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UTEP Miners vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Texas A&M Aggies vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Game one of this Eastern Conference second-round series between the Cavaliers and Celtics is set to tip off at 7:00 PM ET at TD Garden in Boston. TNT is carrying the game on TV, and the Celtics are the home team and the number one seed in the series. They are favored by 11.5 points and are at -627 on the money line. The Cavs are at +452, and the over/under line is at 208 points.<h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +11.5This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, May 7th.<h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-106 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul>Donovan Mitchell had a huge game for the Cavaliers, finishing with 39 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. He hit two threes and shot 40.7% from the field. Cleveland picked up a 106-94 win over the Magic, closing out the series in seven games. The Cavaliers won the series 4-3.

Cleveland's offense was below average, as they hit just eight threes and shot 44.2% from the field. As a team, they finished with 106 points. Caris LeVert added 15 points for the Cavaliers, while Max Strus finished with 13 points and knocked down three threes.The Celtics are coming off a 118-84 win over the Heat, which clinched the series in five games. Boston won the series 4-1 and will now advance to the next round. Their 118 points in the win was right on the over/under line of 201.5 points.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 16 threes and shot 40% as a team. Derrick White and Sam Hauser each hit five threes for Boston. Jaylen Brown also added 25 points for the Celtics.<h3>Can the Cavaliers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3>In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Magic by a score of 106-94. The over/under line for that game was 195.5, and the teams combined for 200 points.

This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 44-44-1, with an average over/under line of 221 points. Today's line is set at 208, and 13 of their games have had lower O/U lines than that. On average, their games have finished with 220.8 points.

Cleveland's ATS record for the season is 41-46, and they have covered the spread in their last three road games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 14-17 (19-23 on the road), and they are 11-21 as the underdog straight-up.

For the season, the Cavaliers have gone 48-34 and are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they have a record of 31-21 and are 2nd in the Central Division.

Today, the Cavaliers are 11.5-point underdogs and have gone 9 straight games as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 14-17, and they are 11-21 straight-up as the underdog.Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.6 points per game over his last five games while shooting 45.7% from the field. In these games, he also averaged 5 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Darius Garland is averaging 15 points per game in his last five games while hitting 43.3% of his shots from the field. In these games, he averaged 5.2 assists.

Cleveland's offense is averaging 112.6 points per game this season, which is 23rd in the NBA. On the road, they are at 109.3 points per game, compared to 113.3 at home. The team's field goal percentage for the season is 13th in the league, and they are 10th in three-pointers made.So far this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been a top-10 defense, allowing just 109.4 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. They have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.6% from beyond the arc, which is 10th in the league.

When playing on the road, the Cavaliers have been even better, giving up just 110.0 points per contest, which is 5th in the NBA. Over their last five games, Cleveland has been even stingier, allowing just 106.6 points per game, which is 9th in the league during that stretch.

Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 69.5% of games against the Cavaliers. However, teams have shot 45.1% from three-point range against Cleveland this season.<h3>Can the Celtics Grab a Win at Home?</h3>Today, the Celtics are favored by 11.5 points against the Cavaliers. This season, Boston has been favored in 83 of their 82 games and have gone 66-17 in those games. As the favorite, they have won three straight games and have an average scoring margin of +12.3 points per game.

In terms of their ATS record, the Celtics are 45-38 for the season and have covered the spread in three straight games. At home, their ATS record is 24-18, and their average scoring margin vs. the spread is +15.2 points per game.

This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 45-41-1, with an average over/under line of 227.8. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 228.1 points per game.

In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Heat by a score of 118-84. The O/U line for that game was 201.5, and Boston covered the spread (-13.5).

Boston is currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 64-18. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 41-11 and 23-7 against the West. The Celtics have won three straight games and are 29-14 on the road compared to 39-5 at home.Looking at the Celtics' three-point shooting numbers, they are averaging 16.5 made threes per game, which is the best mark in the league. They are also leading the league in three-point attempts, putting up 42.5 shots per contest. Overall, the team is shooting 38% from beyond the arc. This season, the Celtics are the second-highest scoring team in the league, averaging 120.6 points per game.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.8 points per game in his last five games while hitting 52.2% of his shots from the field. Over his last five games, Jayson Tatum is averaging 21.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Derrick White is averaging 22.4 points per game in his last five games on 57.7% shooting.When it comes to defense, the Celtics are one of the best in the NBA, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 108.3. This season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72% of games against Boston. In terms of three-point shooting, teams have made more threes than their season average in 52.4% of games vs. Boston.

On the season, the Celtics have been one of the best at defending the paint, ranking 3rd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.9%. They are also 2nd in blocked shots per game at 6.6. When it comes to personal fouls, Boston is 29th in the league.

In their last five games, opposing teams have shot just 44% from the field against the Celtics. During this stretch, Boston is 5th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 31.1%. They have also done a good job of not fouling, giving up just 9.8 made free throws per game.

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Northern Illinois Huskies vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Charlotte 49ers vs South Florida Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Tulane Green Wave vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Temple Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Utah State Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

James Madison Dukes vs Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Troy Trojans vs Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Cyclones. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and the Cyclones are favored to win at home against the Wildcats.<h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +26.5This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.<h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like New Hampshire at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Hampshire Lock in a Road Win?</h3>New Hampshire heads into their 13th game of the year with a record of 8-4. Should they come out on top today, they will bring their road record to .500, which currently sits at 3-4. Up to this point, New Hampshire has been solid against the spread, boasting a record of 7-4. This includes a positive ATS mark of 5-2 when playing on the road and an even 2-2 when playing at home.New Hampshire comes in with an over/under record of 6-4-1 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 150.6 points per game so far. The Wildcats' last five games have culminated with an average of 150 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.Coming off a good offensive performance, New Hampshire's offense scored 81 points against Rhode Island. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.1%, and they went 12/19 from the free-throw line. Leading New Hampshire in scoring vs. Rhode Island was Clarence O. Daniels II with his 27 points. Naim Miller also added 17 points for the Wildcats.On the defensive side, New Hampshire is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.9 points per game. In today's game vs. Iowa State, the New Hampshire defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, New Hampshire made 16 free-throws vs. the Wildcats.<h3>Can Iowa State Secure a Home Victory?</h3>The game against New Hampshire today will showcase a 10-2 Iowa State team. In away games, the Cyclones are 2-1 this year, while they are 8-1 at home. Iowa State has a positive ATS record, sitting above .500 at 8-3-1. Looking at their performance in the last five games, they are 4-0-1 vs. the spread.Iowa State comes in with an over/under record of 8-4-0 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 144.5 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Cyclones' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 148 points per game.In contrast to their season average of 86.3 points per game, the Iowa State had a below average performance. They scored 80 points against Eastern Illinois and had a field goal percentage of 48.2%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tamin Lipsey who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.5. Keshon Gilbert also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.8.In the current season, the Iowa State defense has excelled, sitting 4th in the nation by allowing 58.2 points per game. Iowa State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Eastern Illinois offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 48 points.

New Hampshire Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/23

ABC will be covering this week 13 matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Texas Longhorns, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Longhorns are the heavy favorite at -20.5 points, with the over/under line currently set at 47 points. Texas comes in with a 9-1 record, while Kentucky is 4-6 on the season.<h3>KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +20.5This game will be played at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.<h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Longhorns winning this one by a score of 27 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Texas Longhorns to win, our ATS pick is to take the Kentucky Wildcats at +20.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Kentucky Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3>Kentucky enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, holding a 1.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They’ve gone 2-4 at home and 1-2 on the road this season. In six of their ten games, the Wildcats have been favored, but they’ve only managed a 2-4 record in those matchups. The Wildcats have a +2.6 average scoring margin and are 5-4 against the spread. They’ve gone 3-0 ATS as underdogs and 2-4 as favorites. On the road, Kentucky is 2-1 ATS, while they are 3-3 at home. This week’s over/under line is set at 47 points. Kentucky’s games have averaged 41.2 points, with an average line of 45.1 points. Their over/under record is 3-6, with seven games featuring lower lines than this week’s total.Heading into week 13, Kentucky’s offense ranks 80th in points per game, averaging 21.9, and they sit 74th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has struggled, ranking 109th in passing yards per game, with just 183.4 yards. They are 82nd in passing completions, averaging 14.4 per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 37.4%, ranking 85th. Kentucky’s passer rating is 73, placing them 120th nationally. Brock Vandagriff leads the Wildcats with 1,542 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 81. Kentucky is 32nd in rushing attempts, averaging 37.1 per game, and they gain 159.1 rushing yards per game. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has 505 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Dane Key leads the receiving corps with 686 yards and two touchdowns.Kentucky's defense is ranked 19th nationally, allowing 19.3 points per game this season. They’ve given up 134.4 rushing yards per game and 188.5 passing yards, with quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 80.2 and completing 64.2% of their throws against Kentucky.In their recent game against Murray State, Kentucky's defense allowed just 6 points, giving up 259 total yards. They held Murray State to 90 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 169 passing yards, while also forcing three interceptions.<h3>Are The Texas Longhorns Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3>At 9-1, Texas is ranked first in our CFB power rankings. They have a 39% chance of winning the Southeastern and a 93.2% chance of making the playoffs. The Longhorns also have the best odds of reaching the national championship game at 32.3% and winning it at 19.8%. Texas is 5-1 at home and 4-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in all 10 games, going 9-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +25.1 points, and they are 6-4 against the spread. This week’s over/under line is 47 points. Texas games have averaged 48.9 points, with an average line of 53.4 points. They are 4-5-1 against the over/under, with an average margin of -4.5 points.Texas has leaned on their passing game this season, ranking 14th nationally with 288.5 yards per game. They are 20th in completions, averaging 23.3 per game, and 27th in attempts. Their quarterback, Quinn Ewers, has thrown for 1,898 yards and has a passer rating of 109. Texas is 12th in scoring, averaging 37 points per game, and we have them 15th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Ewers has completed 68.4% of his passes, throwing 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. Texas ranks 10th in passer rating. Isaiah Bond leads the team with 483 receiving yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Texas averages 162.5 rushing yards per game.Texas' defense has been a standout unit this season, ranking 4th nationally by allowing just 11.9 points per game. They’ve also limited opponents to 136.5 passing yards per game, which is the 4th-lowest in the country, and quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 52 against them, the 3rd-lowest in the nation. In their recent game against Arkansas, Texas gave up only 10 points and 231 total yards. They held Arkansas to 82 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 149 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Capitals versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Penguins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Capitals.<h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.<h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Capitals.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+137)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Capitals Defense Show Up in Pittsburgh?</h3>So far this season, the Capitals have gone 28-23-9 and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, Washington is in 5th place with a record of 13-8. On the road, the Capitals have gone 12-13-4.

Over their last ten games, Washington has gone 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games. As the underdog, the Capitals have gone 16-20-7 this season.Washington comes into the game with an average scoring margin of -0.6 goals per game. So far, the Capitals have had 14 wins by multiple goals and 14 wins by just one goal.

Overall, the team's puck line record is 28-32, and their puck line record as the underdog is 24-19. In their last ten games, the Capitals have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line. On average, Washington's games have finished with 5.9 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.1. In total, the Capitals come in with an over/under record of 28-30-2.Across their last three road contests, Washington has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.For their offensive performance, the Capitals come in averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, which is 30th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. The Capitals went 9-6 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 19-17.Washington's current leading scorer is Dylan Strome. This season, he has 22 goals, which puts him 51st in the NHL. Strome also comes into the game with 25 assists.Defensively, the Penguins are currently 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.Entering the game, goalie Darcy Kuemper has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 13-12, and his save percentage is 0.694%.<h3>Can the Penguins Grab a Win at Home?</h3>At home this season, the Penguins have gone 16-10-4, including a three-game win streak. In the Metropolitan Division, Pittsburgh is 8-8 and sits in sixth place. Overall, the Penguins are 28-24-8 and are 11th in the Eastern Conference.

As the favorite, Pittsburgh has gone 19-14-5 this season and has won three straight games when favored. In their last ten games, the Penguins are 5-5 and have gone 2-3 in their last five games.At home, the Penguins have a puck line record of 14-16 and an average scoring margin of +.4 goals per game. So far, they have 19 wins by multiple goals.

Overall, Pittsburgh's puck line record is 29-31, and they have gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games. In their last five games, the Penguins have a puck line record of 3-2. This season, Pittsburgh's games are averaging 5.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.3. The Penguins currently have an over/under record of 24-33-3.Washington has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.On the offensive side, the Penguins are scoring an 3 goals per game this season, ranking 25th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 11th in the league. Coming into the game, the Penguins have a 18-15 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 9-9.The leading scorer for Pittsburgh's offense is Sidney Crosby. Coming into the game he has 32 goals, ranking 11th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Crosby has 31 assists this season.Defensively, the Penguins are currently 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.Goalie Tristan Jarry comes into the game having made 41 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-19 and he has a save percentage of 0.889%.

Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24