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<p>Looking to win big? The Senators and Wild face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Wild as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (+123)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Ottawa Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 18-15-2. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Three different players scored for the Senators, who kept Seattle off the board. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense produced three goals in their 3-0 win over Seattle, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th of the season on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk scored his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette also tallied his 7th, opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Tim Stützle added his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal, while Michael Amadio picked up his 2nd assist on Stützle’s empty-netter.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will look to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Can the Wild Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 22-10-4 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild, finding the net at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with a goal at 19:08 in the first. Matt Boldy secured the win for Minnesota with a goal just 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild's 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up assists on both goals, bringing his season total to three. Marco Rossi also contributed with his seventh assist on Boldy's overtime winner.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson posted 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Ducks game? Catch the action at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on B1G+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Oregon is favored by -21 vs. Weber State.</p><h3>WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Weber State Wildcats +21</p><p>This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEBER STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Weber State at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Weber State Have A Chance at Matthew Knight Arena?</h3><p>Weber State's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-7 after a 64-62 loss to Utah Valley on Saturday. The Wildcats were -2 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 126 points fell short of the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Weber State trailed 38-35 at halftime and allowed 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 27. They'll need to find answers soon if they hope to turn their season around.</p><p>Weber State managed just 62 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 57.6% success rate on two-point attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 20 threes for 25%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wildcats shot 60%, making 9 of 15 attempts. They recorded 11 offensive rebounds and 9 assists. Carter Welling led the way with 22 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>Weber State's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 57% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wildcats held the other team to 5 made threes on 20 attempts, or 25%. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 60%.</p><h3>Can the Ducks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Ducks improved to 11-1 on the season with a 76-61 win over Stanford on Saturday. Oregon was favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 137 points fell below the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Oregon took control early, leading 36-19 at halftime. Although they allowed 42 points in the 2nd half, they scored 40 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>Oregon put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 49.1% in effective field goal percentage. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% on 6 of 22 attempts, while connecting on 54.5% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Ducks were solid from the free-throw line, making 22 of 29 attempts for a 75.9% success rate. Maxime Raynaud led the way with 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall and 33.3% from three-point range.</p><p>Oregon's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon's opponent shot 26%, hitting 8 of 30 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 7/13, shooting 53%. Oregon also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Weber State Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hilltoppers and Wolverines game? Catch the action at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Western Kentucky at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hilltoppers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Western Kentucky improved to 7-3 on the season with an 86-73 win over Seattle on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Hilltoppers were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.</p> <p>Leading 38-32 at halftime, Western Kentucky scored 48 points in the second half while allowing 41 to the Redhawks.</p><p>Western Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 59.2% shooting from the field. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 20 threes for a 60% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 71.4%.</p> <p>Don McHenry led the way with 28 points, connecting on 4 of 5 from deep and shooting 75% overall. The Hilltoppers dished out 18 assists, with Paris Dawson adding 6, despite struggling with his shot, going 1 of 7 from three.</p><p>Western Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 58% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hilltoppers gave up 12 threes, with the opposing team shooting 60% from deep. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 16 free throws.</p><h3>Can Michigan Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Michigan improved to 9-3 on the season with an 89-58 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Sunday. The Wolverines, who were -20.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Michigan took control early, leading 54-29 at halftime. They added 35 points in the 2nd half while holding the Mastodons to 29. The game’s total points of 147 fell short of the 161.5 O/U line.</p><p>Michigan's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 62.7% (37/59). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.2%, thanks in part to their 71.1% shooting from two-point range (27/38) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21).</p> <p>The Wolverines also dished out 21 assists, with Jalen Jackson leading the way with 27 points on 10/17 shooting. Tre Donaldson added 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Roddy Gayle Jr. and Vladislav Goldin both shot 85.7% from the field, with Gayle contributing 12 points and 6 boards.</p><p>Even though Michigan gave up 58 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team made 71% of their two-point attempts, going 27/38.</p> <p>Michigan also had trouble defending the three, as the opponent shot 47%, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. They sent the other team to the line just 6 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wolverines versus the Lumberjacks? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Utah Valley.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Not only will Stephen F. Austin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Wolverines Ready for a Win at Nacogdoches?</h3><p>Utah Valley is 2-9 on the road this season, and they have lost eight straight games away from home. They are coming off a 62-61 loss to Seattle and have gone 1-9 in their last 10 road games.</p>

<p>As an underdog, the Wolverines are 4-10 this year, and they have gone 9-11 overall. They are 4-5 in Western Athletic Conference games and 5-6 outside of their conference.</p><p>Utah Valley has an overall ATS record of 10-7-1 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-5-1. As the underdog, the Wolverines are 7-6-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Utah Valley has gone 5-4-1.</p><p>Utah Valley's over/under record this season is 8-10 and the average scoring total in their games is 137.4 points. Today's over/under line of 140.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (139.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Most recently, the Utah Valley offense finished with just 61 points vs. Seattle. For the game, they hit 6/18 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 47.2%. One area that the Utah Valley offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 27th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 42%.</p><p>At this time, the Wolverines' defense is positioned 115th in the country, permitting 69.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.3 threes per game vs. Stephen F. Austin. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.0%.</p><h3>Does Stephen F. Austin Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin enters this game as a 6.5-point favorite, and they have gone 8-5 this season when favored. So far, the Lumberjacks are 12-8 overall, including a 6-5 record at home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, Stephen F. Austin has gone 5-5, and they are coming off a two-point loss to California Baptist. On the season, they have a scoring differential of +4.3 points per game at home.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has an ATS record of just 6-12 this season and they have gone just 4-9 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lumberjacks have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Stephen F. Austin is 11-7 and the average scoring total in their games is 146.6 points. Today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (146.2) and there have been more games with more points than today's OU line (12) than games with fewer points (6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's offense had a good outing, putting up 79 points against California Baptist. They achieved a 52% field goal percentage and went 21/29 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Lumberjacks was Latrell Jossell with 23 points, while AJ Cajuste also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>At this time, the Lumberjacks' defense is positioned 133rd in the country, permitting 70.6 points per game. Stephen F. Austin's three-point defense is currently 58th in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 37.4% of their shots vs. Stephen F. Austin.</p>

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