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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-141) will host the Utah Jazz (+119) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.</p>

<p>Utah enters this game with a record of 6-20, which is good for 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11-16 and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-71 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 126-119 win over the Pistons on Thursday, the Jazz improved to 6-20 this season. Utah, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>The Jazz started strong, leading 48-19 after the 1st quarter, thanks to a 10-0 run. However, the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-19 and the 3rd quarter 32-30. Utah entered the 4th quarter with a 97-86 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-29 in the final period.</p><p>Collin Sexton led the Jazz to a win over the Pistons with 30 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Keyonte George added 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8%, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Utah connected on 20 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 47% overall. Sexton scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Markkanen added 13 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. The Pistons scored 32 and 33 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively, but Utah still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Jazz held Detroit to 43% shooting and just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making 13 threes. The Pistons also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Utah grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Brooklyn as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Nets improved to 11-16 this season with a 101-94 road win over the Raptors on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn took control in the 4th quarter, holding Toronto to 18 points while scoring 31. An 11-0 run broke a 90-90 tie, giving the Nets a 101-90 lead before the Raptors added a few late points.</p><p>In their win over the Raptors, the Nets shot just 40.2% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the floor and making 4 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Johnson scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Shake Milton and Noah Clowney each added 6 of their 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the final period. Ben Simmons also contributed 12 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 94 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Nets limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Brooklyn sent Toronto to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Coyotes and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Coyotes.</p><h3>ARIZONA COYOTES VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Flyers coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>The Flyers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Coyotes Lock in a Win at Philadelphia?</h3><p><p>Heading into today's game, the Coyotes are 13th in the Western Conference and 7th in the Central Division with a record of 23-24-4. On the road, Arizona has gone 8-14-4 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 3-7, and they have lost five straight games overall. In games where they are the underdog, Arizona has gone 13-23-3 this year.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Coyotes have gone 14-11 against the puck line. Overall, Arizona's puck line record is at 27-23. In their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 7-3 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>So far, Arizona has dropped 16 games by more than one goal. As the underdog, the Coyotes have gone 22-16 against the puck line, including going 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games.</p> <p>The average goal total for Arizona's games is sitting at 6.1. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Coyotes come in with an over/under record of 26-21-3.</p><p>Across the Coyotes last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Coyotes are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 25th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. The Coyotes went 10-3 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 13-19.</p><p>Arizona's current leading scorer is Clayton Keller. This season, he has 21 goals, which puts him 37th in the NHL. Keller also comes into the game with 27 assists.</p><p>Philadelphia defense takes on the Coyotes ranked 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.8 shots per game against Philadelphia. They also are 7th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Karel Vejmelka gets the start and has made 18 starts this season. His record at this point is 6-11, and his save percentage is 0.625%.</p><h3>Do the Flyers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Flyers are 13-12-2 and have won three straight games. In the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia is in 5th place and 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. Overall, the Flyers are 28-19-6 and have 62 points. Over their last ten games, Philadelphia has gone 5-5.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Flyers have a record of 9-5-1 and have been favored in 15 of their 53 games. In the Eastern Conference, the Flyers have gone 12-14 and have been the underdog in 38 of their games. Against teams from the Western Conference, Philadelphia has gone 8-7 this season.</p></p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game with a puck line record of 31-22 this season, including going 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games. So far, the Flyers have had 16 wins by multiple goals and have been favored in 15 games this season.</p>

<p>When favored, Philadelphia has gone just 3-12 against the puck line and their average scoring margin for the season sits at just +.1 goals per game. In their last 10 games at home, the Flyers have gone just 2-8 against the puck line and just 10-17 at home overall.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Philadelphia is 5.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Flyers come in with an over/under record of 20-30-3.</p><p>Across the Coyotes last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.</p><p>On offense, the Flyers are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. Coming into the game, the Flyers have a 19-11 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 7-8.</p><p>The leading scorer for Philadelphia's offense is Travis Konecny. Coming into the game he has 24 goals, ranking 19th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 22 assists so far.</p><p>The Flyers defense is currently 23rd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 27.8 shots per game against Philadelphia. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 7th with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Arizona, goalie Samuel Ersson has started 25 games in this season. His current record is 14-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.654%.</p>

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<p>The Dragons and Bison are set to face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bison will host the game at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC. Drexel comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +2</p><p>This game will be played at Burr Gymnasium at 3:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Howard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Drexel Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 6-4 this season with a 77-70 win over Albany on Saturday. Drexel was a +2.5 point underdog going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Drexel led 37-23 at halftime, but Albany made things interesting by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half. Drexel managed to score 40 points after the break to hold on for the win. The total points for the game were 147, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 77 points while shooting 61% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks in part to hitting 54.5% of their three-pointers (6/11) and 63.3% of their two-point attempts (19/30).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons connected on 80.8% of their shots, going 21/26. Amar'e Marshall led the way with 19 points, while Kobe MaGee added 17, hitting 50% from deep. Jason Drake, DeMarr Langford Jr., and Kacper Klaczek each contributed 14 points, with Langford shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>Even with Drexel allowing 70 points, the Dragons couldn’t capitalize on their defensive efforts from beyond the arc, where they held their opponent to just 10% shooting (2/19). Drexel’s defense struggled inside, giving up 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 25 of 38 shots.</p> <p>Drexel also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 attempts for a 93% success rate. The Dragons allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bison Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Howard Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Howard improved to 3-6 on the season with an 88-83 win over UNCW on Saturday. The Bison, who were +5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Howard led 45-40 at halftime and matched UNCW point-for-point in the second half, with both teams scoring 43. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Howard's offense was on fire in their last game, scoring 88 points with a field goal percentage of 52.9% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They were especially deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 20 threes for a 65% shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 26 attempts, good for 80.8%.</p> <p>Khamari McGriff led the way with 34 points, shooting 14 of 16 from the field. Marcus Dockery added 27 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes and dishing out 7 assists. Blake Harper and Joshua Strong each contributed 18 points, with Strong hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard's defense gave up 13 threes on 20 attempts, a 65% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% rate.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs Howard Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Islanders winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+150)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Islanders?</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 12-14-7 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Trailing 2-0, Casey Cizikas got the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal for New York, cutting the deficit to 3-2 before the Rangers pulled away.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist, with Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also contributing assists.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net twice in the second period, with Cizikas' goal coming 4:38 into the period and Nelson scoring with just 8 seconds left.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the second period after they had cut the Rangers' lead to 2-1. The Islanders made it 3-2 late in the second, but their defense gave up two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Toronto’s latest game ended in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 21-10-2. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for only 3.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up for Toronto with just 52 seconds left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander found the net for the 9th time this season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. The Maple Leafs registered 28 shots on goal and had 10 giveaways.</p> <p>Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th. After Nylander’s first-period goal, Toronto was unable to score again in regulation or overtime.</p><p>Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Maple Leafs' defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Toronto's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Mountain Hawks and Flyers face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flyers are hosting the game at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Dayton being favored by -21.5 over Lehigh.</p><h3>LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like Lehigh at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mountain Hawks Find a Way to Win in Dayton?</h3><h3>Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Lehigh improved to 2-5 on the season with a dominant 90-63 home win over Monmouth on Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks, who were favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>Lehigh led 39-27 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Monmouth 51-36.</p><p>Lehigh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 90 points on 56.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from beyond the arc (11/23) and 63.3% on two-point attempts (19/30).</p> <p>Tyler Whitney-Sidney led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 66.7% from three-point range (4/6). The Mountain Hawks also connected on 82.6% of their free throws (19/23) and dished out 20 assists in the win.</p><p>Lehigh's defense struggled, giving up 63 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Mountain Hawks couldn't contain the two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 63% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Lehigh allowed 11 threes on 47% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 19 free throws at an 82% rate. On the boards, Lehigh gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Dayton Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Dayton improved to 6-2 on the season with a 77-69 win over Western Michigan on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Flyers were heavy favorites at -24.5 but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Dayton turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Broncos 45-34. The game’s total points of 146.5 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Dayton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 77 points while shooting 52.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to their 42.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Flyers were solid, connecting on 18 of 22 shots for an 81.8% success rate.</p> <p>Enoch Cheeks had a standout performance, shooting 70.0% from the field and 60.0% from three-point range, finishing with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Markhi Strickland was also efficient, hitting 9 of 12 shots for 19 points. Owen Lobsinger led the team with 24 points, though he shot just 42.1% overall and 30.0% from deep.</p><p>Dayton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. The Flyers had trouble containing two-point shots, with the other team hitting 59% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dayton allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spiders versus the 49ers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Charlotte is favored by -2.5 vs. Richmond.</p><h3>RICHMOND SPIDERS VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte 49ers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Halton Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the 49ers.</li><li>Not only will Charlotte pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Richmond Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Richmond suffered a 79-72 home loss to Marist on Saturday, November 9th. The Spiders, who were -9.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Richmond led 44-41 at halftime but managed just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the over/under line of 141.5.</p><p>Richmond put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 39.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.1%. They hit 8 of 22 from beyond the arc, shooting 36.4% from three, and connected on 77.4% of their free throws, going 24 for 31 from the line.</p> <p>DeLonnie Hunt led the Spiders with 27 points, shooting 55.6% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Josh Pascarelli added 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep, while Jackson Price knocked down 6 of 10 threes, finishing with 20 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Richmond's defense gave up 79 points, even though they held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, including 41% on two-pointers (12/29) and 36% from beyond the arc (8/22).</p> <p>The Spiders sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 attempts for 77%. Richmond also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Charlotte Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Charlotte 49ers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charlotte's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 103-74 to Utah State on Saturday. The 49ers entered the game as +14 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 52-39 at halftime, Charlotte struggled to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 51. The 49ers will look to regroup and tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, the Charlotte 49ers put up 74 points, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 22 attempts, and connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 16 for 22.</p> <p>Robert Braswell IV was a standout, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 87.5% overall, finishing with 20 points in just 19 minutes. Ian Martinez led the team with 23 points, adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Nik Graves and Dexter Akanno each contributed 15 points.</p><p>Charlotte's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 103 points on 57% shooting from the field. The 49ers allowed their opponent to hit 31 of 44 two-point attempts, a 70% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charlotte's opponent made 7 of 22 threes, shooting 31%. The 49ers also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 20 free throws (74%). Charlotte gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

Richmond Spiders vs Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Braves versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on None. The game will be played at William Nicks Building in Prairie View, TX. Alcorn State is favored by -3 in this Southwestern Athletic conference matchup the against Prairie View A&M. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +3</p><p>This game will be played at William Nicks Building at 6:30 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Prairie View A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Alcorn State Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Alcorn State is favored by 3 points heading into their matchup against Prairie View A&M. The Braves have a record of 10-17 this season and are currently on a four-game winning streak. So far, they have gone 8-4 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, Alcorn State has gone 5-14 this season, and they have an average scoring margin of -12.1 points per game. Their most recent road game was a win over Florida A&M, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>Alcorn State has been a strong bet against the spread this season, going 13-11 overall. When favored, the Braves have an impressive mark of 7-2 vs. the spread. This success vs. the spread has also extended to their recent games, as they have gone 3-0 ATS on the road and 3-0 ATS as the favorite in their last three contests.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Alcorn State games is 13-11. The average scoring total in their games this year is 148.6 points. Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (146.7). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 143 points.</p><p>Alcorn State's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 79 points vs. Florida A&M. Overall, they hit 40.6% of their shots from the field and went 22/30 from the free-throw line. Jeremiah Kendall is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.5. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Gambrell also brings a PPG average of 12.2 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Braves' defense is positioned 296th in the country, permitting 77.6 points per game. Alcorn State's three-point defense is currently 257th in the country at 9.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.3% of their shots vs. Alcorn State.</p><h3>No Pressure for Prairie View A&M as Home Dogs</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Prairie View A&M has a 4-4 record at home this season. They come into this game on a two-game losing streak, and they are 10-18 overall. In their last game, the Panthers lost to Mississippi Valley State by a score of 57-51.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, Prairie View A&M has gone 6-4. For the season, they have a scoring differential of +0.1 points per game at home.</p><p>As the underdog, Prairie View A&M has gone just 7-11 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS record is 9-18. At home, the Panthers have an ATS mark of just 1-7 this year and they are just 1-6-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. Their ATS record as the underdog in their last 10 games is just 2-8.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Prairie View A&M's games this season (144.3). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points compared to their season average of 144.6 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Prairie View A&M offense put up 51 points against Mississippi Valley State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 36.4% and made 3 threes. The top scorer for the Panthers was Javontae Hopkins with 17 points, while Chris Felix Jr. also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At present, the Panthers' defense is nationally ranked 268th, allowing 75.8 points per game. The Prairie View A&M defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 57 points and allowed Mississippi Valley State to connect on 4 threes.</p>

Alcorn State Braves vs Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24