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<p>Planning on watching today's Zips and Tigers game? Catch the action at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Princeton is favored by -5.5 vs. Akron.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Princeton Tigers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRINCETON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Princeton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Zips Ready for a Win at Princeton?</h3><p>Akron improved to 5-4 on the season with a 68-50 road win over Jackson State on Saturday, December 21st. The Zips entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the combined points of 118 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading just 30-29 at halftime, Akron clamped down defensively, allowing only 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>Akron struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, hitting only 9 of 39 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed to score 68 points.</p> <p>On the bright side, the Zips grabbed 24 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Shammah Scott and Isaiah Gray both shot 57.1% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc, contributing 12 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Akron's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 28% shooting from the field. The Zips were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 11/38 on two-point attempts, also at 28%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's defense allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, with the opponent shooting 28% from deep. The Zips also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%.</p><h3>Will Princeton Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 8-4 on the season with an 83-82 road win over Rutgers on Saturday, December 21st. Princeton entered the game as +7 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Princeton trailed 46-44 at halftime but outscored Rutgers 39-36 in the second half to secure the win. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes on 27 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 44.4% from the line, going 8 for 18.</p> <p>The Tigers dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 19 offensive rebounds and dishing out 17 assists. Dylan Harper led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% overall, though he was just 1 of 6 from three. Caden Pierce and Xaivian Lee each added 21 points, with Pierce pulling down 14 rebounds and Lee contributing 11 assists.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 29 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 23 two-point baskets on 44 tries, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 6 of 19 shots, shooting 31%. Princeton also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18, or 78%. The Tigers allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>First pitch for Sunday's interleague matchup between the Giants and Rangers is set for 1:05 PM ET from Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Giants are on a three-game winning streak and are 32-33 overall, while the Rangers have lost two straight and are 30-34.</p>

<p>San Francisco is starting Keaton Winn, while the Rangers are sending Nathan Eovaldi to the mound. Texas is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -160 compared to the Giants at +134. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline +134</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 1:05 ET on Sunday, June 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Francisco picked up a 3-1 win over the Rangers in the most recent game of this series. The Giants offense only had two more hits than the Rangers and struck out 11 times, but still picked up a win. Heading into the game, they were at +100 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Spencer Howard for the Giants and Andrew Heaney for the Rangers. Howard only went 4 2/3 innings but gave up just one hit and one earned run. He finished with just two strikeouts and allowed three walks. On the other side, Heaney was tagged for three homers and five runs in 5 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Heliot Ramos was the only Giants hitter to have more than one hit, and he also homered in the game. Ramos scored all three of the Giants' runs. As for the Rangers, they scored their only run in the first inning.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is on a three-game winning streak, and they are 32-33 overall this season. The Giants are 8.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and are 3rd in the division. So far, they are 13-13 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 17-14 this year, and they are 15-19 on the road. As the favorite, San Francisco is 19-14 and 13-19 as the underdog. The Giants have won three straight games on the road, and their overall series record is 10-8-2. Currently, they are on a two-series losing streak.</p><p>When the Giants are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 19-15. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.4, while in losing games it is -4.0. They are 14-19 against the run line as the favorite and 18-14 as the underdog.</p><p>The Giants are on the road today against the Texas Rangers. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is right around their season average. The over/under record for the Giants this season is 34-29, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they are 7-6-1. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Keaton Winn gets the start for the Giants today as he faces the Rangers on the road. So far this season, he has made nine starts and has a record of 3-6 with an ERA of 6.17. Looking at his overall numbers, Winn has a WHIP of 1.30 and has issued 3.19 walks per nine innings compared to 7.02 strikeouts. Winn's ERA on the road is 19.04, and he has allowed a total of five homers on the road. In his most recent outing, he gave up five earned runs in four innings of work. He took the loss in that outing.</p><p>San Francisco's offense is batting a collective .247 this season, which is the 6th best mark in the league. They are also 16th in scoring (4.3 runs per game) and have been a little better on the road (4.6 runs per game) than at home (4.0 runs per game). The Giants are also 15th in home runs and have a good team on-base percentage of .317.</p>

<p>The Giants have three players who are tied for the team lead in home runs, with Matt Chapman, Thairo Estrada, and Michael Conforto all having eight long balls this season. Estrada also leads the team with 32 RBIs, while Chapman is 2nd with 28. Chapman comes into the game with a six-game hitting streak, during which he is 11/22 with four homers.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is five games under .500 at 30-34 as they trail the Mariners by five games in the AL West. The Rangers have dropped two straight games, and this is after winning five of their previous six. So far, they are 9-11 in AL West games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 15-17 this year, and they are also 15-17 on the road. As the favorite, Texas has gone 19-18 and 11-16 as the underdog. They have dropped two straight at home, and their overall series record is 9-10-1 this year.</p><p>At home, the Rangers have a run line record of 13-19. The average run margin in their games at home is 0.5 runs per game. As the underdog, they have a run line record of 14-13. Their average run margin in their wins is 4.1 runs per game, while in their losses, it is -3.4 runs per game. Their run line record on the road is 14-18, and their overall run line record is 27-37.</p><p>The Texas Rangers are playing host to the San Francisco Giants today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Rangers games this season is 8.6, and their over/under record is 23-39. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 2-6-1. So far this season, 75% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and they are currently on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Giants at home. He has made nine starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with a 2.70 ERA. Eovaldi's WHIP for the season is currently 1.12, and opponents are batting .206 off him this year. In his last outing, Eovaldi finished with a no-decision, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. He did give up a homer in that outing. Eovaldi has made three quality starts this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.54 strikeouts and 3.42 walks.</p><p>Adolis García and Corey Seager have been the Rangers' top power threats this season, as they are both among the league leaders in home runs. However, García is batting just .216, and Seager has been a bright spot in the lineup of late, hitting .357 over his last eight games. Overall, Seager is batting .271 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are 15th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.3 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Texas comes into the game with a team batting average of .241, which is 10th in the league.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 6/9/24

<p>The Celtics have a chance to close out this first-round series with a win at home on Wednesday night. They are currently up 3-1 in the series and are favored by 15 points at home. The over/under line is at 203.5, and the Celtics are -1368 on the money line compared to the Cavaliers at +784. Tip-off is at 7:00 PM ET from TD Garden and is being televised on TNT.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +15</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, May 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-106 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><p>The Celtics picked up a 109-102 road win over the Cavaliers in the most recent game of this series. Boston was favored by 11.5 points, so the Cavaliers covered the spread as the underdogs. Heading into the game, the over/under line was set at 204 points, and the teams combined to score 211, which was 7 points above the over/under line.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Celtics shot 48.7% from the field, which was above their season average, but they made just 12 threes, which was an average performance for them. Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 33 points, and he also added 11 rebounds. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 30 points.</p><h3>Can the Cleveland Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Cavaliers have an O/U record of 46-46-1 for the season, and 87 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 203.5. This year, their games have averaged a combined 220.3 points.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Celtics, the two teams combined for 211 points, and the O/U line was 204. The Cavaliers covered the spread in that game, losing by a score of 109-102 (+11.5).</p>

<p>This season, Cleveland has gone 12-24 as the underdog and has lost their last two games as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog on the road is 16-19, compared to a 27-29 ATS record overall.</p>

<p>The Cavaliers are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-34. In non-conference games, they are 17-13 compared to 31-21 against the East. On the road, they are 23-23.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell has been carrying the Cavaliers offense of late, averaging 33.5 points per game in his last four games. This has come while hitting 4.5 threes per game in that stretch. Darius Garland has put up 17 points per game in his last five games. Evan Mobley has averaged 11.2 rebounds in his last five games. All three players are dealing with injuries heading into the game.</p>

<p>Cleveland is 23rd in the league in scoring this season at 112.6 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 109.2 points per contest. The team's pace of 97 possessions per game is the 24th highest rate in the NBA.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Cavaliers have been one of the best in the league this season. They are currently ranked 7th in points allowed per game at 109.3. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 109.9 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA.</p>

<p>Opponents have struggled to score against Cleveland, as they have held teams below their season average in 74.4% of their games. In addition, opposing offenses have made fewer threes than their season average in 67.1% of their matchups vs. the Cavs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Cavaliers are 4th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.2%. They have been especially tough inside the arc, allowing just 52.4% shooting on two-point attempts, which is also 4th in the league.</p><h3>Can the Boston Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 64-18. Against other teams in the East, they are 41-11 compared to 23-7 against the West.</p>

<p>Boston has won two straight games and is favored by 15 points in today's game. As the favorite, they have gone 69-18 this season and are 45-38 against the spread as the favorite.</p>

<p>On average, the Celtics' games have finished with 227.3 points per game compared to today's O/U line of 203.5. This season, they have a record of 47-43-1 on the O/U.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 109-102. The O/U line for that game was 204 points, and Boston was favored by 11.5 points. However, they did not cover the spread.</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics have an ATS record of 47-40, going 25-19 ATS at home and 22-21 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics are leading the league in both three-point attempts and three-pointers made per game. They are getting up 42.5 three-point attempts per game and are connecting on 38% of their looks from beyond the arc. Overall, the Celtics are the second-best scoring team in the league, averaging 120.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.9 points per game this season and 25 points and 10.8 rebounds in his last five games. Jaylen Brown has been hot of late, shooting 60.5% from the field and 36% from three in his last five games. This has led to an average of 26.2 points per game in this stretch. Derrick White is averaging 15.2 points per game for the season and 15.4 points in his last five games.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics are one of the best units in the NBA. They are currently 3rd in the league in points allowed per game at 108.0. Over their last five games, they have been even better, allowing just 98.4 points per contest.</p>

<p>On the season, opponents have shot just 45.3% from the field against the Celtics, which is the 2nd best mark in the NBA. They are also 2nd in blocked shots, swatting away 6.6 shots per game.</p>

<p>One area where Boston has been able to limit their opponents is at the free-throw line. They are giving up just 16.8 made free-throws per game, which is the fewest in the league.</p>

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 5/15/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Canucks and Golden Knights face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Golden Knights being favored by -1.5 at home against the Canucks.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canucks winning this game by a score of 3-2.</li><li>We like the Canucks on the moneyline (+140)</li><li>The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Canucks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Vancouver improved to 16-9-6 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Canucks responded with three goals, including the game-winner from Pius Suter with just 26 seconds left. Suter led the team with two goals in the game.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored Vancouver's first goal in the second period and added another with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk, who took two shots on goal, netted his first goal of the season during the third period.</p> <p>The Canucks fired 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal at 14:41 of the second. Vancouver added two more goals in the third, including Suter's game-winner.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to improve after allowing the first goal 2:37 into the second period and another late in the third. Kevin Lankinen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense had 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Will the Golden Knights Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 20-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before mounting a comeback. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, resulting in a 4-3 overtime win. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while Pavel Dorofeyev scored his 7th. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin picked up his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights ended the game with 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after giving up the first two goals of the game and allowing a late equalizer. They conceded at 8:00 in the 2nd period and 13:10 in the 3rd, and Adin Hill finished with a save percentage of 84.2% on 19 shots from Utah. The defense did contribute 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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