<p>Looking to win big? The Bruins and Ducks face off at 6:00 ET on BTN. The Ducks are hosting the game at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 141 points, with Oregon being favored by -3.5 at home against UCLA.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon Ducks -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Not only will Oregon pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bruins Secure a Win at Eugene?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 7-1 on the season with a 69-58 win over Washington on Tuesday. The Bruins, playing at home, were favored by 12.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the over/under line of 138.</p> <p>UCLA led 29-24 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. Though they got the win, the Bruins didn’t dominate as much as expected.</p><p>In their last game, UCLA put up 69 points, shooting 41.7% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 50% of their attempts.</p> <p>Tyler Bilodeau and Sebastian Mack led the Bruins with 16 points each, with Bilodeau shooting 75% from the field. UCLA dished out 16 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>UCLA's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, even though they shot 41% from the field, making 25 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, UCLA allowed 43% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 39 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, UCLA's defense gave up 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the opponent to the line 22 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 50%. UCLA allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Oregon Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Ducks improved to 9-0 on the season with a 68-60 win over USC on Wednesday. Oregon, favored by six points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-23 at halftime, Oregon turned things around in the second half, scoring 45 points while holding USC to 30.</p><p>Oregon managed just 68 points in their last game, shooting 38.2% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit 75% of their free throws, going 18-for-24 from the line. The Ducks also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.</p> <p>Jackson Shelstad led the way with 24 points, despite shooting 38.5% overall and 25% from deep. Desmond Claude added 22 points and 4 assists, while Keeshawn Barthelemy contributed 18 points, hitting 4-of-5 threes and shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Oregon's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 40% shooting, with the opponent making 17 of 42 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon's defense was even more effective, allowing just 2 made threes on 13 attempts (15%). The opponent did manage to get to the line, hitting 20 of 26 free throws (76%). Oregon also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

UCLA Bruins vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seminoles versus the Tar Heels? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and North Carolina is favored by -10.5 vs. Florida State in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 12:00 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</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 Florida State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Seminoles Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Florida State enters this game as a 10.5-point underdog, and they have a 6-9 record in this role. On the road this season, the Seminoles have gone 5-8, and they have lost their last four games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Florida State is 16-15, and they are coming off of an 83-75 win over Miami (FL). In their last 10 road games, the Seminoles have gone 5-5.</p><p>Florida State's ATS record this season is currently at .500 with a mark of 15-15-1. On the road, the Seminoles are 6-7 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, FSU is just 3-7 vs. the spread. In their last 5 games as the underdog, they are 1-4 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Florida State's games this season (150.2). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 159 points.</p><p>Florida State's offense had a good outing, putting up 83 points against Miami (FL). They achieved a 40% field goal percentage and went 15/19 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Seminoles was Darin Green Jr with 26 points, while Jamir Watkins also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Looking at the Florida State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 75.8 points per game (266th). In their most recent game, the Florida State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Miami (FL) knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 75 points.</p><h3>Will the Tar Heels Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 28 of their 31 games this season. They have gone 23-5 in those games, including a 16-2 record at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +16.6 points per game, and they have won their last four games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Tar Heels have won six straight games, and they are 25-6 on the season. In their last game, they defeated Duke by a score of 84-79. In their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1.</p><p>North Carolina has an ATS record of 18-13 this season and is 10-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels are just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina's over/under record this season sits at 15-16 and today's line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (152.7). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 148 points compared to their season average of 151.7 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Tar Heels' offense tallied 84 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 81.6 points per game. The team's scoring leader is RJ Davis, who holds an average of 21.1 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Armando Bacot is averaging 13.9 points per game this season.</p><p>So far, the Tar Heels' defense is ranked 114th in the country at 70.1 points per contest. So far, the North Carolina defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.9 times per game (411st).</p>

Florida State Seminoles vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

<p>The 2021-22 NHL season continues Monday, March 28, with the Western Conference battle at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, so we have prepared the best Canucks vs. Blues betting pick along with the latest team stats and news.</p>



<p>Vancouver and St. Louis continue their three-game regular-season set. Back in January, the Blues outlasted the Canucks 3-1 as -175 road favorites. This time around, St. Louis is a -130 home fave with a total of 6.0 goals on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2>The Canucks won two of their last three games              </h2>



<p>The Vancouver Canucks (32-26-9) will close down their four-game road trip Monday at Enterprise Center. After a big 3-1 victory at the Colorado Avalanche and a 3-2 overtime loss at the Minnesota Wild, the Canucks defeated the Dallas Stars 4-1 as +120 moneyline underdogs this past Saturday.</p>



<p>Elias Pettersson powered the Canucks past the Stars with a couple of goals, while Thatcher Demko posted 35 saves to improve to 28-19-5 on the season. Demko now owns a 2.66 GAA and .917 save percentage, and the 26-year-old netminder should get another starting call Monday against the Blues.</p>



<p>Vancouver yields 2.81 goals per contest (10<sup>th</sup> in the NHL) and scores 2.82 in a return (22<sup>nd</sup>). The Canucks’ biggest problem is defending with a man down, as Vancouver owns the worst penalty-killing percentage in the NHL (72.3%). Also, their shooting percentage of 8.8 is the sixth-worst in the league.</p>



<h2>The Blues hope to break out of their slump           </h2>



<p>The St. Louis Blues (35-20-9) have struggled mightily over the last few weeks. They’ve won only one of their last six games overall and three of their previous 12 outings at any location. The Blues are now sitting at the fifth spot of the Western Conference standings, only four points ahead of the ninth-seeded Dallas Stars.</p>



<p>St. Louis is coming off an embarrassing 7-2 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes this past Saturday. It was their fourth consecutive loss on the home ice, while Ville Husso recorded his third defeat in his last four starts. Husso is now 16-6-4 with a 2.43 GAA and .922 save percentage in 2021-22, while Jordan Binnington is 13-13-4 with a 3.14 GAA and .901 save percentage.</p>



<p>It’s unknown who’ll guard the cage Monday against the Canucks, though we anticipate Husso, who’s been the Blues’ first option in the second half of the season. St. Louis surrenders 2.88 goals per game (13<sup>th</sup> in the NHL) while tallying 3.50 in a return (6<sup>th</sup>) on an 11.4 shooting percentage (1<sup>st</sup>).</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



<p><strong>Vancouver:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-6 in the last nine games overall</li></ul>



<p><strong>St. Louis:</strong></p>



<ul><li>11-3 in the last 14 games against the Western Conference&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-vancouver-canucks-vs-st-louis-blues-pick">Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues Pick</h2>



<p>Neither team has impressed over the last few weeks. I’ve mentioned the Blues’ record in their last 12 games, while the Canucks have lost six of their previous nine. Monday’s clash could easily go either way, and stakes are high for both sides.</p>



<p>The Canucks trail the No. 8 seed by three points. On the other side, the Blues desperately need a win to retain the No. 5 seed. I lean St. Louis because of its offense. The Blues own the fourth-best power-play percentage in the league (26.2%), while the Canucks have allowed the second-most power-play opportunities so far this season (206).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take St. Louis Blues at -130&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>The Blues’ defense has to pick up the pieces after yielding 12 goals in the last two games and 24 in the previous five. The Canucks are not an elite offensive team, so I’m expecting the Blues to improve their D whoever starts between the pipes.</p>



<p>Each but one of Vancouver’s last six contests have produced fewer than six goals in total. On the other side, six of the Blues’ last eight tilts have seen seven or more goals on the scoreboard.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 6.0 goals at -112&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues Odds, Pick, Prediction 3/28/22

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Learning how to bet the ponies just might be the only way to get your gambling fill during the coronavirus outbreak. To this point, just about everything except for the horse racing circuit has shut down. It may only be a matter of time, we’ll have to wait and see, but there is no time like the present to familiarize yourself with betting on horses.

Last week, we took a look at the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/2020-rebel-stakes-betting-odds-picks-preview/691383/"><strong>Rebel Stakes</strong></a>. I opted to skirt the favorite Nadal, who essentially went gate-to-wire for the win, going off as a 4/5 favorite. It was a very impressive performance for the favorite and also for the place finisher, Excession, who started slow at the back of the back, made a huge push up the rail, and nearly had enough to take down the favorite in the muck and mud.

This week, we’ll take a look at two big races coming up down at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The first is the Fair Grounds Oaks. This is part of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, which is a series of filly races that generally precedes the first Friday in May. Unfortunately, with the Kentucky Derby pushed back to September, the Kentucky Oaks is now the first Friday in September.

Nevertheless, we’ve got the Grade 2 TwinSpires.com Fair Grounds Oaks this week, which is a 1 1/16 mile race. Serengeti Empress, the winner of last year’s Kentucky Oaks, was the seventh filly since 2000 to win the Fair Grounds Oaks and then the Kentucky Oaks, so this one could be predictive for when we get to Churchill Downs.

This is the first race in the second leg of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks series and it looks to be a race for second place. The favorite, <strong>Finite</strong>, was listed as the 3/5 morning line favorite. Finite also drew the outermost post position, so the race to the front should be unabated.

Here are the horses, trainers, jockeys, and odds from the morning line for the 2020 Fair Ground Oaks:
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<tbody>
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<td width="43">Post</td>
<td width="166">Horse</td>
<td width="166">Trainer</td>
<td width="166">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
</tr>
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<td width="43">1</td>
<td width="166">Antoinette</td>
<td width="166">B. Mott</td>
<td width="166">J. Alvarado</td>
<td width="48">12/1</td>
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<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">French Rose</td>
<td width="166">J. Desormeaux</td>
<td width="166">M. Murrill</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">Tempers Rising</td>
<td width="166">D. Stewart</td>
<td width="166">J. Leparoux</td>
<td width="48">9/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Bonny South</td>
<td width="166">B. Cox</td>
<td width="166">F. Geroux</td>
<td width="48">4/1</td>
</tr>
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<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">Stop Shoppin Tammy</td>
<td width="166">P. Bauer</td>
<td width="166">C. Lanerie</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">Finite</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">R. Santana Jr.</td>
<td width="48">3/5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Let’s look at the six horses in the field and put together a profile:

<strong>Antoinette – </strong>Antoinette comes in off of her first win, which came in the Tepin Stakes at Aqueduct. The daughter of Hard Spun went 1 1/16 miles in 1:38:87 for a strong time to hold off I Dare U and Quality Heat. I Dare U was actually the even money favorite in that two-year-old filly race. Antoinette stalked the pace for most of the race before sliding down at the rail to beat I Dare U over the final furlong and a half. And she just scampered to the victory in her dirt debut.

This will be her first race since then for legendary trainer Bill Mott. Interestingly, Alvarado was in the irons on Stretchthestory, who went off at 23/1 in that race. It was a patient and calculated ride from Joe Bravo. Will Alvarado take the same tact? If so, will Antoinette have the speed in a stronger race, particularly to chase down Finite?

<strong>French Rose – </strong>French Rose comes off the shelf for the first race in nine months after a couple of maiden special weight (MSW) races at Santa Anita. This seems like an odd choice for J. Keith Desormeaux to bring this filly all the way from California to run in a race where she seems to have no chance. There must be a method to the madness.

Local rider Mitch Murrill will also be the one trying to get French Rose to the board. Murrill will also ride Sonneteer for Desormeaux in the New Orleans Classic, a 4+ race that precedes the Louisiana Derby. Sonneteer would seem to have a better chance in that race than French Rose has here.

<strong>Tempers Rising – </strong>The third favorite on the board comes from the camp of Dallas Stewart. Julian Leparoux will be in the irons for this powerhouse team that has had a couple of underwhelming finishes at Fair Grounds to this point. Tempers Rising finished fourth in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes back in February and third in the Silverbulletday Stakes in January. In fact, Tempers Rising has yet to win a race.

The daughter of Bayern, who won the Breeders’ Cup Classic back in 2014, has run at 1 1/16 miles twice in her career. The distance shouldn’t be a factor for her, but she has been bested by Finite twice already, so making the board is a possibility, but winning the race does not seem to be. Her familiarity with Fair Grounds and the cohesiveness of Stewart and Leparoux could really help in the quest for second.

<strong>Bonny South – </strong>Another excellent team here as Brad Cox and Florent Geroux team up once again with Bonny South. We don’t have a whole lot of data points for Bonny South, but we have one and it was impressive. In her allowance race at Oaklawn last month, she beat Shedaresthedevil in a sprint to the finish. Shedaresthedevil just won the Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn back on March 7.

There are some additional layers to Bonny South being in this race. We could have seen Taraz in the Fair Grounds Oaks. She won the Martha Washington Stakes at Churchill Downs and the Letellier Memorial at Fair Grounds, but suffered a catastrophic injury during a workout last month and had to be euthanized. It was reported that Taraz was going to run the Honeybee Stakes and not this race, so perhaps Bonny South was built better for the distance all along.

Cox is having some tough luck of late. An injury to Mr. Monomoy, thought to be a solid Derby contender, has put him on the shelf. One other note here is that Cox is also the trainer for British Idiom, who finished second to Finite in the Rachel Alexandra. It is a different ownership group, but Cox very much knows what he is up against.

<strong>Stop Shoppin Tammy – </strong>We don’t know much about Stop Shoppin Tammy except that she is the daughter of Tapit and that she is good enough for Corey Lanerie to assume the mount. Lanerie has a full dance card on Saturday with a full day of racing, but it is rare for Lanerie to pair up with Philip Bauer.

Stop Shoppin Tammy finished fourth in her maiden at Saratoga last year before coming to Fair Grounds for a win in her maiden there in mid-February. She went gate-to-wire in that one and comes in with a little momentum here off of a terrific workout time. She is also on Lasix for the first time, so we’ll see how that goes for her.

<strong>Finite – </strong>Finite isn’t just the likely winner of this race, but she could very well win a race or two in the Grade 1s, whenever that may be. The Kentucky Oaks won’t be until September. We’ll see when the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes that precedes the Preakness and the Acorn Stakes that precedes the Belmont will be run, but Finite should be ready.

Finite won the Rachel Alexandra on this very track by nearly five lengths last month. She beat Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner British Idiom in that race and has won five straight races overall. She’s won the Golden Rod Stakes and the Rachel Alexandra at this distance, so she won’t be bothered by that. This will also be her third race at Fair Grounds along with the Silverbulletday, which she also won.

<strong>Picks</strong>

So, who do we take alongside Finite? There are only six fillies in the race, so we want to be somewhat selective after Finite in an exacta or a trifecta. The horse that I prefer for second is Bonny South. Brad Cox knows fillies. Even with Taraz, prior to her tragic passing, and British Idiom in his group, Cox pointed Bonny South to this race. Munnings is the sire of both Finite and Bonny South and it should be a Munnings 1-2 finish.

Antoinette and Tempers Rising are both of interest in exotics. Antoinette’s excellent time in the Tepin Stakes came with a really strong close. Tempers Rising is a Dallas Stewart filly and even though she hasn’t had the results, we know he’s solid with the girls. I’m still finalizing my card with regards to the exotics, but will play Finite and Bonny South together and separately.

<strong>Exacta Box 6/4</strong>

<strong>Win/Place 6, 4</strong>

Post time is set for 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday March 21 and the race will be shown on NBC Sports Network.

Horse Racing Picks: Finite Big Favorite for Fair Grounds Oaks on March 21

<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Capitals are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Sabres in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sabres.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+157)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Buffalo Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres dropped to 11-14-4 this season. Buffalo took an early lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second period.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres failed to cover. All of Buffalo’s scoring came in the first period, while the Red Wings scored both of their goals in the second.</p><p>Buffalo's offense came up empty in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring their only goal on a shorthanded effort in the first period. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but failed to find the net again, with 13 giveaways adding to their struggles.</p> <p>Tuch took five shots on goal, but none of his teammates managed to score. Buffalo was shut out on the power play and didn't score in the second or third periods.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both coming on power plays in the second period. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recorded 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also tallied 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Are Washington Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Washington’s latest game was a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, bringing their record to 20-6-2. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0, Washington scored twice in the first period to take the lead. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including one with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season with a power-play strike just 44 seconds into the game. Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal, coming at the 19:49 mark of the first period. The Capitals were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, finishing with 21 shots on goal.</p> <p>Washington recorded 15 giveaways and picked up 3 assists, including Dylan Strome’s 13th of the season. John Carlson added his 7th assist, while Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after allowing three straight goals in their previous game, including two in the 2nd period and one more in the 3rd. Goalie Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense will need to tighten up, as they've given up 44 shots on goal and recorded just 2 takeaways.</p>

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<p>The NBA betting action continues with a small three-game Thursday card, so we’re taking a closer look at the interconference showdown at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to get you the best Jazz vs. 76ers betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Utah and Phila will close down their two-game regular-season series. Back in November, the Jazz dismantled the 76ers 120-85 as huge 11.5-point home favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>, but Utah is winless in four straight visits to Philadelphia. Both Jazz and Sixers will play on the second day of a back-to-back set this time around, and their Wednesday night’s contests have been excluded from the analysis.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Jazz started a four-game road trip with a narrow win over Cleveland</h2>



<p>The Utah Jazz visited Minnesota on Wednesday night, coming off a 109-108 victory at the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was their fourth consecutive win and eighth in the last ten games overall, as Utah continues to challenge Phoenix and Golden State for the top seed in the Western Conference.</p>



<p>Utah nearly blew a 15-point fourth-quarter against the Cavs. Donovan Mitchell finished with 35 points and six assists, while Rudy Gobert had six points, 20 rebounds, and five blocks. The Jazz went 20-for-48 from downtown, but they also turned the ball over 17 times and surrendered 15 offensive rebounds.</p>



<p>Mitchell has hit a 30-point mark in three straight games after a rough patch of four outings with 21 or fewer points. The Jazz boast the highest offensive rating in the NBA, averaging 116.5 points per 100 possessions. On the other side of the ball, they surrender 107.1 points per 100 possessions (8<sup>th</sup> in the league) on 44.2% shooting from the field (tied-9<sup>th</sup>) and 32.7% from downtown (tied-4<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The 76ers open a two-game homestand</h2>



<p>The Philadelphia 76ers wrapped up their four-game road trip on Wednesday night with a back-to-back clash against Charlotte. They were looking for the third straight victory after beating the Hornets 127-124 in overtime this past Monday.</p>



<p>Back on Friday, the Sixers outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 98-96 as 2.5-point road dogs. They overcame a ten-point fourth-quarter deficit, allowing a paltry nine points in the final 12 minutes. Joel Embiid led the charge with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Seth Curry added 18 points and five assists.</p>



<p>Embiid dominated the Hornets in that narrow overtime victory, as Phila failed to cover a 7.5-point spread. He had 43 points on 15-for-20 shooting from the field along with 15 rebounds and seven assists. The 76ers score 110.6 points per 100 possessions (tied-10<sup>th</sup> in the NBA) but surrender 109.4 in a return (17<sup>th</sup>).</p>



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



<p><strong>Utah:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-4 ATS in the last 11 games against the Atlantic Division</li></ul>



<p><strong>Philadelphia:</strong></p>



<ul><li>0-5 ATS in the last five games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-utah-jazz-vs-philadelphia-76ers-pick">Utah Jazz vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick</h2>



<p>The Jazz destroyed the Sixers in their first meeting of the season, but Phila was without Joel Embiid. We should see a much closer battle at Wells Fargo Center and a great matchup between Embiid and Rudy Gobert.</p>



<p>Both teams will play without rest, so it’s tough to say who’ll come out on top. Utah will certainly continue to lean on its 3-point shooting, and the Sixers rank 21<sup>st</sup> in the league in the opponent 3-point percentage (21<sup>st</sup>). If Gobert slows Embiid down, the visitors should escape with a win.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Utah Jazz&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The over is 8-1 in Utah’s last nine games overall. The Jazz play at a slightly slower pace, averaging 97.8 possessions per 48 minutes, but they take the most 3-point attempts in the league (43.3). On the other side, the Sixers take only 33.2 triples per 100 possessions. They play at the slowest pace in the NBA, registering 95.5 possessions per 48 minutes.</p>



<p>The 76ers have to slow down things as much as possible if they want to beat the Jazz. Utah has scored 127 or more points in three of its last four outings.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under</strong></p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Titans and Highlanders game? Catch the action at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA, as the Highlanders hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and UC Riverside is favored by -10 to win at home against Cal State Fullerton.</p><h3>CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +10</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Even though we have UC Riverside winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Cal State Fullerton dropped to 2-7 on the season after a 73-56 home loss to Long Beach State on Thursday. The Titans were -5 favorites but failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 129 went over the pre-game line of 126.5.</p> <p>Fullerton trailed 33-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 40.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton managed just 56 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, largely due to hitting only 1 of 13 from beyond the arc, a dismal 7.7%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they were much more effective, connecting on 61.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they struggled, hitting just 50% of their shots. Devin Askew led the team with 16 points, while Kam Martin added 11, shooting 50% overall and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton's defense gave up 73 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 61% of their attempts, going 22/36.</p> <p>However, the Titans did well in defending the three-point line, where their opponent managed just 1/13 shooting (7%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts (50%).</p><h3>Will UC Riverside Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>UC Riverside evened their record at 4-4 with a 68-64 road win over CSUN on Thursday. The Highlanders entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-31 at halftime, UC Riverside clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 37 of their own. The game’s total points of 132 fell well short of the 151 O/U line.</p><p>UC Riverside put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They hit 36% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 25 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 for 86.7%.</p> <p>Barrington Hargress led the way with 27 points, though he shot just 42.3% overall and 30% from three. Scotty Washington added 23 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep for 62.5% and shooting 64.3% overall. Keonte Jones contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>UC Riverside's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 40% shooting from the field, including 42% from two-point range, where they made 15 of 35 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 35%, hitting 7 of 20 threes. They also went 13/20 from the free-throw line, shooting 65%. UC Riverside gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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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.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
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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The end of the regular season is about two months away in the NHL. At that point, 16 teams will try their best to get their names etched on Lord Stanley’s Cup. About two months after that, a champion will be crowned. With the NHL Trade Deadline on the horizon and the All-Star Break in the rearview mirror, our good friend Brian Blessing thought it would be a good idea to take a look at the current NHL futures betting odds to win it all.

Many of the short prices in the NHL come from the Eastern Conference, where the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh Penguins reside. Right now, the East looks stronger than the Western Conference, but keep in mind that last season’s Stanley Cup champion was a last-place team in early January.

That team was the St. Louis Blues, who are anything but a last-place team this season and are actually the leaders in the Western Conference. After the Blues, there does seem to be a pretty decent drop-off to the rest of the conference, but sentiments like that tend to create a lot of betting value in futures markets.

One such team was featured prominently in Brian Blessing’s video thoughts about the current odds and where some of the best values are between the two conferences. At this point in time, there isn’t a lot of value on the good teams and you can probably get similar prices as the playoffs get closer. But, with 30 games left in the regular season, value can still be found on some of the teams priced in the middle.

That is where Brian went looking for some of his Stanley Cup futures value in this video.

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<p>Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees on Saturday, and he is facing off against Cooper Criswell for the Red Sox. The forecast for Saturday's game calls for light rain, and the game will get started at 7:15 PM ET from Fenway Park in Boston, MA.</p>

<p>The Yankees are 50-22 and the Red Sox are 35-35, and New York is currently in 1st place in the AL East. Boston is 3rd in the division. The money line odds have the Yankees at -171 compared to the Red Sox at +145, and the over/under line is currently 9 runs. FOX will be carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +145</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, June 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also 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>New York cruised to an easy 8-1 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a huge 1st inning, scoring two of their runs and picking up three of their five hits. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only run in the 4th and finished with just five hits.</p>

<p>Luis Gil started for the Yankees and picked up the win, going five innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued four walks. On the other side, Brayan Bello got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Alex Verdugo was the only Yankees hitter to have more than one hit, as he went 3/5 with a home run. Jose Trevino also had a two-run homer for New York. As for the Red Sox, Xander Bogaerts went 2/4.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are 50-22 overall and lead the AL East by 3.5 games over the Orioles. New York is 9-8 in divisional games this year and have been excellent at closing out series, with an overall mark of 17-3-2. This includes having won six straight series on the road.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees have gone 22-10 compared to 28-12 on the road. This season, the Yankees have been really good as the favorite, going 38-17, and they are 12-5 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Yankees win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. But when they lose, it's by an average of -2.6 runs per game. Overall, the Yankees have a run line record of 44-28, and they are 26-14 vs. the run line on the road. As the favorite, they are 30-25 vs. the run line, while as the underdog, they are 14-3. Their average run margin for the season is +1.9 runs per game.</p><p>When the Yankees are on the road, the over/under line has been set at 9 runs for today's game against the Red Sox. The Yankees have played to an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 33-37. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, the Yankees have gone 0-6-2. Only 9.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, and their games have gone under the line in 79.2% of their games this season. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 9-2. Rodón's ERA is 2.92, and he has pitched well on the road, coming in with a record of 5-2 and an ERA of 3.83. The left-hander has won his last four starts and is coming off a game in which he gave up just one earned run in seven innings of work. Rodón has allowed just one earned run in three of his last four outings.</p><p>The Yankees come into today's game as the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Not only do the Yankees lead the league in runs scored, but they are also 2nd in home runs and have the league's top on-base percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Aaron Judge has gone 11/31 with four homers and nine RBIs. For the season, he is batting .301 with a league-leading 25 homers and 63 RBIs. Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton have also been big power threats in the lineup, with Soto batting .319 with 17 homers and Stanton also having 17 homers, but he is batting just .233.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston will host the Yankees today with an even 35-35 record, and they are 14 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. So far, they are just 5-9 in AL East games. The Red Sox are also 16-20 at home this year.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Red Sox are 16-21 this year compared to a mark of 19-14 as the favorite. Boston's overall series record is 9-9-4, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Red Sox have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, as they have covered the run line in 32 of their 70 games. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 20-14, compared to just 12-24 at home. They have a positive run differential on the road this season, averaging 1.3 more runs per game than their opponents.</p><p>When the Red Sox play at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs, and their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. Overall, Boston has a 30-35 over/under record, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Red Sox have a 4-1-2 over/under record, and 12.9% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Through 10 starts, Cooper Criswell has a record of 3-3 and an ERA of 4.12 for the Red Sox. His WHIP for the season is currently 1.21. In his last outing, Criswell took the loss, going 4 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Criswell has allowed at least one homer in three of his last four outings. Overall, he has given up six homers this season. The right-hander has a BB/9 figure of 2.06 compared to 8.06 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 10th in the league in scoring at 4.5 runs per game. One thing to keep an eye on is their league-leading team BABIP of .31, which has helped them to the 8th best team batting average in the league. Boston has also been good at avoiding strikeouts this season, but their team walk numbers are just average. The Red Sox have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been one of the league's best power hitters this season, as his 13 homers are the best mark on the team and 8th in the MLB. Devers is also 2nd on the team in RBIs, with 32. Ceddanne Rafaela has also been a good run producer this season, leading the team with 37 RBIs, but he is batting just .221.</p>

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<p>The Delta Devils and Runnin' Utes are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin' Utes will host the game at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Utah is favored by -42 at home against Mississippi Valley State.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +42</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Mississippi Valley State at +42.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mississippi Valley State Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mississippi Valley State's season continued with an 87-43 loss to BYU on Saturday. The Delta Devils, heavy +45.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (130) fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 55-27 at halftime, MVSU scored just 16 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The Delta Devils will need to regroup as they look to improve on both ends of the floor.</p><p>In their last game, Mississippi Valley State struggled offensively, scoring just 43 points with a field goal percentage of 37.8% (17/45). Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 2 of 10 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 attempts, finishing at 70%.</p> <p>The Delta Devils managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game. Fousseyni Traore led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 62.5% (5/8) from the field. Kanon Catchings and Donovan Sanders each added 14 points, with Catchings hitting 2 threes on 6 attempts.</p><p>Mississippi Valley State struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 31 field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>The Delta Devils had trouble inside, where they gave up 20 two-pointers on 26 attempts, a 76% success rate for their opponent.</p><h3>Do the Runnin' Utes Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Utah improved to 4-0 with an 84-53 win over Utah Tech on Friday. The Utes were -25 point favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Utah led 42-26 at halftime and maintained their pace in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while holding Utah Tech to 27.</p><p>Utah put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks to hitting 61.5% of their two-point attempts (24/39), while struggling from deep, connecting on just 29.6% (8/27) from three-point range.</p> <p>The Utes dished out 24 assists, with Gabe Madsen leading the way with 19 points, shooting 47.1% overall and 33.3% from three (3/9). Keanu Dawes added 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 1 of 2 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Utah's defensive struggles, allowing 53 points on 48% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to just 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% clip. The Runnin' Utes also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 66%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Utah's defense gave up 24 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, with the opponent shooting 61% from two-point range. The Utes also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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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>

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>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

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<p>The Fighting Hawks and Tigers are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 152 points, and the Tigers are the home favorites against the Fighting Hawks in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 11:00 ET on Monday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can North Dakota Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Today marks the third game of the season for North Dakota, who currently have a 1-1 overall record. In their sole road game this season, the Fighting Hawks are 0-1, while they have a perfect 1-0 record at home. As of now, North Dakota holds a 1-1 ATS record heading into today's game. Looking back at the team's performance in the previous three games, they have gone 1-1 ATS with an average scoring margin of 0.</p><p>So far, North Dakota's games have averaged 165.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 155 points. The Fighting Hawks have an over/under record of 1-0-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 82 points per game.</p><p>North Dakota's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Elon, finishing the game with a total of 85 points. Their season average is now 82 points per game. The team's scoring leader is B.J. Omot, who holds an average of 20.7 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Treysen Eaglestaff is averaging 16.7 points per game this season.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, North Dakota is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 80.3 points per game (172nd). In their previous game vs. Elon, the Phoenix finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 68 points vs. North Dakota.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Pacific, who is getting ready for their 5th game of the season, has a 2-2 record overall. In their last three home games, including last year, Pacific has gone 1-2. As Pacific enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 1-3. When playing at home this season, Pacific is 0-2 vs. the spread, and in their previous ten home games, they are 4-6.</p><p>Through four games, Pacific has an over/under record of 2-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 141.8 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Tigers' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 72 points per game.</p><p>Pacific is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 77 points versus Lamar. This output is higher than their season-average of 65 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Donovan Williams, who is averaging 11.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Judson Martindale also maintains a PPG average of 11 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Tigers' defense holds the 146th rank in the nation, allowing 76.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Lamar, the Cardinals finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 76 points vs. Pacific.</p>

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The college football season is just about over. The biggest game of the season is on the horizon with a Monday January 13 kickoff at 8 p.m. ET. Beyond that, we only have a few bowl games remaining and the FCS National Championship Game between James Madison and North Dakota State.

Sadly, in what will be the last College Football Market Report of the season, there is very little to report. The post-New Year’s bowl games don’t draw a whole lot of attention and are generally weak matchups. There was some noteworthy game day movement in the Gator Bowl after an initial wave of activity, but not much otherwise. We’re seeing the same in the Potato Bowl, but very little otherwise.

In any event, we’ll analyze the remaining games in our last College Football Market Report:

<strong>275/276 Ohio vs. Nevada – </strong>The Potato Bowl kicks off on Friday afternoon between Ohio and Nevada. Ohio took the early money in the game to go from 6.5 up to as high as 8.5. Some trickles on Nevada bumped the line back down to 7.5, but game day money is hitting the board on Ohio. The markets are mostly 8.5 and 9 once again now. The total initially moved up from 57.5 to 59, but we’re seeing more over money now with a perfect weather forecast in Boise.

<strong>277/278 Tulane vs. Southern Miss – </strong>Tulane has been sitting -7 and the total has been sitting 56.5 for a long time for the Armed Forces Bowl. This is a very early 10:30 a.m. CT kickoff in Fort Worth, so this one will be done and over with a long time before the Wild Card games get going. There really is very little to report. A few books are sitting with extra juice on Tulane.

One thing I can report is that Tulane took a lot of sharp money over the course of the season and hasn’t taken any here. That does stand out to me to a degree and suggests that maybe Southern Miss will be the side of interest for sharper bettors.

<strong>279/280 Miami (OH) vs. Louisiana – </strong>The Lendingtree Bowl is in Mobile, Alabama and takes over for the Dollar General Bowl. Louisiana has been a 14-point favorite throughout the bowl betting process, but there are some whispers that Mississippi State may be courting Louisiana head coach Billy Napier. We’ll see if that has any impact on the January 6 bowl game. Otherwise, there is nothing to report on this game.

<strong>283/284 Clemson vs. LSU – </strong>LSU took quick early money on the National Championship Game to go up to 5.5 across most of the market. Some places did open below -5, but most of them did not, so there isn’t a ton of exposure for most books on the LSU side. Clemson sharp money is likely to come in as kickoff approaches because this line would have been pick ‘em or Clemson slightly favored just 5-6 weeks ago and one game or two shouldn’t be this much of an overreaction.

It seems likely that this line will close 5 with the total likely somewhere in the current range of 69.5 or 70. Public over money will be very, very heavy on the game, but usually the sharp side tends to be the under. Given that we didn’t see any sharp money to get out in front of a potential total move, the implication here is that sharp money will hit the under when the line peaks or simply isn’t interested.

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<p>From T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an AL West matchup between the Rangers and Mariners. Texas will be looking for a win on the road, as they are +111 on the money line. The Mariners are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -131. The over/under line is currently 6.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 7:15 PM ET, and FOX is carrying it on TV. Nathan Eovaldi is the Rangers' starter, and he is facing off against George Kirby. The Mariners are 1st in the AL West, while the Rangers are 2nd with a record of 33-36.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -131</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, June 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rangers 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 a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Mariners vs Rangers series. Seattle went into the matchup as -142 favorites and squeaked out a 3-2 win. The Mariners had just one more hit than the Rangers and struck out six more times, but still picked up the win.</p>

<p>Texas had a chance to tie or take the lead in the 9th inning, but Ryne Stanek closed things out for the Mariners. Andrew Heaney had a rough outing for the Rangers, going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Luis Castillo started for the Mariners and got the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued a season-high five walks.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 33-36 overall and is 6.5 games behind the Mariners in the AL West. The Rangers are on the road today, and they trail the Mariners by 6.5 games, with an overall division record of 9-12. So far, they are 4-6 across their last ten games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 16-17 this year, and they have gone 17-19 on the road. Texas has been the favorite in 38 games, where they are 20-18, and they are 13-18 when listed as the underdog. The Rangers' overall series record is 10-11-1 this year.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers are on the road, they have a run line record of 17-19, and they have covered the run line in three straight games. The Rangers have been the underdog in three straight games, and they have covered the run line in all three of those contests. They have a run line record of 31-38 overall, and their average run differential is 0.0 runs per game.</p><p>The Texas Rangers are on the road against the Seattle Mariners today. The over/under line is set at 6.5 runs, which is significantly lower than their combined run average of 8.5 runs per game. The Rangers have an over/under record of 25-42 on the season, with an average line of 9 runs per game. Their games have had an over/under line of 6.5 runs in none of their games this season, as all of their lines have been higher than that. Their current under streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Mariners on the road. He has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with an ERA of 2.68. Eovaldi's WHIP for the season is currently 1.09. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. Looking back further, he has made four straight starts with a record of no decision. Eovaldi has allowed two earned runs in each of these outings. The last time he gave up more than two earned runs was on April 28th.</p><p>Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia have been the Rangers' top power threats this season, with Seager's 14 homers leading the team and Garcia's 13 homers coming in as the 2nd most in the American League. However, both are looking to get their batting averages up, as Seager is hitting .268 and Garcia is batting just .217. Garcia's 40 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 15th in the majors.</p>

<p>Marcus Semien has gone just 6/28 in his last eight games, but he does have a home run in that stretch and comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak. For the season, he is batting .258 with 11 homers. Josh Smith has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/22 in his last eight games.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 41-31 overall and leads the AL West by 6.5 games over the Rangers. So far, they have been excellent against other teams in their division, going 15-5. The Mariners took the series opener vs. the Rangers and have an overall series record of 12-8-2 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Mariners have gone 25-12 this year, and they are 16-19 on the road. As the favorite, Seattle is 26-18 and 15-13 as the underdog. Looking at their recent performance, the Mariners are 6-4 over their last ten games.</p><p>Seattle has been a strong run line bet at home this season, going 19-18. The Mariners have an average run margin of +0.8 runs per game at home, compared to -0.5 runs per game on the road. They have an overall run line record of 34-38, with an average run margin of +0.2 runs per game. They have been a better run line bet as an underdog, going 16-12 against the run line, compared to 18-26 as a favorite. In their wins, they have an average run margin of +2.9 runs per game, while in their losses, they have an average run margin of -3.5 runs per game.</p><p>Seattle is playing at home against the Texas Rangers today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 6.5 runs. The Mariners' games have averaged 7.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 27-42. On average, the over/under line for their games has been set at 8 runs. In the three games this season where the line was set at 6.5 runs, the over has hit in two of them. Overall, 95.8% of Seattle's games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 6.5 runs, and the under has hit in their last four games.</p><p>Seattle is sending right-hander George Kirby to the mound today vs. the Rangers. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 5-5 with a 3.81 ERA. Kirby's WHIP for the season is currently 1.02, and opponents are batting .230 off him this year. Kirby has turned in seven quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he went seven innings, giving up one earned run on four hits. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Mariners are 27th in the MLB in runs scored, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.6 runs per contest. However, they do have the 7th most home runs in the league. As a team, they are batting just .221, which is the 24th ranked average in the league.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh and Mitch Garver have both struggled with their batting averages this season, but they are the Mariners' top two home run hitters. Raleigh is batting .207 and Garver is hitting just .176. Julio Rodriguez has been a bright spot, as he is batting .265 with six homers. Over his last five games, he has gone 4/19 with two RBIs. Tyler Locklear is on a three-game hitting streak and is 4/16 in his last five games.</p>

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