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The Gaels and Pioneers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers will host the game at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Sacred Heart as the -1 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.<h3>IONA GAELS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers -1This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.<h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Gaels?</h3>Iona’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 2-7 after a 70-66 loss to Rice on Sunday. The Gaels were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, and while they kept it close, they couldn’t pull off the win. The total points for the game ended at 136, just over the pre-game O/U line of 134. After a 35-35 tie at halftime, Iona scored 31 points in the 2nd half but allowed 35, leading to the loss. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find a way to close out games if they want to turn their season around.Iona struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.5% from the field and 35% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they hit 36.4% from three-point range, making 8 of 22 attempts. Adam Njie Jr. and James Patterson each scored 19 points, with Njie shooting 57.1% overall and 75% from three. Patterson added 9 rebounds. Caden Powell was efficient, hitting 6 of 8 shots for 14 points, while Trae Broadnax contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds.Despite Iona's defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. The Gaels struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents hit 66%, going 18/27. Iona did better on the perimeter, holding their opponents to just 3/19 from three-point range, a 15% shooting performance. However, they sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 86%.<h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Pioneers?</h3>Sacred Heart improved to 3-5 on the season with a 73-65 road win over Boston on Sunday. The Pioneers entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. Leading 30-28 at halftime, Sacred Heart scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points (138) just missed the O/U line of 139.Sacred Heart's offense put up 73 points in their latest game, shooting 41.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in large part to hitting 46.4% from three-point range, connecting on 13 of 28 attempts. They were also efficient at the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 shots for an 87.5% success rate. Kyrone Alexander led the way with 22 points and 4 assists, shooting 63.6% from the field. Amiri Stewart added 20 points, while Michael McNair and Nyle Ralph-Beyer each contributed 18 and 17 points, respectively, with Ralph-Beyer grabbing 9 rebounds. Anquan Hill chipped in 12 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.Sacred Heart's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 65 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 11 of 28 attempts, a 39% success rate. From beyond the arc, Sacred Heart allowed 9 three-pointers on 29 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. The opponent was efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 17 shots, a 94% rate. Sacred Heart also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

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SECN will be covering the matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and Missouri Tigers, set to kick off at 7:45 ET from Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. The Tigers are the -1.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 42.5 points. The money line odds are +100 for the Sooners and -121 for the Tigers. Oklahoma has a 5-4 record, while Missouri comes in at 6-2 for the season.<h3>OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +1.5This game will be played at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium at 7:45 ET on Saturday, November 9th.<h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Missouri Tigers winning this one by a score of 23 to 22</li><li>Even though we like the Missouri Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Oklahoma Sooners at +1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oklahoma Sooners Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3>Oklahoma enters Week 11 with a 5-4 record, ranked 27th in our power rankings. They have a 66.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Sooners are 3-3 at home and 1-1 on the road this season. Oklahoma is 3-0 as the favorite and 1-4 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is +4.3 points per game, and they are 4-4 against the spread, going 2-0 on the road and 2-4 at home. The Sooners’ over/under record is 3-5, with their games averaging 46.3 points. Their average over/under line is 49.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 42.5 points.Oklahoma’s offense has been underwhelming this season, averaging just 25.3 points per game, which ranks 68th nationally. They are 92nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Their third-down conversion rate is a low 34.3%, and they rank 86th in passing yards, with 188.7 per game. Jackson Arnold has thrown for 1,169 yards, and Oklahoma is 46th in passing attempts. Arnold has 12 touchdown passes and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 93. Oklahoma’s run game is more prominent, ranking 7th in rushing attempts and averaging 152.8 yards per game. Jovantae Barnes leads with 577 rushing yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. J.J. Hester is the top receiver with 265 yards and one touchdown.Oklahoma's defense is currently ranked 23rd in the nation against the run, allowing just 108.3 rushing yards per game. In their recent game, they held Maine to 109 rushing yards on 28 attempts and gave up 144 passing yards. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 62.9% completion rate and a passer rating of 89.6 against Oklahoma, throwing for 217.4 yards per game. The Sooners rank 34th nationally, giving up 21 points per game.<h3>Will The Missouri Tigers Win At Home Over The Oklahoma Sooners?</h3>At 6-2, Missouri is set to face Oklahoma in Week 11. The Tigers are 3-0 at home and rank 26th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of reaching bowl eligibility but only a 0.1% chance of winning the Southeastern. Missouri has gone 4-0 as the favorite this season. Missouri’s ATS record stands at 3-3, with a +9.9 average scoring margin. They are 3-1 against the spread as the favorite and 0-2 as the underdog. This week’s over/under line is 42.5 points, while Missouri’s games have averaged a 51-point line. Their over/under record is 1-5, with their games averaging 45.6 points.Missouri’s offense is averaging 27.8 points per game as they head into week 11, placing them 54th in the nation. They are ranked 65th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game ranks 43rd in attempts, with 34.1 per game, and 36th in completions, averaging 21.5. They are converting 46.2% of their third downs, which ranks 20th nationally. Overall, they are 75th in passing yards per game, with 227.9, and their passer rating is 90th in the country. Quarterback Brady Cook has thrown for 1,575 yards this season, with a passer rating of 93. He has completed 62.8% of his passes, with seven touchdowns and one interception. Nate Noel leads the rushing attack with 503 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry and scoring two touchdowns. Theo Wease Jr. has 482 receiving yards on 37 catches, with one touchdown.Missouri's defense, ranked 14th nationally, has allowed 17.9 points per game this season. They’ve given up 135.1 rushing yards per game and 164.8 passing yards, ranking 17th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 75.6 against Missouri, completing 57.1% of their throws. In their recent game against Alabama, Missouri allowed 34 points and 486 total yards, including 271 rushing yards on 37 attempts. Alabama also threw for 215 yards, though Missouri’s defense didn’t allow a passing touchdown.

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Looking to win big? The Canucks and Blue Jackets face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are hosting the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Canucks come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.<h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 1:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.<h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+174)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Canucks?</h3>With a record of 29-11-3, Vancouver sits atop the Western Conference standings and leads the Pacific Division. The Canucks have won five straight games and have gone 5-0 in their last five contests. On the road, Vancouver has won five straight games and has a record of 15-7-2.

When playing against other Western Conference teams, the Canucks have gone 16-8 this season. As the favorite, Vancouver has gone 17-7-0 and has won two straight games when favored.On the road this season, the Canucks have a puck line record of 16-8 and an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Vancouver's puck line record is 7-3.

So far this season, the Canucks have 21 wins by multiple goals compared to just 8 wins by one goal. As the favorite, Vancouver has a puck line record of 14-10. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Vancouver is 6.4. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Canucks come in with an over/under record of 26-15-2.When looking at their past three road matchups, Vancouver has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. Looking at how the Canucks' offense is performing during power plays, they are 10th in power play goals and 16th in shorthanded goals.Vancouver's leading scorer is Brock Boeser. So far, he has 27 goals which is 5th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Boeser has 19 assists this season.Coming into the game, the Blue Jackets' defense is 26th in takeaways at 5.8 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.5 goals per game which is 3rd in the NHL.Entering the game, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 31 games this season. His current record stands at 22-8, and his save percentage is 0.981%.<h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3>With a record of 13-21-9, the Blue Jackets are in 15th place in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, Columbus has gone just 2-8 and has lost two straight games as the underdog. At home this season, the Blue Jackets are 8-12-4.

Over the course of the season, Columbus has been the underdog in 39 of their 43 games and has gone 12-19-8 in those games. Against other teams from the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets have gone just 9-22.When playing at home this season, the Blue Jackets have gone 12-12 against the puck line, and their overall puck line record is 26-17. So far, they have lost 16 games by more than one goal and have 8 wins by multiple goals.

As the underdog, Columbus has a puck line record of 25-14, and their average scoring margin on the year is -.7 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the Blue Jackets have gone 5-5 against the puck line. This season, Columbus' games are averaging 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Blue Jackets currently have an over/under record of 23-19-1.The Canucks are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.The Blue Jackets come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 17th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 20th in the league. The Columbus offense is ranked 27th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 32nd in the NHL.The leading scorer for Columbus' offense is Kirill Marchenko. Coming into the game he has 14 goals, ranking 68th in the NHL. Marchenko also comes into the game with 10 assists.Coming into the game, the Blue Jackets' defense is 26th in takeaways at 5.8 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.5 goals per game which is 3rd in the NHL.Heading into this matchup vs. Vancouver, goalie Elvis Merzlikins has started 23 games in this season. His current record is 7-8, and his save percentage stands at 0.835%.

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