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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Islanders versus the Avalanche? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 against the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, October 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Islanders winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+141)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for New York as Away Dogs</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 0-1-1 with a 3-0 loss to the Stars. New York’s defense struggled throughout the game, and their offense couldn’t find the net despite putting up 34 shots.</p> 

<p>Going into the game, the total was set at 5.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark. The Islanders were underdogs on the puck line, and their loss in regulation meant they didn’t cover.</p><p>Despite firing 34 shots on goal, the Islanders were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Stars. They had 20 giveaways and failed to convert on any of their power play opportunities.</p> <p>New York didn't find the net in any period, leaving them with no goals or assists in the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Islanders gave up the first goal 7:59 into the first period and another at 10:58 in the second. They also allowed a late empty-netter with 1:03 left in the third. Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves with a 92.3% save percentage. The Islanders' defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can Colorado Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>After a 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets, the Avalanche are now 0-2-0 this season. Colorado was favored by -1.5 goals and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined 10 goals easily surpassing that mark.</p> 

<p>Columbus jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period before Nathan MacKinnon scored with just 8 seconds left in the period. The Avalanche managed to tie it at 3-3 in the second, but the Blue Jackets pulled away with three more goals, including an empty-netter with 12 seconds remaining.</p><p>In their 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal and scored 4 times. Nathan MacKinnon netted his second goal of the season, while Ross Colton added his first, scoring with 1:20 left in the third period. Miles Wood also got on the board for the first time this year, and Casey Mittelstadt scored his second goal of the season.</p> <p>The Avalanche scored twice on power plays, with MacKinnon's goal coming just 8 seconds before the end of the first period. They had 11 giveaways and scored twice in the second period, including Mittelstadt's power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will look to improve after giving up 6 goals to the Blue Jackets. They had tied the game at 3-3, but allowed the next two goals, and then another with just 12 seconds left in the 3rd period. Goalie Justus Annunen posted a save percentage of 84.6% on 13 shots from Columbus. The Avalanche defense finished with 10 takeaways and 26 hits.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Panthers and Bearkats game? Catch the action at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, TX, as the Bearkats hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Conference USA conference contest is set at 147 points, with Sam Houston State being favored by -5.5 at home against FIU.</p><h3>FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Bearkats.</li><li>Even though we have Sam Houston State winning straight-up, we like FIU at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Panthers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>FIU has struggled on the road this season, going 0-9. Their average scoring margin on the road is -12.9 points per game, and they have lost their last nine road games. Overall, FIU is 8-16 this season, including a 3-6 mark in Conference USA.</p>

<p>Coming off a 68-66 loss to Middle Tennessee, the Golden Panthers are 1-11 this season when they are the underdog. For the year, FIU has been the underdog in 12 of their 24 games.</p><p>As the underdog, FIU has gone 5-7 vs. the spread this season and they are 10-13 overall in that category. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-6 and they are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for FIU games is 11-11-1, and today's over/under line of 147 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (147.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 136 points. For the season, the average scoring total in their games is 149.2 points.</p><p>Against Middle Tennessee, the FIU had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 74.5 points per game. They scored 66 points and posted a field goal percentage of 39.1% in the game. Leading the team in scoring is Javaunte Hawkins, who is averaging 12.4 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Arturo Dean also maintains a PPG average of 12.5 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Golden Panthers' defense holds the 269th rank in the nation, allowing 76.8 points per game. In today's game, the FIU defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 68 points.</p><h3>Will Sam Houston State Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Sam Houston State will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they host FIU. So far this season, the Bearkats have gone 13-11, including a 7-2 mark at home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2. As the favorite, they have gone 10-3 this season. Their average scoring margin at home is +7.3 points per game.</p><p>Sam Houston State has an ATS record of 11-12 this season, going 4-5 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bearkats have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Sam Houston State games is 13-10. On average, their games have finished with 142.8 points compared to an average over/under line of 141.1, resulting in an average margin of +1.7 points. Today's over/under line of 147 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this season (142.8) and their average scoring total over their last three games (143). Over their last 10 games, their over/under record is 5-5.</p><p>The Sam Houston State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. Jacksonville State. Overall their field goal percentage was 46.4% while connecting on 9 threes. Davon Barnes is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 13.8. Meanwhile, Lamar Wilkerson also brings a PPG average of 14 into the game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Sam Houston State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.8 threes per game vs. FIU. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.8%.</p>

FIU Golden Panthers vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>The Huskies and Cougars are set to face off at 9:00 ET on FS1. The Cougars will host the game at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. The over/under for this Pac-12 conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Washington State being favored by -6.5 at home against Washington.</p><h3>WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 9:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Washington at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Washington enters this game as a 6.5-point underdog, and they have gone 3-9 as the underdog this season. They are coming off an 82-75 loss to USC, and they are 16-14 overall.</p>

<p>On the road, the Huskies have gone 3-7 this season, and they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, Washington has an ATS record of 8-4 this season and an overall ATS mark of 16-13. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Huskies have gone 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road, Washington is 7-3 ATS this year and 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games.</p><p>On the season, Washington's over/under record is 16-13. So far, the average point total in their games is 158.1, which is 6 points higher than the average over/under line of 152.1. Today's over/under line is 149.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 164 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 81 points per game, Washington struggled in their previous game. Against USC, the Huskies scored 75 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.7%. Keion Brooks Jr. is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 21.3. Meanwhile, Sahvir Wheeler also brings a PPG average of 14.3 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Huskies' defense is nationally ranked 296th, allowing 77.3 points per game. Washington will look once again to perform well on defense, holding USC to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Does Washington State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Washington State enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 21 of their 30 games this season. As the favorite, the Cougars have gone 17-4, and they are 16-3 at home this year.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, Washington State has gone 8-2, and they have won their last six games at home. On the season, the Cougars have outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 points per game at home.</p><p>As the favorite, Washington State has gone 10-11 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars are 5-5 vs. the spread. At home this year, Washington State is 10-9 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Washington State's games this season (141.3). This year, 24 of their 30 games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>The Washington State offense is coming off a game where they scored 77 points against UCLA. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.8% and connected on 7 threes. The team's top scorer is Myles Rice, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15.5, while Isaac Jones also maintains a PPG average of 15.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Cougars' defense holds the 53rd rank in the nation, allowing 67.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Washington State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.9% this season.</p>

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