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<p>Looking to win big? The Huskies and Wildcats face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. Connecticut come into this Big East conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147 points.</p><h3>CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Villanova Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VILLANOVA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Villanova pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Huskies Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Connecticut improved to 12-3 on the season with an 87-84 win over Providence on Sunday. The Huskies were -14.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 171, well over the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>UConn turned the game around in the 2nd half, scoring 60 points after trailing 39-27 at halftime. They allowed 45 points to Providence in the 2nd half but did enough offensively to secure the win.</p><p>Connecticut's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points on 56.2% shooting from the field. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 13 attempts, and were impressive at the free-throw line, making 27 of 32 for an 84.4% mark. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, with a 60% success rate on two-point shots (21/35).</p> <p>Jayden Pierre led the way with 24 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Hassan Diarra added 19 points and 8 assists. Wesley Cardet Jr. contributed 18 points, and Solo Ball chipped in 16, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Aidan Mahaney was perfect from downtown, going 2 for 2, and finished with 15 points in just 20 minutes of action.</p><p>Defensively, the Huskies struggled, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. Connecticut allowed 21 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Huskies gave up 6 threes on 13 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from deep. Connecticut also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they hit 27 free throws at an 84% clip.</p><h3>Will the Villanova Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 10-5 on the season after a dominant 100-56 win over DePaul on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only covered the spread but also exceeded the over/under line of 146.5 points, with a combined total of 156 points in the game.</p> <p>Leading 48-32 at halftime, Villanova clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 52 of their own.</p><p>Villanova's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 59.7% (37/62). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.6%, thanks in part to their 16/27 shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 59.3% of their threes.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 25 points, while Jordan Longino was perfect from deep, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts. Jhamir Brickus dished out 11 assists, and the Wildcats finished with 25 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Villanova's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 56 points. The Wildcats allowed a high shooting percentage, with their opponent hitting 59% of their shots, including 60% from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense gave up 16 threes on 27 attempts, a 59% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 10 free throws. Villanova allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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It looks like Gander got a package deal. The Gander Outdoors 400 Dover is the playoff race at Dover International Speedway and now the Gander RV 400 is the spring race at the Monster Mile in the state of Delaware. Previously without a sponsor, this race got one in early April as Gander came to an agreement with NASCAR officials. This is not to be confused with the Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono. NASCAR needs some new sponsorship blood.

In any event, racing happens this week on Sunday at Dover as the drivers look ahead to the race next week at Kansas and then a week “off” for All-Star festivities in the middle of the month.

Odds are on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and down below the comment box for mobile viewers for the 11th race of the season.

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<h5><strong>How They Stand</strong></h5>
It’s been a little while since we’ve done a standings update in these write-ups. Kyle Busch is the points leader with 430 and his three wins. On the strength of Stage points, Joey Logano is well ahead of Denny Hamlin with 415 points. Hamlin has 367. Kevin Harvick hasn’t won a race, but sits fourth, one spot ahead of Brad Keselowski, who has two wins on the season.

Martin Truex Jr. won at Richmond and has the sixth-highest number of points. Last week’s winner Chase Elliott is now seventh. Kurt Busch, Ryan Blaney, and Clint Bowyer round out the top 10. There are no wins for that trio and no wins for any drivers outside of the top seven.

If the playoffs began today, those 10 drivers plus Aric Almirola, Daniel Suarez, Austin Dillon, Ryan Newman, Alex Bowman, and Jimmie Johnson would be in.

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<h5><strong>Dover</strong><strong> Doldrums</strong></h5>
This has not been a great track for a lot of the active drivers. Jimmie Johnson has 11 career wins at Dover to lead all active racers, but he doesn’t look like a guy ready to win a race anytime soon. Kyle Busch has three wins at Dover, but only one since 2013. No other active driver has won this race twice and Johnson and Ryan Newman are the only actives with multiple wins in the fall.

The only active drivers with wins in the spring at Dover since 2000 are Harvick, Johnson, Busch, and Truex. Matt Kenseth had wins in 2011 and 2016. Johnson has six. Somebody has to win this one and it probably won’t be Johnson, so who will it be?

The favorite this week is Busch, despite not finishing in the top 15 in this race since 2013 when he led the most laps and finished fourth. He’s been a lot better in the fall race with a win, two seconds, a fifth, and a string of nine straight top-10 finishes.

Busch isn’t the only one with a lack of consistency at Dover. Brad Keselowski has been sixth, 38th, sixth, 12th, second, and fifth in this race the last six years. He’s been 14th, 10th, fourth, 16th, second, and 37th in the fall race since his 2012 win. Penske teammate Joey Logano has been 13th, 25th, 22nd, and 11th since finishing in the top 10 three straight years from 2012-14. He’s had a little more success in the fall, including a third-place finish last year.

Denny Hamlin is usually good on short tracks, but Dover has caused him problems. He does have three straight top-10 finishes in the spring, but top 10s don’t win you races. He was second in the fall last year, but 35th the year prior. His JGR teammate Martin Truex Jr. might be the best of the Toyotas to bet on this week, as he’s been fourth and third the last two years. He was 15th, though, in the fall last year after finishing fourth in 2017 and winning in 2016.

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<h5><strong>So, Who Do I Take?</strong></h5>
Well that’s the $1,000,000 question, isn’t it? You might as well make some price grabs because this looks to be a pretty wide-open race. Chase Elliott has finished third, second, and first in the fall race the last three years and has two top-five finishes in the spring. His Talladega win kind of came out of nowhere, but he’s been a strong short-track racer in his NASCAR career. At +1300, he’s certainly worth a look, even if he’s on the radar of oddsmakers this week.

Kurt Busch has had some good Dover runs lately, finishing fifth in three of his last five trips to the Monster Mile, including twice in the spring race. It’s a balloon number at +1900, but with tight racing conditions, Busch could run at the front and then sneak in there, much like he did at Bristol last year.

Finally, Kyle Larson is a guy to take a long, hard look at this week. He could very well have gotten his first win last week, but it was just another disappointment. At least he has to have some confidence going into Dover here, where he was third in 2015, runner-up in 2016 and 2017, and had the pole position last year en route to finishing 10th. As far as short tracks go, this one and Richmond have been his two best. At +1900, he’s worthy of a bet.

If you really want a massive long shot price, Daniel Hemric ran really well here last year in the Xfinity Series races and is a nice up-and-comer in the sport.

Go price hunting here with this one. Busch is a deserving favorite, but there’s no way a +330 price tag makes any sense here.

2019 Gander RV 400 Betting Odds & Predictions

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spiders and Patriots. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Patriots at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and George Mason is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Richmond.</p><h3>RICHMOND SPIDERS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Patriots.</li><li>Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like Richmond at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spiders Lock in a Win at Fairfax?</h3><p>Richmond improved to 5-8 on the season with a 72-64 road win over Massachusetts on Saturday. The Spiders, who were +5 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Richmond led 34-31 at halftime and outscored the Minutemen 38-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Richmond's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.3%. They connected on 18 of 20 free throws, good for 90%, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Rahsool Diggins and DeLonnie Hunt each added 16 points. Hunt also dished out 7 assists. Mike Walz contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds, and Jayden Ndjigue was perfect from the field, going 3 for 3.</p><p>Richmond's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (20/48). They allowed 44% shooting from two-point range, with the opposition hitting 13 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Richmond's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws (81%). Richmond allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Patriots Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Mason’s season record dropped to 9-5 after a 62-59 road loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Patriots, who entered the game as -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, well below the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>George Mason led 34-25 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 37. This inability to maintain their lead was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>George Mason's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 17 three-point attempts for an 11.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 45.3% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. Their two-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 61.1% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Patriots made only 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. Sebastian Thomas led the way with 23 points, shooting 61.5% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Darius Maddox added 14 points, while Woody Newton contributed 13 points on 62.5% shooting.</p><p>George Mason's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 35 shots, a 34% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, George Mason's defense allowed 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% rate. George Mason also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Richmond Spiders vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>MMA action is set to return to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night as another Fight Night is scheduled. The UFC is about to go on a big run over the next few months as there will be many championship bouts set to take place.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Roman Dolidze is set to take on Nassourdine Imavov in the Main Event at UFC Fight Night, but there are some other interesting matchups scattered throughout the fight card. Here is a look at some of the top battles and the bets that you should be looking to make.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-middleweights-in-main-event">Middleweights in Main Event</h2>



<p>While this UFC Fight Night isn’t going to feature a title bout, the main event will have a couple of ranked fighters in the middleweight class battling it out. Roman Dolidze is the underdog in this matchup at +142, while Nassourdine Imavov is the betting favorite at -162.</p>



<p>It’s been a long time since Dolidze has been in the Octagon as he fought just one time last year, and that was a loss on unanimous decision. Imavov had two appearances a year ago, but he was unable to pick up a win in either of them.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This will be a matchup of two fighters that are desperate to get back on track, and that should lead to a fight that ends quickly. Dolidze has the potential to be a title contender in this weight class, but he just has too much rust to shake off.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The winner of this bout could be on a path to contend for a belt at some point this year, and that will throw in some added pressure and excitement. Bet on Nassourdine Imavov at -162 as he will win the main event at UFC Fight Night.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lightweights-set-for-battle">Lightweights Set For Battle</h2>



<p>The penultimate fight will feature Renato Moicano and Drew Dober in a lightweight battle, and this should be one of the best fights of the night. Moicano is a slight favorite in this bout, and he is a fighter that used to dominate the featherweight class.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Dober is one of the most electric fighters that the UFC currently employs, and he will have the place rocking towards the end of the night. The over/under for this bout is set at just 1.5 rounds, and that makes sense when looking at how each man wants to attack.</p>



<p>You should expect some big blows in this one, and there is a chance that Moicano could end up with a knockout win depending on how accurate he is. Dober will have the support of the crowd behind him though, and betting on him at +163 is simply too hard to pass up.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-intriguing-prelim-card-fight">Intriguing Prelim Card Fight</h2>



<p>There are times when the preliminary card at a Fight Night is a bit underwhelming, but that’s not the case this time around. In a matchup of featherweights, Blake Bilder is set to take on JeongYeong Lee in what should be a terrific battle.</p>



<p>Bilder is a slight underdog at +121 according to BetOnline, with Lee billed as the betting favorite at -141. Those betting odds suggest that this will be a fun fight to watch, and that is how things are going to play out as well.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Lee has won seven straight fights, while Bilder will be fighting in the United States for the first time at the UFC level. Expect some aggressive fighting by both men, but it will be Lee that is able to pick up another impressive victory.&nbsp;</p>



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UFC Fight Night Preview for Feb 3, 2024

<p>The Panthers and Bulldogs are set to face off at 9:15 ET on SECN. The Bulldogs will host the game at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Mississippi State is favored by -5.5 against Pittsburgh in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 9:15 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Mississippi State winning straight-up, we like Pittsburgh at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 7-1 on the season with a 91-90 win over Ohio State on Friday, November 29th. The Panthers were +5.5 point underdogs heading into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 181, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Pittsburgh trailed 48-39 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Buckeyes 38-29.</p><p>Pittsburgh put up 91 points in their latest game, shooting 44.8% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, and they connected on 76.7% of their free throws, going 23-for-30 from the line.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 28 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Bruce Thornton added 24 points and 9 assists, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while Zack Austin knocked down 5 threes at a 62.5% clip. Micah Parrish was perfect from three, hitting all 4 of his attempts.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh’s defensive efforts, they allowed 90 points while the opposing team shot 51% from the field, hitting 30 of their 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Panthers gave up 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Pittsburgh’s defense struggled, allowing 11 made threes on 20 attempts, a 55% success rate. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 29 times, converting 19 of those for 65%. Pittsburgh allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Mississippi State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Mississippi State dropped to 6-1 on the season after an 87-77 home loss to Butler on Friday, November 29th. The Bulldogs were -8.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Mississippi State trailed 40-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, allowing 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 37.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 43.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25.9% of their threes (7/27), but were strong at the free-throw line, converting 85.7% (18/21).</p> <p>Jahmyl Telfort led the way with 24 points, shooting 4/7 from three (57.1%). Riley Kugel, Josh Hubbard, and Pierre Brooks II each added 22 points, with Brooks hitting 3/5 from deep (60.0%). The Bulldogs finished with 11 offensive rebounds and 9 assists in the game.</p><p>Even though Mississippi State allowed 87 points, they held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, including 25% from beyond the arc, where they made 7 of 27 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 45% on 19 of 42 attempts.</p> <p>Mississippi State sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 85%. The Bulldogs also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

<p>We are heading into Week 8 of the NFL season, and the unthinkable has happened up to this point. All 32 teams have made the decision to keep their head coach through seven weeks, and that’s not something that usually happens.</p>



<p>While the 32 head coaches have been safe up to this point, that’s going to be changing in the very near future. As teams start to fall out of the playoff race even more, that is where you are going to see some teams moving on.</p>



<p>Here is a look at some of the betting odds for this market and a prediction on which coach will get the ax soon.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-some-clear-favorites">Some Clear Favorites</h2>



<p>The first head coach fired usually doesn’t come from the worst team in the league but rather from a team that is underachieving a bit. There have been a handful of teams that have underperformed through seven weeks, but none more than the Washington Commanders or Los Angeles Chargers.</p>



<p>Those are two franchises with high expectations, and they also are led by two coaches that entered the year on the hot seat. Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders is the betting favorite to be the first head coach fired, as his odds are set at +200.</p>



<p>Brandon Staley was looking to guide the Chargers on a deep playoff run this season, but he now has odds set at +250 to be the first head coach fired. Staley and the Chargers host the Chicago Bears this weekend, and a loss might do him in for good.</p>



<p>Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders and Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears are next on the list, and they have to be considered when betting on this market as well. McDaniels has odds set at +400, while Eberflus isn’t far behind at +600 at <a href="/s/betdsi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetDSI</a>.</p>



<p>If you are looking for a head coach to be fired this season, then it’s likely going to be one of these four head coaches.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outside-the-box-picks">Outside the Box Picks</h2>



<p>Even though there are four clear betting favorites when it comes to the first head coach being fired, you should also explore other options as well. NFL teams tend to fire coaches at random all of the time, and there are other coaches who aren’t necessarily safe.</p>



<p>Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans has to be considered if you are making this bet, as he has odds set at +1400. It doesn’t look like the Titans are going to be a playoff team this year, and Tennessee could be looking to move on.</p>



<p>Brian Daboll of the New York Giants is another coach to watch as he has odds set at +3300 for this market. This is where you are going to get a ton of value, and the Giants are on their way to a miserable season.</p>



<p>There will likely be five to six head coaches fired at some point this year, but many of the other names on this list are at least going to survive until the offseason.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-and-the-loser-is">And the Loser Is…</h2>



<p>You are always trying to pick the winner when making a future bet, but you can’t call the first head coach fired during the season a winner. None of these head coaches want to be fired at all, but they really don’t want to be the first one that is canned.</p>



<p>It does look like Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders is in the worst shape right now, but you should be looking out west with this bet. Brandon Staley has the most talent out of all of the head coaches mentioned, but he hasn’t been able to do anything with it.</p>



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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-623) will host the Raptors (+449) at Madison Square Garden. New York is currently favored by 11.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently on losing streaks, with the Knicks (24-13) having lost three straight and the Raptors (8-28) having lost two in a row. Toronto is 14th in the Eastern Conference, while New York is third.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-134 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Toronto Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Raptors dropped to 8-28 on the season after a 128-104 loss to the Bucks on Monday. Toronto, who was +6 point underdogs at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points finished at 232, just over the pre-game line of 231.</p> <p>A 17-0 run by the Bucks early on put the Raptors in a deep hole, as they went from trailing 13-11 to 30-11. Milwaukee continued to pull away, leading 99-75 going into the 4th quarter, where both teams scored 29 points.</p><p>In their loss to the Bucks, the Raptors struggled offensively, shooting 45.1% from the field and hitting just 9 threes at a 25.7% clip. RJ Barrett led the way with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 61.1% from the floor and 40% from deep.</p> <p>Scottie Barnes contributed 21 points and 5 assists, while Jakob Poeltl added 12 points, shooting 66.7%. Gradey Dick scored 8 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter, and Immanuel Quickley added 11 points, with 6 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 128 points on 57% shooting. Toronto allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 38 in the 2nd, 33 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>Milwaukee hit 22 threes at a 50% clip. The Raptors sent the Bucks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Toronto finished with 25 defensive rebounds, 11 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Knicks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 24-13 on the season after a 103-94 home loss to the Magic on Monday. New York, favored by 10.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 197, falling short of the 207-point O/U line.</p> <p>New York led 28-24 after the 1st quarter but were outscored 29-23 in the 2nd and 22-17 in the 3rd, leaving them trailing 75-68 going into the 4th. They couldn’t close the gap, as Orlando edged them 28-26 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 103-94 loss to the Magic, the Knicks struggled offensively, shooting just 18.2% from beyond the arc, making only 4 threes. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.4%.</p> <p>Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson each scored 24 points, with Bridges shooting 50% from the field. Josh Hart contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 55.6%.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, the Knicks couldn't come away with the win, allowing 103 points to the Magic. New York gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points. However, they couldn't contain Orlando in the 4th, where they gave up 28 points.</p> <p>The Knicks held the Magic to 11 made threes on 35% shooting from deep. Orlando also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. New York finished with 27 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Owls and Mean Green are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Mean Green will host the game at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 125.5 points, and North Texas is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. Rice.</p><h3>RICE OWLS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rice Owls +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Rice at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Owls Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Rice improved to 11-3 on the season with a 68-55 win over Charlotte on Saturday. Playing at home, the Owls entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Rice led 31-25 at halftime and added 37 points in the second half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Rice put up 68 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field and hitting 6 of 19 from beyond the arc for a 31.6% rate. They were efficient from the free-throw line, knocking down 87.5% of their attempts (14/16).</p> <p>Nik Graves led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three (4/8). Kellen Amos was perfect from the field, going 3/3 for 12 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 55 points, Rice allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Owls' defense conceded 18 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rice held their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. The Owls also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they hit 14 shots, an 87% free-throw percentage. Rice gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Mean Green Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas fell to 8-4 on the season after a 68-64 road loss to Memphis on Sunday. The Mean Green entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>North Texas trailed 33-32 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 136.5 over/under line.</p><p>North Texas put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, with a strong 54.5% on two-pointers but just 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 18 threes. They connected on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 21.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points, hitting 11 of 14 shots overall and going 3 for 3 from three-point range. Moulaye Sissoko was also efficient, making 7 of 8 shots for 17 points, while Dain Dainja added 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting.</p><p>North Texas struggled defensively, giving up 68 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Mean Green had difficulty containing two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 61% of their attempts (19/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Texas allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws (71%). North Texas did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buffaloes and Knights. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Knights at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and UCF is favored by -5.5 vs. Colorado in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Not only will UCF pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Buffaloes Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Buffaloes fell to 9-4 on the season after an 81-61 road loss to Arizona State on Saturday. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, Colorado not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 40-27 at halftime, Colorado allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The game’s total points of 142 narrowly missed the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>In their last game, Colorado's offense struggled, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 12.5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, but they did manage to shoot 81.2% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Trevor Baskin led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. BJ Freeman added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range, while Basheer Jihad contributed 17 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 15/26 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Colorado's opponent shot 46%, making 13 of 28 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p><h3>Do the Knights Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>UCF’s season record fell to 10-3 after a 99-48 loss to Kansas on Sunday. The Knights, who were +5 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 147 fell just under the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UCF trailed 44-25 at halftime and struggled further in the 2nd half, scoring only 23 points while allowing 55.</p><p>UCF's offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 48 points on 20.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was only 26.5%, with two-point shooting at 18.4% (7/38) and three-point shooting at 23.3% (7/30).</p> <p>They did hit 72.2% of their free throws, going 13/18 from the line. The Knights also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite UCF's defensive efforts, they gave up 99 points in their last game. The Knights held their opponents to just 20% shooting from the field, with 14 made baskets on 68 attempts.</p> <p>UCF limited the other team to 18% shooting on two-pointers (7/38) and 23% on threes (7/30). At the free-throw line, their opponents hit 13 of 18 attempts, shooting 72%. UCF also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

<p>Betting on today's Fighting Irish and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPNU. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and North Carolina State is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Notre Dame.</p><h3>NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Notre Dame?</h3><h3>Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Notre Dame dropped to 7-7 on the season after a narrow 74-73 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Irish, who were +4 point underdogs, covered the spread in the loss. The combined points of 147 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Notre Dame trailed 39-32 at halftime but outscored North Carolina 41-35 in the 2nd half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Notre Dame put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 23 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they connected on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 61.1% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts. Markus Burton added 23 points in 23 minutes, while Braeden Shrewsberry contributed 16 points, knocking down 4 threes on 11 attempts.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense gave up 74 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Notre Dame's defense held the other team to 30% shooting, as they made 7 of 23 three-point attempts. The opposing team also went 16/21 from the free-throw line, a 76% rate, and Notre Dame gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wolfpack Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>North Carolina State fell to 8-6 on the season after a 77-59 road loss to Wake Forest on Saturday. The Wolfpack entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>NC State trailed 38-32 at halftime and struggled in the second half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 39.</p><p>NC State managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 15-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis led the way with 20 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three. Juke Harris added 17 points on 75% shooting, while Tre'Von Spillers contributed 12 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense struggled, giving up 77 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense conceded 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%.</p>

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

The Asian swing gets underway with this week’s CIMB Classic at TPC Kuala Lumpur. This is the first of three events, with the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges next week and then the first WGC event at Sheshan for the HSBC Champions event. Then things come back stateside for the events before the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday break.

The CIMB Classic is co-sanctioned with the Asian Tour, so you’ll see quite a few unfamiliar names in the field this week. Also, with things coming to a head in the European Tour with the Race to Dubai drawing closer, a lot of those players won’t be on hand in Malaysia. Many will have to trek to China for the WGC event, but that will be the only time we see most of them until some of the early events in 2019.

There are only 78 players in this prestigious field, so there will not be a cut. The field is made up of the top 60 from the final FedEx Cup points list, the top 10 from the Asian Tour, sponsor exemptions, and two Malaysian players – the winner of the CIMB National Championship and the highest available Malaysian player on the Official World Golf Ranking to form this week’s set of players. The top player on the OWGR, Gavin Green, backed out, so Ben Leong will take his place.

In any event, this has only been a joint PGA/Asian Tour venture since 2013. Ryan Moore won in 2013 and 2014 and Justin Thomas won in 2015 and 2016. Pat Perez was something of a surprise winner last year. This is definitely a scorer’s course, as most are early in the season. The winning score here has been at least 23-under over the last three years. This does draw some players because of a $7 million purse and because it is a good tune-up for the other Asian events.

The reason this is such a scorer’s course is that TPC Kuala Lumpur is just over 7,000 yards, but still plays as a par 72. This is quite a picturesque course in spite of its proximity to the big city. There are a lot of tree-lined holes and backdrops, but the landing areas in the fairways are still pretty wide. There are a handful of reachable par 4s for those aggressive enough to take driver and the par 5 18th was birdied by 33 percent of the players last year even though it comes in at over 630 yards.

Justin Thomas is about as overwhelming of a favorite as you will see in the golf betting market. Thomas is +450 this week at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a>. After all, he is a two-time winner of this event with just five years of PGA Tour players being on hand. He did struggle last year and only finished 11-under in a tie for 17th, but Thomas was on top of his game at the Ryder Cup and was the top US point scorer. Because he’s in terrific form and a two-time winner, he’s got a low price tag. The unfortunate thing is that Thomas’s low price hasn’t done much to provide value on the rest of the board. Still, it’s virtually impossible to take a +450 in a golf tournament. There is no value on that number.

Ryan Moore is also a two-time winner, but he checks in at +1400. Moore played very well at last week’s Safeway Open as he finished second, but lost in the three-way playoff with winner Kevin Tway and Brandt Snedeker. Moore had some hiccups on Saturday with a 73, otherwise he would have claimed the title. The Las Vegas native was knocked out of the FedEx Cup playoffs with the second event at TPC Boston and seemed to use his month off for good with that strong finish at the Safeway. Moore had five top-10 finishes last season and a handful of top-15 results. Even though he’s won here twice, there isn’t a lot of meat on the bone when it comes to this price either.

Billy Horschel is +1500. Horschel was excellent in the FedEx Cup playoffs and that seems to be influencing his price a bit here. Horschel withdrew from the Dell Technologies Championship, but finished second in the Tour Championship, third at the BMW, and third at the Northern Trust. Horschel’s strong finish to the 2017-18 season has him at the CIMB Classic for the first time since 2014, when he finished T-37th. There isn’t a lot on this price either, but Horschel was in very good form and hasn’t had that long of a layoff.

Paul Casey, who also played well at the Ryder Cup, is +1600 along with Xander Schauffele. Both of those guys seem like reasonable prices, though Schauffele was not in great form at the end of the season as his first full year seemed to take a bit of a toll on him physically. Marc Leishman is +2000, with Keegan Bradley and Gary Woodland at +2200. Of that list, you have to like Keegan Bradley’s chances, as he was second last year and sixth in 2016. He plays well here. Woodland was second in 2014, but that was a while ago.

Cameron Smith is a guy to have on your card this week at +3300. Smith tied for fifth here last year with Hideki Matsuyama, one shot ahead of Paul Casey. Smith was great in the two Asian events he played last year, as he bookended his 72 holes at TPC Kuala Lumpur with 64s and finished at 16-under. He was third in the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges. Smith struggled in the middle part of last season, but he was fifth at the Masters and then finished third in the Northern Trust and the Dell Technologies Championship. He’s one of the best bets on the board this week.

Danny Lee is another good mid-range option at +4000. Lee was 10th last week at the Safeway Open at Silverado. He tied for seventh here last year. After a rough 73 to open, he shot 65-68-68 to finish at 14-under. He also struggled in his first two rounds in 2016 before going 66-69 over the weekend to finish at 4-under. Five rounds under 70 out of his last eight is a pretty good starting point, especially with last week’s showing to open the new season.

Another guy at 40/1 to consider is Kevin Na. Na just needs to get hot with that flatstick and he can make things happen. Na was T-44th last year at 5-under and T-29th at 9-under two years ago, but Na was third in 2015 and second in 2014. This is a course that he does seem to play pretty well at. You can take some longer shots here, but this looks like an event for mid-range guys or that Justin Thomas will win.

Coverage of the 2018-19 CIMB Classic will be in the very early morning hours this week on Golf Channel.

Odds as of October 8, 7:30 p.m. ET:

Justin Thomas +450

Ryan Moore +1400

Billy Horschel +1500

Paul Casey +1600

Xander Schauffele +1600

Marc Leishman +2000

Keegan Bradley +2200

Gary Woodland +2200

Brandt Snedeker +3000

Kyle Stanley +3000

Louis Oosthuizen +3000

Byeong Hun An +3300

Cameron Smith +3300

Emiliano Grillo +3300

Danny Lee +4000

C.T. Pan +4000

Kevin Na +4000

Kevin Tway +4000

Branden Grace +4500

Charles Howell III +5000

J.B. Holmes +5000

Chez Reavie +5000

Peter Uihlein +5000

Beau Hossler +5500

Pat Perez +6000

Anirban Lahiri +6600

Thomas Pieters +6600

Jimmy Walker +7000

Jason Kokrak +7000

Kevin Chappell +8000

Abraham Ancer +8000

Si Woo Kim +8000

Stewart Cink +8000

Kiradech Aphibarnrat +8000

Scott Piercy +9000

Troy Merritt +9000

Austin Cook +9000

Jhonattan Vegas +9000

Jamie Lovemark +9000

Brian Gay +9000

Bronson Burgoon +9000

Brendan Steele +10000

Chesson Hadley +10000

J.J. Spaun +10000

Andrew Putnam +10000

Tom Hoge +10000

Scott Stallings +10000

Ryan Armour +10000

Nick Watney +10000

Scott Vincent +10000

Joel Dahmen +11000

Brice Garnett +11500

Keith Mitchell +12500

James Hahn +12500

Jason Dufner +12500

Ryan Palmer +12500

Whee Kim +12500

Gaganjeet Bhullar +13500

John Catlin +15000

Justin Harding +15000

Ted Potter, Jr. +15000

Ollie Schniederjans +15000

Shubhankar Sharma +15000

Brian Stuard +15000

Michael Kim +17500

Rahil Gangjee +17500

Satoshi Kodaira +20000

Sihwan Kim +20000

Kelly Kraft +22500

Davis Love III +30000

Ernie Els +30000

Ben Leong +30000

Berry Henson +30000

Min Chel Choi +50000

Jon Curran +50000

Kim Leun-Kwang +75000

Sang-Hyun Park +100000

2018-19 CIMB Classic Golf Betting Odds & Picks

<p>The Brooklyn Nets (13-23) will host the Detroit Pistons (18-18) at the Barclays Center in a game that will tip off at 7:30 ET. The Pistons (-317) are favored by 8 points over the Nets (+256), and the over/under line is 213.5.</p>

<p>Detroit is currently on a 4-game winning streak and is 9th in the Eastern Conference. The Nets have lost 2 straight and are 12th in the East.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -8</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 102-61 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Detroit?</h3><p>The Pistons evened their record at 18-18 with a 118-115 win over the Trail Blazers on Monday. Playing at home, Detroit was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 233 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Portland went on a 10-0 run early, taking the score from 11-9 to 19-11. The Pistons trailed 60-51 at halftime but turned things around by outscoring the Blazers 37-30 in the 3rd quarter and 30-25 in the 4th, taking the lead for good after entering the final period down 90-88.</p><p>Cade Cunningham's 32 points and 9 assists helped lead the Pistons to a win over the Trail Blazers, with Cunningham hitting 4 threes at a 40% rate. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 26 points, knocking down 6 threes at 66.7% shooting from deep, while Tobias Harris contributed 17 points, also shooting 66.7% from three.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons made 15 threes, shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall from the field. Hardaway was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 11 points, while Cunningham scored 12 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite allowing 115 points on 53% shooting from the field, the Pistons' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, giving up just 25 points to help secure the win. Detroit sent Portland to the free-throw line only 5 times, where they made 3.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to defend the three, with the Trail Blazers hitting 16 threes at a 45% clip. Detroit gave up 7 offensive rebounds but managed to record 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Nets Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 13-23 on the season after a 113-99 home loss to the Pacers on Monday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The combined score of 212 points fell short of the 221.5-point total.</p> <p>Indiana took control with a 15-0 run, turning a 48-39 deficit into a 54-48 lead. Brooklyn struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 17 points while allowing 31, but they bounced back in the 3rd, outscoring the Pacers 31-23. However, Indiana pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 35-29.</p><p>The Nets struggled offensively in their 99-point effort against the Pacers, shooting 41.8% from the field and hitting just 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Day'Ron Sharpe led Brooklyn with 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the floor.</p> <p>Tyrese Martin added 15 points, while Noah Clowney contributed 14, with 9 of those coming in the 3rd quarter. Clowney also connected on 3 threes, shooting 30% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Nets had strong 1st and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, allowing 31 and 35 points, respectively, in their 113-99 loss to the Pacers. Indiana shot 50% from the field, including 38% from beyond the arc, where they made 12 threes.</p> <p>Brooklyn sent the Pacers to the line 23 times, where they converted 21 free throws. The Nets gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Nittany Lions and Fighting Illini. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Fighting Illini at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Illinois as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 163.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Penn State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Nittany Lions Find a Way to Win in Champaign?</h3><p>Penn State’s season record dropped to 12-3 after a 77-71 loss to Indiana on Sunday. The Nittany Lions, who were -7.5 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Penn State allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The total points for the game were 148, falling short of the 157.5 over/under line.</p><p>In their last game, Penn State's offense put up 71 points, shooting 46% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive, hitting 61.9% (26/42), but they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 3 of 21 attempts (14.3%).</p> <p>Oumar Ballo led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Nick Kern Jr. added 21 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 20 points, going 4/8 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive struggles, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 3/21 from beyond the arc. However, the Nittany Lions couldn't contain the inside game, as their opponent shot 61% on two-point attempts, contributing to 77 points overall.</p> <p>Penn State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 10 free throws. The Nittany Lions gave up 11 offensive rebounds, adding to their defensive challenges in this game.</p><h3>Will Illinois Win at Home?</h3><p>Illinois improved to 11-3 on the season with an 81-77 road win over Washington on Sunday, January 5th. The Illini entered the game as 7-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 158, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.</p> <p>Illinois led 42-31 at halftime but allowed Washington to score 46 points in the 2nd half, while they managed 39 points themselves.</p><p>Illinois put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 47% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 5/26 (19.2%).</p> <p>DJ Davis led the way with 31 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip. Kasparas Jakucionis added 18 points and 6 assists, while Tre White contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Illinois gave up 77 points on 43% shooting from the field in their last game. They allowed 28 field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois allowed 10 threes on 26 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 78% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 14.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Cavaliers and Golden Bears are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPNU. The Golden Bears will host the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 131.5 points, and California is favored by -3.5 vs. Virginia in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Even though we have California winning straight-up, we like Virginia at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Virginia Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia’s season record fell to 8-6 after a 70-50 loss to Louisville on Saturday. The Cavaliers were +5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (120) came in under the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-27 at halftime, Virginia struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 38.</p><p>Virginia's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 5 of 26 three-point attempts, shooting 19.2% from beyond the arc. They did connect on 53.6% of their two-point shots and went 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Andrew Rohde and Reyne Smith each scored 15 points, with Smith hitting 5 threes on 10 attempts. Aboubacar Traore also added 15 points, shooting 6 of 10 from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds. Virginia finished with 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Virginia's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were able to limit damage from beyond the arc, as the opposing team shot just 5/26 from three-point range, a 19% rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opponent found more success, converting 53% of their two-point attempts (15/28). Virginia also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 5 of those shots.</p><h3>Can the Golden Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>California fell to 7-7 on the season after an 80-68 road loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Golden Bears entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs but managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> <p>Cal trailed 39-36 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 148 narrowly missed the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Bears put up 68 points, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 35.3% from three-point range, going 6-for-17, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, hitting 20-of-40. From the free-throw line, they shot 62.5%, making 10-of-16 attempts.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 30 points, shooting 73.3% from the field. Ian Schieffelin added 21 points, hitting 80% of his shots, while Chase Hunter contributed 19 points and 6 assists. The team finished with just 6 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>California's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 62% shooting. They allowed 31 made field goals on 50 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Golden Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 71% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 8 made threes on 18 attempts, or 44% shooting.</p>

Virginia Cavaliers vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The NHL betting action continues Monday, March 7, 2022, with the Eastern Conference clash at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, so we have prepared the best Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>After splitting their first two encounters in 2021-22, Toronto and Columbus will close down their three-game regular-season series. The Maple Leafs opened as firm -195 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, while the totals are listed at 6.5 goals.</p>



<h2>The Maple Leafs hope to stop a two-game slide            </h2>



<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs (35-16-4) are coming off a 6-4 defeat to the Vancouver Canucks this past Saturday. It was their second loss in a row and fifth in their previous eight games overall, as the Maple Leafs put on another awful defensive performance. During that eight-game stretch, the Maple Leafs have allowed a whopping 37 goals.</p>



<p>Toronto blew a 4-3 lead against Vancouver, surrendering three unanswered goals in the third period. Auston Matthews led the way for the Maple Leafs with a couple of goals, while Jack Campbell yielded five goals on just 28 shots.</p>



<p>Petr Mrazek is expected to patrol the crease Monday at Nationwide Arena, and he’s 9-5-0 with a 3.22 GAA and .890 save percentage in 2021-22. The Maple Leafs allow 2.95 goals per game (tied-16<sup>th</sup> in the NHL) and score 3.64 in a return (4<sup>th</sup>) on a 10.5 shooting percentage (8<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The Blue Jackets lost four of their last five games             </h2>



<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets (28-25-3) are coming off a tough 5-4 shootout defeat to the Boston Bruins last Saturday. Playing on the second day of a back-to-back set, the Blue Jackets blew a huge opportunity to return to the right track and bounce back from a 4-3 overtime defeat to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.</p>



<p>Columbus has dropped four of its last five contests overall. The Blue Jackets are now huge ten points behind the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. They’ll meet some tough opponents in the next two weeks, so the Jackets will have a tall task to close the gap.</p>



<p>Elvis Merzlikins has guarded the cage in the previous four games, and he’s expected to get another starting call Monday against Toronto. The 27-year-old netminder is 19-14-3 with a 3.42 GAA and .903 save percentage in 2021-22. The Blue Jackets allow 3.63 goals per game (31<sup>st</sup> in the NHL) and tally 3.27 in a return (9<sup>th</sup>) on an 11.0 shooting percentage (6<sup>th</sup>).</p>



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



<p><strong>Toronto:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-1 in the last seven games against the Metropolitan Division&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Columbus:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 in the last five games overall</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-columbus-blue-jackets-pick">Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Pick</h2>



<p>Both Toronto and Columbus are struggling to defend, but they also can score a bunch of goals on a good day, so betting on the totals seems like a way to go in this matchup. When it comes to the side bet, I’ll go with the visitors, though the price is not tempting at all.</p>



<p>This is a tough spot for the Blue Jackets, who have suffered a couple of tough losses in a row. They are in dire need of a win, and I don’t like backing teams that are under pressure. On the other side, the Maple Leafs could easily struggle to cope with Columbus’ offense, but they’ll look to win the game on the back of their offense.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Toronto Maple Leafs at -195&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>Six of the Maple Leafs’ last eight contests have produced more than six goals in total. One of those six tilts has seen a whopping 17 goals on the scoreboard. On the other side, six of the Blue Jackets’ previous ten contests have produced seven or more goals in total.</p>



<p>Back in December, the Maple Leafs outlast the Blue Jackets 5-4 as -260 home favorites with a total of 6.0 goals. Columbus responded with a 4-3 overtime win on February 22, playing as a +215 home dog with a total of 7.0 goals.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 6.5 goals at -138&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

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