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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

<p>At 9:40 PM from Chase Field in Phoenix, we have an interleague matchup between the Angels and Diamondbacks. Arizona is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -181, while the Angels are at +152. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Thursday's starting pitching matchup features Griffin Canning for the Angels and Brandon Pfaadt for the Diamondbacks. Canning is 26-41, while the Diamondbacks are 32-36 overall. This game will be televised on FS1.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +152</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Thursday, June 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels 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>Thanks to a four-run 4th inning for the Angels' offense, they cruised to an easy 8-3 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Angels were at +128 on the money line.</p>

<p>The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Jose Soriano for the Angels, and he went eight innings while giving up just two hits and two earned runs. Soriano finished the game with five strikeouts and two walks and picked up a win in the game. Slade Cecconi got the start for the Diamondbacks and went just three innings while giving up seven runs and took the loss.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Angels were led by Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel, as they were the only two Angels hitters to have more than one hit. Neto and Jo Adell each homered for Los Angeles' offense.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into today's road matchup vs. the Diamondbacks, the Angels are 26-41 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West. They are 12.5 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 5-7 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The Angels have really struggled at home this year, going 11-23. On the road, they are only slightly better at 15-18. So far, they are an even 5-5 in day games. As the underdog, the Angels are 25-37 this year, compared to 1-4 as the favorite. Their overall series record is 5-15-1 this year.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Angels have been a solid bet this season, going 38-29 overall. They have been especially strong on the road, going 21-12 against the run line. The Angels have been a better bet as the underdog, going 38-24 against the run line in those games. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.5, while it drops to -3.7 in losses.</p><p>The Angels are on the road today against the Diamondbacks, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for their games this season is 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 36-30. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 15-14. Their over streak is currently at three games.</p><p>Griffin Canning gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. So far this season, he has made 13 starts and has a record of 2-6 with an ERA of 4.65. Canning's WHIP for the season is currently 1.38. In his last outing, Canning took the loss, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Canning has made four quality starts this year and is averaging 6.07 strikeouts per nine innings.</p>

<p>Heading into today's game, the Angels offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. So far, they have been a better team on the road (4.2 RPG) than at home (4.0 RPG). As a team, they are batting .239, which is 13th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .302 is 18th in the MLB.</p>

<p>Over the team's last five games, Jo Adell has gone just 3/15, but he does have one home run in that stretch. Taylor Ward comes into the game with a team-high 36 RBIs and is batting .253 for the season. Mike Trout is 2nd on the team with 10 homers but is batting just .220 for the year.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 32-36 overall and 9.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Diamondbacks are 15-12 against other teams in the NL West. Arizona will be hosting the Angels today, and they are 16-17 at home this season.</p>

<p>The Diamondbacks have gone 6-4 across their last ten games and are looking to take the series from the Angels with a win today. So far, they are 7-11-3 in series this year. As the favorite, Arizona is 17-14 and 15-22 as the underdog.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have been a profitable run line team overall this season, but they have been a better bet on the road. Arizona is 18-17 against the run line away from home, compared to just 13-20 at home. The Diamondbacks have been a better bet as the underdog, going 20-17 against the run line in those games, compared to 11-20 as the favorite.</p><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing at home today against the Los Angeles Angels. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is below the teams' combined run average of 9.5 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have a 33-33 over/under record this season, and their games have averaged a total of 9 runs per game. The over has hit in 10 of their 19 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, and they are currently on a five-game over streak.</p><p>Through 13 starts, Brandon Pfaadt has a record of 2-5 and an ERA of 4.60 for the Diamondbacks. He has made six quality starts this year, and his ERA at home is 3.83 compared to 5.17 on the road. In his last outing, Pfaadt took the loss, giving up five earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. He has allowed at least one home run in three straight starts. The right-hander's WHIP for the season is currently 1.14.</p>
<p>Arizona's offense has been one of the better units in the league this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 8th in the MLB. They are also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The Diamondbacks have been especially good at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 9th in the league.</p>

<p>Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been the team's top power hitters this season, with Walker's 13 homers being 2nd on the team and Marte's 14 long balls leading the way. Marte has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/29 in his past 8 games with two homers. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has also been on a tear, going 12/34 in his last nine games with two homers.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 6/13/24

<p>The Bears and Panthers are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Georgia State is favored by -1.5 vs. Mercer.</p><h3>MERCER BEARS VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Georgia State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mercer Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Bears dropped to 4-6 this season after a 102-97 road loss to Winthrop on Saturday. Mercer entered the game as +8 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Mercer trailed 44-36 at halftime but exploded for 61 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 58. The game’s total points of 199 easily surpassed the O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>Mercer's offense put up 97 points in their latest game, shooting 47.2% from the field and hitting 44% of their threes (11/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, and they connected on 69.2% of their free throws (18/26), while grabbing 12 offensive rebounds and dishing out 16 assists.</p> <p>Ahmad Robinson led the way with 27 points and 7 assists, while Nick Johnson and Kasen Harrison each added 22 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Tyler Johnson hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, finishing with 19 points, and Bryce Baker was perfect from deep, going 4/5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Mercer’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 102 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 58% from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mercer’s defense gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% clip. The opposing team also went to the line 48 times, making 29 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Georgia State's season struggles continued with a 77-57 loss to Troy on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-8. The Panthers were +11.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 39-25 at halftime, Georgia State scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>Georgia State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 40.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, and they hit only 25% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-24 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 7 of 15 attempts, shooting 46.7%.</p> <p>Myles Rigsby led the Panthers with 22 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 60% overall. Jelani Hamilton added 18 points, making 5 of 11 from deep, while Tayton Conerway contributed 13 points and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Georgia State's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field (26/60). They allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers (19/36).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia State held their opponents to 29% shooting (7/24). They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws (72%).</p>

Mercer Bears vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>Jose Quintana will start for the Mets on Sunday, and he is facing off against Griffin Canning and the Angels. This interleague matchup is set to get started at 4:07 PM ET from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. The Mets are 3rd in the NL East, and the Angels are 4th in the AL West. </p>

<p>New York is favored on the money line, and the odds have them at -149 compared to the Angels at +126. Sunday's over/under line is sitting at 9.5 runs, and the game can be seen on BSW.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -149</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Sunday, August 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Mets vs Angels series. New York had a four-run 7th inning but could only muster one run in the 9th, as the Angels picked up a 5-4 win at home. Heading into the game, the Angels were at +109 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jose Soriano started for the Angels and went six innings while giving up just two hits and striking out six. He didn't give up a run in the game and picked up a win. Matt Moore came out of the bullpen for the win, and Ben Joyce got the save.</p>

<p>David Peterson had a good outing for the Mets, giving up just two earned runs in six innings of work. He finished the game with four strikeouts but took the loss. Huascar Brazoban got the start and gave up four earned runs in just three innings of work.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 58-52 overall and trail the Phillies by seven games in the NL East. New York is 20-16 against other teams in the NL East. The Mets will be on the road today vs. the Angels, and they are 28-23 on the road this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mets have gone 36-29 and 22-23 as the underdog. New York's overall series record is 17-13-7, and they are 6-4 across their last 10 games. The Mets have an overall record of 36-29 as the favorite.</p><p>When betting on the Mets this season, the run line has been a good play. They are 53-57 overall, but 28-23 on the run line on the road. They have a positive run differential on the road, and their average run differential in winning games is +3.5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9.5 runs is the highest of the season for the New York Mets, as their games have averaged exactly 9.5 runs per game this year. The Mets have played in just 3 games with a higher over/under line this season, and they are 5-4 in games with a 9.5 run line. Overall, the Mets have played in just 7 games with an over/under line of 9 or higher this season, and their over/under record is 58-48 on the year.</p><p>New York is sending Jose Quintana to the mound today, and he will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. In that outing, he picked up the win. Quintana has actually won his last two starts and has pitched well at home this year, coming in with an ERA of 3.70 compared to 5.97 on the road. Overall, he is 6-6 with a 3.89 ERA and has made eight quality starts. Quintana's ERA for the season was 5.75 before this recent stretch of good outings.</p>
<p>As a team, the Mets are 7th in the MLB in scoring, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are 5th in home runs and have a collective batting average of .250. New York's team OPS of .743 is also 7th in the league.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been the Mets' top power threats this season, with Lindor having 22 homers and Alonso at 23. Lindor is hitting .255 for the season, and Alonso's batting average is just .242. However, Alonso has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/30 in his last eight games, with three homers. Lindor is on a three-game hitting streak and Mark Vientos has a six-game streak going.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 48-63, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 10.5 games. So far, they have gone 17-18 in divisional matchups. The Angels will be hosting the Mets today, and they are 25-35 at home this season.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Angels have gone 42-51 this season, compared to just 6-12 as the favorite. Los Angeles' overall series record is 10-23-2, and they have dropped two straight series. The Angels are 4-6 in their last 10 games and are currently tied with the Mets in their series.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Angels have been a solid play on the road, going 29-22, compared to 32-28 at home. They have been an underdog in most games, going 56-37 against the run line, as opposed to 5-13 when favored. Their overall run differential is -0.9 runs per game, but it's -0.8 at home. Their average run differential in wins is +3.0, but in losses, it's -3.8.</p><p>The Angels have played 99 games with over/under lines set lower than 9.5 runs this season, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game. Their over/under record is 55-52 on the season. They have played 2 games with over/under lines set at 9.5 runs, and their record in those games is 4-6. Overall, the average over/under line in their games this season has been 8 runs.</p><p>Through 22 starts, Griffin Canning has a record of 3-10 and an ERA of 5.25. He has made five quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up six earned runs in six innings of work. In that start vs. the Rockies, he gave up two homers. Canning has allowed at least one homer in each of his last four outings. The right-hander's ERA for the season is 4.93 at home compared to 6.61 on the road. Opponents are batting .264 off Canning this year.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per game. As a team, the Angels are batting .235, which is 17th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .304 is 16th. The team's 113 home runs is 19th in the league.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has three players who are tied for the team's longest hitting streak, with Taylor Ward, Matt Thaiss, and Jo Adell all coming into the game on three-game hitting streaks. Ward is the team's leading home run hitter, with 16 homers, but he is batting just .228. Zach Neto and Logan O'Hoppe are also near the top of the league in home runs, with 14 and 16, respectively.</p>

New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 8/4/24

Formula One, more commonly known as F1, is a racing sport that was first founded back in 1950. NASCAR tends to get more of a following in the United States, but F1 has a pretty big following throughout the world as well.

There are currently 20 drivers and 10 different F1 teams, and they all compete each week for a chance to win races. The F1 season begins in March each year, and the championships are held in November. During that time, there are 22 different races that are held.

Knowing how to bet F1 can be a bit tricky at first, but this is a sport that presents some great betting options. This article will cover some of the best F1 bets to make, and also tell you where you should be wagering.

Max Verstappen is the current defending champion of F1, but there is a loaded group of solid contenders in this sport. F1 betting is similar to wagering on other motorsports, but there are some differences as well.
<h2 id="h-best-f1-sportsbooks" class="wp-block-heading">BEST F1 SPORTSBOOKS</h2>
You obviously have to know how to bet on Formula One, but it’s also important to know where to place those wagers. Since this is such a popular sport in many countries, it’s going to be offered by all of the biggest names.

Here are the six best F1 betting sites &amp; sportsbooks to use if you are going to wager on this wildly popular and exciting sport.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Devils versus the Red Wings? The puck drops at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. In this Eastern matchup, the Devils are favored by -1.5 goals against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Red Wings winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+156)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Devils Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 15-8-2 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils, favored on the puck line, failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored all three goals. New Jersey's offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Flames, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. It was a tough night offensively, as they recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>New Jersey went scoreless through all three periods, including the third, when Calgary scored three times. The Devils were blanked for the first time this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, keeping the game scoreless. However, they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter from Blake Coleman. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Does Detroit Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings evened their record at 10-10-2. Detroit was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Red Wings fell behind in the first period, allowing a goal at 11:39. However, they responded with two goals in the second period, both from Dylan Larkin. Both of Larkin’s goals came on the power play.</p><p>Detroit’s offense was held scoreless until the second period, when Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both goals came on power plays, with Larkin scoring at 12:11 and 5:22 in the second period.</p> <p>The Red Wings fired 23 shots on goal and were credited with 15 giveaways. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist of the season.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 into the 1st period, but they didn't allow another, leading to a 2-1 victory. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>The Hilltoppers and Raiders are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders will host the game at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 161.5 points, and the Raiders are favored to win at home against the Hilltoppers.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wright State Raiders -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nutter Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Western Kentucky Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Western Kentucky heads into their 11th game of the season with a 7-3 record. On the road, they are 3-1, while at home they are 0-2. Western Kentucky's ATS performance shows a 3-3 record leading up to today's game. Over their last five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 10 games, Western Kentucky has an over/under record of 2-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 148.2 points per game so far. When analyzing the Hilltoppers' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 155 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Western Kentucky offense ended with 67 points against UNC Asheville. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 2 threes. Offensively, the Hilltoppers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 186th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 403rd in terms of percentage and 321st in three-pointers made.</p><p>On the defensive side, Western Kentucky is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.8 points per game. Western Kentucky's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the UNC Asheville offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 77 points.</p><h3>Can the Raiders Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Wright State enters today's game with a 4-5 overall record. In away games this season, the Raiders are 0-3, while they have a 3-2 record at home. As we assess Wright State's performance against the spread, they currently hold a 4-4 ATS record going into today's game. Focusing on their last five games, they are 3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Wright State's games have, on average, featured 162.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 156.1 points so far. When assessing the Raiders' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-1, with their games averaging 147 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Wright State offense put up 73 points against Davidson. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 4 threes. The top scorer for the Raiders was Trey Calvin with 17 points, while AJ Braun also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At present, the Raiders' defense is nationally ranked 223rd, allowing 78.8 points per game. So far, the Wright State defense is giving up an average of 6.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.1 times per game (472nd).</p>

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Wright State Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/23

Happy March! Despite all the fuss over teenagers and 20somethings the NBA continues to get better and better. The Lakers and Clippers gave us a taste of what to expect in the Western Conference finals. Giannis is out a few games with a knee sprain. Will the Bucks shut him down for the rest of the regular season? The Heat, Raptors, and the Celtics are preparing for the playoffs and the Pacers &amp; 76ers have about six weeks to get healthy and find an identity if they want to meet their preseason expectations. Meanwhile the Grizzlies are watching their lead for the eighth seed tighten as the Pelicans look terrifying and the Kings, yes, the Sacramento Kings, are playing great basketball. As Kevin Garnett said, “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!”, but for now, here’s some data and thoughts on the week to come. Below you’ll find each team’s pace and net ratings (total, home, &amp; away) for the season in total, the last ten games, and then my own ratings. Pace shows us how many possessions are averaged per 48 minutes and net rating shows us the difference in offensive &amp; defensive efficiency for each team. The season totals give a larger sample size, last 10 games a look at current form, and finally are Noops’s Numbers, my own view of things. I take the first 2 sets of data along with other cuts of time, other points of data, and adjustments for opponents faced. Without further ado, here’s my ranking of teams for the upcoming week:

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To be clear, these are specifically how I’m ranking teams for the next week. The NBA season is long and always changing so it’s important to make adjustments regularly. This is a reference tool you can use throughout the week to value teams. The arrows help us see which teams are trending above or below their season averages. I look for discrepancies in lines and my rankings. For example, if the Houston Rockets were visiting the Los Angeles Lakers season long data would set the Lakers as favorites, but I would love to take the Rockets in that spot. On to the week ahead:

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong></span>

Everyone, even me, has been talking about the Pelicans and Kings. Will Zion be able to lead New Orleans to even one win in the first round? Can the Kings complete the miracle playoff run to end the longest active playoff drought? Screw all that. The Grizzlies have a four game lead on the final playoff spot and Jaren Jackson Jr. &amp; Branbon Clarke should be back this week. On top of the improving roster, Memphis has been playing good ball after bad five game losing streak which makes the L10 data little murky. The lost to the Kings, Lakers, Clippers, Rockets, and Kings again before beating the Lakers, then going 2-1 on a three game roadie against Atlanta, Brooklyn, and Dallas finishing up the week with a second victory over the Hawks. They are beating the teams they should soundly and losing to some of the league’s best teams and the Kings. I think we have a chance to buy low here. The host Orlando Tuesday and then visit Portland and Utah to finish a short week. I’m going to be looking to bet the Grizzlies in all three games, especially if both Jackson Jr. &amp; Clarke return.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Toronto Raptors</strong></span>

The Raptors have overachieved all season in my opinion and I think things are starting to cool off just a little bit. They’re still winning games, but the margins are shrinking and a loss at home to Charlotte is embarrassing. Some injuries are starting to creep in again and Lowry looks like he’s feeling the 36 minutes a night for 51 games. Toronto is 5-4 in their last nine games after winning almost 75% of their games to start the year. Now could be the time to start fading the Raptors, but they have a bizarre schedule this week. They visit Utah Monday night and then don’t play until Saturday when they host the Pistons. I’m betting on the Jazz Monday night. This is the last game of a five game road trip for Toronto and a back to back so the Jazz have a big rest advantage. Lay the points with Utah Monday. As for Saturday, maybe a Pistons first half bet? I’ve covered the tanking Pistons, but maybe the Raptors are rusty off the long break after a long road trip. Tanking teams tend to play well to start and fade in the second half so look at the first quarter or first half and avoid betting Detroit full game.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></span>

My numbers are down on the Celtics, but this is a perfect example of needing to put context around what data is telling you. Their numbers are down and they lost four of their last fives games, but are we sure the Celtics are actually any worse? Looking at their four losses I’m actually not too concerned going forward. They lost overtime games against Houston &amp; Brooklyn and very close games to Utah &amp; OKC. They shot 40% from the field and 31% from 3 in those games despite shooting 46% and 34% respectively for the entire season. I think this stretch was more regression to the mean after an 11-2 run than an indication to be concerned going forward. They visit Indiana then it’s onto Milwaukee where they may miss Giannis with the week ending against Washington &amp; Chicago. I’m not going to be afraid to bet Boston early in the week and selling points at the week’s end could be a great idea.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>San Antonio Spurs</strong></span>

Did you notice earlier how I missed them when talking about the race for the final playoff spot in the West? I did it twice. They’re five games out now behind three other teams after a 4-10 run. Demar DeRozan is back and that is not a good thing. The Spurs’ net rating improves 3.9 points with Demar off the court. The offense steps back 3.5 points, but defense gets a whopping 7.4 points without him. His younger replacements are much better suited to defend in today’s NBA. If DeRozan continues to get minutes we should look to fade San Antonio. They host Dallas, Denver, and Minnesota this week. I’m ready to bet on Dallas, Denver, and maybe even Minnesota this week. Ok, probably not Minnesota, but we’ll see.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Denver Nuggets</strong></span>

This team is perplexing. At certain points Jokic looks like an MVP candidate and they beat the Bucks in Milwaukee by a dozen. Then, just last Tuesday, they lost by 16 to Golden State at home. It really fries my noodle and the numbers lead me to believe they are more mediocre than they are good. They have a stroke of luck on Monday as they host the Bucks sans Giannis, but then they head on the road where they’ve been downright awful this season. They visit Dallas, San Antonio, and the Lakers. I already mentioned the spot in San Antonio and despite what I just said, they should be able to take care of business. The other two games are great spots to bet against Denver. The game in Dallas is particularly enticing. The Mavericks should be focused on moving up in the seeds to avoid a Los Angeles team and ready to avenge a loss to Denver in Dallas earlier this season. Look to fade the Nuggets against good teams until further notice.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tanking Update</strong></span>

Fade the Pistons. I’ve covered this enough the past few weeks. They stink and they’re only incentivized to stink even worse.

Golden State with Curry is going to be funky. They lost, but were competitive when he played against Toronto and actually beat the 76ers without him. They have the worst record in the league by a few games, so they could win a game or two for the season ticket holders if they want. Be careful here.

San Antonio, Portland, Sacramento, and New Orleans are all competing for the playoffs so there is no tank in sight.

That leaves us Phoenix, Minnesota, Washington, Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Cleveland, and Atlanta. All of these teams for various reasons, good, bad, or otherwise, continue to compete every night. I would actively be trying to lose games if I were these teams. Giving it your best is always admirable, but pride is often foolish. It’s time to extend injury recovery times, test out young players &amp; free agents to see what you’ve got, and maybe do your best to use all your timeouts before the end of the game. I can’t condone blindly fading these teams yet.

Thanks for reading! You can reach me on Twitter <a href="https://www.twitter.com_noops"><strong>@_Noops</strong></a> with any thoughts or questions. Feel free to let me know what I could be doing better or what else you might be interested to know. Have a great week and good luck!

NBA Power Rankings for the Week of March 9-15, 2020

College Football

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential

Texas Longhorns vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

Buffalo Bulls vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction Bahamas Bowl

Louisville Cardinals vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction Kinder's Texas Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction ReliaQuest Bowl

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Pick & Prediction Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Missouri Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction TransPerfect Music City Bowl

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

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<p>The Jets and Hurricanes are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes will host the game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Arena at 12:30 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Hurricanes picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Jets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p><p>Through 58 games, the Jets hold a record of 37-16-5, putting them in 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 7-3, and they have won four straight games when favored. On the road this season, the Jets have gone 16-9-3.</p>

<p>Overall, Winnipeg has been favored in 40 of their 58 games and has a record of 30-7-3 in those games. As the underdog, the Jets have gone 7-9-2 this season. Over their last five games, Winnipeg has gone 4-1, and they have won two of their last three games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Jets have gone 13-15 against the puck line. Overall, they have a puck line record of 30-28. In their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone just 3-7 against the puck line.</p>

<p>So far, the Jets have 25 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. In their last three road games, Winnipeg has gone 0-3 against the puck line and 1-4 in their last five.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Winnipeg is 5.4. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6. The Jets come in with an over/under record of 20-31-7.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Winnipeg has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Jets are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 20th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. This season, the Jets have a 16-9 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 20-7 record.</p><p>Winnipeg's leading goal scorer is Kyle Connor. So far this season, he has 24 goals, placing him 34th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Connor has 17 assists this season.</p><p>The Hurricanes defense is currently 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.3 shots per game against Carolina. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 6th with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Carolina, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 43 games in this season. His current record is 28-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.953%.</p><h3>Do the Hurricanes Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Hurricanes have gone 19-7-4, and overall, they are 36-18-6, which has them in 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division. In the Eastern Conference, Carolina is 4th, and they have gone 22-10 against conference opponents. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.</p>

<p>So far this season, Carolina has been favored in 53 of their 60 games, and they have gone 33-14-6 in those games. Over their last five games, the Hurricanes have gone 3-2, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games. With 78 points, Carolina is 2nd in the Metropolitan Division.</p></p><p>Carolina comes into the game with a puck line record of 24-36 on the year and 22 wins by multiple goals. So far this year, the Hurricanes have an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game.</p>

<p>When playing at home, the team's puck line record is 12-18, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games at home. In their last ten games as the favorite, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 4-6.</p> <p>This season, Carolina's games are averaging 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Hurricanes currently have an over/under record of 25-34-1.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Winnipeg has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Hurricanes are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 11th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 4th in the league. This season, the Hurricanes have a 24-15 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 11-1 record.</p><p>Carolina will be looking for a good game from Sebastian Aho who leads the team in scoring with 23 goals, ranking 38th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Aho has 39 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Hurricanes head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.3 shots per game against Carolina. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov gets the start and has made 29 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-10, and his save percentage is 0.673%.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24