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Planning on watching today's Senators and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Kraken being the favored team playing at home against the Senators.<h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.<h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Senators winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (+109)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Senators Ready for a Win at Seattle?</h3>Currently, the Senators hold an overall record of 14-19-0 for the season. On the road, Ottawa has a 4-9-0 record, while they are 10-10-0 at their home venue. In the Eastern Atlantic division, they are currently 8th, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 16th.When it came to the puck line, Ottawa have posted a 15-18 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 6-7, while they are 9-11 at home. On average, Ottawa's games have finished with 7 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.6. In total, the Senators come in with an over/under record of 18-12-3.When looking at their past three road matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.Offensively, the Senators come into the game at 3.4 goals per contest placing 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 26th position in the league. This season, the Senators have a 8-12 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 6-7 record.Ottawa will be looking for a good game from Brady Tkachuk who leads the team in scoring with 16 goals, ranking 26th in the NHL. Tkachuk also comes into the game with 11 assists.In terms of defense, the Kraken head into the game ranked 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.4 shots per game against Seattle. So far, they are 11th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.Heading into this matchup vs. Seattle, goalie Joonas Korpisalo has started 20 games in this season. His current record is 7-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.8431372549019608%.<h3>Can Seattle Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3>Coming into today's action, the Kraken have rattled off five straight wins which has them sitting with an overall record of 15-14-9. At home, they are 8-8-3 and 7-6-6 on the road. This record has them sitting 5th in the Western Pacific division and 10th in the Western conference.In terms of the puck line, Seattle posted a 21-17 record. On the road they are 12-7 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 9-10. On average, Seattle's games have finished with 5.7 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Kraken come in with an over/under record of 16-19-3.Seattle has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.The Kraken come into the game scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, putting them 28th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 17th in the league. This season, the Kraken have a 7-6 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 7-8 record.Seattle's leading scorer is Jared McCann. So far, he has 14 goals which is 54th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, McCann has 8 assists this season.Defensively, the Kraken come into the season ranked 16th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 29.4 shots per game against Seattle. For the season, they are ranked 11th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.Goalie Joey Daccord gets the start and has made 20 starts this season. His record at this point is 9-5, and his save percentage is 0.8529411764705882%.

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Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Blue Raiders face off at 12:00 ET on ESPNU. The Blue Raiders are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Ohio is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Middle Tennessee. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.<h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +1.5This game will be played at The HTC Center at 12:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.<h3>WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Blue Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Middle Tennessee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</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 Bobcats Ready for a Win at Conway?</h3>Ohio's season hit a bump with a 94-70 loss to Memphis on Friday. The Bobcats were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 161. Ohio trailed 43-38 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 51. The Bobcats will need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense moving forward.Ohio's offense managed 70 points in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 38.7% from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 10 of 11 for 90.9%. PJ Haggerty led the way with 23 points, shooting 7 of 10 overall and 4 of 5 from three. Tyrese Hunter added 21 points and 6 assists, also hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.Ohio's defense struggled in this one, giving up 94 points on 56% shooting. They allowed 19 two-pointers on 39 attempts, a 48% success rate for the opposing team. From beyond the arc, Ohio's defense was even worse, as they gave up 13 threes on 18 attempts, a 72% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they hit 17 free throws (77%).<h3>Can Middle Tennessee Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

Middle Tennessee fell to Murray State 88-67 on Saturday, November 16th. The Blue Raiders were -3 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 145. 

Middle Tennessee trailed 44-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 44.Middle Tennessee struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 23 threes for 17.4%, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 39.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They managed 67 points, with 9 assists and 12 offensive rebounds, while shooting 68.4% from the free-throw line. KyeRon Lindsay was a standout, scoring 27 points on 12 of 16 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists. AJ Ferguson was perfect from three, hitting all 4 attempts, while Kamari Lands contributed 19 points despite shooting just 1 of 6 from deep.Middle Tennessee's defense gave up 88 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% success rate. From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 17%, hitting 4 of their 23 three-point attempts. Middle Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 68%.

Ohio Bobcats vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Teaser bets are a type of bet that is most popularly used for sporting events in football and basketball. These sports leagues include the National Football League, National Basketball Association, and the NCAA divisions of both sports. These bets can add a lot of fun during the NCAA basketball tournament or during games whose lines are really close and hard to call.

These bets are made on the point spreads and the over/under (point totals) in the games. Points are added to the point spreads and totals (over/under) so that they are adjusted, or teased, in order to increase the bettor's chances. These bets are a type of bet that gamblers utilize in order to increase their <a href="http://bangthebook.com/value-in-sports-betting-what-is-it-and-how-to-find-it/">chances of winning</a>.

These are not the type of bets that bettors are going to make huge profits on, but it will increase the chances of winning. Gamblers will also use these types of bets when they are less worried about the amount of money that they win and are more worried about winning in general. If a bettor is confident in their choice for a game, teaser bets are not going to be the best idea. They are best used in games that have close lines and are difficult to call.

They are much like a parlay bet. Parlay bets are bets that combine two or more bets into one singular bet. Teaser bets are offered by most sportsbook and they are advertised by them as “exotic” bets. Let’s discuss an example of a teaser bet in order to understand how they work.

For purposes of discussion, we will use a National Basketball Association game as an example. Before a bettor can take advantage of a teaser bet, they have to find a line that you like. For example, if they find a line that has the Philadelphia 76ers +7.5 over the Boston Celtics and the over/under is 198. They like Philadelphia to cover the spread, which means they will win the game or lose by 8 points or more. They also choose the under and bet that the points total will be less than 198 points.

The teaser bet from the sportsbook on this game offers you 5 points in which to adjust the spread and the over/under. These additional points are added to both the spread and the over/under, thus making the points spread 12.5 and the over/under 203. This gives the bettor a little more wiggle room in the outcome of the game. This increases a bettor’s chances because now Philadelphia has to win the game out right or lose by 13 points or more. And when it comes to the under that was chosen by the bettor, the points will have to be less than 203.

When it comes to the NFL, the best teasers cover the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/understanding-the-key-numbers-in-nfl-sports-betting/">key numbers</a>. Those key numbers are 3, 4, 6, and 7. The optimal 6-point teaser would be to take a 2.5-point underdog and make them an 8.5-point underdog or to take a 7.5 or 8.5-point favorite and take them down to 1.5 or 2.5.  Crossing key numbers in totals like 44, 45, 51, 52, 54, or 55 are also important for those that are teasing totals. You want to make sure that you are getting important numbers and not just teasing for teasing sake because a two-team teaser has the standard -110 vigorish, even though you need both games to come through.

Betting is never an exact science, and there is always going to be a certain amount of risk involved. These teaser bets can give the bettor increased chances in those close games that can go either way, or they are having difficulty choosing. If a person is confident in the outcome of a particular game, this is not a type of bet that needs to be taken advantage of.

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We don’t have any title fights on the UFC on ESPN 15 card, but we do have 10 fights coming up on ESPN+ and ESPN on Saturday August 22. The main event will feature Pedro Munhoz and Frankie Edgar in a battle of UFC veterans. Speaking of UFC veterans, Ovince Saint Preux also makes an appearance to fight Alonzo Menifield and Mariya Agapova makes her highly anticipated next fight against Shana Dobson.

We’re a little late getting this fight card preview posted, so we’ll dive right in with odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a> and look at all 10 matches, with some extra detail on the main card scraps.

Action begins at the UFC APEX facility with a couple of newbies. It will be Guam’s Trevin Jones in the +350 underdog role against Russia’s Timur Valiev. Valiev is the -450 favorite in a fight juiced at over 2.5 (-185), so it looks as though the judges will be required in the first bout of the night. Valiev, a veteran of six WSOF fights and a three-fight stint in PFL, is 16-2 in his career with six straight wins. Jones, a longtime PXC fixture, is 12-6 in his career and only has six finishes. Valiev is a justifiably large favorite here and he should take the decision triumph. The over is heavily juiced, but the two fighters have each only been finished once.

Carlton Minus is the appropriately-named minus price here as the favorite at -118 for his match against Matthew Semelsberger. Minus has spent ample time in the Alaska Fighting Championship and Semelsberger has bounced around since getting his start in Shogun Fights. He’s 6-2 with four KO wins and a sub win. Minus has six knockouts and a sub win of his own. Minus’s only career loss came to former UFC fighter Rick Story in PFL. Neither guy has an extensive resume, but the line move on Minus is pretty telling, as he started as an underdog in the fight.

36-year-old Ike Villanueva will suit up for the first of three light heavyweight matches on the card. Villanueva is the even money underdog against Jordan Wright. Wright is 10-0 in his career with a No Contest back in June 2018 on the Dana White Contender Series. As we know, Hernandez has gone on to some pretty big UFC fights. Wright, meanwhile, went back to LFA and beat Gabriel Checco back in January. Villanueva had a four-fight winning streak snapped with a loss to Chase Sherman back on March. We’ll take the slight favorite to make it two consecutive defeats for Villanueva.

A toss-up bout between Austin Hubbard and Joe Solecki in the lightweight division looks like a good one. Hubbard’s win over Max Rohskopf back on June 20 was one of the most impressive performances of the night as he won by TKO with a doctor’s stoppage. It was a strong bounce back performance after losing to Mark O. Madsen at UFC 248. Hubbard, though, has gone just 2-2 in his UFC fights. Solecki, a Dana White Contender Series find, beat Matt Wiman back in December, but hasn’t fought since, so he’ll have a little cage rust against Hubbard, who is coming off of a top-notch performance. Hubbard at -110 seems more attractive than Solecki here.

The first of two women’s fights is the last fight on ESPN+. Amanda Lemos will make her third UFC appearance, this time as a +108 underdog to Mizuki Inoue. For the most part, Inoue has only lost to really good fighters. She has five career losses. Virna Jandiroba, Alexa Grasso, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz have three of them. She was disqualified against Emi Tomimatsu and her first loss came to Ayaka Hamasaki, who has held the title multiple times in her career but hasn’t gotten a UFC shot. Lemos is 7-1 and 1-1 in the UFC, but she doesn’t have the resume of opponents or the career success of Inoue. This -128 price on Inoue looks a little bit light.
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Dwight Grant (+190) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (-225); Total: 2.5 (-180/150)

Dwight Grant has quite a bit of cage rust to shake off heading into his fight against Daniel Rodriguez. This will be Grant’s first fight in 16 months since he beat Alan Jouban at UFC 236 by a split decision. Grant is 10-2 in his career with zero stoppage losses. One of his losses was his official UFC debut against Zak Ottow by controversial split decision.

He draws a bad matchup in the 33-year-old Rodriguez because the favorite is a very aggressive fighter. He keeps pressing forward. With the smaller UFC APEX Octagon, there is nowhere to hide. This is only the third UFC fight for Rodriguez, but his third of 2020 and he’s 2-0 with a sub win and a unanimous decision over Gabe Green in which he won 30-27 across the card. He was easily the more successful striker. He should be in this fight as well, even though he got the call to fill in very late.

Pick: Daniel Rodriguez

Shana Dobson (+950) vs. Mariya Agapova (-1550); Total: 1.5 (130/-160)

Valentina Shevchenko will be watching closely on Saturday when Mariya Agapova returns to the Octagon for her second fight in as many months. There isn’t much to say about this fight other than Agapova is going to win and await her next opponent in the women’s flyweight division. She’ll have to work her way up the rankings, but with the start to her UFC career with a dominant win over Hannah Cifers, she sure seems to be on track to face Shevchenko in late 2021.

Credit to Shana Dobson for taking this fight, but with three straight losses to Lauren Mueller, Sabino Mazo, and Priscila Cachoeira, the outcome here seems all but certain.

Pick: Mariya Agapova

Marcin Prachnio (+190) vs. Mike Rodriguez (-225); Total: 1.5 (110/-140)

At least this fight should be a lot more competitive than the women’s one. Marcin Prachnio has his back against the wall. He hasn’t fought since September 15, 2018 and sits at 0-2 in the UFC. He was 13-2 before he got to the top of the mountain by getting a UFC contract. It turns out that a jump from One Championship to UFC is a difficult thing. He’s lost to Sam Alvey and Magomed Ankalaev by first-round knockout.

We’ll see if he can get into the second round against Mike Rodriguez. The 6-foot-4 Rodriguez has had some challenges in UFC. He’s 1-2 with a no contest, but it was actually a loss to John Allan, who then tested positive for a banned substance. Rodriguez has his back against the wall as well with what amounts to a 1-3 record. These are two guys that aren’t really worthy of your hard-earned money because you have a long layoff with the disappointing Prachnio and then Rodriguez.

The over 1.5 looks best here. Rodriguez has gone at least three minutes into the second round in three of his four UFC fights. Prachnio is stepping down in class enough here to get deeper into the fight.

Pick: Over 1.5

Ovince Saint Preux (+103) vs. Alonzo Menifield (-123); Total: 1.5 (-120/-110)

Ovince Saint Preux has lost three of his last four fights. His only 2020 showing was a split decision loss in kind of a bland fight against Ben Rothwell. Neither fighter landed a ton of strikes, but Rothwell controlled the fight and won by enough on the stat sheet to get the win. OSP is fighting for the 39th time and it does feel like the 37-year-old is running out of tread on the tires to a degree.

Alonzo Menifield is looking to bounce back from a loss to Devin Clark. It was his first non-finish in his career and his gas tank was not up to par in that fight. He had won all but two of his fights in the first round by stoppage. That is really the key to this fight. If Menifield can finish it early, as he has so many other opponents, he’ll be in great shape. If not, OSP’s cardio could be enough to get the win in the third round or by decision.

Menifield has the higher upside, but a live bet on OSP late might not be a bad idea if the fight isn’t over before then.

Pick: Alonzo Menifield

Frankie Edgar (+225) vs. Pedro Munhoz (-265); Total: 3.5 (-105/-125)

Either this is a bad matchup for Frankie Edgar or the betting markets believe that his best days are behind him. Or maybe it’s just a little of both. The 32-fight veteran is now 38 years old and he’ll come into the cage with losses in three of his last four fights. Chan Sung Jung beat him with a first-round knockout in December and that was the second one of those for Edgar in his last three losses.

Pedro Munhoz is shaking off a lot of rust. He hasn’t fought since getting beaten up by Aljamain Sterling at UFC 238. Munhoz had COVID-19 earlier this year and this fight wound up getting pushed back. Munhoz has never been stopped in his career, so Edgar will either have to get through the championship rounds or do something that nobody has done to this point. That seems like a tall ask with Edgar right now.

You could cut down the juice on Munhoz and take him by stoppage. You could also take Edgar by decision if you like the upset because 12 of his 22 career wins are by decision, but Munhoz should be the victor here.

Pick: Pedro Munhoz

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