<p>The Boston Red Sox are having a really special season. It may not seem like much, but the BoSox just beat Oakland in a series at the Coliseum for the first time since 2016. They’ll stay out on the West Coast now to fire up a series with the Los Angeles Angels beginning on Monday night.</p>



<p>They may be catching a break or may not be, as Jose Suarez takes his first turn through the rotation in place of Dylan Bundy for the Angels. The Red Sox will counter with Martin Perez as two teams clad in red take the field of battle in the series opener. The Angels are the slightest of favorites at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 10.</p>



<h2 id="h-boston-red-sox"><strong><u>Boston Red Sox</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Red Sox maintain a pretty tight stranglehold on the AL East Division as this series gets going. The lead is five in the win column and four in the loss column as the surprising Sox have kept it going for most of the year. They’ve hit well and pitched much better than anybody anticipated to lead what is arguably the strongest overall division in baseball.</p>



<p>Boston flew out west with a top-five offense in hand, as contributions up and down the lineup have given the Red Sox a balanced, productive unit that has been able to give a much improved pitching staff a lot of run support.</p>



<p>Martin Perez is one of those guys that has improved considerably. The veteran left-hander heads into this start with a 4.04 ERA and a 4.37 FIP. The Red Sox have really emphasized not allowing home runs this season. They’ll walk guys. They’ll give up some hits. But, the game plan is to avoid home runs at all costs. To this point, it has been a sound strategy.</p>



<p>Perez has an 11.8% HR/FB%, which is his lowest since 2016. It’s a number that has been on the rise, though, as Perez has a 7.27 ERA over his last five starts, including five homers against and a 25% HR/FB% in that span.</p>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-angels"><strong><u>Los Angeles Angels</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Angels don’t really hit a ton of home runs, but have had a really productive offense themselves this season. Even with Mike Trout on the injured list and Anthony Rendon in the midst of one of his worst offensive seasons, the Angels have found plenty of ways to score runs and have a top-10 offense.</p>



<p>The emergence of Jared Walsh and the Ruthian season from Shohei Ohtani, who cranked his 31st home run yesterday, have really carried this Angels offense throughout the year. Even with scoring nearly five runs per game, actually 4.95 to be exact, the Angels still have a -28 run differential and are lucky to be a team with a winning record.</p>



<p>Guys like Dylan Bundy are why the Angels pitching staff has struggled so much. Bundy lost his lunch and his rotation spot last time out, as he threw up behind the mound and got pulled in favor of Jose Suarez. Suarez came in and gavethe Angels 5.1 innings of relief work with just one run allowed. With Bundy dealing with velocity and command decreases, the Angels felt it would be better to roll with Suarez and let Bundy figure it out from the bullpen.</p>



<p>Suarez has a 1.98 ERA in 27.1 innings as a reliever this season. He has not made a start yet. The left-hander has 110.2 innings to his name at the MLB level with an ERA of 6.51 and a FIP of 6.14. We’ll see if this year’s improvements are legitimate or not for the 23-year-old southpaw.</p>



<h2 id="h-red-sox-vs-angels-free-pick"><strong><u>Red Sox vs. Angels Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Red Sox should be favored in this spot. While Martin Perez has not pitched well recently, his baseline sure seems to be higher than Suarez, who has been great in a relief role, but now has to throw with a deeper arsenal and stretch out his pitches a bit more. The total of 10 does seem fair here and if this is going to be a high-scoring game as projected, I would think that favors Boston.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Boston Red Sox</strong></p>

Red Sox vs. Angels Free Pick & Prediction 07/05/21

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<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

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<p>At 6:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-217) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Kings (-6) are favored at home over the Lakers, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-12. They have won two straight games coming into tonight's matchup. Sacramento is 12th in the West with a record of 13-15 and have lost their last two games.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Lakers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 25-19 deficit into a 30-25 lead. After a 30-25 2nd quarter in favor of the Kings, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 3rd quarter 24-22 and closing out the game by outscoring Sacramento 27-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35%, while LeBron James contributed 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 38.1%.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 40.4% as a team, making 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Reaves and Davis each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Reaves also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>The Lakers' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 113-100 win over the Kings. Despite giving up 30 points in the 2nd quarter, they held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles limited the Kings to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Lakers also sent Sacramento to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Does Sacramento Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-15 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points was well below the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>After the Lakers went on an 11-0 run early, the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring L.A. 30-25. However, Sacramento couldn't close the gap, as they were down 86-80 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 27-20 in the final period.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 3 made threes at 30% efficiency.</p> <p>Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from deep, with a 45.1% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, leading to a 113-100 loss to the Lakers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, with Los Angeles converting 25 free throws. Sacramento finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>The Wild and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Wild in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>The Jets enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-9-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 15 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 23-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st on a power play. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Logan Stanley found the net for the first time this year.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, helping the Jets to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Trojans face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Trojans are hosting the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and USC is favored by -9 against Montana State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana State Bobcats +9</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like Montana State at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Montana State Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Montana State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Montana State improved to 4-5 on the season with a 74-62 win over Kansas City on Saturday, December 7th. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 139.</p> <p>Montana State took control early, leading 34-23 at halftime. While they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half, they scored 40 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Montana State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 40.7% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-27 from deep, while hitting 57.7% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Davontae Hall led the way with 18 points in 22 minutes, hitting 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. Max Agbonkpolo added 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 3-of-7 from three, while Brandon Walker contributed 16 points, making his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Montana State's defense gave up 62 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field. The Bobcats struggled to contain two-point attempts, with opponents hitting 57% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Montana State's defense allowed 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 68%. Montana State allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does USC Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>USC improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-61 win over Washington on Saturday. The Trojans entered the game as +4 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread in convincing fashion. The total points for the game hit 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>USC dominated early, leading 51-25 at halftime. While they allowed 36 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to score 34 points of their own to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game.</p><p>USC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points while shooting 64% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72%, thanks in part to their 73.5% shooting on two-pointers and 43.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Trojans also hit 82.4% of their free throws, though they only managed 2 offensive rebounds. Desmond Claude led the way with 20 points and 4 assists, while Saint Thomas and Wesley Yates III each added 19 points, with Yates hitting 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>USC's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting rate.</p>

Montana State Bobcats vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</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 the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Flames. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Liberty is favored by -9.5 vs. UT Arlington.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>UT Arlington improved to 4-6 on the season with a dominant 80-54 home win over Evansville on Wednesday. The Mavericks, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UT Arlington took control early, leading 44-24 at halftime. They maintained their advantage in the 2nd half, outscoring Evansville 36-30.</p><p>UT Arlington put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field. They connected on 11 of 30 three-point attempts, good for 36.7%, and hit 27 of 36 free throws, shooting 75% from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.</p> <p>The Mavericks dominated the offensive glass with 22 rebounds, and Tayshawn Comer led the way with 20 points and 4 assists. Diante Smith added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and Lance Ware contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds.</p><p>Even with UT Arlington's defense holding their opponent to 54 points, the Mavericks couldn't come out on top. They limited the opposition to 38% shooting overall, including 41% from two-point range, where they hit 10 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UT Arlington allowed 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 27, shooting 75%. The Mavericks gave up 22 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Flames Chances at Home</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty improved to 8-1 on the season with an 83-74 home win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, December 14th. The Flames were -20 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 39-37 at halftime and outscored the Aggies 44-37 in the second half. The combined points of 157 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 34.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 9-for-15, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Owen Aquino led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Ryan Forrest added 21 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from deep. Liberty dished out 21 assists as a team, with Zach Cleveland contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Flames allowed their opponent to connect on 33 of 66 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Liberty's defense gave up 25 buckets on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 8 of 23 shots, shooting 34%. Liberty also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9 of their attempts.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Trojans game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Troy is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Georgia State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Georgia State’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 3-7 after a 100-59 road loss to Auburn on Tuesday. The Panthers entered the game as +39 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, going over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Georgia State trailed 43-31 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 57.</p><p>Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson was a bright spot, scoring 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting and grabbing 8 rebounds. Denver Jones hit 5 of 7 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Nick McMullen pulled down 16 rebounds.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Georgia State's defense allowed 26 of 36 shooting (72%). From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 25 attempts (36%). The opposing team also shot 21/26 from the free-throw line (80%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Troy?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 5-4 on the season after a 62-42 road loss to Houston on Tuesday. Despite being +28 point underdogs, Troy managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a rough first half, where they trailed 33-11, Troy bounced back in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 104 fell well below the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Troy's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 42 points on 24% shooting from the field. They hit only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, finishing at 11.1% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was a mere 26%.</p> <p>They did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds, but only recorded 4 assists as a team. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 16 of 22 attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Troy's defense allowed their opponents to shoot 43% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Trojans held the other team to 40% shooting, as they connected on 13 of their 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Troy's defense struggled, allowing 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 shots, hitting 64%. Troy gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Troy Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Spartans game? Catch the action at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS USC UPSTATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hodge Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will USC Upstate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Penguins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State improved to 6-5 on the season with an 80-70 road win over Wright State on Wednesday. The Penguins entered the game as +7 underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-35 at halftime, Youngstown State turned things around by outscoring Wright State 45-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 30 attempts, while shooting 54.5% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jack Doumbia led the Penguins with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Harper added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Alex Huibregtse and Jason Nelson each contributed 15 points, with Nelson also dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field on 26 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 16 of 31 shots, with a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Penguins allowed 10 made threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 8 for 15 from the free-throw line, hitting 53% of their foul shots. Youngstown State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are USC Upstate Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season struggles continued with an 85-70 loss to South Carolina State on Wednesday, dropping their record to 1-10. The Spartans were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, just over the 153.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, USC Upstate allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 36. Their defense continues to be a concern as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.4% (18/35). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans connected on 25 of 41 attempts, shooting 61%. Carmelo Adkins led the team with 21 points, while Mister Dean added 17. Drayton Jones contributed 14 points, and Davion Everett, Omar Croskey, Mitchell Taylor, and Wilson Dubinsky each chipped in 12 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 85 points despite holding the opponent to 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate limited the damage, as the opponent shot just 23%, making 3 of 13 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 41 times, where they converted 25 free throws (61%). USC Upstate also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Hoyas and Huskies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on FOX. The Huskies will host the game at XL Center in Hartford, CT. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and the Huskies are favored to win at home vs. the Hoyas.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +21</p><p>This game will be played at XL Center at 12:00 ET on Sunday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hoyas Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Georgetown enters this game with a record of 8-8, including a 1-4 mark in Big East play. On the road, the Hoyas are just 1-3, and they have lost two straight games away from home.</p>

<p>So far this season, Georgetown has been the underdog in eight of its games, and the team is just 1-7 in those contests. For the year, the Hoyas' average scoring margin on the road is -11.8 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Georgetown has gone 4-4 vs. the spread. On the road, the Hoyas are 2-2 ATS this year and they have an overall ATS record of 6-10. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Georgetown has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Georgetown's over/under record this season is 7-9 and today's line of 143.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (143.4). So far, the average scoring total in their games is 144.5, slightly higher than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 138 points.</p><p>The Georgetown offense is coming off a game where they scored 70 points against Seton Hall. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.8% and connected on 10 threes. One area that the Georgetown offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 129th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 42%.</p><p>At this time, the Hoyas' defense is positioned 179th in the country, permitting 72.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.3 threes per game vs. Connecticut. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.4%.</p><h3>Will the Huskies Win at Home?</h3><p>Connecticut will be looking to extend their winning streak to five games when they take on Georgetown. The Huskies have been nearly unbeatable at home this season, going 10-0 with an average scoring margin of +26.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Connecticut is 14-2 this season, and they have gone 4-1 in Big East action. They have been favored in 15 of their 16 games, and they are 14-1 in those contests.</p><p>Connecticut has an ATS record of 9-6-1 this season and are 6-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Huskies have gone 5-4-1 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Connecticut games this season (146.4). So far, 10 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's line. In their last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 154 points.</p><p>The Connecticut offense is coming off a game where they scored 80 points against Xavier. They posted a field goal percentage of 54.4% and connected on 11 threes. The team's scoring leader is Cam Spencer, who holds an average of 15.4 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Tristen Newton is averaging 15.2 points per game this season.</p><p>Connecticut's defense has been playing well, ranking 48th nationally, with 65.4 points allowed per game. In today's game vs. Georgetown, the Connecticut defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Connecticut made 22 free-throws vs. the Huskies.</p>

Georgetown Hoyas vs Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500 to 15-14-5. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring their first two goals. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s late tally.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fourth of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte chipped in with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each of the first two periods before Lizotte’s late goal sealed the 3-1 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed just one goal, which came at 5:32 into the 3rd period. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 21-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net three times. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but coming up empty. They had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score on the power play and didn’t record any shorthanded or empty-net goals. The team’s record now stands at 21-11-3 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Gators. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 170.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ospreys Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after a 95-81 road loss to UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Ospreys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 52 points in the same period, preventing them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>North Florida put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. They connected on 30% of their 40 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the free-throw line, they hit 77.3%, going 17-for-22.</p> <p>The Ospreys had 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, with Toyaz Solomon leading the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jordan Marsh added 19 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Ospreys couldn't contain their opponents inside, as they shot 63% on two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 69%. The Ospreys gave up 12 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-0 this season with a 90-84 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Gators, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Florida led 46-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.</p><p>The Gators put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.4%, going 19-for-27.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts. Will Richard was efficient, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Florida's defense giving up 84 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 28 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Gators struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 13 free throws, shooting 68%. The Gators also gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes in this one.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Canucks are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, April 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Flames winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flames on the moneyline (+169)</li><li>The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Calgary Be The Talk of Rogers Arena?</h3><p><p>With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Flames find themselves in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. They have gone 37-38-5 overall and 23-25 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, Calgary has gone 17-19-4 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone 4-6, and they have won two games in a row. As the underdog, Calgary has gone 19-22-3 this season and has lost three straight games when not favored.</p></p><p>Calgary enters this game with a puck line record of 36-44 this season, including going 1-2 against the puck line in their last three games. So far, the Flames have had 24 wins by multiple goals and have been the underdog in 44 of their games.</p>

<p>On the road, Calgary's puck line record is 19-21, and they have gone just 2-8 against the puck line in their last ten road games. Overall, the Flames have an average scoring margin of -0.2 goals per game.</p> <p>Games involving Calgary have an average of 6.4 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.1. In terms of their over/under performance, the Flames come in with a record of 46-32-2.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Flames come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 20th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 15th in the league. Coming into the game, the Flames have a 20-20 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 16-18.</p><p>Calgary's leading goal scorer is Yegor Sharangovich. So far this season, he has 31 goals, placing him 38th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 28 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks are currently 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.4 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 8th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jacob Markstrom comes into the game having made 47 starts this season. So far, his record is 23-22 and he has a save percentage of 0.826%.</p><h3>Can the Canucks Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p><p>With an overall record of 49-22-9, the Canucks sit in 2nd place in the Western Conference and 1st place in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 5-5, and they have won three of their last five games.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Canucks have gone 26-9-5, and they have been favored in 53 of their 80 games. Against Western Conference opponents, Vancouver has gone 28-20 for the year.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Canucks have a puck line record of 20-20, and their average scoring margin at home is +1.0 goals per game. So far, Vancouver has been favored in 53 games and has a puck line record of 21-32 as the favorite.</p>

<p>Overall, the Canucks have 30 wins by multiple goals, and their average scoring margin on the year is +.7 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, Vancouver's puck line record is just 2-8, and they have dropped five straight games against the puck line at home.</p> <p>On average, Vancouver's games have finished with 6.1 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Canucks come in with an over/under record of 40-36-4.</p><p>Across the Flames last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Canucks are scoring an 3.4 goals per game this season, ranking 8th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 26th in the league. This year, the Canucks have recorded a 27-9 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 21-12 record.</p><p>Vancouver's current leading scorer is Brock Boeser. This season, he has 40 goals, which puts him 17th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Boeser has 33 assists this season.</p><p>The Canucks defense is currently 28th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.4 shots per game against Vancouver. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 8th with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Thatcher Demko comes into the game having made 49 starts this season. So far, his record is 34-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.878%.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/16/24

UFC 263 was a really special event, as Israel Adesanya defended his title and Brandon Moreno became the first UFC champion from Mexico. Let’s see what the follow-up event brings us on June 19 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The main event is between The Korean Zombie and Dan Ige and will begin at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Chan Sung Jung and Ige will make for a great main event with a very competitive line and as the culmination of 12 fights on the Saturday card.

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<h3><strong><u>Casey O’Neill (+126) vs. Lara Procopio (-146); Total: 2.5 (-260/200)</u></strong></h3>
This past weekend’s card was light on women’s fights and we only have two on the board for Saturday. The women’s flyweight fight between Casey O’Neill and Lara Procopio gets this fight card started. Procopio is the short favorite here with a 1-1 record in the UFC. O’Neill won her debut fight on February 20 over Shana Dobson after a championship run in EMMA and a win in ADW. Procopio’s win came after more than 18 months on the sidelines back on February 6. We’ll see how she fares here, but this first fight looks like a toss-up, which inherently puts value on the underdog price.
<h3><strong><u>Rick Glenn (+115) vs. Joaquim Silva (-135); Total: 2.5 (-245/195)</u></strong></h3>
The long-awaited return of Rick Glenn is this weekend in an underdog role against Joaquim Silva. Glenn has not fought since November 30, 2018. He lost to Kevin Aguilar by decision in that fight. It was his second loss in three fights and his seventh straight fight to go the distance.

We also haven’t seen Silva in a while. He lost to Nasrat Haqparast on August 3, 2019 and has not been seen since. This is a really hard fight to figure out with two long delays. Glenn has never been knocked out and has the size edge here, so a decision makes sense, but -245 is a big price to pay.
<h3><strong><u>Roque Martinez (+114) vs. Josh Parisian (-134); Total: 1.5 (-185/155)</u></strong></h3>
Roque Martinez hails from Guam. Josh Parisian is not a Frenchman. He is an American, so there is not always truth in advertising. Anyway, Parisian is favored to send Martinez to his third straight loss. Martinez did win his Rizin FF match to start 2020, but lost consecutive UFC fights to end the pandemic year.

Parisian, meanwhile, won on the Dana White Contender Series in August, but then lost to Parker Porter by unanimous decision right after Thanksgiving. Porter was clearly the winner, including one card that read 30-26. It was a disappointing outcome for Parisian with a big size advantage. He has the same here against Martinez. Let’s see if he squanders it again. He shouldn’t with a longer fight camp.
<h3><strong><u>Matthew Semelsberger (+135) vs. Khaos Williams (-155); Total: 1.5 (-150/120)</u></strong></h3>
It took all of 16 seconds for Matthew Semelsberger to win his last fight in March, so he is plenty fresh for this fight as an underdog against a fellow knockout artists in Khaos Williams. Semelsberger is now 2-0 in UFC after bouncing around a bunch of different promotions. Williams lost his last fight to the more experienced Michel Pereira by unanimous decision. This one will not go the distance, though it could go over 1.5 based on that -150 number.

I’d have to look Williams at -155. He’s never been finished and should be in better shape if this fight does run long.
<h3><strong><u>Kanako Murata (+115) vs. Virna Jandiroba (-135); Total: 2.5 (-205/165)</u></strong></h3>
Kanako Murata was the Invicta champion in the women’s strawweight division before making her UFC debut on November 14 with a win over Randa Markos. That fight came 370 days after her title victory in her second Invicta fight. The 27-year-old has moved up the ranks quickly and brings a 12-1 record into this fight.

It will be a tough one against 16-2 fighter with 13 submission wins in Virna Jandiroba. We haven’t seen Murata’s takedown defense on display at the upper levels yet. Mackenzie Dern and Carla Esparza were able to get decision wins against Jandiroba, who is only 2-2 in UFC, but it feels like she has a great opportunity to score a nice win here. Jandiroba should hold serve at -135 as the more experienced fighter with a clear advantage on the canvas.
<h3><strong><u>Nicolae Negumereanu (+205) vs. Aleksa Camur (-240); Total: 2.5 (-150/120)</u></strong></h3>
The final fight of the prelim card will be in the light heavyweight division between Nicolae Negumereanu and Aleksa Camur. This is only the second UFC fight for Negumereanu, who lost to Saparbeg Safarov back on 3/16/19. He was off throughout the pandemic and now takes on Camur, who is coming off of his first pro loss. He lost at UFC 253 to William Knight is what wound up being a pretty boring fight on the ground.

The 25-year-old Camur should win this fight, as the line implies, but he’s going to need to be more aggressive and also keep this fight upright longer. There are better fights to bet on the board than this one, but the over 2.5 at -150 could be a sneaky sharp play, as Camur’s two UFC fights under contract have gone the distance.
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<h3><strong><u>Matt Brown (+145) vs. Dhiego Lima (-170); Total: 2.5 (-130/100)</u></strong></h3>
Is this the end of the line for 40-year-old Matt Brown? He lost to Carlos Condit back in January and lost to Miguel Baeza prior to that. Brown has done a lot for the sport, but clearly his best days are behind him. This is a big fight for Dhiego Lima that only has downside and minimal upside. In other words, he can’t lose this fight.

Lima lost to Belal Muhammad in his return after a year and a half away. It was a tough first assignment, but he also didn’t look good in split-decision wins over Luke Jumeau and Court McGee back in 2019. The 32-year-old may not be around long himself if he can’t secure a win here. The over 2.5 at -130 is the play, as Lima has gone the distance in three straight and four of five and Brown doesn’t have much striking ability left.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 2.5</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Wellington</u></strong><strong><u> Turman (+112) vs. Bruno Silva (-132); Total: 2.5 (100/-130)</u></strong></h3>
This card seems to be full of fighters with something to prove. Wellington Turman is on the fourth fight of his first UFC contract and comes in at 1-2 with a decision win over Markus Perez and losses to Karl Roberson and Andrew Sanchez. He’ll look for the mild upset here of Bruno Silva. Turman and Sanchez were exchanging first-round bombs in that August 8 fight, bout Sanchez landed more and threw more for the win.

This will be the UFC debut for Silva, who is 19-6 in his career. He’s tapped out five times, but has never been knocked out and has 16 of those to his name. The 31-year-old has not fought since his M-1 title victory on November 2, 2018, so who knows what to expect from him in this fight. That’s an extended layoff to say the least. I don’t even know how to bet this fight.

Turman has seven submission wins to his name. He must have the better ground game here.
<h4><strong>Pick: Wellington Turman</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Julian Erosa (+122) vs. Seungwoo Choi (-142); Total: 2.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h3>
Julian Erosa is on a nice run here. He’s won three straight, the last two in the UFC, after getting booted from the promotion following three straight losses. He went back to CageSport for a confidence booster and then got the call to face Sean Woodson during the pandemic. He won that fight and then scored a very impressive win over Nate Landwehr in February.

He draws a tough assignment here in Seungwoo Choi. Choi is 2-2 in UFC. He was one of the many victims of Movsar Evloev and then he lost to Gavin Tucker at UFC 240, but has won two straight, both by decision since. His win over Youssef Zalal was impressive back in February. Choi is a more patient fighter than Erosa, which makes this a tough handicap. It looks to me like the winner of the first round will hold serve throughout, so this may be a good live betting fight.
<h4><strong>Pick: Julian Erosa</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Davey Grant (+172) vs. Marlon Vera (-197); Total: 2.5 (-130/100)</u></strong></h3>
Davey Grant has won three in a row after losing three of four to open up his UFC career. The 35-year-old Englishman takes on Marlon Vera here and is a big underdog to pull the upset. Grant has wins over Martin Day and Jonathan Martinez recently, but those have been good matchups for him. Grant has worked a lot on his striking and has two of his three career knockouts in the last 12 months.

Marlon Vera enters this fight just 3-7-1 in decisions, but he has 14 career stoppage wins to his name. Based on what we’ve seen from Grant, this one may not make it to a stoppage. Vera really needs to push forward in this fight. Who knows what would have happened had Sean O’Malley not gotten hurt at UFC 252, but Vera could be on a three-fight losing streak. His best play here is to attack. Let’s see if he’s willing to do it.
<h4><strong>Pick: Marlon Vera</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Aleksei Oleinik (+190) vs. Sergey Spivak (-225); Total: 1.5 (135/-165)</u></strong></h3>
Aleksei Oleinik turns 44 on Sunday. It would be a nice birthday present to get a win over Sergey Spivak, but Oleinik has dropped his last two fights by early knockouts. The longtime veteran will be in the cage for the 76th time in his pro career. Who knows how many more fights he has, but now that his ground game isn’t as effective, he’s become something of a punching bag.

Oleinik has 46 submission wins to his name, but only eight knockouts. He hasn’t had one since 2014. He’s had one submission win in his last six fights. It sure feels like the end is near, but Sergey Spivak hasn’t been all that impressive in the UFC yet. He’s 3-2 with a majority decision as the swing fight. The 26-year-old should have the better gas tank if this fight goes long and he has some ground chops of his own.

I’ll be looking over in this fight. Spivak has not been an early finisher in his UFC fights and the plus-money price looks good.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 1.5</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Chan Sung Jung (-110) vs. Dan Ige (-110); Total: 4.5 (-120/-110)</u></strong></h3>
The championship rounds will be activated if need be for the main event between The Korean Zombie and Dan Ige. Chan Sung Jung will be in action for the first time since losing to Brian Ortega back in October over 25 minutes. It was his second fight to go into the fifth round in his last four. He lost with one second left to Yair Rodriguez 2.5 years ago.

Dan Ige went five rounds with Calvin Kattar back in July and lost that fight. It is the only loss he’s had since January 20, 2018, so it snapped a six-fight losing streak. Apparently he was upset because he knocked out Gavin Tucker in just 22 seconds last time out.

This should be a really good fight. Both guys have knockout power. Both guys can fight tactically if need be. Both guys have fought quality competition. Both guys have multiple paths to victory. It is as much of a toss-up as the line implies. Flip a coin with this one.
<h4><strong>Pick: The Korean Zombie</strong></h4>
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<p>Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin (+475) has had an excellent NASCAR career, but he’s in the best racing form of his career and has his best shot at winning his first Cup Series Championship in 2023.</p>



<p>Hamlin asserted his right to a place in the Round of 12 by winning at Bristol, scoring his third race win. After Hamlin took the checkered flag, Kyle Larson (+475), Christopher Bell (+900), Chris Buescher (+1400), and Ty Gibbs (+3300) rounded out the top five at Bristol.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-chevrolets-larson-byron-and-busch">The Chevrolets: Larson, Byron, and Busch</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hendrick-motorsports">Hendrick Motorsports</h3>



<p>William Byron’s (+750) regular season and two playoff top-ten finishes have him tied atop the Cup Series standings with Joe Gibbs Racing’s Martin Truex Jr.</p>



<p>In his last four races at Texas, Byron has one top-five and two top-ten finishes, with his best finish being second in 2021 and behind his championship-favorite teammate.</p>



<p>The winner of the 2021 race was Kyle Larson, who is one of three drivers with past wins at Texas who won his way into the Round of 12.</p>



<p>Larson’s playoff push has been outstanding, finishing in the top five in each race, scoring one race win and two top-three finishes. In his career at Texas, Larson has one win, four top-five, and six top-ten finishes in 15 career races.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-richard-childress-racing-s-kyle-busch">Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch</h3>



<p>Outside of the Hendrick Motorsports duo, Chevrolet's best chance to win at Texas is Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch (+1200).</p>



<p>Busch has four wins and 14 top-five finishes at Texas Motor Speedway in 32 career starts, with his Fall win at the track coming in 2020. However, Busch’s recent performances haven’t been stellar, with two top-ten finishes in his last seven races.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-toyotas-hamlin-bell-and-reddick">The Toyotas: Hamlin, Bell, and Reddick</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-joe-gibbs-racing">Joe Gibbs Racing</h3>



<p>Joe Gibbs Racing has three drivers atop the Cup Series Drivers’ standings, but we’re fading current co-top seed Martin Truex Jr. as his recent four races have been disappointments, with 18th place being his best finish.</p>



<p>However, teammate Christopher Bell has been rapid in the playoffs, capturing three consecutive pole positions and scoring two top-ten finishes, including winning both stages and leading the most laps at Bristol before finishing third. In four career Cup Series races at Texas, Bell has two top-five finishes and an average finishing position of 15.3</p>



<p>More impressive than Bell is Denny Hamlin. Hamlin’s playoff push is only rivaled by Larson, having two top-three finishes in the Round of 16, leading the most laps, and winning both stages at Darlington before dropping to a 25th-place finish. Hamlin has three career wins - with a Fall win back in 2011 - and seven top-five finishes in 32 career races at Bristol.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-23-xi-racing-s-tyler-reddick">23 XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick</h3>



<p>Tyler Reddick (+700) is the third playoff driver who won their way into the Round of 12 - alongside Larson and Hamlin - and has prior success at Texas, winning this race in 2022. Reddick has two top-two finishes in the playoffs but finished a disappointing 15th at Bristol. He has one win, two top-five, and three top-ten finishes in four career races at Texas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-can-any-ford-pull-an-upset">Can Any Ford Pull an Upset?</h2>



<p>With three Fords left in the Round of 12, we don’t like Ford’s chances of winning at Texas. However, RFK Racing and Team Penske could each pull off the upset if the circumstances and situations present themselves.</p>



<p>Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney (+1200) races well at Texas, having two top-five finishes in his previous four races and eight in 14 career races. Blaney has only one top-ten finish in the 2023 Playoffs.</p>



<p>RFK’s Chris Buescher’s history at Texas isn’t great, having zero top-ten finishes in 13 career races. However, this season could be where Buescher breaks through, considering he has three top-five finishes in the last four races.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bangthebook-s-nascar-cup-series-autotrade-echopark-automotive-400-betting-pick">BangtheBook’s NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrade EchoPark Automotive 400 Betting Pick</h2>



<p>Bangthebook is taking 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick to win at Texas, with Hamlin, Larson, Bell, and Buescher completing the top five.</p>



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<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 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 +12.5.</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 Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Commodores. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! Texas A&M is favored by -9 in this Southeastern conference contest against Vanderbilt. The game's over/under currently sits at 136.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores +9</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANDERBILT COMMODORES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Not only will Vanderbilt pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Aggies Chances on the Road</h3><p>Heading into today's game against Vanderbilt, Texas A&M is the favorite. The Aggies have been favored in 17 of their 23 games this season, going 12-5 in those contests. They come in with a three-game winning streak, and their overall record is 15-8.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Texas A&M has gone 5-4, and their average scoring margin is +1.8. They have won two straight games away from home, and their record in their last 10 road games is 5-5.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Texas A&M has gone just 7-10 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Aggies have a mark of 3-7 vs. the spread. On the road, Texas A&M has an ATS record of 5-4 this year and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas A&M's games this season (143.6). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Texas A&M offense tallied 85 points in a matchup against Tennessee. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46.7%, and they made 11 threes. The team's top scorer is Wade Taylor IV, who enters today's matchup with an average of 19.9, while Tyrece Radford also carries a PPG average of 15 into the game.</p><p>Texas A&M's defense has been playing well, ranking 77th nationally, with 67.9 points allowed per game. In their most recent game, the Texas A&M defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Tennessee knocked down 11 three-pointers on their way to 69 points.</p><h3>Can The Commodores Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>After losing their last game to South Carolina by a score of 75-60, Vanderbilt's record now stands at 6-17. They have lost their last two games and have gone 1-9 in Southeastern Conference play. The Commodores have gone just 6-10 at home this season, and they are 3-7 in their last 10 games at Memorial Gym.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Vanderbilt has gone just 1-14 this season, and they are 5-3 when they are favored. They have not won a game on the road this season, going 0-7, and their average scoring margin away from home is -13.3 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Vanderbilt has gone 6-8-1 vs. the spread this season. At home, they are 7-9 ATS and 2-1 in their last three. Overall, the Commodores have an ATS mark of 9-13-1.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Vanderbilt games is 7-16, and today's line of 136.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 66.6 points per game, Vanderbilt struggled in their previous game. Against South Carolina, the Commodores scored 60 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1%. Tyrin Lawrence was the leading scorer for the Commodores, putting up 15 points. In addition, Ven-Allen Lubin contributed 13 points.</p><p>At present, the Commodores' defense is nationally ranked 210th, allowing 73.7 points per game. So far, the Vanderbilt defense is giving up an average of 8.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.9 times per game (403rd).</p>

Texas A&M Aggies vs Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Pick & Prediction 2/13/24

<p>The Clippers and Pacers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on BSIN. The Pacers will host the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The Clippers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 241 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +3</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-111 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with Tyrese Haliburton points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><p>Coming into today's matchup vs. the Pacers, the Clippers are looking to stay above .500. So far, they are 15-10 overall. In the Western Conference, the Clippers are 6th and are 2nd in the Pacific division.</p><p>The Clippers have covered the spread successfully in their previous three games and maintain an overall ATS record of 12-13. Los Angeles has gone 11-9 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 1-4 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>Los Angeles' offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 144 points against the Knicks. They had an overall field goal percentage of 56.8% and made 28/34 free throws. Kawhi Leonard led the scoring for the Clippers, contributing 36 points. Additionally, Paul George chipped in with 25 points.</p><p><p>So far, the Clippers' defense is ranked 5th in the league at 110.0 points per contest.</p><p>The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.</p></p><h3>Do the Pacers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Coming into their matchup with the Clippers, the Pacers have an overall record of 13-11 and are hoping to end their three game losing skid. In the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are currently 7th and are 2nd in the Central Division.</p><p>Indiana has an ATS record of 13-11 so far this season which includes their current three game losing streak vs. the spread. Indiana has failed to cover the spread in three straight road games and are 6-6 ATS on the road compared to 7-5 at home.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Pacers offense tallied 109 points in a matchup against the Timberwolves. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they made 6 threes. The top scorer for the Pacers was Bruce Brown with 17 points, while Aaron Nesmith also chipped in with 17 points.</p><p><p>Coming into today's game, the Pacers' defense is giving up an average of 126.0 points per contest.</p><p>In the terms of takeaways, Pacers are causing 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking 9th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 3rd in rejections, averaging 6.3 blocked shots each game.</p></p>

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<h3><strong>SYRACUSE ORANGE at LOUISVILLE CARDINALS, 7 PM ET</strong>
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This may look to some as a line that is inflated, but Syracuse has to raise some level of concern among those who normally look for "live" dogs, because they have lost touch with a number of opponents, losing by 25 points to North Carolina, 24 to Wake Forest, 14 to Duke, and 17 to Liberty, although we must admit that a 26-point loss to Clemson was actually a cover.

This is obviously not what head coach Dino Babers envisioned. With Eric Dungey at the controls, his high-speed offense was humming, and the Orange was nationally-ranked. But expectations had to be lowered with the torch being handed over to Tommy DeVito, and now, with DeVito out of action with an injury, Babers has had to turn to Rex Culpepper, who may be a "comeback kid" in the sense that he has beaten testicular cancer, which obviously endangered his career, but hasn't put up the kind of numbers that are going to give this team a chance most of the time.

Culpepper is completing only 46% of his passes, in a day and age where quarterbacks routinely complete 60%, and that should give you an indication.

Louisville is 2-6, but not as awful a 2-6 team as you might usually find. They can certainly do some things well. As an example, last time out against Virginia, the Cardinals lost 31-17, but got 317 yards on the ground. In last year's meeting with the 'Cuse, Louisville took off on a 56-34 romp behind 370 rushing yards. Syracuse had a very hard time stopping the run last season (allowing 5.2 yards per carry), and they aren't exactly stout up front in 2020 (4.6 ypc).

But Louisville is missing a big cog in its offense. A year ago,. Javian Hawkins rambled for 233 yards on the ground. That was part of a fabulous freshman season - one that produced the third highest one-season rushing total in school history (behind only two seasons from Heisman Trophy winner and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson).

But Hawkins, who was not available for the Virginia game because of "undisclosed reasons," revealed this past week that he was opting out of the rest of the season to prepare for the NFL Draft, where he is expected to be a mid-level pick.

Scott Satterfield's team is not completely lost without Hawkins; this week they will welcome back Hassan Hall, who is averaging 5.5 yards a carry in action that has been limited because of injuries and personal family issues. Hall is also considered one of the best kick returners in the ACC, if not the country, and he was on the pre-season "watch list" for the Paul Hornung Award.

And we might also expect that some adjustment in the attack involving more legwork from quarterback Malik Cunningham may be in order. Cunningham, who threw for five TD's and ran for another in last year's meeting, had 197 rushing yards last week vs. Virginia. So they should be able to move the ball.

The Louisville defense is a hit-and-miss proposition; we'll be honest with that. But they are capable of very good efforts, or else they would not have been able to hold #2 Notre Dame to twelve points. We've considered going "under" with this one, but we don't figure Louisville to be taking its foot off the pedal, and we don't trust Syracuse to be able to keep this opponent below 35-38 points.

Let's go with LOUISVILLE.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Runnin' Rebels and Lobos are set to face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Lobos will host the game at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have New Mexico as the -12 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153 points.</p><h3>UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +12</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like UNLV at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Rebels Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>UNLV enters tonight's game against New Mexico as 12-point underdogs. So far this season, the Runnin' Rebels have gone 3-5 when tabbed as the underdog.</p>

<p>Over their last three road games, UNLV has gone 2-1, and over their last 10, they have gone 5-5. On the year, their average scoring differential on the road is +3.2 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, UNLV has an ATS record of 6-2 this season and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, the Runnin' Rebels have an ATS mark of 4-1 this year and they have gone 7-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line in UNLV's games this season (143.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 132 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 75.1 points per game, UNLV struggled in their previous game. Against Wyoming, the Runnin' Rebels scored 62 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.9%. The top scorer for the Runnin' Rebels was Keylan Boone with 14 points, while Dedan Thomas Jr. also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>The Runnin' Rebels' defense is presently ranked 114th nationally, allowing an average of 69.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.5 threes per game vs. New Mexico. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.8%.</p><h3>Can New Mexico Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a record of 19-4, the New Mexico Lobos have been dominant at home this season, going 10-1. Over their last 10 games at home, the Lobos are 9-1.</p>

<p>For the season, New Mexico has been favored in 19 of their 23 games, going 17-2 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home is +18.9, compared to +8.5 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, New Mexico has an ATS record of 15-4. At home, the Lobos are 9-2 vs. the spread and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 7-3 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153 is in line with the average over/under line in New Mexico's games this year (153.1). So far, the over/under record in their games this season is 11-10. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 157 points.</p><p>The New Mexico offense is coming off a game in which they scored 91 points vs. Wyoming. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.1% while connecting on 13 threes. Donovan Dent is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.7 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, JT Toppin brings a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Lobos' defense is positioned 115th in the country, permitting 69.7 points per game. The New Mexico defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed Wyoming to connect on 6 threes.</p>

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