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<p>Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Capitals face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. In this division matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Capitals. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, May 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Capitals.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+106)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Carolina?</h3><p>With a 4-2 road win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 47-30-5 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up at 2-2 early in the second period and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the Hurricanes with two goals on three shots in their 4-2 win over the Capitals. Martin Necas, who now has 12 assists on the season, added another goal, his sixth of the year. Andrei Svechnikov also found the net, scoring his sixth goal on an empty net with just nine seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but went scoreless on the power play. They had 14 giveaways and scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal in the third.</p><p>Despite giving up two late goals in the first period, the Hurricanes' defense locked in, not allowing another goal in the 2nd or 3rd periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Will Washington Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Following a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 51-22-9. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing the Hurricanes to score four unanswered goals after the Capitals took a 2-0 lead in the first period.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit exactly that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of their goals came in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with four straight, including an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring for the Capitals with his 7th goal of the season, finding the net on a power play. Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal of the year, as Washington scored twice in the first period.</p> <p>The Capitals took 21 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 offensive giveaways and picked up 3 assists, with Nic Dowd earning his 2nd assist of the season, while Dylan Strome notched his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals allowed the Hurricanes to score the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, and after taking a 2-1 lead, they gave up three more goals—two in the second period and an empty-netter at 19:51 in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense recorded only 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

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<p>It's a NL West matchup tonight at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, as the Giants take on the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are the favorite in this one, with a money line of -220. The Giants are the underdog, with a money line of +181.</p>

<p>Keaton Winn will be on the mound for the Giants, while James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers. The over/under for this game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over slightly favored at -111.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline +181</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Monday, April 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is coming off a 13-4 loss to the Padres, where they were +133 underdogs. The Giants were down 5-0 after the first inning and 9-0 after three. Thairo Estrada hit a home run, and LaMonte Wade Jr. and Patrick Bailey each had two hits.</p>

<p>Daulton Jefferies got the start and went two innings, giving up five earned runs. He gave up nine hits and two home runs. The Giants' bullpen gave up just three earned runs in seven innings of work.</p><p>Getting the start for the Giants today is Keaton Winn, who is coming off a season in which he made five starts and nine appearances. For the year, Winn went 1-3 with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.04. He allowed a total of six home runs and finished the season with two quality starts. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the year was 4.4, and he averaged 7.44 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Our player projections have Wilmer Flores as the Giants' top offensive performer in today's game. He is not only projected to have the 2nd most hits on the team, but his total is 15th best in the league today. Flores is also our favorite to hit a home run for the Giants, with his odds coming in at 6th best in the league. Jorge Soler is 3rd on the team in terms of total hits, and his home run projection is 10th overall in today's games.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Dodgers were able to hold off the Cardinals in a 5-4 win. Los Angeles was the favorite in the game, and they got off to a slow start, with the game tied at 2-2 heading into the 6th inning. The Dodgers scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th, which ended up being the difference.</p>

<p>Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy each had two hits and a home run for the Dodgers. Nabil Crismatt got the win, and Daniel Hudson picked up the save. Steven Matz got the start for the Cardinals, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs.</p><p>James Paxton is coming off a season in which he made 19 starts and went 7-5. His ERA for the season was 4.50, and he finished the year with a WHIP of 1.31. Opponents hit .247 off Paxton, and his FIP for the season was 4.68. Paxton finished the year with eight quality starts and allowed a total of 18 home runs. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 3.1.</p><p>When looking at the Dodgers' player projections for today, Shohei Ohtani has the highest home run projection on the team and is 8th in the league. His total hits projection is 2nd on the team. Max Muncy has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and 15th in the league. Freddie Freeman has the highest total hits projection on the team, but his odds to hit a home run are 4th on the team and 17th in the league.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/24

<p>The Miami Marlins face off against the Colorado Rockies in the middle clash of a three-game series at Coors Field in Denver, so here’s the best Marlins vs. Rockies betting, as we’re taking a closer look at this National League showdown set for Saturday, August 7, 2021, with the first pitch at 8:10 PM ET.</p>



<p>The Rockies have lost a three-game set in Miami earlier in the season, 2-1. They are 10-8 in the last 18 encounters with the Marlins, and the Rockies sit at -139 odds to win Saturday’s game. The Marlins are +129 road underdogs, while the totals are set at 10.5 runs on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>Miami sits bottom of the NL East</strong></h2>



<p>Excluding their opening game at Coors Field on Friday night, the Miami Marlins have dropped 12 of their last 20 games overall. At least, the Marlins have just defeated the New York Mets in a four-game series in Miami, 3-1, but they are still the worst team in the NL East, trailing a couple of games behind the fourth-placed Washington Nationals.</p>



<p>The Marlins are nine and a half games behind the Mets, who lead the way in their division. Miami has recorded the fourth-worst OPS in the majors since the All-Star break (.683), and the Marlins are averaging only 3.92 runs per game this season (27<sup>th</sup> in the MLB).</p>



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<p>Miami sports a decent 3.81 ERA in the second half of the season. Jesus Luzardo will get his second start for the Marlins since joining the team in July, and the talented 23-year-old southpaw is 3-4 with a disappointing 6.70 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in seven starts and seven relief appearances this season.</p>



<p>Luzardo met the Mets last Monday and earned a win on his Marlins debut. He fanned five across five innings of work while surrendering three earned runs on four hits and three free passes.</p>



<h2><strong>Colorado has done a solid job at home</strong></h2>



<p>The Colorado Rockies have won four of their last six games at home and will look to stay on the winning path when they welcome the Marlins. The Rockies’ season is already ruined, as they trail 13.5 games behind the Padres, who hold the bottom wild card in the National League, but Colorado hopes to get closer to a .500 record.</p>



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<p>The Rockies have registered the fifth-highest ERA in baseball in the second half of the season (5.18), as pitching remains their biggest issue. On the other side of the ball, Colorado has scored 90 runs over its last 18 games overall while posting the seventh-best OPS in the majors (.775).</p>



<p>Austin Gomber will toe the rubber Saturday, and the 27-year-old lefty is 8-6 with a 4.04 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 18 starts this term. One of those eight wins came against the Marlins in June, as Gomber tossed five frames of a one-run ball while striking out five. In his last three starts, Gomber has two wins and a loss, allowing nine earned runs on 12 hits and five walks through 13 innings of work.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Miami:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-6 in the last nine games on the road</li><li>2-6 in the last eight games at Coors Field</li></ul>



<p><strong>Colorado:</strong></p>



<ul><li>21-9 in the last 30 games at home</li><li>5-2 in Austin Gomber’s last seven starts</li></ul>



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<p>Austin Gomber struggled mightily in his previous start, allowing four earned runs in the opening inning of an 8-1 defeat at the San Diego Padres this past Sunday. He didn’t return to the mound in the second, and I’m expecting a bounce-back performance in this one against the Marlins’ toothless offense.</p>



<p>Miami is slashing only .227/.293/.361 against the southpaws. On the other side, the Rockies’ offense has improved as of late. Colorado is slashing .263/.330/.437 against the lefties, so I’m backing the hosts to win this game. The Rockies bullpen is a big problem, but their offense should hit well against Jesus Luzardo, who’s having an awful season.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Colorado Rockies at -139</strong></p>



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<p>While the Rockies bullpen is among the worst in the majors all season long, the Marlins ‘pen is one of the best, boasting the fourth-lowest ERA (3.40). However, Marlins Park is the complete opposite of Coors Field, and playing at one of the most pitcher-friendly ballparks certainly helps Miami.</p>



<p>The current Rockies are 8-for-15 with a 1.556 OPS against Jesus Luzardo, and the hosts could easily score a bunch of runs early, considering their current form. Also, their bullpen will have a difficult job even against one of the worst offensive teams in the MLB.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 10.5 runs at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Miami Marlins vs. Colorado Rockies Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/7/21

<p>Planning on watching today's Blues and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Capitals will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>The Capitals should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can St. Louis Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>St. Louis moved above .500 with a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Blues covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit exactly that number.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four straight goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>St. Louis' offense was held scoreless in the first period before Colton Parayko netted his second goal of the season, followed by his third later in the second period. Jordan Kyrou added his third goal of the year, while Pavel Buchnevich scored his fourth on an empty net with 39 seconds left to seal the 4-2 victory.</p> <p>The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Ryan Suter picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. Parayko also added his fifth assist on Buchnevich's empty-netter.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues will look to build on their previous game, where they gave up just two goals to Toronto. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues' defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Capitals Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Washington fell to 38-12-8 after a 4-2 road loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0, the Capitals scored twice in the first period to take the lead, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals. Alex Ovechkin and Brandon Duhaime each scored for Washington.</p><p>Washington's offense took 21 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Washington's goals came in the first period, with Ovechkin scoring at 19:16 and Duhaime following at 19:49. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to rebound after giving up three unanswered goals in their previous game against Carolina. They took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission but allowed two goals in the second period and another late in the third. The defense also gave up the first goal of the game, 5:59 into the first period. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, while the defense registered 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/25

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Well, it isn’t the return of the PGA Tour by any means, but we’ve got some live golf action to wager on during the TaylorMade Driving Relief skins match on Sunday May 17. The team of Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson is a -195 favorite over the team of Matthew Wolff and Rickie Fowler at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/betdsi"><strong>DSI Sportsbook</strong></a>.

The skins game format is quite a bit different than traditional stroke play and it is extremely important to understand the difference before you go placing your bets. The grand prize here is $3 million that will go to the charity of the winning team. Rory and DJ are playing for the American Nurses Foundation and Wolff and Fowler are playing for the CDC Foundation.

The two teams start with $500,000. Holes 1-6 are worth $50,000 each. Holes 7-16 are worth $100,000 each. The 17th hole is worth $200,000 and the 18th hole is worth $500,000. It is entirely possible that the winners of the 17th and 18th holes swing the entire match, so this could be a real sweat all the way until the end.

Additional skins money is available for birdies, eagles, holes-in-one, or double eagles. Birdies are worth $25,000, eagles are worth $50,000, and holes-in-one and double eagles are worth $150,000.

The players will not have caddies and the cups could be filled with pool noodles that prevent the ball from having to be dug out and also keep the players from having to touch the flag stick. Current rules in Palm Beach County, Florida state that golfers cannot arrive more than 20 minutes prior to the start of the round, so this thing could go off the rails in a hurry. The players won’t have a bunch of time to hit balls on the range or anything. I’m sure that they’ve been practicing, but this is going to be extremely unique and challenging in a lot of ways.

On the plus side, all four guys have places of residence in Jupiter, Florida, so they should know the course in question very well. Seminole Golf Club is not a familiar course to most fans, but this is believed to be a top-15 course in America. The Donald Ross design features a lot of wind, with shots into the wind, with the wind, with crosswinds, and with stiff ocean breezes. The course is also littered with bunkers and water hazards.

Each player is going to play his own ball and the lowest score among the team members wins the skin.

One wrinkle about Seminole Golf Club is that par 5s for the members are going to play like long-ish par 4s for the professionals. We could see some really low numbers on some of these holes. This course plays as a par 72 at 6,836 yards from the tips for members. It would be more like a par 70 or even a par 69 for the PGA Tour pros.

It looks like the players will luck out in that the wind is expected to calm down on the Atlantic Coast of Florida and the skies are supposed to be clear. Rain on Thursday into Friday will soften up the greens a little bit before they firm up in the Saturday sun.

The worse the weather, the better the chances would have been for Fowler and Wolff. Fowler has a well-rounded game and is the best active player not to win a major. Wolff is a 21-year-old kid who won the 3M Open last year along with a NCAA National Championship, becoming just the third player in golf history to win a Natty and a PGA event in the same year.

The problem for Wolff here is that he is a monster off the tee, but rates average or below on approach, around the green, and in putting. Fowler is going to have to shoulder a lot of the load with the irons and wedges.

We know what Rory and DJ are capable of. They can both hit it a country mile off of the tee. DJ’s ball flight may be hard to contain on some of these holes if the wind picks up, but timid conditions are going to really improve his chances of hitting fairways and greens. Rory was arguably the hottest player on the planet before COVID-19 shut everything down. I’m not sure how much that matters now, but we know he’s a world-class talent that can play well anywhere. His dad is a member at Seminole Golf Club, so he’s probably seen his fair share of this course with his old man.

Ultimately, with the weather conditions looking tamer than they did with the long-range forecast, this is Rory and DJ’s event to lose. The -195 is the pick here, but I prefer to attack this event with the props instead.

While you can bet the odds to win the match at DSI Sportsbook, other betting hubs have additional prop bets available for the event. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> is one of them, offering some different specials.

<strong><u>Who will win the longest drive on Hole #14?</u></strong>

Rory +125

DJ +200

Wolff +400

Rickie +750

Unlike a lot of longest drive competitions, the shot does not have to land in the fairway to be the winning distance. Rory heads into this event ranked second on the PGA Tour in average driving distance. Wolff is 21st. DJ is T28th. Rickie is T150th.

There could be some strategy in play here. Do you go for the big bomb or do you play it a little safer in hopes of winning $100,000 for the hole. Wolff should have the chance to haul off and hit one as far as he can because Rickie can dump something safely in the fairway and attempt to put together a good shot at eagle. Wolff may have the risk-reward option, depending on how his partner is playing.

Also, if the match is playing out as expected, Rory and DJ may be looking to protect a lead as opposed to hitting a big bopper as far as possible.

Strategically, Wolff at +400 may be worth a try.

The odds are the same for Hole #2, but that handicap is a lot different. I think Rory wins that one at +125.

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<strong><u>Will any player register an Eagle or better?</u></strong>

Yes -250

No +170

The yes is a good bet here at -250. You’ve essentially got 72 holes for this to come through, since all four players will be playing their balls over the 18 holes of the event. Given that this course comes in well under 7,000 yards from the tips, somebody is going to get an eagle here. A -250 price implies a 71.43% chance somebody gets eagle or better. I don’t want to ever call something free money, but this sure seems like it. I know these guys are a little rusty, but I cannot see how nobody gets an eagle. These par 5s are easily reachable in two shots and somebody might drive a green on a par 4 if they are downwind.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Coyotes and Flames. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Flames are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Coyotes in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>ARIZONA COYOTES VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 8:00 ET on Sunday, April 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Flames will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>The Flames should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Arizona Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>With just two games remaining in the season, the Coyotes sit in 13th place in the Western Conference, seven games out of a playoff spot. On the year, Arizona has gone 35-40-5, including a record of 20-28 against Western Conference opponents and 9-17 against Central Division foes. On the road, the Coyotes have gone 14-21-5 and enter tonight's game on a two-game winning streak.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Arizona has gone 6-4 and has won four of their last five games overall. As the underdog this season, the Coyotes have gone 22-36-4, including a two-game winning streak in that role.</p></p><p>On the year, Arizona has gone 41-39 against the puck line and 34-28 as the underdog. So far, they have 21 wins by multiple goals and 14 losses by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 7-3 vs. the puck line and 6-4 in their last ten road games. Overall, Arizona's average scoring differential is -.2 goals per game.</p> <p>For the season, Arizona's games have finished with an average of 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Coyotes have an over/under record of 43-33-4.</p><p>In their last three road games, Arizona has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Coyotes have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 28th in the league. The Arizona offense is ranked 17th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 18th in the NHL.</p><p>Arizona's leading goal scorer is Clayton Keller. So far this season, he has 33 goals, placing him 29th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Keller has 40 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames are currently 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 27th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Connor Ingram comes into the game having made 46 starts this season. So far, his record is 22-20 and he has a save percentage of 0.868%.</p><h3>Can the Flames Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Flames have gone 19-19-1 and have dropped two straight games. Against the Western Conference, Calgary has gone 22-25, and in the Pacific Division, they have gone 12-12. Overall, the Flames have gone 36-38-5, and they are in 12th place in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Calgary has gone 17-16-2 this season, and they have won two straight games when favored. Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone just 3-7, and they are 2-3 in their last five games. In their last three games, Calgary has gone 2-1.</p></p><p>Calgary comes into the game with a puck line record of 36-43 and has gone 2-8 against the puck line in their last ten games. Overall, the Flames have gone 24-30 against the puck line in games decided by more than one goal.</p>

<p>So far this season, Calgary has been favored in 35 games and has gone 10-25 against the puck line in those games. The Flames have gone 17-22 against the puck line at home, where their average scoring margin is -0.3 goals per game.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Calgary is 6.4. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Flames come in with an over/under record of 45-32-2.</p><p>In their last three road games, Arizona has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. The Flames went 20-20 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 15-18.</p><p>Calgary's leading scorer is Yegor Sharangovich. So far, he has 30 goals which is 41st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 28 assists so far.</p><p>The Flames defense is currently 23rd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Calgary. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 27th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 47 starts this season. His record at this point is 23-22, and his save percentage is 0.833%.</p>

Arizona Coyotes vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 4/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Predators and Wild face off at 3:30 ET on TNT. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Wild being favored by -1.5 at home against the Predators.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 3:30 ET on Sunday, March 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Predators winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+115)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Nashville Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p><p>Through 65 games this season, the Predators have a record of 37-25-3, which has them sitting in 4th place in the Central Division and 6th place in the Western Conference. When playing on the road, Nashville has gone 19-10-2, and they have won each of their last six road games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Predators have gone 19-16-2 this season, including a two-game winning streak when not favored. Over their last 10 games, Nashville has gone 9-1, and they have won each of their last two games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Predators have gone 36-29 against the puck line, including a mark of 24-13 as the underdog. So far, they have 22 wins by multiple goals and 15 by just one goal. In their last ten games, Nashville has gone 8-2 against the puck line.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Predators have gone 19-12 against the puck line on the road. Their average scoring margin this year sits at +.2 goals per game, and they are 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten road games.</p> <p>The average goal total for Nashville's games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Predators come in with an over/under record of 28-31-6.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Nashville has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>The Predators come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 12th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 11th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Predators offense is 13th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 13th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Nashville's offense is Filip Forsberg. Coming into the game he has 33 goals, ranking 12th in the NHL. Forsberg also comes into the game with 34 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Wild head into the game ranked 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.1 shots per game against Minnesota. So far, they are 22nd in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 51 games this season. His current record stands at 27-21, and his save percentage is 0.981%.</p><h3>Can the Wild Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Wild have gone 15-12-4, and they have been favored in 28 of their 64 games. In the Central Division, Minnesota is in sixth place with a record of 6-12 and 67 points. Over their last ten games, the Wild have gone 5-5 and are coming off of a two-game winning streak as the favorite.</p>

<p>So far this season, Minnesota has gone 30-28-7 overall and 16-17 against Western Conference opponents. In the conference standings, the Wild are in 12th place. Against the Predators, Minnesota has lost three straight games as the underdog.</p></p><p>Minnesota has gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten games and 2-1 in their last three home games. So far this season, the Wild have an average scoring margin of -.2 goals per game, and they have been the underdog in 36 of their 66 games.</p>

<p>Overall, Minnesota has gone 34-30 vs. the puck line, including a mark of 15-16 at home. The Wild have 20 wins by multiple goals and have gone 11-17 vs. the puck line as the favorite.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Minnesota is 6.4. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Wild come in with an over/under record of 31-29-4.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Wild come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 20th position in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Wild offense is 11th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 30th in the NHL.</p><p>Minnesota's leading goal scorer is Kirill Kaprizov. So far this season, he has 30 goals, placing him 20th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 38 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild are currently 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.1 shots per game against Minnesota. They also are 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Filip Gustavsson comes into the game having made 37 starts this season. So far, his record is 17-15 and he has a save percentage of 0.81%.</p>

Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 3/10/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Kings and Canadiens game? Catch the action at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, as the Canadiens hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on BSW. The Kings come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+179)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Los Angeles Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Kings will look to remain undefeated on the road at 10-0-0. Overall, they are 15-4-3 this season which includes a home record of 5-4-3. Their current record places them 2nd in the Western Pacific division and 3rd in the Western conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Los Angeles posted a 14-8 record. On the road they are 8-2 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 6-6. For the season, Los Angeles' games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Kings have an over/under record of 10-12-0.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 4 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 20th in the league. Looking at how the Kings' offense is performing during power plays, they are 22nd in power play goals and 8th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Los Angeles' leading scorer is Trevor Moore. So far, he has 12 goals which is 25th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.</p><p>The Canadiens' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 28th in takeaways and an average of 5.1 takeaways per contest. They hold 4th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.3 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot comes into the game having made 15 starts this season. So far, his record is 11-4 and he has a save percentage of 93%.</p><h3>No Pressure for Montreal as Home Dogs</h3><p>This season, the Canadiens currently hold an overall record of 11-11-3. When playing on the road, Montreal has a 5-4-2 record, while they are 6-7-1 at home. They are currently positioned 6th in the Eastern Atlantic division and 13th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Montreal heads in with a 14-11 record. On the road, their mark is 7-4 and their overall home performance is 7-7 vs. the puck line. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Montreal is 6.4. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.4. The Canadiens come in with an over/under record of 12-12-1.</p><p>Although Montreal has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Canadiens are averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 25th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. This season, the Canadiens have a 2-1 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 9-10 record.</p><p>Montreal will be looking for a good game from Sean Monahan who leads the team in scoring with 8 goals, ranking 67th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Monahan has 7 assists this season.</p><p>The Canadiens' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 28th in takeaways and an average of 5.1 takeaways per contest. They hold 4th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.3 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Sam Montembeault comes into the game having made 10 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-3 and he has a save percentage of 91.3%.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/23

There’s talk just about everywhere regarding Closing Line Value (CLV). Simply put, the closing line is the spread at the time off, or kick off. For professional bettors it’s often times THE most important thing and for casual bettors it should be.

The easiest example to give is using a money line. For example, let’s say your typical bet on a given game is $100. If you were to bet on Baylor at -130 and the line CLOSED at -135 that’s a mere .05.

If you were to bet on Baylor at +135 (no that that will happen soon) and Baylor closed +130 you once again gain a nickel. Of course that doesn’t sound like a lot, but if you calculate that edge you’re either making or saving an extra bucks every time you hit “enter.” Take it one step further and betting just one game per day (who does that?) and you’re ahead either way by $150.

That’s the easy part. Actually beating the closing line takes skill, patience, and working hard in advance.For instance, you can’t come home from your day job and expect to get the best of it. Countless sharp bettors and syndicates have at least a 24 hour head start.You must know the game(s) you like and you also must be able to predict what the line will do. I completely understand that the time needed to do that just isn’t there for many people.

The tout industry, or which I am one, has a shaky reputation and it’s been rightfully earned, be honest. However,there are plenty of good handicappers that don’t have day jobs and do the work thoroughly and well. Winning is hard, period, and remember at -110 the break even point is winning 52.4% of your wagers which sounds easy enough. And yet, a small percentage of people actually do that.

I’m not here to sell you plays.I’m here to educate and if I can save one person from making less mistakes than I did, that’s gratifying to me. The point is that you can keep your bankroll under two circumstances, assuming you’re paying for information. Surprisingly, the first one is NOT finding a winning handicapper. It’s starting with reasonable expectations, because everyone has both good and bad streaks. The SECOND one if finding a winning handicapper that also provides reasonable detail as why he bet a certain game, because of nothing else you will learn.

So, give thought to where you are and where you want to be. It’ll pay not only financial dividends but will also dramatically reduce some stress, which we all could use in this day and age,

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaguars versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center in Jackson, MS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144 points, and Jackson State is favored by -1 to win at home against Southern.</p><h3>SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS JACKSON STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jackson State Tigers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, February 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Jackson State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Southern Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>After a 78-54 win over Mississippi Valley State, Southern will look to win their third straight game as they come into this matchup with a 12-9 record. So far, they have gone 5-2 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play and 7-7 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Jaguars have struggled this year, going just 3-9, and they have lost two straight away from home. For the season, their average scoring margin on the road is -14.6 compared to +18.2 at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Southern has a 2-7 record vs. the spread and an overall ATS mark of 8-9. On the road, the Jaguars are just 3-9 vs. the spread this year and have gone 0-2 ATS in their last three road games. Their last 10 ATS mark as the underdog is 2-8.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144 is lower than the average over/under line in Southern's games this season (146.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points, which is lower than their season average of 145.6. So far this year, their over/under record is 7-10.</p><p>The Jaguars' offense wrapped up their last game with 78 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 74.9 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Tai'reon Joseph, who enters today's matchup with an average of 20.5, while Brandon Davis also carries a PPG average of 11.2 into the game.</p><p>The Jaguars' defense is presently ranked 158th nationally, allowing an average of 71.5 points per contest. So far, the Southern defense is giving up an average of 8.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.4 times per game (632nd).</p><h3>Will the Tigers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Despite their recent struggles, Jackson State has been much better at home this season, going 3-2 compared to 4-11 on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Tigers have gone 7-3. Today, they enter as one-point favorites, and they are 4-5 this season when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, Jackson State is 8-13 this season, and they have lost three straight games. Their record in Southwestern Athletic Conference games is 4-4 compared to 4-9 in non-conference matchups. In their most recent game, the Tigers fell to Grambling State by a score of 70-62.</p><p>Against the spread, Jackson State has a mark of 12-8 this season. At home, they are 3-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers are 5-5. In their last three home games, their ATS record is 1-2.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144 is lower than the average over/under line in Jackson State's games this season (146.5). So far, 15 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 144. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 153 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Jackson State offense concluded with only 62 points against Grambling State. Throughout the game, they made 7/29 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 35.4%. Ken Evans was the leading scorer for the Tigers, putting up 15 points. In addition, Chase Adams contributed 14 points.</p><p>Facing Southern, Jackson State aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.8 points allowed per game (285th). So far, the Jackson State defense is giving up an average of 9.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.3 times per game (676th).</p>

Southern Jaguars vs Jackson State Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/24

Two squads currently on losing skids, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings take the ice at the Staples Center. NBC Sports Network will broadcast this East-West matchup, and the action gets going at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 26.
<h2>Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings Odds</h2>
With a -170 moneyline, Pittsburgh enters the game as the substantial favorite. The line for Los Angeles now stands at +150 and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals. If bettors want to wager on the matchup's total, they'll be looking at odds of -105 money on the over and -115 for the under.

Pittsburgh is 37-24 straight up (SU) and has earned 6.9 units for moneyline bettors this season. 30 of its matches have gone under the total, while 29 have gone over and just two have pushed. The Pens are 15-14 SU on the road in 2019-20.

Pittsburgh has converted on 21.1 percent of its power play chances this season, a figure that's right around league average. Its penalty kill is ranked 10th overall, and the team's successfully killed off 81.8 percent of all penalties.

Pittsburgh, as a collective unit, has been penalized just 3.3 times per game overall during the 2019-20 season, and 4.2 per game over its last five on the road. The team has been forced to stave off opponent power plays just 7.9 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Sporting a .901 save percentage and 25.3 saves per game, Matt Murray (18-15-5) has been the best option in goal for Pittsburgh this season. If head coach Mike Sullivan chooses to rest him, however, the team could turn to Tristan Jarry (20-10-1 record, .927 save percentage, 2.23 goals against average).

The visiting Penguins have relied on Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust this season. Malkin has 62 points via 21 goals and 41 assists, and has recorded multiple points in 18 different games. Rust has 23 goals and 26 assists to his name, and has registered a point in 29 games.

Over on the other bench, Los Angeles is 22-41 straight up (SU) and has lost 11.9 units for moneyline bettors this year. 33 of its outings have gone under the total, while 25 have gone over and just five have pushed. This year, the team is 13-15 SU at home.

Los Angeles has converted on just 16.5 percent of its power play chances this year, a mark that's ranked 24th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 29th overall, and it's successfully killed off 75.7 percent of all opponent power plays.

Los Angeles players have been penalized only 3.1 times per game this season, and 4.0 per game over their last five home outings. The team has had to kill penalties just 6.8 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Jonathan Quick has stopped 26.1 shots per game as the primary selection in the crease for Los Angeles. Quick has 13 wins, 26 losses, and four overtime losses and has maintained a mediocre 2.96 goals against average and a poor .898 save percentage this season.

The home team will be led on offense by Anze Kopitar (18 goals, 38 assists).
<h3>Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Pick:</a> SU Winner – Kings, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes

Three of Pittsburgh's last five outings have gone over the total.

Pittsburgh's attempted 32.0 shots per contest overall this season (ranked 11th in the NHL), and 29.2 in its last five road outings.

Penalties and power plays could be extremely important tonight. The Penguins are 17-10 in games where they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 26-15 when they serve fewer than 10 penalty minutes, in total. The Kings are 8-16 when the team serves fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 16-33 in games where they're in the box for less than 10 minutes.

Pittsburgh is 3-0 in games decided by a shootout this season while Los Angeles is 0-3 in shootouts.

Los Angeles is ranked 31st this season with 5.1 takeaways per game. That figure's trended down lately, however, as the team has averaged 4.1 takeaways over its last 10 games and 4.0 takeaways over its last five.

Pittsburgh has averaged 3.3 goals per game overall this season, but is averaging 1.7 goals per contest over its three-game losing streak.

Pittsburgh is ranked 13th in the league with 7.6 takeaways per game. That figure has trended upward, as it's created 8.2 takeaways over its last 10 games and 10.2 takeaways over its last five.

Pittsburgh could have an advantage if it's a tight one late. The team's an impressive 16-8 in one-goal games, while Los Angeles is 11-15 in such games.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick 2/26/20