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<p>Betting on today's Grizzlies and Panthers game? Catch the action at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145 points, with Northern Iowa being favored by -9.5 over Montana.</p><h3>MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana Grizzlies +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at McLeod Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Northern Iowa winning straight-up, we like Montana at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Grizzlies Win in Cedar Falls?</h3><p>Montana’s season record dropped to 4-4 after an 88-81 loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Saturday. The Grizzlies entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 145.</p> <p>Montana trailed 40-39 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 48 points in the final period, which ultimately led to their defeat.</p><p>Montana's offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 81 points with a 52.5% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, hitting 12 of 24 from deep, and were 77.8% from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies dished out 22 assists, though they managed just 5 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Malik Moore led the way, scoring 30 points on 11 of 13 shooting, including 6 of 7 from three-point range. Nolan Minessale and Kendall Blue each added 22 points, with Blue hitting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. Miles Barnstable and Drake Dobbs also contributed, with Dobbs adding 6 assists to his 14 points.</p><p>Montana's defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Montana's opponents hit 9 of 22 threes, shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws (84%). Montana gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Panthers improved to 5-4 on the season with a 78-58 home win over the Mavericks on Friday, December 13th. Northern Iowa entered the game as 14-point favorites and covered the spread with the 20-point victory.</p> 

<p>Leading 34-23 at halftime, the Panthers scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The combined points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 142.</p><p>Northern Iowa put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They hit 42.9% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 14 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 80% of their 35 attempts.</p> <p>Jacob Hutson and Trey Campbell led the way, with Hutson scoring 21 points and adding 5 assists, while Campbell contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 made threes at a 66.7% clip. The Panthers finished with 14 assists and just 5 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Northern Iowa giving up 47% shooting from the field, they held their opponent to 58 points. The Panthers allowed 16 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Iowa's defense conceded 6 three-pointers on 14 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 42%. The Panthers also sent their opponent to the line 35 times, where they made 28 free throws, shooting 80%. Northern Iowa limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p>

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Tennis is a sport that has been around for more than centuries, and it remains a very popular sport throughout the world. Tennis betting still isn’t as popular as some of the other professional sports that are out there, but there are great betting options available.

There are some massive tennis tournaments that take place throughout the year, and those are known as the major tennis tournaments. Some of those tournaments are going to be taking place in the United States, but they also are taking place throughout the world.

This article is going to explain tennis betting, and will also give you some tips for how to bet tennis. This is always going to be a sport that provides a good betting option, especially during the times of the year in which other events aren’t taking place.

Here is a look at the best tennis sportsbooks that are available in the industry, and there are going to be some great betting options at each spot.
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Knowing where to bet on tennis is going to be just as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Every sportsbook is going to have some tennis betting options, but there are some sportsbooks that stand out more than others.

Here are six of the best tennis betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that you should look to use if you want to bet on this sport.

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<p>The Sharks and Canadiens are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Canadiens will host the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Canadiens as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Canadiens to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Canadiens on the moneyline</li><li>The Canadiens should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will San Jose Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Sharks have a record of 9-29-3, which has them in 16th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Pacific Division. In the Western Conference, they have gone 4-18 and 2-11 against teams in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, they have lost all ten and have a losing streak of twelve games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, San Jose has gone 3-17-1 and have lost six straight games away from home. As the underdog, they have gone 9-29-3 this season and have lost twelve straight games as the underdog. Over their last five games, they have gone 0-5 and are 0-3 in their last three games.</p></p><p>San Jose enters this game with a puck line record of 15-26 and they have gone just 1-9 against the puck line in their last ten games. The Sharks have been the underdog in all 41 of their games this season, and their average scoring margin on the year sits at -2.2 goals per contest.</p>

<p>On the road, the Sharks have gone just 6-15 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin away from home is at -2.5 goals per game. San Jose has dropped five straight games vs. the puck line on the road, and they have just two wins by more than one goal this year.</p> <p>The average goal total for San Jose's games is sitting at 6.1. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Sharks come in with an over/under record of 16-22-3.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, San Jose has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Sharks have an average of 2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 32nd in the league. San Jose's offense is currently ranked 24th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 29th in the league.</p><p>San Jose's current leading scorer is Tomas Hertl. This season, he has 13 goals, which puts him 77th in the NHL. Hertl also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Canadiens' defense is 29th in takeaways at 5.1 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.2 goals per game which is 4th in the NHL.</p><p>Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood comes into the game having made 23 starts this season. So far, his record is 4-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.922%.</p><h3>Will the Canadiens Win at Bell Centre?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Canadiens have gone 8-10-2, and they are 3-0-0 when favored. Over their last ten games, Montreal has gone 4-6, and they have won three straight games when favored. In the Eastern Conference, the Canadiens are currently in 13th place, and they have gone 9-12 against conference opponents.</p>

<p>Through 40 games this season, Montreal has accumulated 40 points with a record of 17-17-6. Against teams from the Atlantic Division, the Canadiens have gone 4-8, and they are 6th in the division. Over their last five games, Montreal has gone 2-3, and they are 1-2 in their last three games.</p></p><p>Montreal enters the game with a puck line record of 25-15 and has gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten games at home. Overall, the Canadiens have 12 losses by multiple goals compared to 11 losses by just one goal.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Canadiens have been the underdog in 37 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 25-12. Their average scoring margin when they are the underdog is at -0.8 goals per game.</p> <p>This season, Montreal's games have an average of 6.3 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.4. The Canadiens come in with an over/under performance of 21-18-1.</p><p>Through their last three road games, San Jose has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Canadiens come into the game at 2.7 goals per contest placing 27th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 28th position in the league. Looking at how the Canadiens' offense is performing during power plays, they are 19th in power play goals and 13th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Montreal's leading goal scorer is Nick Suzuki. So far this season, he has 12 goals, placing him 83rd in the NHL. Suzuki also comes into the game with 22 assists.</p><p>The Canadiens' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 29th in takeaways and an average of 5.1 takeaways per contest. They hold 4th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Jake Allen has started 14 games this season. His current record stands at 4-8, and his save percentage is 0.602%.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/24

<p>Washington and Indiana are set to face off on Saturday, October 26th, with a 12:00 ET kickoff at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. The game will be broadcast on BTN, and the Hoosiers come in as the -6.5 point favorites. The over/under line is currently set at 52.5 points. Indiana is 7-0 on the season, while Washington has a 4-3 record. The money line odds are -248 for Indiana and +202 for Washington.</p><h3>WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Washington Huskies winning this one by a score of 30 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Washington Huskies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Washington Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Washington enters Week 9 with a 4-3 record, ranked 39th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 46.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Huskies are 3-1 at home but have struggled on the road, going 0-2 this season.</p> <p></p><p>Washington’s ATS record is 2-4, with a +7.1 average scoring margin. They are 2-2 against the spread at home and 0-2 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Washington’s games have averaged 41.1 points, with an average line of 45.3 points. Their over/under record stands at 2-4 this season.</p><p>Washington’s offense is averaging 24.1 points per game, placing them 71st in the nation. However, they rank 31st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 8th in completions and 16th in passing yards, with 294.6 yards per game. They are 25th in passing attempts, and their completion percentage is 73.1%, the 3rd best in the country. Their third-down conversion rate is 37.8%, ranking 73rd.</p> <p></p><p>Will Rogers leads the Huskies with 1,820 passing yards and a passer rating of 114. He has thrown 13 touchdowns and just two interceptions, completing 72.2% of his passes. Jonah Coleman has rushed for 681 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Giles Jackson leads the receiving corps with 542 yards on 47 catches.</p><p>Washington's defense, ranked 15th nationally, has allowed an average of 17 points per game this season. In their recent game against Iowa, they gave up 40 points despite allowing just 12 first downs and 283 total yards. Iowa managed 133 rushing yards and 150 passing yards, with Washington forcing one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 143.7 rushing yards per game against Washington, while the secondary has allowed just 123 passing yards per game, the third-lowest in the country. Quarterbacks have completed only 48.7% of their passes, posting a passer rating of 66 against Washington’s defense.</p><h3>Are The Indiana Hoosiers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Indiana enters Week 9 with a perfect 7-0 record, and they are projected to be bowl-eligible. The Hoosiers have a 16.2% chance of winning the Big Ten and hold the 8th best odds to make the playoff at 63.8%.</p> <p></p><p>Indiana has been favored in six of their seven games this season and has a +35 average scoring margin. They are 5-1 against the spread, going 3-1 at home and 2-0 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points, higher than their average line of 48 points. Indiana’s over/under record is 5-1, with their games averaging 62.4 points per contest.</p><p>Indiana’s offense has been the best in college football heading into week 9, leading the nation in scoring with 48.7 points per game. They also top our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 1,941 yards, completing 74.6% of his passes, and has 15 touchdowns to just three interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 129.</p> <p>Indiana ranks 11th in passing yards per game, averaging 310.3 yards, and they are 5th in third-down conversions, converting 54.2% of their attempts. On the ground, they average 207.7 rushing yards per game. Justice Ellison leads the rushing attack with 514 yards, eight touchdowns, and an impressive 7 yards per carry. Elijah Sarratt is the top receiver with 578 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Indiana's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 7th nationally by allowing just 13.7 points per game. They’ve been especially effective against the run, giving up only 82.1 rushing yards per game, the 6th-lowest in the country.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Nebraska, Indiana allowed just 7 points and 70 rushing yards on 29 attempts. They also forced three interceptions while giving up 234 passing yards.</p>

Washington Huskies vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Lightning versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Lightning come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>The Lightning enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Tampa Bay Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Tampa Bay’s 7-4 loss to the Jets dropped their record to 22-15-3. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>The Lightning led 2-0 early, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the loss.</p><p>In their 7-4 loss to the Jets, Tampa Bay's offense netted four goals, with Brandon Hagel scoring his 7th of the season and Nikita Kucherov adding his 10th. The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways.</p> <p>Mitchell Chaffee scored his 4th goal, while Brayden Point added his 8th on a power play. The Lightning had two first-period goals, with Kucherov's 10th coming in the third period to tie the game at 4-4.</p><p>Despite tying the game at 4-4 in the 3rd period, the Lightning's defense struggled late, allowing three unanswered goals, including two empty-netters. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 18-18-8 this season. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p>

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the 3rd period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins’ offense with two goals, including his 5th of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal of the year, scoring on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Penguins took 24 shots on goal but also had 14 giveaways. They scored in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 4:03 in the 1st period.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 in the 3rd period.</p>

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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>Today at 3:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-203) will travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks (+171) in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 5 points and have won 3 straight games. The over/under line is set at 233.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on SCHN.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-117 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.4% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Houston Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 25-12 this season with a 119-115 road win over the Grizzlies on Thursday. Houston, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game came in just under the 234.5-point line, with the teams combining for 234 points.</p> <p>A key moment for Houston was a 12-0 run that turned a 22-19 deficit into a 31-22 lead. They led 101-92 going into the 4th quarter, but Memphis made things interesting by outscoring the Rockets 23-18 in the final period.</p><p>Alperen Sengün's 32-point, 14-rebound performance on 60% shooting led the Rockets to a 119-115 win over the Grizzlies. Jalen Green added 27 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Fred VanVleet contributed 22 points, shooting 61.5% from the field and making 3 threes.</p> <p>Houston connected on 13 threes, shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was just 42.7%. Sengün was dominant in the 1st and 3rd quarters, scoring 16 points in the opening period and adding 11 more in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, giving up 36 points in the 1st quarter, the Rockets tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 23 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 50% shooting from the Grizzlies.</p> <p>Houston did well defending the three, holding Memphis to 31% shooting with only 10 made threes. The Rockets also recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 19-19 on the season after a 123-115 road loss to the Suns on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 238, just under the O/U line of 239.</p> <p>Atlanta overcame a 12-0 run by the Suns early on, taking a 72-68 lead into the 3rd quarter. However, Phoenix responded by outscoring the Hawks 30-20 in the 3rd, and despite a close 4th quarter, Atlanta couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>The Hawks shot 48.8% from the field and knocked down 15 threes at a 46.9% clip in their loss to the Suns. Trae Young led the team with 21 points, scoring 9 of those in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>Bogdan Bogdanovic added 17 points, while Dyson Daniels contributed 13. De'Andre Hunter scored 10 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter, and David Roddy had 9 of his 11 in the opening period.</p><p>The Hawks struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 123 points on 57% shooting. Atlanta allowed 38 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 4th, holding Phoenix to 25 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns hit 13 threes at a 39% rate. The Hawks sent Phoenix to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Atlanta finished with 11 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Betting on today's Mean Green and Pirates game? Catch the action at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. North Texas is favored by -3 in this American Athletic conference contest against East Carolina. The game's over/under currently sits at 128.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mean Green Defense Show Up in Greenville?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 9-4 on the season with an 81-59 win over Rice on Wednesday. The Mean Green, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory. The game’s total points of 140 exceeded the O/U line of 122.5.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 42-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Rice 39-31.</p><p>North Texas put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 55.1% from the field and hitting 55% of their threes, going 11/20 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 attempts (94.1%).</p> <p>Atin Wright led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three, while Brenen Lorient added 19 points, making both of his three-point attempts. Lorient also contributed 5 rebounds and 3 assists. North Texas finished with 10 assists and 5 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite North Texas giving up 59 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Mean Green gave up 27 field goals on 49 attempts.</p> <p>North Texas allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, with the opponent shooting 55% from beyond the arc. They also sent the opponent to the line 17 times, where they hit 16 free throws, shooting 94%.</p><h3>Will East Carolina Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>East Carolina dropped to 7-8 on the season after a 74-70 road loss to Memphis on Saturday, January 11th. The Pirates entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>ECU made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Memphis to 36 points, but they couldn’t overcome a 38-24 halftime deficit.</p><p>East Carolina's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23 from the line.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the Pirates with 25 points, shooting 7 of 16 overall and 1 of 5 from three. C.J. Walker added 23 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while RJ Felton contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Pirates grabbed 14 offensive boards and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>East Carolina's defense gave up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. The Pirates allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense held the other team to 6 three-pointers on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. The Pirates also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, a 78% success rate. East Carolina allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canucks and Hockey Club. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hockey Club at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Hockey Club being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Canucks.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 3-2 win for the Canucks.</li><li>We like the Canucks on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Canucks Make it Happen in Salt Lake City?</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-9-5. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>San Jose scored first, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. Pius Suter tied it up in the second period and later scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Vancouver’s offense was held scoreless in the first period, but Pius Suter’s third goal of the season got them on the board in the second. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the year at 4:22 in the third period, and Suter struck again with 26 seconds left, bringing his total to four goals this season.</p> <p>The Canucks took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. They finished the game with 6 assists, including Carson Soucy’s first of the season on Suter’s second goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the opening goal just 2:37 into the 2nd period and the tying goal with 1:17 left in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Will the Hockey Club Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 14-11-5 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 7. Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club managed 3 goals on 19 shots in their 4-3 loss to Vegas. Ian Cole scored his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second. Alexander Kerfoot found the net for the second time this year, tying the game 3-3 at 13:10 in the third period.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole's goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with his first and second assists of the season, and Maveric Lamoureux added his first assist.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the first goal at 15:06 in the 2nd period and allowed three more after that, including the game-winner in overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%. Defensively, Utah had 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24