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<p>Planning on watching today's Falcons and Aztecs game? Catch the action at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, as the Aztecs hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on FS1. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 131.5 points, and San Diego State is favored by -21.5 to win at home against Air Force.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Even though we have San Diego State winning straight-up, we like Air Force at +21.5.</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>Can the Air Force Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Falcons dropped to 3-11 on the season after a 70-65 home loss to Wyoming on Saturday. Air Force entered the game as +3 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 135 exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.</p> 

<p>Air Force led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 37 to the Cowboys.</p><p>Air Force put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 56.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 65.2%. They connected on 44.4% of their three-pointers, hitting 8 of 18 attempts, and shot 64.3% on two-point shots, going 18 for 28.</p> <p>The Falcons struggled at the free-throw line, making just 5 of 13 attempts for 38.5%. Wesley Celichowski led the way with 19 points, shooting 8 for 10 overall and 2 for 3 from deep. Dontaie Allen was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Even with Air Force's defense giving up 70 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 56% from the field, including 64% on two-point attempts. The Falcons also gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% success rate.</p> <p>Air Force sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made just 5, shooting 38%. The Falcons limited second-chance points, allowing only 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Aztecs Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 8-3 on the season with a 76-68 win over Boise State on Saturday. The Aztecs were +4 point underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 144, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 33-32 at halftime and put up 43 points in the 2nd half while holding Boise State to 36 points after the break.</p><p>San Diego State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They connected on 41.2% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 17 from deep, while shooting 45.5% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 24 attempts, good for 62.5%.</p> <p>Miles Byrd led the way with 22 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from beyond the arc (3/6). Chris Lockett Jr. added 16 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range. The Aztecs grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists in the win.</p><p>San Diego State's defense held their opponent to 68 points, with a strong effort from beyond the arc, allowing just 7 threes on 30 attempts (23%).</p> <p>Despite giving up 21 points from the free-throw line, the Aztecs limited their opponent to 37% shooting overall, including 13/23 (56%) from two-point range.</p>

Air Force Falcons vs San Diego State Aztecs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>The forecast from Minneapolis on Tuesday calls for temperatures in the low 80s and partly cloudy skies. The Twins and Royals are set to face off at 7:40 PM ET at Target Field in Minneapolis. The money line odds have the Royals at -110 compared to the Twins at -109, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>The Twins are 66-52 this season, while the Royals are 65-54, and both teams are chasing the Indians in the AL Central. Kansas City is starting Seth Lugo, while the Twins have Zebby Matthews on the mound. BSN is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -109</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:40 ET on Tuesday, August 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Twins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Minnesota in the last game of this series, as the Twins took down the Royals by a score of 8-3. The Twins offense only had two more hits than the Royals and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -163 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kansas City got on the board first with one run in the first inning, but the Twins responded with six runs in the 2nd and added two more in the 7th. As for the Royals, they scored their final two runs in the 6th. </p>

<p>Pablo Lopez started for the Twins and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with five strikeouts and didn't issue a walk. Brady Singer had a rough outing for the Royals, taking the loss after going five innings and giving up six earned runs.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Royals are 3rd in the AL Central, five games behind the Guardians for the division lead. Overall, they are 65-54, and they have gone 25-12 against other teams in the AL Central. The Royals are looking to bounce back in game two vs. the Twins after dropping the series opener.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have gone 38-25 this year, and they are just under .500 at 27-29 on the road. So far, they have been good as the favorite, putting up a record of 38-23, and they are 27-31 as the underdog this year. Kansas City has won two straight series on the road, and their overall series record is 17-18-2 this year.</p><p>The Royals have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 66-53 overall. They have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 35-23, compared to 31-30 as the favorite. They have also been a better bet on the run line at home, going 36-27, compared to 30-26 on the road. Their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are on the road against the Minnesota Twins today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Royals have an over/under record of 54-62 on the season, and their games have averaged a combined 8.8 runs per game. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over 13 times and under 21 times. Their last six games have all gone over the total.</p><p>Seth Lugo will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Red Sox, as he is coming off a start in which he gave up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up six hits and issued four walks. Looking back further, Lugo has a record of 13-6 and an ERA of 2.72. Out of his 24 starts, he has turned in 17 quality starts and has a WHIP of 1.05. Lugo has done most of his work on the road, coming in with a record of 8-2 and an ERA of 2.63 compared to 5-4 with a 3.20 ERA at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Royals are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is good for 9th in the league. At home, they have been even better, averaging 5.3 runs per game. As a team, the Royals are batting .254, which is 7th in the league, and they also do a great job of putting the ball in play, as they have the 2nd fewest strikeouts in the league. Bobby Witt Jr. has been the team's top hitter so far, batting .347 with 23 homers and 88 RBIs.</p>

<p>Witt Jr. has been even better of late, going 14/42 in his last 10 games with four homers and 12 RBIs. Salvador Perez is also swinging a hot bat, as he is currently on a six-game hitting streak and is batting .280 for the season.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 66-52, the Twins are 3.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. Minnesota is 27-16 against other teams in the AL Central. The Twins are currently leading their series vs. the Royals and are 21-13-3 in series record this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins have gone 35-23 this year, and they have been above .500 on the road, going 31-29. As the favorite, the Twins are 53-31 and 13-21 as the underdog. Minnesota's overall record includes going 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Minnesota has a run line record of 58-60 on the season, with an average run margin of +0.5 runs per game. They have been a better bet on the road, going 32-28 against the run line, compared to 26-32 at home. The Twins have been a slight favorite in terms of the run line, going 40-44 when favored and 18-16 when the underdog.</p><p>Minnesota has been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 9.2. Their over/under record is 61-53, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5, their record is 18-17. This season, 12 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5, accounting for 10.2% of their games.</p><p>For today's game against the Royals, the Twins will rely on Zebby Matthews to set the tone. It's his debut for the season and he's looking to put together a strong start in his debut.</p><p>Minnesota's offense has been one of the league's best so far this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, the Twins are 9th in home runs and have the league's 6th best slugging percentage. Currently, they have four players with at least 15 homers, led by Ryan Jeffers, who has 17 long balls but is batting just .228 for the season.</p>

<p>Jeffers has been swinging a hot bat of late, going deep three times in his last nine games, while driving in nine runs. Willi Castro and Byron Buxton are also near the top of the Twins' home run and RBI charts, with Buxton batting .275 and Castro at .259. Castro is also on a five-game hitting streak.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 8/13/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rockets versus the RedHawks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. Toledo is favored by -1.5 in this Mid-American conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>TOLEDO ROCKETS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Millett Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the RedHawks.</li><li>Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Toledo?</h3><p>As the Toledo Rockets get set to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks, they come in as slight favorites on the road. For the season, Toledo is 7-6 on the road, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rockets have gone 18-11 this season, and they are 12-4 in Mid-American Conference play. They have gone 14-5 when favored, and their average scoring margin on the road is +0.9.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Toledo has gone 7-12 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Rockets are 4-6 ATS. On the road, Toledo has gone just 6-7 ATS this year and their last 3 road ATS record is 1-2.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Toledo games sits at 15-14. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 157 points, which is 2.1 points higher than the average over/under line of 154.9. This year, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 149.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 151 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Toledo's offense looked good, scoring 85 points against Buffalo. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.1% and made 27/30 free throws. Ra'Heim Moss is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.9. Meanwhile, Dante Maddox Jr. also brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Rockets' defense is positioned 288th in the country, permitting 77.1 points per game. Against Buffalo in their most recent game, the Toledo defense gave up a total of 79 points while allowing Buffalo to hit 49% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Miami (OH) Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Today, the Miami (OH) RedHawks will be at home as they look to extend their three-game win streak. So far this season, the RedHawks have gone 7-4 at home, and they are averaging a scoring margin of +7.5 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Miami (OH) has gone 7-9 this season. Their record in the Mid-American Conference is 9-7, and they are coming off a 52-37 win over Eastern Michigan.</p><p>As the underdog, Miami (OH) has a solid 10-6 record vs. the spread this season. Their ATS mark at home is 7-4, and they have gone 5-3 ATS in their last 10 home games. Overall, the RedHawks are 16-11 vs. the spread in 2020-21.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Miami (OH) games this season (143.4). So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 119 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 1-9.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 71.5 points per game, Miami (OH) struggled in their previous game. Against Eastern Michigan, the RedHawks scored 52 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.8%. Leading the team in scoring was Anderson Mirambeaux with 11 points. Darweshi Hunter also added 10 points for the RedHawks.</p><p>At present, the RedHawks' defense is nationally ranked 89th, allowing 68.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Miami (OH)'s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.1% this season.</p>

Toledo Rockets vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/24

<p>The Denver Nuggets (-955) are favored by 13 points over the Portland Trail Blazers (+618) in this Western Northwest division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 220 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and is scheduled to start at 8:30 ET. You can catch the action on NBA TV.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +13</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 8:30 ET on Sunday, February 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-108 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Defense Show Up in Denver?</h3><p>In their last game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 120-108. Going into the game, Portland was a 13.5-point underdog.</p>

<p>On the season, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 24-25 and have covered the spread in three straight games. On the road, they are 13-14 ATS, compared to 11-11 ATS at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, Portland has a record of 14-31 and is 23-22 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are 13-point underdogs on the spread.</p>

<p>This season, Portland has an O/U record of 21-27-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 225.2 points, and the average O/U line is 227.1.</p>

<p>Against Western Conference teams, the Trail Blazers are 6-27 and are currently in 14th place in the West. Overall, they are 15-34.</p><p>This season, the Blazers are 29th in the league in scoring at 108.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 106 points per game.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Portland is 18th in the league at 98.4 possessions per game. They are also 30th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Blazers are 23rd in the league at 35%. They are averaging 12 made threes per game, which is 18th in the NBA.</p><p>On defense, the Trail Blazers are ranked 17th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 55.1% of their games. The Portland defense has allowed opponents to shoot 33.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Portland.</p><h3>Can Denver Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Nuggets are favored by 13 points today and have gone 3-0 straight-up as the favorite. In those games, they have an average scoring margin of +5 points per game. Overall, they are 32-12 as the favorite.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Trail Blazers, the Nuggets won 120-108 as 13.5-point favorites. This improved their ATS record to 21-27 for the season. However, they did not cover the spread in that game.</p>

<p>Denver's O/U record for the season is 18-31-1, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 220, and 40 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>Looking at their Western Conference record, the Nuggets are 18-11 and are currently 4th in the West. Against the West, they are 16-5 compared to 3-5 against the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>At home, the Nuggets have won six straight games and have an average scoring margin of +9.7 points per game. Their home record for the season is 20-4.</p><p>At home, the Nuggets are 10th in the NBA in scoring at 119.8 points per game. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 114.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Denver is 6th in the NBA at 49%. However, they are just 28th in three-point attempts and 26th in made threes.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Nuggets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 48% of their games. In terms of pace, Denver is the slowest team in the league at 95.9 possessions per game. In terms of free throw shooting, the Nuggets are 29th in free throws made per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to two-point shooting, Denver is 8th in the NBA at 56%. Overall, they are 4th in assists at 28.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Nuggets are 11th in the league.</p><p>On average, the Denver defense is giving up 110.7 points per game (4th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Inside the arc, the Nuggets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.9% and 36.0% from three-point territory.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Oilers and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Maple Leafs. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Maple Leafs.</li><li>We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (+112)</li><li>The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Be The Talk of Scotiabank Arena?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win against the Flames, the Oilers improved to 9-7-1 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 10:10 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal with just three seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Edmonton's offense took 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd. Mattias Janmark scored an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left, and Jeff Skinner found the net for the 3rd time this season.</p> <p>The Oilers opened the scoring with two goals in the first period, before going scoreless in the second. They added two more in the third, including a power-play goal from Hyman. Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season.</p><p>On defense, the Oilers will aim to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner recorded 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also contributed 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks.</p><h3>Are Toronto Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs now sit at 10-6-2. Toronto, as the puck line underdog, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but both teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>All the scoring took place after the Wild found the net at 9:41 in the first period. The Leafs tied it up with 19:08 left in the first, but the Wild scored again in overtime to seal the win.</p><p>Toronto managed 28 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season, with Auston Matthews adding his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner picking up his 12th. The Leafs had 10 giveaways.</p> <p>Nylander's goal came on a power play at 19:08 in the first period, tying the game 1-1. Toronto was held scoreless in the second and third periods, as well as in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal to the Wild at 9:41 in the first period and then the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto's defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>The Bengals are favored at -331 on the money line as they host the Browns at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Browns are +262 on the money line, and the point spread has the Bengals favored by -7 points. The over/under line is set at 48 points for this AFC North matchup, which is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Browns +7</p><p>This game will be played at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND BROWNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Browns winning this one by a score of 32 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Browns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 48 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Browns Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 3-11 record, the Browns sit 4th in the AFC North and 25th in our power rankings. They’ve lost three straight, including a 21-7 defeat to the Chiefs in week 15. Cleveland was a 4-point underdog in that game but couldn’t cover the spread, and they are now 4-10 ATS this season.</p> <p>Our projections give the Browns a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Their O/U record is 6-8, with the under hitting in two consecutive games.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17.1 points per game (27th in the NFL) and 309.6 yards per game (22nd). Despite leading the league in passing attempts, they are 17th in passing yards per game, with 217.5. On the ground, Cleveland ranks 25th in rushing attempts and 27th in rushing yards, averaging 92.1 per game. They have struggled on third down, converting just 28.6% of their attempts, which ranks 30th in the league, but they lead the NFL in red zone conversion percentage at 64.3%.</p> <p>Jameis Winston threw for 146 yards and 3 interceptions in week 15 against the Chiefs, after passing for 212 yards in week 14 and 497 yards in week 13. Jerry Jeudy had 11 catches for 108 yards in week 15, while Jerome Ford led the team with 84 rushing yards on 7 carries. Cleveland was shut out in the first half against Kansas City, scoring their only points with a 7-point third quarter.</p><p>In their 21-7 loss to the Chiefs, the Browns' defense allowed two passing touchdowns and held Kansas City to 179 yards passing. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 132 yards on 35 attempts. Cleveland's defense didn't record any sacks in the game and allowed the Chiefs to convert on 38.9% of their third down attempts.<p></p>The Browns' defense limited the Chiefs to 4.5 yards per pass attempt and 311 total yards. Despite this, they couldn't generate enough pressure, as they failed to record any sacks and allowed the Chiefs to control the game on the ground.</p><h3>Are The Bengals Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With two straight wins, the Bengals now sit at 6-8, putting them 3rd in the AFC North. After a week 13 loss to the Steelers, Cincinnati bounced back with road wins over the Cowboys (27-20) and Titans (37-27). They were favored in both games, covering the spread each time, including a 10-point win over Tennessee as 6-point favorites.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Bengals have a +0.9 scoring margin and are 8-6 against the spread. Their O/U record is 10-4, with their games averaging 56.1 points. Cincinnati is 17th in our power rankings and has a 6% chance of making the playoffs.</p><p>Joe Burrow has been on a roll, throwing for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 15 against the Titans, following a 369-yard, 3-touchdown performance in week 14 and 309 yards with 3 touchdowns in week 13. In his last game, he completed 26 of 37 passes but had 2 interceptions. Ja’Marr Chase had 9 catches for 94 yards in week 15, after a 177-yard, 2-touchdown game in week 14. Chase Brown rushed for 97 yards on 25 carries in week 15.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Bengals rank 5th in the NFL in points per game (28.5) and lead the league in passing yards per game with 271.4. They are 4th in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 47.5%, but rank 24th in red zone conversion percentage. Cincinnati is 6th in our offensive power rankings.</p><p>In the Bengals' 37-27 win over the Titans, their defense came up with four interceptions despite allowing 291 passing yards. Tennessee completed 76.3% of their passes and converted 62.5% of their third down attempts. Cincinnati's run defense was solid, allowing just 83 yards on 26 attempts (3.2 yards per attempt). They also forced one sack and had four tackles for loss.<p></p>The Bengals' secondary gave up two passing touchdowns in the game. Even though they allowed some big plays through the air, the four interceptions were crucial in helping secure the win.</p>

Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Retrievers and Hawkeyes game? Catch the action at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA, as the Hawkeyes hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this game is set at 178.5 points, and the Hawkeyes are the home favorites against the Retrievers in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>UMBC RETRIEVERS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers +27</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa winning straight-up, we like UMBC at +27.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 178.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can UMBC Pull Off A Win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena?</h3><p>After a loss to Saint Peter's (66-60), the Retrievers come into today's game with a 5-8 record. All of their games this season have been played on the road. At the moment, UMBC has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 6-5. However, in their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, UMBC has an over/under record of 8-3-0, with their games averaging 161.6 points per game on average. The Retrievers have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 153 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, UMBC offense put up 60 points against Saint Peter's. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.9% and made 5 threes. The team's scoring leader is Dion Brown, who holds an average of 16.5 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Khydarius Smith is averaging 13.1 points per game this season.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, UMBC is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 82.9 points per game (279th). In today's game vs. Iowa, the UMBC defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, UMBC made 20 free-throws vs. the Retrievers.</p><h3>Will Iowa Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Iowa enters their game against UMBC with a 6-5 overall record. In road games, Iowa is winless at 0-3, but they have been strong at home, going 5-1. Iowa's ATS record is currently 3-6, putting them below .500. In their last five games, the team has a 1-4 ATS record.</p><p>Iowa's games have, on average, featured 163.9 points per game leading to an over/under record of 6-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 160.9 points so far. When looking at the Hawkeyes' last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 154 points per game.</p><p>Iowa offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 65 points against Iowa State. In that game, they made 8/26 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 38.6%. One area that the Iowa offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 47th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.</p><p>Iowa's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 74.7 points per game. Iowa's three-point defense is currently 124th in the country at 7.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.9% of their shots vs. Iowa.</p>

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