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<p>The Predators and Flames are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Predators are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Flames. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Flames.</li><li>We like the Flames on the moneyline (-105)</li><li>The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Predators Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>With a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, the Predators moved to 12-20-7 this season. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the 7 total goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>The Avalanche scored first, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville found the net five times in their matchup against the Avalanche, with all five goals coming from different players. Gustav Nyquist added his 4th goal of the season on an empty net, while Filip Forsberg netted his 7th, also on an empty net. Roman Josi picked up his first goal of the season on a power play, and Steven Stamkos scored his 2nd goal, also on a power play. Colton Sissons added his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>The Predators fired 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Gustav Nyquist earned his 4th assist of the season, while Jonathan Marchessault added his 5th assist. Nashville was held scoreless in the first period before scoring twice in the second and three times in the third.</p><p>Defensively, Nashville will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The only area they'd like to improve is scoring first, as Colorado made it 1-0 at 17:06 in the 2nd period and added another late goal at 2:17 in the 3rd.</p><h3>Do the Flames Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Calgary fell to 18-13-7 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 falling just short.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.</p><p>Calgary's offense managed only two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year. The Flames took 31 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period.</p> <p>Calgary had 22 giveaways in the game and recorded three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha’s power-play goal. The Flames’ first goal came 4:33 into the second period, and they tied the game 2-2 with a goal 4:28 into the third period.</p><p>The Flames' defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up the first two goals in their last game against the Oilers, including one just 20 seconds into the first period. After tying the game at 2-2, they allowed another goal 10:10 into the third period and a late empty-netter. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Broncos game? Catch the action at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136 points, and Boise State is favored by -15 to win at home against Fresno State.</p><h3>FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +15</p><p>This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like Fresno State at +15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>After a 67-65 loss to UNLV, Fresno State's record now stands at 11-14. They have gone 4-8 in Mountain West play and 7-6 outside of the conference. On the road, the Bulldogs are 3-6 this season, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three road games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Fresno State has gone 2-12 this season. In their last 10 games away from home, they have gone 3-7. So far, they have been the underdog in 14 of their games, going 2-12 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Fresno State has gone 5-9 vs. the spread. On the road, the Bulldogs are 4-5 ATS and have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Fresno State games is 14-10, and today's line of 136 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (138.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 130 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>In their latest game, Fresno State offense put up 65 points against UNLV. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.9% and made 5 threes. Leading Fresno State in scoring vs. UNLV was Leo Colimerio with his 30 points. Xavier Dusell also added 14 points for the Bulldogs.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Fresno State defense is giving up an average of 72.0 points per contest. Fresno State's three-point defense is currently 170th in the country at 7.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.2% of their shots vs. Fresno State.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Boise State will look to get back on track after dropping two straight games, including an 80-61 loss to Utah State. The Broncos are 16-8 overall and 7-4 in Mountain West play. At home, Boise State is 10-3 this season, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2.</p>

<p>On the year, the Broncos have been favored in 13 of their 24 games, going 10-3 in those contests. As the favorite, Boise State has an average scoring margin of +12.4. For the season, the Broncos have a scoring differential of +4.9 points per game.</p><p>Boise State's ATS record this season is 11-12, and they are 7-6 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncos have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Boise State has an over/under record of 12-11 this season and today's line of 136 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (138.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 74.3 points per game, the Boise State had a below average performance. They scored 61 points against Utah State and had a field goal percentage of 35.6%. Tyson Degenhart is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16.1 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Chibuzo Agbo brings a PPG average of 14 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Broncos' defense is positioned 65th in the country, permitting 67.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.3 threes per game vs. Fresno State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.5%.</p>

Fresno State Bulldogs vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>At 8:10 PM ET, the Marlins and Royals face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, and the Royals are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -200. The Marlins are +168 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>Miami comes into the game with a record of 27-51, while the Royals are 43-37 overall. Seth Lugo will start for the Royals, while the Marlins are sending Yonny Chirinos to the mound. BSKC is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline +168</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 8:10 ET on Tuesday, June 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Marlins winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a three-run 4th inning for the Royals' offense, they cruised to a 4-1 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were favored at -256 on the money line.</p>

<p>The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Cole Ragans for the Royals, and he went six innings while giving up just one run and striking out 11. Roddery Muñoz got the start for the Marlins, going six innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>Kansas City got a huge performance from Salvador Perez, as he went 1/4 with a home run and three RBIs. Both Hunter Renfroe and Vinnie Pasquantino each drove in a run for the Royals' offense.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 27-51 overall, which has them 5th in the NL East, 25 games behind the Phillies. So far, they have really struggled against other NL East teams, going 5-17. The Marlins are looking to bounce back, as they dropped the first game of their series vs. the Royals.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are just 16-27 this year compared to an 11-24 mark on the road. As the underdog, Miami is 24-39 this year, and they are only 3-12 when favored. Miami's overall series record is 7-17-1 this year, but they have won two straight series.</p><p>The Marlins are 33-45 against the run line this season, including a 17-18 mark on the road. Miami has been a run line underdog in 63 of its 64 games, going 32-31 in those contests. The Marlins have lost four straight road run line bets, and they are just 1-14 vs. the run line as the favorite.</p><p>Despite the Miami Marlins having an over/under record of 41-36 this season, the over/under line for their game against the Kansas City Royals is set at 9.5 runs. This is a bit higher than their average over/under line of 8 runs per game. In fact, 96.2% of their games this season have had lower over/under lines than 9.5 runs. Their games have averaged a combined 8.6 runs per game this season.</p><p>Yonny Chirinos and the Marlins are on the road to take on the Royals. Chirinos started his season with a no-decision against the Cardinals, where he went 5 innings and gave up 2 earned runs. He struck out 6 and gave up 1 home run.</p><p>So far this season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is 29th in the majors. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 2.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .231, which is 17th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz have been the Marlins' top power threats this season, with Chisholm Jr. leading the team with 37 RBIs and De La Cruz's 14 homers being the best mark on the team. De La Cruz has gone 10/34 in his last eight games, including three home runs, while Jesús Sánchez has also gone deep three times in his last eight games, but he has just a .241 average over that stretch.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City is 43-37 overall and is 9.0 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. The Royals are 13-9 against other teams in the AL Central. They are coming off a win over the Marlins and have gone just 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals are 26-14 this season and 17-23 on the road. As the favorite, the Royals have gone 21-11 this year and 22-26 as the underdog. Kansas City's overall series record is 11-13-1, and they have dropped four straight series.</p><p>When the Royals win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game, while their run line record is 45-35 overall and 24-16 at home. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 21-19 on the run line on the road. They are 16-16 against the run line as the favorite and 29-19 as the underdog.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are playing at home today against the Miami Marlins. The over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their combined run average of 8.6. The Royals have a 34-43 over/under record this season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 9.5 runs this season, the over has hit in 4 of their 6 games. Overall, their games have had a line set at 9.5 runs just 2.5% of the time this season, with 72 of their games having lower lines. The under has hit in their last 3 games.</p><p>Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today and comes in with a record of 10-2 and an ERA of 2.42. So far, he has made 16 starts, and opponents are batting .225 this season. Lugo has made 12 quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and had eight strikeouts. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Lugo's ERA for the season is 2.04 on the road compared to 3.16 at home. He has a record of 7-0 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Royals are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 12th in the league, and are one of the league's best teams at not striking out. Kansas City's team on-base percentage is just 17th in the league, at .306.</p>

<p>Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of the league's top offensive shortstops this season, batting .312 with 12 homers and 53 RBIs. He and Salvador Perez are both tied for the team lead in homers. Vinnie Pasquantino and Nelson Velázquez are also tied for 2nd on the team with eight homers, but Velázquez is batting just .200, and Pasquantino has a batting average of only .231.</p>

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<p>With a record of 10-2, the Yankees will host the Marlins on Wednesday night in an interleague matchup. Miami is just 1-11 so far this season and will be facing a Yankees club that is the heavy favorite (-220). The Marlins are currently +183 on the money line. Tonight's game will be played at Yankee Stadium and will get underway at 7:05. The over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Looking at the forecast, it looks like it will be in the low 60s with overcast skies. The Marlins are sending Ryan Weathers to the mound, and he will be facing Marcus Stroman for the Yankees. This one has the makings of a mismatch, as Stroman is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA compared to Weathers at 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA. You can catch this on TV on BSFL.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Yankees and Marlins played a close game in the last matchup of this series, with the Yankees pulling out a 3-2 win at home. New York closed as a -214 favorite, while the Marlins were +177 on the money line.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodon got the start for the Yankees and didn't factor into the decision, despite not allowing a run in six innings of work. Clay Holmes picked up the save, while A.J. Puk took the loss for Miami.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Yankees hit one home run, which came from Alex Verdugo, who went 1/3. Anthony Rizzo also had a multi-hit game for New York. As for the Marlins, Tim Anderson went 2/4 and was the only player on the team to have more than one hit.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Despite being just 1-11 overall, the Marlins are only seven games behind the Braves for the NL East lead. They are currently on a three-game losing streak and have lost two straight series. Miami has struggled in day games, going just 1-7, and has yet to win a game at home, going 0-7.</p>

<p>On the road, the Marlins are 1-4 and have dropped two straight series. They have been the underdog in five of their six road games and have gone 1-4 in those contests.</p><p>The Marlins have been a poor bet on the run line this season, going just 2-10 overall. They have been particularly bad at home, where they are 0-7 ATS. On the road, they are 2-3 ATS, but they have lost their last three games against the run line as the favorite. Overall, they are getting outscored by an average of 2.8 runs per game this season.</p><p>Despite the Miami Marlins' Over/Under record of 8-4, the Under has hit in their last two games. The Marlins have played in three games with an Over/Under line of 8.5 runs, and the Over has hit in four of their games overall. Their games have averaged 9.8 runs per game, and their Over/Under record for the season is 8-4. Today's O/U line is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Ryan Weathers is getting the start for the Marlins against the Yankees. He has had one start on the road so far this season, and that came against the Cardinals. In that outing, he went 5 innings, giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks. He did strike out 6 batters.</p><p>For the Marlins, we have Luis Arraez as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, as his projection is 4th best in the league today. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has the best odds to hit a home run for the Marlins, with his projection being 12th best in today's slate of games. If you're looking for a longshot, Jake Burger has the best home run projection on the team and it's 12th best in today's games.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are coming off a sweep of the Marlins, and they have won four straight games overall. They are currently in first place in the AL East and have a two-and-a-half-game lead over the Red Sox. The Yankees have been excellent at home this season, going 4-1, and they have also been great on the road, posting a 6-1 record.</p>

<p>New York has been favored in eight of their 10 wins this season and has gone 6-2 in those games. They have also been perfect as an underdog, going 4-0.</p><p>The Yankees have been a strong run line bet this season, going 7-5 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 5-2 against the run line. As an underdog, they are a perfect 4-0 against the run line. Their average run margin in winning games is 2.8, while their average run margin in losing games is -5.0.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8.5 runs, the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins have combined to average 8.3 runs per game this season. The Yankees have gone under the over/under line in two straight games and are 3-8 on the season in over/under outcomes. Half of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Coming into today's start, Marcus Stroman has a 1-0 record on the year, with his win coming on the road against the Astros. He went six innings in that outing, striking out four and allowing three runs. In his last start, Stroman went six innings without allowing a run, but he did give up a home run. He'll be at home today against the Marlins.</p><p>If you are looking at the Yankees' top offensive performers today, Aaron Judge has the highest home run projection on the team and the 6th best in the league. Giancarlo Stanton is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projection and 8th in the league. Gleyber Torres has the best overall hits projection on the team, and Juan Soto is 2nd in terms of total hits and 3rd in terms of home run projection.</p>

Miami Marlins vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Hockey Club? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Jets are favored by -1.5 in this Central divisional contest against the Hockey Club. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>With the Jets being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 3-2 in favor of the Jets.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Hockey Club (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Jets Ready for a Win at Salt Lake City?</h3><p>With a 7-4 victory over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 31-13-3. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 11.</p>

<p>All seven of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players. They fell behind 2-0 in the first period before scoring their first goal at the 7:37 mark. The Jets took the lead for good with a goal at 12:22 in the third period, adding two empty-netters to seal the win.</p><p>In their 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets' offense was highlighted by two empty-net goals, with Cole Perfetti scoring his 4th of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers adding his 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist on Logan Stanley’s 1st goal of the year. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets with his 3rd goal and later added his 7th assist.</p> <p>Mark Scheifele netted his 8th goal and recorded his 10th assist on Ehlers’ empty-netter. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st, which came on a power play. The Jets fired 34 shots on goal and registered 10 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets gave up the first two goals of the game and another to tie it at 3-3, before allowing the Lightning to make it 4-4 at the 6:51 mark of the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Does Utah Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Utah dropped to 19-19-7 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The game’s total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5. Utah, as the underdog, failed to cover the puck line.</p> 

<p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. All three of Utah’s goals came from different players in this one.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their recent 4-3 loss to Vegas, with three different players finding the net. Logan Cooley scored his second goal of the season, Ian Cole added his first, and Alexander Kerfoot netted his second goal, which tied the game 3-3 in the third period.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his season total to two. Cooley also added his eighth assist, while Jack McBain earned his third and Clayton Keller his sixth. The team recorded 13 offensive giveaways.</p><p>Utah's defense will need to regroup after giving up the game-winning goal just 2:15 into overtime against the Golden Knights. They had taken a 2-0 lead in the 2nd period, but Vegas scored four unanswered goals. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Magic will host the Timberwolves in a non-conference matchup. Orlando is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Southeast Division, while Minnesota is 8th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves are favored by 4.5 points and have a moneyline of -191. They have won two straight games and have a record of 19-17. The over/under line for the game is set at 204.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-83 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Timberwolves Secure a Win at Orlando?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 19-17 on the season with a 104-97 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday. Minnesota, favored by four points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 201 fell well short of the 221.5 O/U line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on a 10-0 run, turning a 45-43 deficit into a 53-45 lead. However, Minnesota responded by outscoring the Pelicans 29-21 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, despite being outscored 22-21.</p><p>Anthony Edwards knocked down 7 threes at 63.6% efficiency, finishing with 32 points and 9 rebounds in the Timberwolves' win over the Pelicans. Edwards hit 14 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Julius Randle added 8 of his 16 points in the opening period.</p> <p>Minnesota hit 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from deep and 42.7% overall. Naz Reid contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, with 8 of his points coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>After a rough start, the Timberwolves locked in defensively, allowing just 21 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 22 in the 4th to hold the Pelicans to 97 points. Minnesota's defense was excellent, limiting New Orleans to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves were particularly effective against the Pelicans' three-point shooting, holding them to 29% from deep with only 12 made threes. Minnesota also recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Magic Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Orlando improved to 22-16 on the season with a 103-94 road win over the Knicks on Monday. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Magic not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 197, falling short of the 207-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 28-24 after the first quarter, Orlando took control by winning the second quarter 29-23. They extended their lead by holding the Knicks to 17 points in the third quarter and entered the final period up 75-68. Orlando edged New York 28-26 in the fourth to seal the win.</p><p>Cole Anthony led the Magic to a win over the Knicks with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 made threes at 50% shooting from deep. Wendell Carter Jr. added 19 points, hitting 3 threes without a miss and shooting 72.7% overall, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 15 points and 3 threes at 50% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Orlando shot 50% from the field and 35.5% from three, making 11 threes in the game. Carter scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Anthony added 6 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Magic put together a strong defensive performance on Monday, holding the Knicks to just 94 points. Orlando's defense was particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed only 17 points. Overall, the Magic gave up 28 points in the 1st, 23 in the 2nd, and 26 in the 4th.</p> <p>Orlando's perimeter defense was outstanding, limiting New York to 4 made threes on 18% shooting from beyond the arc. The Magic also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks while sending the Knicks to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 18.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Skyhawks face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Skyhawks are hosting the game at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Stonehill is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Chicago State.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago State Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Chicago State fell to 2-18 on the season after a 58-48 loss to Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday. The Cougars were +3 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points scored in the game were 106, well below the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Chicago State trailed 27-23 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 25 points while allowing 31.</p><p>Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points while shooting 34.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 18.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-27 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jo'el Emanuel was a bright spot, shooting 77.8% from the field and finishing with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Jalen Forrest added 17 points, despite hitting just 1 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Chicago State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 27 attempts, an 18% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Chicago State's opponent shot 47%, making 16 of their 34 two-point attempts. The Cougars also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they attempted just 2 free throws, making 1. Chicago State gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Skyhawks Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill's season record dropped to 8-10 after a narrow 73-72 loss to Le Moyne on Monday. The Skyhawks, who were -1.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in this road game.</p> 

<p>Stonehill trailed 38-30 at halftime but came back strong in the 2nd half, outscoring Le Moyne 42-35. The game’s total points of 145 went over the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the Stonehill Skyhawks put up 72 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%. They hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 26 attempts, and went 19 for 26 from the free-throw line, good for 73.1%.</p> <p>Robby Carmody led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. AJ Dancler added 19 points and 9 assists, shooting 4 of 7 from deep, while Hermann Koffi also contributed 18 points, knocking down 4 of 9 threes. Louie Semona was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60.0% from three.</p><p>Stonehill's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. They held their opponent to 35% shooting on two-pointers, with 12 makes on 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stonehill allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent hitting 45% of their shots. The other team also went 16/21 from the free-throw line, shooting 76%. Stonehill gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs Stonehill Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

<p>Betting on today's Leathernecks and Panthers game? Catch the action at Groniger Arena in Charleston, IL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have Eastern Illinois as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Groniger Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Western Illinois?</h3><p>Western Illinois dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 77-66 road loss to SIUE on Thursday. The Leathernecks entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Western Illinois trailed 42-30 at halftime but played a tighter second half, outscoring SIUE 36-35. The total points for the game were 143, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Leathernecks put up 66 points, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 43.5% of their threes, going 10-for-23 from deep, and were 8-for-9 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Marko Maletic led the way, hitting 6-of-8 from three and finishing with 28 points. Ray'Sean Taylor added 23 points, shooting 75% overall, while Brian Taylor II was 5-for-6 from beyond the arc, contributing 19 points.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 77 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 50 attempts.</p> <p>The Leathernecks gave up 22 two-point baskets on 37 attempts (59%) and 8 threes on 13 attempts (61%). They also sent the opposing team to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws (64%).</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Eastern Illinois as Home Favorites</h3><p>Eastern Illinois picked up a 78-74 win over Lindenwood on Thursday, improving their record to 2-9. The Panthers were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread in the win.</p> <p>After leading 35-27 at halftime, Eastern Illinois allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but held on for the win. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.</p><p>Eastern Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 54.5% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 11 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 61.1% of their 36 attempts.</p> <p>Zion Fruster led the way with 29 points, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Markeith Browning II added 21 points and 5 assists, while Kooper Jacobi contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Eastern Illinois gave up 74 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. They conceded 19 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois allowed 6 threes on 11 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 54%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 61%. Eastern Illinois gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25