<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-178) will host the Nuggets (+149) in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and can be seen on NBA TV. The Lakers are currently 10-5 and sit 4th in the Western Conference, while the Nuggets are 8-6 and 6th in the West.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-106 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Denver Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Nuggets fell to 8-6 on the season after a 123-120 home loss to the Mavericks on Friday. Denver, favored by 5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 229.</p> <p>After a rough 2nd quarter where they were outscored 40-22, Denver went on a 13-0 run to close the gap. They outscored Dallas 36-22 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th down 95-89 but couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring the Mavs 31-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-120 loss to the Mavericks, the Nuggets hit 15 threes, shooting 51.7% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was 47.8%. Nikola Jokic led the way with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 59.1% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun each added 17 points, with Braun shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 2 threes. Russell Westbrook contributed 16 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter, while Peyton Watson added 7 of his 15 points in the final period.</p><p>The Nuggets struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 40 points, which contributed to their 123-120 loss to the Mavericks. Overall, they allowed Dallas to shoot 50% from the field. Denver did manage to limit the Mavericks' three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 37% shooting.</p> <p>Denver sent Dallas to the free-throw line 27 times, where the Mavericks converted 21 attempts. The Nuggets gave up 12 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Lakers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 10-5 on the season after a 119-118 loss to the Magic on Thursday. Despite being favored by 5.5 points, L.A. couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the O/U line of 216.5.</p> <p>After leading 67-60 at halftime, the Lakers were outscored 29-21 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter down 89-88 and played the Magic evenly in the final period, with both teams scoring 30 points.</p><p>Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 39 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field in their 119-118 loss to the Magic. LeBron James added 31 points, 10 rebounds, and hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, scoring 14 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 50.6% overall and connected on 13 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Dalton Knecht contributed 17 points, making 3 threes in the game.</p><p>The Lakers gave up 119 points to the Magic on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 4th, despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter where they allowed just 24 points. Overall, Orlando shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent Orlando to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. Los Angeles allowed 15 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><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 (+195)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Carolina as Away Favorites</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 14-5-0. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up early in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for Carolina with two goals, bringing his season total to three. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, now with 12 assists on the season. Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal, finding the net on an empty net with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Hurricanes fired 45 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added an empty-netter in the third. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense had 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 8-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled right from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored the Blue Jackets' first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the Capitals had already scored 6 by then.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets with his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and scored both of their goals in the second period. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s tally.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they allowed another goal late in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 15 saves.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Titans and Texans will face off on Sunday, November 24th at 1:00 ET on CBS. The Texans are the heavy favorite with a money line of -430 and are favored by -8.5 points in this AFC South matchup. The Titans' money line odds are +332, and the over/under line is set at 41.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TITANS VS HOUSTON TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Texans -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON TEXANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texans winning this one by a score of 30 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Texans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -8.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Titans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 12, the Titans are 28th in our power rankings and have a 0.5% chance of making the playoffs. Tennessee is 2-8 this season and has lost two in a row, including a 23-13 home loss to the Vikings in week 11. They were 6-point underdogs in that game but couldn’t cover the spread, putting their ATS record at 1-9. The Titans have failed to cover in six straight games.</p> <p>In week 10, the Titans lost 27-17 to the Chargers, and they haven’t won since week 9, when they beat the Patriots 20-17. Tennessee was favored by 3.5 points in that game but couldn’t cover the spread. Their O/U record is 5-4-1, with their games averaging 43.3 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Titans rank 30th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. They are 25th in the league with 295.4 passing yards per game and 27th in passing yards, with 178.4 per game. On the ground, they rank 18th in rushing yards per game, with 117, on 26.8 attempts per game. Tennessee is 26th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 33.6% success rate, but they have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 7th in the league with a 48.3% conversion rate.</p> <p>Will Levis threw for 295 yards in week 11, completing 17 of 31 passes with one touchdown and one interception. He was sacked five times in the loss to the Vikings. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine led the team with 117 receiving yards on two catches, while Levis also led the team in rushing with 18 yards on seven carries.</p><p>The Titans' defense gave up 236 passing yards to the Vikings in their most recent game, allowing two passing touchdowns. They also defended the run well, giving up just 82 yards on 33 attempts, which is 2.5 yards per attempt. Overall, the Titans allowed 318 yards of total offense to the Vikings and held them to a 35.7% third-down conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite coming away with two sacks, the Titans lost the tackles for loss battle, with a -4 differential. They'll be looking to improve in the red zone in future games, as the Vikings were 2 for 2 in the red zone in this one.</p><h3>Are The Texans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With a 7-4 record, the Texans sit atop the AFC South and have a 96.8% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections. They also have a 94.6% chance of winning the division. Houston ranks 9th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 12.</p> <p>After two straight losses, the Texans bounced back with a 34-10 win over the Cowboys in week 11. They covered the 7-point spread, giving them two straight ATS wins. Houston is 5-6 against the spread this season and has an average scoring margin of +2.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Texans are 17th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 13th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 23.5, and sit 14th in total yards per game with 342.9. Houston has been strong early in games, ranking 3rd in the league in 1st-quarter scoring. They are 16th in 3rd-down conversion percentage at 38.2% and 22nd in red zone conversion percentage, despite ranking 6th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>In week 11, the Texans scored 34 points in a win over the Cowboys, including 14 points in the 4th quarter. C.J. Stroud threw for 257 yards on 23/34 passing, while Joe Mixon rushed for 109 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tank Dell led the team with 54 receiving yards. Houston converted 2 of 4 red zone opportunities and went 4/12 on 3rd down.</p><p>The Texans' defense came up with five sacks and held Dallas to just 33.3% on third down in their 34-10 win over the Cowboys. Despite giving up 324 passing yards, they limited Dallas to just 64 rushing yards on 18 attempts. Houston also came away with one interception and allowed the Cowboys to complete just 58.9% of their passes.</p><p></p><p>On the day, the Texans allowed 388 total yards, but their ability to pressure the quarterback was key. They also won the quarterback hit differential, the tackles for loss differential, and kept Dallas to just one touchdown through the air.</p>

<p>FOX will broadcast the week 12 NFC North matchup between the Vikings and Bears at 1:00 ET. The Bears are the underdog at +148 on the money line, with the Vikings favored at -174. The Vikings are favored by -3 on the road, and the over/under line is at 39.5 points. The Vikings and Bears need to add their current records.</p><h3>MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bears winning this one by a score of 24 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Bears winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 39.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Vikings Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 12, the Vikings sit 8th in our NFL power rankings and have a 95.1% chance of making the playoffs. They have won three straight games, including a 23-13 win over the Titans in week 11. Minnesota was favored by 6 points and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 7-3. They are 4-3 as favorites and 3-0 as underdogs.</p> <p>So far, the Vikings have an O/U record of 3-7, with the under hitting in three straight games. Their games have averaged 41.4 points, while the O/U line has been 44.8. Against the Titans, the teams combined for 36 points, with the line set at 40.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Vikings rank 14th in our offensive power rankings. They are 9th in the NFL in points per game (24.4) and 15th in yards per game (341). Minnesota has been strong in the first quarter, leading the league in scoring with 8.2 points per game. They rank 13th in red zone conversion percentage and 12th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 39.7% success rate.</p> <p>Sam Darnold bounced back in week 11, posting a passer rating of 107 with 246 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Titans. He connected with Justin Jefferson 6 times for 81 yards. Aaron Jones was held to 39 yards on 15 carries, while the Vikings scored all 23 of their points in the first three quarters.</p><p>In their 23-13 win over the Titans, the Vikings' defense allowed just 33 rushing yards on 19 attempts, giving up only 1.7 yards per attempt. They also recorded five sacks and held Tennessee to a 40% third-down conversion rate. Despite allowing 261 passing yards, Minnesota defended the pass well, allowing just 17 completions and holding the Titans to a 54.8% completion percentage. Additionally, they picked off one pass and limited Tennessee to one passing touchdown.</p><h3>Will The Bears Win At Home Over The Vikings?</h3><p>The Bears have now dropped four straight games, including a 20-19 home loss to the Packers in week 11. Chicago was a 6-point underdog in that matchup, but they managed to cover the spread. The O/U line was set at 41 points, and the combined scoring fell just short of that, marking the Bears’ fourth consecutive under.</p> <p>Chicago currently sits 24th in our NFL power rankings and has a 1.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are 6-4 against the spread this season, with a +0.7 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 3-7, with their games averaging 38.1 points compared to an average line of 42.6.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Bears rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in points per game (19.4) and 29th in yards per game (289). Chicago is 28th in passing yards per game (173.8) on 32.5 attempts per game, which ranks 12th. On the ground, they average 115.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 22nd in the league. Despite being 28th in 3rd-down conversions, they are 3rd in the NFL in red zone conversion percentage (60.9%).</p> <p>In week 11, Caleb Williams threw for 231 yards on 23/31 passing, with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked 3 times after being sacked 9 times in week 10. D’Andre Swift rushed for 71 yards on 14 carries, while Rome Odunze led the team with 6 catches for 65 yards. The Bears scored 19 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>In their 20-19 loss to the Packers, the Bears' defense allowed 260 passing yards on just 13 completions. The Bears defended the run well, allowing only 106 yards on 25 attempts. Despite this, they gave up 366 total yards to the Packers and struggled to get off the field, as the Packers converted 80% of their fourth down attempts and 50% of their third downs.<p></p>Chicago's defense came up with one interception and held the Packers to a 76.5% completion rate. They managed one sack and had one tackle for loss more than the Packers.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Kings? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Kings being favored by -1.5 at home against the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Seattle Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Seattle fell to 10-9-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Seattle struggled early, giving up their first goal just 3:23 into the game. The Bruins added another goal later in the first period, and the Kraken were unable to respond, finishing with 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held in check in their last game, as the Kraken were shut out in a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. They managed 23 shots on goal but came up empty, with 19 giveaways contributing to their struggles.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Kraken couldn't find the net in the second or third. No players scored, and they failed to convert on the power play.</p><p>Seattle's defense allowed two early goals in the first period, including a power-play goal at 10:03. However, they tightened up afterward, not conceding in the second or third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken's defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Los Angeles dropped to 10-7-3 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the game’s total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Things looked good early for the Kings, as they held a 3-0 lead in the third period. However, the Blackhawks scored three unanswered goals, tying the game with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p><p>Alex Laferriere found the net twice for the Kings in their 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with Laferriere converting on 3 attempts. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, giving him 4 and 5 for the season. The Kings also recorded 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings struggled in their last game, particularly in the third period, where they allowed three goals, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, posting a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Red Wings are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Penguins in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, October 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Red Wings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Red Wings.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Pittsburgh Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Penguins started the season with a 6-0 loss to the Rangers. Pittsburgh’s defense struggled from the start, allowing a goal just 2:24 into the first period. They were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score reaching exactly that number. The Penguins’ record now stands at 0-1-0.</p> 

<p>Pittsburgh’s offense couldn’t get anything going, while their defense allowed goals in every period. The Rangers scored three times in the first period alone. The Penguins managed 29 shots on goal but failed to find the net.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s offense struggled to find the net in their 6-0 loss to the Rangers, despite firing 29 shots on goal. The Penguins were held scoreless and recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>None of the Penguins’ players found the net, and they went without a goal in all three periods. Pittsburgh finished the game with 0 assists.</p><p>The Penguins' defense struggled, allowing the first goal just 2:24 into the game. Despite Tristan Jarry making 35 saves with an 85.4% save percentage, Pittsburgh gave up 6 goals on 41 shots from the Rangers. The Penguins also recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p><h3>Can the Red Wings Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Penguins finished last season with a 41-32-9 record, placing 9th in the Eastern Conference with a 25-25 record in those games. In the Atlantic Division, they went 15-11, placing 5th. At home, they were 23-15-5, while on the road, they finished 18-19-4.</p> <p>As favorites, Pittsburgh went 18-6-4, but struggled against the puck line, going 9-19. As underdogs, they were 26-26-5 straight up and 14-40 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 46-36, with their games averaging 6.7 goals.</p><p>Heading into their season opener against Pittsburgh, Detroit is coming off a season where they ranked 9th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.4 goals per game. They were also strong on the power play, finishing 6th in power play goals. Interestingly, they ranked 7th in shorthanded goals, showing they were able to capitalize even when down a man.</p>

<p>Despite their offensive success, the Red Wings ranked 23rd in shots on goal, averaging 28.9 per game. This season, they’ll aim to improve in that area while maintaining their efficiency in converting opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings were ranked 23rd in the NHL last season, allowing 3.2 goals per game. They were 28th in takeaways and 27th in defensive hits, while opponents averaged 32.2 shots on goal per game, placing Detroit 23rd. Despite these numbers, they managed to record four shutouts, which ranked 5th in the league.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 10/10/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, this Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars matchup will be played at TDECU Stadium in Houston. The game will be broadcast on FS1, and Baylor comes in as the -7.5-point favorite on the road. The over/under line is currently 50.5 points. The money line odds have Baylor at -302 and Houston at +244. The Bears have a 6-4 record, while the Cougars are 4-6 this season.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Cougars +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at TDECU Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Houston Cougars winning this one by a score of 32 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Houston Cougars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Baylor Bears Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 6-4 record, Baylor is guaranteed bowl eligibility, but their chances of winning the Big 12 are slim at 0.6%. The Bears are 3-1 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in five of their ten games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Baylor’s average scoring margin is +7.5 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Baylor has a 6-2 record against the spread, covering the line in both home (3-1) and away (3-1) games. As the favorite, they are 4-1 ATS this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under record for Baylor’s games is 6-2, with their contests averaging 62.7 points. Their average over/under line is 53.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Baylor’s offense ranks 19th in points per game, averaging 35.1, and they are 20th in our offensive power rankings. Sawyer Robertson has thrown for 2,112 yards with 20 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 105.</p> <p>Baylor ranks 26th nationally in passer rating and 49th in passing yards per game, averaging 243.8. On the ground, they average 185.4 rushing yards per game. Bryson Washington leads the rushing attack with 699 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Josh Cameron leads the receivers with 525 yards and 8 touchdowns.</p><p>Baylor's defense has struggled this season, allowing 27.6 points per game. In their recent game against West Virginia, they gave up 35 points and 499 total yards, including 262 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 157.5 rushing yards per game against Baylor, while quarterbacks have posted a 56% completion rate and 230.2 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Houston Cougars Going Win In At Upset At TDECU Stadium</h3><p>Houston enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Baylor at home. They’ve gone 3-2 at home this season and are ranked 82nd in our power rankings. With just a 3.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, the Cougars are looking to finish strong.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in only two games this year, going 1-1 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -8.5 points per game, and they’ve gone 5-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 1-9, with an average line of 46.7 points. This week’s line is set at 50.5, with eight games having lower totals and two higher than this week’s line.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Houston’s offense ranks 118th in our CFB offensive power rankings, averaging just 14 points per game. They’ve struggled on third downs, converting only 26.3% of their attempts, and their passing game ranks 122nd nationally with 152.9 yards per game. Donovan Smith has thrown for 867 yards with a passer rating of 68, recording four touchdowns and eight interceptions.</p> <p>Smith has completed 65.4% of his passes, and Houston ranks 18th in the nation in completion percentage. On the ground, they average 144.1 rushing yards per game. Re’Shaun Sanford II leads the team with 376 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Joseph Manjack IV has 326 receiving yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Houston's defense has allowed 22.5 points per game this season, ranking 38th nationally. In their recent game against Arizona, they gave up 27 points, including 224 passing yards and two touchdowns, while forcing one interception. Arizona also rushed for 117 yards on 34 carries.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 189.5 passing yards per game against Houston, completing 61.7% of their passes. Houston's defense has faced the 40th fewest pass attempts in the country, and they’ve allowed 134.1 rushing yards per game on average.</p>

Baylor Bears vs Houston Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>We have only nine games on the MLB schedule for Monday, August 22, but one of them is extremely attractive, so make sure you don’t miss a thing and get the best Mets vs. Yankees betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>The Mets and the Yankees will play the first of a two-game series at Yankee Stadium, and the Mets are -165 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 7 runs. These city and interleague foes have met twice this season, and the Mets won both duels at Citi Field.</p>



<p><strong>Mets edged the Phillies to win the series</strong></p>



<p>The New York Mets won three of four games against the Philadelphia Phillies, which is the second time in a week they won the series over Philly. The Mets fortified the leading spot in the NL East with four wins ahead of the Atlanta Braves and are still in the race for the top of the NL. The Dodgers are in a pole position at the moment, but that could change in the next month.</p>



<p>Nate Fisher, a rookie pitcher who had his debut in a 10-9 victory over the Phillies, was the highlight of this game. He was working in the Ohio bank a year ago, and now he pitched three scoreless innings, allowing only one hit in a relief appearance. Jose Butto, another rookie debutant, started the tilt but was torched by the Phillies for seven runs on nine hits with five strikeouts and two walks across 4.0 innings. Mark Canha was outstanding on offense with two homers and five RBIs. He scored a two-run homer in the 9th to give the Mets a lead.</p>



<p>Max Scherzer (9-2) will take the mound for the 18th time this year when he faces the Yankees on Monday. The 38-year-old righty owns a stellar 2.15 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 134/20 K/BB ratio over 109.0 innings of work.</p>



<p><strong>Yankees avoided being swept by the Blue Jays</strong></p>



<p>The New York Yankees will want to forget August after some terrible performances this month. They are in the worst form since the start of the season, losing 14 of the last 18 games. The Yankees are not in jeopardy of losing the top spot in the division, but the Houston Astros are now leading the AL and it seems that they will remain at the top.</p>



<p>The Yankees managed to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 in the final of a four-game series at home and avoid the series sweep after losing the first three duels. The Yankees scored miserable four runs in those three defeats and it’s clear that their offense is not working at the moment. Nestor Cortes had another quality start as he surrendered only a run on three hits with five strikeouts and a walk in 6.0 innings. Lou Trivino was credited with the win, his second of the year. Andrew Benintendi blasted a two-run homer in the 7th to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead, which they kept for the remainder of the game.</p>



<p>Domingo German (1-2) is starting for the Yankees on Monday – it will be his 7th start of the year. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 4.45 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and a 23/9 K/BB ratio over 28.1 innings.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p>Mets:</p>



<ul><li>4-0 in the last four road games vs. a right-handed starter</li><li>4-1 in the last five interleague games</li><li>8-1 in the last nine Monday games</li></ul>



<p><strong>Yankees:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 in the last five vs. National League East opponents</li><li>0-5 in the last five games following a win</li><li>0-6 in the last 6 interleague games</li></ul>



<p><strong>New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Scherzer allowed a season-high four earned runs in his latest start against Atlanta and will be desperate to bounce back in this city derby. Luckily for him, he is facing the Yankees’ disappointing offense that is not batting well right now, and he already dominated them in seven shutout innings a month ago. German did allow a couple of runs across 4.2 innings in his previous start against the Mets, and the Mets offense doesn’t have problems at-bat, so I am backing the visitors to take this one without much trouble.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Mets -1.5 Run Line at +105</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>Another strong display from Scherzer is on the cards here as he should easily last six or seven innings. He allows a .212 batting average to the Yankees’ batters throughout his career with only five home runs in 212 at-bats. Domingo German is not bad at all against the Mets as well, he is .195 AB against them. That said, I don’t expect to see a high-scoring affair on Monday. The Yankees are losing a lot of games lately, but most of them were low-scoring. Under is 9-2-1 in the Yankees’ last 12 overall.<strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 7 runs at +100</p>

New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/22/22

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (7-10) will host the Grizzlies (9-7) in a non-conference matchup. Memphis is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. The Bulls are 7th in the Eastern Conference, while the Grizzlies are 9th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-118 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Grizzlies Find a Way to Win in Chicago?</h3><p>With a 117-111 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 9-7 on the season. Memphis, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Memphis took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 32-22. They entered the 4th quarter with a 90-81 lead, but the 76ers went on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 115-101 to 126-101.</p><p>The Grizzlies shot 48.2% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 44.2% clip in their win over the 76ers. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 25 points, while Desmond Bane added 21 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 45.5%.</p> <p>Jaylen Wells contributed 14 points, with 8 coming in the opening quarter. Bane had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 11 points, and Jake LaRavia added 7 of his 11 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the 76ers to 22 points, which helped them secure a 117-111 win. Overall, Memphis allowed 111 points on 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies limited the 76ers to 11 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc. Memphis also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 7-10 this season after a 136-122 win over the Hawks on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulls, who were +2.5 point underdogs at home, not only won but covered the spread.</p> <p>Chicago took control early, leading 28-25 after the 1st quarter and 58-51 at halftime. A big 3rd quarter, where they outscored Atlanta 41-33, put them ahead 99-84 going into the 4th. Although the Hawks edged the Bulls 38-37 in the final period, Chicago held on for the win. The game’s total of 258 points went over the O/U line of 246.5 by 11.5 points.</p><p>The Bulls shot 57% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 44.2% clip in their 136-122 win over the Hawks. Zach LaVine led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each added 20 points, with White dishing out 9 assists. Dosunmu shot 80% from the field, while White contributed 10 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 25 and 26 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 38 points. Despite that, they limited the Hawks' three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 29% shooting.</p> <p>Chicago sent Atlanta to the line 19 times, where the Hawks made 14 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also contributed with 8 steals and 10 blocked shots.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Stags game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. Yale comes into this non-conference matchup as the -10.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140 points.</p><h3>YALE BULLDOGS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 2:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Yale improved to 3-1 on the season with an 86-64 win over Stony Brook on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 150 went over the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Yale took control early, leading 48-28 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 38 points while allowing 36, maintaining their lead throughout.</p><p>Yale's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 86 points with a 50.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58%, and they connected on 45% of their threes, hitting 9 of 20 attempts. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 7 of 16, for a 43.8% rate.</p> <p>John Poulakidas led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three, where he hit 4 of 6. Nick Townsend and Joe Octave each added 18 points, with Townsend also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Yale finished with 22 assists as a team and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Yale's defense gave up 64 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 37% shooting, as they made just 13 of 35 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team hit 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. Yale also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11, shooting 68%. The Bulldogs limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p><h3>Will Fairfield Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fairfield dropped a 67-61 decision to Drexel on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game where they were slight favorites (-1). The Stags failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 128 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-21 at halftime, Fairfield made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Drexel 40-34, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>In their last game, the Fairfield Stags struggled offensively, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, and they connected on only 46.2% of their free throws, making 6 of 13 from the line.</p> <p>Shane Blakeney led the Stags with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Yame Butler added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots, while Louis Bleechmore, Prophet Johnson, and Kobe MaGee each contributed 12 points, with MaGee hitting 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Even though Fairfield allowed 15 offensive rebounds, their defense held strong, limiting their opponent to 67 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Stags were effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 25% (7/28).</p> <p>Fairfield also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they shot 6/13 (46%). Inside the arc, the opponent managed 17/39 shooting, good for 43%.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES 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 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Islanders to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blues Ready for a Win at Elmont?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved to 9-11-1 on the season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues scored three straight goals before Toronto added another. Pavel Buchnevich sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:21 in the third period.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second and third of the season. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left in the game. Jordan Kyrou contributed with his third goal of the season.</p> <p>St. Louis was held scoreless in the first period before netting three goals in the second. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held Toronto scoreless from the 14:35 mark of the first until 13:52 in the third. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Blues' defense added 17 blocks and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Islanders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders are now 7-8-5 this season. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that line. The Islanders, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Rangers took the lead early, scoring at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t score until the second period, when Casey Cizikas found the net at 15:22. Brock Nelson added another goal for the Islanders with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><p>The Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth goal, just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.</p> <p>New York recorded 23 giveaways and failed to convert on any of their power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal, and Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up an early goal just 3:44 into the first period and then two more in the third, leading to a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, and the Islanders' defense finished with 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Jets and Predators face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Predators will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>The Predators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Jets Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 17-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets stormed back, with seven different players contributing goals. Two of Winnipeg’s goals came with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Cole Perfetti netting his 4th goal of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers scoring his 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist earlier in the game.</p> <p>Winnipeg had 7 different goal scorers, including Alex Iafallo, who scored his first of the season on a power play. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and a total of four to the Lightning. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves but finished with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Nashville?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 6-11-3 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five different players contributing goals. Two of Nashville’s goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.</p><p>Nashville's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, followed by Colton Sissons' first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal on another power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his seventh on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist, with his fourth goal, also scored on an empty net.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Josi, who scored his first goal, also picked up his sixth assist. Nyquist added his fourth assist on Forsberg's empty-netter.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 17:06 in the second period but held strong after allowing another late goal at 17:43 in the third. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Friday night’s pick on Utah Valley was a winner, so we’ll head into the weekend with a 3-2 mark on the spotlight game previews. In search of a late game, the options are fairly limited, as the Saturday afternoon slate is a big one. There are a lot of back-to-backs featuring teams that played last night, so you want to check the box scores for any outliers and see if there is something actionable for tonight.

Many in the late window will be looking at Virginia vs. Duke and sometimes you just need to preview the biggest of the games. While the money spends the same betting in the Southland, Big Sky, or WAC, the marquee games do draw the most eyes and the most attention and that will be true of this one.

Virginia is -2 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 132 for this ACC clash at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
<h3><strong><u>Virginia</u></strong><strong><u> Cavaliers</u></strong></h3>
Tony Bennett’s team has had several days to stew about what transpired on Monday. Virginia was railroaded by Florida State in a 21-point loss in Tallahassee. Nothing went right for the Cavaliers, who allowed a season high 81 points and tied a season high with 13 made three-pointers against. Florida State had 1.308 points per possession, a mark eclipsed only by Gonzaga back on December 26.

It was also an off day on the offensive side of the ledger for Virginia. The Cavaliers were just 22-of-47 from the field and turned the ball over 21% of the time, which was just shy of the season high achieved in that 23-point loss to Gonzaga. We would certainly expect a team coached by somebody like Bennett to bounce back in this situation.

UVA isn’t quite as stout defensively as we’ve seen in the past. The pack line defense still ranks 25th in adjusted defensive efficiency, but just 76th in eFG% defense. If it holds, it will be the first time since 2016 that UVA wasn’t in the top 25 in eFG% and just the second time not in the top 10 in that span. The Cavaliers are still second in eFG% defense in ACC play.

They’re also second in eFG% offense, so hopefully bettors don’t overreact to the one game against a very athletic and talented Florida State team. The Cavaliers are second in both 2P% and 3P% in league play. They also make their free throws at a 77.3% clip. The two areas lacking for the Cavs are forcing turnovers on defense and getting offensive rebounds.
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<h3><strong><u>Duke Blue Devils</u></strong></h3>
The two areas Duke does pretty well in ACC play are getting offensive rebounds and forcing turnovers. Opponents have made a ton of shots against the Blue Devils in league play, including a 38.8% success rate from three, but Duke is fourth in TO% defense and third in ORB%. Those will be the two keys to victory for a Blue Devils team that has fallen on the wrong side of luck this season.

Duke is 1-6 in games decided by six or fewer points. In the F.U.N metric, which in this case at Bart Torvik stands for Failure Unexplained by Numbers, Duke ranks 327th. It is a metric similar to KenPom’s Luck Factor. All but one of the close losses have come in ACC play. The other was against a Michigan State team that we’ve since found out is not very good.

The Blue Devils played free and easy last week in the win over North Carolina State and then did the same on Wednesday with a blowout W against Wake Forest. Things may have been simplified a bit for Coach K and his staff when Jalen Johnson opted out of the rest of the season. The likely lottery pick was up and down with his play and it sure seemed like he had one foot out the door in this weird COVID season.

This is just an odd mix in general for Duke. Sophomore Matthew Hurt is the team’s best player and freshmen DJ Steward and Jeremy Roach see the floor a lot, but the Blue Devils just haven’t played well enough defensively and haven’t seemed to gel a ton as a team. Like Virginia, Duke is having an off year without the ball. The Blue Devils rank 261st in eFG% defense. This season will mark the first time since at least 2008 that Duke has finished outside the top 150 in that metric and the first time outside the top 40 since 2016.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
With that in mind, I’m looking for offense tonight. Virginia’s pace is still really slow, but I would anticipate that the Cavaliers can have success shooting over this Duke defense. Just about everybody else has. Duke just played a couple of slow-paced games, albeit against worse teams, and had 1.128 and 1.369 points per possession. With Virginia’s defense in the tank a bit this year, Duke could take advantage.

Duke is likely to take care of the basketball and maybe pick off some extra possessions on the glass. Virginia is likely to make a lot of jump shots. Virginia overs are an extremely scary proposition to say the least, but the conference is weak offensively and they’ve still had issues.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 132</strong></h4>
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