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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Connecticut is favored by -9.5 in this Big East conference matchup the against Butler. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Huskies?</h3><p>Connecticut improved to 9-3 on the season with a 94-89 win over Xavier on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -13.5, the Huskies didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 183, well over the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UConn trailed 30-29 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 48. Their offensive surge was key to the win, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Connecticut put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24 from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, connecting on 20 of 21 attempts for a 95.2% shooting percentage.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three. Tarris Reed Jr. added 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Dante Maddox Jr. also contributed 22 points, hitting 5-of-9 from three-point range. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Connecticut's defense struggled, giving up 89 points on 47% shooting. They allowed 25 two-pointers on 45 attempts, a 55% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 24 threes, shooting 33%. Connecticut also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 20 free throws, a 95% rate.</p><h3>Can Butler Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler fell to 7-5 on the season after an 80-70 loss to Marquette on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were +14 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Butler led 35-32 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game went over the O/U line of 148.5, finishing at 150.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts and 40.9% from beyond the arc, while knocking down 86.7% of their free throws.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 7 attempts. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort also grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and finishing with 15 points and 9 boards.</p><p>Despite Butler's defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 42% shooting, they did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 6 made threes on 30 attempts (20%).</p> <p>Butler sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws (83%). The Bulldogs also gave up 20 offensive rebounds in this one.</p>

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<p>Brandon Williamson gets the start for the Reds (61-57, 32-26 away) against Mitch Keller and the Pirates (52-64, 28-31 home). Today will be game two of their series, with the Reds leading 1-0. Check out who I like to see who comes out on top in today's Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates matchup.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds +130</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, August 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI REDS:</h3><ul><li>The Reds will be taking on a Pirates club that is just 2-3 over their last five games.</li><li>Over their last five games as the favorite, the Pirates are just 1-4 (straight-up).</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .226 against Brandon Williamson in his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>With an overall record of 61-57, the Reds are 3rd in the NL Central. When playing at home, they are 29-31 and 32-26. So far, Cincinnati has a record of 29-29 against below .500 teams and have played in 36 series, going 17-15-4.</p><p><p>The Reds will look to Brandon Williamson to take the mound, as he currently holds a 4-2 record. Through 15 appearances, Williamson has an ERA of 4.54 and a K/9 rate of 7.65. His FIP stands at 5.00 and his OBP is .302.</p></p><p>The Cincinnati Reds earned a victory in Brandon Williamson's most recent start, defeating the Miami Marlins 5-2. The right-hander pitched 6 2/3 innings, surrendering three hits and one earned run while improving his record to W-L.</p><p>Offensively, Cincinnati is ranked 7th in the league with an average of 4.9 runs per game. When looking over their last five matchups, the Reds averaged 4.6 runs per contest, which is 7th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Cincinnati is 13th in all of baseball, with a total of 138 home runs.</p><p>The Reds will be without Jonathan India for today's game, as he is out with an injury. This season, the third baseman has been batting .251 and slugging .409.</p><h3>WILL THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Heading into this divisional matchup vs. the Reds, the Pirates have an overall record of 52-64. This mark includes going 13-18 against divisional foes. Currently, they are 4th in the NL Central. Pittsburgh's overall series record sits at 11-20-5.</p><p><p>Today, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller will attempt to limit the long ball as he has allowed a home-run in five consecutive outings. His overall record stands at 9-8 with an ERA of 4.38. In addition, Keller has tallied 154 strikeouts and boasts a K/9 rate of 9.65. He has also issued an average of 2.69 walks per nine innings pitched.</p></p><p>Mitch Keller's latest start against the Braves saw him surrender three runs and nine hits in five innings pitched, as the Pirates ultimately fell 8-6.</p><p>Having gone deep 14 times in their last ten games, the Pirates are 7th in that span. At 4.2 runs per game, Pittsburgh is 24th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .236 while hitting a total of 115 home runs (19th).</p><p>Jack Suwinski is the Pirates' home-run king in 2023, having belted 21 long balls and driving in 53 runs. His slugging percentage stands at a robust .459 for the season.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 8/13/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Sun Devils and Minutemen are set to face off at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The Minutemen will host the game at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Arizona State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sun Devils Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona State dropped to 8-2 on the season following an 83-66 road loss to Florida on Saturday. The Sun Devils, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Arizona State trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 156-point over/under line.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.1% from the field and 28% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They managed only 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, while hitting 13 of 19 free throws (68.4%).</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the Sun Devils with 25 points, hitting 5 of 13 threes, while Adam Miller added 18 points, shooting 60% from beyond the arc. Alijah Martin contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 6 threes.</p><p>Arizona State struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 22 of 37 two-point attempts, a 59% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense conceded 10 threes on 30 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they hit 9 free throws.</p><h3>Will Massachusetts Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Massachusetts improved to 4-7 on the season with a 77-72 win over Northeastern on Wednesday, December 18th. Playing at home, the Minutemen were -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p> <p>UMass led 35-30 at halftime and both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Massachusetts put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46%. They hit 6 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 61.3% of their free throws, going 19 for 31 from the line.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Rashad King added 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 16.7% from deep. LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each contributed 18 points, with Pratt adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Even with Massachusetts giving up 72 points, their defense held the opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (20/45). From beyond the arc, the Minutemen limited the damage, allowing just 6 threes on 18 attempts for 33% shooting.</p> <p>Massachusetts sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 61%. The Minutemen also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cowboys and Runnin' Rebels face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Runnin' Rebels are hosting the game at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have UNLV as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146 points.</p><h3>WYOMING COWBOYS VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have UNLV winning straight-up, we like Wyoming at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Wyoming enters this game with a 12-9 overall record and a 4-3 mark in Mountain West play. On the road, the Cowboys are just 2-7 this season, and they come in with an average scoring margin of -12.2 points per game.</p>

<p>As an underdog this season, Wyoming has gone 6-8, and they have been the underdog in 14 of their 21 games. In their last game, the Cowboys defeated Air Force by a score of 83-72.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Wyoming has an ATS record of 7-7, and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 games as the underdog. On the road, the Cowboys have an ATS mark of 3-6 this year, and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146 is in line with the average over/under line in Wyoming's games this season (145.4). So far, their over/under record is 10-8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Wyoming's offense scored 83 points against Air Force. Their field goal percentage for the game was 56%, and they went 15/18 from the free-throw line. Sam Griffin is leading the team in scoring at 18.1 points per contest. Akuel Kot has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.4 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Wyoming defense is giving up an average of 74.8 points per contest. Wyoming's three-point defense is currently 145th in the country at 7.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.2% of their shots vs. Wyoming.</p><h3>Will the Runnin' Rebels Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UNLV comes into this game with a two-game winning streak and an 11-9 overall record. They have gone 4-4 in Mountain West play compared to 7-5 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home, the Runnin' Rebels have gone 6-6 this season, including a 3-2 mark on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, they have a record of 6-4.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UNLV has gone 5-4 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Runnin' Rebels have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in UNLV games sits at 11-6. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 145.8 points, and today's line of 146 is very close to their average OU line of 143.2. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 145 points.</p><p>The UNLV offense is coming off a game where they scored 78 points against Fresno State. They posted a field goal percentage of 45% and connected on 6 threes. Kalib Boone is leading the team in scoring at 12.9 points per contest. Luis Rodriguez has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.1 going into the game.</p><p>On defense, UNLV is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 70.8 points per game. Against Fresno State in their most recent game, the UNLV defense gave up a total of 69 points while allowing Fresno State to hit 45% of their shots.</p>

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