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<p>Looking to win big? The Wild and Avalanche face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are hosting the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Avalanche are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Avalanche picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Minnesota Have A Chance at Ball Arena?</h3><p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Wild are in 12th place in the Western Conference with a record of 30-27-6. In the Central Division, Minnesota is in 6th place, but they have lost two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, the Wild have gone 15-15-2 this season, and they have been the underdog in 35 of their 63 games. Over their last ten games, Minnesota has a record of 5-5.</p></p><p>On the season, Minnesota has gone 33-30 against the puck line, including going 5-5 in their last ten games. Overall, the Wild have gone just 11-17 against the puck line when favored and have 20 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Minnesota's average scoring margin on the road this year is at -0.2 goals per game, and their road puck line record is at 18-14. In their last ten road games, the Wild have gone 6-4 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Minnesota's games have an average of 6.5 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Wild come in with an over/under performance of 31-28-4.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Wild offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Minnesota posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Wild have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 19th in the league. The Wild went 17-12 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 13-15.</p><p>Minnesota will be looking for a good game from Kirill Kaprizov who leads the team in scoring with 30 goals, ranking 19th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Kaprizov has 37 assists this season.</p><p>The Avalanche defense is currently 14th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Colorado. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 9th with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Filip Gustavsson gets the start and has made 36 starts this season. His record at this point is 17-15, and his save percentage is 0.787%.</p><h3>Will the Avalanche Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Avalanche have been dominant, going 25-6-0, and they have won three straight games at home. In the Western Conference, Colorado is in fourth place with a record of 39-20-5.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Avalanche are 6-4, and they have gone 4-1 over their last five games. In games where they are favored, Colorado is 36-14-5 this season.</p></p><p>Colorado comes in with a puck line record of 31-33 overall and 20-11 at home. They have gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games and have 30 wins by multiple goals this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Avalanche have been favored in 55 games and have a puck line record of 28-27 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this year is +.7 goals per game, and they have gone 4-1 against the puck line in their last five games.</p> <p>The average goal total for Colorado's games is sitting at 6.8. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Avalanche come in with an over/under record of 36-26-2.</p><p>Across the Wild last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>The Avalanche come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 1st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 4th in the league. Colorado's offense comes into the game ranked 2nd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the NHL.</p><p>Colorado's leading scorer is Nathan MacKinnon. So far, he has 40 goals which is 4th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, MacKinnon has 69 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Avalanche head into the game ranked 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.5 shots per game against Colorado. So far, they are 9th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 50 games this season. His current record stands at 32-15, and his save percentage is 0.981%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bison and Terrapins face off at 4:30 ET on BTN. The Terrapins are hosting the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Maryland is favored by -24.5 vs. Bucknell.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bucknell Bison +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 4:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUCKNELL BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Even though we have Maryland winning straight-up, we like Bucknell at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bison Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bison fell to Rider 57-53 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were favored by 4 points. With the O/U line set at 141.5, the game ended well below that mark, with a total of 110 points.</p> 

<p>Bucknell trailed 30-24 at halftime but outscored Rider 29-27 in the 2nd half. Despite the stronger 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap enough to secure the win or cover the spread.</p><p>Bucknell's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 53 points on 35.8% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 28.1% on 9-of-32 attempts, while they connected on 47.6% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bison shot 60%, making 12 of 20 attempts. They recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 11 assists. Tariq Ingraham led the team with 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Josh Bascoe added 13 points, despite shooting just 31.2% overall and 12.5% from three.</p><p>Bucknell's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 35% shooting from the field. They managed to limit two-point attempts, with the other team making 10 of 21 shots for 47%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bucknell's defense allowed 9 threes on 32 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 20 times, where they hit 12 free throws, shooting 60%. Bucknell gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Terrapins Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Maryland narrowly edged out Villanova 76-75 at home on Sunday. Despite being -6.5 favorites, the Terrapins didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the over/under line of 139.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-28 at halftime, Maryland turned things around by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while holding Villanova to 35 points.</p><p>Maryland's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.4%, with a strong 59.5% shooting inside the arc. The Terrapins also connected on 73.7% of their free throws, and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 17 assists.</p> <p>Derik Queen led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the floor. Julian Reese added 18 points and 10 boards, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Rodney Rice contributed 16 points, and Jhamir Brickus knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Maryland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts (22/37).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Maryland's defense held the other team to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, good for 73%.</p>

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Lightning versus the Rangers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Rangers as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Lightning winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Lightning on the moneyline (+112)</li><li>The Lightning are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can The Lightning Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Lightning have gone 27-18-5, which has them in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and 5th in the Eastern Conference. Over their last ten games, Tampa Bay has gone 8-2 and they have won three straight games. So far this year, the Lightning have been the favorite in 29 of their 50 games and they have gone 19-9-1 in those games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, Tampa Bay has gone 10-13-2 and they have won three straight games as the favorite. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Lightning have gone 12-12.</p></p><p>On the road, Tampa Bay has a puck line record of 10-15 this season. Overall, their puck line record is 26-24, and they have 19 wins by multiple goals. In their last 10 games, the Lightning have gone 7-3 against the puck line.</p>

<p>So far this season, Tampa Bay has been the underdog in 21 games, going 13-8 against the puck line in those games. Their average scoring margin on the road is -.7 goals per game, and their average scoring margin for the season is +.2 goals per game.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Tampa Bay is 6.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Lightning come in with an over/under record of 23-23-4.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Tampa Bay has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Lightning come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 4th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. Tampa Bay's offense is currently ranked 1st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 26th in the league.</p><p>The leading scorer for Tampa Bay's offense is Nikita Kucherov. Coming into the game he has 32 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 53 assists so far.</p><p>New York defense takes on the Lightning ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 24th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy gets the start and has made 26 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-10, and his save percentage is 0.718%.</p><h3>Do the Rangers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Rangers have been strong, going 16-7-0 and are currently in first place in the Metropolitan Division. In the Eastern Conference, New York is in third place, with 65 points and a record of 31-16-3. Over their last ten games, the Rangers are 5-5 and have won two straight games.</p>

<p>When favored this season, New York has gone 24-13-2 and have been favored in 39 of their 50 games. In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers are in third place and have gone 16-9 against the conference. Against the Metropolitan Division, New York has gone 7-4 this season.</p></p><p>When favored, the Rangers have gone 14-25 vs. the puck line this season, and they have an average scoring margin of +.4 goals per game. So far, New York has 18 wins by multiple goals and has gone 24-26 vs. the puck line overall.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers have gone 9-14 vs. the puck line this year and have an average scoring margin of +.4 goals per contest. Over their last ten home games, New York has gone 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring New York is 6.1. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under record of 26-21-3.</p><p>The Lightning are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Rangers come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 11th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 11th in the league. Looking at how the Rangers' offense is performing during power plays, they are 6th in power play goals and 23rd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>New York's current leading scorer is Artemi Panarin. This season, he has 31 goals, which puts him 6th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 36 assists this season.</p><p>New York defense takes on the Lightning ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 24th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 32 games this season. His current record stands at 19-12, and his save percentage is 0.825%.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Commodores and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this game is set at 143 points, and Tennessee is favored by -20 vs. Vanderbilt in a Southeastern conference matchup.</p><h3>VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores +20</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANDERBILT COMMODORES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Vanderbilt at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Commodores Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 7-17 record, Vanderbilt has struggled this season, especially on the road, where they have gone 0-7. They have lost seven straight games away from home, and their average margin of defeat on the road is -13.3 points per game.</p>

<p>Coming off a 74-73 win over Texas A&M, the Commodores are 2-8 in their last 10 games on the road. For the season, they have been the underdog in 16 of their 24 games, going just 2-14 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Vanderbilt has gone 7-8-1 vs. the spread. On the road, the Commodores are just 2-4-1 ATS and over their last three road games, they are 0-2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Vanderbilt games is 8-16 and today's line of 143 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (141.8). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points and the over/under record is 3-0.</p><p>Vanderbilt recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 74 points against Texas A&M. This output exceeded their season average of 66.9 points per game. Offensively, the Commodores hold a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, placing them 389th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 395th in terms of percentage and 254th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Commodores' defense is nationally ranked 211st, allowing 73.7 points per game. Vanderbilt's three-point defense is currently 220th in the country at 8.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.1% of their shots vs. Vanderbilt.</p><h3>Will the Volunteers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>After their 92-63 win over Arkansas, Tennessee comes into this game with an 18-6 record, including an impressive 12-1 record at home. The Volunteers have been favored in 20 of their 24 games, going 17-3 in those contests.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 home games, Tennessee has gone 9-1, and they are 4-1 over their last five. On the season, the Volunteers have outscored their opponents by an average of 19.3 points per game at home, compared to just 4.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Tennessee has gone 10-9-1 against the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Volunteers have a 5-5 ATS mark. At home, Tennessee has an ATS record of 7-5-1 this year and they are 5-4-1 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143 for Tennessee's matchup with Vanderbilt is very close to the average OU line in their games this season (143.7). So far, the over/under record in their games is 15-9. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points, and their OU record across their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>The Tennessee offense is coming off a game where they scored 92 points against Arkansas. They posted a field goal percentage of 56.9% and connected on 5 threes. The Tennessee offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 25.1 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Tennessee defense has been performing well, ranking 73rd in the country at 67.8 points allowed per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.2 threes per game vs. Vanderbilt. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.6%.</p>

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Capitals versus the Stars? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Stars to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are Washington Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Washington's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped them to 21-6-2 for the season. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, which ended up being the exact combined score.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0, Washington scored twice in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals. Alex Ovechkin tied the game at 19:16 in the first, and Brandon Duhaime gave the Capitals the lead just 33 seconds later.</p><p>Washington’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring just 11 seconds before the buzzer. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist of the season.</p><p>Washington's defense allowed the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, followed by two more in the second and a late empty-netter, leading to a 4-2 loss. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Can Dallas Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Panthers, the Stars now sit at 18-11-0 for the season. Dallas was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Stars managed to tie it up in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled ahead with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Dallas managed 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Florida, but only found the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before netting both of their goals in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>After tying the game at 2-2 in the second period, the Stars' defense allowed two more goals—one at 2:32 into the third period and another at 19:00. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Defensively, Dallas recorded 26 hits and 5 takeaways.</p>

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