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<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Rangers.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 1:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Devils picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers evened their record at 16-16-1 with a 5-2 victory over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a short-handed goal at 16:16 in the first period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin scored twice, with his 9th goal coming on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider netted his 8th goal as well, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom scored for the first time this season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers took 40 shots on goal, scoring once on a power play and once while shorthanded.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance from their previous game against the Islanders, where they didn't allow a goal in the final frame. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers’ defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed in the third came with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New Jersey?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 22-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. New Jersey entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> <p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke through at 5:34. New Jersey’s offense couldn’t find the net, managing just 22 shots and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite putting 22 shots on goal. The Devils had 19 giveaways and were unable to score in any period.</p> <p>New Jersey didn't score on the power play, nor did they manage any shorthanded or empty net goals. The team was held without a goal for the entire game.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held firm through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. New Jersey's defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 22 hits, and 15 blocks.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Huskies. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and Washington is favored by -11 against Seattle in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Redhawks +11</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like Seattle at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Seattle Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seattle’s season continued to struggle after a 79-68 loss to UIC on Friday, December 20th. The Redhawks, now 2-8, were favored by 6.5 points at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Seattle trailed 34-32 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Seattle's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 21 attempts. The Redhawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.</p> <p>Brayden Maldonado led the way with 22 points, hitting 5-of-7 from three-point range and shooting 72.7% overall. Ahmad Henderson II added 14 points and 9 assists, while Filip Skobalj contributed 11 points, knocking down 3-of-5 threes.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seattle's opponents hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 66% success rate. Seattle allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies improved to 7-3 on the season with an 89-73 win over Washington State on Wednesday. Washington, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Washington led 35-31 at halftime and broke the game open by scoring 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Washington's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%, and they connected on 65.4% of their free throws, going 17 for 26.</p> <p>DJ Davis and Nate Calmese each scored 21 points, with Davis hitting 3 of 7 threes and adding 4 assists. Mekhi Mason also hit 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Tyler Harris made 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Great Osobor contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the field, and Tyree Ihenacho was perfect from the floor, going 4 for 4.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Huskies allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington allowed the opposing team to shoot 47%, with 10 threes made on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts.</p>

Seattle Redhawks vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Blackhawks and Wild are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild will host the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Wild are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>The Wild enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blackhawks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 12-20-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third put the game out of reach.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, with Isaak Phillips netting his first goal of the season and Teuvo Teravainen adding his fourth on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal of the year, also on a power play in the second period. Ryan Donato closed out the scoring for Chicago, marking his seventh goal of the season.</p> <p>Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine, while Taylor Hall added his fourth assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, Arvid Söderblom turned in a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They allowed two goals, both coming in the 3rd period, with the second occurring with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wild Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-10-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but they didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild’s 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play or in a shootout, with their second goal coming 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Canadiens and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Blue Jackets being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Montreal Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 14-16-3. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 4 falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Canadiens didn’t score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal at 19:15 to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal’s offense was held in check during their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist. Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist of the year.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 20. They were shut out in the first two periods before Dvorak's goal at 14:28 in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, with both coming late in the 1st and 2nd periods. The Canadiens pulled within one in the 3rd, but they gave up an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Does Columbus Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-16-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, as underdogs, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. They managed to score twice in the second, but the Capitals added two more goals to seal the win.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only came away with two goals. Damon Severson netted his 4th of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd period.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and 3 assists in the game. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the year on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese earned his 2nd assist. Adam Fantilli also contributed with his 4th assist on Severson’s goal.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, giving up 5 goals in the first period. They allowed another in the 2nd and one more late in the 3rd, leading to a 7-2 loss. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-991) will host the Utah Jazz (+640) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 14 points, and the over/under line is set at 232.5.</p>

<p>Utah comes into this game with a 7-20 record, which puts them 14th in the Western Conference. They have won two games in a row. Cleveland is 25-4 and has won four straight. They are currently the top team in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +14</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-130 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Win in Cleveland?</h3><p>Utah improved to 7-20 this season with a 105-94 win over the Nets on Saturday. The Jazz, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 199, falling well short of the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 24-19 at the end of the 1st quarter, Utah took control by outscoring Brooklyn 31-21 in the 2nd quarter and 25-18 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 75-63 lead and held off the Nets, who edged them 31-30 in the final period.</p><p>Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 21 points in their win over the Nets, scoring 14 in the 4th quarter despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 23.1% from three. Svi Mykhailiuk and Collin Sexton each added 18 points, with Mykhailiuk hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>Utah made 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from deep and 47.7% overall. Sexton and Mykhailiuk both scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter, while Markkanen's big 4th quarter helped secure the win.</p><p>The Jazz put on a defensive clinic against the Nets, giving up just 94 points in the win. They held Brooklyn to 24 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, and a mere 18 in the 3rd. Even with a 31-point 4th quarter, Utah's defense was solid throughout.</p> <p>Utah limited the Nets to 40% shooting, including just 17% from beyond the arc, where Brooklyn made only 7 threes. The Jazz also recorded 11 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Does Cleveland Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 25-4 on the season with a dominant 126-99 win over the 76ers on Saturday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 225, just over the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, Cleveland took control by outscoring Philadelphia 36-25 in the 2nd and 33-21 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 99-76 lead, the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 107-82 to 117-82.</p><p>The Cavaliers put on an offensive show in their win over the 76ers, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 22 three-pointers at a 51.2% clip. Darius Garland led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 threes at 85.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter. Garland scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mobley added 10 in the same period.</p><p>The Cavaliers tightened up defensively after a shaky 1st quarter, allowing just 69 points over the final three periods to hold the 76ers to 99 points. Cleveland's defense was particularly strong in the 3rd quarter, where they gave up just 21 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Cavaliers held the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Philadelphia made 11 threes. Cleveland also recorded 8 steals and 1 block in the game.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. Oregon State is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Beavers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 8-2 on the season with a 74-65 road win over Charleston on Sunday. The Beavers entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 139 fell just under the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon State led 35-26 at halftime and matched Charleston's 39 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>Oregon State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beavers were solid, making 23 of 29 attempts (79.3%). Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor each contributed 16 points, with Rataj also grabbing 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 14 points and adding 4 assists.</p><p>Oregon State's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a strong effort limiting them to 36% shooting from the field. The Beavers gave up 21 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon State's defense allowed 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Can Oakland Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oakland improved to 3-7 on the season with a 72-71 win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday. The Golden Grizzlies were +7 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Oakland led 33-27 at halftime, but the Ramblers made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Oakland 44-39. The game’s total points of 143 went over the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 9 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Miles Rubin led the way with 21 points on 9 of 11 shooting, while Allen Mukeba, Malcolm Christie, and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each added 20 points. Christie and Edwards both hit 6 threes, with Edwards shooting 46.2% from deep. The Golden Grizzlies grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 71 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense conceded 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%. Oakland allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Capitals and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Bruins to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 23-8-2 for the season. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, while the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Washington trailed early but took the lead with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season, with Brandon Duhaime adding his second in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin’s goal came on a power play, while Duhaime scored with just 11 seconds left in the first period.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist of the season on Ovechkin’s goal, and John Carlson added his 7th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal of the game and then three more after taking a 2-1 lead late in the first period. The final goal was an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the 3rd period. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage. The Capitals' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Are Boston Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 18-13-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense got on the board early, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark in the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Bruins' defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Vaqueros and Lancers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and California Baptist is favored by -13 to win at home against Texas-Rio Grande Valley.</p><h3>TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros +13</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Even though we have California Baptist winning straight-up, we like Texas-Rio Grande Valley at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vaqueros Have a Shot at a Win at Riverside?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Grand Canyon by a score of 72-43, the Vaqueros come into this game with a record of 6-22. They have lost 11 straight games and have gone just 2-15 in Western Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has gone just 1-12, and they have gone 0-5 in their last five games away from home. They have an average scoring margin of -15.4 on the road this season.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has an ATS record of 10-14 this season. On the road, the Vaqueros are 6-7 vs. the spread and have gone 4-6 in their last 10 road games. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Texas-Rio Grande Valley is just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Texas-Rio Grande Valley this season is 13-13 and the average over/under line in their games is 151.4. So far, 20 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 138.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 127 points and their over/under record during that stretch is 0-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Texas-Rio Grande Valley offense tallied 43 points in a matchup against Grand Canyon. Their field goal percentage for the game was 33.3%, and they made 5 threes. Elijah Elliott is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Daylen Williams brings a PPG average of 10.2 into the game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Texas-Rio Grande Valley is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 79.9 points per game (322nd). Against Grand Canyon in their most recent game, the Texas-Rio Grande Valley defense gave up a total of 72 points while allowing Grand Canyon to hit 50% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Lancers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>California Baptist enters this game with a 14-14 overall record and a five-game losing streak. They are 7-9 in Western Athletic Conference play and 8-5 at home this season. On the year, they have been favored in 16 games, going 10-6 in those matchups.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lancers fell to Tarleton State by a score of 82-65. Over their last 10 games at home, they have a record of 5-5. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +3.3 points per game at home.</p><p>As the favorite, Cal Baptist has gone just 4-6 vs. the spread in their last 10 games. Overall, they are 9-16 vs. the spread this year. At home, their ATS mark is 4-9 and they are 0-5 vs. the spread in their last 5 home games.</p><p>Cal Baptist's over/under record this season sits at 12-13 and today's over/under line of 138.5 is higher than the average over/under line of 137.3 in their games this year. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>The Lancers' offense wrapped up their last game with 65 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 67.8 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Dominique Daniels Jr., who holds an average of 19.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Blondeau Tchoukuiegno is averaging 11.4 points per game this season.</p><p>California Baptist's defense has been playing well, ranking 41st nationally, with 66.5 points allowed per game. In their most recent game, the California Baptist defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Tarleton State knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 82 points.</p>

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