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<p>James Madison Dukes and Old Dominion Monarchs are set to face off on Saturday, November 16th, with kick-off at 4:00 ET from S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk. ESNU will be covering this week 12 college football matchup. The Dukes are favored by -4 on the road, and the over/under line is currently set at 52 points. The money line odds have James Madison at -186 and Old Dominion at +155. The Dukes come in with a 7-2 record, while the Monarchs are 4-5 this season.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +4</p><p>This game will be played at S.B. Ballard Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Old Dominion Monarchs winning this one by a score of 26 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Old Dominion Monarchs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 52 points</li></ul><h3>Will The James Madison Dukes Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>James Madison enters Week 12 against Old Dominion with a 7-2 record, ranked 44th in our CFB power rankings. They are a perfect 4-0 at home but have split their road games at 2-2. The Dukes have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 6.4% shot at winning the Sun Belt.</p> <p></p><p>James Madison has been favored in seven of their nine games, going 5-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +18.9 points per game, and they are 5-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52 points. James Madison’s games have averaged 51.8 points, with an average over/under line of 53.1 points. Their over/under record for the season stands at 2-6.</p><p>James Madison’s offense is averaging 35.3 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 22nd in the nation. Quarterback Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 2,034 yards with 21 touchdowns and just two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 104. The Dukes rank 20th nationally in passer rating.</p> <p>On the ground, James Madison averages 187.7 rushing yards per game. George Pettaway leads the rushing attack with 659 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Omarion Dollison is the top receiver with 444 yards and five touchdowns. Overall, James Madison is ranked 88th in our offensive power rankings.</p><p>James Madison's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 9th nationally by allowing just 16.4 points per game. They are also 28th in the country against the run, giving up only 114.3 rushing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their latest game, a 38-7 win over Georgia State, the Dukes allowed just 7 points and 259 total yards. Georgia State managed only 46 rushing yards on 27 attempts, while James Madison’s secondary gave up 213 passing yards on 24 completions.</p><h3>Are The Old Dominion Monarchs Going Win In At Upset At S.B. Ballard Stadium</h3><p>Old Dominion enters Week 12 with a 4-5 record, hosting James Madison. They’ve split their home games at 2-2 and are ranked 80th in our power rankings. The Monarchs have a 53.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections.</p> <p></p><p>Despite being favored in only two games this season, Old Dominion has a +0.2 average scoring margin. They’ve gone 5-4 against the spread, with a 5-2 record as underdogs and an 0-2 mark as favorites.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 52 points. Old Dominion’s games have averaged 50.7 points, with their over/under record at 4-5 and an average line of 53.1 points.</p><p>Old Dominion’s offense has leaned heavily on their ground game, ranking 24th in rushing attempts per game and averaging 191.1 rushing yards per contest. They are 61st in scoring, with 25.4 points per game, and we have them 85th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Aaron Young leads the team with 541 rushing yards, averaging 4 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns.</p> <p>Quarterback Colton Joseph has thrown for 1,207 yards, completing 61.8% of his passes, with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions. Old Dominion is 101st in passing yards per game. Isiah Paige has 622 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 50 catches.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense has allowed an average of 25.2 points per game this season, including 28 points in their recent 28-20 loss to Appalachian State. They gave up 381 total yards, with 155 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 226 passing yards, though they did manage to force two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 163.4 rushing yards per game and 243.4 passing yards against Old Dominion, ranking the Monarchs 125th in the nation for passing yards allowed. Quarterbacks have completed 60% of their passes and have a passer rating of 87.1 against Old Dominion’s defense.</p>

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<p>The Jaspers and Saints are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Saints will host the game at MVP Arena in Albany, NY. The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Siena as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MANHATTAN JASPERS VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at MVP Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Saints.</li><li>Not only will Siena pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Manhattan Have A Chance at MVP Arena?</h3><h3>Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Manhattan improved to 5-5 on the season with an 86-81 road win over Presbyterian on Saturday, December 21st. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Jaspers not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-30 at halftime, Manhattan turned things around by scoring 43 points in the 2nd half while holding Presbyterian to 30. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>Manhattan's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. They connected on 25 of 32 free throws, hitting 78.1% from the line, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Carl Parrish led the way with 23 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep. Kory Mincy, Will Sydnor, Jaden Winston, and Devin Dinkins each added 18 points, with Mincy dishing out 7 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 81 points, the Manhattan Jaspers held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. The Jaspers allowed 14 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Manhattan's defense saw their opponent hit 11 threes on 31 attempts, good for 35%. The Jaspers also sent their opponent to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws, a 69% success rate. Manhattan gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Saints?</h3><p>Siena improved to 6-7 on the season with an 83-77 road win over Cornell on Monday. The Saints entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.</p> <p>After a 35-35 tie at halftime, Siena scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Siena's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 54.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 19 from deep, while shooting 62.1% from inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 23 of 32 attempts, good for 71.9%.</p> <p>Nazir Williams led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, shooting 61.5% from the field. Justice Shoats also dished out 10 assists, while Gavin Doty added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Guy Ragland Jr. was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5, including 1-for-1 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Siena's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Saints allowed 24 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 60% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>Siena's defense held the opposing team to 4 made three-pointers on 12 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 77%.</p>

Manhattan Jaspers vs Siena Saints NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>The Fighting Illini and Terrapins are set to face off at 5:30 ET on FOX. The Terrapins will host the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. Illinois is favored by -2 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against Maryland. The over/under for the game is set at 139.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +2</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Not only will Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Win on the Road?</h3><p>Illinois is favored by two points on the road against Maryland. They come into the game with an 18-6 overall record and a 9-4 mark in Big Ten play. Their road record this season is 4-4, and they have an average scoring margin of +5.5 points per game in those contests.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Fighting Illini have gone just 4-6. They are 16-3 this season when favored, and they have won four straight games at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Illinois has gone 9-9-1 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 12-10-2, but they have a better record on the road at 5-2-1. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Illini are 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Illinois' games this year (147.5). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 168 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Illinois' offense looked good, scoring 97 points against Michigan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.2% and made 13/15 free throws. The top scorer for the Fighting Illini was Terrence Shannon Jr. with 31 points, while Coleman Hawkins also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Illinois' defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.3 points per game. Illinois' three-point defense is currently 42nd in the country at 5.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.8% of their shots vs. Illinois.</p><h3>Can Maryland Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>At home this season, Maryland has a record of 11-4, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. The Terrapins' average scoring margin at home this season is +11.5 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Maryland has been the underdog in 10 games, and they have gone 3-7 in those games. In their last game, they defeated Iowa by a score of 78-66.</p><p>Overall, Maryland's ATS record this season is 10-15 and they are currently 6-9 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Terps are 4-6 and they are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 for Maryland's game against Illinois is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (136.4). So far, 16 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, which is higher than their season average of 133.2 points per game.</p><p>Maryland is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 78 points vs. Iowa. This figure is more than their season average of 69.4 points per game. Leading Maryland in scoring vs. Iowa was Jahmir Young with his 21 points. Deshawn Harris-Smith also added 17 points for the Terrapins.</p><p>At present, the Terrapins' defense is nationally ranked 15th, allowing 63.8 points per game. Maryland's three-point defense is currently 24th in the country at 5.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.8% of their shots vs. Maryland.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Panthers game? Catch the action at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ACCN. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>CLEMSON TIGERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Tigers Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Clemson improved to 14-4 on the season with a 70-59 road win over Georgia Tech on Tuesday, January 14th. The Tigers entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 129 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 36-25 at halftime, Clemson matched Georgia Tech’s 34 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, Clemson's offense put up 70 points, shooting 44.2% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16-for-20 from the line.</p> <p>Jaeden Zackery led the way with 21 points, hitting 3-of-5 from three-point range and shooting 58.3% overall. Ian Schieffelin added 16 points and 6 assists, while Baye Ndongo contributed 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 12 offensive rebounds, Clemson’s defense held their opponent to just 59 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Tigers limited damage inside, allowing only 12 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, also at a 35% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Clemson’s opponent shot 35%, hitting 7 of their 20 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they managed 14 points, shooting 73% on 19 attempts.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Panthers Chances at Home</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh fell to 12-5 on the season after an 82-70 road loss to Florida State on Wednesday, January 15th. The Panthers, who were -3 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 28-23 at halftime, Pittsburgh’s defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 54 points while scoring 47. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.5% overall, with a 37.1% mark on two-pointers. They connected on 38.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 21 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%.</p> <p>The Panthers were strong at the free-throw line, making 20 of 22 attempts for a 90.9% rate. Jamir Watkins led the team with 26 points and 8 rebounds, while Jaland Lowe added 22 points and 5 assists. Malique Ewin contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Jorge Diaz Graham hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Despite shooting just 42% from the field, Pittsburgh’s opponent managed to score 82 points. They shot 48% on two-point attempts, making 18 of 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh’s defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 28 free throws, shooting 84%.</p>

Clemson Tigers vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Tigers and Bulldogs are set to face off at 1:00 ET on SECN. The Bulldogs will host the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. Auburn is favored by -6.5 in this Southeastern conference matchup the against Georgia. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Auburn Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Auburn Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 16-1 on the season with an 88-66 win over Mississippi State on Tuesday, January 14th. Auburn, playing at home, entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Auburn led 46-27 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 154 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 88 points with a 55% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, thanks to 63.9% shooting on two-point attempts and 41.7% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 at the line.</p> <p>Chad Baker-Mazara led the way with 20 points, hitting 8 of 11 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. Chaney Johnson and Josh Hubbard each added 17 points, with Johnson shooting 7-for-10 and Hubbard struggling at 2-for-12, including 2-for-10 from three-point range. Miles Kelly and RJ Melendez both grabbed 10 rebounds, with Kelly also hitting 3 of 5 from three.</p><p>Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, giving up 66 points on 55% shooting, they managed to hold the opposing team to just 12 free-throw attempts, with 15 total trips to the line. Auburn also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing only 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia fell to 14-3 on the season after a 74-56 road loss to Tennessee on Wednesday. Entering the game as +12 underdogs, the Bulldogs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, just under the O/U line of 134.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia led 26-25 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 30. The Bulldogs will need to regroup after this tough loss.</p><p>Georgia struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points while shooting 37.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.4%, and they hit only 28.6% of their threes, going 6-for-21 from beyond the arc. They did well at the free-throw line, making 10 of 12 attempts for an 83.3% rate.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the Bulldogs with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Zakai Zeigler added 16 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 of 8 threes. Silas Demary Jr. was also effective from deep, connecting on 4 of 7 three-point attempts.</p><p>Georgia's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia's defense held their opponents to 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they made all their free throws. Georgia allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Penguins and Islanders face off at 7:00 ET on TNT. The Islanders are hosting the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The Penguins are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Islanders. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 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 7:00 ET on Wednesday, April 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Penguins being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Pittsburgh Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p><p>With just one game remaining in the regular season, the Penguins are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. Overall, Pittsburgh has a record of 38-31-12, including a mark of 23-26 against the Eastern Conference and 13-12 within the division. On the road, the Penguins are 15-17-8 this year.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Penguins have gone 7-3, and they have won three straight games when favored. For the season, Pittsburgh has been favored in 47 of their 81 games, going 25-15-7 in those contests.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Penguins have a puck line record of 20-20, and they are 39-42 overall. So far, Pittsburgh has 26 wins by multiple goals and has lost by multiple goals 22 times. Their average scoring differential for the year is +.1 goals per game, and they have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten games.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Penguins have a puck line record of 19-28, and they have been favored in 47 of their games this season. In their last three games, Pittsburgh's puck line record is 1-2, and they are 3-0 against the puck line in their last three road games. So far, the team's average scoring margin on the road is -.2 goals per game.</p> <p>Games involving Pittsburgh have an average of 6.1 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.3. In terms of their over/under performance, the Penguins come in with a record of 35-40-6.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Pittsburgh has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 4 goals per game.</p><p>The Penguins come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 17th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 8th in the league. This season, the Penguins are 21-19 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 16-11 record.</p><p>Pittsburgh will be looking for a good game from Sidney Crosby who leads the team in scoring with 42 goals, ranking 11th in the NHL. Crosby also comes into the game with 50 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders are currently 4th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against New York. They also are 16th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic gets the start and has made 32 starts this season. His record at this point is 18-6, and his save percentage is 0.678%.</p><h3>Can New York Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Islanders have gone 20-10-10 and come into this game with a four-game winning streak at home. In the Eastern Conference, the Islanders are in 7th place and have gone 24-25 against conference opponents. Against the Metropolitan Division, the Islanders have gone 12-13 this season. Overall, the Islanders have gone 38-27-16 and have 92 points on the season. Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone 8-2 and have won four of their last five games.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Islanders have gone 18-14-10 and have been the underdog in 42 of their 81 games. In games where they have been the underdog, the Islanders have won five straight games. Against the Penguins this season, the Islanders have gone 2-1 and have gone 4-1 in their last five games.</p></p><p>At home, the Islanders have a puck line record of 17-23 and an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game. So far, they have gone 41-40 against the puck line, including a mark of 2-1 in their last three games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, New York has a puck line record of 29-13, and their average scoring differential when not favored is -.5 goals per game. In their last 10 home games, the Islanders have gone 5-5 against the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring New York is 6.2. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6. The Islanders come in with an over/under record of 41-35-5.</p><p>Pittsburgh has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>Offensively, the Islanders come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 18th position in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Islanders offense is 22nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the NHL.</p><p>New York's leading goal scorer is Bo Horvat. So far this season, he has 33 goals, placing him 30th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 35 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Islanders head into the game ranked 4th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 16th in shutouts, achieving 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Sorokin gets the start and has made 54 starts this season. His record at this point is 24-19, and his save percentage is 0.983%.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 4/17/24

<p>The Gaels and Waves are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Waves will host the game at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA. Saint Mary's is favored by -13.5 in this West Coast conference contest against Pepperdine. The game's over/under currently sits at 138.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT MARY'S GAELS VS PEPPERDINE WAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Firestone Fieldhouse at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Waves.</li><li>Not only will Pepperdine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Saint Mary's Have A Chance at Firestone Fieldhouse?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Mary's improved to 14-3 on the season with a dominant 103-56 win over San Diego on January 11th. The Gaels were -16 favorites going into the game and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>Saint Mary's led 41-24 at halftime and poured in 62 points in the 2nd half while allowing just 32. It was an impressive road performance for the Gaels, who continue to look strong this season.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 103 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 51.7% of their threes, going 15-for-29 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.9%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>The Gaels were active on the boards, grabbing 20 offensive rebounds and dishing out 26 assists. Mikey Lewis led the way with 18 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 87.5% overall and 80% from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts.</p><p>Saint Mary's Gaels put up a strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 56 points. They allowed a 44% shooting performance, with the other team making 24 of their 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Gaels limited their opponent to 5 threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line only 3 times, where they made all 3.</p><h3>Can Pepperdine Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Pepperdine Waves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Waves fell to 7-11 on the season after an 80-63 home loss to San Francisco on Thursday. Pepperdine entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 48-36 at halftime, the Waves were unable to mount a comeback, scoring just 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 143 fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>Pepperdine's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 14 three-point attempts for a 14.3% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.9%. Their two-point shooting was more effective, as they connected on 50% of their attempts (21/42).</p> <p>Malik Thomas led the Waves with 20 points, hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range. Boubacar Coulibaly was efficient inside, shooting 66.7% (8/12) and adding 6 rebounds. Marcus Williams contributed 16 points, making 2 of 7 from deep, and added 4 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 80 points, Pepperdine's defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 23 made shots on 56 attempts. The Waves allowed 21 two-pointers on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pepperdine's defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 2 made threes on 14 attempts, or 14% shooting. The Waves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

Saint Mary's Gaels vs Pepperdine Waves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The 49ers and Golden Hurricane are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPNU. The Golden Hurricane will host the game at Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK. Charlotte is favored by -2 in this American Athletic conference contest against Tulsa. The game's over/under currently sits at 138 points.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +2</p><p>This game will be played at Reynolds Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Golden Hurricane.</li><li>Not only will Tulsa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the 49ers Grab a Win in Tulsa?</h3><p>Charlotte will be the favorite on the road against Tulsa, as they are favored by two points. The 49ers have a record of 17-9 this season, including an 11-3 mark in American Athletic Conference games. They have gone 6-6 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home, Charlotte has been dominant, going 11-1, compared to just 5-8 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.3, while it is -5.2 on the road. The 49ers have been favored in 15 of their 26 games, going 13-2 in those contests.</p><p>Charlotte has an ATS record of 14-10-1 this season, including a mark of 10-2 as the favorite. On the road, the 49ers have gone just 4-8-1 vs. the spread this year and are 0-3 ATS in their last three road games.</p><p>Charlotte's over/under record this season is 11-12-2 and today's line of 138 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (135.3). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 136 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Charlotte offense put up just 52 points vs. the Memphis Tigers. Overall, they are now averaging 69.2 points per game which is 346th in the country. Igor Milicic Jr. led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points. Additionally, Robert Braswell contributed 13 points for the 49ers.</p><p>So far, the 49ers' defense is ranked 27th in the country at 65.2 points per contest. Charlotte's three-point defense is currently 60th in the country at 6.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.5% of their shots vs. Charlotte.</p><h3>Will the Golden Hurricane Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Tulsa has been much better at home this season, going 10-5 compared to 1-7 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +8.4, compared to -15.0 on the road. They have lost two straight games at home, and their record in their last 10 home games is 6-4.</p>

<p>Overall, Tulsa is 13-13 this season, and they have lost five straight games. In their last game, they lost to Wichita State by a score of 79-63. In American Athletic Conference play, they are just 3-10, but they have gone 10-3 in non-conference action.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Tulsa has struggled vs. the spread, going just 3-9-1. Their overall ATS mark is 9-11-3. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Golden Hurricane are just 1-8-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138 for the Tulsa vs Charlotte game is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (147.4). The average scoring total in their last three games is 144 points, which is higher than today's over/under line of 138. So far this season, 15 of their games have finished with more points than 138.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Tulsa offense tallied 63 points in a matchup against Wichita State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.4%, and they made 2 threes. PJ Haggerty is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 20.3. Meanwhile, Cobe Williams also brings a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.</p><p>Tulsa's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.6 points per game. Tulsa's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Wichita State offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 79 points.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bluejays versus the Red Storm? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Creighton come into this Big East conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 152.5 points.</p><h3>CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. John's Red Storm +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. JOHN'S RED STORM:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Not only will St. John's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bluejays Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Creighton enters today's game against St. John's as the favorite, as they have been in 24 of their 27 games this season. They have gone 19-5 in those games, including a current win streak of four games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Bluejays have gone 8-4, and they have an average scoring margin of +8.6 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 6-4.</p><p>Creighton has an ATS record of 14-13 this season and is 8-4 vs. the spread on the road. As the favorite, the Bluejays are 13-11 vs. the spread this year and have gone 3-0 ATS in their last three games as the favorite. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Creighton has an ATS record of 5-5.</p><p>Creighton's over/under record this season is 13-14, and today's line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (148.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points, which is right in line with their season average of 150.4 points per game. So far, 17 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line.</p><p>In their recent game, the Bluejays' offense concluded with 85 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 81.3 points per contest. The top scorer for the Bluejays was Steven Ashworth with 20 points, while Trey Alexander also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>At this time, the Bluejays' defense is positioned 105th in the country, permitting 69.1 points per game. So far, the Creighton defense is giving up an average of 8.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.8 times per game (399th).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog St. John's?</h3><p>St. John's enters this game with a 15-12 record and a 7-8 mark in Big East play. The Red Storm have been much better at home this season, going 10-4 compared to 5-7 on the road.</p>

<p>As an underdog, St. John's is just 2-7 this season, and they are currently a 2.5-point underdog against Creighton. So far this year, the Red Storm have been the underdog in nine of their 27 games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, St. John's has a record of 4-5 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 12-14. At home, the Red Storm are 7-7 ATS and their last 3 home ATS record is 1-2.</p><p>St. John's over/under record this season is 14-12, and today's line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (149.1). So far, 16 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 4-5.</p><p>St. John's is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 90 points vs. Georgetown. This figure is more than their season average of 76.6 points per game. The top scorer for the Red Storm was Jordan Dingle with 22 points, while RJ Luis also added 19 to the scoreboard.</p><p>In terms of defense, St. John's is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.4 points per game. In their most recent game, the St. John's defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Georgetown knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 85 points.</p>

Creighton Bluejays vs St. John's Red Storm Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/24

<p>The Badgers and Trojans are set to face off at 3:00 ET on BTN. The Trojans will host the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Wisconsin is favored by -2.5 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against USC. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5 points.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</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>Can the Wisconsin Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wisconsin improved to 14-3 on the season with a 70-68 win over Ohio State on Tuesday. The Badgers, who were -6.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Wisconsin led 37-20 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own. Despite the narrow win, the Badgers will need to address their 2nd half defensive struggles moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Wisconsin's offense put up 70 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a strong 57.7% from two-point range. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for 22.7%.</p> <p>The Badgers were impressive at the free-throw line, knocking down 25 of 28 attempts, good for 89.3%. Bruce Thornton led the way with 21 points and 3 assists, while John Tonje added 17 points. Wisconsin finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite Wisconsin's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. The Badgers allowed 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, translating to 57% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Wisconsin held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, the opposing team capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 25 of 28 attempts, good for 89%. Wisconsin also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Trojans Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>USC Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>USC improved to 11-6 on the season with a 99-89 win over Iowa on Tuesday. The Trojans, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> 

<p>USC led 48-32 at halftime but allowed 57 points in the 2nd half while scoring 51. The game’s total points of 188 exceeded the O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>USC's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 64.9% (37/57) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.7%. They were deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 15 threes for 66.7%, while also shooting 64.3% from two-point range (27/42).</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 25 points and 9 assists, while Saint Thomas added 24 points on 9/10 shooting, including 3/4 from three. Wesley Yates III contributed 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep, and Owen Freeman chipped in 23 points, making 11 of 14 shots.</p><p>USC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 64% shooting from the field. The Trojans allowed 37 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC's defense gave up 10 threes on 15 attempts, a 66% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 free throws.</p>

Wisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Roadrunners and Gaels. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Gaels at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -23.5 vs. UTSA.</p><h3>UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +23.5.</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>Taking a Look at the Roadrunners Chances in Moraga</h3><h3>UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Roadrunners improved to 6-1 on the season with a 78-71 home win over the Huskies on Saturday. UTSA was favored by 13 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UTSA led 35-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points ended at 149, just over the O/U line of 148.</p><p>UTSA's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field. They were efficient inside, hitting 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from three, making just 25% (5/20). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, connecting on 23 of 25 attempts (92%).</p> <p>Amir Spears led the way with 31 points and 5 assists, shooting 44% overall and 20% from deep. Julian Mackey added 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip. Raekwon Horton was highly efficient, going 6/7 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds.</p><p>UTSA's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Roadrunners allowed 20 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UTSA's defense held opponents to 5 threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they hit 23 free throws for 92%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Saint Mary's?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Mary's suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 6-1 after a 68-64 defeat to Arizona State on Friday. The Gaels were -6 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 34-32 at halftime, Saint Mary's scored just 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the O/U line of 139.</p><p>Saint Mary's managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a two-point shooting mark of 39.5% (17/43). From beyond the arc, they hit 47.1%, connecting on 8 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Gaels struggled, making only 6 of 12 attempts. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Jordan Ross and Joson Sanon led the way with 19 points each, with Ross hitting 4 of 5 threes and Sanon going 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Saint Mary's Gaels gave up 68 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, going 25/60. The Gaels held their opponent to 39% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 17 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Gaels allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 6 shots, shooting 50%. Saint Mary's allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

UTSA Roadrunners vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

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