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<p>Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Kings face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kings are hosting the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Red Wings.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+168)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Red Wings Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit edged closer to .500 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres, moving to 7-8-1. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second, both from Dylan Larkin. The Red Wings’ goals came on the power play, while the Sabres’ lone goal was shorthanded.</p><p>Dylan Larkin was the lone scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over the Sabres, netting both of his goals on power plays. Larkin, who took 4 shots on goal, now has 6 and 7 goals for the season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Red Wings found the net twice in the second, with Patrick Kane earning his 6th assist of the year on Larkin’s first goal. Alex DeBrincat picked up his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond added his 10th on Larkin’s second goal. Detroit took 23 shots on goal but had 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings will look to carry the momentum from their last game, where they held Buffalo to just 1 goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves, finishing with a 96.9% save percentage. Detroit’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed came at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut out the Sabres in the 2nd and 3rd.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 9-6-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.</p>

<p>As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, while also picking up his 4th assist. Kevin Fiala, with two assists, now has 5 on the year.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They registered 13 giveaways and scored in each period, including Laferriere’s first goal at 16:03 in the 1st period.</p><p>After leading 3-2 late in the third period, the Kings' defense gave up a goal with just 31 seconds remaining, followed by three more in the shootout. Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with an 85.7% save percentage. Defensively, the Kings had 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

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<p>The over/under is currently set at 53.5 points for the Duke Blue Devils and Wake Forest Demon Deacons matchup, which is set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem. Duke is the -4.5 point favorite on the road. The game is being broadcast on ACCN, and Duke comes in with an 8-3 record, while Wake Forest is 4-7 this season.</p><h3>DUKE BLUE DEVILS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duke Blue Devils -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Duke Blue Devils winning this one by a score of 33 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Duke Blue Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -4.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Duke Blue Devils Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Duke heads into Week 14 against Wake Forest with an 8-3 record. They are 4-0 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. While they have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible, they are out of the running for the Atlantic Coast title.</p> <p></p><p>The Blue Devils have been favored in only three games this season, going 3-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +4.5 points per game, and they hold a 5-2-1 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Duke’s over/under record is 3-5, with their games averaging 49.8 points. Their average over/under line is 48.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 53.5 points.</p><p>Duke’s offense is averaging 27.2 points per game heading into week 14, ranking 59th in the nation. They are 86th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is the focus, with 245.9 yards per game, ranking 27th in passing attempts. They are 33rd in completions.</p> <p>Maalik Murphy leads the team with 2,698 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, but he has 11 interceptions and a passer rating of 89. Duke is converting only 28.1% of third downs. Star Thomas has 805 rushing yards, and Eli Pancol has 721 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.</p><p>Duke's defense has allowed an average of 22.6 points per game this season, ranking 37th nationally. In their latest game against Virginia Tech, they gave up 28 points but managed to secure a 31-28 victory. The defense allowed 403 total yards, including 190 rushing yards on 53 attempts and 213 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have completed 55.2% of their passes against Duke, with a passer rating of 70.9, the 18th-lowest in the country. The defense has faced an average of 39.9 rushing attempts per game, allowing 153.5 rushing yards per contest.</p><h3>Are The Wake Forest Demon Deacons Going Win In At Upset At Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium</h3><p>Wake Forest enters Week 14 against Duke with a 4-7 record, ranked 89th in our CFB power rankings. They are out of bowl eligibility and have struggled at home, going 0-5, but have a 3-2 record on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Demon Deacons are 3-5-2 against the spread, with a 3-1-1 mark on the road and 0-4-1 at home. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-1-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-4-1 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 53.5 points. Wake Forest’s games have averaged 59.8 points, with an average over/under line of 59.2 points this season.</p><p>Heading into week 14, Wake Forest’s offense is averaging 26.5 points per game, placing them 64th in the nation. In our offensive power rankings, they are 77th. Their third-down conversion rate is low at 37.5%, and their passing rating is 100th nationally. On the ground, they average 135.2 rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Hank Bachmeier has thrown for 2,386 yards with a passer rating of 86. He has 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Wake Forest ranks 32nd in passing attempts per game. Demond Claiborne leads the rushing attack with 981 yards and 11 touchdowns.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 33.4 points per game. In their latest game, a 42-14 loss to Miami, they gave up 42 points and 508 total yards, including 228 rushing yards and 280 passing yards, though they did manage to force one interception.</p> <p>Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 99 passer rating against Wake Forest, completing 69.5% of their passes for 281.7 yards per game. On the ground, the defense has allowed 165.4 rushing yards per game on 34.5 attempts per contest.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Mocs game? Catch the action at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN, as the Mocs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -10 vs. Tennessee State.</p><h3>TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee State Tigers +10</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Even though we have Chattanooga winning straight-up, we like Tennessee State at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Tigers Secure a Win at Chattanooga?</h3><p>Tennessee State improved to 3-1 on the season with an 81-71 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. The Tigers, who were -8.5 favorites, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 148.</p> <p>Leading 38-36 at halftime, Tennessee State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 35 points while scoring 43 of their own to seal the victory.</p><p>Tennessee State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 53.3% of their two-point attempts and went 5-for-14 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.7% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they struggled, making just 56.2% of their attempts, going 18-for-32.</p> <p>Brandon Weston and Chad Moodie both shot 9-for-16 from the field, with Weston adding 25 points and 9 rebounds, while Moodie contributed 21 points. Justus Jackson connected on 3 of his 5 three-point attempts, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds. The Tigers grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Tennessee State giving up 71 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts (24/45). From beyond the arc, Tennessee State's defense held their opponent to 5/14 shooting, or 35%.</p> <p>The Tigers sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 18 attempts, shooting 56%. Tennessee State also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Chattanooga as Home Favorites</h3><p>Chattanooga picked up an 87-82 road win over Southeast Missouri State on Sunday. The Mocs were -8.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 169, well over the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Chattanooga was tied 45-45 at halftime but managed to pull away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Redhawks 42-37.</p><p>Chattanooga put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 59.4% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three-point range.</p> <p>Rob Martin led the way with 29 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Teddy Washington Jr. added 25 points and 10 rebounds, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 10 attempts. Noah Melson was efficient from deep, knocking down 4 of 7 threes and finishing with 15 points in 20 minutes.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 27 of 44 two-point attempts, a 61% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga held their opponent to 23% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%.</p>

Tennessee State Tigers vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Warriors and River Hawks. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the River Hawks at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, MA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Massachusetts-Lowell is favored by -7.5 vs. Merrimack College.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Costello Athletic Center at 6:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-60 in favor of the River Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts-Lowell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Merrimack College Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Merrimack's season continued with a tough 78-39 road loss to Butler on Friday. Entering the game as +12.5 point underdogs, the Warriors not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 117, falling short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Merrimack's offense struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 8 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Merrimack's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 39 points while shooting 29.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.6%, and they hit only 3 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 14.3% from three-point range. The Warriors also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 2 of 7 attempts for a 28.6% shooting percentage.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Merrimack managed just 6 rebounds, and they finished with 11 assists as a team. Pierre Brooks II was a bright spot, scoring 23 points and grabbing 12 rebounds while shooting 9 of 14 from the field and 4 of 5 from three-point range. Andre Screen also had a strong performance, hitting 5 of 6 shots and finishing with 12 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Merrimack College's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack's defense saw the other team hit 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws at a 71% clip. Merrimack also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the River Hawks Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The River Hawks picked up an 80-70 win over Quinnipiac on Saturday, November 23rd, at home. They entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win. The combined points of 150 fell just under the O/U line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>UMass-Lowell turned the game around in the 2nd half after trailing 41-32 at halftime. They outscored Quinnipiac 48-29 in the final 20 minutes to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, Massachusetts-Lowell's offense put up 80 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 of 19 attempts, good for 78.9%.</p> <p>The River Hawks dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Quinton Mincey led the way with 31 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.5% overall and 50% from three. Max Brooks was perfect from the field, hitting all 7 of his shots, while Paul Otieno added 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p><p>Massachusetts-Lowell's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents went 7/22, shooting 31%. Massachusetts-Lowell also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 15 free throws, a 78% clip. The River Hawks gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Kevin Gausman will start for the Blue Jays on Tuesday, as they are on the road to face the Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -117 compared to the Blue Jays at -104. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this AL East matchup is set for 7:10 PM ET, and the game will be televised on SNET. Boston comes in with a record of 43-36, while the Blue Jays are 35-43 overall. Brayan Bello is slated to start for the Red Sox.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -117</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Tuesday, June 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Boston picked up a 7-6 win over the Blue Jays in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 8th inning, scoring four of their seven runs. As for the Blue Jays, they scored five of their six runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -164 on the money line.</p>

<p>Tanner Houck got the start for the Red Sox, going just 6 2/3 innings while giving up two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. Kenley Jansen came out of the bullpen for the win, and Zach Pop got the loss for Toronto.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers and David Hamilton each homered for the Red Sox, while Jarren Duran scored twice and drove in two runs while going 3/5. Masataka Yoshida also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 35-43 overall and is looking to snap a seven-game losing streak today on the road vs. the Red Sox. The Blue Jays are 5th in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 16 games. So far, they are 9-14 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 18-19 this year and 17-24 on the road. This season, they have gone 29-20 as the favorite but are just 6-23 as the underdog. Toronto's series record is 9-12-4 this year, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When the Blue Jays are on the road, they have been a good bet against the run line, going 23-18. Their average run margin on the road is -0.5, and their average run margin in winning games is +3.1.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays are on the road today against the Boston Red Sox, with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The Blue Jays have a combined run average of 8.4 runs per game this season and have an over/under record of 34-41. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 9 runs, they have a record of 2-3-2. Only 1.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, and their last two games have gone over the total.</p><p>The Blue Jays are sending right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. Gausman has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 5-6 with an ERA of 4.24. In his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had pitched well, picking up the win and a shutout against the Athletics. Gausman has one complete game and one shutout this season. His ERA at home is 7.53 compared to 5.55 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Blue Jays are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 3.8 runs per game. As a team, the Blue Jays are batting .233, which is 16th in the league. Toronto's offense has been led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is batting .286 for the season and has gone 8/22 with three homers over his last five games.</p>

<p>Guerrero Jr. is also the team leader in RBIs, while Daulton Varsho and Davis Schneider are right behind him in homers and RBIs. Varsho and Schneider are batting just .207 and .221, respectively, for the season. Defensively, the Blue Jays have been very good at avoiding strikeouts, but they are near the bottom of the league in home runs.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is hosting the Blue Jays today with an overall record of 43-36, and they are 3rd in the AL East, 8.5 games behind the Yankees for the division lead. The Red Sox have won three straight games, and they have gone 8-2 over their last 10 games. So far, they are 11-9 in AL East matchups.</p>

<p>As the home team, the Red Sox are 19-20 this year and 24-16 on the road. Boston has been good as the underdog this year, with an overall record of 21-21. Their win streak as the underdog is currently at five games. The Red Sox' overall series record is 12-9-4, and they have won four straight series overall.</p><p>The Red Sox have been a good bet on the run line this season, going 37-42 overall. They have been especially strong on the run line on the road, where they are 23-17. Boston has been an underdog in 42 games this season, going 25-17 on the run line. The Red Sox have been a run line underdog in five straight games, and their average run margin in winning games is +4.3.</p><p>The Red Sox are at home today against the Blue Jays, with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The combined run average in Red Sox games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 36-38. The average over/under line in their games is 8 runs, but when the line is set at 9 runs, the over/under record is 5-2-2. So far this season, 15.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, and their over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Brayan Bello will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Blue Jays. In that outing, which came on June 19th, he went six innings and gave up just two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Bello has made 13 starts, and his record for the season is 7-4. The right-hander's ERA is 4.83, along with a WHIP of 1.41. Bello has a batting average allowed of .254 and has issued 3.39 walks per nine innings compared to 8.09 strikeouts.</p><p>So far this season, the Red Sox offense is averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .255, which is the 4th best mark in the MLB. One of the reasons they have been so good offensively is their league-leading team BABIP of .32.</p>

<p>Over his last 10 games, Jarren Duran has gone 19/45 with two homers and seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .293 with seven homers. Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill are tied for the team lead in homers, with 15 apiece. Devers is also the team's leader in RBIs, with 41.</p>

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