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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Ospreys? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, FL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 157.5 points, with North Florida being favored by -6.5 over UNC Asheville.</p><h3>UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNF Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Ospreys.</li><li>Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UNC Asheville Win on the Road?</h3><h3>UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>UNC Asheville fell 82-76 to Ohio on Saturday, November 9th. The Bulldogs were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 42-34 at halftime, Asheville scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 158 narrowly went over the pre-game line of 157.5.</p><p>UNC Asheville put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 44% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 42.1%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they struggled, making just 50% of their attempts. Fletcher Abee and Josh Banks both hit 5 threes, finishing with 20 points each.</p><p>UNC Asheville's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 44% from the field. The Bulldogs had trouble containing two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 53% of their attempts (17/32).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNC Asheville's defense allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws (77%). Additionally, the Bulldogs gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Florida Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>North Florida Ospreys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Florida fell 90-77 to Georgia on Tuesday, November 12th. The Ospreys were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-31 at halftime, North Florida put up 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 167 went over the pre-game O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Ospreys put up 77 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. They connected on 12 of 37 threes, hitting 32.4%, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 51.4%. They also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.</p> <p>Liam Murphy and RJ Godfrey led the way, each playing 24 minutes. Murphy hit 5 of 7 threes, finishing with 22 points, while Godfrey added 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 8 of 11 from the field.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 43 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida's opponents shot 40%, connecting on 6 of 15 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 78%. North Florida gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Razorbacks game? Catch the action at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, as the Razorbacks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -24.5 against Pacific in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PACIFIC TIGERS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pacific Tigers +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.</li><li>Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like Pacific at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to Northern Arizona 60-57 on Thursday, November 14th, in a home game where they were favored by 5.5 points. Not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points were 117, well below the 153-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Pacific trailed 30-24 at halftime but outscored Northern Arizona 33-30 in the 2nd half. Despite the stronger 2nd half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their last game, the Pacific Tigers managed just 57 points, shooting 39.2% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 56.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>Elias Ralph was a standout, contributing 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 60% from three-point range. Trent McLaughlin added 22 points, but hit just 35% of his shots, including 18.2% from deep.</p><p>Pacific's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (20/51). They limited two-point shooting to 12/30 (40%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 8/21 (38%). Pacific also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws (56%).</p><h3>Will the Razorbacks Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Arkansas improved to 3-0 on the season with a 65-49 win over Troy on Wednesday. The Razorbacks were -13 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the total points of 114 fell well short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 27-26 at halftime, Arkansas clamped down defensively, allowing just 22 points in the second half while scoring 39 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>Arkansas managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.8%, thanks in large part to hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they struggled, making only 50% of their shots.</p> <p>Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Ivišić each scored 19 points, with Ivišić hitting 6 of 7 threes, shooting 75% overall. Boogie Fland added 12 points and 7 assists, while Myles Rigsby also contributed 12 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 10 threes, Arkansas held their opponent to just 49 points. The Razorbacks allowed 42% shooting overall, with their opponent hitting 24 of 56 shots.</p> <p>From the line, Arkansas sent their opponent to the stripe 14 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Razorbacks also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Pacific Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Fightin' Blue Hens? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. In this non-conference matchup, Bryant is favored by -1.5 against Delaware. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 6:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Fightin' Blue Hens.</li><li>Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Defense Show Up in Newark?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs cruised to an 87-64 win over Buffalo on Thursday, November 14th. Bryant, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 151, falling short of the O/U line of 163.5.</p> 

<p>Bryant dominated the first half, leading 50-25 at the break. Although they allowed 39 points in the second half, they still managed to score 37 points to seal the win.</p><p>Bryant put up 87 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, with two-point shooting at 39.6% (21/53) and three-point shooting at 37% (10/27).</p> <p>The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Ryan Sabol led the team with 17 points, while Rafael Pinzon added 15, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 64 points. The Bulldogs allowed a 35% shooting performance, with 19 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>Bryant gave up 13 two-point baskets on 25 attempts (52%) and 6 three-pointers on 28 attempts (21%). Their opponent also went 20/30 from the free-throw line (66%). The Bulldogs limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Fightin' Blue Hens?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware picked up a 64-58 road win over Iona on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Blue Hens not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>The Blue Hens led 30-18 at halftime but allowed Iona to score 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The combined points of 122 fell well below the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Delaware's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 38.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 35% of their threes, hitting 7 of 20, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. The Blue Hens managed 8 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, while shooting 76.5% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Dejour Reaves and Yaphet Moundi led the team with 16 points each, with Moundi also grabbing 18 rebounds and shooting 75% from the floor. Niels Lane and Tahron Allen added 14 points apiece, with Allen hitting both of his three-point attempts and shooting 54.5% overall.</p><p>Delaware's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 18/51, a 35% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware's defense was even more effective, with the opponent hitting only 4 of 22 threes, an 18% clip. They also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 22 attempts.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>The Maple Leafs and Sabres are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sabres will host the game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic divisional contest against the Sabres. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Maple Leafs to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Maple Leafs sit in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-22-9. In the Atlantic Division, Toronto is 3rd with a record of 8-11 against divisional opponents. On the road this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 21-9-6.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Toronto has gone 5-5 and are 3-2 in their last five games. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs have gone 17-23 this season. When favored, Toronto has gone 35-16-7 this season.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of 15-21 and an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game. So far, Toronto has been favored in 58 games and has a puck line record of 18-40 in those contests.</p>

<p>Overall, the Maple Leafs have 23 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Toronto's puck line record is 7-3, and their puck line record for the season is 28-44.</p> <p>This season, Toronto's games have an average of 6.8 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.5. The Maple Leafs come in with an over/under performance of 39-31-2.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Toronto has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>The Maple Leafs come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 3rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 7th in the league. This season, the Maple Leafs are 22-11 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 17-9 record.</p><p>Toronto's leading scorer is Auston Matthews. So far, he has 59 goals which is 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 35 assists so far.</p><p>The Sabres defense is currently 17th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against Buffalo. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 8th with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Ilya Samsonov has started 34 games this season. His current record stands at 19-6, and his save percentage is 0.664%.</p><h3>Do the Sabres Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p><p>Buffalo comes into the game with a 35-34-5 record, which has them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, the Sabres are in 6th place. At home this season, Buffalo has gone 18-18-1.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 6-4 and have won two of their last three games. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, Buffalo has gone 20-23 this season.</p></p><p>Buffalo enters this game with a puck line record of 41-33 and they have gone 24-15 vs. the puck line as the underdog. So far, the Sabres have had 24 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Sabres have gone 32-15 vs. the puck line and their average scoring margin as the underdog is -.1 goals per game. In their last ten home games, Buffalo has gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Buffalo have an average of 6 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.4. In terms of their over/under performance, the Sabres come in with a record of 30-42-2.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Toronto has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Sabres are averaging 3 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 13th in the league. The Buffalo offense is ranked 30th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 18th in the NHL.</p><p>Buffalo's current leading scorer is JJ Peterka. This season, he has 26 goals, which puts him 45th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Peterka has 20 assists this season.</p><p>Buffalo defense takes on the Maple Leafs ranked 17th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against Buffalo. They also are 8th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen comes into the game having made 44 starts this season. So far, his record is 24-19 and he has a save percentage of 0.864%.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 3/30/24

<p>The Dolphins are the heavy favorite in their week 11 matchup against the Raiders, which will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. The game is set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th, and will be televised on CBS. The Dolphins' money line odds are -390, while the Raiders are at +299. Miami is favored by -7.5 points, and the over/under line is 44.5 points.</p><h3>LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 30 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 11 against the Dolphins, the Raiders are looking to snap a five-game losing streak. Las Vegas currently sits at 2-7, placing them 27th in our power rankings and giving them just a 1% chance of making the playoffs. In their most recent game, the Raiders fell 41-24 to the Bengals, dropping them to 4th in the AFC West with an 0-3 division record.</p> <p>Las Vegas has an average scoring margin of -9.2 points per game and is 4-5 against the spread. They are 4-4 as underdogs and 0-1 as favorites. Their O/U record is 6-3, with the over hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Raiders rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 22nd in the NFL in points per game (18.7) and 29th in yards per game (280.2). Las Vegas ranks 7th in passing attempts per game but is 18th in passing yards, averaging 203.3 per game. On the ground, they are last in the league in rushing yards per game (76.9) and 26th in rushing attempts. The Raiders are 25th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate (33.6%) but have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 5th with a 59.1% conversion rate.</p> <p>In week 9, Gardner Minshew II threw for 124 yards, completing 10 of 17 passes, in a loss to the Bengals. Jakobi Meyers led the team with 8 receptions for 105 yards, while Alexander Mattison had 36 rushing yards on 9 carries. Las Vegas scored 14 points in the 4th quarter and converted 5 of 13 3rd-down attempts.</p><p>In their 41-24 loss to the Bengals, the Raiders' defense struggled to get off the field, allowing Cincinnati to convert on 53.3% of their third down attempts. The Raiders gave up five passing touchdowns and allowed the Bengals to complete 69.2% of their passes for 243 yards. They also managed just one sack and one interception.<p></p>The Raiders' defense also struggled to generate pressure, as they had a negative differential in both QB hits and tackles for loss. Overall, the Bengals put up 373 yards of total offense, with 130 of those coming on the ground (4.2 yards per attempt).</p><h3>Are The Dolphins Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Miami ended a four-game losing streak with a 23-15 win over the Rams in week 10, bringing their record to 3-6. The Dolphins rank 20th in our power rankings and have an 8.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2nd in the AFC East, but with a 1-2 division record, they have no chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Miami is 3-6 against the spread, but they have covered in two straight games, including their win over the Rams, where they were 2-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 49.5, and the teams combined for 38 points. The Dolphins’ O/U record is 3-6 this season.</p><p>Miami’s offense ranks 26th in our power rankings, and they are 27th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 16.3 points per game. They are 20th in the league in total yards per game (315.2), and they rank 25th in passing yards per game (188.8) on 31.2 attempts per game. On the ground, Miami is 8th in rushing attempts and 9th in rushing yards per game (126.4). They have been solid on 3rd down, converting 40.2% of their attempts, which ranks 10th in the NFL, and they are 8th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 10, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 207 yards, completing 20 of 28 passes with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Jaylen Waddle led the team with 57 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane rushed for 37 yards on 12 carries. Miami scored 7 points in the 1st quarter, 3 in the 2nd, 7 in the 3rd, and 6 in the 4th, converting 6 of 13 3rd downs and 2 of 3 red zone attempts.</p><p>The Dolphins' defense came up with four sacks and held the Rams to a 25% conversion rate on third down in their most recent game, helping them to a 23-15 win. Miami's run defense was also solid, allowing just 70 yards on 18 attempts. Despite giving up 327 yards through the air, they didn't allow any passing touchdowns and came up with one interception.</p><p></p><p>They also won the quarterback hit battle by two but did lose the tackles for loss differential by -3. Opposing quarterbacks completed 69.6% of their passes against Miami in this game.</p>

Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Wings and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Red Wings are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Red Wings picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Detroit Have A Chance at SAP Center?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, Detroit improved to 7-9-1. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Detroit fell behind in the first period, but Dylan Larkin’s two power-play goals in the second period turned things around. The Sabres scored at 11:39 in the first, and the Red Wings didn’t answer until 7:49 into the second period.</p><p>The Red Wings were held scoreless until the second period, when Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both goals came on power plays, with Larkin scoring at 12:11 and again at 5:22 in the second period. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist on the second.</p> <p>Detroit registered 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15 in the game. Lucas Raymond added to his assist total, now with 10 on the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period but kept the Sabres off the board after that, securing a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. Detroit's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p><h3>Will San Jose Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks fell to 5-11-4 on the season. As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Sharks failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>San Jose took the lead in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three unanswered goals. The Sharks managed to tie it up at 2-2 in the third period, but the Canucks scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>The Sharks took 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, but only found the net twice. Nico Sturm scored his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, tying the game 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>San Jose was held scoreless in the first period before Sturm got them on the board 2:37 into the second. Granlund’s goal came with 18:43 gone in the third. The Sharks recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves, posting a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>The Zips and Bluejays are set to face off at 1:30 ET on TNT. The Bluejays will host the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with Creighton being favored by -12.5 over Akron.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 1:30 ET on Thursday, March 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Even though we have Creighton winning straight-up, we like Akron at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Akron Win on the Road?</h3><p>Today marks Akron's 32nd game of the season and they currently have a 21-10 overall record. In road games, the Zips have a record of 8-8 while they have gone 15-2 at home. Akron enters this game with a solid ATS record of 17-16, sitting above .500. Looking at their last ten games, Akron has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 31 games, Akron has an over/under record of 12-21-0, with their games averaging a combined 138.8 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Zips' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 129 points per game.</p><p>The Akron offense is coming off a game in which they scored 62 points vs. Kent State. Overall their field goal percentage was 39.6% while connecting on 8 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Enrique Freeman, who is averaging 18.6 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Ali Ali also maintains a PPG average of 15.6 heading into game.</p><p>The Zips' defense is presently ranked 27th nationally, allowing an average of 65.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Kent State, the Golden Flashes finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 61 points vs. Akron.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bluejays?</h3><p>In their most recent game, Creighton fell to Providence by a score of 78-73. So far this season, Creighton's record is 23-8. When playing on the road, they have gone 9-5, while at home they are 14-4. As of now, Creighton has a winning ATS record at 17-15. In their previous five games, they are 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Creighton's games have, on average, featured 150.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 16-16-0. Their average over/under line is currently 148.3 points so far. The Bluejays have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 148 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>The Creighton offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Providence. Overall their field goal percentage was 37.9% while connecting on 6 threes. Offensively, the Bluejays hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 42nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 107th in terms of percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Bluejays' defense is ranked 106th in the country at 69.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Providence, the Friars finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 78 points vs. Creighton.</p>

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