50* Powerhouse Play on Lightning +105

Two of the highest scoring teams in the NHL will be facing off this evening when the Lightning (12-8-2, 26 points) go into Washington D.C. to take on the Capitals (17-4-5, 39 points).

While Tampa Bay hasn’t been the same scoring force of last year, they’ve been picking up the pace lately. While winning three of their past four games, the Lightning have scored at least three goals a game. Tampa Bay has also scored five goals or more in two of their last three.

On average, the Lightning are scoring 3.73 goals per game (1st) while allowing 3.27 goals per game (22nd).

Led by the nine goals of Nikita Kucherov, the Lightning have six players with at least six goals scored on the season. Three Tampa Bay players have scored at least eight goals.

The Capitals are atop the Metropolitan by a five-point margin, but they’ve lost two of the last three and three of the last six. In two of their last three games, Washington has scored only one goal.

On average, the Capitals are scoring 3.54 goals per game (4th) while allowing 2.92 goals per game (tied for 11th).

While Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 16 goals, defenseman John Carlson leads the team with both 28 assists and 36 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on SIU-Edwardsville +12½ -110

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars (2-5) are looking for their second road win of the season. Today, they’ll be going up against the UC Riverside Highlanders (5-2).

Edwardsville has lost each of their past three games, but they recently fell to Northern Illinois by only four points. Because the Cougars are getting 12.5 points in today’s contest, it’s worth noting that Edwardsville has fallen by more than 13 points in just three of their seven games.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 60.6 points while allowing 71.4 points per game.

Mike Adewunmi leads this SIU Edwardsville team with 10.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. He’s also shooting 50% from three and 52.9% from the field. Three other Cougars are scoring at least nine points per game.

UC Riverside has won three straight, but previously lost a pair of games to Pacific and Sacramento State. The Highlanders have won by more than 13 points in just three of their seven games played.

On average, the Highlanders are scoring 63.4 points while allowing 52.7 points per game.

Callum McRae leads this UC Riverside squad with 13.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. However, no other Highlander is scoring double-digit points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Sabres +155

An Atlantic division matchup will feature the Maple Leafs (12-10-4, 28 points) and Sabres (11-10-4, 26 points) going head to head in Buffalo this afternoon.

Toronto has won three in a row after a run of six-straight losses. While the Maple Leafs have scored 14 total goals over that stretch of three wins, they allowed four goals or more in each of their six losses apart from a single game. Toronto last played Detroit in a 6-0 victory.

On average, the Maple Leafs are scoring 3.31 goals per game (11th) while allowing 3.19 goals per game (21st).

With 16 goals and 14 assists, center Auston Matthews leads the Maple Leafs with 30 points on the season. Goaltender Frederik Andersen is saving .919 percent of shots faced while allowing 2.54 goals per game.

The Sabres are coming off two-straight losses, but one of the defeats came in overtime against Calgary. Buffalo will be happy to be at home, where they’re 6-3-3 so far this year.

On average, the Sabres are scoring 2.80 goals per game (20th) while allowing 3.00 goals per game (tied for 16th).

Center Jack Eichel leads the Sabres in goals, with 14, in assists, with 17, and in points, with 31.

50* Powerhouse Play on Ducks -110

The Jets (15-9-1, 31 points) will be taking their impressive away record on the road as they get set to face off against the Ducks (11-11-4, 26 points) in Anaheim.

Winnipeg has won two in a row and five of their last six games. However, all but one of those wins came by a single goal. The Jets have allowed three goals or more in four of their last six games. In their most recent loss, Winnipeg allowed five goals in Dallas.

On average, the Jets are scoring 2.84 goals per game (19th) while allowing 2.92 goals per game (tied for 12th).

Defending has been the strength of this Winnipeg team, and Connor Hellebuyck has led the charge from between the pipes. With a save percentage of .930, Hellebuyck is allowing 2.34 goals per game.

The Ducks are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to Phoenix, but they won the previous matchup by a score of 3-0 against the Islanders. They’ll be back home at Anaheim for today’s game, where they’ve earned a record of 7-4-2.

On average, the Ducks are scoring 2.73 goals per game (tied for 23rd) while allowing 3.00 goals per game (tied for 16th).

Offensively, center Ryan Getzlaf is the main man for the Ducks. On the season, Getzlaf has nine goals, 11 assists, and 20 points, all of which lead the team.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Central Michigan -10 -110

With a win on the road against the Central Michigan Chippewas (7-4) on Friday, the Toledo Rockets (6-5) would stay above .500 for the season.

After earning wins over Eastern Michigan and Kent State, two-straight losses to Northern Illinois and Buffalo have put Toledo in danger of losing their winning record. Toledo has a vulnerable defense that’s allowed 31 points or more in each of their last five games.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 29 points per game on 450 yards of offense while allowing 31 points per game on 468 yards.

Toledo quarterback Eli Peters has only thrown for more than 194 yards in one of his last four games. Peters is also completing just 59% of his passes.

Central Michigan enters this contest as winners of five of their last six games. Only a loss to Buffalo has slowed down this Chippewas offense during that stretch. In each of their seven wins, Central Michigan has scored 38 points or more.

On average, the Chippewas are scoring 31 points per game on 444 yards of offense while allowing 29 points per game on 367 yards.

Central Michigan quarterback Quinten Dormady has thrown for at least 272 yards in each of his past four games. On the season, Dormady has completed 66.3% of his passes with 11 touchdowns and five picks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Davidson +4 -110

The Davidson Wildcats (2-3) enter tonight’s contest with the Marquette Golden Eagles (3-1) with an aim to get back to .500.

After starting the season with a pair of losses to Auburn and Charlotte, Davidson scored back-to-back victories over UNC Wilmington and Nevada. Both victories were by 20 points or more. Most recently, Davidson fell to Wake Forest in an 82-70 contest.

On average, the Wildcats are scoring 74.4 points while allowing 69.8 points per game.

In addition to 3.6 rebounds and assists per game, guard Kellan Grady leads the Wildcats with 16.8 points per game. Next on the team is Jon Axel Gudmundsson, who’s hitting 40.9% of his threes and scoring 13 points a contest.

Marquette has played three homes games this year, winning each one by at least four points. The Golden Eagles’ lone loss came on the road against Wisconsin. Most recently, Marquette defeated Robert Morris by a score of 66-62.

On average, the Golden Eagles are scoring 70 points while allowing 61.8 points per game.

Two players power the Marquette offense. While Markus Howard is hitting 46.4% of his three-point attempts on his way to 21.3 points per game, Koby McEwen is shooting 64.7% from three and averaging 15.8 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bills/Cowboys over46 -110

There are very few traditions like NFL football on Thanksgiving. This year, the Dallas Cowboys (6-5) will be hosting the Buffalo Bills (8-3). The over/under is set at 46 points.

Buffalo is entering Thanksgiving as winners of three of their last four. In each of those wins, the Bills scored at least 20 points. Against Miami, Buffalo scored 37 points. The Bills have scored 24 points or more in four games.

On average, the Bills are scoring 21 points per game on 365 yards of offense while allowing 16 points per game on 308 yards.

Josh Allen has completed 60.2% of his passes for 2,360 yards, 15 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. And while Allen may not be the most accomplished passer, he’s added 387 yards and seven TDs on the ground.

Despite scoring just nine in a wet game against New England last week, the Cowboys remain one of the best offensive teams in football. Dallas has won six games on the season, scoring at least 31 points in each of them.

On average, the Cowboys are scoring 27 points per game on 441 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 337 yards.

Although Dak Prescott has thrown 10 picks, he’s racked up 3,433 yards and 21 touchdowns while completing 66.8% of his passes.

50* Powerhouse Play on College of Charleston +1½ -109

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-2) and the Charleston Cougars (3-2) share an identical record. That will change after they go head to head in a late afternoon contest today.

After kicking off the season with a seven-point loss to Boston College, Wake Forest has been good. They’ve won three of their last four, and the only loss has come in an overtime contest against Charlotte. Most recently, Wake Forest beat Davidson by 12.

On average, the Demon Deacons are scoring 76 points while allowing 71.2 points per game.

Brandon Childress has been the leading man for Wake Forest this season. On average, Childress is scoring 17.8 points per game. Chaundee Brown is pitching in with another 15.8 points in addition to his 9.8 rebounds per game.

Charleston has earned three wins out of five by taking down South Carolina Upstate, Georgia State, and Marshall. While they were outclassed by Oklahoma State, the Cougars only fell to UCF by a single point. Charleston has scored 71 points or more in four of their five games.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 71.8 points while allowing 69.2 points per game.

Guard Grant Riller has carried the Charleston team to this point. Thus far, Riller is averaging 21.4 points, five assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Jets +125

With a late start, the Jets (14-9-1, 29 points) will travel into San Jose for a matchup with the Sharks (13-11-1, 27 points) this evening.

Winnipeg has won four of its last five and six of its last eight. Over that entire stretch, the Jets have failed to score at least three goals on just two occasions. More impressively, Winnipeg has held opponents to three goals or fewer in six of those eight games.

On average, the Jets are scoring 2.75 goals per game (22nd) while allowing 3.00 goals per game (tied for 15th).

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has earned 11 wins on the season. Hellebuyck has allowed 2.42 goals a game with a .928 save percentage.

San Jose has won three in a row, preceded by a 2-5 loss to Edmonton. However, the Sharks have scored more than two goals just once over their past four games. Also, each of San Jose’s last three wins has come in overtime.

On average, the Sharks are scoring 2.84 goals per game (19th) while allowing 3.32 goals per game (tied for 24th).

Center Logan Couture has scored only five goals, but leads the team with 25 points on his team-high 20 assists. Martin Jones has earned the most wins between the pipes (10), but is allowing 3.18 goals a game with an .891 save percentage.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Blazers -3 -109

The Trail Blazers (6-12) have gotten off to a surprisingly bad start. They’ll aim to begin turning things around this evening as they host the Thunder (6-10) in Portland.

Oklahoma City has only won six games thus far, and only one of those six has come on the road. That one away win came in their most recent contest, which was a 100-97 victory over Golden State. Before that win, Oklahoma City dropped three in a row to the Clippers and Lakers (twice).

On average, the Thunder are scoring 106.7 points while allowing 107.1 points per game.

Without a player scoring 20 points a game, the Thunder rely heavily on the 19.3 points per game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 18.6 points per game from Danilo Gallinari. Chris Paul is adding another 16.2 points per contest since coming over from Houston.

The Blazers will be happy to be home after a six-game road trip in which they won only a single game. However, that win came in their most recent content, beating the Bulls 117-94. Portland has scored 117 points or more in two of their past three games.

On average, the Blazers are scoring 112.7 points while allowing 115.1 points per game.

Damien Lillard leads Portland in points, with 27.3 per game, and assists, with 7.5 per game. Right behind Lillard is CJ McCollum, who’s adding another 22.1 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on South Dakota -1 -110

The South Dakota Coyotes (5-1) have gotten off to a strong start. Tonight, they’ll be on the road to take on the California Baptist Lancers (3-3).

Before their most recent contest – a 77-56 loss to Arkansas – South Dakota had won five in a row to start the season. In each of their five wins, the Coyotes scored 71 points or more. South Dakota also held their opponents to 69 points or fewer on three occasions.

On average, the Coyotes are scoring 75.5 points while allowing 70.2 points per game.

Forward Tyler Hagedorn leads this South Dakota team with 18.7 points per game. Hagerdorn is also averaging 6.5 rebounds per game and is hitting 76.2% of his threes. Guard Stanley Umude is adding another 15.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Cal Baptist has lost three of its last four, and needed overtime to claim their lone victory over that stretch of games. All three losses to Texas, California, and Georgia State came by nine points or more.

On average, the Lancers are scoring 80.8 points while allowing 73.7 points per game.

The duo of Ferron Flavors Jr. and Milan Acquaah lead this California Baptist team. While Flavors Jr. is scoring 15.7 points per game, Acquaah is adding another 15 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Hofstra PK -110

In a late tip off, the San Diego Toreros (2-5) will play host to the Hofstra Pride (4-2) this evening.

Hofstra started the season with two losses out of three, but has since turned things around. The Pride have now won three straight, including two nice wins over UCLA and CSU Fullerton, both of which were on the road. Hofstra outscored UCLA by 10 points.

On average, the Pride are scoring 85.7 points while allowing 73.8 points per game.

Hofstra has a strong stable of scorers. While Jalen Ray is the highest scoring player with 17.2 points per game, he’s yet to lead the team in scoring in any single game. Desure Buie is second on the team with 16 points a game, and he led the way against UCLA with 29 points.

After recovering from two-straight losses to earn a 2-2 record, San Diego has now lost three in a row. However, the Toreros had to play two ranked team on that run. After losing to #25 Colorado, San Diego lost to San Diego State and then #25 Washington.

On average, the Toreros are scoring 64.1 points while allowing 71 points per game.

As the only San Diego player putting up more than 11 points per game, Joey Calcaterra leads the way for the Toreros with 14 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Knicks/Raptors under212 -109

The Raptors (12-4) haven’t yet dropped a game at home. Tonight, the Raptors will host the Knicks (4-13) in Toronto. The over/under is set at 212 points.

New York has a poor record of 1-7 on the road. Most recently, the Knicks have lost three in a row and four of their last five. New York scored 104 points or fewer in each of those four losses.

On average, the Knicks are scoring 102 points while allowing 108.6 points per game.

Only three Knicks are scoring double-digit points per game, which isn’t the norm for an NBA team. Marcus Morris is tops on the team with his 19.3 points per game. Julius Randle has been good, averaging 16.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest.

Toronto enters tonight’s game on a run of four-straight wins. On that run, the Raptors allowed 97 points or fewer in three of the four contests. The most impressive defensive effort came against Philly, whom Toronto held to 96 points.

On average, the Raptors are scoring 112.9 points while allowing 105.5 points per game.

While the Raptors have used defense to win games, Pascal Siakam is taking care of much of the offense. Thus far, Siakam is averaging 25.7 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Nets/Celtics over216½ -110

While the Nets (9-8) are hoping to remain above .500, the Celtics (12-4) will aim to stay unbeaten at home as they play host in tonight’s contest. The over/under is set at 216.5 points.

To earn a winning record, Brooklyn has won each of its last four games. While the competition wasn’t particularly good – Charlotte, Sacramento, New York, and Cleveland – the Nets beat everyone put in front of them. Brooklyn scored 108 points or more in two of those four games.

On average, the Nets are scoring 112.7 points while allowing 113.9 points per game.

Spencer Dinwiddie has stepped up in the absence of Kyrie Irving. Over the past six games, Dinwiddie has led the team in scoring in five contests. On the season, Dinwiddie is averaging 19.8 points per game.

The Celtics are a perfect 6-0 at home, the last victory of which came against Sacramento two nights ago. Prior to that win, Boston dropped a pair of road games to the Clippers and Nuggets. Boston has scored 112 points or more seven times this season.

On average, the Celtics are scoring 110.2 points while allowing 103.7 points per game.

The Celtics have two players averaging 20 points or more, and four players averaging 18 points or more. Kemba Walker leads the way with his 21.1 points per game, followed by the 20.5 points per game of Jayson Tatum.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Canucks +145

While the Penguins (13-7-4, 30 points) own the better record, the Canucks (12-9-4, 28 points) own the better position in their respective division. Tonight, these two squads will face off in Pittsburgh.

Vancouver will be playing their fifth-straight game on the road this evening. Before their 2-1 defeat to Philadelphia in their most recent game, the Canucks won two in a row over Nashville and Washington. Vancouver has allowed an average of two goals per game over their last three contests.

On average, the Canucks are scoring 3.04 goals per game (13th) while allowing 2.80 goals per game (10th).

Offensively, Elias Pettersson has done it all. With 10 goals, 19 assists, and 29 points, Pettersson leads the Canucks in every category. Thatcher Demko is allowing 2.45 goals a game with a .919 save percentage.

Pittsburgh has won two in a row, but lost a pair of games against the Islanders prior to that. In those matchups with New York, the Penguins allowed five and then four goals.

On average, the Penguins are scoring 3.33 goals per game (9th) while allowing 2.58 goals per game (5th).

While Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 12 assists, center Jake Guentzel leads the team with 12 goals and 21 points.

50* Powerhouse Play on Rangers +145

While the Rangers (11-9-2, 24 points) occupy a spot in the bottom half of the Metropolitan, the Hurricanes (15-8-1, 31 points) are in the top half. Tonight, these two teams will face off in New York.

Carolina has won two in a row and six of their last seven contests. However, the Hurricanes needed overtime to complete two of those victories, and went on a run of four-straight losses prior to their current stretch. Carolina has scored three goals or fewer in two of their past three.

On average, the Hurricanes are scoring 3.42 goals per game (7th) while allowing 2.83 goals per game (11th).

With 11 goals and 16 assists, Andrei Svechnikov leads Carolina with 27 points. Goaltender Petr Mrazek has earned 11 wins by allowing 2.63 goals per game with a .903 save percentage.

The Rangers are coming off two wins in a row, and have now won three of their last four. New York has been strong on offense lately, scoring three, four, and six goals in their three recent wins.

On average, the Rangers are scoring 3.36 goals per game (8th) while allowing 3.50 goals per game (29th).

Artemi Panarin leads New York in all major offensive categories with 12 goals, 18 assists, and 30 points. Henrik Lundqvist is allowing 3.26 goals a game with a .910 save percentage.

50* Powerhouse Play on Niagara +9½ -110

The Niagara Purple Eagles (0-4) are still seeking their first victory of the season. Tonight, they’ll go on the road to take on the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (3-5).

The Purple Eagles kicked off the season with three-straight road games, all of which they lost. However, Niagara came within eight points of Drexel and nine points of Stephen F. Austin, who just took down #1 Duke. Niagara also came within nine points of Bryant, and will be getting 9.5 points this evening.

On average, the Purple Eagles are scoring 61.3 points while allowing 80 points per game.

Despite only hitting 16.7% of his three-pointers thus far, James Towns is leading Niagara in scoring with his 14 points per game on 43.5% shooting from the field. Raheem Solomon is hitting half his shots for 11 points per game.

Fort Wayne is 3-1 at home, but has lost two of its last three and four of its last six games. Before easily defeating Ohio Northern, the Mastodons fell to Kent State by seven and to #10 Ohio State by nearly 40 points.

On average, the Mastodons are scoring 74.3 points while allowing 73.9 points per game.

Brian Patrick is currently tops on the Purdue Fort Wayne team with 15 points per game. Patrick is hitting 39.5% of his three-point attempts and 50.5% of his shots from the field.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Canisius +7½ -105

The Canisius Golden Griffins (2-2) are looking for their first road win of the season. If they’ll be successful, they’ll have to take down the Illinois-Chicago Flames (2-4).

After starting the year with a pair of losses on the road to Brown and Albany, the Golden Griffins recovered nicely with two-straight wins over Bucknell and St. Bonaventure. Canisius only won by two, but they were able to score 83 on Bucknell.

On average, the Golden Griffins are scoring 67.3 points while allowing 74 points per game.

The majority of scoring for Canisius comes down to guard Malik Johnson. While hitting 36.4% of his threes and shooting 45.3% from the field, Johnson is averaging 18.8 points, six rebounds, 4.3 assists, and three steals per game.

After barely beating Olivet Nazarene in the season opener, UIC dropped four of their next five contests. Of their four losses, only a 72-68 defeat to Mercer was within nine points. UIC’s worst defeat came in a 92-46 contest against #14 Memphis.

On average, the Flames are scoring 60.8 points while allowing 71.7 points per game.

Only three UIC players are scoring more than seven points per game. Tarkus Ferguson leads all players with his 14.3 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Loyola Maryland +6 -110

The Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds (3-3) have won just one of their four road games this season. Tonight, they’ll aim to get their second against the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks (4-3).

After dropping the season opener to Marquette, Loyola-Maryland won three of their next five games. The Greyhounds have put up solid offensive numbers, scoring 81 or more in each of their three wins. Loyola most recently took down IUPUI in an 81-77 contest.

On average, the Greyhounds are scoring 71.7 points while allowing 75.3 points per game.

Guard Andrew Kostecka has led the Greyhounds in scoring in five of their six games this season. On the year, Kostecka is averaging 20.3 points while shooting 54% from the field. Kostecka is also adding 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game.

Although Omaha has earned four wins out of seven games, they didn’t have much of a chance in their losses to Wichita State, Colorado State, and Dayton. Before yesterday’s win over Southern, Omaha allowed 77 points or more in three-straight contests.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 73.1 points while allowing 69 points per game.

Omaha counts on a trio of guards for the majority of their offense. JT Gibson leads the bunch with 15.6 points per game, and KJ Robinson and Ayo Akinwole are adding another 12.5 and 12.1 points per game, respectively.

50* Powerhouse Play on William & Mary -6½ -109

The Morehead State Eagles (4-2) and William & Mary Tribe (4-2) share identical records through six games. Tonight, they’ll face off against one another.

After kicking off the season with four-straight wins, Morehead State has now lost two in a row. In a pair of blowouts, the Eagles were held to 52 points against Missouri and 50 points against Butler. Morehead State has allowed 68 points or more in half their games.

On average, the Eagles are scoring 72.8 points while allowing 62.7 points per game.

Only two Morehead State players are scoring double-digit points per game. While Jordan Walker is averaging 13 points and James Baker is averaging 12.2 points per game, neither player is hitting more than 24.3% of their three-point attempts.

William & Mary started the season the same exact way Morehead State did; four wins followed by two losses. However, five of the Tribe’s first six games were on the road. In their lone home game played thus far, William & Mary defeated Hampton by a score of 78-65.

On average, the Tribe are scoring 71.2 points while allowing 71 points per game.

A pair of forwards dominate the stat lines for the Tribe. Forward Nathan Knight is averaging 18.5 points and 10 rebounds per game, and forwards Andy Van Vliet is averaging 16 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Wild +130

The Wild (9-11-4, 22 points) have four wins on the road, and the Devils (8-10-4, 20 points) have four wins at home. Tonight, these two teams will take the ice in New Jersey.

Out of their last five games, the Wild have two wins and three overtime losses. Minnesota played three games on the road over that stretch, winning one of them outright. Before yesterday’s 3-2 OT loss to the Rangers, Minnesota had scored three goals or more in five-straight games.

On average, the Wild are scoring 2.75 goals per game (tied for 22nd) while allowing 3.33 goals per game (26th).

While Zach Parise leads Minnesota with nine goals, Eric Staal is the leading man for this offense with seven goals and 10 assists for a team-high 17 points.

The Devils won their most recent contests against the lowly Red Wings, but dropped two in a row to Boston and Pittsburgh before that. In those two defeats, New Jersey was outscored 9-2.

On average, the Devils are scoring 2.55 goals per game (29th) while allowing 3.45 goals per game (27th).

Despite scoring just four goals, left winger Taylor Hall leads the Devils with 20 points and a team-high 16 assists. Kyle Palmieri leads the team with eight goals.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Western Michigan/Northern Illinois under54 -110

The Western Michigan Broncos (7-4) are aiming for the Mid-American Conference crown. With that goal in mind, they’ll take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-7) this evening. The over/under is set at 54 points.

Western Michigan is coming off three-straight wins over Bowling Green, Ball State, and Ohio. Including that 49-10 victory over Bowling Green, the Broncos have held their opponent to 16 points or fewer in five of their 11 games this year.

On average, the Broncos are scoring 36 points per game on 467 yards of offense while allowing 27 points per game on 429 yards.

Running back LeVante Bellamy leads Western Michigan in rushing with 1,284 yards and 21 touchdowns, but he was held to just 72 yards on the ground against Ohio last week.

Northern Illinois has lost two of their last three games. After putting up just 10 against Central Michigan, the Huskies scored only 17 points against Eastern Michigan. Northern Illinois has scored 20 points or fewer in six of their seven losses this year.

On average, the Huskies are scoring 23 points per game on 368 yards of offense while allowing 30 points per game on 390 yards.

With starting quarterback Ross Bowers questionable to take part in this contest, we’re likely to see Marcus Childers under center once again. Last week, Childers only managed 99 yards passing.

50* Powerhouse Play on Wichita State -2½ -110

The Wichita State Shockers (5-0) and South Carolina Gamecocks (4-1) only have a single loss between them. Today, they’ll go head to head on South Carolina’s home floor.

The Shockers have gotten off to a perfect start through five games while taking down the likes of Texas Southern. Offensively, Wichita State has scored at least 68 points in every game. Defensively, Wichita State has allowed 63 points or fewer in each game.

On average, the Shockers are scoring 76.4 points while allowing 58 points per game.

The Shockers like to share the load on offense with five players scoring at least 10 points per game. Forward Trey Wade is averaging 12 points and eight rebounds per game. Jamarius Burton is hitting 66.7% of his three-point attempts while scoring 11.8 points per game.

The only blemish on the South Carolina schedule is a loss to Boston University. Apart from that 78-70 defeat, the Gamecocks have won three blowouts and a five-point game against Gardner-Webb.

On average, the Gamecocks are scoring 75.4 points while allowing 59.4 points per game.

South Carolina is led by guard A.J. Lawson. On the season, Lawson is averaging 17.2 points, four rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. Only two other Gamecocks are scoring at least 10 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on UCLA +1 -109

Coming off their first defeat of the season, the UCLA Bruins (4-1) are aiming to get back on track as they host the BYU Cougars (3-2) this evening.

The Cougars are set for their third-straight road game after dropping a 72-68 overtime contest against Boise State in their most recent contest. Every BYU game has been close since a comfortable win over CSU Fullerton in the season opener. Every other game has been decided by five points or fewer.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 71 points while allowing 68 points per game.

While Jake Toolson is scoring 16 points per game, the Cougars only have two other players scoring more than eight points per contest. TJ Haws and Alex Barcello are scoring 12 and 11.2 points per game, respectively.

After a four-point win over Long Beach State in the season opener, the Bruins didn’t have any trouble until running into the Hofstra Pride several nights ago. UCLA suffered a 10-point loss, but they’re outscoring their opponents by nearly 10 points per contest.

On average, the Bruins are scoring 74.2 points while allowing 65.8 points per game.

While no UCLA player is scoring more than Jalen Hill’s 15.2 points per game, four Bruins are putting up at least 10.2 points per contest. Guard Chris Smith is scoring 14.8 points per game while hitting 46.2% of his threes.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Ravens/Rams over46½ -110

While the Ravens (8-2) continue to prove they’re a Super Bowl threat, the Rams (6-4) are struggling to stay in the NFC playoff race. Tonight, these two teams will go head to head in Los Angeles. The over/under is set at 46.5 points.

Since a pair of losses to Kansas City and Cleveland, Baltimore has ripped off six wins in a row. The most impressive of the bunch was a 37-20 win over New England. Baltimore has scored at least 30 points in each of their past four games, and at least 41 points in each of their past two.

On average, the Ravens are scoring 34 points per game on 437 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 349 yards.

MVP candidate Lamar Jackson is the key to both the passing and running games for Baltimore. On top of throwing for 2,258 yards, 19 touchdowns, and five picks, Jackson has rushed for 781 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.

Despite their winning record, the Rams are currently third in the NFC West. However, they’ve won three of their past four games. Out of their last three wins, Los Angeles has scored 24 points or more in two of them.

On average, the Rams are scoring 24 points per game on 378 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 341 yards.

Offensively, Los Angeles has scored 27 points or more on five occasions. Defensively, the Rams have allowed 27 points or more three times this year.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Blues +120

While the Blues (14-5-5, 33 points) sit atop the Central standings, the Predators (10-9-3, 23 points) are in the bottom three. Tonight, the Preds will host the Blues in Nashville.

St. Louis is leading the division in large part because they’ve been able to earn an away record of 7-2-2. The Blues are coming off a 4-2 defeat to Nashville, but won two in a row prior to that contest, and will be looking for revenge. In those two recent wins, St. Louis outscored their opponents 8-1.

On average, the Blues are scoring 3.00 goals per game (15th) while allowing 2.67 goals per game (6th).

David Perron leads the team with 22 points from the left wing position by racking up 10 goals and 12 assists. Jordan Binnington has won 11 games from between the pipes by allowing 2.23 goals per game with a .926 save percentage.

The Predators may have taken down St. Louis in their most recent contest, but they lost six straight before that. Nashville allowed five goals or more in four of those six losses, including a 9-4 loss to Colorado. Nashville has scored more than three goals just twice in their last seven games.

On average, the Predators are scoring 3.55 goals per game (3rd) while allowing 3.36 goals per game (26th).

Both Nashville goaltenders are allowing at least 3.06 goals per game, and neither has a better save percentage than .891.

50* Powerhouse Play on Wolves -4 -109

Tonight’s game will determine whether or not the Timberwolves (8-8) go above or below .500. They’ll be taking on the Hawks (4-12) in Atlanta.

An interesting start to the season has seen Minnesota earn a better record on the road (5-2) than at home (3-6). That’s been present of late, as the Wolves have won just one of their past three, with both losses coming at home while they took down the Jazz in Utah.

On average, the Timberwolves are scoring 113.4 points while allowing 115.3 points per game.

Both Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins are putting together strong seasons thus far. While Towns is averaging 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, Wiggins is averaging another 25.2 points per game.

Atlanta has solidified their status as one of the weaker teams in the league with a run of six-straight losses. The Hawks have been one of the worst defensive teams in the league, allowing 119 points or more in each of their last nine games.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 107.8 points while allowing 117.7 points per game.

Point guard Trae Young is doing his best to lift the Hawks, but it hasn’t been enough thus far. On the season, Young is averaging 25.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on 76ers PK -110

Two of the Eastern Conference’s best teams will face off this evening when the Raptors (11-4) host the 76ers (11-5) in Toronto.

Philadelphia enters tonight’s contest on a run of good form. The 76ers have won four straight while topping Cleveland, New York, San Antonio, and Miami. All but one of those victories came by 11 points or more. Philly has scored 109 points or more in each of their last five games.

On average, the 76ers are scoring 110.3 points while allowing 105.1 points per game.

Philadelphia is led by one of the best big men in the league, Joel Embiid. Thus far, Embiid is averaging 22.8 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. Tobias Harris is adding another 18 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest.

Toronto has won their last three games in a row, and enters this contest with a perfect 6-0 record at home. However, none of those home games have come against particularly impressive competition. Toronto’s opponents have scored 106 points or more in three of their past five games.

On average, the Raptors are scoring 113.7 points while allowing 106.1 points per game.

Pascal Siakam is leading the way for Toronto. He’s averaging 25.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Kyle Lowry is adding another 21.8 points per game, but won’t be available until December.

50* Powerhouse Play on Wild -110

A pair of teams struggling in their respective divisions will face off this evening when the Rangers (10-9-2, 22 points) host the Wild (9-11-3, 21 points) in New York.

Minnesota is at the bottom of the Central division, but they’ve been playing better hockey as of late. The Wild have won three of their last five, and both losses came in overtime. Over that five-game stretch, Minnesota has scored at least three goals in every contest.

On average, the Wild are scoring 2.78 goals per game (23rd) while allowing 3.35 goals per game (25th).

Minnesota has shared the load on offense. While Jason Zucker and Zach Parise lead the way with eight goals, Eric Staal is adding another seven goals. Goaltenders Devan Dubnyk and Alex Stalock have combined to allow two goals or fewer in three of their last five games.

The Rangers are winners of two of their last three, but have lost three of their last five. In those five games, New York has allowed four goals or more in four games. The worst defensive performance was in a 9-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

On average, the Rangers are scoring 3.38 goals per game (9th) while allowing 3.57 goals per game (29th).

Artemi Panarin has been the best player for New York. Thus far, Panarin has put up 12 goals and 15 assists, for 27 points, all of which lead the Rangers.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Pacers -9 -109

Although they’re often lost amongst the Eastern Conference favorites, the Pacers (9-6) have gotten off to a nice start. Tonight, the Pacers will host the Grizzlies (5-10) in Indiana.

Memphis is coming off a four-game home stretch in which they only managed a single victory. After taking down the Jazz by one point, the Grizzlies lost to the Nuggets, Warriors, and Lakers. Only the loss to Los Angeles was close.

On average, the Grizzlies are scoring 108.9 points while allowing 117.8 points per game.

Ja Morant has continued a strong rookie campaign by putting up 19.1 points per game. However, Memphis doesn’t offer much else on the offensive end. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the next leading scorer with his 14.4 points per game.

The Pacers now trail only Milwaukee in the Central division. Most recently, Indiana took down Brooklyn and Orlando in back-to-back games. With strong defensive efforts, the Pacers have allowed 102 points or fewer in four of their last six games.

On average, the Pacers are scoring 107.7 points while allowing 103.3 points per game.

A pair of Indiana players are leading the line on offense. Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis are averaging 19.2 points and 19.1 points per game, respectively. Sabonis is also pulling down 13.4 rebounds per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Georgia Tech +1½ -110

The Arkansas Razorbacks (5-0) have rushed out to a perfect start through five games. Tonight, they’ll go on the road for the first time this season to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-1).

Arkansas may have five wins out of their first five, but they certainly haven’t played the toughest schedule in the world. All at home, the Razorbacks have defeated Rice, North Texas, Montana, Texas Southern, and South Dakota. However, it’s hard to fault Arkansas after winning each game by 18 points or more.

On average, the Razorbacks are scoring 76 points while allowing 47.8 points per game.

A trio of Razorbacks are scoring at least 14 points per game. Both Isaiah Joe and Mason Jones are averaging 17.4 points a game for Arkansas.

Georgia Tech has tested themselves early in the season, and it’s resulted in a hard-fought overtime win and a close loss to undefeated Georgia on the road. After taking down NC State in the season opener, the Yellow Jackets also earned a comfortable victory over Elon.

On average, the Yellow Jackets are scoring 74.7 points while allowing 68 points per game.

Guard Michael Devoe has been nearly unstoppable on the offensive end of the floor. While hitting 73.3% of his three-pointers, Devoe has averaged 26 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Old Dominion -3½ -109

Fresh off their first loss of the season, the George Mason Patriots (5-1) are headed on the road to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-2).

Before an 86-63 loss to #6 Maryland, George Mason won five straight. In addition to being their first loss of the season, the contest against the Terrapins was the Patriots’ first road game of the year, as well. Three of George Mason’s five wins either came in overtime or by six points or fewer.

On average, the Patriots are scoring 72.5 points while allowing 68.5 points per game.

Four Patriots are scoring double-digit points per game, but two of those four are shooting less than 37% from the field. Outside of those four players, only one George Mason player is scoring more than 4.3 points per game.

The Monarchs took a five-point loss to Northern Iowa to start the season. Their only other loss came in their most recent contest, which was a two-point defeat at the hands of James Madison. In between, Old Dominion won three straight by seven points or more.

On average, the Monarchs are scoring 70.2 points while allowing 65.8 points per game.

Xavier Green is the leading scorer for Old Dominion with 17 points per game. Jason Wade and Malik Curry are scoring another 13.4 and 12.8 points per game, respectively.

50* Powerhouse Play on Hofstra -2 -109

The Hofstra Pride (3-2) are aiming to stay above .500 this evening when they go on the road to take on the CSU Fullerton Titans (2-2).

Hofstra has won three of its past four games, with only a loss to Bucknell getting in the way. The Pride have scored at least 71 points in every game, and have topped the 88 mark in three of their contests this season. Most recently, Hofstra defeated UCLA 88-78.

On average, the Pride are scoring 87 points while allowing 77.2 points per game.

Four players on the Hofstra roster are currently scoring 14 points or more. Guard Jalen Ray is leading the way with 17 points per contest while hitting 48.1% of his three-point attempts. Desure Buie is averaging 16.4 points and 7.2 assists per game.

CSU Fullerton opened the season with a pair of losses to BYU and Stanford, but have since bounced back with wins over Wyoming and Stanislaus. The Titans have been held to 60 points or fewer in three of their four games this season.

On average, the Titans are scoring 63.5 points while allowing 65.3 points per game.

The CSU Fullerton offense is a two-man show, as Austen Awosika and Wayne Arnold are averaging 17.3 points and 14.3 points per game, respectively.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Hurricanes -165

Both the Hurricanes (14-8-1, 29 points) and Red Wings (7-15-3, 17 points) will be playing their second game in as many days when they face off in Detroit tonight.

With an away record of 6-4-1, Carolina has earned the third spot in the Metropolitan division. Starting with an 8-2 demolition of Ottawa, the Hurricanes have won five of their last six. Carolina has scored 28 goals over that stretch of games.

On average, the Hurricanes are scoring 3.48 goals per game (7th) while allowing 2.96 goals per game (14th).

Right winger Andrei Svechnikov leads the way for Carolina on offense. With 15 assists in addition to his 11 goals, Svechnikov tops the Hurricanes with 26 points.

The Red Wings are one of the worst teams in hockey, and they’ve proven that lately by dropping five straight. The most recent loss came against one of the other dreadful teams in the NHL, as Detroit lost to New Jersey by a score of 5-1.

On average, the Red Wings are scoring 2.36 goals per game (31st) while allowing 3.80 goals per game (31st).

Detroit goaltender Jonathan Bernier is allowing 3.30 goals per game with his .890 save percentage. Anthony Mantha has scored 12 goals and assisted 11 times for a team-high 23 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Nets -2 -109

The Knicks (4-12) have earned three of their four wins at home. That’s where they’ll be today when they host the visiting Nets (7-8).

Brooklyn is set to be without Kyrie Irving for this contest, but he’s missed the last four games of which the Nets have won three. They’re also coming off back-to-back wins with impressive defensive efforts to hold Charlotte to 91 points and Sacramento to 97 points.

On average, the Nets are scoring 113.7 points while allowing 115.3 points per game.

Spencer Dinwiddie and Jarrett Allen have picked up the slack in Irving’s absence. Allen is averaging just 10.4 points per game, but put up a team-high 22 points against the Hornets. Dinwiddie has been the leading scorer in the three other games without Irving, and is averaging 18.9 points per game.

The Knicks have lost three of their last four, but their bad run of form could be the least of their problems. New York will be playing the second game of a back-to-back after losing 111-104 to the Spurs yesterday, and will be facing a team they lost to once already.

On average, the Knicks are scoring 102.1 points while allowing 109 points per game.

New York has scored 106 points or fewer 13 times this year. That’s largely because they don’t have a dominant scorer on the roster. Marcus Morris leads the way with just 18.9 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Villanova -2 -110

A late Saturday afternoon affair pits two ranked teams with identical records against one another as the #17 Villanova Wildcats (4-1) go on the road to take on the #24 Baylor Bears (4-1).

Villanova started the year with a .500 record after taking down Army and dropping a 76-51 contest to #16 Ohio State. Since then, the Wildcats have won three straight against Ohio, Middle Tennessee State, and Mississippi State. Villanova has scored 83 points or more three times, and 97 points or more twice.

On average, the Wildcats are scoring 81.4 points while allowing 65.8 points per game.

Villanova has plenty of scorers on the roster. In total, six players are averaging double-digit points so far this year. Forward Saddiq Bey is hitting 55% of his three while averaging 13.2 points per game. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is scoring 14.2 points per game.

Baylor followed a similar path to 4-1, dropping their second contest of the year. They’ve since won three in a row of their own while putting up between 72 and 77 points in each.

On average, the Bears are scoring 78.8 points while allowing 61.8 points per game.

Baylor relies heavily on Jared Butler and MaCio Teague to carry them offensively. Butler is scoring 18.8 points per game and Teague is adding another 15.2 points.

50* Powerhouse Play on Cowboys/Patriots under45 -110

The Patriots (9-1) are undefeated at home, and now get set to host the Cowboys (6-4) in the late afternoon slot. The over/under is set at 45 points.

Dallas enters this contest with the NFL’s leading offense in regard to yardage, but they’ll be going up against the league’s top defense. The Cowboys have won three of their last four, the most recent of which was a 35-27 win over Detroit. Dallas has scored 24 points or fewer on four occasions.

On average, the Cowboys are scoring 29 points per game on 454 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 342 yards.

If the Cowboys will beat New England, they’ll likely need Ezekiel Elliot to find his form. Over the last two games, Elliot has rushed for just 47 and 45 yards.

After taking their first loss of the season in Baltimore at the start of November, the Patriots bounced back with a big 17-10 win over Philadelphia. New England has allowed 14 points or fewer in nine of their 10 games played this season.

On average, the Patriots are scoring 29 points per game on 372 yards of offense while allowing 11 points per game on 275 yards.

While the New England defense is dominant, the offense hasn’t been particularly overpowering. Tom Brady hasn’t thrown for 300 yards in any of the last four games, and no Patriots running back has rushed for more than 91 yards in any game this year.

50* Powerhouse Play on Indiana State -2 -109

Both the Indiana State Sycamores (1-4) and Air Force Falcons (2-4) own losing records. Tonight, these two clubs will face off in Indiana.

After winning a pair of games against Texas State and Army, Air Force has since lost three in a row. In those three defeats to TCU, Loyola Marymount, and Duquesne, the Falcons scored a maximum of 64 points and every opponent scored at least 65.

On average, the Falcons are scoring 67.8 points while allowing 71.5 points per game.

Only two Air Force players are scoring double-digit points per game. While Lavelle Scottie leads the team with 14.5 points per game, A.J. Walker is adding another 12.5 points per game.

Indiana State opened the year with four-straight losses, but they picked up their first win in their most recent game against Loyola Marymount. The Sycamores have scored at least 71 points in three of their five games this season.

On average, the Sycamores are scoring 68.2 points while allowing 76 point per game.

A pair of Indiana State players are scoring at least 15 points per game. Tyreke Key leads the way with 15.4 points a game while hitting 45% of his three pointers. Jordan Barnes is adding another 15 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Panthers/Saints under46½ -110

The NFL’s Sunday afternoon slate of games will include an NFC South matchup between the Panthers (5-5) and Saints (8-2) in New Orleans. The over/under is set at 46.5 points.

Carolina’s strong start to the season has sputtered with three losses over their last four games. Two of those losses were blowouts, including a 51-13 defeat to San Francisco and a bad 29-3 defeat to Atlanta last week. Carolina scored 16 points or fewer in each of those three losses.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 23 points per game on 375 yards of offense while allowing 26 points per game on 383 yards.

While the Panthers have one of the best running backs in the league, Christian McCaffrey, they’ll be facing the third-best run defense in the league today. McCaffrey has rushed for 1,059 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season. Last week, however, he only managed 70 yards on the ground.

The Saints will be at home where they’ve earned a record of 4-1 this year. Their lone loss in New Orleans came two weeks ago in a shocking 26-9 upset by the Falcons. Despite being an NFC favorite, New Orleans has scored 13 points or fewer in four contests this season.

On average, the Saints are scoring 24 points per game on 378 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 336 yards.

The Saints D is giving up just 318 net yards per game, which ranks sixth among all NFL teams. They’re also fourth in the NFL with eight takeaways.

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50* Powerhouse Play on Nebraska -5 -109

A rough patch has dragged the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-6) below .500. Saturday, they’ll have a chance to regain some momentum when they take on the Maryland Terrapins (3-7).

After a narrow victory over Northwestern, Nebraska has lost four straight. While the losses to good Minnesota and #14 Wisconsin teams weren’t close, the two losses to Indiana and Purdue were by seven points or fewer. Nebraska has scored 31 points or more in half their games this year.

On average, the Cornhuskers are scoring 26 points per game on 417 yards of offense while allowing 30 points per game on 413 yards.

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez has thrown for at least 200 yards in each of Nebraska’s last three games. Martinez has racked up 1,712 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven picks with his arm, and added another 488 yards and six touchdowns with his legs.

After a hot 2-0 start that included wins over Howard and #21 Syracuse, Maryland has lost seven of their last eight games. The worst of the bunch was a 59-0 throttling at the hands of #12 Penn State. Maryland has scored 17 points or fewer in six games.

On average, the Terrapins are scoring 28 points per game on 359 yards of offense while allowing 34 points per game on 442 yards.

In each of Maryland’s last three games, they’ve failed to have a 100-yard passer.

50* Powerhouse Play on Louisiana Tech/UAB under45 -109

Both the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (8-2) and UAB Blazers (7-3) are in the middle of a fight for Conference USA dominance. They’ll take on one another Saturday night with an over/under set at 45 points.

Louisiana Tech had won eight in a row since dropping the season opener to #10 Texas. Last week, the Bulldogs ran into Marshall and took a 31-10 beating. Louisiana Tech has held their opponent to 21 points or fewer on six occasions this year.

On average, the Bulldogs are scoring 35 points per game on 457 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 392 yards.

The Bulldogs have a productive offense, but no receiver has crossed over the 600-yard mark yet this year. Malik Stanley leads all Louisiana Tech pass catchers with 532 yards and three touchdowns.

UAB has only lost three games this year, but two of those losses came over the last three weeks. Before defeating UTEP a week ago, the Blazers dropped two in a row to Tennessee and Southern Mississippi. UAB scored just seven and two points in those losses.

On average, the Blazers are scoring 26 points per game on 369 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 267 yards.

UAB quarterback Dylan Hopkins has taken over at QB over the past two weeks, but has thrown one more interception (3) than he has touchdowns (2).

50* Powerhouse Play on Louisiana Tech +7 -115

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (8-2) will have a chance to separate themselves atop the Conference USA standings on Saturday night when they go on the road to play the UAB Blazers (7-3).

Before last week’s loss to Marshall, Louisiana Tech had won eight in a row. The team’s only other loss came to #10 Texas. Before the Marshall loss, the Bulldogs had scored 43 points or more in five out of six contests.

On average, the Bulldogs are scoring 35 points per game on 457 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 392 yards.

Louisiana Tech comes into this contest as seven-point dogs because they lost quarterback Aaron Allen to a hand injury last week. Allen was filling in for starting quarterback J’Mar Smith. However, the Bulldogs can lean on the legs of Justin Henderson, who’s rushed for 799 yards and 15 touchdowns this year.

UAB defeated UTEP by a score of 37-10 last week, but lost two straight before that game. After a 30-7 loss to Tennessee, the Blazers fell to Southern Miss by a score of 37-2.

On average, the Blazers are scoring 26 points per game on 369 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 267 yards.

In his two games at quarterback for UAB, Dylan Hopkins has thrown for just 103 and 96 yards. Hopkins has thrown for two touchdowns and three picks.

50* Powerhouse Play on Michigan/Indiana under54½ -109

The #13 Michigan Wolverines (8-2) won’t be able to look ahead to next week’s game against Ohio State. Instead, they’ll need to focus on this week’s matchup with the Indiana Hoosiers (7-3). The over/under is set at 54.5 points.

Since losing to Penn State by seven, the Wolverines have won three straight versus #8 Notre Dame, Maryland, and Michigan State. Each of those three victories came comfortably, as Michigan only allowed 14 points or fewer in all three.

The Wolverines have allowed 21 points or fewer in seven of their 10 games played. In four contests, Michigan gave up 10 points or fewer.

On average, the Wolverines are scoring 33 points per game on 397 yards of offense while allowing 16 points per game on 261 yards.

Before last week’s loss to #9 Penn State, Indiana ripped off four-straight wins against Rutgers, Maryland, Nebraska, and Northwestern. The Hoosiers have now given up three points or fewer on four occasions.

On average, the Hoosiers are scoring 33 points per game on 448 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 316 yards.

Running back Stevie Scott III has averaged 4.8 yards per carry on his way to 791 yards and nine touchdowns. However, Scott has topped 100 yards just once in the past three games.

50* Powerhouse Play on Texas State +30 -109

The #24 Appalachian State Mountaineers (9-1) will earn their 10th win of the season if they can take down the Texas State Bobcats (3-7) today.

Texas State is getting 30 points in this matchup, and it’s largely due to the fact that they’ve won only three games this season. However, one of those wins came in a recent contest against South Alabama. Texas State scored 30 points on their way to victory.

On average, the Bobcats are scoring 19 points per game on 327 yards of offense while allowing 33 points per game on 414 yards.

Tyler Vitt has taken over at quarterback for the Bobcats and is getting more comfortable. He threw for 263 yards in a loss to Troy and 373 yards in a win over South Alabama.

The Mountaineers hold the best record of any Sun Belt team, but they’ve shown some vulnerability. To close October, Appalachian State faced off against Georgia Southern and suffered their first loss of the season.

On average, the Mountaineer are scoring 38 points per game on 425 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 330 yards.

Appalachian State has allowed 24 points or more in five games this season.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Liberty +17 -109

The Virginia Cavaliers (7-3) look like the most likely opponent for Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. Saturday night, the Cavaliers will be taking on the Liberty Flames (6-4).

Liberty started of the year with a pair of losses to #22 Syracuse and the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. Since then, the Flames have been very good, earning a record of 6-2 with impressive wins over Buffalo, New Mexico, and New Mexico State. Liberty has scored 59 points or more on three occasions.

On average, the Flames are scoring 33 points per game on 443 yards of offense while allowing 27 points per game on 424 yards.

Liberty is led by the arm of quarterback Stephen Calvert, who’s thrown for 2,941 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just three interceptions. Calvert has thrown for at least 300 yards in six games this year.

Virginia has won three of their last four games, giving themselves a chance to reach a conference championship game. However, they’ve given up 28 points or more in each of their last three contests.

On average, the Cavaliers are scoring 31 points per game on 369 yards of offense while allowing 23 points on 316 yards.

The running game has been lacking for Virginia. Quarterback Bryce Perkins leads the team with 493 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground.

50* Powerhouse Play on East Carolina/Connecticut under66 -109

The East Carolina Pirates (3-7) and UConn Huskies (2-8) are both winless in American Athletic Conference play. That will change Saturday night after the two face off in Connecticut. The over/under is set at 66 points.

East Carolina has lost five straight, two of which came against ranked opponents in the form of #17 Cincinnati and #25 SMU. The Pirates have scored 20 points or fewer in five of their 10 games. East Carolina hasn’t had a 100-yard rushed since Week 2.

On average, the Pirates are scoring 27 points per game on 427 yards of offense while allowing 33 points per game on 443 yards.

Demetrius Mauney is East Carolina’s leading rusher, yet the running back has only racked up 433 yards and a single touchdown while averaging 3.7 yards per carry.

The Huskies have been poor all season, but were able to defeat UMass before losing their last two game against Navy and #20 Cincinnati. UConn has scored 24 points or fewer in nine of their 10 games played.

On average, the Huskies are scoring 19 points per game on 328 yards of offense while allowing 41 points per game on 451 yards.

Only one UConn receiver has more than 283 yards and no UConn receiver has more than two touchdown receptions.

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100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Colorado State/Wyoming over50½ -109

The Wyoming Cowboys (6-4) and Colorado State Rams (4-6) own identical records of 3-3 within the Mountain West Conference. Tonight, Wyoming will host a contest between the two. The over/under is set at 50.5 points.

Colorado State didn’t have enough to keep up with Air Force in their most recent game, but they won three in a row before that. In each of those three wins, the Rams scored 35 points or more. Colorado State has scored 31 points or more in seven of their 10 games.

On average, the Rams are scoring 31 points on 460 yards of offense while allowing 33 points per game on 391 yards.

Colorado State quarterback Patrick O’Brien has thrown for at least 322 yards in three of his past four games. On the season, O’Brien has thrown for 10 touchdowns and four picks.

Starting with an overtime loss to #22 Boise State, Wyoming has lost two straight. Prior to this short losing streak, the Cowboys scored 23 in a win over New Mexico and 31 in a win over Nevada.

On average, the Cowboys are scoring 27 points per game on 354 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 380 yards.

Running back Xazavian Valladay and quarterback Sean Chambers lead the Wyoming rushing attack. While Valladay has gone for 869 yards and five touchdowns, Chambers has rushed for 567 yards and 10 TDs.

50* Powerhouse Play on East Carolina +8 -110

After pulling off one of the more shocking upsets in recent memory, the Evansville Purple Aces (3-1) have earned a winning record through four games. Tonight, the Purple Aces will go up against the East Carolina Pirates (1-3).

The players in the Evansville locker room won’t soon forget their victory on the road against #1 Kentucky 10 days ago. Since that win, the Purple Aces have defeated IU-Kokomo and lost to SMU by two. Two of Evansville’s three wins have come by four points or fewer.

On average, the Purple Aces are scoring 73 points while allowing 67.3 points per game.

After DeAndre Williams, who’s scoring 17.8 points per game for the Purple Aces, no other Evansville player is averaging more than 11.5 points per game.

East Carolina’s lone win of the season came in the opener against the VMI Keydets. Since then, the Pirates have fallen to Navy, Appalachian State, and Liberty. However, two of those losses came by six points or fewer.

On average, the Pirates are scoring 64 points while allowing 68.8 points per game.

East Carolina has a proven scorer in forward Jayden Gardner. While hitting 56% of his field-goal attempts, Gardner is scoring 20 points per game in addition to his 9.3 rebounds per contest.

50* Powerhouse Play on Utah -5½ -110

Both the Ohio Bobcats (3-2) and Utah Utes (3-1) can boast winning records at this early stage of the college basketball season. These two clubs will face off this evening in Utah.

Ohio won their first three games of the season before dropping two straight to Villanova and Baylor. Both of those losses were by a margin of 23 points or more. Ohio is now set for their fourth road game of the season.

On average, the Bobcats are scoring 68.2 points while allowing 65.8 points per game.

Against Baylor last night, Ohio could only muster two double-digit scorers. Lunden McDay put up 16 while Jason Preston added another 12 points. Meanwhile, Baylor had three players with at least 10 points, led by Jared Butler’s 19-point performance.

Before suffering a disappointing loss to Coastal Carolina, Utah kicked the season off with three-straight wins over Nevada, Mississippi Valley State, and Minnesota. The Utes showed their offensive prowess with 143 points in their second game of the season.

On average, the Utes are scoring 88 points while allowing 67.8 points per game.

Timmy Allen has proven himself to be a dangerous scorer for Utah by averaging 20.8 points in addition to his 8.5 rebounds per game. Both Gach is adding another 14.5 points per contest.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Pistons -6 -110

The Hawks (4-10) and Pistons (4-10) will put their identical records on the line for a matchup this evening in Detroit.

Atlanta enters this evening’s game as losers of four in a row, three of which were on the road. However, it’s been a tough schedule for the Hawks recently, as they’ve dropped contests against the Suns, Clippers, Lakers, and Bucks. The more worrying aspect of that losing streak is that Atlanta allowed at least 122 points in each game.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 107.6 points while allowing 116.9 points per game.

Trae Young leads Atlanta with his 26.8 points and 8.6 assists per game, but he’s also turning the ball over 4.8 times a game. Beyond Young, no Hawks player is averaging more than 17 points a game.

Since a 122-102 win over the Knicks, the Pistons have lost five straight. However, four of those five losses were on the road, and the Pistons will be at home tonight. On the bright side, Detroit allowed no more than 120 points in any of those losses while scoring at least 106 points of their own on four occasions.

On average, the Pistons are scoring 107.3 points while allowing 112 points per game.

As Blake Griffin gets back into the swing of the NBA season, the Pistons have four players who are scoring at least 17 points a night. Andre Drummond has led the charge thus far, averaging 18.6 points and 16.8 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Hornets/Wizards under233 -109

The Hornets (6-9) have a losing record on the road, and the Wizards (4-8) have a losing record at home. We’ll see which matters more when these teams face off tonight in Washington. The over/under is set at 233 points.

Charlotte is set for it’s fourth away game in a row. The previous two resulted in losses, and the Hornets were unable to score more than 96 points in either contest. Charlotte has failed to score more than 106 points in nine of their 15 games played this year.

On average, the Hornets are scoring 104.9 points while allowing 112.8 points per game.

While no Charlotte player is scoring at least 20 points per game, Devonte Graham is averaging 18.2 points a game and Terry Rozier is averaging 16.5 points per game. Both Graham and Rozier are shooting 41.1% or worse from the field.

The Wizards recently took down the Timberwolves and Spurs, but lost to the Magic in between. In six of Washington’s 12 games, they’ve scored 115 points or fewer.

On average, the Wizards are scoring 119.7 points while allowing 121.1 points per game.

Apart from Bradley Beal, the Wizards don’t have a consistent scorer. While Beal is averaging 30.3 points per game, no other Washington player is scoring even 15 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Devils +145

While the Penguins (11-7-4, 26 points) are fighting to stay in the top half of the Metropolitan, the Devils (7-9-4, 18 points) are stuck at the bottom of the division. These two teams will square off tonight in Pittsburgh.

After starting the season with six-straight losses, New Jersey hasn’t been nearly as bad. In fact, the Devils have won five of their last nine games, including one overtime win and one shootout win. After splitting time between the two goaltenders, New Jersey has found more consistency with Mackenzie Blackwood in net.

On average, the Devils are scoring 2.50 goals per game (29th) while allowing 3.55 goals per game (30th).

Blackwood has now won seven games for New Jersey while allowing 2.95 goals per game on an .899 save percentage. Taylor Hall leads the team with 17 points, 15 of which came by way of assisting other players.

The Penguins have hit their roughest patch of the season. Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five, three of which came in overtime. Including overtime goals, the Penguins have allowed 14 goals in those four losses.

On average, the Penguins are scoring 3.32 goals per game (tied for 9th) while allowing 2.68 goals per game (6th).

Although Pittsburgh is at home this evening, they’ll be playing their second game in as many nights while the Devils haven’t played since Tuesday.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on IUPU Ft Wayne +26 -109

The #10 Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) are set to host their fifth-straight home game of the season with the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (2-4) coming to town.

Fort Wayne has already racked up four losses and an 0-3 away record, but they’ve also won two of their last five and are getting 26 points tonight against the Buckeyes. Two of Fort Wayne’s four losses have come by just four points or fewer, including a 79-78 loss to SE Missouri State.

On average, the Mastodons are scoring 77.8 points while allowing 76.5 points per game.

Three scorers power the Fort Wayne offense. While Brian Patrick and Jarred Godfrey lead the way with 15.5 points per game each, Matt Holba is adding another 13.8 points per game while hitting 42.5% of his threes.

The Buckeyes have ripped off four wins in a row to get the season started, all of which have come at home. However, Ohio State has allowed at least 51 points in every contest while they’ve scored more than 76 points of their own just once.

On average, the Buckeyes are scoring 75.5 points while allowing 53.5 points per game.

26 points is a lot to be giving up for a team that only has three players scoring more than 10 points a game, none of which are hitting 12 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on North Texas +7 -110

In a late afternoon game, the North Texas Mean Green (2-3) are set to host the Rhode Island Rams (3-1).

Only a 73-55 loss to Maryland has kept Rhode Island from a flawless record, but all three wins have come at home while their lone loss of the season was on the road. The Rams have allowed at least 65 points in every game this season.

On average, the Rams are scoring 73.5 points and allowing 70.5 points per game.

Rhode Island is led by the 17.3 points per game of Fatts Russell, but only he and Jeff Dowtin are scoring more than 11 points per game for the Rams. And none of Rhode Island’s top three scorers are hitting more than 42.3% of their shots from the field.

North Texas has book-ended a three-game losing streak with wins over Edmond Trition and North Carolina A&T. Although the Mean Green have a losing record overall, they’ve earned a record of 2-1 at home.

On average, the Mean Green are scoring 61.8 points and allowing 56.2 points per game.

Led by the 11.4 points per game of Umoja Gibson, North Texas has five players scoring at least 7.6 points per game. Zachary Simmons is averaging 7.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Suns -4 -110

With only two games on the NBA’s Thursday slate, the late offering will feature the Pelicans (5-9) and Suns (7-6) in Phoenix.

Although Phoenix hasn’t been able to keep up their form after a great start to the season, they’re still 5-4 at home. The Suns have lost three of their last four, but only failed to score at least 115 points in one of those games. Phoenix has also been very good against weaker competition, as the majority of their losses have come against future playoff teams.

On average, the Suns are scoring 115 points and allowing 110.4 points per game.

Devin Booker has been on an All-Star level for most of this season. Booker leads the team with 25.4 points per game while adding 5.9 assists. Ricky Rubio leads Phoenix with 8.1 assists per game in addition to his 12.5 points per contest.

Although they’re still not yet at full strength, the Pelicans have managed to win three of their last four games. However, all three wins were in New Orleans and the lone loss in that stretch was an away game at Miami.

On average, the Pelicans are scoring 115.6 points and allowing 118.9 points per game.

Over New Orleans’ last seven games, a Pelican has scored more than 27 points just once.

50* Powerhouse Play on Connecticut -3 -109

The Buffalo Bulls (2-1) and UConn Huskies (2-1) will no longer share identical records after they go head to head this evening.

After falling by five points to Dartmouth to open the season, Buffalo took down Nazareth and Harvard. In their two wins, the Bull scored at least 88 points. Against Dartmouth, Buffalo could manage only 63 points.

On average, the Bulls are scoring 86.7 points and allowing 72 points per game.

In that Dartmouth game, Buffalo fell too far behind in a 33-26 first half. The Bulls only received five points from their bench in that contest, all of which came from Ronaldo Segu.

UConn will play their fourth-straight home game this evening after taking on Sacred Heart, Saint Joe’s, and Florida. The nine-point loss to St. Joseph is the only blemish on an otherwise impressive UConn resume at this point in the young season.

On average, the Huskies are scoring 79.3 points while allowing 74 points per game.

Christian Vital has been great throughout the first three games of the season. Thus far, Vital is averaging 19.3 points and nine rebounds per game while hitting 35% of his threes. Three other Huskies are scoring 12.7 points or more per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Coyotes -110

The Coyotes (13-7-2, 28 points) are set for their third-straight home game. The Maple Leafs (9-10-4, 22 points) are set for their third-straight road game as they go into Arizona.

Toronto is stuck in the middle of the Atlantic division, and a big reason for that mediocrity is their 3-7-0 away record. The Maple Leafs have lost all of their last six games, four of which came on the road. In those six games, Toronto allowed 27 total goals.

On average, the Maple Leafs are scoring 3.13 goals per game (13th) while allowing 3.43 goals per game (24th).

While goaltender Frederik Andersen has earned nine wins, he’s allowing 2.76 goals per game with a .912 save percentage.

The Coyotes have been climbing the Pacific standings, and now sit behind only Edmonton. A large part of that ascent has been their recent run of four wins out of five games. While scoring at least three goals in each of those four wins, Arizona took down Washington and St. Louis via shootout.

On average, the Coyotes are scoring 2.77 goals per game (tied for 21st) while allowing 2.23 goals per game (1st).

Arizona owns the best defensive record in the NHL, and goaltender Darcy Kuemper deserves a great deal of credit for that. With a .937 save percentage, Kuemper has allowed 1.85 goals per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Toledo +8 -110

The Toledo Rockets (3-1) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-1) both have a single loss through the opening stretch of the 2019-20 season. Tonight, these two teams will go head to head.

The Rockets enter this contest 1-1 on the road after suffering a two-point loss to Valparaiso in the season opener. Since then, Toledo has earned comfortable wins over Marshall, Robert Morris, and Howard. Toledo has scored at least 96 points in two games.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 88.8 points while allowing 68.3 points per game.

Led by the 18.8 points and eight assists per game of Marreon Jackson, Toledo has four players scoring at least 13 points per contest. Both Luke Knapke and Spencer Littleson are scoring 15.8 points per game.

The Fighting Irish have jumped out to four wins, but they dropped the season opener to North Carolina by a score of 76-65. Notre Dame’s last two victories against Marshall and Presbyterian came by just 10 points.

On average, the Fighting Irish are scoring 74.6 points while allowing 60 points per game.

John Mooney leads Notre Dame by averaging 16.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. TJ Gibbs is shooting 41.4% from three to score 12.4 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Flames +130

The Flames (10-11-3, 23 points) will get a shot at the defending champs this evening when they go into St. Louis to take on the Blues (13-4-5, 31 points).

To put it simply, Calgary is due for a win. The Flames have lost five straight, although two losses have come by a single goal, one of which came in overtime. On the bright side, Calgary has allowed three goals or fewer in nine of their last 12 games.

On average, the Flames are scoring 2.50 goals per game (tied for 28th) while allowing 3.04 goals per game (18th).

Although he’s scored just one goal on the power play, left winger Matthew Tkachuk leads the Flames with 10 goals. He’s also added 10 assists for a team-high 20 points.

The Blues are atop the Central standings with a three-point gap separating them and the Avalanche. However, before Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Tampa Bay, St. Louis had lost three straight to Arizona, Columbus, and Anaheim. In those three losses, the Blues scored a total of five goals.

On average, the Blues are scoring 2.95 goals per game (17th) while allowing 2.73 goals per game (7th).

Jordan Bennington leads this St. Louis team from between the pipes. Bennington has won 10 games while allowing 2.32 goals per game with a .920 save percentage.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on NC State/Georgia Tech under49 -109

A pair of disappointing years have left the NC State Wolfpack (4-6) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-8) in the bottom half of the ACC. They’ll face off tonight with the over/under set at 49 points.

The Wolfpack enter this evening’s contest as losers of their last four games. They put up 24 against Boston College, but NC State has failed to score more than 20 points in five of their last six contests.

On average, the Wolfpack are scoring 23 points per game on 381 yards of offense while allowing 29 points on 377 yards.

Since Devin Leary has taken over at quarterback, he’s thrown for 894 yards, six touchdowns, and three picks. The big issue for Leary is that all four starts have been losses. And in two of those losses, Leary threw for 166 yards or fewer.

NC State has been bad, but Georgia Tech has been even worse. They’ve lost three straight, but that could have easily been eight losses in a row if an overtime win over Miami had ended differently. The Yellow Jackets have scored 10 points or fewer in two of their last three games.

On average, Georgia Tech is scoring 17 points per game on 290 yards of offense while allowing 31 points per game on 411 yards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Coastal Carolina +5 -110

The Utah Utes (3-0) are looking to stay perfect through their first four games of the season, but they’ll be on the road to take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2-2) this evening.

Utah has yet to come up against an opponent they haven’t been able to dispatch. Starting with an impressive win over Nevada, the Utes then scored 143 points in a win over Mississippi Valley and took down Minnesota by four. Two of Utah’s wins have come by five points or fewer.

On average, the Utes are scoring 98.3 points and allowing 64 points per game.

Against Minnesota, Utah allowed three double-digit scorers, including 21 points to Daniel Oturu. The Utes had four double-digit scorers themselves, including 19 points from both Timmy Allen and Both Gach.

A grand total of two points have kept the Chanticleers from a perfect record through four games. While they’ve beaten up on Middle Tennessee State and Hampden-Sydney, Coastal Carolina has suffered one-point losses to Campbell and Northern Kentucky.

On average, the Chanticleers are scoring 84.3 points and allowing 70.5 points per game.

Five Coastal Carolina players are scoring 11 points or more per game. Guard Tyrell Gumbs-Frater leads the way with 16.3 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on San Diego State -5 -114

After a perfect start to the season, the San Diego State Aztecs (3-0) aim to stay perfect while they go on the road to take on the San Diego Toreros.

Thus far, San Diego State has scored at least 76 points in every contest. Meanwhile, no opponent has scored any more than 71 on the Aztecs. San Diego State has defeated Texas Southern, BYU, and Grand Canyon on their way to 3-0.

On average, the Aztecs are scoring 79.7 points and allowing 58 points per game.

San Diego State starts three double-digit scorers, led by the 15.3 points per game of guard Malachi Flynn. Guard Jordan Schakel is scoring another 13 points per contest while hitting 71.4% of his three-point attempts.

San Diego has started the year with a losing record after going 1-1 at home and 1-2 on the road. The Toreros followed up two opening wins with two-straight losses, and most recently lost badly to Colorado in a 71-53 contest.

On average, the Toreros are scoring 66.2 points and allowing 68.6 points per game.

The Aztecs’ biggest task will be slowing Joey Calcaterra, who leads San Diego with his 16.8 points per game. No other Torero is scoring more than 11.4 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Portland State -6 -110

An in-state rivalry game pits the Portland Pilots (3-1) up against the Portland State Vikings (1-2). This evening’s game will take place on the Vikings’ home floor, where they’re 1-0 on the season.

Only a 10-point loss to USC has kept the Pilots from an undefeated record through four games. After starting with a big win over Willamette, Portland has earned comfortable victories over San Jose State and Maine in their two most recent games.

On average, the Pilots are scoring 73.5 points and allowing 57.8 points per game.

JoJo Walker and Isaiah White lead the Pilots in scoring. While Walker is averaging 13.8 points on 50% shooting from three and 52.8% shooting from the field, White is adding another 13.5 points per game while shooting 45.2% from the field.

Portland State opened the year with an easy win over Puget Sound, followed by two road losses to Indiana and Hawaii. While scoring 74 and 75 in those losses, the Vikings allowed 85 and 83.

On average, the Vikings are scoring 81 points and allowing 79 points per game.

The duo of Matt Hauser and Holland Woods leads the line for Portland State. Hauser is averaging 17.3 points per game and Woods is adding another 17 points of his own. Kyle Greeley is the third scoring option for the Vikings with his 12 points a game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Boise State +1½ -115

A tough start to the season has left the Boise State Broncos (1-2) with a losing record through three games. Tonight, the Broncos will play host to the BYU Cougars (3-1).

The Cougars will play just their second road game of the season after barely taking down Houston in a 72-71 contest five days ago. Before that, BYU defeated CSU Fullerton and Southern Utah, but lost to San Diego State by five in between.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 71.8 points per game while allowing 67 points per game.

Three Cougars are scoring 12.5 points or more, led by Jake Toolson’s 15.3 points per contest. While shooting 60% from three, guard Alex Barcello is adding another 13 points per game.

After destroying Life Pacific in a 126-49 contest, Boise State had the misfortune of going up against Oregon and UC Irvine. Both of those games resulted in losses, the latter of which came by a margin of nine points.

On average, the Broncos are scoring 87 points and allowing 74.7 points per game.

Guard Derrick Alston is the leading scorer for Boise State with 25 points per game. RJ Williams is perhaps the most important Bronco thus far with his 16 points and 11 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Rockets/Nuggets over222½ -109

The Rockets (11-3) and Nuggets (9-3) figure to play important roles in the Western Conference playoffs. For now, we’ll have to settle for an early-season clash between the two in Denver this evening. The over/under is set at 222.5 points.

Behind a nearly unstoppable James Harden, Houston has now won eight in a row. In each of those eight games, Harden has scored at least 36. In five of those eight games, Harden has scored 42 points or more. Four of those performances have resulted in 122 points or more for Houston.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 119.5 points and allowing 113.7 points per game.

Russell Westbrook is averaging 21.6 points a game for Houston, but he isn’t even close to Harden’s numbers. On average, Harden is putting up 39.2 points per game and is the MVP frontrunner at this point in the season.

The Nuggets have won six of their last seven games, propelling themselves into the lead in the Northwest. Denver is a defensive squad, but they’ve scored 106 points or more in seven games so far this year.

On average, the Nuggets are scoring 106.9 point and allowing 102.9 points per game.

Point guard Jamal Murray is the leading scorer for Denver. To this point, Murray is averaging 19.2 points per game. Nikola Jokic is adding another 16.4 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Rangers +165

The Washington Capitals (16-3-4, 36 points) are well atop the Metropolitan division, but they’ll have to go on the road to take on a well-rested Rangers team (8-8-2, 18 points) this evening.

The Capitals last played two days ago when they defeated Anaheim by a score of 5-2. That victory was one of three over Washington’s last four games. However, the Capitals’ other two victories came by a single goal each and they lost to Montreal by three.

On average, the Capitals are scoring 3.74 goals per game (1st) while allowing 2.96 goals per game (17th).

While Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with his 15 goals, no player has done more damage than defenseman John Carlson, who’s racked up eight goals and 27 assists for a team-high 35 points.

The Rangers have lost three of their last four, but the last two of that stretch were on the road against Tampa Bay and Florida. At home, New York is 5-4-2. The Rangers have scored at least three goals in each of their last six games.

On average, the Rangers are scoring 3.33 goals per game (tied for 9th) and allowing 3.61 goals per game (30th).

The biggest advantage for New York, apart from playing at home, is that they haven’t played since the 16th, meaning they’ve had two extra days of rest compared to Washington.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Hornets +4 -105

The Nets (5-8) won’t be at full strength this evening when they host the Hornets (6-8) in Brooklyn, yet they’re giving four points to the visitors.

Charlotte isn’t tearing up the NBA, but they’re a decent 3-4 on the road. Most recently, the Hornets have won two of their last three. Before losing to the Raptors, Charlotte defeated Detroit by three and New York by one.

On average, the Hornets are scoring 105.9 points per game while allowing 113.6 points per game.

Charlotte likes to score by committee. Of the five players averaging 11 points or more, Devonte Graham leads the way with his 18.3 points per game. Terry Rozier is adding another 16.4 points per game.

After a huge offseason, it looks like the Nets will have to wait until next year to truly reap the rewards. A mediocre start to the season has gotten worse as Brooklyn has dropped four of their last five. Over that stretch, Brooklyn was held to 93 points or fewer twice.

On average, the Nets are scoring 114.5 points and allowing 118.5 points per game.

Kyrie Irving is set to miss his third-straight game, which means the Nets will struggle to replace his 28.5 points per contest. They’ll aim to do so with Spencer Dinwiddie, who’s averaging 18.5 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Bucks/Hawks under231½ -109

While the Bucks (10-3) are proving they’re still one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks (4-9) are struggling. Tonight, these teams will take the court in Atlanta. The over/under is set at 231.5 points.

Milwaukee enters tonight’s game as the winner of four straight. The Bucks didn’t play the toughest competition in the world – Oklahoma, Chicago (twice), and Indiana – but they took care of business while playing three on the road. The Bucks held Indiana to 83.

On average, the Bucks are scoring 118.5 points and allowing 109 points per game.

Beyond the 30.3 points, 14 rebounds, and 6.2 assists of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks’ second-leading scorer is Khris Middleton, who’s averaging just 18.5 points per game.

The Hawks are coming off a difficult road trip in which they lost the final three games in a row against the Suns, Clippers, and Lakers. In each of their two most recent contests, Atlanta scored 101 points.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 106.1 points and allowing 115.5 points per game.

Only three Atlanta players are scoring more than 10 points per game. While Trae Young leads the team with 27 points per game, Jabari Parker and John Collins are adding 17 points, each.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Akron/Miami-OH under44 -109

The Akron Zips (0-10) are still in search of their first victory of the season. They’ll get one of their last two chances to do so this evening against the Miami of Ohio Redhawks (6-4). The over/under is set at 44 points.

Of Akron’s 10 losses this year, only the 37-29 defeat at the hands of UMass was a one-score game. The Zips have failed to score more than seven points on six occasions thus far. Even worse, Akron has scored just three points or fewer in four of their games.

On average, the Zips are scoring 11 points per game on 263 yards of offense while allowing 36 points per game on 400 yards.

The weakest part of this Akron offense is the running game. While the Zips have three players with at least 100 rushing yards, none of those three have more than Brandon Lee’s 177 yards. Combined, those three leading rushers have only a single touchdown between them.

Miami of Ohio has hit their best stretch of the season with four-straight wins. While scoring no more than 27 in three of those four victories, the Redhawks held their opponents to 24 points or fewer in all four. In their most recent contest, Miami held Bowling Green to three points.

On average, the Redhawks are scoring 25 points per game on 307 yards of offense while allowing 29 points per game on 381 yards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Kings -2 -109

Although they trail the two LA teams, the Suns (7-5) have been a pleasant surprise through 12 games. Tonight, they’ll try to continue that run against the Kings (5-7) in Sacramento.

Phoenix started with five wins out of seven, but they’ve since lost three of five. Over those last five contests, the Suns have allowed at least 112 points in four of them. Against Boston in their most recent game, Phoenix scored only 85 points.

On average, the Suns are scoring 114.9 points while allowing 109.6 points per game.

In three of Phoenix’ last five games, the team’s leading scorer put up 23 points or fewer. Devin Booker leads the Suns with 25 points per game.

The Kings suffered through the early part of the season, but they’ve now won three of their last four. Defense has led the way over that good stretch, as Sacramento has held three of their last four opponents to 99 points.

On average, the Kings are scoring 104.4 points while allowing 108.4 points per game.

Buddy Hield has proven himself as an NBA scorer after his prolific college basketball career. On average, Hield is scoring 19.9 points per game to lead the Kings.

50* Powerhouse Play on Avalanche +130

The Avalanche (12-6-2, 26 points) trail only the defending champs in the Central, and they’ll aim to gain some ground with a contest against the Flames (10-10-3, 23 points) in Calgary tonight.

Colorado has proven themselves to be one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the league this year. Starting with a 9-4 win over Nashville, the Avalanche have won four of their last five. Most recently, Colorado defeated the Canucks in overtime.

On average, the Avalanche are scoring 3.65 goals per game (4th) while allowing 2.95 goals per game (tied for 13th).

Center Nathan MacKinnon has done most of the goal-scoring damage for Colorado. Thus far, MacKinnon has 13 goals and 16 assists for a team-high 29 points.

Through a pair of home games and a pair of games on the road, Calgary has now lost four in a row. Although one of those losses came in overtime, the other three were decided by two goals or more. Most recently, Calgary lost a 6-0 game to Vegas.

On average, the Flames are scoring 2.52 goals per game (tied for 28th) while allowing 3.04 goals per game (18th).

Calgary hasn’t been strong offensively, but Matthew Tkachuk is doing his part with 10 goals and 10 assists on the season.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on New Mexico +1 -110

Both the New Mexico Lobos and UTEP Miners are undefeated. That will change for one of these teams after tonight’s game between the two on UTEP’s home floor.

New Mexico has kicked the year off with four-straight wins, and the most impressive part has been their offensive consistency. In each of those four contests, the Lobos have scored between 90 and 97 points while holding every opponent to 80 points or fewer.

On average, the Lobos are scoring 93 points while allowing 74.8 points per game.

Guard JaQuan Kyle leads the Lobos with his 19 points per game, much of which has come on the back of his 52.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Kyle is also adding 6.3 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. Four other New Mexico players are averaging at least 11.8 points per game.

UTEP has won all three of its games played thus far, which came against New Mexico Highlands, New Mexico State, and Eastern New Mexico. The Miners were held to just 65 points against New Mexico State.

On average, the Miners are scoring 76.3 points per game while allowing 59 point per game.

UTEP has just three players averaging 10 points or more, led by the 16 points per game of forward Bryson Williams.

50* Powerhouse Play on Wyoming PK -115

The Detroit Mercy Titans (0-2) have yet to win a game this season, and the Wyoming Cowboys (1-3) will hope that doesn’t change tonight when they host the Titans.

Detroit is headed for its third-straight road game after having to play in Clemson and NC State at the start of the year. Both games had remarkably similar result, as the Titans fell to the Wolf Pack 84-65 and then to the Tigers by a score of 87-65.

On average, the Titans are scoring 65 points and allowing 85.5 points per game.

Detroit Mercy hasn’t been very good offensively, but don’t tell that to Antoine Davis. Thus far, Davis is averaging 27 points per game while shooting 22.7% from three and 39.5% from the field.

Wyoming has lost three straight after opening the year with a 54-40 win over Idaho State. The Cowboys’ three losses came against South Carolina, CSU Fullerton, and Oregon State.

On average, the Cowboys are scoring 50.5 points and allowing 62.3 points per game.

Hunter Maldonado has been Mr. Do-It-All thus far for Wyoming. On the season, Maldonado is averaging 18.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.8 blocks per game, all of which lead the team. If Maldonado can improve his 13.3% shooting from three, he can take his game to the next level.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Predators -175

The Jets (12-8-1, 25 points) are currently four points clear of the Predators (9-7-3, 21 points) in the Central. Tonight, the Preds will play host to Winnipeg in Nashville.

Winnipeg has now won four of its last five, one of which came in overtime and three of which were decided by a single goal. In the middle of that stretch, the Jets were shut out in a 4-0 game against Colorado. Winnipeg is yet to score more than four goals in any of their last 16 games.

On average, the Jets are scoring 2.71 goals per game (23rd) while allowing 3.00 goals per game (17th).

With eight goals and 12 assists, center Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 20 points. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has won nine games with a save percentage of .927.

The Predators are due for a win after losing four straight, three of which came on the road. Nashville will be happy to be at home, where they can boast a 6-3-2 record.

On average, the Predators are scoring 3.68 goals per game (3rd) while allowing 3.37 goals per game (22nd).

The Predators win games by outscoring opponents with an offensive onslaught, and that offense can boast five players with six or more goals. Defenseman Roman Josi leads the team with 20 points on seven goals and 13 assists.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Northern Illinois -4 -110

Stuck in the middle of a compact and crowded Mid-American Conference are the Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-5) and Northern Illinois Huskies (4-6). These two teams will face off in Illinois this evening.

Eastern Michigan has won two of their last four games. Most recently, the Eagles defeated the Akron Zips by a score of 42-14. One of the two losses came to a good Buffalo team, and the other was a three-point overtime loss to Toledo.

On average, the Eagles are scoring 28 points per game on 389 yards of offense while allowing 31 points per game on 435 yards.

Eastern Michigan quarterback Mike Glass III has been good throughout the year. While completing 65.2% of his passes, Glass has thrown for 2,237 yards with 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

The Huskies dropped four in a row earlier on this season, but have since won three of five. Most recently, Northern Illinois shut out Akron, were shut out by Central Michigan, and then earned a three-point win over Toledo last week.

On average, the Huskies are scoring 24 points per game on 371 yards of offense while allowing 28 points per game on 386 yards.

The Northern Illinois offense has struggled mightily at times, and much of that can be attributed to quarterback Ross Bowers. On the season, Bowers has completed just 57.8% of his passes and has one more interception (8) than touchdowns (7).

50* Powerhouse Play on Samford -5 -109

The Samford Bulldogs (2-3) are undefeated at home, and they’ll aim to keep it that way this evening as they host the undefeated Manhattan Jaspers (2-0).

The Jaspers have played just two games so far this season, but they’ve won them both. After a nine-point win over Delaware State, Manhattan defeated Albany by six in a low-scoring affair. This will be Manhattan’s first road game of the year.

On average, the Jaspers are scoring 71 points and allowing 62.5 points per game while shooting just 38.6% from the field.

Guard Tykei Green leads this Manhattan squad with his 16 points and seven rebounds per game, but he’s shooting just 36% from the field. Samir Stewart is next on the list of scorers with 12 points per game.

Although Samford has lost all three road games, they’ve been able to stay perfect at home. The Bulldogs kicked off the year with a double-overtime loss to Morehead State, and most recently lost to North Alabama by just six.

On average, the Bulldogs are scoring 74.8 points while allowing 70.4 points per game.

While shooting 37.5% from three, Robert Allen leads Samford in scoring with his 17 points per game in addition to his 8.4 rebounds. Guards Josh Sharkey and Brandon Austin are averaging 15.5 and 14.8 points per game, respectively.

50* Powerhouse Play on Flyers +125

While the Flyers (10-6-4, 24 points) are watching the Capitals run away in the Metropolitan, the Panthers (10-5-5, 25 points) are just four points behind the Bruins. Tonight, the Panthers will host Philly in Florida.

Philadelphia has lost three in a row, but they’ll finally be coming into tonight’s game on two full days of rest. It’s also worth noting that none of those three losses came by more than one goal, and two were decided by a shootout. Prior to that losing streak, Philly won four in a row.

On average, the Flyers are scoring 2.90 goals per game (tied for 18th) while allowing 2.80 goals per game (8th).

Defense has been the strength of this Philadelphia team, and goaltender Carter Hart has been the fulcrum of that defense. With a  save percentage of .903, Hart is allowing 2.50 goals per game.

The Panthers enter tonight’s game as winners of three of their last four, but none of those victories came by more than a single goal. In fact, two of the three wins came via shootout. Throughout this good stretch, Florida has continued to let in goals.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 3.55 goals per game (5th) while allowing 3.55 goals per game (28th).

The Panthers are an offensive team, and center Jonathan Huberdeau leads the way with nine goals and 18 assists for a team-high 27 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Coyotes -155

While the Kings (8-11-1, 17 points) occupy the basement of the Pacific division, the Coyotes (12-7-2, 26 points) are on the heels of the first-place Oilers. Tonight, the Kings and Coyotes will face off in Arizona.

Los Angeles may not be the most feared team in the NHL, but they’ve managed to win each of their last three games. However, that good run was preceded by three-straight losses. On seven separate occasions, the Kings have allowed five goals or more.

On average, the Kings are scoring 2.65 goals per game (tied for 25th) while allowing 3.60 goals per game (29th).

With seven goals, 15 assists, and 22 points, center Anze Kopitar leads the Kings in all major offensive categories. Goaltending is an issue for Los Angeles, as Jack Campbell has the best numbers by allowing 3.11 goals per game with an .886 save percentage.

With a win this evening, the Coyotes would pull within a single point of Edmonton for the division lead. Arizona has now won three of their last four games, three of which came on the road. Over those four games, the Coyotes scored 12 total goals.

On average, the Coyotes are scoring 2.76 goals per game (21st) while allowing 2.33 goals per game (tied for 1st).

With nine wins, Darcy Kuemper has proven himself to be one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. With a save percentage of .937, Kuemper is allowing just 1.85 goals per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Chiefs -4 -110

Tonight’s Monday Night Football offering will have a special twist as the Chiefs (6-4) and Chargers (4-6) will take the field in the Estadio Azteca for a game in Mexico City.

After starting the year off with four wins in a row, Kansas City has now lost four of their last six. Although one of those losses came with quarterback Patrick Mahomes sidelined with an injury, Mahomes was on the field for last week’s 35-32 loss at the hands of Tennessee.

On average, the Chiefs are scoring 28 points per game on 419 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 393 yards.

Defense has been Kansas City’s biggest issue all year long. In each of their last three losses, the Chiefs have allowed 31 points or more. However, this high-powered offense looks ready to get it going again after a 446-yard day from Mahomes against the Titans.

Before last week’s narrow loss to Oakland, the Chargers earned a pair of wins over Chicago and Green Bay. Defense was the key to those victories, as they held the Bears to 16 points and the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers to just 11 points.

On average, the Chargers are scoring 21 points per game on 368 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 334 yards.

Throughout this season, the Chargers have scored 20 points or fewer in six contests.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bucks -7½ -109

While the Bulls (4-9) are rebuilding, the Bucks (9-3) have their eyes focused on an NBA Finals appearance. Tonight, these two teams will face off in Chicago.

Milwaukee has jumped out to the lead in the Central division with the 7-6 Pacers posing the largest threat. The Bucks are currently riding a three-game winning streak and have been victorious in seven of their last eight games. Milwaukee has scored 121 points or more in five of those eight contests.

On average, the Bucks are scoring 118.8 points while allowing 109.7 points per game.

MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.1 points, 14.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists, all of which lead the Bucks. Giannis is supported by the 18.5 points per game of Khris Middleton and the 17 points per game of Eric Bledsoe.

The Bulls are level with the Pistons in the basement of the Central division. Chicago will be at home for this contest, but they’ve gone just 2-4 in their own building. The Bulls have now lost three of their last four.

On average, the Bulls are scoring 107.7 points while allowing 111 points per game.

Chicago is without a dominant scorer. Zach LaVine leads the team with 21.6 points per game, and no other player is putting up even 15 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Rockets -6½ -110

The Trail Blazers (5-8) have gotten off to a very slow start, and now face a tough task while they try to get some momentum going as they head into Houston for a showdown with the Rockets (10-3).

Portland earned a tight victory over San Antonio in their most recent contest, but dropped six of seven before that. Out of their las eight games, the Blazers have allowed at least 114 points on five occasions. Portland has trouble finding offensive help for Damian Lillard, as the Blazers couldn’t even beat Brooklyn on a night when Lillard went for 60.

On average, the Blazers are scoring 112.8 points per game while allowing 114.1 points per game.

Apart from Lillard, who’s averaging 29.8 points per game, and CJ McCollum, who’s averaging 21 points per game, Portland has no player scoring more than 15.3 points per contest.

The Rockets enter tonight’s contest as one of the hottest teams in the NBA with seven wins in a row. Houston has scored at least 117 points in four of those victories. Throughout this winning streak, James Harden has scored 36 points or more in every game.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 118.5 points while allowing 114.2 points per game.

Harden leads the team with his 39.5 points per game, and Russell Westbrook is adding another 21 points and eight rebounds per contest.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bears/Rams under40½ -110

Sunday Night Football features an interesting contest between the Bears (4-5) and Rams (5-4) in Los Angeles. The over/under is set at 40.5 points.

Chicago is coming off a 20-13 win over the Lions, but they may have kissed their playoff hopes goodbye with a four-game losing streak. Over their past six games, the Bears have scored more than 21 points just once. Chicago has also been held to 16 points or fewer five times this year.

On average, the Bears are scoring 18 points per game on 282 yards of offense while allowing 17 points per game on 347 yards.

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky has failed to throw for more than 253 yards in any game this season, and hasn’t managed to rack up more than 173 passing yards over the last two games.

The Rams don’t look like they have a chance to catch the 8-2 Seahawks or 8-1 49ers in the NFC West, so they’re in desperate need of a win to keep up in the Wild Card race. After a pair of wins over Atlanta and Cincinnati, Los Angeles lost to Pittsburgh a week ago.

On average, the Rams are scoring 25 points on 388 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 349 yards.

Los Angeles has held their opponents to 17 points or fewer in three straight, and has scored only 12 points or fewer in two of the last four games.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Sabres +130

Both the Sabres (10-6-3, 23 points) and Blackhawks (8-7-4, 20 points) are in need of a few wins to get back in contention for their respective divisions. Tonight, these two squads will face off against one another.

A win this evening would put Buffalo level on points with Florida and in a tie for third in the Atlantic. After a run of six-straight losses, the Sabres are coming into tonight’s game on the back of a 4-2 win over Ottawa.

On average, the Sabres are scoring 3.00 goals per game (tied for 15th) and allowing 2.84 goals per game (11th).

Offensively, center Jack Eichel leads Buffalo with 12 goals, 11 assists, and a team-high 23 points. Four of Eichel’s goals came on the power play. Goaltender Carter Hutton is allowing 2.62 goals per game, but Linus Ullmark has the better save percentage with a .915.

The Blackhawks have won each of their last three games, the most recent of which was played yesterday. However, Chicago has given up nine total goals in those three contests.

On average, the Blackhawks are scoring 3.00 goals per game (tied for 15th) and allowing 2.95 goals per game (tied for 13th).

As always, Patrick Kane is the leading man for Chicago. Thus far, Kane has scored 10 goals and assisted 15 times for 25 points, all of which lead the Blackhawks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Warriors/Pelicans under228½ -109

The fall from grace has been unending for the Warriors (2-11), who will go into New Orleans to take on the Pelicans (3-9) this evening. The over/under is set at 228.5 points.

Golden State is already without the vast majority of the star pieces that turned them into a perennial powerhouse in the NBA over the past few years. Now, they’ll also be without D’Angelo Russell, who’s sidelined with a sprained thumb. The Warriors have lost six in a row entering tonight’s contest.

On average, the Warriors are scoring 109.5 points and allowing 119.8 points per game.

Golden State has failed to score more than 100 points four times this season. The Warriors have also scored 110 points or fewer on eight different occasions. Most recently, the Warriors scored 94 against the Lakers and 100 against the Celtics.

The Pelicans haven’t been much better than Golden State, and find themselves at the bottom of the Southwest. However, New Orleans has now won two of their last four by getting wins over the Clippers and Hornets.

On average, the Pelicans are scoring 116.3 points and allowing 121.7 points per game.

New Orleans has failed to reach 105 points in three of their last seven games. After losing a 109-94 contest against the Heat, the Pelicans will now see what they can muster in their second game in as many days.

50* Powerhouse Play on Wizards/Magic under223 -109

The Wizards (3-7) are aiming to get out of the basement in the Southeast, and the Magic (5-7) are trying to keep up with the Hornets and Heat. The over/under is set at 223 points for a contest between these two squads.

Before a 137-116 win over Minnesota, Washington dropped three straight to the Pacers, Cavaliers, and Celtics. In two of those losses, the Wizards couldn’t surpass 106 points.

On average, the Wizards are scoring 117.7 points and allowing 119.6 points per game.

Washington only has a single player scoring more than 15 points per game: Bradley Beal. Thus far, Beal is averaging 29.7 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game. Center Thomas Bryant is the next leading scorer with just 14.4 points per game.

Of the Magic’s five wins, every single one has come at home. Much of that has come over the past four games, in which Orlando has won three of four straight home games. However, Orlando has failed to score more than 102 points in eight of their 12 games this season.

On average, the Magic are scoring 100.3 points and allowing 99.9 points per game.

Finding a proper scorer has been an issue for the Magic, who are led by the 17.2 points per game of center Nikola Vucevic.

50* Powerhouse Play on Charlotte +4 -109

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-1) will be on the road as they go in search of their third win out of four games. The .500 Charlotte 49ers (1-1) will host the contest.

After a season-opening loss to Boston College, Wake Forest earned a two-point victory over Columbia before nearly putting up 100 points in a win against UNC Ashville. Wake Forest has shot 47.4% from the field so far this season.

On average, the Demon Deacons are scoring 77.7 points and allowing 73 points per game.

When it comes to scoring, guards Brandon Childress and Chaundee Brown lead this Wake Forest squad. While shooting 30% from three, Childress is averaging 17.3 points, six assists, and four rebounds per game. Brown is shooting 55.2% from the field on his way to 17 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.

Before a 71-58 win over Davidson in their most recent game, the 49ers lost by five to James Madison. With a loss today, Charlotte would already find themselves well behind the likes of Middle Tennessee and UTEP in the Conference USA standings.

On average, the 49ers are scoring 72.5 points and allowing 68.5 points per game.

Four Charlotte players are scoring at least 11.5 points per game. Leading them all is guard Jordan Shepherd, who’s averaging 13.5 points, four assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game. Forward Milos Supica is averaging 11.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Cardinals/49ers under45 -110

Fresh off their first loss of the season, the 49ers (8-1) will be ready to take out some frustration on the Cardinals (3-6-1) in San Francisco this afternoon. The over/under is set at 45 points.

On the face of it, this matchup looks scary for the visitors with an inexperienced rookie quarterback going up against one of the league’s best defenses. And Arizona’s recent form of three-straight losses doesn’t provide much confidence. These teams met at the end of October in a 28-25 San Fran win, but that was a Thursday game on short rest.

On average, the Cardinals are scoring 22 points per game on 373 yards of offense while allowing 28 points on 430 yards.

It’s fair to call Kyler Murray’s first year a moderate success. He’s shown the ability to win football games and looks like he belongs, but he’s also able to rely on a very short passing game in Kingsbury’s offense, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt.

The 49ers had won eight straight before last week’s overtime loss to Seattle. San Fran’s defense held their opponents to 20 points or fewer in each of their first seven games. They’ve also held opponents under 14 points on four occasions.

On average, the 49ers are scoring 29 points per game on 391 yards of offense while allowing 14 points per game on 283 yards.

The San Francisco offense won’t be at full strength with running back Matt Breida and All-Pro tight end George Kittle out. Breida leads the team in rushing with 542 yards, and Kittle is the leading receiver with 541 yards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Seton Hall -7 -109

As the St. Louis Billikens (3-0) go in search of a fourth-straight win, they’ll host the #12 Seton Hall Pirates (2-1).

After starting off the year with a pair of wins over Wagner and Stony Brook, Seton Hall faced its first real test of the young season when they faced #3 Michigan State a few days ago. The Pirates took their first loss by just three points to one of the best teams in the country.

On average, the Pirates are scoring 84 points and allowing 68 points per game.

Guard Myles Powell appears ready to lead this Seton Hall team. Thus far, he’s averaging 21.3 points and four rebounds per game whilst shooting 43.5% from three. Powell was a force against the Spartans, scoring 37 points in the contest.

The Billikens opened the season with three wins over FGCU, Valparaiso, and Eastern Washington. Thus far, St. Louis has scored at least 81 points in every game.

On average, the Billikens are scoring 84 points and allowing 65.7 points per game.

The duo of Jordan Goodwin and Hasahn French lead St. Louis offensively. While Goodwin is averaging 16 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, French is averaging 15.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Loyola Marymount +3½ -110

The Rams of Colorado State (2-1) will go in search of their first road win this evening when they take on the Loyola Marymount Lions (1-1).

One can forgive Colorado State for their lone loss of the season, which came against the #4 Duke Blue Devils. However, the Rams were completely outclassed in the 89-55 contest. Colorado State has defeated both Denver and Omaha.

On average, the Rams are scoring 69.7 points and allowing 72.3 points per game while shooting 42.2% from the field.

There’s a drop off after the four Rams scoring 10 points or more per game. Leading the group is center Nico Carvacho, who’s averaging 14 points and 13 rebounds per game.

Loyola Marymount opened the year with a 105-62 demolition of Westcliff, but couldn’t hang on in a five-point loss on the road at Nevada.

On average, the Lions are scoring 86 points and allowing 67 points while shooting an impressive 53.4% from the field.

A pair of scorers lead this Loyola Marymount team. Forward Ivan Alipiev is averaging 19 point and 7.5 rebounds per game, and Eli Scott is averaging 15.5 points and six assists per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Mavs -3½ -105

The Mavericks (6-5) have a losing record on their home floor, but they’ll need a win tonight in Dallas against the visiting Raptors (8-3) if they’re to stay above .500.

Toronto is showing the basketball world that they’re still a force to be reckoned with as the defending champs. The Raptors have won four of their last five, four of which they played on the road. This will be the fifth and final game of a five-game road trip for the Raptors.

On average, Toronto is scoring 112.6 points and allowing 106.6 points per game while shooting 45.9% from the field.

Pascal Siakam continues to bloom into a star player in the NBA. Thus far, Siakam is averaging 27.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per contest. Behind Siakam, Kyle Lowry is adding 21.8 points and 6.5 assists per game.

The Mavericks have lost three of their last four, but two of those losses came by four points or fewer. Dallas’ lone win in that stretch was a 138-122 victory over Memphis.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 114.2 points and allowing 111.7 points while shooting 45.2% from the field.

Dallas has the pleasure of sending out Luka Doncic every night. Doncic leads the team with his 28.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 9.3 assist, and 1.3 steals per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Appalachian State/Georgia State under62½ -110

The #25 Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-1) and the Georgia State Panthers (6-3) are two of the Sun Belt’s top teams. Saturday, they’ll face off against one another. The over/under is set at 62.5 points.

The Mountaineers would be undefeated through nine games if not for a loss to Georgia Southern at the conclusion of October. However, Appalachian State bounced back with a 20-15 win over South Carolina. In five of their games, Appalachian State allowed 15 points or fewer.

On average, the Mountaineers are scoring 36 points per game on 411 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 331 yards.

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas leads the offense with his 1,671 yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Running back Darrynton Evans has rushed for 883 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Georgia State was on a run of four-straight wins before running into UL-Monroe, to whom the Panthers lost 45-31. Two of Georgia State’s opponents managed only 21 points during that four-game winning streak.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 36 points per game on 485 yards of offense while allowing 36 points per game on 463 yards.

Panthers Quarterback Dan Ellington has thrown for 1,813 yards with 18 touchdowns and four interceptions.

50* Powerhouse Play on Rutgers -8½ -109

While the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) haven’t yet lost a game, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (0-3) are yet to win a game. Tonight, these two teams will face off on Rutgers’ home floor.

The Bonnies have started the year off with three straight losses to Ohio, Vermont, and Siena. In those contests, St. Bonaventure failed to score more than 65 points while allowing at least 61 points in each of them.

On average, the Bonnies are scoring 59 points and allowing 68 points per game. St. Bonaventure is shooting a paltry 35.2% from the field.

Only two Bonnies are scoring more than 10 points per game. Kyle Lofton and Dominick Welch are averaging 12 points and 13 points per game, respectively, but neither one of them are shooting more than 28.6% from three. Both of those players are also shooting no better than 34.3% from the field.

While scoring at least 62 in each contest, Rutgers has taken down Bryant, Niagara, and Drexel in their first three games of the year. After allowing 71 to Bryant, the Scarlet Knights haven’t given up more than 57 points.

On average, Rutgers is scoring 73.7 points and allowing 55.7 points per game.

Of the four Scarlet Knights scoring at least 10 points per contest, guard Geo Baker leads the way by averaging 14 points, five rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. Guard Ron Harper Jr. is averaging 10.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.