<p>The Cleveland Browns will be looking to remain undefeated through the preseason as they take on the winless Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Cleveland has looked very good through their first two preseason games, especially on defense. Atlanta will be looking to get their offense going as they have scored just 20 total points in the first two games.</p>



<p>Cleveland enters as 5.5 point (-110) favorites at the <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>best us sportsbooks</strong></a> in this contest. These teams last played each other on November 11, 2018, when the Browns defeated the Falcons, 28-14. Cleveland is 3-2 in the last five meetings.</p>



<h2><strong>Defense Continues to Shine for Browns</strong></h2>



<p>For the second straight preseason contest, the Cleveland Browns defense allowed just 13 points, this time in a 17-13 victory over the Giants. Kyle Lauletta finished 14-23 for 152 yards. John Kelly had a big game on the ground, carrying the ball nine times for 58 yards and a touchdown. The defense held New York to 194 yards passing.</p>



<p>Cleveland has looked very good on offense in the preseason, averaging 365.0 yards per game, including 5.6 yards per play. While the ground game has been solid at 102.0 yards on average, the passing attack has been spectacular, averaging 263.0 yards per game, completing 68.4% of their attempts. Starting quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to see a lot of action in this contest, so Cleveland could have a big day.</p>



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<p>While the offense has looked great, it has been the defense that has been stealing the show. The Cleveland defense is allowing 305.0 yards on average to the first two games, but it has been a bend but don’t break mentality. They are holding opponents to 83.0 yards per game rushing.</p>



<h2><strong>Falcons Offense Looks Better in Second Game</strong></h2>



<p>After scoring just three points in the preseason opener, Atlanta was able to put up 17 in a 37-17 loss to Miami. However, there has to be some cause for concern as the team had just three points through the first three quarters, putting up 14 in the final frame. The Falcons threw the ball just 15 times in the game, completing seven passes for 89 yards. A solid ground attack was led by Caleb Huntley, who carried the ball six times for 57 yards and a score.</p>



<p>Atlanta is averaging just 195.5 yards of total offense through the first two games, and most of that has come on the ground, where the team is averaging 152.0 yards per game. They are averaging a paltry 43.5 yards per game passing.</p>



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<p>The defense has been nothing to write home about either, allowing 333.0 yards per game. They are doing a solid job against the pass at 196.0 yards per contest, but allowing 137.0 yards on the ground per game. Emmanuel Eilerbee had eight tackles last week and looks very good.</p>



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



<p><strong>Cleveland:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in their last five games on the road.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Atlanta:</strong></p>



<ul><li>None</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-cleveland-browns-and-atlanta-falcons-pick"><strong>Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons Pick</strong></h2>



<p>With Mayfield likely to see at least two quarters of action in this game, I look for Cleveland to blow out Atlanta. This Falcons offense looks completely lost, as they have not been able to do anything without starting quarterback Matt Ryan playing. How much time, if any, he will see on Sunday is not known, but it is not going to matter if this defense cannot do anything to stop Mayfield.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Cleveland Browns at -5.5 (-110)</strong></p>



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



<p>I look for Cleveland to have a good day offensively but for Atlanta to do nothing whatsoever. The question will be whether Atlanta can put up enough points to be able to help push the total over 35.5. I do think this will be the case, regardless of how much time Ryan has on the field. Cleveland will jump out to a huge lead early in the game, then ride it out on their way to a decisive victory.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: over 35.5 at -110</strong></p>

Cleveland Browns vs. Atlanta Falcons Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/29/21

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Owls face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at FAU Arena in Boca Raton, FL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with the Owls being the favored team playing at home against the Bulldogs.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs +22</p><p>This game will be played at FAU Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Even though we have Florida Atlantic winning straight-up, we like Bryant at +22.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win in Boca Raton?</h3><p>Bryant is preparing for their fourth game of the season, coming into it with an 0-3 record. In their previous three games as the underdog, Bryant has gone 0-3. Heading into today's game, Bryant has yet to cover the spread with an ATS record of 0-3. When factoring in their performance from last season, Bryant is 1-8 against the spread in their previous ten games.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through three games, Bryant has an over/under record of 1-2-0, with their games averaging 139 points per game on average. Over the course of the last five games, the Bulldogs' games have averaged 79 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>Bryant's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 79 points against Boston. They had an overall field goal percentage of 45.6% and made 18/21 free throws. Sherif Gross-Bullock is leading the team in scoring at 19.8 points per contest. Rafael Pinzon has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.5 going into the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, Bryant is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 75.2 points per game. The Bryant defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 95 points and allowed Boston to connect on 14 threes.</p><h3>Will the Owls Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic remains undefeated at 2-0 after defeating Eastern Michigan by a score of 100-57 in their last game. In both of their previous matchups, the Owls were favored to win. Florida Atlantic enters today's game with a 2-0 record against the spread. Looking back to last season, the team has gone 2-1 ATS in their last three games, with an average scoring margin of +20.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's games have, on average, featured 147 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-0. Their average over/under line is currently 147.8 points so far. The Owls have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 85 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida Atlantic offense tallied 100 points in a matchup against Eastern Michigan. Their field goal percentage for the game was 62.5%, and they made 13 threes. For the season, the Florida Atlantic offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 55%. So far, they have hit 62% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 10.5 made three's per contest.</p><p>At present, the Owls' defense is nationally ranked 23rd, allowing 59.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.0 threes per game vs. Bryant. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 24.3%.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/23

<p>The NCAAF action continues with Week 3 on Saturday, September 17, with this inter-conference encounter in Notre Dame, so don’t miss out on the best Golden Bears vs. Fighting Irish betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>California and Notre Dame will play their third game of the college football season when they meet at Notre Dame Stadium. The Fighting Irish are -10.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 41 points. These inter-conference rivals have never met before.</p>



<p><strong>Golden Bears improved to a 2-0 record thanks to strong D</strong></p>



<p>The California Golden Bears entered the new NCAAF season with a pair of victories, keeping the opponents to under 15 points in each. They defeated UC Davis Aggies in the season opener before beating the UNLV Rebels, both at home. California’s defense forced three turnovers in those games, while the offense did more than enough to help the team start with a 2-0 record.</p>



<p>So far in the season, Jack Plummer completed 51 of 74 attempts for 546 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. Jeremiah Hunter (11 receptions for 157 yards and a touchdown) and J. Michael Sturdivant (ten receptions for 104 yards) are Plummer’s favorite targets, but running back Jaydn Ott is actually the team’s leader in receiving touchdowns with two, while he also scored the Golden Bears’ lone rushing TD so far. Ott added 156 rushing yards on 24 carries. Defensively, linebacker Jackson Sirmon has 17 total tackles, while DE Xavier Carlton contributed with 2.5 sacks.</p>



<p><strong>Fighting Irish are desperate to bounce back</strong></p>



<p>The Notre Dame Fighting Irish weren’t expected to beat the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in the season opener on the road and even managed to cover the spread. They did disappoint at home against the Marshall Thundering Herd, losing 26-21 in the game in which the Fighting Irish were 20-point favorites.</p>



<p>Notre Dame scored just seven points in the first three quarters against Marshall to the disappointment of more than 77,000 spectators at Notre Dame Stadium. After committing no turnovers against Ohio State, the Irish had even three against the Herd. Tyler Buchner threw two interceptions and failed to record a passing TD as his backup Drew Pyne got the team’s only passing TD in this loss.</p>



<p>For the season, Buchner completed just 28 of 50 pass attempts for 378 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions. The fact that Buchner is the team’s leading rusher with 62 yards on 24 attempts (with two touchdowns, though) is even more painful for the Notre Dame fans. Tight end Michael Mayer and wideout Lorenzo Styles are the only ones with 100+ receiving yards; Mayer also has a TD to his name. Defensively, LB Jack Kiser and DL Howard Cross III combined for 29 tackles and two sacks.</p>



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



<p><strong>California:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-0-1 ATS in the last six games following an ATS loss</li><li>16-7 ATS in the last 23 road games</li><li>20-9 ATS in the last 29 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game</li></ul>



<p><strong>Notre Dame:</strong></p>



<p>N/A</p>



<p><strong>California Golden Bears vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Notre Dame is struggling offensively and if they will rely on Buchner to carry the ball and at the same time he cannot connect with his receivers for a TD, the Fighting Irish are doomed. I don’t like how they are playing right now, and I think it’s a perfect opportunity for California to come to Indiana and make an upset. At this moment, though, it wouldn’t be upset for me, but the Irish are still the favorites. The hosts are averaging just 15.5 ppg and below 200 passing yards. California allows 13.5 ppg, and I am backing the Golden Bears to control Buchner and Notre Dame’s ineffective offense here.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Golden Bears at +10.5 (-110)</p>



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



<p>I know that Notre Dame is not playing well offensively and even if they improve a bit in this one I don’t expect miracles on offense. On the other hand, if they allowed 26 points to Marshall, I think California has a chance to score 20+ here with ease. I am also backing the hosts to score 20+, something they managed to do in each of their last six at Notre Dame Stadium. Over is 5-2 in the Golden Bears’ last seven non-conference games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 41 points (-110)</p>

California Golden Bears vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/17/22

<p>Already leading the series 1-0, the Athletics (45-99, 21-52 away) are sending JP Sears to the mound to take on the Astros (82-63, 37-36 home) and Justin Verlander in game two of this series. See who I like to come out on top in this AL West matchup between the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros in Houston.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Tuesday, September 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>In their last three games, the Athletics have gone 2-1 vs. the runline.</li><li>Over their last three games on the road, Oakland is 2-1 against the runline.</li><li>Justin Verlander has given up five away runs across his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>So far this season, the Athletics have a series record of 11-32-2 and overall record of 45-99. This mark has Oakland placed 5th in the AL West. On the road, they have a below .500 record of 21-52.</p><p><p>The Athletics will turn to starter JP Sears, who has an overall record of 4-11. In 28 appearances, his ERA is 4.51 with a K/9 of 8.37. His FIP is 5.21 and OBP .305 thus far this season.</p></p><p>The Athletics were victorious in JP Sears' last start, besting the Blue Jays 5-2. The right-hander pitched five innings, allowing four hits and one earned run to his name as he notched a win in his 2023 campaign.</p><p>The Athletics have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 9 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 3rd best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 20th in home runs and 29th in slugging percentage. Overall, Oakland is averaging 3.7 runs per game (30th).</p><p>Shea Langeliers has been a bright spot for the Athletics over their last five games, leading the team with two home runs. He has 18 long balls on the season and is batting .206.</p><h3>WILL THE HOUSTON ASTROS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On an overall record of 82-63, the Astros are 1st in the AL West. On the road, Houston has put together a record of 45-27 while going 37-36 at home. Against teams with below .500 records, the club has gone 44-44. Overall, the Astros have played in 45 series, going 25-16-4.</p><p><p>Justin Verlander has been a consistent force in the 2023 season, going at least six innings in two consecutive games and boasting an impressive 11-7 record. His ERA stands at 3.23, with a WHIP of 1.16, and he has a K/BB ratio of 119/40 and a slugging percentage allowed of .367. Opposing batters have only managed to hit .224 against him this year.</p></p><p>Justin Verlander's latest start was a successful one, as the veteran pitcher earned a win for his team in their 12-3 victory over the Rangers. The right-hander tossed seven innings of two-run, four-hit ball.</p><p>Offensively, Houston is ranked 5th in the league with an average of 5.2 runs per game. When looking over their last ten matchups, the Astros averaged 6.6 runs per contest, which is 2nd best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Houston is 7th in all of baseball, with a total of 198 home runs.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been a major contributor to the Houston Astros' offense in 2023, leading the team with 26 home runs and 85 RBIs. His slugging percentage is an impressive .583 for the season.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 9/12/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Islanders to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blues Ready for a Win at Elmont?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved to 9-11-1 on the season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues scored three straight goals before Toronto added another. Pavel Buchnevich sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:21 in the third period.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second and third of the season. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left in the game. Jordan Kyrou contributed with his third goal of the season.</p> <p>St. Louis was held scoreless in the first period before netting three goals in the second. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held Toronto scoreless from the 14:35 mark of the first until 13:52 in the third. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Blues' defense added 17 blocks and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Islanders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders are now 7-8-5 this season. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that line. The Islanders, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Rangers took the lead early, scoring at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t score until the second period, when Casey Cizikas found the net at 15:22. Brock Nelson added another goal for the Islanders with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><p>The Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth goal, just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.</p> <p>New York recorded 23 giveaways and failed to convert on any of their power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal, and Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up an early goal just 3:44 into the first period and then two more in the third, leading to a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, and the Islanders' defense finished with 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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<p>The NFL betting action goes on for the final week of the regular season as all 32 teams take to the gridiron. This includes an AFC West showdown at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, so we bring you the best Chiefs vs. Broncos betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This is the final meeting between these teams. Kansas City defeated Denver back on December 5, 22-9. In fact, the Broncos have not beaten the Chiefs since September 2015. Kansas City has a number of players out for this contest but it is on the defensive line that they have the biggest issues as Joshua Kaindoh and Khalen Saunders are listed as questionable, Derrick Nnadi is probable, and Malik Herring is out. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will be out for this contest, dealing Denver a huge blow offensively. Both Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon are listed as probable.</p>



<h2>Chiefs Look to Lock Up Home Field Advantage.</h2>



<p>The scenario for the Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) is pretty simple. They need a victory and a Tennessee Titans loss to secure home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. A loss or a Tennessee victory means they will be the No. 2 seed and playing on opening weekend. Thus, there is a lot of incentive for this team to get a victory.</p>



<p>Kansas City allowed Cincinnati to rally from an 11-point deficit at the half to earn a 34-31 victory last weekend, forcing them to need a little help to earn the top spot. The Chiefs are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games, as the loss to the Bengals snapped an eight-game winning streak. The Chiefs are 4-3 on the road this year and 4-1 in the division.</p>



<p>Kansas City goes as quarterback Patrick Mahomes does. The Chiefs QB is having another MVP season, throwing for 4569 yards and 35 touchdowns. He has thrown 13 interceptions, but only three over the last eight games. Look for safety Tyrann Mathieu to have a big impact in this game as he is third on the team in tackles (73) and has three interceptions and three fumble recoveries.</p>



<h2>Broncos Look to Snap Skid</h2>



<p>The Denver Broncos (7-9) had a legitimate shot at a playoff berth three weeks ago, but a three-game losing streak has this team eliminated. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is out for this game, putting the ball in the hands of Drew Lock, who was solid last week, completing 18 of 25 passes for 245 yards and TD.</p>



<p>Denver needs a solid ground game to get things going, and both Melvin and Williams will be available for this contest. The two combined for just 73 yards rushing on 24 carries last week, but each has over 800 yards rushing this year, with Williams at 857 and Gordon at 808. The rushing attack is essential to keep the pressure off Lock and the ball out of the hands of Mahomes.</p>



<p>Denver has generated just 19 turnovers this season, but are still at a +3 in turnover differential. They do not make mistakes nor do they create them, so holding onto the ball should not be an issue if Williams and Gordon can find some running lanes.</p>



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



<p><strong>Kansas City:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-1 ATS in their last seven games.</li><li>5-1 ATS in their last six games against AFC opponents.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Denver:</strong></p>



<ul><li>0-4 ATS in their last four games against AFC opponents.</li><li>1-4 ATS in their last five games.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-kansas-city-chiefs-vs-denver-broncos-pick">Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Pick</h2>



<p>The Chiefs need this victory. With Bridgewater being out, Denver must rely on that ground attack to generate any kind of offense, and you can be sure the Chiefs will shut that down. Truth be told, Lock is not up to winning games against a quarterback like Mahomes, so Kansas City looks like the clear pick.</p>



<p>One stat to pay attention to is the fact that the Chiefs have not just beaten Denver of late, but dominated them. In four of their last five victories, they have won by at least 13 points, so a victory by more than 10 is right up their alley.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Kansas City Chiefs at -10.0</strong></p>



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



<p>Kansas City has been on a tear of late, putting up 30 points in four straight games. In fact, the last defense to hold them under 30 points was the Broncos, but that was with Bridgewater at the helm. Denver was able to hold the ball for 33:30 in that game, but no one should expect that kind of success with Lock at the helm.</p>



<p>Kansas City is going to score in the 30s, leaving up to Denver to produce at least two touchdowns. The Chiefs have gone over in four straight games, while the Broncos have gone over in four of their last five games on Saturday. Look for this contest to go slightly over.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 44.5.</strong></p>

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Odds, Pick, Prediction 01/08/22

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flyers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Flyers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 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 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Flyers are expected to take down the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>The Flyers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 7-12-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. Chicago's final goal came at 17:43 in the third period, and Anaheim added one more with just four seconds left.</p><p>Chicago's offense fired 29 shots on goal and netted 4 in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall also picked up an assist, now with 4 on the year. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and finished with a 4th goal in the 3rd period.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in Chicago's 4-2 win over Anaheim. The Blackhawks' defense added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Philadelphia’s record dropped to 8-10-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming at 16:21 in the third period. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and failing to score.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, despite firing 20 shots on goal. The Flyers struggled with possession, giving away the puck 15 times.</p> <p>After being shut out, the Flyers' record now stands at 8-10-2. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities, and none of their players found the net.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers will look to bounce back after giving up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and two more later in the game, including an empty-netter. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
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We’ve got another limited field this week for the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges. Only 78 players are in the field, as the top 60 from the FedEx Cup standings plus some top Asian players and some sponsor exemptions make up the field for the second event at Nine Bridges Golf Club. Justin Thomas won last year’s inaugural event, which was another effort by the PGA Tour to grow the game in Asia.

With next week’s WGC event in China, we’ll have 15 of the top 40 in the Official World Golf Ranking on hand, so this is a stronger field than what we had to work with in last week’s CIMB Classic.

We’ll dig down the board for some top value options for this event and for all the events this golf season.

<strong>Value Picks</strong>

<strong>CT Pan ($7,800) – </strong>Cheng-Tsung Pan played much better than his final line from the CIMB Classic would indicate. Pan had an eagle and 21 birdies to go along with nine bogies and a double. He was 12-under, but that was only good enough for 30th on a course where low numbers are an imperative. Pan was strong with his irons, but did struggle in a lot of other areas. Nine Bridges requires good iron play with a lot of well-protected greens. Pan struggled here last year, but he came on strong in the second half of the 2017-18 season with a couple of top-five finishes at the Wyndham and the Dell Technologies Championship.

<strong>JB Holmes ($7,500) – </strong>JB Holmes has been swinging it extremely well through two events to start the year. He was ninth at the Safeway Open at Silverado and then flew west to Malaysia to finish just outside the top 10 at the CIMB Classic with an 18-under that placed him 13th. Each of the last six rounds for Holmes have come in under 70 and he has 47 birdies through those last two events. Holmes did not play well at all here last year, but that probably gives us a little bit of value on a guy that is in solid form through two events.

<strong>Si Woo Kim ($7,400) – </strong>It couldn’t have been easy to go into the CJ Cup as a Korean player last year. Si Woo Kim was one of several in the field playing on home soil for the first time in a PGA Tour event. Si Woo struggled and finished tied for 44th. Now a year older and a year wiser, the 23-year-old comes in off of a solid top-10 effort at the CIMB Classic. Kim putted very well, but struggled to get to the green when he was supposed to. Perhaps he was looking ahead a little bit to this one. In any event, he still played well and those nerves should be tamed a bit for a second crack at this title on Jeju Island.

<strong>Whee Kim ($6,600) – </strong>Whee Kim did not excel last week at the CIMB Classic, as he finished tied for 59th, but he’s been able to play two events now. Kim has not played well off of the tee, but that isn’t a huge concern here at Nine Bridges because this isn’t a course about length or fairways. This is a course about hitting greens with tough approach shots. Kim was very good at that two weeks ago at Silverado and it saved him from some really bad numbers at TPC Kuala Lumpur. Everything else let him down. Also a South Korea native from Seoul, Whee Kim was fourth here last year. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him knocking on the door once again, even if he isn’t in tip-top form.

<strong>Cameron Smith ($9,000) – </strong>I’m going to keep pushing this guy until he wins an event and prices us out. Cameron Smith was not as good as I expected last week at the CIMB Classic, as he finished 22nd. That being said, he didn’t shoot any rounds over 69. He just didn’t make enough birdies to hang the kinds of numbers that players need at that event. Smith was third here last year and, as mentioned last week, he’s played very well in these Asian events and early in the season. He was third in two of the FedEx Cup playoffs events, which should have given him some confidence for the start of a new season.

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<p>The Fighting Hawks and Lions are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Loyola Marymount is favored by -9 against North Dakota in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +9</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Dakota Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota fell to Notre Dame 75-58 on Tuesday, November 19th. The Fighting Hawks were heavy +18.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 38-31 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 133 came in under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 35.1% on two-point attempts. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 27 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 40.6%.</p> <p>Markus Burton was a standout, scoring 29 points on 13 of 20 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. He also grabbed 9 rebounds and added 3 assists. The Fighting Hawks managed 14 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 75 points, North Dakota's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field, including a 64% success rate on two-point attempts, hitting 29 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Dakota held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 attempts.</p><h3>Are the Lions Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lions dropped their recent game to Saint Louis, 77-71, on Saturday. Playing on the road, Loyola Marymount entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread with the six-point loss.</p> <p>After trailing 42-30 at halftime, the Lions showed resilience by outscoring the Billikens 41-35 in the second half. The total points for the game were 148, which fell short of the 155-point over/under line.</p><p>Loyola Marymount managed just 37.1% shooting from the field in their last game, hitting 23 of 62 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, with two-point shooting at 39.4% (13/33) and three-point shooting at 34.5% (10/29). They were solid from the free-throw line, making 15 of 19 attempts for a 78.9% success rate.</p> <p>Will Johnston led the way with 27 points, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Isaiah Swope and Gibson Jimerson each added 23 points, with Jimerson hitting 6 of 10 threes. Alex Merkviladze contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Kellen Thames was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>Even with Loyola Marymount giving up 77 points, their defense held the opponent to 44% shooting from the field. The Lions allowed 27 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions' defense allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 for 63%.</p>

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<p>At 1:00 ET, it's a week 17 NFL battle between the Commanders and 49ers at FedEx Field. Don't miss it on FOX as the game takes place on Sunday, December 31st. o</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedEx Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 27-22 in favor of the 49ers.</li><li>Our projections have Brock Purdy finishing with 264.812 passing yards on 20.935/34.178 passing.</li><li>The 49ers are projected to finish with 370 yards of offense compared to the 339 yards for the Commanders.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored San Francisco?</h3><p>In the NFC-West standings, the 49ers are placed 1st with a record of 11-4. Within the NFC, San Francisco holds the 1st spot as they approach week 17. Against the spread, the 49ers are currently 8-6-1. So far, they have been favored in all of their games.</p><p>So far this season, the San Francisco offense has been averaging 29.6 points per game, ranking them 3rd in the league. As a team, San Francisco is 2nd in the NFL in passing yards per game (265.7). Their passing yards per attempt figure of 9.1 is 1st in the league.</p><p>The 49ers have been running the ball an average of 28.7 times per game and currently hold the 4th spot in the league in rushing yards. Their average yards per rushing attempt is 4.9.</p><p>Facing the Commanders this week, the 49ers defense has allowed an average of 17.8 points per game. They currently rank 2nd in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 312.3 yards per contest.</p><h3>Will the Commanders Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>As they face the 49ers, the Commanders will be looking to improve upon their 4-11 record. This has them positioned 4th in the NFC-East and 14th in the NFC. Taking a look at the Commanders' scoring margin this season, it is currently at -9.6. This has resulted in an ATS record of 6-8-1.</p><p>At home, the Commanders are averaging 18 points per contest compared to their overall numbers of 20.6 points per game. In the league, Washington is 20th in overall scoring. As a team, Washington is 16th in the NFL in passing yards per game (228.8). Their passing yards per attempt figure of 5.9 is 13th in the league.</p><p>The Commanders hold the 21st position in the NFL with 98.7 rushing yards per game. This average has come on an average of 21.9 rushing attempts (28th).</p><p>Heading into this week's matchup with the 49ers, the Commanders defense has given up an average of 30.2 points per game. They are currently 16th in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 384.3 yards per contest.</p>

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There was a lot of line movement in yesterday’s Vermont vs. UMBC game. The Catamounts closed -4.5 and the total closed 135. Our under 133 was in bad shape from the jump and an 88-point second half saw the game fly over the total. We’re still on the plus side for this week, but that was an ugly one and a bad call.

Friday’s card is quite extensive as we get a bunch of the Friday/Saturday back-to-backs in a lot of conferences. Our focus will be on a game well off the beaten path in the wiggity, wiggity WAC between Utah Valley and New Mexico State. The Aggies are favored by nine points with a total of 143 as we return to <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> in hopes of changing things up a little bit.

This one will be played at the Eastwood High School Gymnasium in El Paso.
<h3><strong><u>Utah</u></strong><strong><u> Valley</u></strong><strong><u> Wolverines</u></strong></h3>
A lot of Utah Valley’s wounds this season have been self-inflicted. The Wolverines don’t take care of the basketball and turn it over too much. They’ve missed their free throws. They’ve lost games that they shouldn’t. They’ve fouled too often. They’ve failed to defend the three-point line.

The numbers back it up. Utah Valley’s TO% on offense is 21.5%, which ranks 291st. Their TO% on defense is 15.1%, which ranks 335th. Their free throw percentage is 62.5%, which also ranks 335th. Opponents also just happen to be hitting 79% of their free throws through 15 games. The Wolverines have allowed opponents to shoot 36.4% from three.

However, Mark Madsen’s squad has done a lot of good things, too. UVU is a high-quality rebounding team, especially on the defensive end, where their 22.3% ORB% against is 16th in the nation. The fact that they can’t make free throws is extremely disappointing because they get to the rim a ton and get fouled a lot. Their 44.6% FT Rate is second in the nation. Their two-point percentage is 40th in the country at 54.3%.

For some gory math, we head to Haslametrics. Utah Valley ranks third in Erik Haslam’s “Proximity” metric, which is a measure of shooting proximity vs. the average opponent. Only Stephen F. Austin and St. Bonaventure grade higher than Utah Valley’s 1.859 mark. The closer to 1, the closer to the rim the shots come. The closer to 3, the more threes a team takes.

Utah Valley also ranks 11th in NPA%, which is Near Proximity Attempt Percentage. Basically, Utah Valley gets to the rim and gets a lot of great looks at the basket. They’ve converted a lot of those two-point shots, but they have left a lot of points out there at the free throw line as well. The Wolverines are a decent three-point shooting team at 35%, but their 27% 3P Rate ranks 340th in the nation.
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<h3><strong><u>New Mexico</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Aggies</u></strong></h3>
New Mexico State has had a hard time getting going this season. Extremely strict COVID protocols have pushed the team to El Paso, TX for its home games. The Aggies were idle from December 28 to January 25, so they’ve only played 10 games this season and have split them down the middle with a 5-5 record. They have actually lost four of six conference games in a league that they usually dominate.

You would think that with each passing game, NMSU would start to look better, but they’ve been as inconsistent as the day is long. Losses to Grand Canyon are understandable, but the Aggies gave up 1.28 points per possession to Cal Baptist in the first game before adjusting to win the second game by 27. They lost the first game on the road at Seattle by 11 before turning around to win by seven in the second game.

You really don’t know what you are going to get from New Mexico State on a game-by-game basis. It has definitely been a throwaway year, but the Aggies could still put it all together and make a run to go to the NCAA Tournament. That would probably start tonight with a good performance against Utah Valley.

New Mexico State is also a good rebounding team, which could neutralize some of what Utah Valley does well, but the Aggies are allowing opponents to make 51.9% of their twos and 35.3% of their threes. The Aggies are 11th in 3P Rate, so they’ve taken a ton of treys, but are only making 30.3% of those shots. This will only be the team’s third game at Eastwood High School. Surely they’ve been practicing there, but it still has to be quite strange.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Going against a New Mexico State team that is the most talented in the WAC is a bit scary, but they don’t really seem to have everything together to the point where we can reliably expect them to beat an opponent by double digits. Utah Valley gets way too many high-percentage looks at the rim in my opinion for NMSU to get a blowout victory.

My only concern here is that Utah Valley’s free throw shortcomings come into play late in the game, but this could also be a game played to New Mexico State’s slow tempo. Tarleton State slowed Utah Valley down. They seem to play at the tempo of their opponent. A low-possession game makes it even harder to blow a team out.
<h4><strong>Pick: Utah Valley +9</strong></h4>
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