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The college football regular season isn’t over quite yet, folks! Army vs Navy takes center stage on Saturday, and it’s another busy day in the world of sports overall with plenty of action in the NBA, NHL, and college basketball in addition to the MLS Cup.
Let’s get straight to it as we hope to make your next bet better!
About Last Night
Pickswise prop streak reaches 12
Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7…not 10, not 11…. No, our Pickswise handicappers have now cashed an incredible 12 consecutive NBA player prop bets. We went 5-0 on Friday, with Tyrese Haliburton and Domantas Sabonis among those who came up big for us. Meanwhile, the Suns beat the Celtics 111-90 to match the Warriors with an NBA-best 21-4 record.
NHL experts 7-0 with their last 7 best bets
We had another successful night in the NHL, as well. Our best bets of Florida on the 3-way money line against Arizona and the over in Philadelphia vs Vegas were easy winners. As a result, we are now 7-0 in our last 7 best bets on the ice.
Today’s Slate
Army-Navy
You thought it was already bowl season? Think again! One of the biggest rivalries in all of sports adds another chapter to its illustrious history on Saturday. The Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen are squaring off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Check out our full preview and picks for Army vs Navy.
A combined 19 games in the NBA and NHL
Golden State star Stephen Curry is now just 10 three-pointers away from breaking Ray Allen’s all-time NBA record. Doing it tonight against Philadelphia is not entirely mission impossible. Curry is +400 to get it done on Saturday. Warriors-76ers is one of 7 NBA games, while Hurricanes-Oilers headlines a 13-game NHL schedule. Here are all of our picks for the NBA and NHL.
Stephen Curry needs 10 3-pointers to pass Ray Allen for the most all-time.
Curry has 22 career games with 10 3-pointers, more than the next 5 players on the list combined (16).
Klay Thompson is 2nd on the list with 5. pic.twitter.com/l76DCVaMt2
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 9, 2021
Kansas and Kentucky take the court
A sizable slate of college basketball features 2 all-top 25 showdowns. No. 21 Ohio State and No. 22 Wisconsin are set for a Big Ten matchup, while No. 9 Alabama hosts No. 14 Houston. Kansas (vs Missouri), Kentucky (vs Notre Dame), and UCLA (vs Marquette) are other top 10 teams that could be tested. Don’t miss our expert picks on the side and total for all of today’s contests.
Portland vs. NYC FC for the MLS Cup
There are 5 English Premier League games on Saturday’s soccer schedule, but don’t forget about the big one on the other side of the pond. The 2021 Major League Soccer season comes to a close with Portland battling NYC FC for the title. Check out our best bet for the final.
Best Bet of the Day
St. Louis Blues ML over Montreal Canadiens
7:00 pm ET, ESPN+
These are 2 teams headed in opposite directions. The Blues enter this contest with a strong 14-8-1 record, including 9-3-1 at the Enterprise Center. They have won 6 home games in a row. On the other side, the 2021-22 campaign has been a rough one so far for the Canadiens. They are 6-19-3 and riding a 5-game losing streak. To put it simply, Montreal cannot score. The Habs are averaging a measly 2.18 goals per game, which ranks 29th in the league. The Blues have a well-rounded offensive unit that is scoring 3.38 goals per game, which is good for 7th in the league. St Louis has also been money on the power play, converting on 28.4 percent of its man advantages. Read our full game preview for Canadiens vs Blues.
Must-watch
Don’t miss the Week 14 show of Pickswise Playbook with Ross Tucker, Chris Rose, and Jared Smith as they pinpoint the best bets for all this week’s games.
Additionally, check out our daily betting show Let’s Bet It! with regular hosts Jared Smith, Lauren Jbara, and Alex Glaze breaking down the day’s best bets and looking ahead to the rest of the sports betting weekend. They will be joined by college football analyst and frequent guest Mark Zinno, who will discuss the Army vs Navy game as well as engage in an early discussion on the College Football Playoff matchups. Watch on our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/c/Pickswise.
Must-read
Pickswise lead betting analyst Jared Smith has provided his NFL Week 14 best bets and sportsbook insights, and you should also take a look at this week’s millionaire parlay, our survivor pool picks, and our Dog House underdog picks. We have posted all of our picks for this week’s NFL games, as well.
And of course we still have plenty of college football coverage, with one more regular-season game to go this afternoon followed by bowl season in the near future. I have provided a complete breakdown of Army-Navy in addition to a look at the futures market in advance of the Heisman Trophy presentation and all of the bowl games.
Be sure to head over to the Analysis tab for even more great sports betting content. Later in the day be on the lookout for the best odds boosts and offers from The Promo Guy (@ThePromoGuy123).
Stat of the Day
Seven of the past 10 Army-Navy games have been decided by 7 points or fewer. The Midshipmen (+7.5) have covered in 7 of their past 9 contests.
Boost of the Day
Sean O’Malley to win by KO/TKO over Raulian Paiva
Boosted to +200 with FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportbook is celebrating a big day in the UFC with an odds boost for O’Malley vs Paiva. O’Malley winning by a KO or TKO has been boosted from +115 all the way to +200. Our tipster is betting on O’Malley to do it, so with an added boost this looks an especially intriguing play.
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