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<p>At 6:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (-116) will host the Phoenix Suns (-103) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 211 points.</p>

<p>Orlando is favored by 1 point and enters the game with a 16-9 record, which is good for 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Phoenix is 12-10 and currently sits in 8th place in the Western Conference. The Suns have lost two straight games.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +1</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:30 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-78 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Phoenix Shock Everyone at Kia Center?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 12-10 on the season after a 121-111 road loss to the Heat on Saturday. Phoenix entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 10 points. The total score of 232 points went over the pre-game line of 223.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Miami took control with a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 60-57 to 69-60. Phoenix led 58-53 at halftime but was outscored 34-24 in the 3rd quarter and 34-29 in the 4th.</p><p>In their 121-111 loss to the Heat, the Suns shot 43.9% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 39% rate. Royce O'Neale led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency from deep.</p> <p>Devin Booker added 21 points, despite shooting just 37.5% from the floor. Grayson Allen also hit 5 threes, finishing with 16 points, including 7 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Suns gave up 121 points to the Heat, who shot 52% from the field. Phoenix allowed 34 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, contributing to their loss.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Suns sent Miami to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, Phoenix recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Magic fell to 16-9 on the season after a 102-94 road loss to the 76ers on Friday. Orlando entered the game as 3-point favorites but failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 196 points came in well under the pre-game total of 209.</p> <p>After leading 27-25 after the 1st quarter, Orlando struggled in the 2nd, scoring just 14 points while the 76ers went on a 12-0 run. The Magic trailed 71-59 going into the 4th but managed to outscore the 76ers 35-31 in the final period.</p><p>In their 102-94 loss to the 76ers, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 42.3% from the field and 28.3% from three-point range. Despite the shooting woes, they connected on 13 threes in the game.</p> <p>Franz Wagner led the Magic with 30 points, including 15 in the opening quarter. Jalen Suggs added 22 points, with 15 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Magic couldn’t hold off the 76ers, giving up 31 points in the 4th quarter to lose 102-94. Orlando limited Philadelphia to 25 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and just 21 in the 3rd.</p> <p>The Magic were particularly effective at defending the three, holding the 76ers to 26% shooting with only 7 made threes. Orlando also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Hawks and Aggies game? Catch the action at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and North Carolina A&T is favored by -1 to win at home against Monmouth.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies -1</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Monmouth Stun the Crowd at Corbett Sports Center?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Monmouth improved to 4-13 on the season with an 84-73 home win over Charleston on Saturday. The Hawks, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Monmouth turned things around by scoring 49 points in the second half while holding Charleston to 35. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Monmouth's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20, and connected on 73.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 19 attempts. The Hawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 22 points, though he shot just 38.9% overall and 33.3% from three. Deywilk Tavarez added 20 points, hitting 6 of 12 from deep, while Madison Durr contributed 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including 2-for-3 from three-point range.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Hawks gave up 23 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 56% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% clip. The opposing team also went 14/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Monmouth gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for North Carolina A&T?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-14 after a narrow 81-78 loss to William & Mary on Saturday. The Aggies were +12.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 42-38 at halftime, the Aggies scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Despite the close score, the game total of 159 points fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina A&T put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 50% of their shots.</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 27 points, shooting 47.8% overall. Landon Glasper added 24 points, hitting 5 threes, though he shot just 39.1% from the field. Noah Collier was efficient, going 9 for 11 from the floor, finishing with 22 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 28 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 31 shots to fall, a 54% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents hit 11 of 30 shots, shooting 36%. North Carolina A&T also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 attempts, an 82% clip. The Aggies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs North Carolina A&T Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Thundering Herd and Dukes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and James Madison is favored by -6 to win at home against Marshall.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: James Madison Dukes -6</p><p>This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will James Madison pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thundering Herd Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Marshall moved to 8-8 on the season with an 81-69 home win over Georgia Southern on Saturday. The Thundering Herd were -8.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 12-point victory.</p> <p>Marshall led 45-35 at halftime and outscored the Eagles 36-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 fell just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Marshall's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50% field goal percentage. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%. The Thundering Herd also pulled down 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.</p> <p>Nakavieon White led the way with 22 points, shooting 70% from the field, while Mikal Dawson added 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Nate Martin was nearly perfect, shooting 6 of 7 and grabbing 13 rebounds, and Dezayne Mingo contributed 17 points and 7 assists.</p><p>Marshall's defense struggled, giving up 69 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 60% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marshall's defense allowed 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they hit 17 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Dukes Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 7-8 on the season after an 86-66 road loss to Appalachian State on Saturday. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, exceeding the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>James Madison found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 49-30 at halftime. Although they scored 36 points in the second half, they couldn’t close the gap, as Appalachian State added 37 points after the break.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>CJ Huntley and Myles Tate each scored 21 points, with Huntley hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. The Dukes grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and shot 77.8% from the free-throw line.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. The Dukes allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison's defense gave up 10 threes on 17 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 58%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 71%.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs James Madison Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hokies and Golden Bears. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with California being favored by -7 at home against Virginia Tech.</p><h3>VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +7</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Even though we have California winning straight-up, we like Virginia Tech at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hokies Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Hokies fell to 6-9 on the season after a 70-59 loss to Stanford on Wednesday. Virginia Tech entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 30-25 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 45 to Stanford.</p><p>In their last game, the Hokies managed just 59 points, shooting 46.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 14 attempts for 28.6%. Free-throw shooting was also a problem, as they connected on just 3 of 7 attempts (42.9%).</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was limited, with only 4 boards, and they recorded 8 assists as a team. Maxime Raynaud and Oziyah Sellers each scored 19 points, with Sellers hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Ben Burnham also contributed 18 points, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 23 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 of 28 shooting, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Hokies' defense conceded 9 of 24 shots, with the other team hitting 37% of their threes. Virginia Tech also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 88%. The Hokies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Golden Bears Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Golden Bears improved to 8-7 on the season with a 75-61 win over Virginia on Wednesday. Playing at home, California entered the game as -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>California led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Virginia 40-29. The combined points of 136 went over the pre-game total of 129.5.</p><p>California's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 27-for-33 from the line.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 23 points, shooting 54.5% from the field. Andrew Rohde added 14 points and 6 assists, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Elijah Saunders struggled from the floor, hitting just 1 of 8 shots, but contributed 10 rebounds.</p><p>Even with a solid defensive effort, California couldn’t slow down their opponent from the free-throw line, where they gave up 27 points on 33 attempts. Overall, the Golden Bears allowed 61 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>California’s defense held their opponent to 30% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 13 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-pointers on 38 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p>

Virginia Tech Hokies vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

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<p>Coming in with a record of 13-12, the Rangers will host the Mariners today at Globe Life Field in Arlington. However, they are the slight underdog on the money line (+104). On the other side, the Mariners are 12-12 and will be starting Luis Castillo. First pitch is set for 2:35 PM ET.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and you can catch this one on BSSW. Looking at the American League West standings, the Mariners are in second place, and the Rangers are in first.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline +104</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 2:35 ET on Thursday, April 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Texas in the last game of this series, as the Rangers took down the Mariners by a score of 5-1. The Rangers offense only had two more hits than the Mariners and struck out eight times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -149 on the money line.</p>

<p>Seattle's only run came in the 4th inning, as they were held in check by the Rangers' pitching staff. Jon Gray only went 4 2/3 innings for the Rangers but gave up just one hit and one earned run. Jonathan Hernandez got the win out of the bullpen. Bryce Miller had a rough outing for the Mariners, giving up two homers and six runs in four innings of work.</p>

<p>Evan Carter and Adolis Garcia each homered for the Rangers, while Wyatt Langford scored three times and drove in a run while going 3/3. Jonah Heim also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 12-12 overall this season and is in 2nd place in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by just a half-game. The Mariners are 1-1 against other teams in the AL West. The Mariners won the final game of their series vs. the Rangers and are 2-4-1 in series this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Mariners have been good at home, going 7-6, but they are just below .500 at 5-6 on the road. This season, the Mariners have been the favorite in 15 of their games, and they are 9-6 in those games. As the underdog, Seattle is 3-6.</p><p>Seattle is 11-13 against the run line this season, including a 6-5 mark on the road. The Mariners have covered the run line in two straight games and are 4-5 as an underdog. In their wins, Seattle is outscoring opponents by an average of 3.6 runs per game, while in losses, they are being outscored by an average of 3.3 runs per game.</p><p>The Mariners have had a combined run average of 7.3 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 7-15, and they have hit the under in their last two games. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and their games have gone over the line in 20.8% of their games. Their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 1-1, and they have had five games with an over/under line set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Luis Castillo is coming off a dominant start in which he picked up the win against the Rockies. He went 7 innings, striking out 9 and only allowing 2 hits. He did take the loss in his first start of the season, but he has been able to rack up 9 strikeouts in each of his first two outings.</p><p>Seattle's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. However, they have been better on the road (4.4 RPG) than at home (3.2 RPG). The Mariners are also near the bottom of the league in terms of slugging percentage and OPS. One thing they have done well is put the ball in play, as they have the 7th best BABIP in the league.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez have been two of the team's hottest hitters of late, with Raleigh batting .429 over his last six games, including four home runs. Rodriguez has also been swinging a hot bat, going 13/31 (.419) in his last seven games. J.P. Crawford comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas currently leads the AL West, with a record of 13-12, and they hold a half-game lead over the Mariners. The Rangers are 5-7 against other teams in the AL West. So far, Texas has gone 6-6 at home and 7-6 on the road. Texas' overall series record is 3-3-1, and they are coming off a series loss to the Mariners.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Rangers are 5-6 this season and 8-6 as the underdog. At home, they are 2-1 as the underdog. Their most recent game came vs. the Mariners, and the Rangers won that game.</p><p>When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. Their average run margin in all games is +0.4 runs per game, and they are 12-13 against the run line this season. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road (7-6) than at home (5-7).</p><p>When the Texas Rangers take the field at home against the Seattle Mariners, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. So far this season, the Rangers have played 24 games with an average combined run total of 9.1 runs per game. Their over/under record is 11-13, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, they are 2-4. In their last two games, the under has hit, and for the season, 64% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Andrew Heaney and the Rangers are at home today against the Mariners. Heaney has started 3 games so far this season, and he has yet to pick up a win. Heaney has gone 5 innings in each of his first 2 starts, and he had 7 strikeouts in his last start against the Rays.</p><p>Adolis Garcia has been on a tear for the Rangers, hitting .321 over his last eight games, with three homers and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting .312 with a team-leading seven home runs and 23 RBIs, which is the 2nd most in the league. Marcus Semien and Evan Carter are tied for 2nd on the team with four homers apiece, but Semien has a much better batting average at .257, compared to Carter's mark of .215.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They are also 8th in batting average and have the league's 8th ranked scoring offense. Overall, they are 8th in home runs and have the 12th best slugging percentage in the league.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/25/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Tigers face off at 7:00 ET on FloH. The Tigers are hosting the game at SECU Arena in Towson, MD. The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 133 points, with Towson being favored by -6.5 at home against Monmouth.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at SECU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Monmouth Stun the Crowd at SECU Arena?</h3><p>Monmouth is getting ready for their 28th game of the year, holding a 15-12 record. This season, Monmouth has gone 1-11 on the road and 14-1 at home. Taking a closer look at Monmouth's ATS performance, they currently stand at 17-9-1 heading into today's game. On the road, the Hawks have a 7-4-1 record vs. the spread, while at home they are 10-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Monmouth comes in with an over/under record of 13-12-2 through 27 games, with their games averaging a combined 145.2 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Hawks' over/under record is 1-1-1, with their games averaging 154 points per game.</p><p>Monmouth is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 84 points versus Stony Brook. This output is higher than their season-average of 72.4 points per game. The team's top scorer is Xander Rice, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 21.1, while Jack Collins also maintains a PPG average of 10.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far, the Hawks' defense is ranked 191st in the country at 72.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Monmouth's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.2% this season.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Towson?</h3><p>Towson enters today's game against Monmouth with a record of 16-11. In their away games, the Tigers have a 5-6 record and at home, they are 10-4. At this point in the season, Towson has a winning record against the spread at 13-12. When playing on the road, the Tigers are 6-5 vs. the spread, while at home they are at .500 with a 7-7 record vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Towson have had an average of 131.6 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 132.4 points. Their over/under record is 10-15-0. Looking at the Tigers' last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 125 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Towson offense tallied 61 points in a matchup against Hampton. Their field goal percentage for the game was 36.2%, and they made 2 threes. The team's scoring leader is Christian May, who holds an average of 11.6 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Dylan Williamson is averaging 9.7 points per game this season.</p><p>In the current season, the Towson defense has excelled, sitting 16th in the nation by allowing 63.9 points per game. So far, the Towson defense is giving up an average of 7.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (501st).</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs Towson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pride and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Tigers at TU Arena in Towson, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 123.5 points, with Towson being favored by -4 at home against Hofstra.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -4</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pride Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pride improved to 8-7 on the season with a 66-63 win over UNCW on Saturday, January 11th. Hofstra, playing at home, entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Hofstra led 29-24 at halftime, and while they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half, they scored 37 of their own to secure the win. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 12 of 28 attempts, and had an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 14 threes at 57.1%. Jean Aranguren added 20 points, shooting 5 of 9 from deep. Michael Graham was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Hofstra's defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 23 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 of 23 shooting for 47%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hofstra's opponents hit 12 of 28 shots, good for 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 8 for 57%. Hofstra gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 7-9 on the season with a 93-82 road win over Drexel on Saturday. Towson entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 32-32 tie at halftime, Towson scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points. The game’s total points of 175 went well over the O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>The Tigers put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 45% of their threes (9/20) and hit 59.1% of their two-point attempts (26/44).</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points on 9/14 shooting, including 4/6 from three. Williamson added 26 points, hitting 10/15 from the field and 3/4 from deep, while also dishing out 7 assists.</p><p>Towson's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 53 attempts, a 49% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense gave up 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 55%.</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tribe and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it's hosted by the Pirates at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. Get ready to place your bets! William & Mary is favored by -3 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against Hampton. The game's over/under currently sits at 150 points.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does William & Mary Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>William & Mary moved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-78 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, January 11th. The Tribe, playing at home, were favored by 12.5 points but didn't cover the spread.</p> <p>Leading 42-38 at halftime, William & Mary scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 159 fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.</p><p>William & Mary's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip and were strong from the line, making 82.4% of their free throws (14/17).</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 27 points, while Landon Glasper added 24, hitting 5 threes. Noah Collier was efficient, shooting 81.8% (9/11) for 22 points. The Tribe dished out 19 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>William & Mary gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 11 threes on 30 attempts, shooting 36%. William & Mary also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, an 82% success rate. The Tribe allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>No Pressure for Hampton as Home Dogs</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pirates improved to 6-8 on the season with an 83-77 win over Delaware on Saturday, January 11th. Hampton, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Hampton led 45-35 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Hampton put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 69.2% of their free throws, going 18-for-26 from the line.</p> <p>John Camden led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, while George Beale Jr. and Cavan Reilly each added 18 points, with Reilly shooting 72.7% from the field. Kyrese Mullen grabbed 15 rebounds to go along with his 14 points, and the Pirates pulled down 16 offensive boards as a team.</p><p>Hampton's defense allowed 77 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They gave up 22 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hampton's opponents hit 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18, a 69% success rate. Hampton allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

William & Mary Tribe vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Beavers? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR. Gonzaga is the -9.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Oregon State. The over/under for the game is set at 152 points.</p><h3>GONZAGA BULLDOGS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon State Beavers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gill Coliseum at 11:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Beavers.</li><li>Not only will Oregon State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Win at Corvallis?</h3><p>Gonzaga improved to 14-4 on the season with an 88-75 win over Washington State on Saturday. The Bulldogs were -17 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 163, just under the 164.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Gonzaga led 40-37 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Cougars 48-38.</p><p>Gonzaga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 55.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.9%, thanks to shooting 60% on two-point attempts and 47.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes.</p> <p>Graham Ike and Nate Calmese each contributed 21 and 20 points, with Calmese adding 8 assists. Nolan Hickman was also a key contributor, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate and finishing with 19 points. The Bulldogs had 20 assists as a team and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Gonzaga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 24/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Gonzaga's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooting, as the other team went 10/21, making 47% of their threes. They also sent the opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws at a 76% rate.</p><h3>Can the Beavers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 12-5 on the season with a dominant 91-55 win over Pacific on Saturday. The Beavers, favored by 9 points, covered the spread in the road victory.</p> <p>Leading 45-30 at halftime, Oregon State scored 46 points in the 2nd half while holding Pacific to 25. The game’s total points of 146 went over the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Oregon State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a field goal percentage of 56.5%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.2%, thanks to shooting 69.2% on two-pointers and 40% from beyond the arc. They also hit 31 of 32 free throws, good for 96.9%.</p> <p>Parsa Fallah and Michael Rataj were both nearly perfect from the field, shooting 85.7%, with Fallah scoring 25 points and Rataj adding 15 points and 9 rebounds. Nate Kingz contributed 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Oregon State's defense was strong in their last game, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Beavers limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 5 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Oregon State's defense gave up 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 10 free throws. The Beavers allowed just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Oregon State Beavers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>The Miners and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The Flames will host the game at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Liberty is favored by -9.5 vs. UTEP in a Conference USA conference matchup.</p><h3>UTEP MINERS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Even though we have Liberty winning straight-up, we like UTEP at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miners Win in Lynchburg?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTEP fell to 9-4 on the season after an 85-57 home loss to New Mexico State on Saturday, January 11th. The Miners were -7.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 38-25 at halftime, UTEP allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The total points for the game reached 142, going over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p><p>In their last game, UTEP's offense managed just 57 points, shooting 36% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 7-for-21, and connected on 73.7% of their free throws, making 14-of-19 attempts.</p> <p>Zawdie Jackson stood out with a perfect shooting performance, going 7-for-7 from the field and adding 5 assists. David Terrell Jr. also contributed 5 assists, shooting 7-for-11, while Robert Carpenter led the team with 8 made field goals, shooting 66.7% overall.</p><p>Despite the UTEP Miners holding their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, they still gave up 85 points. The Miners limited damage inside, with their opponent shooting 37% on two-point attempts (11/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UTEP's opponent hit 7 of 21 threes, good for 33%. The Miners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 attempts (73%). UTEP allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Liberty?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flames dropped to 11-3 on the season after a 79-74 loss to Louisiana Tech on Saturday. Liberty, who were -1.5 point favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 34-27 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the second half while scoring 40 themselves. The Flames will need to tighten up defensively as they look to bounce back from this loss.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point shots but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28% of their threes (7/25). At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 21 attempts, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Taelon Peter led the way, scoring 33 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three-point range. Sean Newman Jr. added 27 points and 8 assists, shooting 68.8% from the field. The Flames managed only 3 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Liberty's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From inside the arc, the other team shot 52%, hitting 18 of 34 two-point attempts. They also made 7 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 33%. At the free-throw line, Liberty's opponent went 22/25, converting 88% of their free throws. Liberty also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

UTEP Miners vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Betting on today's Minutemen and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -1 to win at home against Massachusetts.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fordham Rams -1</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Minutemen Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Massachusetts dropped to 5-11 on the season after a 77-70 road loss to George Mason on Saturday. The Minutemen were +11.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>UMass trailed 36-32 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 147 went over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Minutemen put up 70 points, shooting just 36.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 18 attempts, and connected on 37.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, UMass shot 77.4%, converting 24 of 31 attempts. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Darius Maddox added 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting.</p><p>Massachusetts gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 62% shooting on two-point attempts (18/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Massachusetts held their opponent to 30% shooting (6/20). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 23 free throws (65%). The Minutemen also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Rams Chances at Home</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Rams dropped to 7-9 on the season following a 74-64 loss to Davidson on Saturday. Fordham entered the game as +9 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Fordham struggled early, trailing 36-20 at halftime, but showed fight in the second half, outscoring Davidson 44-38. However, their comeback effort wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Fordham's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 24.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They managed only 9 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, while shooting 62.5% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9%. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III also scored 20 points, but hit just 4 of 16 from three-point range.</p><p>Fordham's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, Fordham allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Fordham's defense held their opponent to 5 of 16 shooting, or 31%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws, a 70% success rate. Fordham allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Massachusetts Minutemen vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Bobcats and Bengals are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bengals will host the game at Reed Gym in Pocatello, ID. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Idaho State is favored by -1.5 vs. Montana State in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Gym at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bengals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Montana State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Montana State improved to 5-11 on the season with a 58-53 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday, January 11th. The Bobcats were -6.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points (111) fell well short of the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 25-17 at halftime, Montana State turned things around by scoring 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Northern Arizona to 28 points.</p><p>Montana State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 39% and an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They shot 26.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 23 attempts, and were 50% from the free-throw line, making 6 of 12 shots.</p> <p>Trent McLaughlin led the team with 24 points, but shot just 37.5% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range. Brandon Walker added 17 points, shooting 50% overall, while Carson Towt contributed 12 points and 17 rebounds, also shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Montana State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Montana State's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6. Montana State gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bengals Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Idaho State fell to 3-8 on the season following a 77-69 home loss to Weber State on Saturday. The Bengals, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Idaho State was down 36-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 39 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Idaho State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, but they were more efficient inside, connecting on 57.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Bengals grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and made 19 of 27 free throws, shooting 70.4% from the line. Dylan Darling led the way with 28 points, while Dyson Koehler hit 6 threes at a 75% clip, finishing with 21 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Idaho State's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho State held their opponents to 6 of 27 shooting, or 22%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 19, shooting 70%. Idaho State gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho State Bengals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>We are still a few months away from the start of the 2023 NFL season, but it will be here before you know it. Betting odds have already been set for the Week 1 matchups, and all of those games are ready for some action.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The NFL continues to try to set up some great matchups in the first week of the season, and that’s the case this year as well. The action will start on Thursday night, before a full slate of weekend games.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is an early look at the betting odds for Week 1.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nfl-kickoff-game-detroit-lions-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-7-0">NFL Kickoff Game: Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs -7.0</h2>



<p>Once again the defending Super Bowl champions will begin the season as the Kansas City Chiefs will open play at Arrowhead Stadium. The league could have gone a couple of different ways with an opponent for the Chiefs, but they chose the Detroit Lions to come to town.</p>



<p>Detroit is going to be a popular and trendy pick heading into 2023 as that franchise looks like it might be turning a corner soon. The Lions are still pretty big underdogs in Week 1, and that makes sense when dealing with Patrick Mahomes and company.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This line could end up moving a bit either direction depending on what takes place during the preseason.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sunday-week-1">Sunday Week 1</h2>



<p>28 teams will take the field on Sunday in Week 1 as the league has loaded up the schedule. There are some terrific matchups on the schedule, including some divisional battles to begin the year.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at all of the matchups and early betting lines that are out there:&nbsp;</p>



<p>Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons -3.0</p>



<p>Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens -9.5</p>



<p>Cincinnati Bengals -2.5 vs. Cleveland Browns</p>



<p>Jacksonville Jaguars -3.5 vs. Indianapolis Colts</p>



<p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings -6.5</p>



<p>Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints -3.5</p>



<p>San Francisco 49ers -3.0 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers</p>



<p>Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders -6.5</p>



<p>Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears -2.5</p>



<p>Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos -3.0</p>



<p>Miami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Chargers -2.5</p>



<p>Philadelphia Eagles -4.5 vs. New England Patriots</p>



<p>Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks -5.5</p>



<p>Dallas Cowboys -3.0 vs. New York Giants</p>



<p>There are a couple of games that stand out right away with the first one being an NFC North matchup in Chicago. The Bears are 2.5-point betting favorites over the Green Bay Packers and that could signal some changing in rankings in that division.</p>



<p>The Miami Dolphins visit the Los Angeles Chargers in what should be a terrific game, and the Sunday Night Football Game is going to be great as well. Dallas will head to New York to face the Giants and both teams have a shot to win the NFC this season.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-monday-night-football-buffalo-bills-1-5-vs-new-york-jets">Monday Night Football: Buffalo Bills -1.5 vs. New York Jets</h2>



<p>Week 1 of the NFL season will wrap up with a terrific matchup on Monday Night Football between AFC East rivals. The Buffalo Bills are slim favorites on the road in this game, but the New York Jets should provide a massive test.</p>



<p>Aaron Rodgers will make his debut at quarterback for the Jets in this game, and New York will try to find a way to dethrone the previous division champions. Buffalo is still in their championship window, but things are starting to close a bit.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The NFL always wants a huge matchup to round out Week 1, and that’s exactly what you have in this game.</p>

Early Look/Betting Odds for NFL Week 1

The<b> Atlanta Hawks</b> have the <b>New York Knicks</b> on the ropes. There is no doubt about that. And a big part of their success has been their ability to slow New York's star player to a crawl.

Can they continue to do that - enough to bang their way to the next playoff round? They are up 3-1 and hope to clinch the series on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Game time is 7:35 PM ET, and <b><a href="https://record.commissionkings.ag/_SwFIINNFoTmu11z-n_bVh2Nd7ZgqdRLk/1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener">BetOnline </a></b>allows you to place wagers on this game while it is in progress. Just go to the "Live Betting" tab in the sportsbook interface.

They also give customers the chance to bet on props that cover just about everything having to do with the game itself. And we're going to concentrate on one of those props that has to do with the Knicks' Julius Randle, an All-Star and NBA Most Improved Player award winner.

At home, the Knicks are favored by a point and a half, with a total of 208 points.

But of course, we're focusing in another direction.

Let's start off with this prop, for<b><u> points scored by Randle in Game 5:</u></b>

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Over 23.5 Points -105
Under 23.5 Points -123</b>

First of all, a little about the Hawks. They started out 14-20, and management thought the team they had was much better than the record. So they canned coach Lloyd Pierce and hired Nate McMillan, who's been around for a while.

They went 27-11 for the rest of the regular season.

This is actually a pretty good-looking team. They've got an athletic power forward in John Collins. They have a VERY athletic guy in Clint Capela, who does what you really want a center to do in today's NBA - he blocks shots, grabs every rebound and can run the floor, like the way he did when he was with Houston.

Then there are the shooters from the wing, like Bogdan Bogdanovic and Danilo Gallinari, both of whom can be the real difference-maker when they get hot.

Of course, everyone knows about Trae Young, who is one of the league's great scorers. But the guy we want to talk about here is DeAndre Hunter, a first-round pick a couple of seasons ago who has come back from a knee injury to become a major factor.

Hunter played at Virginia, on Tony Bennett's championship team, and you know that by virtue of that, he is no stranger to a defensive culture. That's what the Hawks were thinking when they drafted him.

During this series, McMillan has tasked him with taking on Randle, at least much of the time, and the results have been outstanding, to say the least. Remember that the Knicks have been running their offense through Randle all season, so to stop him is to throw their offense out of kilter.

What Hunter's done is keep Randle from getting shots from his favorite places, often making sure he can't get as close to the basket as he likes. And he's just been a pest in general. Then throw in the contribution of Capela in the lane, and things get difficult.

As a result, Randle has not been a major force in any of the first four games.

After averaging 38 points in the three meetings between these teams, Randle has made a total of 20 field goals in four games. He has shot 27.4% from the floor. And aside from Derrick Rose, the Knicks have not had dependable alternative options. That's why they're down three games to one.

Atlanta is getting enough offense from Young and enough support from, well, the supporting cast, that they can afford to have Hunter out there concentrating a great deal on Randle. And there is no reason to believe they will get off that defensive game plan.

So it's well worth it to move with the <b>UNDER </b>in this prop (at -123).

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NBA Playoff Props - Knicks-Hawks: Can Atlanta Rattle Randle Again?

<p>Betting on today's Grizzlies and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Dee Events Center in Ogden, UT, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Weber State is favored by -2.5 vs. Montana in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS WEBER STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Weber State Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dee Events Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEBER STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Weber State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Montana Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Montana Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Montana fell to 7-7 on the season after an 81-57 home loss to Northern Colorado on Saturday. The Grizzlies were -2.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Montana trailed 43-26 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 138, which was under the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Montana struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they hit only 19% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-21 from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 59.1%, making 13 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Brock Wisne was a bright spot for the Grizzlies, shooting 75% from the field and finishing with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Isaiah Hawthorne and Langston Reynolds each added 17 points, with Reynolds also grabbing 15 rebounds. Montana finished with 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Even though Montana gave up 81 points, they held their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, with 20 made field goals on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponent shot 43%, converting 16 of 37 two-point attempts.</p> <p>Montana's defense was particularly effective from deep, limiting their opponent to 19% shooting on threes, with only 4 makes on 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 59%, hitting 13 of 22. Montana also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Weber State improved to 4-10 on the season with a 77-69 road win over Idaho State on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +4 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Weber State led 36-30 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 146, going over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Weber State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They hit 65.7% of their two-point attempts and connected on 43.8% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes in 16 attempts.</p> <p>Dylan Darling led the way with 28 points, while Dyson Koehler knocked down 6 of 8 threes, finishing with 21 points. Vasilije Vucinic and Blaise Threatt each added 17 points, with Threatt shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Weber State gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wildcats allowed 57% shooting, as the other team went 16 for 28 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Weber State held the opposition to 22% shooting, as they made just 6 of 27 attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they hit 19 free throws for 70%. Weber State allowed 18 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Montana Grizzlies vs Weber State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

We have a phenomenal field on hand this week at Firestone Country Club for the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. The top 51 in the Official World Golf Ranking are all on hand along with 29 of the top 30 in the FedEx Cup points list. This is the last year for this event in Akron, as it will move to Memphis, Tennessee for future years. This has been a popular stop among players and the strength of this field is all the confirmation we need. It won’t be hard to find good players to roster, that’s for sure.

We’ll try to help you with your daily fantasy golf choices by looking for the top values. Everybody can take the top guys and hope for the best, but it’s often that low-cost missing piece that makes all the difference in your GPPs, 50/50s, or H2H matchups. Keep that in mind as you read through these plays. We’re looking for cheap players with upside.

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<strong>Value Picks</strong>

<strong>Luke List ($7,200) – </strong>Let’s start by going down the, uh, list to find Luke List. This is a tremendous price for a guy that ranks among golf’s best players in strokes gained tee-to-green and strokes gained off-the-tee. Given the setup of Firestone Country Club, a par 70 that comes in at 7,400 yards, List’s ability to keep it in the short grass and hit it a long way is a good combination. This will be his first time at Firestone for the WGC event, so we don’t have any course form data, but he rates around guys like Henrik Stenson, Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, and Paul Casey in those two strokes gained categories. How is that not worth a shot here? We’re also getting a nice price because he’s had some MCs lately, but did finish third in the Scottish Open and had three rounds under par at Carnoustie.

<strong>Zach Johnson ($8,100) – </strong>Zach Johnson is just solid. He’s all-around solid. He won’t go out there and put up any eye-popping scores, but he’s not going to hurt you at all and comes at a reasonable price. Johnson has four straight top-20 finishes and he’s played extremely well at Firestone. He was the runner-up to Hideki Matsuyama last year, albeit five strokes behind the champ. He was tied for 10th at even par in 2016 after a very slow 6-over start. He’s running on a string of six rounds under par at Firestone and 12 of his last 16 rounds have come in under par in Akron. He’s worth a roster spot this week.

<strong>Tony Finau ($8,000) – </strong>When the proverbial lights are shining the brightest, Tony Finau has been able to thrive. Finau was ninth at The Open Championship, fifth at the US Open, 13th at The Memorial, and 10th at the Masters. Finau plays his best in the strongest events with the toughest fields. This event certainly qualifies. He hits the ball a long way, so he’ll be able to shorten this monster of a track and that is a big key for players looking to conquer Firestone.

<strong>Kevin Chappell ($7,300) – </strong>Kevin Chappell has been at Firestone twice and he’s played well both times. Chappell was on hand in 2016 and tied for third at 3-under with Matt Kuchar, Jason Day, and Jordan Spieth, which is some pretty good company. He finished 4-under last year with three rounds under par after a first-round 72. Chappell is tied for 11th in percentage of birdies or better on par 4s this season and the way to score at Firestone is to make birdies and pars on those very tough par 4s. Chappell is coming off of a top-10 finish at Carnoustie in which he only had nine bogies and a double out of the 72 holes. He’s in fairly decent form here and comes at a very cheap price because of the strength of the field.

<strong>Xander Schauffele ($7,900) – </strong>Like Tony Finau, Xander Schauffele has stepped up in the strongest events. Schauffele tied for second at The Open Championship two weeks. A month and a half ago Schauffele finished tied for sixth at Shinnecock Hills for the US Open. He was second at The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass back in May. Schauffele seems to like these star-studded fields and he’s coming in at a great price with so much star power ahead of him. There are a lot of options this week and a lot of these mid-range guys are solid gambles. Given what Schauffele has done when the stakes are raised, he gets the nod over some of those other contenders.

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A limited number of players are available for this week’s WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. All tournaments given invitational status have smaller fields, but the WGC element of the Bridgestone makes it even more exclusive. There are 78 players in the field this week. Many of them are names that you know. Some of them are not, as the entry criteria includes golfers that play in one of the PGA Tour of Australasia, Sunshine Tour, or Japan Golf Tour. With a lot of big names, that means some good players are at good values for this week at Firestone Country Club.

We’ll try to help you with your daily fantasy golf choices by looking for the top values. Everybody can take the top guys and hope for the best, but it’s often that low-cost missing piece that makes all the difference in your GPPs, 50/50s, or H2H matchups.

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<strong>Value Picks</strong>

<strong>Xander Schauffele ($7,300) – </strong>In a tournament full of names that you know, we’ll start with one you either don’t or aren’t that familiar with in Xander Schauffele. You probably should start paying more attention to him, though. Schauffele hits the WGC-Bridgestone on some kind of run. It started at the US Open when he finished fifth. He was 14th the following week at the Travelers Championship. A tough week at the Quicken Loans National turned into a win just a week later at the Greenbrier Classic. Schauffele was 20th two weeks ago at The Open Championship. He’s had some awesome finishes at some good prices and the strength of this field drives him down the board this week and turns him into an excellent value.

<strong>Kevin Chappell ($7,500) – </strong>Kevin Chappell picked up a top-25 finish at the US Open and then went in the tank for more than a month. Bad showings at The Open Championship and the Quicken Loans National resulted in missed cuts. Last week, Chappell finished eighth at the RBC Canadian Open. He had 24 birdies and really had it going with the putter. Chappell finished third in this even last year at 3-under, just three shots back of winner Dustin Johnson, in his first year at Firestone.

<strong>Bubba Watson ($7,700) – </strong>We keep waiting for Bubba Watson to show some of his old form. It just hasn’t happened yet this season. That being said, Watson looked good when he finished sixth at the Memorial Tournament at the start of June, so maybe he can channel some of that Buckeye State fortune into this weekend’s event in Akron. Watson has played very well here over the last few years. Watson was 2-over in 2013, but shot 67-69 in his first two rounds to put himself in a decent position before it unraveled over the weekend. In 2014, he shot even par. In 2015, Watson finished runner-up to Shane Lowry. Last year, Watson was 14th at 1-over. Watson’s length off the tee is an asset here on what is a fairly straight course.

<strong>JB Holmes ($7,600) – </strong>JB Holmes could have the right skill set for Firestone. Holmes is a big hitter off the tee and has been one of the better putters on Tour so far this season. What makes Firestone such a challenging track is the low par and the distance. The distance is manageable, but when players get to the greens, there is a whole new set of challenges. Holmes quietly has two top-20 finishes in his last three starts. He didn’t play badly at The Open Championship, but finished 54th. Holmes had four eagles last week at the RBC Canadian Open and fired a 32 on the back nine on Sunday, so he rolls into Akron with some momentum. He doesn’t have any particularly strong finishes here, but he’s a solid, steady player at this price.

<strong>Charl Schwartzel ($7,200) – </strong>We haven’t talked much about Charl Schwartzel this season. Schwartzel, who finished second at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, looks pretty solid last week at the Porsche European Open with a 12th-place finish. Schwartzel hits the ball a long way, which helps in terms of a course like this. He finished seventh last year at 2-under. He shot a respectable 1-over two years ago. He finished fourth three years ago at 9-under, including a first-round 65 and a final-round 64. He’s definitely worth a look at this price this week.

Golf DFS Picks: The 2018 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Matadors and Rainbow Warriors. The game is starting at 11:59 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -2.5 to win at home against CSUN.</p><h3>CSUN MATADORS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will CSUN Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>CSUN fell to 9-6 on the season after a 94-90 road loss to the Roadrunners on Saturday. The Matadors entered the game as 4-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>CSUN led 49-34 at halftime but allowed 60 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 184 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>CSUN's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were especially effective inside, hitting 70% of their two-point attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 60.7%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Matadors struggled, connecting on just 4 of 16 attempts for 25%. They also shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 22 of 33 attempts. On the glass, they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.</p><p>CSUN's defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 66% shooting, with the opposition hitting 18 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, CSUN's defense conceded 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 28 for 80%.</p><h3>Can Hawaii Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 9-5 on the season with a 95-86 road win over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, January 11th. The Rainbow Warriors were -9 favorites going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points of 181 far exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.</p> <p>Hawaii led 40-36 at halftime and scored 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 50. The Rainbow Warriors’ offense was particularly strong in the latter part of the game, helping them secure the win.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points while shooting 61.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.2%, thanks in large part to their 88% shooting on two-point attempts (22/25). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%), but made up for it at the free-throw line, where they connected on 36 of 38 attempts (94.7%).</p> <p>Donovan Oday led the way with 29 points, shooting 55.6% overall despite going just 1 of 5 from three. Gytis Nemeiksa added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Christensen was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 19 points. Tom Beattie contributed 16 points, knocking down 2 of 3 threes, and Zion Richardson added 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Hawaii's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 27 of 44 two-point attempts, a 61% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii held the other team to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 for 74%. Hawaii also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

CSUN Matadors vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Camels face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Fighting Camels are hosting the game at Pope Convocation Center in Buies Creek, NC. Charleston come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pope Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Camels.</li><li>Not only will Campbell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cougars Pull Off a Win at Buies Creek?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Charleston's season record dropped to 12-4 after an 84-73 road loss to Monmouth on Saturday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -6.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Charleston led 38-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 35. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.8% overall and 31.7% from three-point range. Despite the poor shooting, they managed to hit 13 threes, with Deywilk Tavarez knocking down 6 of 12 from deep and finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. also contributed 4 threes, scoring 22 points and dishing out 5 assists. Madison Durr was efficient, hitting 7 of 10 shots and adding 6 assists. The Cougars grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and totaled 19 assists in the game.</p><p>Charleston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to connect on 23 of 41 two-point attempts, a 56% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's opponent hit 8 of 20 threes, shooting 40%. The Cougars also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. Charleston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Fighting Camels Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Campbell Fighting Camels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Campbell fell to 5-10 on the season after an 81-68 road loss to Elon on Monday, January 13th. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Camels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Campbell trailed 42-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 39. The game’s total points hit 149, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Campbell's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, but they did hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Sam Sherry was nearly perfect, shooting 8-of-9 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. The Fighting Camels also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>Campbell's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 19 of 30 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Campbell's opponents shot 36%, making 9 of 25 attempts. The Fighting Camels also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 84%.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Campbell Fighting Camels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Golden Panthers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. New Mexico State is favored by -2.5 in this Conference USA conference matchup the against FIU. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Aggies Pull Off a Win at Miami?</h3><h3>New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>The Aggies improved to 7-6 on the season after a dominant 85-57 win over UTEP on Saturday. New Mexico State entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 
<p>New Mexico State took control early, leading 38-25 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 32.</p><p>New Mexico State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a 56.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 61.7%, thanks to their 68.3% shooting from two-point range. They also hit 84.6% of their free throws, going 11-for-13 from the line.</p> <p>Zawdie Jackson was perfect from the field, hitting all 7 of his shots and finishing with 18 points and 5 assists in just 23 minutes. David Terrell Jr. and Robert Carpenter each added 17 points, with Carpenter shooting 66.7% from the field. Otis Frazier III knocked down 3 of his 5 three-point attempts, finishing with 13 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 11 of 29 shots, a 37% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Mexico State allowed 7 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 for a 73% rate. The Aggies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can FIU Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>FIU dropped to 5-10 on the season after an 81-74 road loss to Sam Houston on Saturday. The Golden Panthers were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>FIU fell behind 36-27 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 45. Despite the loss, the Golden Panthers showed some resilience in the latter part of the game.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a strong 53.2% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts (20%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 66.7%, making 12 of 18 shots.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 29 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 5 of 7 from deep (71.4%). Jayden Brewer added 20 points, while Marcus Boykin contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three. FIU grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite FIU's efforts, they allowed 81 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Golden Panthers' defense held their opponent to 37% shooting inside the arc, with just 11 made two-point field goals.</p> <p>However, FIU struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent shot 45%, hitting 10 threes. The Golden Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 29 attempts, an 85% success rate.</p>

New Mexico State Aggies vs FIU Golden Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Eagles and Chanticleers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chanticleers will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Coastal Carolina is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Georgia Southern.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</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>Taking a Look at the Eagles Chances in Conway</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles fell to 7-9 on the season after an 81-69 road loss to Marshall on Saturday, January 11th. Georgia Southern entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia Southern trailed 45-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 36.</p><p>In their recent game, Georgia Southern put up 69 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 51.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31.2% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-16 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Eagles made 14 of 19 free throws, good for 73.7%, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. They finished with 8 assists as a team, with Nakavieon White and Mikal Dawson each hitting 50% of their three-point attempts, while Nate Martin went 6-for-7 from the field, adding 13 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 17 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia Southern's opponents shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 17 free throws. Georgia Southern gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Coastal Carolina Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina fell to 6-9 on the season after a 79-74 road loss to Georgia State on Saturday. The Chanticleers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 153, exceeding the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Coastal Carolina led 44-31 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring just 30.</p><p>Coastal Carolina put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 24 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.6%, with a 51.3% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Zarique Nutter led the team with 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Toneari Lane and Rasheed Jones each hit 50% of their threes, with Jones connecting on 5 of 10 attempts. The Chanticleers finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 48% shooting. The Chanticleers allowed 29 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coastal Carolina's opponents shot 46%, hitting 6 of 13 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 88%.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Bearcats and Bears are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Baylor is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Cincinnati.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Cincinnati at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cincinnati Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Cincinnati dropped to 10-3 on the season after a 72-67 home loss to Arizona on Saturday. The Bearcats were -3 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 39-26 at halftime, Cincinnati mounted a comeback, outscoring Arizona 41-33 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Cincinnati struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, and they also struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 52.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>Dan Skillings Jr. led the Bearcats with 18 points, while Jaden Bradley added 15, shooting 55.6% from the field. Carter Bryant was perfect from the floor, going 5 for 5, including 3 for 3 from three-point range, finishing with 14 points in just 15 minutes of action.</p><p>Cincinnati's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, holding the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 20 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cincinnati's defense limited the opposition to just 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. The other team also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 12 of 23 attempts, or 52%. Cincinnati allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Baylor’s season record dropped to 8-4 after a 74-55 road loss to Iowa State on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Trailing 33-25 at halftime, Baylor couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Baylor's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 55 points on 29.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they hit only 24.1% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-29 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jeremy Roach and Keshon Gilbert each scored 16 points, with Gilbert also grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Milan Momcilovic contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Josh Ojianwuna shot 83.3% from the field and added 10 rebounds.</p><p>Baylor's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 74 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 50% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Baylor's opponent hit 10 threes on 21 attempts, shooting 47%. Baylor also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 66%. Baylor gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Baylor Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

It is that time of year again, boys and girls. Bowl season is here and that means that we have a lot of head coaches going to new addresses. Interim head coaches are always a major mystery. In a lot of cases, there is an interim head coach attempting to keep things status quo while the new head coach is out on the recruiting trail or keeping a watchful eye over his new team.

Several Group of Five teams have had their coaches poached by larger universities and colleges, but a few programs have already promoted from within. There have also been a lot of coordinators on the move. I won’t specifically address them in this article, as this is solely about head coaches, but you definitely want to be aware of those scenarios.

I’ve updated this article annually for a few years now and the data goes back to the 2003-04 season. As you can see, this was a rare thing at the start, but now it is a very common occurrence at programs across the country.

So far, in a sample size of 16 bowl seasons, we don’t have any results that stick out in a substantial way. I’m taking the consensus closing line and total for my results, so it isn’t from one specific sportsbook or anything. Just the widely available line. Those interim head coaches are 35-35 straight up, 34-35-1 ATS, and the under is 36-32-2.

Before I dig into this year’s small group, a couple quick points. Because Shawn Clark (App State), Ryan Silverfield (Memphis), and Jimmy Lake (Washington) have already been elevated to head coach, I am not counting them in the results. They are not interim head coaches. In the cases of Clark and Lake, the bowl game is simply their first games as a head coach.

Let’s take a look at the interim head coaches that we have this time around for the bowl games (alphabetical order by program):

<strong>Boston</strong><strong> College – </strong>Boston College fired Steve Addazio before the season even ended, but he stayed through the regular season finale. Wide receivers coach Rich Gunnell will coach the Birmingham Bowl on January 2. Ohio State co-DC Jeff Hafley has already been hired by Boston College, so it will be one-and-done for Gunnell, who will likely be replaced when Hafley fills out his staff. AJ Dillon has already declared that he is sitting out to prep for the NFL Draft. Gunnell, who played his college ball at BC, is getting a rare opportunity, but it is fair to wonder if his players respond.

<strong>Florida</strong><strong> Atlantic – </strong>Lane Kiffin is now in Oxford with Ole Miss. Defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer has taken up the reins for the Owls as they prepare for the Boca Raton Bowl against SMU. The players had been <strong><a href="https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20191209/fau-football-owls-players-endorse-interim-coach-glenn-spencer-for-full-time-head-coaching-job">kind of vocal</a></strong> about giving Spencer a chance at the head coaching job, but Willie Taggart’s presence and recruiting ties in the Sunshine State were too much to overlook. Spencer has done a great job with the FAU defense and Taggart may end up retaining him. Wait and see if that picture gets any clearer before really deciding how FAU handles this.

<strong>Florida State - </strong>Odell Haggins will get another opportunity as the interim for Florida State. Haggins did this two years ago in the Independence Bowl against Southern Miss and the Seminoles rolled. Haggins has already been retained on Mike Norvell's staff going forward, but he is beloved by the players, so they *should* show up again in support of him.

As mentioned, Clark, Lake, and Silverfield have already been hired. Some coordinators are sticking around for the bowl games and others are not. Jeff Scott (Clemson, now USF) and Hafley (Ohio State, now BC) are the two that are staying with their old employers for the College Football Playoff semifinals. The notable coordinators that left are Ricky Rahne (Penn State, now Old Dominion) and Marcus Arroyo (Oregon, now UNLV). Georgia lost offensive line coach Sam Pittman to Arkansas.

If we get any more, we’ll update this article. For now, here are the historical results dating back to the 2003-04 bowl season:

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2003-04:</span>

Bo Pelini (Nebraska): W 17-3 (-3, u49.5)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2004-05:</span>

Charlie Strong (Florida): L 3-17 (+4, u55)

Kent Baer (Notre Dame): L 21-38 (+4, o51.5)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2005-06:</span>

Mike Hankwitz (Colorado): W 10-19 (+10.5, u48)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2006-07:</span>

Joe Kines (Alabama): L 31-34 (+1.5, o49)

Frank Spaziani (BC): L 25-24 (-8, o48)

Brian Kelly (Cincy): L 27-24 (-7, o41.5)

Jeff Quinn (CMU): W 31-14 (-8, u51)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2007-08:</span>

Gary Darnel (Texas A&amp;M):  L 17-24 (+5, u52)

Reggie Herring (Arkansas): L 7-38 (+3, u67.5)

Bill Stewart (WVU): W 48-28 (+8, o61)

Joe Tenuta (Georgia Tech): L 28-40 (-6, o54)

Dewayne Walker (UCLA): W 16-17 (+6.5, u46.5)

Chris Thurmond (Houston): L 13-20 (+6, u57.5)

Ken Niumatalolo (Navy): W 32-35 (+8, o63.5)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2008-09:</span>

Dabo Swinney (Clemson): L 21-26 (-2.5, u55)

Stan Parrish (Ball State): L 13-45 (+2.5, u70.5)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2009-10:</span>

Ruffin McNeill (Texas Tech): W 41-31 (-7.5, o59.5)

Jeff Quinn (Cincy): L 23-51 (+12.5, o59.5)

Rick Minter (Marshall): W 21-17 (+3, u49.5)

Steve Stripling (CMU): P 44-41 (-3, o63.5)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2010-11:</span>

Jeff Stoutland (Miami-FL): L 17-33 (-2.5, o48)

Phil Bennett (Pitt): W 27-10 (-4.5, u51.5)

Tom Matukewicz (NIU): W 40-17 (-1.5, o56.5)

Lance Guidry (Miami-OH): W 35-21 (+2, o48.5)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2011-12:</span>

Tim DeRuyter (Texas A&amp;M): W 33-22 (-9, u68.5)

Tom Bradley (Penn State): L 14-30 (+7, u55.5)

Vic Koenning (Illinois): W 20-14 (-3, u44.5)

Keith Patterson (Pitt): L 6-28 (-3.5, u48.5)

Mike Johnson (UCLA): L 14-20 (+3, u44.5)

Tony Levine (Houston): W 30-14 (-7, u55.5)

Matt Campbell (Toledo): L 42-41 (-3.5, o69)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2012-13:</span>

Barry Alvarez (Wisconsin): L 14-20 (+2, u46)

Patrick Higgins (Purdue): L 14-58 (+17, o68)

Chris Thomsen (Texas Tech): L 34-31 (-13, o55)

Dana Bible (NC State): L 24-38 (+7.5, o52.5)

Steve Stripling (Cincy): W 48-34 (-9, o62)

Kent Baer (San Jose St): W 29-20 (-7.5, o46)

Rod Carey (NIU): L 10-31 (+13.5, u58)

Lance Guidry (WKU): L 21-24 (-6, u55.5)

John Thompson (Arkansas State): W 17-13 (-3.5, u64)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2013-14:</span>

Clay Helton (USC): W 45-20 (-6, p65)

Marques Tuiasosopo (Washington): W 31-16 (-3.5, u65)

Bob Gregory (Boise State): L 23-38 (+3, u66.5)

Adam Scheer (Bowling Green): L 27-30 (-6.5, o49.5)

John Thompson (Arkansas State): W 23-20 (+7, u65)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2014-15:</span>

DJ Durkin (Florida): W 28-20 (-7, u53.5)

Barry Alvarez (Wisconsin): W 34-31 (+6.5, p65)

Barry Cotton (Nebraska): W 42-45 (+7, o63)

Joe Rudolph (Pitt): L 34-35 (-3.5, o54)

David Gibbs (Houston): W 35-34 (+3.5, o54)

Dave Baldwin (Colorado State): L 10-45 (+2.5, u57)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2015-16:</span>

Brian McClendon (UGA) W 24-17 (-6, u44)

Larry Scott (Miami) L 13-20 (+3, u62)

Darrell Dickey (Memphis) L 10-31, (+3, u64.5)

Jason Candle (Toledo) W 23-17 (+2, u49.5)

Brian Ward (Bowling Green) L 27-58 (-7, o63)

Dell McGee (Georgia Southern) W 58-27 (+7, o63)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2016-17:</span>

Major Applewhite (Houston) L 10-34 (-4.5, u51)

Tom Allen (Indiana) W 24-26 (+3.5, u54)

TJ Weist (South Florida) L 46-39 (-10.5, o58.5)

Ed Foley (Temple) L 26-34 (-10.5, o41.5)

Nick Holt (WKU) W 51-31 (-6.5, o79)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2017-18:</span>

Odell Haggins (Florida State) W 42-13 (-12, o48.5)

Greg Knox (Mississippi State) W 31-27 (+7, u63)

Jeff Banks (Texas A&amp;M) W 52-55 (+3.5, o62.5)

Jedd Fisch (UCLA) L 17-35 (+6, u60)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2018-19:</span>

Frank Maile (Utah State) W 52-13 (-7, u67.5)

Matt Ivey (Appalachian State) W 45-13 (-6.5, o49)

Ed Foley (Temple) vs. Duke L 27-56 (-3.5, o56.5)

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">2019-20:</span>

Rich Gunnell (Boston College) - vs. Cincinnati in the Birmingham Bowl

Glenn Spencer (FAU) - vs. SMU in the Boca Raton Bowl

Odell Haggins (Florida State) - vs. Arizona State in the Sun Bowl

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OVERALL RECORDS:

SU: 35-35

ATS: 34-35-1 (49.28%)

TOTAL: 32-36-2

Interim Head Coaches in College Football Bowl Games

<p>The Miami Heat (+165) travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (-198) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-4.5) are favored and have lost three straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Crypto.com Arena.</p>

<p>The Heat (20-18) are 7th in the East and 2nd in the Southeast Division. The Lakers (20-17) are 7th in the West and 2nd in the Pacific Division. The over/under line for this game is 217.5 points. SN-LA will televise the game.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-111 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Miami Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Miami dropped to 20-18 on the season following a 109-98 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Heat, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11 points. The game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 216.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but managed just 13 points in the 2nd. The Clippers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 59-54 lead into 65-59, and outscored the Heat 36-20 in the 3rd quarter. Miami couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 30 points in the final period.</p><p>In Monday's loss to the Clippers, the Heat managed just 98 points, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 32.7%, but they hit 17 threes overall.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 12 points in the 1st quarter and 9 more in the 4th. Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds, with 13 of his points coming in the final period.</p><p>The Heat put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to just 15 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 36 points. Overall, Miami gave up 109 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat allowed 13 made threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Miami finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Will the Lakers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 20-17 on the season after a 126-102 home loss to the Spurs on Monday. Los Angeles, favored by 4 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 228 went over the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>After leading 62-53 at halftime, the Lakers allowed the Spurs to go on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 84-76 to 94-76. Los Angeles managed only 13 points in the 4th quarter while San Antonio scored 37.</p><p>In their 126-102 loss to the Spurs, the Lakers shot 44.8% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes overall. Anthony Davis led the way with 30 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>LeBron James added 18 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Austin Reaves contributed 12 points and 8 assists despite shooting just 30.8% from the field and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>The Lakers' defense struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 37 points, respectively, in a 126-102 loss to the Spurs. Overall, they allowed San Antonio to shoot 53% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 13 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Longhorns and Sooners. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. Get ready to place your bets! This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and Oklahoma is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Texas.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Norman Possible for the Longhorns?</h3><p>Texas dropped to 11-5 on the season after a 74-70 home loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Longhorns entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Texas trailed 33-31 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 41 points to the Volunteers after the break, which proved to be the difference.</p><p>Tre Johnson led the way for Texas with 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. The Longhorns shot 41.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%, and connected on just 28% of their three-point attempts (7-of-25).</p> <p>Texas grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists, with Zakai Zeigler contributing 8 assists to go along with his 16 points. Darlinstone Dubar added 12 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and finished 4-of-6 overall from the field.</p><p>Texas held their opponent to 74 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas gave up 7 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 28%. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 78%.</p><h3>Can the Sooners Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Oklahoma fell to 13-3 on the season after a 72-62 loss to Georgia on Saturday. The Sooners, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Oklahoma struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they managed 62 points in the game.</p> <p>Jalon Moore, Asa Newell, and Dakota Leffew each contributed 15 points, with Leffew shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three. Kobe Elvis also shot 50% from beyond the arc, adding 14 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma held the other team to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting percentage. The opposing team also went 27/37 from the free-throw line, and Oklahoma gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4th-ranked Orlando Magic (+183) will travel to take on the 5th-ranked Milwaukee Bucks (-227) in a game that will be played at Fiserv Forum. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 211.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on FDSW.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 23-18 on the season with a 104-99 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Orlando, playing at home, covered the spread as 2-point favorites. The game’s total of 203 points fell just short of the 207.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando’s strong 4th quarter was the difference, as they outscored Philadelphia 31-22 after trailing 77-73 going into the final period.</p><p>Cole Anthony led the Magic with 27 points in their win over the 76ers, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Isaac and Paolo Banchero added 20 points each, with Isaac scoring 13 in the 4th. Anthony Black contributed 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at 23.3%. Isaac made 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Anthony also connected on 2, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic held the 76ers to 99 points on Sunday, despite Philadelphia shooting 45% from the field. Orlando allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 4th, helping secure the win.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the 76ers hitting 12 threes at 41%. The Magic also sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Orlando gave up just 3 offensive rebounds while tallying 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 21-17 on the season with a 130-115 win over the Kings on Tuesday. Milwaukee, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Bucks early in the game stretched their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. Milwaukee and Sacramento played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Bucks entered the 4th with a 102-82 lead. The Kings outscored the Bucks 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double of 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds led the Bucks to a 130-115 win over the Kings, as he shot 60.9% from the field. Damian Lillard added 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Brook Lopez contributed 21 points, knocking down 3 threes.</p> <p>The Bucks connected on 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 49.5% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Lillard added 10 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Even with a rough 4th quarter, the Bucks' defense held strong, giving up 115 points to the Kings on 44% shooting. Milwaukee allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 28 in both the 2nd and 3rd.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain the Kings from deep, allowing 17 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Sacramento to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Coyotes and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Coyotes.</p><h3>ARIZONA COYOTES VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>The Maple Leafs enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Coyotes (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Coyotes Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>Heading into this game, the Coyotes are 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 23-30-5. In their last ten games, they have lost all ten, and they have lost their last five games. On the road this season, Arizona is 8-16-5, and they have gone 14-20 against Western Conference opponents.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Coyotes have a record of 13-28-4, and they have gone 10-2-1 when favored. Against teams in the Central Division, they have gone 8-11 this season. So far this year, they have played 58 games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Coyotes have a puck line record of 16-13, and they have gone 5-8 against the puck line when considered the favorite. For the year, Arizona has an average scoring margin of -0.4 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Coyotes have 12 wins by multiple goals compared to 11 wins by just one goal. In their last ten games, Arizona has gone 4-6 against the puck line and 5-5 in their previous ten road games.</p> <p>On average, Arizona's games have finished with 6.2 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Coyotes come in with an over/under record of 31-23-4.</p><p>Arizona has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Coyotes are scoring an 2.9 goals per game this season, ranking 26th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 30th in the league. The Coyotes went 10-5 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 13-22.</p><p>Arizona's leading goal scorer is Clayton Keller. So far this season, he has 22 goals, placing him 48th in the NHL. Keller also comes into the game with 30 assists.</p><p>The Maple Leafs defense is currently 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Toronto. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 5th with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Connor Ingram has started 35 games in this season. His current record is 17-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.86%.</p><h3>Is It the Maple Leafs Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs are 15-11-2 and have been favored in 48 of their 58 games. In the Eastern Conference, Toronto is 5th and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, the Maple Leafs have gone 8-2 and have won four of their last five.</p>

<p>Overall, the Maple Leafs are 33-17-8 and have 74 points. In the Eastern Conference, Toronto has gone 11-17 and 6-9 against Atlantic Division opponents. As the favorite, the Maple Leafs have gone 28-13-7 this season.</p></p><p>When it comes to puck line records, the Maple Leafs have gone 21-37 on the season and have gone 14-34 when favored. So far, they have 18 wins by multiple goals and have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten games.</p>

<p>Overall, the team's average scoring margin sits at +.5 goals per game. In their 48 games as the favorite, the Maple Leafs have an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game.</p> <p>This season, Toronto's games are averaging 6.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Maple Leafs currently have an over/under record of 32-24-2.</p><p>In their last three road games, Arizona has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.</p><p>On offense, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.7 goals per game which is 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. Toronto's offense comes into the game ranked 6th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 13th in the NHL.</p><p>Toronto will be looking for a good game from Auston Matthews who leads the team in scoring with 52 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. Matthews also comes into the game with 25 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs come into the season ranked 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Toronto. For the season, they are ranked 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Arizona, goalie Ilya Samsonov has started 27 games in this season. His current record is 14-5, and his save percentage stands at 0.617%.</p>

Arizona Coyotes vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Kraken and Canadiens face off at 7:30 ET on ROOT. The Canadiens are hosting the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. In this non-conference matchup, the Kraken are the betting favorite against Canadiens. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-2.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+127)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Kraken Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Coming into their game vs. Canadiens, the Kraken have a 8-11-6 record. They hold a 4-6-1 record when playing at home, and they have gone 4-5-5 on the road. In the Western Pacific division, they are currently 5th, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 11th.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Seattle are 12-13. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 9-5, while their overall home performance is 3-8. This season, Seattle's games have an average of 6.2 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Kraken come in with an over/under performance of 13-10-2.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Seattle has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Kraken are averaging 2.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 24th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. In terms of the Kraken's offense during power plays, they are 13th in power play goals and 15th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Seattle will be looking for a good game from Jared McCann who leads the team in scoring with 11 goals, ranking 34th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, McCann has 5 assists this season.</p><p>Entering the game, the Canadiens' defense ranks 28th in takeaways, averaging 5.2 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 4th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.4 goals per game.</p><p>Goalie Philipp Grubauer gets the start and has made 14 starts this season. His record at this point is 5-7, and his save percentage is 88.2%.</p><h3>Can the Canadiens Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>This season, the Canadiens currently hold an overall record of 10-12-3. When playing on the road, Montreal has a 5-4-2 record, while they are 5-8-1 at home. They are currently positioned 6th in the Eastern Atlantic division and 13th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Montreal has a 13-11 record. On the road they are 7-4 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is6-7. On average, Montreal's games have finished with 6.5 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.4. In total, the Canadiens come in with an over/under record of 12-12-0.</p><p>Although Montreal has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Canadiens come into the game at 2.8 goals per contest placing 27th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 24th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Canadiens have 2-1 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 8-11.</p><p>Montreal will be looking for a good game from Cole Caufield who leads the team in scoring with 7 goals, ranking 91st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 12 assists so far.</p><p>The Canadiens' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 28th in takeaways and an average of 5.2 takeaways per contest. They hold 4th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.4 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Sam Montembeault comes into the game having made nine starts this season. So far, his record is 5-3 and he has a save percentage of 91%.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Black Knights game? Catch the action at Christl Arena in West Point, NY, as the Black Knights hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. American come into this Patriot League conference matchup as the -2 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 121.5 points.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Army Black Knights +2</p><p>This game will be played at Christl Arena at 4:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Black Knights.</li><li>Not only will Army pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does American Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>On the season, American has gone 15-14, including a 9-8 record in Patriot League play. For the year, they have gone 7-9 on the road, and they are currently on a two-game road winning streak. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 6-4.</p>

<p>Coming into today, the Eagles have been favored in 18 of their 29 games, going 11-7 in those matchups. In their last game, they defeated Colgate by a score of 66-64.</p><p>Against the spread, American has a record of 15-14 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-7. As the favorite, the Eagles are just 10-8 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, American has gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Over their last three games, the over/under record for American is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 126 points. On the season, their over/under record is 14-15 and their games have averaged 135.2 points compared to an average over/under line of 136.1, resulting in an average margin of -0.9 points.</p><p>The American offense is coming off a game where they scored 66 points against Colgate. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.4% and connected on 9 threes. Offensively, the Eagles have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 211st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 116th in percentage and 57th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Eagles' defense is positioned 76th in the country, permitting 68.1 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.0 threes per game vs. Army. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.9%.</p><h3>Do the Black Knights Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Army enters today's game as a 2-point underdog, and they have gone 4-15 when tabbed as the underdog this season. The Black Knights are currently on a two-game losing streak and have gone 10-19 overall this season.</p>

<p>At home this season, Army has gone 5-9, and over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6. In their most recent game, the Black Knights fell to Bucknell by a score of 54-41.</p><p>As the underdog, Army has gone 10-9 against the spread this season. At home, their ATS mark sits at just 4-10. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Black Knights are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last 10 home games, Army has gone 3-6 ATS.</p><p>Army's over/under record for the season is 10-18. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 121.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 115 points.</p><p>The Army offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 41 points versus Bucknell. During the game, they attempted 20 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 28.6%. Leading the team in scoring was Abe Johnson with 12 points. Ryan Curry also added 9 points for the Black Knights.</p><p>At present, the Black Knights' defense is nationally ranked 13th, allowing 63.2 points per game. Against Bucknell, the Black Knights' defense gave up 54 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Bucknell only made 2 free-throws.</p>

American Eagles vs Army Black Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

<p>The Lions are heavily favored in their NFC matchup against the Commanders, with a money line of -543. This divisional round game, set for 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th at Ford Field in Detroit, is being televised on FOX. The Commanders' money line odds are +407, and the Lions are -9.5 point favorites with an over/under line of 55 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 31 to 25</li><li>Even though we like the Lions to win, our ATS pick is to take the Commanders at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Commanders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Washington finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, putting them 6th in the NFC and 2nd in the NFC East. They ended the season on a five-game winning streak, including a 30-24 win over the Falcons in week 17 and a 23-19 win over the Cowboys in week 18. However, they couldn’t extend their streak to six games, losing 37-20 to the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.</p> <p>Heading into the playoffs, the Commanders ranked 10th in our power rankings. They had an average scoring margin of +5.4 and were 11-6-1 against the spread. Their O/U record was 11-7, with an average of 51.1 points in their games.</p><p>Jayden Daniels returned to the starting lineup in the Wild Card round after Marcus Mariota started in week 18. Daniels threw for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24/35 passing, posting a passer rating of 110. He was sacked just once after being sacked 5 times in week 17. Daniels’ top target was Dyami Brown, who had 5 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>Washington ranks 5th in our offensive power rankings and is averaging 28.2 points per game, which is 5th in the NFL. They have been strong on the ground, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game with 150.1. On 3rd down, they convert 45.6% of the time, which ranks 6th in the league.</p><p>In their 23-20 win over the Buccaneers, the Washington Commanders' defense allowed just 183 passing yards on 15 completions, but two of those completions were for touchdowns. Tampa Bay managed just 284 total yards, and Washington defended the run well, giving up only 101 yards on 25 attempts. Opposing quarterbacks completed 83.3% of their passes against Washington in their most recent game.<p></p>On third downs, Washington allowed the Buccaneers to convert 55.6% of their chances. The Commanders' defense recorded one sack but lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -2.</p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Lions finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, putting them atop our power rankings heading into the playoffs. Detroit went 6-0 in the NFC North and 11-1 in conference play, including a 40-34 road win over the 49ers in week 17. They followed that up with a 31-9 victory over the Vikings in week 18, easily covering the 3-point spread. This was their third straight win against the spread, giving them a 12-4-1 ATS record this season.</p> <p>In the O/U column, the Lions are 9-7-1, with their games averaging 53.3 points. The O/U line in their matchups has been 50.5 on average. In week 18, they and the Vikings combined for 40 points, falling well short of the 56.5-point line.</p><p>Jared Goff has been solid for the Lions, throwing for 231 yards in week 18, with 27 completions on 33 attempts, though he did have 2 interceptions after going without one in weeks 16 and 17. He had a passer rating of 80 in week 18, following a 132 rating in week 17 and a 136 in week 16. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 139 yards on 23 carries and scored 3 touchdowns in week 18, while Amon-Ra St. Brown led the team with 6 catches for 77 yards.</p> <p>Detroit's offense is currently ranked 2nd in our power rankings, and they lead the NFL in scoring with 33.2 points per game. They are 2nd in passing yards per game (263.2) and 5th in rushing yards (146.4). The Lions are converting 47.6% of their 3rd downs, which ranks 4th in the league.</p><p>The Lions' defense was dominant in their 31-9 win over the Vikings, holding Minnesota to just 142 passing yards on 43.9% completions. Detroit's secondary didn't allow a passing touchdown and limited the Vikings to a 3.5 yards per attempt average. They also excelled on third downs, allowing only a 23.1% conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite giving up 120 rushing yards on just 19 attempts, the Lions were able to keep the Vikings out of the endzone and held them to only 262 total yards.</p>

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