The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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<p>Planning on watching today's Broncos and Waves game? Catch the action at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA, as the Waves hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. In this West Coast matchup, the Broncos are the betting favorite against the Waves. The over/under for the game is 148.5 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS PEPPERDINE WAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +3</p><p>This game will be played at Firestone Fieldhouse at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Waves.</li><li>Not only will Pepperdine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Broncos Offense Score Enough in Malibu?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, Santa Clara is favored by 3 points over Pepperdine. So far this season, the Broncos are 10-6 overall and 3-2 on the road. In their last game, Santa Clara defeated Loyola Marymount by a score of 68-57.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, the Broncos are 7-3 and have an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game on the road this season. So far, Santa Clara has been favored in seven of their 16 games and have a record of 4-3 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Santa Clara has an ATS record of 1-6 and an overall ATS mark of 5-9. On the road, the Broncos are 3-2 vs. the spread this year and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Santa Clara is 6-8. So far, their games have averaged 144.5 points per game. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (149.9). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 134 points.</p><p>The Santa Clara offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. Loyola Marymount. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.1% while connecting on 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Adama Bal, who is averaging 15.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Carlos Marshall Jr also maintains a PPG average of 14.3 heading into game.</p><p>At present, the Broncos' defense is nationally ranked 147th, allowing 71.4 points per game. So far, the Santa Clara defense is giving up an average of 9.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.1 times per game (642nd).</p><h3>Will Pepperdine Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Pepperdine comes into today's game as the underdog and will be looking to pull off the upset at home. So far this season, the Waves have an overall record of 7-9 and are 5-3 at home.</p>

<p>In their last game, Pepperdine faced off against Gonzaga and lost by a score of 86-60. Over their last 10 games at home, the Waves are 7-3 and have won their last two games at home.</p><p>When looking at Pepperdine's ATS record this season, they are currently 6-8. At home, their ATS mark is 5-3 and they have gone 2-0 ATS in their last three home games. However, their ATS record as the underdog is just 1-7 this year and they have gone 0-3 ATS as the underdog in their last three games.</p><p>Pepperdine's over/under record for the season sits at 5-8-1. For the year, the average over/under line in their games is 150.9 and their matchups have averaged 143.6 points. So far this season, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 148.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 0-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Pepperdine offense put up just 60 points vs. the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Overall, they are now averaging 71.4 points per game which is 302nd in the country. Houston Mallette led the scoring for the Waves, contributing 15 points. Additionally, Michael Ajayi chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Pepperdine defense is giving up an average of 71.2 points per contest. So far, the Pepperdine defense is giving up an average of 6.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12 times per game (556th).</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs Pepperdine Waves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (11-44) will take on the Sacramento Kings (31-23) in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings are currently favored by 9.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 241.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and can be seen on NBCS. The Spurs are 15th in the Western Conference, while the Kings are 8th. Sacramento is also 3rd in the Pacific Division, while San Antonio is 5th in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-118 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Spurs?</h3><p>Today, the Spurs are 11-44 on the season and are currently in 15th place in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.</p>

<p>In games against Western Conference opponents, the Spurs are 7-22 compared to 4-22 against the East. In their division, they have gone 1-9.</p>

<p>San Antonio's ATS record for the season is 25-30, with a road ATS record of 13-16 and a home ATS record of 12-14. As underdogs, they are 21-29 vs. the spread and 7-43 as underdogs.</p>

<p>The Spurs have gone 3-0 on the under in their last three games. Today's O/U line is set at 241, and their games have averaged 232.3 points per game this season.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Mavericks by a score of 116-93. They were 11.5-point underdogs in that game. The O/U line for that game was 243 points.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Spurs have struggled this season, ranking just 24th in the league at 111.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 109.4 points per game.</p>

<p>San Antonio has been one of the more up-tempo teams in the NBA this season, ranking 5th in pace at 101.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 28th in the league at 45%.</p>

<p>So far, the Spurs have hit 33% of their three-point attempts, which is the worst mark in the NBA. They are also 30th in free throw shooting at 27th in the league at 15.7 made free throws per game.</p><p>So far, the Spurs' defense is ranked 25th in the league at 120.4 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Spurs are causing 14.3 turnovers per game, ranking 28th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 4th in rejections, averaging 6.1 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Can the Kings Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Sacramento is 28-25-1 on the over/under this season, and 40 of their 54 games have had lower O/U lines than today's (241). On average, their games have combined for 236.3 points.</p>

<p>The Kings' ATS record for the season is 28-26, and they have gone 19-19 vs. the spread as the favorite and 9-7 as the favorite at home. As the favorite, they are 25-13 straight-up and 6-10 as the favorite.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Kings defeated the Nuggets by a score of 102-98. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and Sacramento was a 5.5-point underdog going into the game.</p>

<p>Sacramento is currently 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 31-23. In games against Western Conference opponents, they are 20-15 and 6-6 against other teams in the Pacific Division. The Kings' ATS record at home is 11-13, and they are 15-9 straight-up at home.</p><p>At home, the Kings are averaging 121.8 points per game this season. Overall, they are 8th in the NBA in scoring at 118.4 points per game. Sacramento is 11th in field goal percentage and 12th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are 4th in the NBA in made threes per game (14.8) and 3rd in three-point attempts. They are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Sacramento is 9th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 64.8% of their games this season.</p><p>So far, the Kings' defense is ranked 21st in the league at 117.9 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Kings defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.3% and 39.4% from three-point territory.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN 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 Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Lions are favored at -1.5 as they host the Bills at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 15th at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions' money line odds are -129, and the over/under line is set at 55 points. Buffalo's record is not included, and the Lions' record is also missing. The non-conference matchup is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>BUFFALO BILLS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 29 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bills Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Despite a 25-point win over the 49ers in week 13, the Bills couldn’t keep their momentum going, falling 44-42 to the Rams in week 14. Buffalo entered the game as 3.5-point favorites but couldn’t hold on for the win. The two teams combined for 86 points, easily surpassing the 50-point O/U line.</p> <p>Heading into week 15, the Bills are 10-3, putting them 2nd in our NFL power rankings. They have a +9.9 scoring margin and are 8-5 against the spread. Buffalo has already locked up the AFC East and has a 100% chance of making the playoffs.</p><p>Josh Allen has been on a roll, posting a passer rating of 117 in week 14, with 342 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Rams. He also rushed for 82 yards and 3 touchdowns on 10 carries. Khalil Shakir led the Bills in receiving with 5 catches for 106 yards.</p> <p>Buffalo ranks 2nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 30.5, and they are 10th in total yards per game with 355. They are 8th in the league in 3rd-down conversion rate at 43.4% and 28th in red zone conversion percentage.</p><p>In their 44-42 loss to the Rams, Buffalo's defense struggled to get off the field, as the Rams converted on 73.3% of their third down attempts. The Bills allowed 320 yards through the air on 23 completions, with the Rams averaging 10.7 yards per passing attempt. Overall, Buffalo gave up 457 total yards, with 137 of those coming on the ground. The Rams ran the ball 42 times and averaged 3.3 yards per attempt.<p></p>Buffalo's defense failed to record a sack in the game and allowed the Rams to complete 76.7% of their passes. Additionally, the Bills gave up two passing touchdowns. Despite a couple of positive stats in the trenches, such as a +2 advantage in QB hits, the Bills couldn't slow down the Rams' high-powered offense.</p><h3>Will The Lions Win At Home Over The Bills?</h3><p>Detroit’s 12-1 record puts them atop our NFL power rankings heading into week 15. The Lions have now won 11 straight games, including a 34-31 victory over the Packers in week 14. This win improved their division record to 4-0, and they are 8-1 against NFC opponents. Our projections give Detroit a 100% chance of making the playoffs and an 89% chance of winning the NFC North.</p> <p>So far, the Lions have an average scoring margin of +14.1 points per game and are 9-3-1 against the spread. They are 8-3-1 ATS as favorites and 1-0 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 6-6-1, with their games averaging 50.1 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Lions are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in points per game (32.1) and are 2nd in yards per game (394.8). Despite ranking 22nd in passing attempts, they are 4th in passing yards per game (243.8). Detroit is also 4th in rushing yards per game (151.1) on 32.5 attempts per game. They rank 4th in 3rd-down conversion percentage and lead the league in red zone attempts, though they are 29th in conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jared Goff threw for 283 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14, completing 32 of 41 passes with 1 interception. David Montgomery had 51 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, while Jameson Williams led the receivers with 5 catches for 80 yards. Detroit scored in every quarter against the Packers, putting up 10 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>In their 34-31 win over the Packers, the Lions' defense allowed just 199 passing yards on 12 completions. Green Bay managed only a 20% conversion rate on third down and 1 touchdown through the air. Detroit defended the run well, allowing just 99 yards on 24 attempts.<p></p>The Lions' defense also pressured the quarterback, with 4 more QB hits than Green Bay, but they only managed 1 sack. Despite giving up 298 total yards, the Lions were tough in critical situations and limited big plays.</p>

Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

<p>The Pelicans and Kings are set to face off at 6:00 ET on NBCS. The Kings will host the game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 235.5 points, with the Kings being the favored team playing at home against the Pelicans.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-114 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Brandon Ingram finishing with Brandon Ingram points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pelicans Pull Off a Win at Sacramento?</h3><p>As the Pelicans get ready to take on the Kings, they are the 3.5-point underdogs on the road. Before today's game, New Orleans is 7th in the West on a record of 21-15. If they are able to pull off the win, they will also move into a tie for the 6th best road record, as they have won five straight on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Pelicans have been the underdog in 16 of their 36 games and have gone 10-6 against the spread in those games. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -0.4 points per game, and they have had a higher scoring differential in three straight games vs. the spread.</p>

<p>When looking at the over/under results for the Pelicans, their games have averaged 227.2 points this season, and they have an over/under record of 17-19. In their previous games with higher over/under lines than today's line of 235.5, they have gone 5-4.</p>

<p>Against other teams in the Western Conference, New Orleans has gone 14-13 compared to 7-2 in non-conference games. For the season, they are in 2nd place in the Southwest Division.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Pelicans scored 95 points and shot 35.9% from the field. This was below their season average of 115.3 points per game. One positive for the Pelicans offense has been their ability to get to the line, as they are 5th in free-throw attempts per game. Overall, the Pelicans are shooting 48% from the field.</p><p>On defense, the Pelicans come into the game ranked 10th in the league in points allowed at 111.9 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 100.7 points per contest (11th). New Orleans' defense is currently forcing 12.9 turnovers per game, which is 13th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 21st in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.</p><h3>Can the Kings Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>As the Kings get ready to host the Pelicans, they are favored by 3.5 points. If they are able to cover, they will also move their current straight-up win streak to three games. Overall, Sacramento is 21-13 and in 5th place in the West.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Kings have a record of 18-16 this season. When playing at home, they have an average scoring margin of +1.7 points per game and are 13-6 for the season.</p>

<p>Sacramento's over/under record coming into today's game is 18-16, and the over has hit in each of their last two games. Today's line of 235.5 is just below their average over/under line of 235.8. In their previous games with lower over/under lines than 235.5, their record is 7-8.</p>

<p>When favored, the Kings have gone 17-10 this season and have also covered the spread in two straight games at home. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is -0.3 points per game.</p><p>Sacramento is putting up 122.4 points per game at home, good for 6th in the NBA. Overall, they are averaging 118.3 points per game, which is 8th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, the Kings are 15th in the NBA at 47%. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 11th in percentage and 3rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Looking at the Kings defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 117.5 points per game (22nd). On two point field goal attempts, the Kings' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.0% and allowing 37.6% from beyond the arc.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -16.5 against Sam Houston in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 87-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bearkats were -11 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 147.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-32 at halftime, Sam Houston turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 55-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 45.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes, while Cameron Huefner added 22 points. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite the Bearkats' defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Sam Houston gave up 29 field goals on 61 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, Sam Houston gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 96-56 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading just 39-36 at halftime, Pittsburgh clamped down defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 57 points of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 71% of their two-point attempts and 47.8% from beyond the arc, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. The Panthers also shot 76% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Brandin Cummings was the standout performer, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range (6/8). Jaland Lowe contributed 12 assists, while Ishmael Leggett and Devontae Blanton each grabbed 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 56 points, shooting 61% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 25 times, converting 19 free throws for a 76% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Thundering Herd and Golden Eagles. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Eagles at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, MS. Get ready to place your bets! Marshall is favored by -3.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Southern Miss. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Green Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Southern Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Marshall Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Marshall evened their season record at 5-5 with a 79-70 win over Ohio on Saturday. The Thundering Herd were slight +1 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Marshall led 41-33 at halftime and maintained their lead by outscoring Ohio 38-37 in the second half. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>Marshall's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-19 from deep, and hit 58.3% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 13 of 19 attempts, good for 68.4%.</p> <p>Mikal Dawson led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 27 points on 9-for-12 shooting overall. AJ Clayton also shot 75%, knocking down 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, while AJ Brown contributed 22 points despite shooting 3 of 8 from three.</p><p>Marshall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, as they went 21/36 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marshall's defense allowed 8/19 shooting, or 42%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 free throws for a 68% rate. Marshall did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Southern Miss Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Southern Miss fell to 3-7 on the season after a 69-65 home loss to Lamar on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles were +2 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Southern Miss trailed 36-31 at halftime and narrowly outscored Lamar 34-33 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Southern Miss struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 threes (15.4%) in their last game, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 42.1%. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.9%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (22/44). At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 25 attempts, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Neftali Alvarez led the way with 21 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field despite going 1 for 6 from three. Alexis Marmolejos added 20 points, hitting 3 of 7 threes, while Cody Pennebaker was efficient, making 6 of 10 shots overall and 3 of 5 from deep. Denijay Harris contributed 12 rebounds and 4 assists to go along with his 15 points.</p><p>Southern Miss gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 of 44 shooting for 50%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Miss held their opponent to 2 of 13 shooting, just 15%. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 15 free throws for 60%. Southern Miss allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-346) will travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs (+274) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 8.5 points with the over/under line set at 231.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and can be seen on BSSW.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, March 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-105 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Mavericks have an overall record of 39-29 this season, which has them in 7th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 23-19 compared to 16-10 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>Dallas has won their last four games as the favorite and are favored by 8.5 points today. In games where they have been favored, they have a record of 29-11 and are 25-15 against the spread as the favorite.</p>

<p>On the road, the Mavericks are 18-14 straight up and 21-11 against the spread. Their ATS win streak on the road is at three games.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Mavericks beat the Nuggets by a score of 107-105. They were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 231.5.</p>

<p>On average, the Mavericks' games have finished with a combined scoring total of 236.3 points per game. Today's O/U line of 231.5 is lower than their season average of 236.1.</p>

<p>The Mavericks' ATS record for the season is 38-30, and they have covered the spread in their last six games. In their win over the Nuggets, they covered the spread by 2 points.</p><p>As a team, the Mavericks are 6th in the league in scoring at 118.8 points per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road (118.1 PPG) compared to at home (119.4 PPG).</p>

<p>One of the strengths of the Mavericks' offense is their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the league in made threes per game at 14.6 and are 2nd in three-point attempts at 39.6 per game. Overall, they are 13th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.</p>

<p>When it comes to two-point shooting, the Mavericks are 4th in the league at 57%. In terms of field goal percentage overall, they are 12th at 48%.</p><p>So far, the Mavericks' defense is ranked 22nd in the league at 117.5 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Mavericks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.4% and 36.9% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog San Antonio?</h3><p>San Antonio's ATS record this season is 34-34, and they have covered the spread in their last two road games. At home, they are 16-16 ATS compared to 18-18 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Spurs have gone 29-33 ATS this season. Today, they are getting 8.5 points and have gone 3-3 as the underdog. In their games as the underdog, they have an ATS scoring differential of -9.4 points per game.</p>

<p>In their win over the Nets, the Spurs were favored by 2 points and won by a score of 122-115. The O/U line for that game was 218 points. This season, the average scoring line in Spurs games is 232.1 points.</p>

<p>San Antonio's O/U record for the season is 34-33-1, and 36 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 231.5. In games with higher O/U lines, they have a record of 18-17-1.</p>

<p>The Spurs are currently 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-53. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place. In non-conference games, they are 6-22 and 9-31 against Western Conference opponents.</p><p>At home, the Spurs are averaging 114.3 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112.4 points per game. San Antonio's scoring has been below the NBA average in 52.9% of their games.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 28th in the league at 34%. On average, they are making 12.6 threes per game, which is 15th in the NBA.</p>

<p>San Antonio has been efficient inside the arc, making 53% of their two-point attempts. In terms of field goal percentage, the Spurs are 24th in the league at 46%.</p><p>Facing Dallas, the Spurs aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 119.8 points allowed per game (25th). Inside the arc, the Spurs defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.0% and 37.7% from three-point territory.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/19/24

<p>South Carolina is the heavy favorite in this week four non-conference matchup against Akron, with kickoff set for 7:30 ET at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. The Gamecocks are 2-1 on the season, while Akron comes in with a 1-2 record. The over/under line is at 46.5 points, and the game can be seen on ESNU. The money line odds have South Carolina at -4916 and Akron at +1638.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips +27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams-Brice Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have the South Carolina Gamecocks winning this one by a score of 23 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the South Carolina Gamecocks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Akron Zips at +27.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Akron Zips Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Akron is now 1-2 on the season after their 31-20 win over Colgate. This game did not have any betting lines available.</p> <p></p><p>The Zips took control early, leading 17-7 after the first quarter. Colgate closed the gap to 28-20 by the end of the third quarter, but Akron added a field goal in the fourth quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their 31-20 win over Colgate, Akron's offense was led by quarterback Ben Finley, who threw for 358 yards and four touchdowns. He completed 65.1% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 112.35. Adrian Norton was his top target, hauling in five receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown.</p> 
<p>The Zips' offense totaled 416 yards, with 365 yards coming through the air. Akron moved the chains 24 times but struggled to establish a running game, gaining just 51 yards on the ground.</p><p>Akron's defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Colgate to 20 points and 247 total yards. The Zips' defense was particularly strong against the run, allowing just 88 rushing yards on 29 attempts. In the passing game, Akron gave up 159 yards on 19 completions, but they also managed to intercept one pass.</p><h3>Are The South Carolina Gamecocks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>South Carolina is looking to bounce back after their 36-33 loss to LSU. Despite the defeat, the Gamecocks covered the spread as +6.5 point underdogs, and the over hit, with the game’s 69 total points surpassing the 48.5-point line. South Carolina is now 2-1 for the season.</p> 
<p>After trailing 7-0 in the first quarter, the Gamecocks fought back to make it 17-16 at halftime. South Carolina then took a 24-22 lead in the third quarter, but LSU outscored them 14-9 in the fourth to hand the Gamecocks their first loss of the season.</p><p>South Carolina's offense put up 398 yards of total offense in their 36-33 loss to LSU, with 243 yards coming on the ground. The Gamecocks' rushing attack was effective, scoring four touchdowns, while LaNorris Sellers passed for 113 yards, completing 56.2% of his passes. Sellers threw one interception and ended the game with a passer rating of 52.34.</p> 
<p>Raheim Sanders was a key contributor, rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 7.5 yards per carry. Jared Brown led the receiving corps with three catches for 48 yards.</p><p>South Carolina's defense will be looking to improve after giving up 418 total yards in their last game. They struggled to stop the run, allowing 133 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground. The Gamecocks also had difficulty defending the pass, as LSU threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns. Despite forcing one interception, South Carolina allowed 26 first downs in the game.</p>

Akron Zips vs South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

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<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week five non-conference matchup between the Western Michigan Broncos and the Marshall Thundering Herd as they face off at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, and the Thundering Herd are the -3.5 point favorites at home. Both teams are sitting at 1-2 on the season, and the over/under line is currently at 54 points.</p><h3>WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joan C. Edwards Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Western Michigan Broncos winning this one by a score of 27 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Western Michigan Broncos winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 54 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Western Michigan Broncos Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Western Michigan improved to 1-2 for the season after a 59-31 win over Bethune-Cookman. There were no betting lines for this game.</p><p></p><p>The Broncos dominated early, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. After Bethune-Cookman closed the gap in the second quarter, Western Michigan extended their lead to 35-14 by halftime. The Broncos outscored Bethune-Cookman 14-7 in the third quarter and held a commanding 49-21 lead, ensuring their victory. The teams combined for 90 points, with Western Michigan coming out on top by 28 points.</p><p>Western Michigan's offense was unstoppable in their last game, racking up 677 total yards and 30 first downs. The Broncos' ground game was particularly effective, with 372 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Jaden Nixon led the way with 189 yards on 17 carries, averaging 11.1 yards per attempt, and scoring two rushing touchdowns. The passing game also contributed 305 yards and three touchdowns, with Hayden Wolff completing 78.9% of his passes for 305 yards and three touchdowns, along with one interception. His passer rating for the game was 136.4.</p> <p>Anthony Sambucci was the leading receiver for Western Michigan, with four catches for 103 yards.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense allowed a total of 255 yards in their most recent game, with 139 of those yards coming on the ground. Bethune-Cookman ran the ball 47 times and found the end zone twice on the ground. Through the air, the Broncos' defense was much more successful, holding Bethune-Cookman to just 116 passing yards on 10 completions.</p><h3>Are The Marshall Thundering Herd Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Marshall is looking to bounce back after a 49-14 loss to Ohio State on the road. Despite being +40 point underdogs, the Thundering Herd covered the spread, and the game's combined score of 63 points surpassed the over/under line of 56.5 points. This was Marshall's first game against a ranked opponent this season, and they are now 1-2 overall.</p><p></p><p>The Thundering Herd kept the game close early, with the score tied 7-7 after the first quarter. However, Ohio State outscored Marshall 21-7 in the second quarter, and the Thundering Herd were unable to score in the second half, leading to their 35-point defeat.</p><p>Marshall's offense will be looking to bounce back after being held to 269 total yards in their 49-14 loss to Ohio State. The Thundering Herd managed to pick up 18 first downs but were limited to 130 rushing yards on 40 attempts. In the passing game, they finished with 139 yards and one touchdown.</p> <p>Stone Earle completed 76.2% of his passes for 132 yards and a passer rating of 107.64. Elijah Metcalf led the receiving corps with eight receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Marshall's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 570 total yards in their last game. Ohio State's ground game was particularly effective, racking up 281 rushing yards and five touchdowns. The Thundering Herd's secondary also struggled, allowing 289 passing yards and two touchdowns on 18 completions. Marshall's defense did manage to come up with one interception in the game.</p>

Western Michigan Broncos vs Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bruins and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are the favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS 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 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+115)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Boston Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>As they head into their game vs. the Red Wings, the Bruins have a 21-7-6 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 11-2-3, and they have 10-5-3 mark on the road. In the Eastern Atlantic division, they are currently 1st, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 2nd.</p><p>Against the puck line, Boston is 18-16. Their road puck line record so far is 9-9 while sitting 9-7 at home against the puckline. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Boston is 5.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 16-18-0.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Bruins offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Boston posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>Offensively, the Bruins come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 21st position in the league. This season, the Bruins are 9-0 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 12-6 record.</p><p>Boston's leading scorer is David Pastrnak. So far, he has 22 goals which is 6th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 26 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings are currently 5th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.1 shots per game against Detroit. They also are 13th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jeremy Swayman gets the start and has made 17 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-2, and his save percentage is 0.73%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Red Wings?</h3><p>So far this season, the Red Wings have an overall record of 17-15-4. Currently, they are 10-6-3 at home and carry a two game home win streak into the game. Their current record places them 5th in the Eastern Atlantic division and 12th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Detroit is 20-16 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 11-6 compared to 9-10 at home. This season, Detroit's games are averaging 7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Red Wings currently have an over/under record of 22-14-0.</p><p>Across the Red Wings last three home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Red Wings come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 3rd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 18th in the league. This year, the Red Wings have recorded a 7-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 10-11 record.</p><p>Detroit's leading goal scorer is Alex DeBrincat. So far this season, he has 17 goals, placing him 14th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 20 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings are currently 5th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.1 shots per game against Detroit. They also are 13th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Boston, goalie Alex Lyon has started eight games in this season. His current record is 5-3, and his save percentage stands at 0.38%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/23

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Cornhuskers game? Catch the action at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE, as the Cornhuskers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on B1G+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Nebraska as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cornhuskers.</li><li>Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like Bethune-Cookman at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Bethune-Cookman Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Bethune-Cookman faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 5th, as they went on the road to take on Texas Tech. Entering the game as +32 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only lost 94-61 but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>The Wildcats found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 50-28 at halftime. They managed to score 33 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44 points, making it difficult to mount any sort of comeback.</p><p>Kerwin Walton's 21 points and 7 made threes at 58.3% shooting from deep were a bright spot for Bethune-Cookman in their last game. The Wildcats shot 41.7% from the field, with a 46.7% effective field goal percentage, and connected on 37.5% of their threes, going 6-for-16 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>JT Toppin and Darrion Williams both contributed 19 points, with Williams adding 6 assists. The Wildcats struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 5 of 10 attempts, and managed only 5 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Bethune-Cookman struggled defensively, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. They had trouble containing both inside and outside scoring, with their opponent hitting 60% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Wildcats also allowed 16 threes on 53% shooting from beyond the arc. They sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws. Bethune-Cookman gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Nebraska?</h3><p>Nebraska opened their season with an 87-67 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Monday. The Cornhuskers were -23.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Nebraska led 42-36 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 45. The total points for the game reached 154, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Nebraska put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They were strong inside, hitting 57.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 27 points, while Rollie Worster added 18, shooting 85.7% from the field. Nebraska also got 13 points from Connor Essegian, who hit 3 of 4 threes, and Tommy Gankhuyag, who also went 3 for 4 from deep.</p><p>Despite Nebraska's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 67 points. The Cornhuskers allowed 49% shooting from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Nebraska's defense gave up 22 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 57% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent shot 31%, hitting 6 of 19 attempts. Nebraska also sent them to the line 35 times, where they made 25 free throws, converting at a 71% rate. The Cornhuskers allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>At 12:00 ET, the NC State Wolfpack will host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. The game will be broadcast on CW, and the Wolfpack enter the matchup with a 3-2 record, while the Demon Deacons are 1-3. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points, and NC State is favored by -5 points. The current money line odds are +174 for Wake Forest and -211 for NC State.</p><h3>WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS NC STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NC State Wolfpack -5</p><p>This game will be played at Carter-Finley Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NC STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have the NC State Wolfpack winning this one by a score of 34 to 28</li><li>Not only do we have the NC State Wolfpack winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Wake Forest Demon Deacons Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Wake Forest enters Week 6 against NC State with a 1-3 record, and they are ranked 88th in our power rankings. Their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are just 4.5%, and they have a 0.0% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to our projections.</p> <p></p><p>The Demon Deacons are 0-3 on the road this season and have been favored in only one of their four games. Their average scoring margin is -1.5 points per game, and they are 0-2-1 against the spread this year.</p> <p></p><p>Wake Forest’s over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 61 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 60.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 55.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 6, Wake Forest’s offense is averaging 29.8 points per game, placing them 51st in the nation. They are ranked 68th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is the focal point, ranking 30th in passing yards per game with 310.5. They are 31st in passing attempts, averaging 39 per game, and 24th in completions, with 25.8 per game. Their third-down conversion rate is 42.9%.</p> <p>Hank Bachmeier leads the passing attack with 1,159 yards and a 66.7% completion rate. He has thrown five touchdowns and just one interception, with a passer rating of 99. On the ground, Wake Forest averages 153 rushing yards per game. Demond Claiborne has 335 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. Taylor Morin leads the receivers with 325 yards on 24 catches.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense has struggled this season, allowing 31.2 points per game, including 41 points in their recent 41-38 loss to Louisiana. They gave up 467 total yards, with 210 rushing yards on 32 attempts and 257 passing yards, along with three passing touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 186 rushing yards per game and 285.8 passing yards against Wake Forest, completing 70.6% of their passes. The defense has faced 37 rushing attempts and 32.8 passing attempts per game this season.</p><h3>Are The NC State Wolfpack Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>NC State enters Week 6 against Wake Forest with a 3-2 record. They are ranked 80th in our CFB power rankings, and we project a 62% chance of them becoming bowl-eligible. However, their chances of winning the Atlantic Coast are slim at just 0.1%.</p> <p></p><p>The Wolfpack is 2-1 at home this season, and they’ve been favored in two of their five games. They are 2-0 as the favorite but have an average scoring margin of -6.2 points per game and are 0-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>NC State’s over/under record is 3-1, with their games averaging 61 points. The average over/under line has been 49.5 points, and this week’s line is set at 55.5 points.</p><p>NC State’s offense has been underwhelming heading into week 6, ranking 120th in our offensive power rankings and averaging 27.4 points per game, placing them 61st nationally. Their third-down conversion rate is just 33.9%, and their rushing game is averaging 129.4 yards per game.</p> <p>Grayson McCall leads the passing attack with 476 yards and a 66.7% completion rate. The Wolfpack ranks 29th in completions per game. McCall has three touchdowns and two interceptions, with a passer rating of 86. Kevin Concepcion has 243 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season.</p><p>NC State’s defense heads into this week allowing 33.6 points per game, ranking 79th nationally. They’ve given up 229.2 passing yards per game, placing them 107th, and 163.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 109th. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 58.9% of their passes and hold a passer rating of 85.3 against NC State’s defense.</p><p></p><p>In their last game, NC State’s defense allowed 17 points against Northern Illinois. They gave up 283 total yards, including 124 rushing yards on 44 attempts and 159 passing yards, while also forcing two interceptions.</p>

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