing attempts. Hassan Haskins had 61 carries for 375 yards and six touchdowns, and senior RB enjoyed a nice opening week of the 2021 season, posting 13 totes for 70 yards and a TD.



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<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<ul><li>5-2 ATS in the last seven home games as favorites</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-washington-huskies-vs-michigan-wolverines-pick">Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines Pick</h2>



The Washington Huskies can only do a better job in this one after that awful display in Week 1, but I’ll stick with the hosts to cover, especially with six points on the table. The Wolverines looked good on both sides of the ball in their opener, and their offense didn’t skip a beat.



Michigan will miss wideout Ronnie Bell which is a huge blow for their passing offense. The Wolverines will have to lean more on their ground game, while the Huskies will have to figure out their QB situation. Dylan Morris was terrible last Saturday, and the Huskies have a couple of decent options on the bench. Washington should keep it close, so if you’re satisfied with slightly lower wages, buy a few points.



Pick: Take Michigan Wolverines -6.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



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Betting on the under should be the right move here. The Huskies showed plenty of offensive flaws in Week 1, but their defense will be ready for the Wolverines, who surprised many with their offensive display against the Broncos.



Michigan’s defense has improved, though the Wolverines will have to prove it in a much more difficult assignment in Week 2. Both teams will try to control the clock and run as much as they can which is another reason to go with the under. Seven of Washington’s last nine games went in the under, as well as 11 of the Huskies’ last 15 showings on the road.



Pick: Go under 48.5 points at -110

Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/11/21

Week 3 of the 2021 CFB season continues Friday, September 17, with a couple of games on the schedule, so we have prepared the best UCF vs. Louisville betting pick and odds, as the Knights take on the Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, with the kick-off at 7:30 PM ET.&nbsp;



UCF meets Louisville for the second time, and the Knights upset the Cardinals in 2013, grabbing a 38-35 victory as 14-point road underdogs. This time around, the Knights are 7-point road favorites, while the Cardinals are +225 moneyline dogs with a total of 67.5 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.



<h2>The Knights continue to lean on their offense&nbsp;</h2>



The UCF Knights (2-0; 1-1 ATS) are coming off a 63-14 thrashing of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 63-14 this past Saturday. They barely covered a massive 46-point spread at home, but the Knights can be satisfied with their performance against the arguably much weaker opponent.



UCF racked up 671 total yards last weekend, and junior wideout Ryan O’Keefe led the way with eight catches for 110 yards. Senior WR Brandon Johnson had seven receptions for 81 yards and a TD, while junior QB Dillon Gabriel threw for 312 yards and a couple of touchdowns.



Back in Week 1, Gabriel posted 318 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 36-31 win to the Boise State Broncos. Senior RB Isaiah Bowser tortured the Broncos for 172 yards and a TD, as UCF overcame a 21-0 deficit as a 6.5-point home fave.&nbsp;



<h2>The Cardinals’ defense will be tested Friday&nbsp;</h2>



The Louisville Cardinals (1-1; 0-2 ATS) opened the 2021 college football season with a tough 43-24 defeat to the Ole Miss Rebels in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, failing to cover a 9-point spread at the neutral site. Last week, they failed to cover a 30-point spread at home, but they still smashed the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 30-3.



The Cardinals easily slowed down the Colonels’ offense, limiting them to 149 yards through the air and 86 on the ground. Also, the Cardinals forced three turnovers, but their defense didn’t have a proper test against the hapless EKU’s attack.



Junior QB Malik Cunningham has tossed for 468 yards, a couple of touchdowns, and an interception through the first two weeks of the new season. He’s also added 29 carries for 108 yards and four touchdowns, while freshman wideout Ahmari Huggins-Bruce has recorded six receptions for 168 yards.



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<ul><li>4-2 ATS in the last six games played in Week 3</li></ul>



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<ul><li>2-5 ATS in the last seven games overall &nbsp;</li><li>1-5 ATS in the last six games against the American Athletic Conference</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-ucf-knights-vs-louisville-cardinals-pick">UCF Knights vs. Louisville Cardinals Pick</h2>



In his first season as the UCF Knights head coach, Guz Malzahn is trying to keep the team on the right track. Last year, the Knights owned the fifth-highest scoring offense in the nation, averaging 44.3 points per game while posting the second-most total yards per contest (585.6).



This UCF team continues to play fast, but the Knights will have to improve defensively in order to have a successful season. Still, their offense should be enough Friday, as the Cardinals’ defense hasn’t impressed over the previous two weeks. Louisville will have a tall task trying to outscore the Knights’ prolific offense.



Pick: Take UCF Knights -7.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



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With both teams struggling to defend well, I’m expecting to see a high-scoring affair Friday in Louisville. The Cardinals will struggle to keep the visitors on their half of the field, but the hosts certainly have enough firepower to put some serious numbers on the scoreboard.



The over has hit in 12 of Louisville’s last 18 games overall. Also, the over is 4-1 in the Cardinals’ last five outings in Week 3, and it is 6-1 in the Knights’ previous seven games played in September.



Pick: Go over 67.5 points at -110

UCF Knights vs. Louisville Cardinals Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/17/21

Looking to win big? The Islanders and Cardinals face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals are hosting the game at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Lamar is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.<h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals -1.5This game will be played at Montagne Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.<h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Lamar pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Islanders Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3>As the underdog, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has gone 3-6 this season. They have been the underdog in 9 of their 26 games, and their average scoring margin on the road is -2.4 points per game. So far, they are 6-7 on the road.

After a 72-61 win over Northwestern State, the Islanders have now won two straight games. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 6-4. So far, they have an overall record of 16-10.As the underdog, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has been a strong bet vs. the spread this season, going 8-1. Overall, their ATS mark is 16-6. On the road, the Islanders have an ATS record of 10-3 and have gone 8-2 vs. the spread in their last 10 road games.Today's over/under line of 145.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's games this season (144.9). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 136 points.In their recent matchup, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense ended with 72 points against Northwestern State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 36.5% and made 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Garry Clark, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 12.1, while Dian Wright-Forde also maintains a PPG average of 10.4 leading up to the game.So far this season, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense has been performing well, ranking 42nd in the country at 66.4 points allowed per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 27.5% this season.<h3>Can the Cardinals Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3>After winning their last game against New Orleans by a score of 94-72, Lamar enters this game with a record of 15-11. At home, they have been outstanding this season, going 10-1, and they have a scoring differential of +13.7 points per game.

For the year, the Cardinals have been favored in 12 of their 26 games, and they have gone 10-2 in those matchups. In Southland Conference play, they have gone 8-4 compared to their non-conference record of 7-7.As the favorite this season, Lamar has gone 9-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cardinals are 7-3 ATS. At home, they have an ATS mark of 10-1 this year and have gone 8-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.As a team, Lamar has an over/under record of 15-8 this season. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 154.4 points. Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (150.2). In their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 152 points.Lamar's offense had a good outing, putting up 94 points against New Orleans. They achieved a 56.9% field goal percentage and went 9/14 from the free-throw line. Terry Anderson is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 12.6. Meanwhile, Chris Pryor also brings a PPG average of 11.6 into the game.Coming into today's game, the Lamar defense is giving up an average of 74.7 points per contest. In today's game vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Lamar defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Lamar made 19 free-throws vs. the Cardinals.

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