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<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Owls face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -3 against Monmouth in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls -3</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hawks faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Michigan State. Monmouth, who entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs, fell 81-57 to the Spartans.</p> 

<p>Monmouth trailed 38-27 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points ended at 138, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 26.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 34.4%.</p> <p>Jaden Akins led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Abdi Bashir Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting 31.8% overall and 27.3% from three.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 62% on two-pointers, with the opponent hitting 27 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Monmouth held the opponent to 16% shooting, as they made just 3 of 18 threes. The opponent also went 18/27 from the free-throw line.</p><h3>Are Temple Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple opened their season with an 81-70 win over Sacred Heart on Monday. Despite being -13.5 favorites, the Owls didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-36 at halftime, Temple pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-34.</p><p>Temple's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting 47.8% from three-point range, making 11 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, and they connected on 16 of 23 free throws, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 71.4% from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Tanner Thomas added 22 points, while Steve Settle III contributed 16 points and 6 assists, also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Temple's defense struggled in this one, giving up 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 27 made baskets on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws.</p>

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Two teams riding winning streaks, the Minnesota Wild and the Los Angeles Kings meet at the Staples Center. This Western Conference matchup will get started at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7, and it can be watched live on Fox Sports North.
<h2>Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings Odds</h2>
Minnesota is 34-33 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 0.1 units this season. 32 of its outings have gone over the total, while 29 have gone under and just five have pushed. The Wild are 15-17 SU as an away team in 2019-20.

Minnesota has converted on 21.0 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a mark that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 28th out of 31 teams, and the team's successfully killed off only 76.4 percent of all penalties.

The Wild, as a collective unit, have been whistled for penalties 3.6 times per game this season, and 2.4 per game over its last five road outings. The team has had to defend opponent power plays just 6.3 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Boasting a .913 save percentage and 25.9 saves per game, Alex Stalock (21-16-4) has been the top option in goal for Minnesota this year. If it decides to give him a rest, however, the team might turn to Devan Dubnyk (11-18-2), who has a .892 save percentage and 3.34 goals against average this year.

Kevin Fiala and Ryan Suter will both spearhead the attack for the visiting Wild. Fiala (52 points) has tallied 21 goals and 31 assists, and has recorded two or more points in 13 different games. Suter has eight goals and 39 assists to his creditand has notched at least one point in 34 games.

On the other side of the ice, Los Angeles is 26-41 straight up (SU) and has lost 6.3 units for moneyline bettors this year. 36 of its contests have gone under the total, while 25 have gone over and just five have pushed. It's 16-15 SU as the home team this year.

The Kings have converted on just 17.5 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that's ranked 25th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 26th overall, and it's successfully killed off 76.6 percent of all penalties.

Kings players have been called for penalties only 3.1 times per game this season, 2.8 per game over their last five outings total, and 3.0 per game over their last five at home. The team has had to stave off opponent power plays just 7.1 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Jonathan Quick (26.5 saves per game) has been the top choice in the crease for the Kings. Quick has 15 wins, 26 losses, and four OT losses to his credit and has registered a mediocre 2.83 goals against average and a fairly-weak .903 save percentage this season.

Anze Kopitar (20 goals, 39 assists) will lead the offensive counter for the Kings.
<h3>Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free Pick:</a> SU Winner – Kings, O/U – Under
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Six of Minnesota's last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 4-2 in those games.

Power plays and penalty kills may prove to be key in the outcome of this matchup. The Wild are 17-13 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 24-21 in games where they're in the box for fewer than 10 total penalty minutes. The Kings are 8-16 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 19-33 in games where total penalty minutes are in the single digits.

Minnesota is 2-3 in games decided by a shootout this season while Los Angeles is 1-3 in shootouts.

Los Angeles has allowed 3.1 goals per game overall this year, but is giving up only 0.8 per match up over its four-game win streak.

Minnesota has averaged 8.0 giveaways over its last five home games, a rise over its season average of 6.7 giveaways per game (ranked first overall).

Los Angeles skaters have averaged 9.2 giveaways over its last five home games, an improvement from its season average of 10.0 giveaways per game (ranked 16th in the NHL).

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Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick 3/7/20

<p>Betting on today's Golden Grizzlies and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on TBS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and North Carolina State is favored by -5.5 at home against Oakland.</p><h3>OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, March 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Grizzlies Offense Score Enough in Pittsburgh?</h3><p>In today's game against North Carolina State, the Oakland team, who currently has a record of 24-11, will be taking the court. The Golden Grizzlies have gone 10-7 in road games and 11-4 at home. As of now, Oakland has a winning record against the spread at 20-12. In their most recent five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 35 games, Oakland has an over/under record of 17-15-0, with their games averaging 148.8 points per game on average. The Golden Grizzlies' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 153 points per game.</p><p>Oakland's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 80 points against Kentucky. They had an overall field goal percentage of 41.3% and made 13/23 free throws. Trey Townsend is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.9. Meanwhile, Jack Gohlke also brings a PPG average of 12.3 into the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, Oakland is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.0 points per game. Oakland's three-point defense is currently 261st in the country at 8.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.9% of their shots vs. Oakland.</p><h3>Are North Carolina State Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Following their most recent victory against Texas Tech by a score of 80-67, North Carolina State now holds a 22-14 record. In games played on the road, the Wolfpack have a record of 11-9, while they are 12-5 when playing at home. Heading into their game against Oakland, North Carolina State holds an ATS record of 19-17-1. In their last ten games, North Carolina State has been perfect vs. the spread at 5-0.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 36 games, North Carolina State has an over/under record of 21-14-2, with their games averaging 147.9 points per game on average. The Wolfpack's last five games have culminated with an average of 146 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.</p><p>North Carolina State's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 80 points against Texas Tech. They had an overall field goal percentage of 50.9% and made 21/26 free throws. Leading North Carolina State in scoring vs. Texas Tech was Ben Middlebrooks with his 21 points. Mohamed Diarra also added 17 points for the Wolfpack.</p><p>So far, the Wolfpack's defense is ranked 184th in the country at 72.0 points per contest. North Carolina State's three-point defense is currently 154th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.8% of their shots vs. North Carolina State.</p>

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Tournament Second Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/23/24

<p>From Fenway Park in Boston, we have an interleague matchup between the Giants and Red Sox. First pitch on Tuesday is set for 7:10, where the forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. San Francisco is sending Logan Webb to the mound, and he is up against Cooper Criswell for the Red Sox.</p>

<p>Currently, the over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Giants are the favorite on the money line at -134. If you're looking to catch this one on TV, it is being carried by NBCS.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +113</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Tuesday, April 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 7 to 6</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 13 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>The Giants's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Pirates, closing out their series with a 3-2 win. After going 0-2 in the 1st inning, the Giants added another three runs in the 3rd. The Pirates could only score two runs, both of which came in the 5th.</p>

<p>Keaton Winn put together a good start for the Giants, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. San Francisco's bullpen closed things out with Camilo Doval picking up the save and striking out the side in the 9th.</p><p>San Francisco is 14-15 overall this season, and they are 4.0 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Giants closed out their series vs. the Pirates with a win and are 6-8 in division games this year. So far, they have been good at home, putting together a 9-7 record and are 5-8 on the road.</p>

<p>The Giants have an overall series record of 4-3-2 this year and have won two straight series. This season, the Giants have been the favorite in 18 of their games, and they are 10-8 in those games. As the underdog, the Giants are 4-7 this year.</p><p>San Francisco has been a tough team to bet on this season, as they have a run line record of 13-16. They have been slightly better on the road, going 7-6 against the run line. The Giants have been a better bet as an underdog, going 7-4 against the run line, compared to 6-12 as the favorite.</p><p>The Giants have had a combined run average of 8.6 this season and have a 14-14 over/under record. Their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 2-3-1. They have had 10 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 34.5% of their games. Their under streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Giants starter Logan Webb has been pitching well this season, as he has a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 2.33. In his six starts, Webb has turned in five quality starts and is coming off a game in which he didn't allow a run. In that outing, which came on April 23rd vs. the Mets, he went eight innings. Webb has been especially tough at home, with an ERA of 0.86 compared to 5.52 on the road. So far, he has allowed one homer in four of his six starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Giants are averaging 4 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per game. San Francisco's offense is batting a collective .245, which is 11th in the league, and they also have the 11th most home runs in the league. Jung Hoo Lee is currently on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .269 for the season. He has two homers and seven RBIs.</p>

<p>Michael Conforto and Jorge Soler are tied for the team lead with five homers. Conforto is also 13th in the league with 16 RBIs. Soler has struggled of late, going just 6/35 in his last 10 games. However, Mike Yastrzemski has been hot, batting .409 over his last eight games, and Patrick Bailey has also gone 9/29 in his last eight games.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>The Red Sox's most recent game was a 5-4 win over the Cubs to close out their series. Boston was the heavy favorite at -151 at home. Things got tense at the end, as the Cubs pulled to within one run in the top of the 9th, but the Red Sox were able to close things out and pick up the win.</p>

<p>Tanner Houck put together a good start for the Red Sox, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Boston's offense was carried by Rafael Devers, who went 2/3 with two RBIs and a run scored. The Red Sox also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>Boston's overall record is 16-13 heading into today's game vs. the Giants, and they are 2.5 games behind the Orioles in the AL East. The Red Sox have yet to win a game vs. another AL East team this year, going 0-3. Boston has won two straight games, closing out their series vs. the Cubs with a win.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 5-8 this year compared to an 11-5 mark on the road. As the underdog, Boston is 8-9 this year and 8-4 as the favorite. So far, their overall series record is 5-3-1.</p><p>The Red Sox are 16-13 against the run line this season, but they are just 4-9 against the run line at home. They have an average run margin of +1.1 runs per game overall, but that margin jumps to +2.7 runs per game on the road. As the underdog, they are 12-5 against the run line, compared to just 4-8 as the favorite.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.4, the Boston Red Sox have seen their games average more runs than today's O/U line of 8. The Red Sox have had 16 of their games this season with higher O/U lines than today's 8, and in those games, they are 6-9-1 on the O/U line. Overall, the Red Sox are 13-13 on the O/U line this season.</p><p>Cooper Criswell will be making his second start of the season for the Red Sox, and he will be taking on the Giants at home. Criswell picked up a win in his first start of the season, going 5 innings and striking out 3 while giving up just 3 hits. He also has a start where he took a loss and one where he came in out of the bullpen.</p><p>Over his last nine games, Ceddanne Rafaela has gone 9/36 (.250) with two homers and 11 RBIs. For the season, he is batting just .194, but his 17 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Tyler O'Neill has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/22 in his last five games, including two home runs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Red Sox are 10th in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Boston's offense is 3rd in home runs this season and has the 4th best slugging percentage in the league. Currently, Tyler O'Neill is on a seven-game hitting streak and is 3rd in the league with nine homers.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 4/30/24

<p>Betting on today's Skyhawks and Sharks game? Catch the action at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NEC. The odds for this Northeast conference game currently have LIU as the -2 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140 points.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS LIU SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks -2</p><p>This game will be played at Steinberg Wellness Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-58 in favor of the Sharks.</li><li>Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Skyhawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Stonehill enters this game as a two-point underdog, and they have lost eight straight games, including a 63-47 loss to Merrimack College. On the season, Stonehill is just 2-19, including an 0-14 record on the road.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Skyhawks have been the underdog in 19 of their 21 games, going just 1-18 in those matchups. Meanwhile, they are 1-1 when they are favored.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Stonehill has gone just 5-13-1 against the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-10-1 and they are 0-3 vs. the spread as the underdog in their last 3 games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Skyhawks have a 2-7-1 ATS record.</p><p>Stonehill's over/under record for the season is 7-14, and the average over/under line in their games is 143.9. Today's line of 140 is lower than the average line in their games this year, and their games have finished with more points than 140 in 12 of their 21 games. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 123 points, and their over/under record during this stretch is 0-3.</p><p>The Stonehill offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 47 points versus Merrimack College. During the game, they attempted 30 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 34.6%. Offensively, the Skyhawks have a season long field goal percentage of 39%, which is 390th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 310th in percentage and 106th in three-pointers made.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Stonehill is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 78.0 points per game (274th). Stonehill will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Merrimack College to just 33% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Can the Sharks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>LIU Brooklyn has struggled mightily this season, as they enter with a 3-14 record. The Sharks are coming off a 72-63 loss to Central Connecticut State.</p>

<p>So far, LIU Brooklyn is 1-3 at home, and they have lost four of their last five games at home. On the season, the Sharks have gone 1-9 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>LIU has not been a good team to bet on this season, as they are just 8-9 against the spread. Their home ATS record is even worse at 1-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Sharks are just 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>LIU Brooklyn's over/under record this season is 4-12-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 142.2 points, which is 4.4 points lower than their average over/under line of 146.6. Today's over/under line is set at 140 points, and 11 of their games this season have finished with more points than that.</p><p>In their latest game, LIU offense put up 63 points against Central Connecticut State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.9% and made 4 threes. The top scorer for the Sharks was Tana Kopa with 24 points, while Tai Strickland also chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the LIU defense is giving up an average of 78.7 points per contest. So far, the LIU defense is giving up an average of 9.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.7 times per game (682nd).</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs LIU Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/24

<p>The Knicks are favored by 7.5 points in tonight's Eastern Conference matchup against the Bucks. The over/under line is set at 225.5, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Madison Square Garden. Milwaukee is 2-6 on the season, while New York is 3-4.</p>

<p>MSG will have the television coverage for this game, and the Knicks are -314 on the moneyline. The Bucks are +255 underdogs.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-115 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.3% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Milwaukee Shock Everyone at Madison Square Garden?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 2-6 on the season with a 123-100 win over the Jazz on Thursday. Milwaukee, playing at home, was favored by 10 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 223 points fell short of the 231.5-point line.</p> <p>Milwaukee went on an 11-0 run early, taking the score from 9-7 to 18-9. Although the Jazz outscored the Bucks 32-26 in the 2nd quarter, Milwaukee responded by holding Utah to 16 points in the 3rd and closed out the game by outscoring them 35-23 in the 4th.</p><p>Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 34 points and 7 assists in their win over the Jazz, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 31 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 52.4% from the floor.</p> <p>Milwaukee shot 51.2% overall and 42.9% from three, making 15 threes in the game. Lillard scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and 11 more in the 3rd, while Bobby Portis added 10 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 61 points in the 1st half, the Bucks tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 16 points to the Jazz. They also held Utah to 23 points in the 4th, finishing with a strong defensive effort in a 123-100 win. Milwaukee limited the Jazz to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain Utah from beyond the arc, where the Jazz hit 17 threes at a 41% clip. Milwaukee also sent Utah to the line 18 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Bucks recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Knicks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 3-4 on the season after a 121-116 road loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. New York, favored by seven points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 226.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>New York trailed 26-22 after the 1st quarter but kept pace with a 39-point 2nd quarter. They took a slight edge by outscoring Atlanta 28-24 in the 3rd, but the Hawks pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Knicks 32-27 to seal the win.</p><p>Karl-Anthony Towns hit 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency, finishing with 34 points and 16 rebounds in the Knicks' 121-116 loss to the Hawks. Jalen Brunson added 21 points and 4 made threes, while Miles McBride contributed 16 points, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>The Knicks connected on 22 threes as a team, shooting 46.8% from beyond the arc and 48.8% overall. Towns scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Brunson added 9 of his points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Knicks struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 121-116 loss to the Hawks. However, they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 24 points. Overall, New York allowed Atlanta to shoot 45% from the field.</p> <p>The Knicks gave up 15 three-pointers on 39% shooting from deep. They also sent the Hawks to the line 22 times, where they hit 16 free throws. New York finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hawks at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Saint Joseph's being favored by -15.5 over Central Connecticut State.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Joseph's winning straight-up, we like Central Connecticut State at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Devils Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Central Connecticut State put up a strong fight in their season opener against Providence on Monday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Blue Devils kept it close, losing 59-55 on the road. They not only covered the spread but also kept the game’s total points (114) well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>CCSU led 26-24 at halftime but couldn’t hold on as Providence outscored them 35-29 in the 2nd half. While they didn’t come away with the win, the Blue Devils showed they can compete against tougher opponents.</p><p>Central Connecticut State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.5% from the field and failing to hit a three-pointer, going 0-for-8 from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage at 31.5%, and they managed only 3 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Blue Devils connected on 80.8%, hitting 21 of 26 attempts. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Bensley Joseph and Jordan Jones each scored 21 points, with Joseph hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Central Connecticut State put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 8 made threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Blue Devils gave up 12 two-point field goals on 21 attempts, a 57% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 73%. Central Connecticut State allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Saint Joseph's Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Joseph's opened their season with a 70-63 win over Navy on Monday, November 4th. Despite being -16.5 favorites, the Hawks didn't cover the spread, and the total points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-28 at halftime, Saint Joseph's turned things around by outscoring Navy 42-30 in the 2nd half.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 22 from deep, while shooting 50% on two-pointers (12/24). At the free-throw line, the Hawks made 22 of 29 attempts, good for 75.9%.</p> <p>Erik Reynolds II led the way with 29 points, shooting 6 of 13 from beyond the arc (46.2%) and 9 of 17 overall. Austin Benigni also went 9 of 17 from the field, adding 23 points and 3 assists. Xzayvier Brown contributed 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Aidan Kehoe grabbed 9 boards to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Saint Joseph's Hawks held their opponent to 63 points, with a shooting percentage of 43% from the field. The opposing team made 20 of their 46 field goal attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, the Hawks allowed 12 two-point field goals on 24 attempts (50%) and 8 three-pointers on 22 attempts (36%). The opponent also went to the free-throw line 29 times, making 22 free throws (75%).</p>

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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 12 points and have a moneyline of -775, while the Blazers are +540. The over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-122 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with Anfernee Simons points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers dropped to 3-6 on the season following a 118-105 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Portland entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 223 points exceeded the O/U line of 217.5 by 5.5 points.</p> <p>Portland took a 55-56 lead into the half after outscoring the Spurs 28-23 in the 2nd quarter. However, a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 35-24, putting them down 91-79 heading into the 4th. The Blazers couldn’t mount a comeback, as they were edged 27-26 in the final period.</p><p>In the Trail Blazers' 118-105 loss to the Spurs, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton each contributed 21 points, with Ayton shooting 66.7% from the field and Grant hitting 60%. Anfernee Simons added 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p> <p>Portland struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at a 28.1% clip, though they shot 47.7% overall. Ayton was strong early, scoring 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Simons added 7 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 23 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 33 and 35 points, respectively. Overall, Portland gave up 118 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Portland also allowed the Spurs to hit 16 threes at a 41% clip. The Spurs went to the line 18 times, converting 14 free throws. The Blazers finished with 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Are Minnesota Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 5-3 on the season with a 135-119 road win over the Bulls on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 254.5 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5.</p> <p>After trailing 65-56 at halftime, the Timberwolves turned things around in the 2nd half. They outscored Chicago 34-30 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, winning it 45-24. A key 12-0 run extended their lead from 106-102 to 118-102.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Bulls, scoring 33 points and hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. He also added 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Rudy Gobert was highly efficient, shooting 81.8% from the field and contributing 21 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Minnesota shot 54.3% from the field and made 16 threes at a 42.1% clip. Edwards scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Gobert added 11. Jaden McDaniels also had a strong game, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Even with a rough defensive outing, the Timberwolves managed to secure a win, allowing 119 points to the Bulls. Minnesota gave up 34 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up a bit in the 4th, holding Chicago to 24 points.</p> <p>The Bulls shot 53% from the field, including 41% from three, where they made 15 threes. Minnesota sent Chicago to the line 15 times, where they hit 10 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>The Eagles and Rams are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Rams will host the game at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and VCU is favored by -10.5 against Boston College in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have VCU winning straight-up, we like Boston College at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boston College opened their season with a 69-60 win over the Citadel Bulldogs on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Eagles entered the game as -16.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 135-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Boston College took control early, leading 37-28 at halftime. In the second half, both teams scored 32 points, resulting in a closer finish than expected.</p><p>Boston College put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They connected on 5 of 18 three-point attempts, hitting 27.8% from deep, while making 16 of 36 two-point shots for a 44.4% success rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 78.6%, going 22 for 28. Donald Hand Jr. led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 37.5% from three. Brody Fox added 18 points, shooting 60.0% from the field.</p><p>Boston College's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot just 38% from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 16 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Boston College limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 78%. Boston College allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for VCU?</h3><h3>VCU Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Rams kicked off their season with an 84-65 win over Bellarmine on Monday, November 4th. VCU, playing at home, was a -21.5 point favorite going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>VCU led 45-38 at halftime and tightened up their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 39. The Rams will look to build on this defensive effort as the season progresses.</p><p>VCU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in large part to their 51.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Max Shulga was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 overall and 4-for-4 from three, finishing with 19 points and 5 assists. The Rams dished out 20 assists as a team, with Phillip Russell adding 4 assists and hitting 5 of 9 threes, contributing 16 points in just 23 minutes.</p><p>Despite VCU's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 65 points. The Rams allowed 52% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 55 shots.</p> <p>VCU's defense gave up 15 threes on 29 attempts, a 51% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws.</p>

Boston College Eagles vs VCU Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Crusaders and Rams are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -17.5 at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ryan Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Rhode Island winning straight-up, we like Holy Cross at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Holy Cross Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross opened their season with an 85-61 loss to Wisconsin on Monday. Despite being +23.5 point underdogs, the Crusaders couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Holy Cross led 36-35 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 50.</p><p>In their last game, Holy Cross put up 61 points, shooting 43.4% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they hit 85.7% of their free throws, going 6-for-7 at the line.</p> <p>John Tonje and Gabe Warren each scored 23 points, with Warren shooting 69.2% overall and 57.1% from three. Tonje connected on 50% of his threes, while Nolan Winter was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 2-for-2 from deep.</p><p>Holy Cross struggled defensively, allowing 85 points on 49% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they gave up 18 baskets on 28 attempts, a 64% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 11 threes on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35%. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted all their free throws. Holy Cross gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Rams Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Rhode Island opened their season with a dominant 96-58 win over Fairfield on Monday. Playing at home, the Rams were favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Rhode Island took control early, leading 45-27 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 51 points while holding Fairfield to 31.</p><p>Rhode Island's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 53.8%. They were even more impressive from beyond the arc, hitting 54.5% of their threes (6/11), and their effective field goal percentage stood at 59.6%.</p> <p>The Rams were also strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 82.9% of their attempts (34/41). Sebastian Thomas led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, while Jaden House added 16 points on 66.7% shooting. Tyonne Farrell contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 62.5% of his shots.</p><p>Even with Rhode Island allowing 53% shooting from the field, they held their opponent to just 58 points. The Rams gave up 22 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, while their opponent hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, shooting 54% from three.</p> <p>Rhode Island sent their opponent to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 34 free throws, shooting 82%. The Rams also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>ESPN will broadcast the week 10 non-conference matchup between the Dolphins and Rams, which is set to kick off at 8:15 ET. The game, being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, has the Rams favored at -140 on the money line. The Dolphins are +2.5 point underdogs, with the over/under line set at 50.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI DOLPHINS VS LOS ANGELES RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 27 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Dolphins Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Miami heads into week 10 against the Rams looking to snap a three-game losing streak, which includes a narrow 30-27 loss to the Bills in week 9. Despite the defeat, the Dolphins managed to cover the spread as 6-point underdogs. The O/U line was set at 49 points, with the teams combining for 57. This marked the second straight game in which the over hit in Miami’s games.</p> <p>With a 2-6 record, the Dolphins have a 6.6% chance of making the playoffs and a 0.1% chance of winning the AFC East. They rank 22nd in our NFL power rankings. Miami is 2-6 ATS this season, with an average scoring margin of -7.9 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Dolphins rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 15.5 points per game, which is 30th in the NFL. They are 20th in the league in total yards per game, with 324.9, and 24th in passing yards per game, with 191, on 31.6 attempts per game. However, they have been strong in the run game, ranking 9th in rushing yards per game, with 133.9, on 30.5 attempts per game.</p> <p>In week 9, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 25 of 28 passes, with a passer rating of 124. De'Von Achane had 63 rushing yards on 12 carries, while Tyreek Hill led the team with 80 receiving yards on 4 catches. Miami scored 14 points in the 4th quarter and converted 3 of 4 red zone attempts in their loss to the Bills.</p><p>In their 30-27 loss to the Bills, the Dolphins' defense allowed 231 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air. Buffalo finished with a 64.1% completion rate and converted on 50% of their third down attempts. Miami's defense struggled to generate pressure, managing just one sack and one quarterback hit.<p></p>On the ground, the Dolphins gave up 94 yards on 19 carries, with Buffalo finishing the game with 325 total yards. Despite the loss, Miami's defense did come up with one interception in the game.</p><h3>Will The Rams Win At Home Over The Dolphins?</h3><p>The Rams have won three straight games, including a 26-20 road victory over the Seahawks in week 9. This win brought their record to 4-4 and kept them in 2nd place in the NFC West. They are 2-1 in division games and 3-4 in conference play. Our power rankings have the Rams 18th heading into week 10.</p> <p>Currently, the Rams have a 23.8% chance of making the playoffs and an 18.8% chance of winning the NFC West. Their average scoring margin is -3 points, and they are 3-5 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 4-4, with their games averaging 45.5 points compared to a line of 46.8.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Rams' offense ranks 15th in our power rankings. They are 20th in the NFL in points per game (21.2) and 18th in yards per game (328.9). Los Angeles ranks 9th in passing yards per game (231.8) and 8th in passing attempts per game (34.6). On the ground, they are 26th in rushing yards per game, averaging 97.1 yards on 25.9 attempts per game.</p> <p>Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards (25/44) and 2 touchdowns in week 9 against the Seahawks, with Cooper Kupp catching 11 passes for 104 yards. Kyren Williams had 22 carries for 69 yards. The Rams scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter and 7 in the 4th, winning 26-20 in overtime.</p><p>In the Rams' 26-20 overtime win over the Seahawks, their defense came up with a big performance, despite giving up 424 total yards. They forced three interceptions, all coming off Matthew Stafford, and recorded seven sacks. The Rams' defense also limited the Seahawks to a 26.7% conversion rate on third down.<p></p>However, the Rams did allow 317 passing yards, with Seattle averaging 9.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Seahawks also managed 107 rushing yards on 33 attempts against the Rams. Even with giving up three passing touchdowns, the Rams' defense came up with big plays to help secure the win.</p>

Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

<p>ESPN2 will be covering the week 10 matchup between the Navy Midshipmen and Rice Owls, set to kick off at 4:00 ET from Rice Stadium in Houston. Navy comes in with a 6-1 record, while Rice is looking to improve on their 2-6 season. The Midshipmen are favored by -12.5 points, with the over/under line currently at 51.5 points.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS RICE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rice Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have the Navy Midshipmen winning this one by a score of 31 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Navy Midshipmen winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -12.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Navy Midshipmen Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Navy enters Week 10 with a 6-1 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They are ranked 68th in our power rankings and have an 8% chance of winning the American Athletic Conference. On the road, they are 2-0, while their home record stands at 3-1.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Navy is 5-1, with a perfect 4-0 mark as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +16.3 points per game, and they are 2-0 ATS on the road and 3-1 at home.</p> <p></p><p>Navy’s over/under record is 6-0, with their games averaging 64.6 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5, compared to their average line of 48.5 points.</p><p>Navy’s offense ranks 6th in our power rankings heading into week 10, and they are 9th in scoring, averaging 40.4 points per game. Their rushing attack is their strength, with 268.3 yards per game on 44.9 attempts, placing them 5th in the nation.</p> <p>Blake Horvath leads the passing game with 976 yards and a passer rating of 131. Navy ranks 4th nationally in passer rating. Horvath has thrown 10 touchdowns to just 2 interceptions, completing 62.4% of his passes.</p><p>Navy's defense is ranked 37th nationally, allowing 24.1 points per game. They’ve given up 221.3 passing yards per game (90th) and 180.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 129th. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56% of their passes against Navy, the 27th-lowest completion rate in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their last game, a 51-14 loss to Notre Dame, Navy’s defense allowed 51 points and 466 total yards. Notre Dame rushed for 265 yards on 40 carries and threw for 201 yards, completing 15 of 25 passes. Navy’s defense also allowed six total touchdowns in the game.</p><h3>Are The Rice Owls Going Win In At Upset At Rice Stadium</h3><p>Rice comes into Week 10 with a 2-6 record, facing Navy at home. They are ranked 105th in our power rankings, and their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are just 2.5% for the rest of the season.</p> <p></p><p>The Owls have been favored in two games this season but have lost both, going 0-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -3.4 points per game, and they are 2-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Rice’s over/under record is 2-5, with their games averaging 46.6 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5 points, higher than their average line of 48.1 points this season.</p><p>Rice’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.6 points per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. They are 120th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their third-down conversion rate is low, at 32.4%, and their rushing game has been limited, with 113.5 yards per game on the ground.</p> <p>Quarterback E.J. Warner has thrown for 1,573 yards, completing 60.7% of his passes. He has 10 touchdowns but also 9 interceptions, and his passer rating is 76. Rice ranks 15th in passing attempts per game. Dean Connors leads the rushing attack with 518 yards and six touchdowns. Matt Sykes has 489 receiving yards on 41 catches.</p><p>Rice's defense has been a mixed bag this season, ranking 14th nationally in passing yards allowed at just 164.1 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed only 54.8% of their passes against Rice, the 21st-lowest rate in the country. However, the Owls have struggled against the run, giving up 161.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 104th in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent 17-10 loss to UConn, Rice allowed 312 total yards, including 184 rushing yards on 43 attempts. The defense did manage to hold UConn’s passing game to 128 yards and came up with one interception.</p>

Navy Midshipmen vs Rice Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24

<p>The Mets and Brewers are set to face off in an NL matchup at 3:10 PM ET on Sunday. This one is being played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, and the Brewers are slight favorites on the money line (+104). The money line odds have the Mets at -123.</p>

<p>David Peterson will go for the Mets, and he is facing off against Colin Rea. New York is 87-72, and they are 3rd in the NL East, while the Brewers are 1st in the NL Central with a record of 93-68.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline +104</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 3:10 ET on Sunday, September 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 7 to 6</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Brewers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 13 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Mets by a score of 6-0. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the Mets and struck out 18 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at -109 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Jared Koenig for the Brewers and Jose Quintana for the Mets. Koenig only went one inning but didn't give up a hit or an earned run. On the other side, Quintana was tagged for two homers and five runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's two homers came from Willy Adames and Jackson Chourio. Adames, Joey Ortiz, and Andruw Monasterio each had two RBIs for the Brewers' offense.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 87-72 overall and trail the Phillies by six games for the NL East lead. New York has dropped three straight games, and they have lost the first two games of this series vs. the Brewers. In the NL East, they are 29-21 when playing other teams in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 46-35 this year and 41-37 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 58-39 this year, and they are 29-33 when the underdog. So far, they have lost five straight games as the road team. New York's overall series record is 28-18-8, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Mets have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 80-79 overall. They are 42-36 on the run line on the road but have failed to cover in their last three road games. They have been favored in 97 games this season, going 44-53 on the run line. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.7 runs per game.</p><p>The Mets are on the road against the Brewers today, with the Over/Under line set at 8 runs. Their combined run average this season is 9.1, and their O/U record is 80-74. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 15-9-1. This season, 51.6% of their games have had O/U lines set at over 8 runs, while 32.7% have had lines set at under 8 runs.</p><p>Left-hander David Peterson gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the Brewers on the road. He has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 9-3 with a 3.08 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .244 this season, and he has a total of 11 quality starts. In his last outing, Peterson took the loss, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on eight hits. Before that, he had pitched well, going 7 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run. Per nine innings, Peterson has 7.34 strikeouts and 3.39 walks.</p>
<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets' top power threats this season, as Alonso leads the team with 34 homers, which is 9th in the league, and Lindor is 12th in the MLB with 31 homers. Alonso also leads New York with 88 RBIs, while Lindor is 3rd on the team with 86 RBIs. Lindor comes into the game with a batting average of .271, and Alonso is batting .241 for the season.</p>

<p>Over the Mets' last five games, Jose Iglesias has gone 8/19, and he is also on a 19-game hitting streak. However, Mark Vientos has struggled of late, going just 4/21 in his last five games.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Brewers are closing in on the NL Central division title, as they lead the Cubs by ten games with an overall record of 93-68. Milwaukee has taken three straight games overall, and they lead the Mets 2-0 in their series. In the NL Central, the Brewers have gone 32-20 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are 47-33 this season, and they are just above .500 on the road at 46-35. As the home underdog, the Brewers have gone 12-12 this season, and they are 39-30 as the underdog overall. Milwaukee's series record is 29-18-4 this season, and they have won five straight series on the road.</p><p>At home, the Brewers are 37-43 on the run line, but they have covered in two straight games. As the underdog, they are 46-23 on the run line, while they are just 36-56 as the favorite. In their wins, they have an average run margin of 3.6, while in their losses, it is -2.9.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game, the Milwaukee Brewers have seen their games go over the total 81 times this season. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 13-13-5. Overall, 52.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Colin Rea gets the start for the Brewers today as he faces the Mets at home. Rea has made 26 starts this year and has a record of 12-5 with an ERA of 4.17. Looking at his overall numbers, Rea has a WHIP of 1.23 and has issued just 2.22 walks per nine innings. Rea's last outing came out of the bullpen, where he went 1 1/3 innings and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Rea has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three appearances.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Brewers are 6th in the league in runs scored at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Milwaukee's offense is also one of the best in the league in terms of batting average and on-base percentage. As a team, they are batting .249, which is 7th in the league, and have the 4th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Willy Adames has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 32 home runs are the best on the team and 11th best in the MLB. His 112 RBIs are 4th best in the league. Rhys Hoskins has also been a key power threat for the Brewers, with 26 homers this season, but he is batting just .214. Catcher William Contreras comes into the game batting .281 and is 2nd on the team with 92 RBIs.</p>

New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/29/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Fightin' Blue Hens. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Fightin' Blue Hens at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Tigers are the betting favorite against the Fightin' Blue Hens. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens +4</p><p>This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Fightin' Blue Hens.</li><li>Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Princeton has a record of 11-1 so far this season. In their last ten road games, including those from last year, Princeton has gone 8-2. Princeton's ATS performance shows a 7-3 record heading into today's game. Over their last five games, the team is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Princeton's games have, on average, featured 141.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-5-1. Their average over/under line is currently 139.2 points so far. Looking at the Tigers' last three games, their over/under record is 1-0 with their games averaging 137 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Princeton offense tallied 70 points in a matchup against Saint Joseph's. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.3%, and they made 16 threes. Offensively, the Tigers have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 86th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 103rd in percentage and 13th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Tigers' defense is presently ranked 20th nationally, allowing an average of 62.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Saint Joseph's, the Hawks finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 74 points vs. Princeton.</p><h3>Will Delaware Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Delaware comes into today's game with a record of 8-4, having lost their previous game to Rider (88-85). The Fightin' Blue Hens have a 4-1 record on the road this season and are 2-3 overall. Heading into their game against Princeton, Delaware holds a 6-4 ATS record. In home games this season, Delaware is 2-3 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 4-5.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 12 games, Delaware has an over/under record of 5-5-0, with their games averaging 147.4 points per game on average. The Fightin' Blue Hens have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 146 points per game.</p><p>The Delaware offense is coming off a game where they scored 85 points against Rider. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.3% and connected on 6 threes. In terms of offense, the Fightin' Blue Hens have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 148th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 120th in percentage and 229th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Delaware defense is giving up an average of 70.3 points per contest. The Delaware defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 88 points and allowed Rider to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

<p>The Dolphins and Bills are set to kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. Buffalo is the heavy favorite with a money line of -278 and a point spread of -6. Miami's money line odds are +224, and the over/under line is set at 50 points. You can catch this week nine AFC East matchup on CBS.</p><h3>MIAMI DOLPHINS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins +6</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 27 to 24</li><li>Even though we like the Bills to win, our ATS pick is to take the Dolphins at +6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Dolphins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 2-5 record, the Dolphins sit 25th in our power rankings and have just a 7.4% chance of making the playoffs. Miami is 10th in the AFC and 2nd in the AFC East, where they are 1-1. They are 1-3 at home and 1-2 on the road.</p> <p>After beating the Patriots in week 5, Miami has now lost two straight, including a 28-27 loss to the Cardinals in week 8. The Dolphins were 4.5-point favorites but couldn’t get the win, and the 55 combined points went over the 46.5-point line. Miami is 1-6 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of -8.6.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Dolphins are 29th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 13.9 points per game, which ranks 31st in the NFL. They’re 21st in yards per game with 318, and their passing game ranks 25th with 186.3 yards per game on 32.1 attempts per contest. On the ground, Miami is 9th in rushing yards per game, also ranking 9th in attempts. They are 17th in the league in 3rd-down conversions and 16th in red zone attempts, but they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 77.8% of their trips, which ranks 3rd in the NFL.</p> <p>In week 8, Miami scored 27 points in a loss to the Cardinals, with Tua Tagovailoa throwing for 234 yards and a touchdown on 28/38 passing. De'Von Achane led the team with 97 rushing yards on 10 carries, while Tyreek Hill had 6 catches for 72 yards. Miami converted 11 of 15 3rd-down attempts and scored on 3 of their 4 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 28-27 loss to the Cardinals, the Dolphins' defense allowed 307 passing yards and 82 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Arizona finished with 389 total yards, averaging 8.5 yards per pass attempt and converting on 53.8% of their third down attempts. Miami struggled to generate pressure, as they didn't record any sacks and had a tackles for loss differential of -3.<p></p>Miami's defense gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed Arizona quarterbacks to complete 72.2% of their passes. The Dolphins will look to improve defensively in their next game after this disappointing performance.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With three straight wins, the Bills sit at 6-2 and hold the top spot in the AFC East. After back-to-back losses in weeks 4 and 5, Buffalo bounced back with wins over the Jets, Titans, and Seahawks. In week 8, they covered the 3-point spread with a 21-point win over Seattle. The combined score of 41 points fell short of the 45-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 9, the Bills rank 3rd in our power rankings and have a 98.6% chance of winning the division. Their O/U record is 4-4, and they are 5-3 against the spread, including three straight ATS wins. They are 4-1 as favorites and 1-2 as underdogs.</p><p>Josh Allen has been on a roll, posting passer ratings of 102 in week 8, 116 in week 7, and 127 in week 6. In his most recent outing against Seattle, he threw for 283 yards, completing 24 of 34 passes with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Buffalo’s receiving corps has also been stepping up, with Khalil Shakir leading the way in week 8 with 9 catches for 107 yards. Before that, Keon Coleman had a 125-yard game in week 7, and Ray Davis had 55 receiving yards in week 6.</p> <p>Heading into week 9, the Bills rank 5th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 28.8. They are 14th in passing yards per game (214.2) and 12th in rushing yards per game (122.2). Despite ranking 2nd in red zone attempts, they are 28th in conversion percentage, scoring on just 5.9% of their trips inside the 20.</p><p>The Bills' defense was dominant in their 31-10 win over the Seahawks, holding Seattle to just 32 yards rushing on 17 attempts. Buffalo defended the pass well, allowing only 201 yards through the air and not giving up any passing touchdowns. They also intercepted one pass and limited Seattle to a 14.3% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>Buffalo's defense pressured the quarterback consistently, winning the QB hit differential by five. They also had five tackles for loss in addition to their one sack. Despite allowing a completion percentage of 72.4%, the Bills kept the Seahawks out of the end zone for most of the game.</p>

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<p>Thursday's interleague matchup between the Red Sox and Marlins is set for 1:10 PM ET from loanDepot Park in Miami. The Marlins are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are +136 on the money line, while the Red Sox have won three straight and are the -161 favorite.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and today's starting pitching matchup features Nick Pivetta for the Red Sox and Kyle Tyler for the Marlins. In the AL East, the Red Sox are 46-39, while the Marlins are 5th in the NL East with a record of 30-56.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -161</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 1:10 ET on Thursday, July 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins 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>Boston picked up a 7-2 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 9th inning, scoring four of their seven runs. As for the Marlins, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -128 on the money line.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers, Ceddanne Rafaela, Masataka Yoshida, and Tyler O'Neill each homered for the Red Sox. Devers, Yoshida, and O'Neill each scored twice. Connor Wong also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.</p>

<p>Brayan Bello pitched well for the Red Sox in this one, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. Trevor Rogers had a rough outing for the Marlins, giving up two earned runs in just three innings of work.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is on a three-game winning streak, and they are 46-39 overall this season. The Red Sox will be on the road today, taking on the Marlins. So far, they have gone just 11-10 in AL East matchups, putting them 8.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 20-23 this year, and they have gone 26-16 on the road. Boston has won three straight as the favorite, and they are 25-18 overall as the favorite this year. As for their record as the underdog, they are an even 21-21.</p><p>When the Red Sox are on the road, they have been a solid team to bet on the run line. They are 25-17 on the run line on the road, and their average run differential is +1.5 runs per game. They have covered the run line in three straight games, and they have been the underdog in 42 of their 65 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than the combined run average of 8.8 runs per game in Boston Red Sox games this season. The Red Sox have played to the over in 41 of 80 games this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. However, when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 15 of 26 games, including their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Nick Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Marlins on the road. Pivetta has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 4-5 with a 4.52 ERA. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work. Looking back over his last four starts, Pivetta has allowed at least one homer in each outing. His ERA at home is 6.72 compared to 4.06 on the road. Pivetta's WHIP for the season is 1.22.</p><p>Rafael Devers has been on a tear of late for the Red Sox, going 13/31 in his last eight games with four homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead with 18 homers this season, which is 9th in the MLB. Devers also leads the Red Sox with 49 RBIs. Devers' recent hot streak has also put him 3rd on the team in batting average at .291.</p>

<p>As a team, the Red Sox are 6th in batting average and are averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have the league's best BABIP at .32. Boston also comes into the game with the league's 5th best OPS.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 5th in the NL East, 27 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. Overall, they are 30-56 and have lost three straight games, and they are just 7-19 against other NL East teams. The Marlins have dropped three straight games, and they are 4-6 over their last 10.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 16-29 compared to 14-27 on the road. So far, the Marlins have really struggled as the favorite, going just 3-12 this year. As for their record as the underdog, they are 27-44, and they have lost three straight games as the underdog.</p><p>Despite a losing record overall, the Marlins have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 37-49. They have been especially good on the road, going 21-20, but have struggled at home, going just 16-29. Miami has been a better bet as an underdog this season, going 36-35 on the run line in those games.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8.5 runs, the Miami Marlins have seen their fair share of high-scoring games this season. In fact, their over/under record for the season is 45-40. Their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs, but they've seen the line set at 8.5 runs in 29.3% of their games. Their over/under record in games with a line set at 8.5 runs is 15-14, and they are currently on a three-game over streak.</p><p>Kyle Tyler will be making his first start of the season for the Marlins and will be at home against the Red Sox. Tyler has made 2 appearances out of the bullpen this season, with his most recent outing coming on June 28th. In that game, he went 4 2/3 innings and took the loss, giving up 1 earned run on 4 hits.</p><p>As a team, the Marlins are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3 runs per game. Miami's offense has also struggled in the power department, as they are 22nd in home runs and have the worst isolated power figure in the league. Looking at their team batting average, they are 17th in the league at .231.</p>

<p>Bryan De La Cruz has been the Marlins' top power threat this season, as his 15 homers is the best mark on the team and 12th in the league. So far, he is batting .240. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is 2nd on the team with 10 homers and has a batting average of .256. Over his last nine games, Jake Burger has gone 9/36 with two homers.</p>

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We’ve touched upon the concept of<a href="http://bangthebook.com/situational-handicapping-techniques/"><strong> baseball teams having ups and downs</strong></a> over the course of the season several times. Things will go one for a team for a short period of time before finding their way back to a point or normalcy. You can say that a team is “due” for a good game or a poor game and there would be some degree of truth to that.

When a team losses a couple of close games back-to-back they are probably due for a break, which is simply another way of saying that probability indicates they will probably pick up a victory shortly and that’s the basis of this article.

What we’re looking for are favorites who lost their last two games by one run. These teams have posted a 369-249 record at an average lay price of -144 dating back to 2004. The profit has been $2,018 and the ROI is 2.3%, which isn’t bad, especially considering low little effort was needed to find plays. These teams have done slightly better on the run line, where they have posted a 208-268 record but at an average price of +139, which has shown a profit of $1,711, but a higher ROI of 3.5%. The higher ROI is simply due to the fact that you’re risking $100 on the majority of the games instead of $144.

These teams have better as an away favorite in <a href="http://bangthebook.com/betting-money-lines/"><strong><em>money line bets</em></strong></a>, where they show a 2.9% ROI and better at home in <a href="http://bangthebook.com/value-betting-mlb-baseball-run-line/"><strong>run line bets</strong></a>, where the ROI jumps up to 4.8%. This is due to home teams receiving better odds because of the possibility they may not bat in the bottom of the ninth or the game being called if they take the lead in extra innings.

While it doesn’t happen nearly as often, a better bet has been to find favorites who have lost three straight one-run games. These teams have posted a 51-27 record, which has been good for a profit of $1,352 and an impressive ROI of 12.3%. Again, these teams have fared better on the run line, showing a profit of $2,110 and a hefty ROI of 32%.

These teams have fared better at home in both moneyline betting and on the run line. For straight bets, the home favorites are 30-13 for a profit of $1,080 and an ROI of 17%. Run line bets have yielded a profit of $1,582 and an ROI in excess of 40%.

Away favorites have gone 21-14 and shown an ROI of 5.8% and an ROI on run line wagers of 17.3%.

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Last week’s UFC card was shortened a bit because main event fighter Curtis Blaydes tested positive for COVID-19. Devin Clark and Anthony Smith fought in the main event and it wound up one of the most important wins of Smith’s career to get back on track.

This week, the main event has changed hands a few times. Jack Hermansson was originally supposed to fight Darren Till, but then Till became Kevin Holland. Holland then tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of November, so now Marvin Vettori slots in.

With a lot of moving parts once again as COVID rages on in Nevada and around the United States, we’ll take a little bit of a later look this week at UFC on ESPN: 19 from the UFC Apex training facility in Las Vegas.

Hermansson vs. Vettori headlines a card with 11 scheduled matches. Hopefully they all go off as scheduled.

Odds are from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> for the Saturday December 5 fight card.
<h3><strong><u>Jake Collier (+165) vs. Gian Villante (-190); Total: 1.5 (-170/140)</u></strong></h3>
Gian Villante seems like an uncomfortably large favorite against Jake Collier with three losses in his last four fights. Villante had fought to a string of split decisions before losing his last two matches by stoppage. Maurice Greene got him by submission back in June. Collier returned from more than a 2.5-year layoff to fight Tom Aspinall back in July. He was knocked out in 45 seconds. There is no telling whether or not Collier, who was making his heavyweight debut, will be in better form or not, but it looks like we’d have to lay the big Villante price if anything.
<h3><strong><u>Damon Jackson (+200) vs. Ilia Topuria (-235); Total: 2.5 (130/-160)</u></strong></h3>
Undefeated Ilia Topuria bested Youssef Zalal on October 10 in his UFC debut to improve to 9-0. He’ll look to move to 10-0 here against Damon Jackson, who got his UFC shot back on September 19 and scored a submission win over Mirsad Bektic. Before locking in the guillotine choke, however, Jackson was losing the fight, as Bektic was the more aggressive fighter and had more control of the fight. Topuria’s line may appear high because Jackson beat a known fighter in Bektic, but that fight would have gone the other way in all likelihood had Round 3 been completed. Topuria it is, with the chance at plugging him into a parlay down the line.
<h3><strong><u>Cody Durden (+140) vs. Jimmy Flick (-160); Total: 1.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h3>
Cody Durden’s UFC debut was fought to a draw against Chris Gutierrez back on August 1. Durden was a huge underdog in the fight, which came with about a two-week turnaround. He did well to fight to a draw. Now he matches up with Jimmy Flick, who impressed enough on the Dana White Contender Series in September to get a shot on this card. Flick has locked in 13 submission wins, so top control will be important in this flyweight fight. Durden had very little success with takedowns in the first fight, which would make it tough for him against Flick in this fight.
<h3><strong><u>Matt Wiman (+300) vs. Jordan Leavitt (-400); Total: 2.5 (-105/-125)</u></strong></h3>
If it feels like you haven’t heard the name Matt Wiman in a while, it’s because you really haven’t Wiman fought twice last year after going more than 4.5 years without a fight in the UFC. Wiman lost both 2019 fights and finds himself a huge underdog here to undefeated Jordan Leavitt. The 25-year-old Leavitt is 3-0 in 2020 already and beat Luke Flores on August 4 on the Dana White Contender Series to get a full contract. Leavitt fought on short notice and won easily and appears to have a really strong submission game in the lightweight division. He’s a good parlay piece with Topuria.
<h3><strong><u>Jose Quinonez (+110) vs. Louis Smolka (-130); Total: 2.5 (-165/135)</u></strong></h3>
Jose Quinonez will look to get back in the win column after dropping his UFC 248 fight to Sean O’Malley. Quinonez has never lost consecutive fights. His 9-4 record isn’t overly impressive, but he’s lost to legit competition in his career. Louis Smolka would classify as a legit fighter. The 29-year-old is in a similar spot as Quinonez with losses in two of his last three fights. Smolka is more of a finisher than Quinonez, which probably gives him the upper hand in the smaller UFC Apex Octagon, even with a total heavily juiced on the over.
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<h3><strong><u>Nate Landwehr (+475) vs. Movsar Evloev (-650); Total: 2.5 (-215/175)</u></strong></h3>
How dangerous is Movsar Evloev? Nate Landwehr has actually been pretty decent since making the leap from M-1 to UFC. He did lose by first-round knockout to Herbert Burns in a back-and-forth first round, but bounced back to beat Darren Elkins by decision last time out. Evloev, who was also in M-1, has won all three of his UFC fights by unanimous decision. He has seven wins by decision in his career. He’s not a big featherweight, but his wrestling and technical skills are remarkably impressive. Landwehr hasn’t really fought a lot of guys like him and this feels like a fight where his hubris will frustrate him into mistakes.

There isn’t much betting value, but there’s a reason Evloev is such a huge favorite.
<h4><strong>Pick: Movsar Evloev</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>John Allan (+165) vs. Roman Dolidze (-190); Total: 1.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h3>
We had a lot of questions about Roman Dolidze coming into his UFC debut. He hadn’t fought in over a year and a half. He was stepping way up in class from WWFC to UFC. Dolidze was a -160 favorite and won by first-round knockout. His price has been bumped a little bit here for the fight against John Allan. Allan, who hasn’t fought in over a year because of a positive test for Tamoxifen, was gaining steam, but now he’s been out for a long time. We’ll see how he bounces back here, but Dolidze is undefeated and a sizable favorite.

The one thing that will be interesting here is that Allan is susceptible to takedowns and submissions, but he’s been a KO artist in his career. Dolidze is also strong in the KO department. Under 1.5 looks like a worthy gamble at plus money.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 1.5</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Montana</u></strong><strong><u> De La Rosa (+175) vs. Taila Santos (-205); Total: 2.5 (-240/190)</u></strong></h3>
The only women’s fight on the card comes from the flyweight division with Taila Santos as a favorite against Montana De La Rosa. If common opponents is your thing, De La Rosa beat Mara Romero Borella back in February after Santos lost to her the previous February. That is the only loss of Santos’s career. She went 15 months between fights and beat Molly McCann in her return match by very convincing unanimous decision.

Santos seemed to rely more on her wrestling and strength in that fight. We’ve seen De La Rosa struggle at this level to have as much success on the ground as she had on her way to the UFC. It is hard to keep looking at chalk in these fights and this is one that could go either way, but Santos is a better version of De La Rosa.
<h4><strong>Pick: Taila Santos</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Justin Jaynes (+195) vs. Gabriel Benitez (-230); Total: 2.5 (100/-130)</u></strong></h3>
Justin Jaynes was going to lose his last fight to Gavin Tucker. It was just a matter of how. Tucker had won the first two rounds pretty convincingly and finally finished it in the third by rear naked choke. That was the second career UFC fight for Jaynes, who beat Frank Camacho by knockout just 41 seconds into his first bout. It was the first time that Jaynes was finished in his career.

Interestingly enough, the total is juiced -130 on the under 2.5 here when Jaynes takes on Gabriel Benitez, Benitez has dropped his last two fights and is only 5-4 in the UFC. He isn’t nearly as active as he previously was, but he is still in a big favorite role here. With 17 finishes out of his 21 wins, the suggestion here is Benitez by finish, but I’m not so sure. Maybe Jaynes would have eventually lost to Camacho if the fight went longer, but he is a versatile fighter with a good opportunity to have multiple paths to victory here. This fight should have shorter odds in my opinion.
<h4><strong>Pick: Justin Jaynes</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Ovince Saint Preux (+145) vs. Jamahal Hill (-170); Total: 1.5 (-170/140)</u></strong></h3>
Ovince Saint Preux remains a big name in the sport of mixed martial arts. This would be a huge win for Jamahal Hill, who returns after a six-month suspension for cannabis. Hill is technically 8-0 after his win over Klidson Abreu, but that KO victory was overturned following the positive test. This is a massive step up in class for the undefeated Hill, as the line would imply. While OSP isn’t the title contender he once was, his September 5 win over Alonzo Menifield showed that there is still something left in the tank. It was a good bounce back effort to his loss to Ben Rothwell back in May.

In a lot of ways, this could be a passing of the torch fight in the light heavyweight division. Hill is one of the better prospects the division has seen in a while and OSP is 37 years old. It would be hard to give this fight to the very active fighter in Hill that easily, though. OSP’s wrestling and grappling has been well-documented throughout his career. We haven’t seen Hill tested like that. If anything, I’d lean with the wily vet over the guy coming off a suspension for the biggest fight of his career.
<h4><strong>Pick: Ovince Saint Preux</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Jack Hermansson (+138) vs. Marvin Vettori (-158); Total: 2.5 (-140/110)</u></strong></h3>
This line just keeps running away from Jack Hermansson. As mentioned in the intro, two different opponents were set for Hermansson, but now he gets Marvin Vettori. The 32-year-old Hermansson needed 78 seconds to get Kelvin Gastelum to tap back in July, so we didn’t get to see how he really looked coming off of the Jared Cannonier setback last September. The fact is that we don’t have a lot to go on in general with Hermansson. He was great against an aging Jacare Souza in April 2019. Otherwise, we haven’t seen him in many brawls.

Vettori does have finishing ability, but he’s more of a decision guy at this level, including the 15 minutes he went with Israel Adesanya in 2018. Hermansson’s wins have more name value attached to them, but the 27-year-old Vettori has been a tough nut to crack. The line movement is probably right here, as the sharp side seems to be Vettori the closer we get to the fight.
<h4><strong>Pick: Marvin Vettori</strong></h4>
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<p>Betting on today's Broncos and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on None. Santa Clara comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lee's Family Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Santa Clara Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara opened their season with an 85-78 win over Saint Louis on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Broncos entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara led 48-41 at halftime and maintained their lead by matching Saint Louis point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 37 points after the break.</p><p>Santa Clara put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 35 attempts. They were strong at the free-throw line, converting 17 of 20 for 85%.</p> <p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Isaiah Swope each scored 24 points, with Swope knocking down 6 threes. Christoph Tilly was efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and adding 8 rebounds.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense gave up 78 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 12 of 35 threes, shooting 34%. Santa Clara also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Can the Sun Devils Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arizona State opened their season with a 55-48 win over Idaho State on Tuesday, November 5th. Playing at home, the Sun Devils were -18 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 103, well under the 145.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>ASU led 31-20 at halftime but allowed Idaho State to outscore them 28-24 in the 2nd half, raising questions about their ability to maintain focus and intensity throughout the game.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with the Sun Devils hitting 29.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Alston Mason led the way with 14 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Isaiah Griffin and BJ Freeman each added 12 points, with Freeman also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Arizona State’s defense shined, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 36% shooting. The Sun Devils limited damage inside, with the other team hitting 41% of their two-point attempts (13/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State kept the pressure on, as the opposition shot 29% (7/24) from three. The Sun Devils also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws (66%).</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Maple Leafs and Blues face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN. The Blues are hosting the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Maple Leafs are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Blues. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Monday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Maple Leafs picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Toronto Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Maple Leafs have a record of 29-16-8, placing them 3rd in the Atlantic Division and 5th in the Eastern Conference. Over their last ten games, Toronto has gone 7-3 and they have won three straight games. When playing on the road this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 14-6-6.</p>

<p>So far this year, Toronto has been favored in 44 of their 53 games, and they have gone 25-12-7 in those games. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs have gone 11-17.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of 8-18, and their average scoring differential is +.3 goals per game. So far, Toronto has 15 wins by multiple goals and 13 losses by more than one goal. In their last 10 road games, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, Toronto has gone 17-36 against the puck line, and they have been favored in 44 of their games. When favored, the Maple Leafs' average scoring margin is +.5 goals per contest. In their last 3 games, the team's puck line record is 2-1, and their puck line record for the season is 11-33 as the favorite.</p> <p>For the season, Toronto's games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Maple Leafs have an over/under record of 28-23-2.</p><p>Toronto has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Maple Leafs are scoring an 3.6 goals per game this season, ranking 5th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 6th in the league. This season, the Maple Leafs have a 15-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 12-7 record.</p><p>Toronto's leading goal scorer is Auston Matthews. So far this season, he has 48 goals, placing him 1st in the NHL. Matthews also comes into the game with 23 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Blues head into the game ranked 9th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.7 shots per game against St. Louis. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Ilya Samsonov has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 11-4, and his save percentage is 0.594%.</p><h3>Will St. Louis Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Blues have gone 16-10-1, and they have gone 29-23-2 overall. In the Central Division, St. Louis is in 4th place and 8th in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, the Blues have gone 17-15 this season. Over their last ten games, St. Louis has gone 7-3, and they are 3-2 in their last five games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Blues have gone 22-15-2 this season, and they have been the underdog in 39 of their 54 games. Over their last three games, St. Louis is 1-2.</p></p><p>St. Louis enters the game with a puck line record of 31-23, including a mark of 17-10 at home. So far this season, they have 17 wins by multiple goals compared to just 12 one-goal victories.</p>

<p>Overall, the Blues have an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game. In their last ten home games, their puck line record is 6-4, and they have gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten games overall.</p> <p>For the season, St. Louis' games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Blues have an over/under record of 23-26-5.</p><p>In their last three road games, Toronto has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Blues come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 22nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. This season, the Blues are 11-8 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 17-13 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for St. Louis' offense is Jake Neighbours. Coming into the game he has 19 goals, ranking 58th in the NHL. Neighbours also comes into the game with 7 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Blues head into the game ranked 9th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.7 shots per game against St. Louis. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington comes into the game having made 37 starts this season. So far, his record is 19-15 and he has a save percentage of 0.962%.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 2/19/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Sharks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Maple Leafs are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>The Maple Leafs 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 Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Toronto Shock Everyone at SAP Center?</h3><p>In their 36 games, the Maple Leafs have a 19-10-7 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 9-7-2 record, and their record on the road is 10-3-5. At the moment, they hold the 3rd spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 6th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Toronto has a 11-25 record. On the road they are 5-13 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is6-12. This season, Toronto's games have an average of 6.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.6. The Maple Leafs come in with an over/under performance of 19-16-1.</p><p>Across the Maple Leafs last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>Offensively, the Maple Leafs come into the game at 3.5 goals per contest placing 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 12th position in the league. Toronto's offense comes into the game ranked 13th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Toronto's offense is Auston Matthews. Coming into the game he has 30 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Matthews has 15 assists this season.</p><p>The Sharks' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 22nd in takeaways and an average of 5.9 takeaways per contest. They hold 2nd place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.8 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Martin Jones gets the start and has made eight starts this season. His record at this point is 6-3, and his save percentage is 0.4019607843137255%.</p><h3>Will the Sharks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>So far this season, the Sharks have an overall record of 9-27-3. On the road, San Jose is 3-16-1 and 6-11-2 at home. At the moment, they hold the 8th spot in the Western Pacific division and are ranked 16th in the Western conference.</p><p>Against the puck line, San Jose is 15-24. Their road puck line record so far is 6-14 while sitting 9-10 at home against the puckline. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring San Jose is 6.1. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Sharks come in with an over/under record of 15-21-3.</p><p>Through their last three home contests, the Sharks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 5. San Jose posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Sharks come in averaging 2 goals per game this season, which is 32nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. This season, the Sharks are 1-1 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-25 record.</p><p>San Jose's current leading scorer is Tomas Hertl. This season, he has 13 goals, which puts him 69th in the NHL. Hertl also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Sharks' defense is 22nd in takeaways at 5.9 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.8 goals per game which is 2nd in the NHL.</p><p>Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen comes into the game having made 16 starts this season. So far, his record is 5-11 and he has a save percentage of 0.7352941176470589%.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>The Iowa Hawkeyes head into this week nine matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats as the -13.5 point favorites. The game is set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, and the over/under line is currently at 37.5 points. The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-3 on the season, while the Northwestern Wildcats are 3-4. You can catch this one on BTN.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kinnick Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Iowa Hawkeyes winning this one by a score of 22 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Iowa Hawkeyes to win, our ATS pick is to take the Northwestern Wildcats at +13.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 37.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Northwestern Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Northwestern enters Week 9 with a 3-4 record, facing Iowa. They rank 78th in our power rankings and have a 13.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Wildcats are 1-2 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in just one game, going 1-0 as the favorite and 1-3 as the underdog. Northwestern’s average scoring margin is -0.6 points, and their ATS record stands at 2-3.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 2-3, with an average line of 41.4 points. This week’s line is 37.5, the lowest they’ve seen, and their games have averaged 38.6 points.</p><p>Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 19 points per game, which ranks 94th nationally. They are also 114th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with only 166 yards per game, and they have converted just 26.7% of their third-down attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Jack Lausch leads the team with 808 passing yards, but he has a passer rating of just 72. Northwestern ranks 127th in passer rating nationally. Lausch has thrown four touchdowns and two interceptions. Cam Porter leads the rushing attack with 320 yards and five touchdowns. Bryce Kirtz has 414 receiving yards, but he has yet to score a touchdown.</p><p>Northwestern's defense, ranked 27th nationally, has allowed 19.6 points per game this season. In their recent game against Wisconsin, they gave up 23 points, including two rushing touchdowns, while allowing 199 rushing yards and 160 passing yards, but they also managed to force an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 246.7 passing yards per game against Northwestern, completing 62.7% of their throws. On the ground, Northwestern has been strong, ranking 22nd nationally by allowing just 105.1 rushing yards per game on an average of 31.3 attempts.</p><h3>Are The Iowa Hawkeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Iowa enters Week 9 against Northwestern with a 4-3 record, ranked 26th in our power rankings. They have a 94.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.2% chance of winning the Big Ten. At home, the Hawkeyes are 2-1, while they’ve gone 1-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 2-4, with an average scoring margin of +8.1 points per game. Iowa has been favored in five of their seven games, going 2-3 against the spread as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Iowa’s over/under record is 5-1, with their games averaging 47.6 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 39.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 37.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 9, Iowa’s offense is averaging 27.9 points per game, placing them 56th in the nation. They rank 65th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is the strength of the offense, averaging 210.3 yards per game on 36.3 attempts.</p> <p>Kaleb Johnson has rushed for 1,035 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored 13 touchdowns. Quarterback Cade McNamara has thrown for 944 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 79.</p><p>Despite their defensive ranking of 28th nationally, allowing 19.7 points per game, Iowa's defense struggled in their recent 32-20 loss to Michigan State, giving up 32 points. They allowed 470 total yards, including 214 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 256 passing yards, though they did manage to force one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 224.9 passing yards per game against Iowa, completing 65.8% of their passes, which ranks Iowa 133rd in completion percentage allowed. On the ground, Iowa’s defense has faced the 23rd fewest rushing attempts nationally, allowing 113.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 33rd in the country.</p>

Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blues and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Blues Have a Shot at a Win at Toronto?</h3><p><p>As the 8th place team in the Western Conference, the Blues have a record of 28-21-2 this season. In the Central Division, St. Louis is in 4th place, and they have gone 7-10 against divisional opponents. On the road, the Blues have a record of 13-12-1, and they have won their last five road games.</p>

<p>Heading into tonight's game, St. Louis has won two straight games and have gone 7-3 in their last ten. As the underdog, the Blues have a record of 21-13-2 this season, and they have won their last five games when not favored. In the Western Conference, St. Louis has gone 16-14 this season.</p></p><p>St. Louis comes into the game with an average scoring differential of -.1 goals per game. So far, they have 12 losses by just one goal compared to 16 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>This season, the Blues have an overall puck line record of 30-21, including going 7-3 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. On the road, St. Louis has a puck line mark of 14-12.</p> <p>For the season, St. Louis' games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Blues have an over/under record of 21-25-5.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, St. Louis has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Blues have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. In terms of the Blues' offense during power plays, they are 23rd in power play goals and 3rd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>St. Louis' leading goal scorer is Jake Neighbours. So far this season, he has 18 goals, placing him 56th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Neighbours has 5 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington comes into the game having made 34 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.942%.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p><p>Through 50 games, the Maple Leafs have a record of 26-16-8 and sit in 4th place in the Atlantic Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. At home this season, Toronto is 12-10-2.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Maple Leafs have gone 22-12-7 this season. Over their last ten games, Toronto has a record of 5-5, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games and 1-2 in their last three.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of just 7-17 and have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games at home vs. the puck line. Overall, Toronto has gone just 15-35 vs. the puck line and just 9-32 when favored.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Leafs have seen 13 of their wins come by multiple goals, but they have dropped three straight games vs. the puck line and have gone just 1-4 in their last five games vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Toronto is 6.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Maple Leafs come in with an over/under record of 26-22-2.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, St. Louis has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Maple Leafs have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 5th in the league. Toronto's offense is currently ranked 10th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the league.</p><p>Toronto's current leading scorer is Auston Matthews. This season, he has 42 goals, which puts him 1st in the NHL. Matthews also comes into the game with 21 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Samsonov comes into the game having made 21 starts this season. So far, his record is 9-4 and he has a save percentage of 0.548%.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/13/24

<p>There does appear to be a chance of rain in Baltimore on Wednesday, where the Orioles and Blue Jays will face off at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is set for 12:35 PM ET. MLBN is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The Orioles are the favorites on the money line (-135), while the Blue Jays have a line of +110. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs. Kyle Bradish is starting for the Orioles, and he is facing off against a Blue Jays club that is 5th in the AL East. Toronto is 19-22 overall.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -135</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 12:35 ET on Wednesday, May 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays 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>Toronto picked up a 3-2 win over the Orioles in the most recent game of this series. The Blue Jays had to rally late, scoring one run in the 6th and another in the 8th to tie the game. As for the Orioles, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Blue Jays were at +150 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jose Berrios got the start for the Blue Jays, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with just four strikeouts but induced 14 ground ball outs. Jordan Romano got the win out of the bullpen, and Jacob Webb took the loss for the Orioles. </p>

<p>At the plate, Toronto was led by Daulton Varsho, Bo Bichette, and Ernie Clement, as they were the only three Blue Jays hitters to have more than one hit. Varsho and Bichette each homered, while Clement scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/4.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays are 19-22 overall and trail the Yankees by eight games in the AL East. Currently, they are 5th in the division and have gone 6-5 in divisional matchups. Toronto is coming off a series loss to the Rays but did win the final game of the series.</p>

<p>So far, the Blue Jays have been good as the favorite, going 14-10, and they are 5-12 as the underdog. At home, they are an even 9-9 compared to 10-13 on the road. Toronto has won two straight games on the road and have an overall series record of 4-7-2 this year.</p><p>When the Blue Jays are on the road, they have a run line record of 11-12, with an average run margin of -1.1 runs per game. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 12-12 against the run line as the favorite. In their wins, they are outscoring opponents by an average of 2.7 runs per game, while in their losses, they are being outscored by an average of 4.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Blue Jays have played 40 games this season, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs in 15% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 17-23. They have gone under the over/under line in two straight games, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Orioles on the road. He has made eight starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 5.06. Bassitt's WHIP for the season is 1.55, and opponents are batting .272 off him this year. In his last outing, Bassitt pitched well, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs. He got the win in that start. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Bassitt's ERA at home is 7.72 compared to 5.43 on the road.</p><p>Over the Blue Jays' last eight games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been on fire, going 14/31 (.452) with five runs and eight RBIs. This has pushed his season-long batting average to .276, and he is currently 2nd on the team with four homers. Danny Jansen has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/21 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are both on five-game hitting streaks heading into the game. Bichette has gone 9/31 over the Blue Jays' last eight games, while Guerrero Jr. has gone 14/31 in that stretch. As a team, the Blue Jays are 28th in the league in runs scored, averaging just 3.7 runs per game.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles are 26-14 overall and trail the Yankees by a half-game for the AL East lead. This season, they have gone 6-2 in divisional games, but they have dropped two straight games, losing the series opener vs. the Blue Jays. Baltimore's overall record includes a 14-9 mark at home and an impressive 12-5 mark on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Orioles are 19-13 this season and 7-1 as the underdog. So far, they have an overall series record of 9-3-1. Baltimore has been playing well of late, going 7-3 over their last ten games.</p><p>When the Orioles are favored at home, they have lost three straight against the run line. Their run line record at home is 12-11, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.7 runs.</p><p>When the Orioles and Blue Jays met on Monday, the combined run total was 5, which was well below the over/under line of 7.5 runs. The Orioles have had 9 of their 27 games this season with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, and the over has hit in 7 of those games. Overall, the Orioles' games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 20-17.</p><p>Kyle Bradish will be making his third start of the season for the Orioles, and it will be his second straight at home. In his first start of the year, Bradish went 4 2/3 innings against the Yankees, giving up just 1 earned run. He followed that up with a 5-inning outing vs. the Nationals, where he struck out 9 batters.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been the league's top power-hitting team, leading the league in home runs and also having the league's top isolated power number. As a team, they are 4th in the league in runs scored (5 RPG) and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Baltimore's team batting average of .243 is 10th in the league, and they have the league's 2nd best slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Adley Rutschman has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/43 in his last 10 games with four homers. For the season, he is batting .309 with eight home runs. Jordan Westburg and Gunnar Henderson have also been big power threats for the Orioles, with Westburg leading the team with 27 RBIs and Henderson also having 27 RBIs to go along with 12 homers.</p>

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