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<p>Betting on today's Canucks and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:15 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:15 ET on Tuesday, October 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blackhawks winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+150)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Canucks Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Flyers, the Canucks moved to 2-1-2 on the season. Vancouver covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of Vancouver’s goals came from different players, with Nils Hoglander opening the scoring at 3:51 in the first period. The Canucks’ defense held strong, limiting the Flyers to 26 shots on goal.</p><p>Vancouver's offense took 32 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over the Flyers, with 14 giveaways. The Canucks scored their first goal 3:51 into the game, as Nils Hoglander netted his second of the season.</p> <p>Brock Boeser added his third goal, while Kiefer Sherwood scored for the first time this season. Vancouver's second and third goals came in the second period, at 11:20 and 10:30, respectively.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks will be looking to build on their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Flyers. Goalie Kevin Lankinen made 26 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Canucks' defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 37 hits.</p><h3>Will the Chicago Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Chicago fell to 2-3-1 with a 4-2 loss to the Sabres. The Blackhawks trailed 2-0 before Craig Smith scored twice in the second period to tie it up. However, Buffalo responded with two more goals to secure the win.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that exact number. Chicago, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They’ll look to get back to .500 in their next outing.</p><p>Craig Smith was the sole goal scorer for the Blackhawks in their 4-2 loss to Buffalo, finding the net twice in the second period. Lukas Reichel contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to two, while Seth Jones picked up his fifth assist of the year.</p> <p>Chicago fired 37 shots on goal but came up empty on the power play. The Blackhawks had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Chicago's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and they also allowed the final two goals, including an empty netter with 26 seconds left in the third period. Goalie Arvid Söderblom finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Longhorns and Orange face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Texas is the -10.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Syracuse. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Longhorns Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Longhorns cruised to an 89-43 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Playing at home, Texas was a -43 favorite going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 132, falling short of the 141-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Texas led 33-23 at halftime but really turned it on in the 2nd half, scoring 56 points while holding the Delta Devils to just 20 points.</p><p>Texas put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 64.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 71.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 77.4% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-14 (35.7%) from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Longhorns also connected on 72.2% of their free throws, making 26 of 36 attempts. Tre Johnson and Arthur Kaluma each scored 18 points, with Johnson hitting 3-of-5 threes and Kaluma adding 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</p><p>Despite Texas giving up 43 free-throw attempts, their defense couldn't stop the opposition from shooting 64% from the field, including 77% on two-point shots. The Longhorns also allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% success rate.</p> <p>From the line, Texas's opponent shot 72%, making 26 of 36 free throws. The Longhorns gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Syracuse Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Syracuse moved to 2-0 on the season with a 104-95 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Orange were -12.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 199, well over the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Syracuse trailed 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Penguins 42-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Syracuse put up 104 points in their last game, shooting 50.7% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 22 threes (22.7%).</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% overall and 28.6% from three. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force in the paint, going 8 for 10 from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds, along with 7 assists.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws.</p>

Texas Longhorns vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Colonials and Big Red are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red will host the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Cornell being favored by -9.5 over Robert Morris.</p><h3>ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 6:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Even though we have Cornell winning straight-up, we like Robert Morris at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Robert Morris Stun the Crowd at Newman Arena?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris improved to 3-0 on the season with a 73-62 win over New Orleans on Sunday. The Colonials, who were favored by 10 points, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Robert Morris led 35-27 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring New Orleans 38-35. The Colonials' defense held strong, keeping the Privateers from mounting a comeback.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc (9/28). Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 20/28 from the line.</p> <p>James White led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. DJ Smith added 20 points, knocking down 4 of 8 threes, while Alvaro Folgueiras contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three.</p><p>Robert Morris held their opponent to 62 points, with a 42% shooting performance from the field (22/52). Defensively, they allowed 13 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 54% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 32%, making 9 of 28 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 20/28, hitting 71% of their free throws. Robert Morris also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Big Red Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Cornell picked up an 81-71 win over Lafayette on Saturday. The Big Red were -10.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, right on the O/U line.</p> <p>Cornell led 33-31 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.</p><p>Cornell put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 23 from deep, and went 19-for-27 from the free-throw line (70.4%).</p> <p>The Big Red dished out 20 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Guy Ragland Jr. led the way with 16 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Caleb Williams and Jake Fiegen each added 15 points, with Williams shooting 80% from beyond the arc and Fiegen hitting 75% of his threes.</p><p>Cornell's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts (16/33). From beyond the arc, Cornell allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Cornell's opponents went 19/27, hitting 70% of their shots. The Big Red also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the contest.</p>

Robert Morris Colonials vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Dukes and Flames are set to face off at 11:00 ET on Ball. The Flames will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. James Madison comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison fell 67-63 to Towson on Saturday, November 16th. The Dukes were +2 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>James Madison led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing Towson to score 36. The Dukes will need to address their 2nd half performance moving forward.</p><p>James Madison's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. They did manage to hit 88.9% of their free throws, though they only attempted 9.</p> <p>Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Mark Freeman added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with the opposition shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, James Madison's opponent hit 9 of 21 shots, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. The Dukes gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC fell 83-74 to Northwestern on Tuesday. The Flames were +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UIC scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, the UIC Flames put up 74 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-23 from deep, while hitting 48.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Javon Jackson added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and Jalen Leach contributed 16 points, also hitting 50% from three. Filip Skobalj was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite UIC's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts (20/39).</p> <p>UIC also struggled to defend the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 46% of their threes (7/15). The Flames sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 66% of their free throws (22/33). UIC gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

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<p>The Browns and Steelers will face off on Thursday, November 21st at 8:15 ET. This week 12 AFC North matchup is being played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland and is being televised by AMZN. The Browns are the underdog at +163 on the money line, while the Steelers are favored at -193. Pittsburgh is favored by -3.5 on the road, and the over/under line is set at 36.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS CLEVELAND BROWNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Huntington Bank Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 22 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 36.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With their win over the Ravens in week 11, the Steelers extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 8-2, putting them atop the AFC North. Pittsburgh has a +7.1 scoring margin this season and is 8-2 against the spread, including a 4-0 record as underdogs. They covered the spread against Baltimore, winning 18-16 as 3.5-point underdogs.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, the Steelers have a 66.6% chance of winning the division and a 97.3% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 10th in our NFL power rankings. Their O/U record stands at 5-5, with their games averaging 39.5 points compared to an average line of 40.8.</p><p>Russell Wilson's passer rating has dropped in each of the last three games, going from 114 in week 9 to 93 in week 10, and then to 67 in week 11 against the Ravens, where he threw for 205 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. George Pickens led the team with 8 catches for 89 yards in week 11, while Najee Harris rushed for 63 yards on 18 carries. Pittsburgh struggled on 3rd down, converting just 4 of 16 attempts, and failed to score on any of their 4 red zone trips.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, the Steelers rank 17th in our offensive power rankings. They are 14th in the NFL in points per game (23.3) and 19th in yards per game (324). Pittsburgh leans heavily on the run, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and 8th in rushing yards per game, while ranking 25th in passing attempts and 26th in passing yards per game.</p><p>In their 18-16 win over the Ravens, the Steelers' defense allowed just 16 completions for 205 yards through the air. Baltimore finished with a completion percentage of 48.5%. Pittsburgh's run defense gave up 124 yards on just 19 attempts, with the Ravens averaging 6.5 yards per attempt.<p></p>The Steelers picked off one pass, held the Ravens to a 36.4% conversion rate on third down, and recorded two sacks. However, they did lose the tackles for loss battle, with a differential of -4.</p><h3>Are The Browns Going Win In At Upset At Huntington Bank Field</h3><p>With a 2-8 record, the Browns currently rank 21st in our NFL power rankings and have just a 0.7% chance of making the playoffs. Cleveland has lost two straight games, including a 35-14 defeat to the Saints in week 11. The Browns were 1-point favorites in that matchup but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 1-4 at home and 1-4 on the road.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Browns are 3-7 this season, with an average scoring margin of -8.6 points per game. They are 0-4 ATS as favorites and 3-3 as underdogs. Their O/U record stands at 4-6, with their games averaging 41 points compared to an average line of 41.6.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings, averaging 16.2 points per game, which is 29th in the NFL. They’ve struggled on third down, converting just 28.2% of the time, and rank 27th in yards per game with 291.3. Despite being 19th in passing yards per game (202.8), Cleveland ranks 2nd in pass attempts, averaging 38.6 per game. On the ground, they are 29th in rushing, with 88.5 yards per game.</p> <p>Jameis Winston threw for 395 yards (30/46) and 2 touchdowns in week 11, with Jerry Jeudy catching 6 passes for 142 yards. Nick Chubb had 50 yards on 11 carries. Before Jeudy’s performance, Cedric Tillman led the team in receiving in weeks 9 and 10. Cleveland scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter against the Saints but was shut out in the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>In their 35-14 loss to the Saints, the Browns allowed 214 rushing yards on just 28 attempts, giving up a whopping 7.6 yards per attempt. The Browns' defense struggled to stop the run and allowed New Orleans to finish with 473 total yards. In the passing game, the Browns gave up 259 yards, with the Saints averaging 8.9 yards per attempt. Cleveland allowed two passing touchdowns and only managed one sack in the game. Opposing quarterbacks completed 75.9% of their passes against the Browns, and the Saints converted on 50% of their third down attempts.</p>

<p>The NHL betting action goes on Friday, October 29, with six games around the league, including the Metropolitan Division showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York, so here’s the best Blue Jackets vs. Rangers betting pick.</p>



<p>Columbus sits at +144 moneyline odds on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, while New York is a -160 fave with a total of 5.5 goals. These two foes meet each other for the first time since February 2020, and the Jackets have won six of their last nine encounters with the Rangers.</p>



<h2>The Blue Jackets start a three-game road trip </h2>



<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets are off to a nice start to the new season, earning eight points from their first six games. They’ve won four of their five outings on the home ice to go with a 4-1 defeat at the Detroit Red Wings.</p>



<p>The Blue Jackets just wrapped up a three-game homestand with a 4-1 victory to the Dallas Stars. Elvis Merzlikins turned aside 31 shots, while wingers Gregory Hofmann and Oliver Bjorkstrand found the back of the net and got an assist each.</p>



<p>Merzlikins is expected to get the starting call Friday against the Rangers, and he’s 4-0-0 with a 1.48 GAA and a .952 save percentage so far this season. Joonas Korpisalo took both losses for the Jackets, posting a 3.54 GAA and a .908 save percentage.</p>



<h2>The Rangers opened a two-game homestand with a heavy loss</h2>



<p>The New York Rangers (4-2-1) are coming off a 5-1 home loss to the Calgary Flames this past Monday. They put an end to a four-game winning streak, as the Rangers have recorded four consecutive wins on the road over the last two weeks.</p>



<p>New York allowed 37 shots to the Flames while taking 29 in a return. Igor Shesterkin yielded more than a couple of goals for the first time this season and fell to a 3-1-1 record with a 2.17 GAA and a .933 save percentage.</p>



<p>Shesterkin is expected to guard the cage Friday against the Jackets, though the Rangers can turn to Alexandar Georgiev, who’s 1-1-0 with a 3.51 GAA and a .873 save percentage on the season. The Rangers surrender 2.57 goals per contest while scoring just 2.14 in a return, and winger Chris Kreider leads the way with four goals in seven appearances.</p>



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



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



<ul><li>0-10 in the last ten games on the road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>4-16 in the last 20 outings as underdogs&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>NY Rangers:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 in the last five games overall</li><li>16-8 in the last 24 outings as favorites&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-columbus-blue-jackets-vs-new-york-rangers-pick">Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers Pick</h2>



<p>The Rangers have won four of their first seven games despite a poor 7.9 shooting percentage. Also, they are only 3-for-26 with the man advantage. The Rangers have played solid defense, and I’m expecting them to bounce back from that heavy loss to Calgary.</p>



<p>The Blue Jackets lean on their defense as well, while Elvis Merzlikins has been outstanding so far this season. Merzlikins should regress a bit, and the Jackets have allowed four goals on 21 power-play opportunities (80.9%, 19<sup>th</sup> in the league). Columbus has struggled mightily on the road lately, losing its last ten games away from home.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take New York Rangers at -160&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>I’ve mentioned how good these two teams have been defensively thus far, so I’m backing the under. Five of the Rangers’ last six games have gone in the under, and New York is tied with Dallas for the eighth-best save percentage in the NHL.</p>



<p>On the other side, the Blue Jackets own the sixth-best save percentage. The under has hit in four of their last five contests and six of their previous nine games against the Eastern Conference.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 5.5 goals at -105&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/29/21

<p>The Pistons are favored by 1 point over the Hornets in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 221 points.</p>

<p>Detroit is 7-9 overall and 6th in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte is 5-9 and 12th in the East. The Hornets are currently on a 2-game losing streak.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-126 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pistons Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit’s season record dropped to 7-9 after a 122-112 home loss to the Bulls on Monday. The Pistons, who were favored by four points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game landed exactly on the over/under line of 234.</p> <p>After falling behind 36-25 in the 1st quarter, Detroit tried to fight back, winning the 2nd quarter 32-29 and tying the 3rd at 28-28. However, a 10-0 run by Chicago in the 4th quarter, which stretched the score from 97-95 to 105-97, put the game out of reach for the Pistons.</p><p>Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points and 10 assists in their loss to the Bulls, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Malik Beasley added 21 points, connecting on 5 threes despite shooting just 35.7% from deep.</p> <p>Detroit made 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc. Their overall field goal percentage was 42.9%, with Cunningham shooting 47.1% from the field.</p><p>The Pistons struggled defensively against the Bulls, giving up 122 points on 48% shooting. Detroit allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and at least 28 points in every quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 23 threes at a 50% clip. The Pistons sent Chicago to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Detroit finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 5-9 on the season after a 116-115 road loss to the Nets on Tuesday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, but the loss stings nonetheless. The total score of 231 points exceeded the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>Charlotte started strong, leading 37-23 after the 1st quarter, but the Nets went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 66-63 to 76-63. The Hornets battled back to lead 87-85 going into the 4th, but Brooklyn outscored them 31-28 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Brandon Miller's 29 points and 5 threes led the Hornets in their 116-115 loss to the Nets, with Miles Bridges also hitting 5 threes and adding 21 points. Tre Mann chipped in 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets connected on 20 threes, shooting 54.1% from deep and 46.3% overall. Miller scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Mann added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Hornets started strong, giving up just 23 points in the 1st quarter, but they allowed 31 points in each of the final three quarters, leading to a 116-115 loss to the Nets. Charlotte couldn’t slow down Brooklyn’s shooting, as the Nets hit 49% from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets struggled to defend the three, where the Nets connected on 18 threes at a 43% clip. Charlotte sent Brooklyn to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Hornets gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Minnesota Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 12-3-3. Minnesota, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p>

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild, finding the net at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with only 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy secured the win for Minnesota, scoring 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, getting the Wild on the board at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came in overtime to secure the win. Both Hartman and Boldy took three shots on goal.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon added two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy's overtime winner. Minnesota had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they gave up came on a power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can Edmonton Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 10-8-2 on the season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, who took an early lead with a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Edmonton led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up, but Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period put the Oilers ahead for good.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd, which came on a power play. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal this year.</p> <p>The Oilers had 10 giveaways but managed to find the net twice in the 1st period and added two more in the 3rd. Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers gave up the first goal of the game at 4:33 into the 2nd period and another at 4:28 into the 3rd. However, they didn’t allow another, helping secure a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Hose versus the Lumberjacks? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored by -9 at home against Presbyterian.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +9</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Presbyterian at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Presbyterian Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Presbyterian fell to Kennesaw State 85-67 on Saturday, November 16th. The Blue Hose were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 152, just under the O/U line of 158.</p> <p>Presbyterian struggled early, trailing 46-27 at halftime, but showed some resilience in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Simeon Cottle's sharpshooting from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 6 threes, led him to a game-high 27 points in 30 minutes for Presbyterian. As a team, the Blue Hose connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5 for 13 from deep.</p> <p>Presbyterian shot 44.9% from the field overall, with a 47.2% mark on two-point attempts. They also made 18 of 28 free throws, finishing with a 64.3% free-throw percentage. Jonah Pierce contributed a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 44% shooting from the field. The Blue Hose allowed 15 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Presbyterian's opponents shot 44%, hitting 11 of 25 three-point attempts. The Blue Hose also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22, a 75% clip. Presbyterian gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Stephen F. Austin Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>In their latest outing, the Lumberjacks fell 59-49 to Arkansas State on Saturday, November 16th. Entering the game as +9.5 point underdogs, SFA not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-24 at halftime, the Lumberjacks couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 108 fell well short of the 150-point O/U line.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 49 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with two-point shooting at 36.8% and three-point shooting at a dismal 18.8% (3/16). The Lumberjacks also shot 57.1% from the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Taryn Todd was a bright spot, scoring 21 points on 7/12 shooting, including 4/5 from beyond the arc. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Kyle Hayman contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Nana Antwi-Boasiako had 11 points and 12 boards.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Lumberjacks limited their opponent's two-point attempts to 11/31, or 35%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stephen F. Austin's defense allowed 8 threes on 30 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13, shooting 46%.</p>

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -17.5 at home against UNCG.</p><h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCG Spartans +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like UNCG at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spartans Pull Off a Win at Bloomington?</h3><h3>UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCG dropped their last game to SMU, 81-68, on Monday, November 11th. The Spartans were +14 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG's offense put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 68.2% (15/22), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UNCG's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 21 of 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 70% rate.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana continued their strong start to the season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Indiana took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39 to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Indiana's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 17 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81.8% of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers couldn't contain their opponent inside, who shot 52% on two-pointers, hitting 18 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

UNCG Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>At 4:00 ET, truT will be televising the New Mexico Lobos vs. Utah State Aggies matchup, taking place at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium in Logan. The over/under line is currently at 78.5 points. The Lobos are 2-4 this season, and the Aggies are 1-5. The Lobos are -2.5 point favorites on the road. The game is set for Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS UTAH STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah State Aggies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Merlin Olsen Field At Maverik Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the New Mexico Lobos winning this one by a score of 38 to 36</li><li>Even though we like the New Mexico Lobos to win, our ATS pick is to take the Utah State Aggies at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 78.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The New Mexico Lobos Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>New Mexico enters Week 8 against Utah State with a 2-4 record, ranking 118th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 19.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Lobos are 1-1 at home and 1-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>New Mexico is 2-0 as the favorite and 0-3 as the underdog, with an average scoring margin of -7.3 points per game. Against the spread, they are 3-2, going 2-0 as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 4-1, with an average line of 57.8 points. This week’s line is set at 78.5 points, with four of their games having exceeded this total and five falling below it.</p><p>Heading into week 8, New Mexico’s offense is averaging 35.3 points per game, ranking 21st nationally, and they are 25th in our offensive power rankings. Their run game is strong, with 210 rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,488 yards, leading the passing attack, but he has 6 interceptions to go with 7 touchdowns and a passer rating of 79. The Lobos are 24th in passing attempts per game. Luke Wysong has 507 receiving yards on 40 catches.</p><p>New Mexico's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 42.7 points per game. In their recent game against Air Force, they gave up 37 points, including 327 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Air Force ran the ball 62 times, while New Mexico allowed 149 passing yards and one passing touchdown.</p><p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 257.2 rushing yards per game against New Mexico, while quarterbacks have posted a 116.4 passer rating, completing 62.3% of their passes. The Lobos rank 114th nationally, giving up 242 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Will The Utah State Aggies Win At Home Over The New Mexico Lobos?</h3><p>Utah State enters Week 8 with a 1-5 record, ranked 120th in our CFB power rankings. They have just a 2.8% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. At home, the Aggies are 0-2, and they’ve been favored in only one game this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 2-3, with a perfect 2-0 mark at home. Utah State’s average scoring margin is -17.8 points per game, and they’ve gone 4-1 against the over/under line.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 78.5 points, higher than any other game. Utah State’s games have averaged 67.8 points, with an average line of 58.9 points.</p><p>Utah State’s offense is averaging 25 points per game heading into week 8, placing them 61st in the nation. They rank 100th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is 36.3%, and their passer rating is 86, both of which are outside the top 75 nationally.</p> <p>Spencer Petras leads the passing game with 1,271 yards and a 65.4% completion rate. The Aggies are 8th in passing attempts per game, averaging 302.8 yards through the air. Petras has thrown nine touchdowns and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 93. Jalen Royals has 646 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season. On the ground, Utah State averages 163.5 rushing yards per game, with Rahsul Faison contributing 587 yards.</p><p>Utah State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 42.8 points per game. In their recent game against UNLV, they gave up 50 points, surrendering 548 total yards, including 315 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 261 passing yards per game against Utah State, completing 69.2% of their passes. The defense has also allowed 235 rushing yards per game this season.</p>